19th century desk chair
$1,756
19th century desk chair
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
19th century desk chair in original vintage condition.
19th Century Slovak Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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$1,756
19th century desk chair
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
19th century desk chair in original vintage condition.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Elmwood Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair of late 18th/early 19th century Irish Hepplewhite elmwood side chairs with removable seats.
Walnut
Set of Four Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four neoclassical side chairs. Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Brass
19th-Century Wooden Throne Chair with Lockable Salt Compartment
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
A rare and fascinating 19th-century throne chair crafted in solid walnut wood, distinguished by its unusual design, symbolic character, and remarkable functionality. This exceptional...
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Wrapped Metal, Rams Heads, European, Gustavian
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Gustavian or Neoclassical side chairs can be used in any room. Each having fully metal wrapped frames with Finely carved rams heads on the back rests. The finely wrapped metal frames with rose, vine and leaf design tacked securely upon the frames. Enormous time and detail went into the construction of this fine pair of chairs...
Metal
Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with parcel gilt décor and carved feather motifs. Created in England at the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this pair of Neoclassical style side chairs draws our attention with their shield-style backs adorned with mesmerizing giltwood feathers...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
$5,514
Rouen Chair by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Rouen chair combines neoclassical symmetry with sculpted form. Featuring a crescent backrest and tapering legs, the chair is fully wrapped in leather, creating a rich contrast to...
Brass
$14,000
Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair. Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Brass
$10,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassical French Armchairs, 1950's
Located in North Miami, FL
These French armchairs have the original crackled paint and fleurette accents and sabots, they have been reupholstered with an amazingly soft and rich rust tone suede leather. THIS ...
Metal
$3,702Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass & Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Brass
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century, Set of Ten Tuscany Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
Set of ten neoclassical chairs in carved, lacquered, and gilt wood, Tuscany, late 18th century. Elegant set of ten neoclassical chairs made in Tuscany at the end of the 18th century...
Wood
Set of Four Neoclassical Grey-White Polychromed Klismos Chairs Late 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tell me about this Set of four neoclassical grey and White Polychromed Klismos Chairs, late 20th century. The backrest has a width of 23.5" w x 35.5" h x 23" d; the upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Neoclassical Marquetry Desk Chair in the Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular Italian Neoclassical style desk chair, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, late 19th c. Exquisite marquetry veneer in rosewood, satinwood and other decorative woods. Front fully decorated with intricate inlaid marquetry foliate designs, back featuring a centered foliate cartouche and corner cartouches rising on four elegant squared tapering legs finished with the original brass castor cups. The shape and the inlaid designs are similar to those on pieces of furniture produced by Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738-1814), the foremost cabinet-maker in late 18th-century Milan. Maggiolini and his workshop specialized in marquetry scenes inspired by antiquity, based on drawings by late 18th-century artists and designers such as Andrea Appiani...
Brass
Neoclassical Wood Chair with Brass Inlays, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chair on square pointed legs with straight frame and trapezoidal upholstered seat and openwork backrest with stylised pointed arches and brass inlays in the form of arca...
Wood
Antique Pair of Neoclassic Style Armchairs, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical style armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of accent chairs from Italy are each carved with n...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, South German 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Neoclassical Chairs, Germany 1810-20: Exquisite Design with Palmette Motif Discover the elegance of the past with this stunning pair of Neoclassical chairs, hailing from Ger...
Cherry
$2,950 / set
Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils. These armchairs embody the sophisticated charm of French design, showcasing beautifully c...
Cane
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of 19th century French neoclassical heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have incredible heavily carved frames with ram form arms and ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, evoking the timeless elegance of Neoclassical design. Meticulously crafted from durable cast aluminum and finished in a sophisticated satin ...
Aluminum
Itlalian Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian Neoclassical Armchairs Walnut with Navy Blue Velvet Upholstery Italy, 18th Century 26”W x 20”D x 38”H
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs in Cream Finish
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, stately set of four, 18th century, neoclassical arm chairs. Great cream painted surface with maroon accenting. These chairs reek of the passing of time. All the Upho...
Wood, Velvet, Paint
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
Wood
Antique 19th century Walnut Windsor Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This antique Windsor chair features a gracefully curved back with turned spindles and a contoured solid wood seat, offering both comfort and timeless charm. Crafted in a traditional ...
Walnut
Chiavarina Chairs in Cherry Wood and Straw Seat, Early 20th Century, Set of Four
Located in Parma, IT
Set of 4 classic "Chiavarina" chairs early 20th century. Cherry wood frame with "crosse" backrest, turned front legs and "saber" back legs "seat with "willow laths" fine stuffing. E...
