Neoclassical Sofas
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.
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
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Seven Pieces Suit, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated wood and gold leaf seven pieces suit. Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, late 19th century.
One large sofa, two armchairs and four chairs.
Dimensions:
Large sofa: 106 c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Swedish Neoclassical Style Upholstered Bench with Egyptian Revival Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style bench from the 19th century with upholstered seat. This antique bench from Sweden features a neoclassical design with Egyptian Revival carved arm posts, ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Custom Curved Sofa with Wood Base and Loose Seat Cushion on Wood Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geneva sofa is the larger companion to the Verona sofa - same styling but slightly larger proportions - its Verona's soulmate - same strong maple framing with handcrafted upholst...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
White and Grey Loveseat by Modenese with Telephone Stand and Drawer
Located in PADOVA, IT
Modenese can take over your whole interior design project. As shown by its huge collections, baroque and classic living are a true specialty for the Italian brand. This bright lovese...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Oak Bench with Three Drawers and Persimmon Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
This unusual 19th century English upholstered bench is a stunner. Made of richly patinated oak with three drawers, four turned posts and original brass hardware. Recently reupholster...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass
Red-Striped Rococo Loveseat with Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, IT
Add a classic touch to your private mansion living areas with this slim and lovely two-seater loveseat by Modenese Luxury Interiors, showing up in one of our baroque catalogues. It f...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
George Smith “Captain's" Swivel Office Armchair in Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in Whalley, GB
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On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine George Smith "Captain's" Swivel, Adjustable-Height Armchair, dressed in their peerless, elegant, highly-seductive an...
Category
2010s British Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Curved Sofa with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion with Wrap around Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Verona sofa, part of the signature collection of LF Upholstery, is a new take on a Classic style - inverted scroll arms with a shaped back and a loose seat cushion made of soft f...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms, feather and down back and side cushions and a hand rolled mattress edge seat with self bu...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Classic Tufted Love Seat
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic tufted two-seat sofa with a bicast bonded chocolate-colored vintage style leather upholstery, with a tufted cushion backrest, and sides with two cushions on square tapered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Modern Large Sofa with Large Pull Out Table and Metal Details on Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Irving sofa is where form meets function - this sofa has loose back and seat cushions made of soft foam with feather and down - the square arms have a notch to allow the seat cus...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Sofa Versailles, Capitonné Backrest, Italy
By VG New Trend
Located in Quinto di Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Spruce, Plywood
Sofa Versailles, Capitonné Backrest, Gold Faux Leather, Italy
Located in Quinto di Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Spruce, Plywood
Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior frame).
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa Neoclassical Walnut Padded Emilia Romagna, Italy, 2nd Half 1700
Located in Milano, IT
Emilian neoclassical sofa supported by curved legs ending in curled feet, the lower band is shaped and decorated with rocaille and love knot carvings. The backrest is made up of four...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Line Modern Lounge Sofa Tete a Tete
Located in Sarasota, FL
This French Tete a Tete lounge is upholstered in fine cream leather, having large squares making up the seat area. There is an opening in the middle back and low arm area to both sid...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leather, Modern Copa Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This original copa sofa offer the most comfort and a warm hospitality. Standing out for its versatility and adaptability to the space, it always upholds extraordinary comfort as the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Delicate Loveseat in White Tones and Grey Upholstery by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, IT
Wrap up your classy villa living areas with this slim and delicate two-seater loveseat by Modenese Luxury Interiors, showing up in one of our most sold catalogues. It features an ivo...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mahogany Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Located in Copake Falls, NY
An American classical style Duncan Phyfe three seat sofa. Carved throughout with swag details on the flat crest rail, rosettes in front of rolled arms and reeded lines on the apron. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Mahogany
Bottle Green Suede Sofa
Located in Warsaw, PL
A beautiful neoclassical sofa made of brown, wood, malachite and suede in an unusual shade of bottle green. Intensive color is a great asset and decoration of many interior.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Large Caned Sofa
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A large neoclassical style caned sofa. Clean lines throughout with a flat crest rail, carved at the center with scrolled acanthus. Outward rolled arms are topped with rosettes above ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Pr. C Shape Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Phenomenal pair of Chesterfield sofas, having fully tufted upholstery, brass stud trim, tied spring construction and down filled seat cushions. Top quality materials, construction, b...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fine Floral Custom Upholstered Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A curved sofa with rolled back and arms and single seat cushion. With a deep tailored skirt, raised on upholstered square tapering legs. With three matching back cushions and two sid...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Princess Four Seater Sofa in Velvety Purple Capitonne Upholstery Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, IT
Drifting in the ultra relaxing ambience of this luxe four seater sofa. Perfect in bringing your personal touch into the louging area. It features a beautiful velvety purple capitonne...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Carved Wood Grotto Style Sofa with a Metal Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood grotto style sofa with a metal leaf finish. This sofa is very comfortable and is not an antique.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
French Neo Classic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neo Classic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. The seat and back frame is uphol...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet. Philadelphia.
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
1960s Vintage Wicker Rattan Loveseat and Chair Set in Floral Upholstery,2 Pieces
By Balboa
Located in Germantown, MD
Wicker loveseat and chair in excellent condition. Cushions optional. Loveseat measures 54W x 30D x 33.5H Seat Height is 15" without cushion. Seat interior Depth is 20" Seat Interior ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
Neoclassical Daybed, Switzerland 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical Daybed, Switzerland 19th century
This unique daybed is made of cherry wood. The slightly bent armrest are decorated with hand-carved decor. At the upper end of the slen...
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Cherry
18th Century Venetian Settee
Located in Rochester, NY
`Antique 18th century Venetian settee in beautifully aged old painted and worn parcel gilded surface. Early construction. Losses to gilding showing underlying gesso and bare wood. Pa...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not placed correctly in the photo.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6443
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Modular sofa characterized by a soft backrest that enhances the comfort.
The wooden carved legs improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
On the backre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed to be from the Baltic region and made in the first quarter of the 19th century. Rec...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Silk, Yew
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Beautiful Neoclassical Sofa by Maison Jansen, France, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Neoclassical sofa in excellent condition
Manufactured by Maison Jansen, France 1970s
The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful thick burgundy natural leather which is in excellent...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5939
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6439
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa characterized by a soft backrest that enhances the comfort.
The wooden carved legs improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
On the backr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6236
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 seater sofa without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 5639
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Three seater sofa characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped that enhances the comfort.
The wooden frame improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6436
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 seater sofa characterized by a soft backrest that enhances the comfort.
The wooden carved legs improves the classic look of the sofa and give a more elegant feeling.
On the backr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Metal Base Neoclassic, 6739
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Metal Base Neoclassic, 6736
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 seater sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6239
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sofa with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6639
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
Located in Buchanan, MI
American tiger maple bench, great for hall way bench or bench at foot of bed. Seat height could be adjusted depending on the height of the cushion one had made.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Mahogany Set, Elisabeth II Style, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elizabethan triplet in mahogany wood, 19th century. Tresillo with carved floral motifs, four cabriolet legs, curved and partially upholstered short arms, and "a la reine" oval uniper...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Marc Jacobs Floral Eagle Settee
Located in New York, NY
Marc Jacobs floral eagle settee. Empire painted and parcel-gilt carved settee with finely carved eagle arm terminals and Marc Jacobs silk floral fabric; newly re-upholstered and re-e...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood, Silk
Vintage Curved Woven Wicker Sofa
By Wicker Works
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique vintage curved woven wicker sofa in the style of Wicker Works, circa 1980s. Heavy and very sturdy. No breaks or damage to wicker - fantastic vintage condition! Would look amaz...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
