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Neoclassical Lounge 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
Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Fendi Casa Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six rare Italian Fendi Casa Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke chairs feature a soft and supple chic arctic blue leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...
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1990s American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Down

Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Low American Lounge Chairs in Black Embossed Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 20th century American low-slung lounge chairs with embossed black leather seats and backs on turned wood frames. Additional dimensions: AH 21" SD 20"
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch. Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Neoclassical Style Black Lacquered Lounge Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical regency style black lacquered lounge chair. Beautiful sleek form. Circa 1940. Measures 30" h x 24" w x 23" d x 16" h to seat x 17" h to top of arms. Look at all pictures...
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Brown/Vermilion Chenille Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Brown and vermilion chenille upholstered arm chair, in the Victorian taste, with rounded channel-upholstered back and scrolling arms above a shaped seat on turned front legs with cas...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Wood

André Arbus Style Pair of Walnut Armchairs, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of carved walnut chairs with sweeping lines and delicate arm details, presented in their original condition. Refinishing & COM upholstery available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Fine Viviana Upholstered Wing Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chair with an arched crest rail and shaped wings into rolled arms. Dark stained frame with carved square front legs ans square splayed back legs, with an H stretcher. With matchi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Black Vegan Leather Upholstered Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Modern black vegan leather upholstered with buttoned backrest and studded neoclassical motif to arms, raised on ebonized wood sabre legs. Dealer: 138XX.
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Klismos chair is renowned for its historical importance, sleek lines and eye-catching design looks just as elegant today. The curved and tapered legs of the Klismos chair are what make its design so unique. In this modern interpretation of the ancient Greek klismos...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Maison Jansen Lounge Chairs circa 1960, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical Maison Jansen lounge chairs circa 1960. 2 Pairs available. Priced by pair Original velvet fabric, very good condition. Sturdy and very comfortable.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Pair of 1980s Rattan and Rush Lounge Chairs with Ottoman Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rattan and rush lounge chairs with ottoman with canvas loose cushions. Chair is 30" W x 30" D x 38" H. Arm height is 28". Seat interior width is 23" and seat interior depth ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Hickory Chair Belknap Chair from the Winterthur Estate Collection
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom New - Hickory chair Belknap lounge chair - Among the collections of American decorative arts at Winterthur Museum is an early 20th-century leather covered arm chair. It is o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood. Chair and ottoman is newly upholstered. Meas...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of very well made, solid feeling and comfortable wing chairs upholstered in a striking lipstick red leather. Both of the chairs have traditional flat-panel arms and tapered wo...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Loveseat Lisboa Sofa Blue Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Lisboa loveseat adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Tufted Club Chair in Blue Linen Fabric with Turned Wood Legs and Nailhead Trim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lewis club chair shown in blue linen fabric with tufted back and self covered buttons. All hair filled and stitched upholstery with hand carved dark m...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Antique King and Queen Carved Wood Plaid Chairs, a Pair 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of antique carved wood chairs with rolled arms and plaid upholstered seats. This set features carved wood bases with stylize...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Brown by ANDEAN, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Brown by Alejandro Moyano Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37” Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood wi...
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2010s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Cognac by ANDEAN, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Cognac by ALEJANDRO MOYANO Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37” Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadori...
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2010s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Olivo by ANDEAN, REP by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Olivo by ALEJANDRO MOYANO Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37” Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadoria...
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2010s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Traditional Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional leather swivel chair accented with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage cigar leather and crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Wood Framed Chair with Loose Back and Seat Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Viva club chair is a beautifully styled and comfortable armchair shown with linen cushions and arm pads - all hand sewn cushions with feather and down inserts with carved wood fr...
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2010s American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Pair of Neoclassical Style Rams Head Bergere Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style ram's head chairs with black vinyl seats. The chairs have caned backs and sides with a solid wood, white painted frame. Carved ram's head to the front of t...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original conditi...
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1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fine Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of custom upholstered arm chairs with intentionally distressed paint decorated frames in bluish taupe. The carved palmettes on the arm supports echo the ones on the crest rail...
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20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Oversize Vintage Kravet Down Fill Lounge Chairs in Green and Cream Plaid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage Kravet furniture track arm lounge or side chair. Covered in a light green, cream and red/orange plaid. With a straight and square back which is slightly taller than the track...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers

Pair of Large Contemporary Wing Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of contemporary wing back chairs Pair of over sized traditional style wing back chairs. Soft chenille in a paisley pattern. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its original conditio...
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1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIX Chair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Louis xix chair Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its ori...
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1870s German Antique Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Gold-plated Louis XVI chair from 1860 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origina...
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1850s German Antique Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate

Set of Two Oakwood Deck Chairs with Blue and White Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of deck chairs will make the perfect perch for your sunny afternoon along side you swimming pool or perhaps lakeside this summer. Note: Dimensions (with leg-rest section...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Baker Furniture Damask Upholstered Lounge Chairs, One Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
THIS LISTING IS FOR ONE CHAIR ONLY. A gorgeous pair of traditional damask patterned upholstered club chairs or lounge chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 37...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stunning Pair of Oval X-Back Chairs by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture
Located in Jupiter, FL
A twist on a French neoclassic form. Oval X-splat to the back and fully upholstered to the front. Exposed wood frame with flaring arms and tapered legs. This chair converges to a focal point at the oval back. Neutral upholstery with java (deep rich chocolate brown) frame. These came out of the estate of Thomas Joseph "Red" Martin (July 5, 1938 – July 27, 2017) was an American ice...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s American of Martinsville Can Back and Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is American of Martinsville cane back chair with walnut wood frame and striped upholstery. Loose seat cushion. Me...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Neoclassical lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical lounge 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, American of Martinsville, Bernhardt, and GF Modern. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $14,500 while the average work can sell for $2,438.

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