Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
83
28
15
to
33
112
14
126
114
117
7,208
3,341
1,590
536
202
193
185
159
144
128
126
108
71
65
56
43
42
11
5
28
50
43
7
23
7
1
1
9
5
1
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
32
41
20
52
19
48
18
49
17
34
17
32
109
45
24
18
15
54
41
39
23
19
3
3
2
2
2
Style: Neoclassical
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..Wonderful patina..color,,finish,, Extremelly comfortable. Hand delivery avail...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
1950s Maison Jansen Style lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet. From a Palm Beach estate meticulously ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a solid mahogany carved and inlaid Danish or Baltic side chair of Klismos form. The chair has been refinished at some point. The quality of the carving, i...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs
Sold per chair
Measu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Suite of Three Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Side Chairs, circa 1780
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Suite of three Italian neoclassical polychrome painted side chairs, circa 1780
Antique, excellent and rare suite of three Northern Italian (probably Venice) Neoclassical side chai...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Six Super Light Chiavarina Dining Chairs, Painted Wood, Wicker Seat, Italy, 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Six super light 'Chiavarina' dining chairs in black lacquered beech, cherry or maple wood with original braided wicker seat. This chair, model 'Campanino' was created by Giuseppe Gae...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Set of Six English Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine set of six English neoclassical dining chairs, the most unusual back splats with carved rosettes, honeysuckle and wreath carving, th...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Classic English Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
This Classic English dining chairs is hand-carved from beech and have a square crested back with tapered pilaster carved slats with an upholstered seat and raised on square tapering ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Dining Sidechair with in Blue Leather with Mahogany Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nevin dining chair from Lf upholstery is a comfortable and beautifully crafted side chair that can double as both a dining chair and game chair, show...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom classic continental style suitable for dining or as a desk chair. Can work in Spanish, English, classic, farm house or modern interiors, depending on finish and fabric. For pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Cognac Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that brings a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dining experience. This chair is a harmonious blend of classic design and modern craftsmanship, featuring a b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Exquisite set of four 19th-century walnut dining chairs attributed to Hitchcock, Alford & Co., ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Greek Key Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Style Greek Key Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features curved backs with carved Greek key top rail, distressed orange and gold .
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Spoon backed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Transform your dining room with our Spoon Back 19th Century Dining Chairs! Our elegant set of 4 chairs feature strong and supportive spoon backs, adding both style and comfort to you...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 American Upholstered Dining Chairs, the set consisting of two arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Wrap yourself in luxury while at the dining table, with these beautiful Americ...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Ralph Lauren Leather Clivedon Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of neoclassical style Clivedon dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The Italian bench made bespoke chairs feature a klismos style beech frame with a rich faux Macass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel
4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in Jupiter, FL
Beautiful chairs, I feel like they have a crossover look from a Neo Classical design to Midcentury Modern. They are in wonderful condition stamped and marked as you can see in the p...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Norwegian Upholstered Birch Armchairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare Set of Ten Neoclassical armchairs. Elegant form with saber legs and simple arms . Made of beautiful golden colored birch. Extremely comfortable. Recently reupholstered . Denmark...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
8 Italian Neoclassical Style High Back Lattice and Brass Inlay Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
8 Italian neoclassical style high back lattice and brass inlay dining chairs. Listing includes 8 side chairs, brass inlay, lattice cutout, tall c...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of eight bespoke dining armchairs crafted by Dennis and Leen Hollywood, CA. The chairs feature large beech wood carved frames with a concave square back having decorative...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 English Oak Ladderback Rush Bottom Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful set of Ladderback chairs. Made from English Oak, these chairs have a beautiful patina. The rush bottom seat accents the pa...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of six Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Germany 1810-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs
Beautifully designed set of six Neoclassical chairs dating back to around 1810-30. The chairs come from Southwest Germany. The back has a very pretty open work design with a hand carved leave design. The Neoclassical chairs are refinished and have a new upholstery and are covered with a very pretty black and white striped woven...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Michael Taylor Designs White Klismos Lacquered Dining Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Michael Taylor design white dining chair featuring a cream lacquered finish. Designed in the neoclassical taste with a greco-roman klismos chair inspiration. The seat has a ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Classic French Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated London Mist wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of Europea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classic French Dining Chairs in Cherry Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated sunbleached Cherry wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style High Back Brass Inlay Dining Side Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style High Back Brass Inlay Dining Side Chairs - Set of 8. Listing includes 8 side chairs with brass inlay, lattice cutouts, tall curved backs, solid woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Edward Wormley Precedent by Drexel Dining Chairs 239-4 8 Available
Located in Pasadena, TX
Edward Wormley designed for Precedent Side Chairs series 239-4 in 1947, neoclassical area.
