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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Six Neoclassic Caned and Decorated Adam Style Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive set of six dining chairs having two armchairs and four sides, crafted with mahogany in a neoclassic Adam style with painted decoration...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of Hooker Neo...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wicker, Wood

1880s Italian Chairs Neoclassic Eclectic Hand Carved Walnut Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Stunning original and sturdy 1880s Italian Chairs Eclectic in hand-carved walnut, real antique red leather upholstered. About Italian Style: Neocl...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Stylish Set of Six Classic Ring Back Bleached Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful contrasting muted colors in this set of 6 bleached oak ring back side chairs. Lovely reeded seat rails and khaki finish. New high quality cotton ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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 ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Maison Jansen Style, Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Brass and Red Velvet Chairs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, In the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black
Located in Redding, CT
Set of Six Chippendale Dining Chairs in Black. Two arm chairs and four side chairs. These upholstered seats are covered in a pale sage green and white. Use as is or simply recover th...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Lambert Hitchcock Quarter Sawn Oak Mission Saddle Seat Dining Chairs, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 original Lambert Hitchcock quarter sawn oak mission dining chairs. Saddle seats. Seven beautiful spindles back. Good vintage condition. W5041622.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Eleven 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
One of a kind set of eleven Russian neoclassical dining chairs. One arm and ten sides comprise this fantastic set of dining chairs. This set is one of a part of the recently acquired pieces from the private collection of a NYC collector. A forty year old collection which has recently come to the market via Greenwich Living...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Provasi Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs with Green Stripes
Located in Miami, FL
Provasi Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs with Green Stripes Offered for sale is an elegant carved parcel-gilt set of eight dining chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs Oak & Walnut Heavy Duty 10 Available
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. 10 chairs available and have some variations to them, 7 have a rounded back while 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Period Chair Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of two Swedish chairs with classical lotus pattern back splats, a design often attributed to the chair makers of the Stockholm Guild. The chair splats have the carved crest also ...
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1790s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

Set of Ten Dining Chairs with Upholstered High Backs Beautifully Carved Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Great quality dining chairs which are very comfortable as well as stylish and Beautiful. The fabric is a high end designer fabric that is immaculate. The wood Is a dark walnut and ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Set of 6 Neo-Classic Birdseye Maple Chairs, Brussels, Circa: 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
These beautiful dining chairs were at one time in the Paris estate of Eleanor Post Hutton (Close), the daughter of Marjorie Merriweather Post of Post cereal fame. They have long been...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Birdseye Maple

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 Measures: 18 wide x 33 high Seat: 14....
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood

Seven Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Chairs, Milan circa 1820
Located in Milano, IT
Group of seven chairs Milan, first quarter of the 19th century Carved walnut wood, lacquered in gray green and cream and partially gilded They measure: height 36.61 in (18.11 in ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Six "X" Back Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Barbara Barry collection by Baker Furniture X back chairs. Mahogany and gold/brown upholstery. Two with arms. Armchairs measure: 27" wide, 20" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6 Wooden Hitchcock Style chairs with a deep dark rich color. Hand Stenciled design with heavy woven rush seats... the patination of the chairs i...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Wood, Paint

4 Stenciled New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four stenciled new England hitchcock style or fancy chairs. The condition for the age is very good - a rich deep patination from years of careful wear. The painting / stencil is of l...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Italian Neoclassical Pinwheel Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Pinwheel Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Item features a distressed finish, solid wood frames, pinwheel carved backs, cabriole legs. One ...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of 10 19th Century Painted Swedish Neo-Classical Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely set of 10 late 19th century Swedish dining chairs. Great patina and nice carving as well. Ready to be re-upholstered. Fabulous and 10 of them!!
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

