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Neoclassical Stools

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Fine single Neoclassical Stool
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical stools. Beautiful veneer with fine carved details.
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1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Wrought Iron Italian Curule Style Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Curule style Wrought Iron Stools. A set of three are available, but priced individually.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Curule Stool Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Neoclassical style curule stool made of steel and decorated with duck heads and brass feet. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s Vintage Neoclassical Stools

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Brass, Steel

Set of Three Wrought Iron Italian Curule Style Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Curule style Wrought Iron Stools. A set of three are available, but priced individually.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

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Iron

Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Upholstered Vanity Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Upholstered Vanity Stool in great vintage condition Measures 21" in width, 16.5" in depth and 20" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Style Curule Stool, Gilded Wood and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sweeping curule base and refined ornamentation, this French Neoclassical-style stool echoes the grandeur of ancient Rome, reinterpreted through a midcentury lens. Designed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Silvered Steel Curule Stool with Swan Heads and Faux-Leather
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style curulle stool is made of silvered steel with swan heads. Silver Plated missing on some areas. The seat is made of a black faux-leathe...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Stools

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Steel

American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar pedestal with trefoil platform base on turned and suppressed bun feet. Rosewood an...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine

Classic Upholstered Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This counter stool features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a natural, elegant appeal. The seat and backrest are upholstered in Arc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Custom Made Neoclassical Style Metal Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This neoclassical style metal bench or stool with two curves and stretcher in between can be used for various seating purposes or at the foot of a bed. The base topped with a piece o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Stools

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Iron

Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

Armchair by ES and Stool Neoclassical 18th Century Sweden Gilded and Green
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century in Sweden. Attributed to the royal chair maker Ephraim Stahl. Gilt wood with green details. Upholstered in a Pierre Frey.  
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Giltwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Late 18th Century Oval Stools with Upholstered Seat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical period oval stools from the 18th century with white-painted bodies, parcel-gilt accents and upholstered seats. Born in the later years of the 18th cent...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Three Neoclassical Style Aluminum Lattice Seat Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of three wrought aluminum barstools featuring a neoclassical style lattice strap seat. Made in the midcentury style of Mario Papperzini and John Salterini. The aluminum ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

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Aluminum

French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted stool from circa 1920 with circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron and fluted legs. This French 1920s stool, with its circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron, and fluted legs, beautifully encapsulates the grace and refined aesthetics of the Neoclassical period. The stool features a circular seat, upholstered for comfort, creating an inviting and elegant spot for seating. The guilloche carved apron below the seat is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, showcasing intricate patterns that evoke classical artistry. The fluted legs, a hallmark of Neoclassical design, add a sense of architectural elegance and stability to the stool. Carved rosettes on the knees of the legs provide a decorative flourish, enhancing the stool's overall visual appeal. The painted finish exhibits a nicely weathered appearance, adding a layer of history and character. This distressed look not only contributes to the stool's charm but also highlights the textural details of the carving. In a modern home, this French Neoclassical stool...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Klismos Stools
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of Regency style 'Klismos' stools or benches, upholstered in beautiful horsehair fabric. It is rare to have two stools available in this classical design. Why we like them Th...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

18th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late 18th-early 19th century Gustavian stool or tabouret. The stool retains its original chalk-white painted surface with gilt details with a beautiful natural and desirable patina. The stool is newly upholstered in a Clarence House velvet...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Gold Leaf

18th century, Four Italian Lacquered Wood Stools
Located in IT
18th century, Four Italian Lacquered Wood Stools Measurements: W 45 x D 45 x H sitting 50. H underlay band 35 cm These elegant stools were made in Piedmont, Italy, in the Neoclassic...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

Canvas and Leather Strap Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A canvas and leather strap ottoman with nailhead trim accents. The classic cube design makes it a perfect transitional piece of furniture to use ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Figural Lion Pillow Top Stools, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical walnut flanking figural lion pillow top stools with central shell fruit carvings, and resting on acanthus foliate scrolled leg...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Walnut

Italian Neoclassical X-Form Stool
Located in Sheffield, MA
An elegant Italian neoclassical X-form stool painted Ivory and decorated with giltwood floral and vegetal ornaments. The stool has upholstered seat covered in paisley design fabric. ...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts. Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Brass

19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb piece, this antique Neo-Classical X Frame stool is in the Empire style, it has an old silk upholstered seat with matching gol...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Giltwood

18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Stools
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved giltwood stools The fine pair of neoclassical stools, made in Sicily (Italy) in the second half of the 18th century, consists of ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Silk, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Berlin Iron

Casual Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
In an antique brown leather, the round stool is an ideal stool to set aside the bed, a chair, or sofa. Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 18" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Leather