Set of 4 dining chairs, solid wood construction, natural finish.
8 available
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Dark Oak Classic Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a dark Brownstone finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Dark Oak Classic Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a dark Brownstone finis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Side Chair, Bleached Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish side chair in a bleached walnut finish, with pristine forms and clean lines capable of dressing a dining space up or down with ease. With a molde...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
A rare set of sixteen French mahogany and giltwood dining chairs C 1940.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of sixteen French mahogany and giltwood dining chairs C 1940 in the manner of André Arbus (French, 1903-1969). The set consists of two armchairs and fourteen side chairs. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Light Oak Classic Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a serene Dover finish, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone American Windsor Oak Armchairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone, Claud Bunyard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and iconic pair of American Windsor style solid oak dining armchairs
By Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone
USA, Circa 1980s
Measures: 22"W x 23"D x 33.25"H. Seat height ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four 19th Century French Walnut Carved Neoclassical Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classic set of four French neoclassical walnut armchairs dining room chairs from the early 19th century, with carved splat, back and arms, fluted legs and new upholstery. Handmade in France during the first quarter of the 19th century, each of this set of four museum quality chairs...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Light Oak Classic Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a serene Dover finish, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of eight large Evan dining armchairs (model #DLCHG/46) handcrafted by California artisans at Dennis and Leen, Hollywood, CA. The chairs feature beech frames with a dramat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Neo Classic Mahogany Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a flame mahogany veneered bar top rail and a solid splat, this chair exudes sophistication and charm.
The upholstered seat, showcased in Performance fabric, offers both c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 18th Century Venetian Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of 8 18th century Venetian leather dining chairs has beautiful features that perfectly embody the style of the time. The carving on the legs is a testament to how fine the c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood & Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs -
A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Six Maison Jansen Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored set of six Maison Jansen lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the chairs also fold… the chairs can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 Maison Jansen Black Iron and Brass Swan & Lyre Motif Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 exquisite Maison Jansen dining side chairs having black iron lyre backs and frames with amazing brass swan heads at the tops and paw feet at the bottom of the elegant thin l...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit tufting and buttons covered in same material, seat h...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style set of four Portrait dining or guest chairs by Jasper Group.
Elegant lines define the portrait's timeless classic design, the serpentine front balances w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Maple
Tufted and Buttoned Side Chair Shown in Tan Leather with Medium Oakwood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Corbin side chair can be used as a dining chair, desk chair or an occasional chair, currently covered in tan leather with biscuit tufting on inside back with hand stitching in ea...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Neo Classic Mahogany Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Neo Classic mahogany side chair, the flame veneered bar top rail and solid splat above an upholstered seat, on square tapering legs.
Dimensions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Open Lattice Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Open Lattice Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Set of Six Neoclassical Style White-Grey Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of six Italian dining room, side chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, patinated in light grey in the late Neoclassical style with scrolled back rest and beaut...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Dark Walnut Dining Chair with Armrests by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
High-end palaces need high-end furniture, and the mission of Modenese Gastone Interiors is to serve this purpose. This majestic shiny dining ...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, Brown Jordan, GF Modern, and Baker Furniture Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $327 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $4,102.