20th Century Black Hitchcock Rush Seat Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Louisville, KY
Mid 20th Century Black harvest dining chairs, set of 4 by L. Hitchcock, Hitchcock Chair Company out of Connecticut. Just as one would expect with Hitchcock chairs, these are beautif...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and complete set of twelve French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and Ormolu dining chairs. The set of dining chairs consists of ten side chairs and...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Baltic, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three neoclassical dining chairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond shaped backrest. The chairs stand on square legs with H-shaped bracing. The seats are uphol...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs Arthur Elrod Design Home Architectural Digest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs (all with arms!) in the Style of Maison Jansen from a Palm Springs estate that was so spectacular! It was designed by the legendary interior designer Arth...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four neoclassical Dining Chairs, South Germany 1810
Located in Leimen, DE
This set of four Neoclassical Dining chairs is a captivating testament to the artistry of the past, dating back to the period of 1810-15 and hailing from Southern Germany. These chai...
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1810s German Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry, Maple

Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
By far one of the most beautiful and unique sets of Dining Chairs our shop has ever carried, we are delighted to present this one of kind Set of Eight drop dead gorgeous Italian Neoclassical Chairs each with unique gilded hand painted Greco Roman murals...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet, Wood

Set of 13 Fine French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 13 fine French Neoclassical cherry wood dining chairs in an Empire-Directoire style with carved and blackened wood details.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

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 ...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Giorgetti dining chairs Umberto Asnago 1980s Italy
Located in Den Haag, NL
Stunning set of Elegant dining chairs .Manufactured by Giorgetti Giorgetti is one of the most important Italian furniture designers. founded by Luigi Giorgetti. Giorgetti's designs...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs, Germany around 1810
Located in Leimen, DE
Step into the elegance of the past with this remarkable set of 6 original Neoclassical Chairs, dating back to the early 19th century in southern Germany. Crafted from exquisite cherr...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Two Painted Classic English Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
hand-carved from beech, painted in our Elsa finish and has a square crested back with tapered pilaster carved slats with an upholstered seat and raised on square tapering legs. Shown...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Italian Hand Wrought Silver Steel Dining Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six wonderful Italian hand wrought brushed steel armchairs. Each chair has a matte silver patina with elegant curved backs and arms. Wrought steel continues into a uniquely w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as feather chairs the bespoke set has a custom lacquered finish. The frames were inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Klismos Dining Chairs in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings by Kreiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Klismos Dining Chairs, in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, and made by Kreiss, circa 2000s. The seat cushions are currently being reupholstered and can be completed...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Carved Wood French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic set of six French neoclassical dining room chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splat, back and arms, and fl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 o...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

4 Dining Chairs Precedent for Drexel 239-4
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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Gilt Iron Klismos Chairs by Ched Berenguer-Topacio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and dramatic set of four iron neoclassical style klismos dining chairs designed by Ched Berenguer-Topacio. The gracefully curved wrought iron frames feature a large tablet back ...
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20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Classical Regency Style Black Lacquered Gilded Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
Set of four Neoclassical Regency style side chairs / dining chairs with beautifully tailored striped upholstered seats and backs, faux bamboo turned legs, gilded crossed arrows at to...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone American Windsor Oak Dining Armchairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and iconic set of six American Windsor style solid oak dining armchairs By Claud Bunyard for Nichols & Stone USA, circa 1980s ...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Eight Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Cherry Wood, Tuscany, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Eight neoclassical dining chairs in the style of antique Klismos chairs with flared and straight tapered legs as well as high backs with curved s...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Set of Eight Roberto Cavalli Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six side chairs and two head chairs. The head chairs are upholstered in a Zebra-esque material. Chairs are signed by maker. Gently used condition. Upholstery in very good condition. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Set of Four Italian Venetian Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Italian dining armchairs featuring a Venetian lacquered finish with neoclassical style acanthus decoration. The chair frames have a desirable aged and weathered p...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 dining chairs. In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of eight Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

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...
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2010s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of Bar Stool Dining Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 Bar Stool Dining Chairs In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, coated with an exquisite aged pewt...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs ASet of 4 dining chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 dining chairs In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fi...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Set of Six Neoclassical Klismos Style Dining Chairs by Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional set of neoclassical klismos style mahogany dining chairs by Henredon. The set features a dramatic dark polished finish near ebony in c...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

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 Baker Furniture Company, Brown Jordan, Greenapple, and Chiavari. 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 $4,750.

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