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
Period: 19th Century
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of Six Walnut Neoclassical Dining Chairs with urn carved back splat sitting on four tapering legs. Italian, Circa 1850. The drop in seats recently upholstered.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
Set of Six Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Farm Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six early 19th century painted Swedish farm dining chairs circa 1810-1829. Sturdy, stable. All joints tightened. No wobble. Remnants of old and early paint. Interesting steel ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
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 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
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
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
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Elm
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
Materials
Cherry
Set of Ten Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular crest rail with gilt beaded border over a carved and beautifully water gilded anthemion shaped splat flanked by stems and leaves. Upholstered seat raised on sli...
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1820s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs Set of Six
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Set of Four Neoclassical Chairs, Switzerland 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of four Neoclassical Chairs, Switzerland 19th century.
These unique chairs are made of cherry wood. The slightly bent backrests are decorated with hand-carved decor. At the uppe...
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1840s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of Twelve Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality complete set of twelve Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Leather, Wood
Set of Eight Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and complete set of eight Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood dining side chairs from Tuscany. Each chair is raised by patinated fluted leg...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
Materials
Cherry
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 Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Italian neoclassical walnut dining room side chairs from the early 19th century, with carved splat, fluted legs and new upholstery. Born in Italy during the first quart...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 neoclassical gilded green, Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the neoclassical period in Sweden, circa 1800-1810. Original gilding with gre...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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
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...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Klismos-Style Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Two chairs and two armchairs. Original cognac-coloured leather seats with fine gold embossed frieze.
Dimensions provided below are for the armchairs. The chairs measure (in centim...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
19th C European Biedermeier Inlaid Dining Chairs / Linen Seats Set of 5
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of four classic Biedermeier dining chairs with decorative inlay on the curved back panel & legs.
Newly upholstered drop in seats covered in in fine light weight off-white linen. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Set of Eight American Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A set of eight American Classical mahogany dining chairs with reeding and turned and tapered legs.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage Set of Six Blue Velvet Dining Chairs in the style of Ulrich, Italy
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H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Italian Baroque Style Carved Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 6
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Set of Six Antique 19th Century Quality Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
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19th Century British Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
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Set of Eight 19th Century Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Martlesham, GB
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Twelve 19th Century Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Set Of Four 19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Biedermeier dining chairs in birch wood from circa 1820-1840, set of four. Lathed front legs, nice warm patina, plentiful carved back and removable sits.
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Birch
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H 34.6 in W 17.7 in D 17.7 in
Guglielmo Ulrich Set of Six Dining Chairs, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
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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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6 New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Antique Green Painted Chairs - 3 pairs available
Located in Richmond, London
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A charming pair of English green painted and intricately decorated 'ribbon-back' chairs.
Why we like them
Their delicate and unusual shape, with boldly splayed back legs and intricate backs, alluding to 'The Sun King' Louis XIV, together with the rare, sumptuous green 'japanning', emblematic of the early neoclassical era in English interior design, make these superbly decorative chairs very attractive and desirable.
This model with its distinct wheel-backs is very similar to a set of cartouche wheel-back chairs photographed by Edwin Smith in ‘The Balcony Room’ at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire, in 1971. In 1774, Thomas Chippendale supplied 'green and white japanned' ‘Star back’ chairs for Paxton House, Scotland (C. Gilbert, The Life and Work of Thomas Chippendale, London, 1978, vol. II, p. 271 and fig. 164). Henry Hill of Marlborough also used a similar pattern for chairs supplied to Thomas Mansel at Penrice Castle, Glamorgan, in 1778 (illustrated Lucy Wood, The Upholstered Furniture in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Volume II, Singapore, 2008, p. 628, fig. 394). Although displaying similarities with a number of other fine examples, a firm attribution for this pattern remains elusive and requires further research.
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19th C European Biedermeier Inlaid Dining Chairs / Linen Seats Set of 5
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of four classic Biedermeier dining chairs with decorative inlay on the curved back panel & legs.
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7 Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
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Set of Six Swedish Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six Swedish painted dining chairs, hand-carved circa 1800-1829 in neoclassical style. Retain remnants of old paint. Upholstery currently covered in white muslin - ready to be ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Twelve Danish Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stylish set of twelve Danish Neoclassical mahogany dining chairs.
Each with finely inlaid brass lines and comprises four armchairs with super styl...
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19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Brass
Six Antique Neoclassical Flame Mahogany Gondola Dining Chairs, c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Mahogany
Antique Early American Painted Windsor Spindle Back Step Down Chair Farmhouse
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique New England Windsor step down chair in its original finish with gold painted trim. Crica first half 19th century.
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
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Hardwood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Set of Four Neoclassical Style 19th Century Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 19th century mahogany dining chairs with newly upholstered seats. Tapered legs to front. Neoclassical style. Carved column detailing. Marking to wood throughout, please s...
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H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 19.3 in
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.
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