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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
Period: 20th Century
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 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. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 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

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Neoclassical Klismos Dining Chairs After Kipp Stuart - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. The classic Klismos shape done in the manner of Kipp Stuart. Brilliant wood grain detail and a beautiful patina from time to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the neoclassic manner - chairs are hand-painted and gilded with fluted legs and shield-backs - very comfortable.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral high end upholstery designed to showcase the classic design of each chair. Two armc...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Set of 4 ebonized Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames. Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...
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1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Lacquered Spoon Back Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large black lacquered spoon back dining chairs made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor. The neoclassical style chairs feature a rich piano gloss finish with a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By The Farmhouse Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Farmhouse Ebony Windsor Spindle Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Beautiful set of 6 vintage Windsor spindle back ebony chairs comes with 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs. Windsor ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Late 20th Century Vintage Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. Made by the iconic Milling Road group for Baker Furniture. Tagged below the chair. A chic Klismos style in a warm finish. Acquired ...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 ebonized Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 spindle back ercol dining chairs. The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames. Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...
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1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Painted Klismos Niermann Weeks Dining Chairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four painted dining chairs from Nierman Weeks, inspired by the graceful designs of circa 1820 Italian dining chairs, these chairs s...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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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

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

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Hardwood

Karges Neo Classic Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Karges may not be familiar to you but it has been called "The Last Great American Furniture Company". Karges represents high quality hand-made beautiful furniture. These dining chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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 Arthur Elrod for the Goldberg family of Chicago as their winter getaway and was featured in the Fall 1968 issue of Architectural Digest. The house exterior was designed by famed architect William Cody...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

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...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood

Baker Furniture Regency Mahogany and Giltwood Greek Key Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Neoclassical style dining chair By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with giltwood Greek key...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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Beech

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

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Wrought Iron, Steel

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

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

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 14 Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of 14 Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a neoclassical style x-motif design spl...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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Velvet, Mahogany

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

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

Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..Wonderful patina..color,,finish,, Extremelly comfortable. Hand delivery avail...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Iron

Pair. Neoclassic Dining, Side, Accent Chairs Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical side, or dining chairs, constructed of metal with faux gilt decoration, and chic leopard print seat cushion...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Diego Giacometti, Alberto and 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

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

Neoclassical Upholstered Mahogany Dining Chair, 6
Located in New York, NY
Group of six neoclassical style upholstered mahogany dining chairs raised on tapered legs. Dealer: S138XX.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately set of six aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan. The cast aluminum frames feature a square back with neoclassical style rib...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of early bentwood and cane armchairs made by Salvatore Leone for Thonet in Modena, Italy. Rare pair of armchairs featuring a transitional style with a turned wood back support and iconic Thonet "Cafe Daum...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Beech

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight 1930's painted Neoclassical style dining chairs. The chairs stand on four straight legs that have a fluted ball at the to...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

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

TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Upholstered Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid 20th Century Neoclassical style upholstered dining armchairs by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Set of Eight Italian Bleached Dining Chairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight bleached Italian Neoclassical style dining chairs. The chairs are newly upholstered in Belgium linen with a self cord detail.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, 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

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Cherry

Fine Set Of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs With Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. With four arm and four side chairs. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scro...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

1950s Maison Jansen Style of Neoclassical Wrought Iron Lyre Arm Back Chair with
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of Ten Steel and Gold Gilt Neoclassical Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful set of ten custom-made steel and gold gilt dining chairs with leather seats. This spectacular set of chairs is hand-crafted with no...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant set of four neoclassical dining chairs, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original vibrant yellow ostrich print vinyl upholstery.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs. Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs. New light violet silk upholstery. Similar c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Nickel

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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Fine and Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Italian made set of chairs with classic Klismos form in walnut with gilt inlay carved inset back panels and hand-caned seats. The attention to detail in the construction is v...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, 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

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Walnut

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

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...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, 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
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs Italian, early 20th century Measures: Height 91cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm The chairs in this set of four are crafted from brass, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Eight Italian Neoclassical Design Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 1940's stylized white painted Italian carved dining chairs with newly upholstered seats. Seat depth - 16"
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hitchcock style Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
late 20th Century ebonized side chairs with gold etching hand painted design & rush seats.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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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