Walnut Small Bench or Stool, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sidewalk. Walnut wood. Century XVIII. Rectangular board stool with smooth molding on the edge and turned legs in the shape of balusters, which are secu...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Other

Danish mahogany artist stool in Neoclassical style, Denmark 1890’s
Located in Valby, 84
A beautifully crafted Danish artist stool from the 1890s, made of solid mahogany in an elegant neoclassical style. The stool features finely turned legs and a well-proportioned desig...
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1890s Danish Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Fabric, Mahogany

Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Silk, Wood

Set of Four 19th Century Upholstered Walnut X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Set of four 19th century upholstered walnut X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm Wonderfully made in Italy in around 1840, this set of four X-frame ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Textile, Wood, Walnut

Antique Cast Iron Vanity Bench Stool style of Oscar Bach
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Cast Iron Stool Vanity Bench Neoclassical Style of Oscar Bruno Bach No label Cast Iron x frame base, metal seat decorative griffin 19.25 h seat 14.5 x 23.5 w x 14. D Vintage ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Metal, Iron

Red and White Bar Stool by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Elegant victorian bar stool in bright ivory finish and antiqued polishing with red satin upholstery and golden metal round frame. This seating elem...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ivory and Grey Bar Stool by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Lavish neoclassical bar stool in bright ivory finish and antiqued polishing with grey fabric upholstery both in the seating and in the backrest, featuring a golden metal round frame. This seating element, which goes best with the Modenese Home Bar set...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools

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Gold Leaf

Silver Leaf Stool in Dark Blue Fabric by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This elegant stool features a solid carved wood frame, premium fabric dark blue upholstered seats, cabriole legs in silver wood finish and a wooden round...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fine single Neoclassical Stool
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical stools. Beautiful veneer with fine carved details.
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1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brass Stool with Claw Feet and Leather Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant stool is made of brass with claw feet and a nice leather seat. this is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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20th Century French Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The heavy stool has a square form decorated with a subtle...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Stools

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Majolica, Pottery

Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman Eucalyptus Leather Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Plaza Ottoman, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in high standard Italian beige leat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Leather

18th Century French Carved Walnut Stool w/Gilded Silver Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century French Carved Walnut Stool w/Gilded Silver Leaf. Absolutely beautiful stool in great condition. Measures 18" tall 16'5" wide 12" deep
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1750s French Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches. Cherry wood.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Cherry

Stool Neoclassical, "Hetch Style", Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stool in mahogany, neoclassical, "Hetch style". Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1830. Reupholstered with fabric from Dedar.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century, Six Italian Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Benches
Located in IT
19th Century, six Italian neoclassical lacquered wood benches. Measures: 4 stools: D 46.5 x W 46.5 x H 51 cm 2 benches: D 46.5 x W 82 x H 51 cm ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Wood

Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century. Solid beech, partly ebonized. Restored and hand polished with shellac. Newly upholstered and covered with...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Gilt Carved Wood Floral Window Bench. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood window bench with scrolled floral medallion arms, carved floral skirt , and terminating on scrolled fluted legs. Bench has b...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Gold Leaf

Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Neoclassical Style 19th Century Painted Stools with Red Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style painted wood stools from the 19th century, with fluted legs, carved rosettes and red upholstery. Created during the 19th century, each of this pair of Ne...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Stool, Paw Feet, Solid Mahogany, Black Boucle, France circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large antique stool in Mahogany with Paw Feet from the mid 19th century. Mahogany solid wood. Four ebonized carved paw feet. Restored, hand polishe...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

Italian Neoclassic Style Upholstered Stool
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic style (circa 1925) parcel gilt & cream painted stool with close buttoned upholstered square seat on cabriole legs with acanthus brackets.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Cubist Polygonal Walnut Seat Faceted Classical Classic Contemporary
Located in Mödling, AT
Featuring a geometrical tiara, Diotimas fashionable and distinguished presence lights up every room. Richard Fulton's Symposion collection is grounded in the dialogue between classic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Stools

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Walnut

French Modern Neoclassical Mahogany and Suede Tri-Corner Stools, Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of french Directoire period stools / benches with stunning tapered legs that are partially cantilevered over the frame and a rare three leg and three corner structure. ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Italian, three-legged, neoclassical stools.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Mahogany

Greek Key Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key frieze, supported by eight fine tapered and fluted legs. Fini...
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18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Stools

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Brass

Neoclassical stools for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical stools made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original stools, popular names associated with this style include Modenese Gastone, GF Modern, Greenapple, and Carpanese Home Italia. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $594 and tops out at $34,502 while the average work can sell for $3,421.

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