Straw, Cherry
Vintage Neoclassical Sillver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this pair of Vintage Neoclassical Silver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs. Perfect for American-style interiors, these chairs feature elegant neoclassical des...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
Brass
$1,399Sale Price|37% Off
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Classical American Walnut Chairs w/ Great Carving, Charles E. Buckley
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful set of eight Classical American walnut chairs with great shaped crests with foliate carving, all with fine red and gold upholstered seats, supported by finely carved roun...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Danish Neoclassical Mahogany Chairs by Constantin Hansen, circa 1850
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Copenhagen, circa 1848–1852 Solid mahogany Provenance: Collection of the Danish art historian Hans Edvard Nørregaard-Nielsen (1945–2023) An exceptionally rare pair of Danish Neoclas...
Mahogany
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with neoclassical swag motif along the center and c...
Mohair, Mahogany
Original 2er Set Neobarock Stühle Antik Holz Schnitzerei floral
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 2er Set antike Esszimmerstühle aus dem 19. Jahrhundert zum Verkauf an. Die Stühle stammen aus der Epoche des Neobarocks und bestechen durch ihre aufwendi...
Fabric, Wood
$1,223Sale Price|65% Off
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Oak
$3,200 / set
Pair of Gold Trimmed Neoclassical Opera Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Classical in form, with gorgeous detail, these upholstered seats are well-made and in great condition!!
Fruitwood
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn...
Linen, Walnut
Antique King and Queen Carved Wood Plaid Chairs, a Pair 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of antique carved wood chairs with rolled arms and plaid upholstered seats. This set features carved wood bases with stylize...
Fabric, Wood
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
Brass
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in great condition and has wonderful form. It has been well love and used.The wear is...
Pine
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Ebonized and Gilt Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight Queen Anne style ebonized and gilt decorated dining chairs. These sleek and stylish dining chairs come straight from a NYC brownstone. The ebonized frames would fit easi...
Wood
Vintage Ralph Lauren Rush Seat Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking high-back side chair, manufactured by the prestigious EJ Victor, masterfully blends Mediterranean rusticism with the refined elegance of high-end traditional design. Th...
Brass
1970s Italian Neo-Classical Style Silver Leaf Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a chic pair of Italian neo-classical style silver leaf arm chairs. The cushions are in a neutral flax colored linen and are in very good condition, There are two pairs availa...
Linen, Poplar
Late 19th Century Venetian Neoclassical gondola Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant and robust Venetian neoclassical gondola chair. Beautiful to embellish a corner of the house or for a desk table Measure in cm: H 90\45 x W 48 x D 50.
Leather, Walnut
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Late 18th Century Continental Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Late 18th Century Continental Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Fauteuils with Oval Backs & Leather Upholstery
Wood
$1,757Sale Price / set|50% Off
French Mid-19th Century Wooden Chairs, Yellow Linen Upholstery, Pair
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine French Mid-19th Century wooden chairs have an eclectic style and with theirs yellow linen upholstery they can give a touch of brig...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
Mohair, Wood, Paint
$268Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Jacobean Chair with Lambskin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American Jacobean chair, embellished with silver wash, Lambskin fur cushion, silver tassel.
Wood
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs, Germany, 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique set of six Neoclassical chairs, Germany 1800-1810, cherrywood. Beautiful harp motif on the back of the chairs with exquisitely carved details. The c...
Cherry
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly historical and ancient Caduceus symbol features ...
Wood
$9,800 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical side chairs. Mahogany with carved details.
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Carved And Upholstered Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
19th century Italian classic designed carved side chair. Recently reupholstered in dark grey brushed cotton. Off white and gilt distressed wooden frame. Classical pilasters. Carved f...
Wood
Chair, Elisabeth II of Spain Style, Wood, Textile, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and polychrome wooden chair with cabriolet legs and openwork backrest which has been decorated with a symmetrical composition of Rococo influence in some details and Neoclassical in others. The Elizabethan style was developed in Spain during the reign of Isabel II (Elisabeth II...
Other
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion. ...
Brass
$984Sale Price|30% Off
1990s Black Leather Armchair, American Classical Style, Wood Frame
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful armchair is made with a rounded wooden frame. The legs are in stepped black wood and the armchair is upholstered in high quality black leather...
Wood, Leather
$55,000
Klismos Chair
By William Hancock
Located in New York, NY
In general, wealthy families in and around Boston in the early years of the nineteenth century chose homes, paintings, furniture, silver, glass, and other decorative accessories that...
Velvet, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Oak
Neoclassical Giltwood and Velvet Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Neoclassical giltwood and velvet armchair, circa 1950.
Velvet, Giltwood
$514Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back seat with vintage rush caned seat, and a solid o...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian neoclassical walnut arm chairs with upholstered squared backs, flanking scrolled acanthus arms, upholstered seats with brass tacks, and terminating on turned bulbous ...
Brass
Set of seven Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs and one armchair on high, elegant square tapered legs with thread inlays. The rear legs are slightly flared and, together with the rounded backrests, give th...
Cherry