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
Greenapple Armchair, Genebra Armchair, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armchair is upholstered in dark blue velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Genebra Armchair, Aubergine Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. The armch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Talha Real Sofa, Cream Jacquard Velvet, Handmade by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Talha Real Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Talha Real sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is uphol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Art Deco Lisboa Armchair, Grey Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Greenapple Armchair, Lisboa Armchair, Beige Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The armchair is uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Greenapple Armchair, Tile Armchair, Green & Camel Leather, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Tile Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Built with the best materials and skilled craftsmanship, this high-end modern classic wooden armchai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Wood
George Smith Style Red Chenille Three-Seater Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
George Smith style red chenille upholstered three seater sofa, unmarked. In good structural condition. Fabric shows some sun fading. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Chenille
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
Toile Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A Tuxedo style loveseat sofa beautifully upholstered in a toile jacquard titled “L' Abreuvoir” or ‘The Drinking Trough’ designed by Jean-Baptiste Huet, and originally printed by Manu...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Jacquard
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Silk Cabriole Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Absolutely stunning bespoke cabriole sofa settee featuring a gracefully curved mahogany frame. The frame was painstakingly crafted to appear as an 18th Century Louis XVI period piece...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federalists New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Ros...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Art Deco Leo Armchair, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair.
The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Art Deco Scarlet Armchair, Greenish Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Scarlet Armchair, Contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Scarlet puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair.
The sumptuous upholstery in gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Brass
Art Deco Amour Armchair, DEDAR Red Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Amour Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Amour puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass
19th Century Russian Neoclassical Flame Mahogany Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Neoclassical flame mahogany sofa
Russia, 19th Century
A fine example of 19th Century Russian Neoclassical furniture...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Greenapple Chaise Longue, Sumy Chaise, DEDAR Red Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sumy Chaise Longue, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Sumy puts a modern twist on the traditional chaise l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Brass
Greenapple Sofa, Lisboa Sofa, Beige Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Lisboa sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The sofa is upholstered in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century Italian Banquette, Stato Pontificio
Located in Doylestown, PA
An extremely rare neoclassical parcel-gilt and painted banquette in the transitional Louis XV/XVI style, likely from Marche, Italy, circa 1790, carved on the back rail with the Papal crest depicting crossed keys beneath three gold crowns on a red domed tiara, bordered on either side by a carved and gilded chain. The serpentine seat rail is decorated with embossed and gilded roses and is supported by turned legs. The arms are carved in elegant scrolls. The piece retains its original blue/green painted finish, newly reupholstered in velvet fabric.
The region where the piece was made was under the control of the Vatican until the 1870s and is known as the Papal States or "Stato Pontificio...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
Handsome Midcentury Italian Neoclassical Walnut & Caned Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite mid century Italian neoclassical walnut sofa bench with hand carved back, tapered legs and immaculate caned seat. Lovely carved detail on the back depicting intricate urns,...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Fine Floral Custom Upholstered Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A classic Camel Back Sofa with wide scrolled arms and raised on four carved tapering square front legs and splayed back legs. With H and back stretchers. Custom upholstered in a fine...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Tufted 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Tufted 3 seater sofa, With a tufted and rolled backrest and arms, with a two-boxed seat cushion, wonderful detail nailheads and turned and taper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Classic Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Leather 3 seater sofa with three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Loveseat in Caramel Tufted Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With high rolled and out curved arms and button tufted back and deep skirt. With two shaped seat cushions. Nail head trim and raised on wooden bun feet. Very well made and quite comf...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Hepplewhite design parcel gilded sofa with arched shaped serpentine crest rail, straight front rail and fine tapered and fluted legs. This sofa is classically upholstered and although appearing formal in design, is extremely comfortable, with secret hidden...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Serpentine
Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Three Seat Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £30,300 Ralph Lauren Aran Isles sofa and armchair suite upholstered in Scottish w...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
Empire Style Curved-Arm Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Empire style curved-arm daybed, or sofa, raised upon ebonized silhouette paw feet with gilt decoration. Newly upholstered in off-white muslin and washed bur...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Burlap, Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Pair of Exquisite 19th C. Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Style Recamiers. The square curved legs ending in brass paw capped feet on casters. Custom upholstered in a brown and ecru silky stripe. E...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Sweden features a straight back rail atop a beautiful succession of open bac...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
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 und...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden, approximately 5.75 feet in...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
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 sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Updated Traditional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Updated Traditional Sofa that is stylishly expressive with its low-key elegance. A low back and sloping arms cradle the loose back pillow and creat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, 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 p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather
Greenapple Sofa, Lisboa Sofa, Dark Blue Velvet, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
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....
Category
1830s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Cherry
Greenapple Armchair, Genebra Armchair, Beige Jacquard, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Genebra armchair is designed to give your living room a sophisticated vintage look. Upholster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
White and Grey Loveseat by Modenese with Telephone Stand and Drawer
Located in PADOVA, Italy
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
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
Red-Striped Rococo Loveseat with Gold Leaf by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
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 features a natural walnut finish with gold applications on the lines, plus a red-striped upholstery and a paired cushion...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Delicate Loveseat in White Tones and Grey Upholstery by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
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
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
Princess Four Seater Sofa in Velvety Purple Capitonne Upholstery Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
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
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, 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 mo...
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 m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
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, 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 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, 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 m...
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 Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6639
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
3 seater sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Metal
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 loos...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, GF Modern, Carpanese Home Italia, and Modenese Gastone. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,366 and tops out at $40,000 while the average work can sell for $8,859.
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