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Neoclassical Seating

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
Giltwood and Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely carved giltwood and painted Italian style reproductions. Newly upholstered. Strong and sturdy. Priced per bench.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Silver Leaf and Painted Venetian Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th Century silver leafed and hand painted Venetian side chairs. Seat inserts are covered in leather. Excellent condition for their age. S...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Silver Leaf

19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th Century painted Italian low side chairs. Newly upholstered in aqua velvet. Flower garland and urn motif.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Jansen Paris Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s to 1940s Giltwood bench. Strong and sturdy. Signed into the wood "Jansen" with numerals. Covered in an embroidered fabric.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

1900s Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of finely carved 1900s. Possibly late 19th Century. Giltwood armchairs. Possibly English, but most likely Italian. Upholstery is new. Fabric is high end designer in an Asian mot...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Fine Italian Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine wood carved Italian style giltwood bench. Upholstered in Janet Yonati silk velvet. Fine vintage reproduction.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

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 Seating

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Russian Mahogany Green Velvet Recamier
Located in New York, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet front feet and upholstered in a cut green velvet
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Art Deco Genebra Armchair Dark Blue Velvet Gold Handmade Portugal 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Midcentury Neoclassical Italian Loveseat with Exquisite Inlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely and well-proportioned inlaid sofa or loveseat with straight back and sides, graceful lined tapered legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of berries, delicate flowers and...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany

Art Deco Genebra Armchair Lounge Chair Velvet Handmade in Portugal by 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Talha Real Sofa Jacquard Velvet Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Silver Leaf

Art Deco Scarlet Armchair DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Scarlet Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Scarlet puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Lacquer, Leather

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 Seating

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Brass

Art Deco Sumy Chaise Longue DEDAR Red Cotton Velvet Handmade Portugal 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Klismos Dining Chairs in the manner of Robsjohn Gibbings by Kreiss
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Klismos Dining Chairs, in the manner of T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, and made by Kreiss, circa 2000s. The seat cushions are currently being reupholstered and can be completed...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Chair with a welt trim and ki...
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1990s American Neoclassical Seating

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Cotton, Wood, Down

Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volute...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Lacquered Gilt Klismos Chair by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand neoclassical greco-roman style klismos chair lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The sculptural chair features a large round tablet back decorated with a...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Bench with Blue and White Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 20th century American bench seat or footstool crafted from mahogany. The bench features neoclassical motif carved rosettes on the corners supported by fluted column style legs....
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20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Hendrix Allardyce Neoclassical Venetian Style Painted Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary hand-carved library armchair designed by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. Crafted in the Venetian taste with neoclassical motifs of acanthus and rosettes on the painted...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair Italian Neoclassical Gilt Armchairs with Scalamandre Leopard Fabric
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Italian Neoclassical Gilt Armchairs with Scalamandre Leopard Fabric Italy, 20th Century A stunning pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt Armchairs upholstered with exquisite Scala...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian, Tuscany, Early Neoclassic Carved & Shaped Walnut Open Armchair, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rounded backrest with a carved medallion with a carved swan motif backsplat , the arms are raised on shaped supports, the drop in seat of rush, raised on cabriole front and ...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Toscana, Shaped & Carved Walnut Open Armchair, Rush Seat, late 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a barrel shaped backrest, the splat with open carving and the top with a detailed carved rosette, the arms splaying slightly outward and raised on curved supports, having a ru...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Walnut

Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered so is in very good condition. They feature a fancy ...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Curule Stools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant pair of neoclassical style curule stools is made of a black lacquered metal base topped with large brass balls. The seats are covered with a Royal blue velvet and g...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Two Painted Classic English Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
hand-carved from beech, painted in our Elsa finish and has a square crested back with tapered pilaster carved slats with an upholstered seat and raised on square tapering legs. Shown...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood, Walnut

Natural Cow Hide Cube Ottoman / Pouf
Located in Germantown, MD
Cowhide cube ottoman with leather stitched detail around the edges for additional strength. This cowhide ottoman is unique and natural product. Measures 20" in width, 20" in depth an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile

Pair of Antique Stools, Ebonized Beech Wood, Creme Fabric, France circa 1820
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of petite tabouret stools from the french restoration / Biedermeier period. Solid beech wood, ebonized and polished. Newly upholstered and covered with cream-white...
Category

1820s French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Seating group, France c. 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece seating group consisting of two armchairs (95 x 66 x 64 x 45 cm) and one large armchair (97 x 98 x 70 x 45 cm) made of mahogany. The group is covered with a green fabric....
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

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...
Category

1940s Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 4 "FERN & BLACKBERRY" Cast Iron Garden Seats, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary "FERN & BLACKBERRY" cast iron garden seats stamped on the back FS. The pattern originated in the Coalbrookdale Company Firms catalo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled leather seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as feather chairs the bespoke set has a custom lacquered finish. The frames were inte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Acorn Motif Chaise Longue
Located in New York, NY
Modern chaise longue with acorn and oak motif slip covers. Dimensions: 36" H x 68" W x 31" D. Dealer: S138XX
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Theodore Alexander Gregory Neo-classical Style Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning contemporary Neo-classical style Gregory bench by fine quality luxury furniture designer Theodore Alexander. The Gregory features a sophisticated Louis XVI style Neoclas...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Antique Lawyers or Lobby Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An especially handsome early 20th c. Lawyers bench of striking Tiger Oak with unusual arrow back & arms, heavy bronze as well as mortis & tenon joinery u...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Bronze

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mahogany Faux Bamboo Ottomans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice pair of Faux Bamboo Mahogany Ottomans. Older upholstery shows a little wear, but still presents well. Classic simple design, both are very solid!
Category

1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Karges Neoclassical Dining Chairs With Pale Blue Upholstery - Set of 8
Located in Centennial, CO
A truly elegant set of eight vintage (1960s or 1970s) beautifully crafted Karges richly carved dark walnut finish dining chairs with pale bl...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Leather Library Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of bespoke carved library armchairs with dramatic black leather upholstery. The large molded frames are made in the neoclassical taste with an intentionally aged, distre...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

American Classical Revival Mahogany Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
After a model by Thomas Hope likely made by AH Davenport. In the Greek revival style . Newly upholstered in muslin.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Early American Farmhouse Oak Bentwood Rocking Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Boston rocker, circa 1850s. Despite the name, Boston rockers were actually made in Connecticut. They have a scrolled seat, spindled spla...
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1850s Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Oak

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1860s Painted Bench with Carved Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood bench from circa 1860 with carved fluted legs and distressed finish. Embracing the exquisite subtlety of Swedish Neoclassical design, this painted wood bench from circa 1860 is an impeccable expression of elegance and comfort. Drenched in a soft color, quintessential to Scandinavian taste, the bench exhibits a graceful distressed finish that speaks to its rich history. The bench's seat design effortlessly captures the attention with its flat back and rounded corners in the front, providing both visual interest and ergonomic consideration. Adorned in a used fabric that has withstood the test of time and is in rather good shape, the bench's seat conveys a gentle sense of welcome. Perhaps the most striking feature of this piece lies in its carved fluted legs, a masterful blend of form and function. These legs not only provide support but also impart a gentle sophistication, resonating with the artistic currents of the period. Whether as a stand-alone accent in a foyer or a complementary piece in a living room, this Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood bench radiates understated charm. Its artful design and practical functionality make it an appealing choice for those who appreciate fine vintage furniture...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
French neoclassic dining chair with hand-painted woven wicker back and sculpted legs.
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Settee Bench Exquisite vintage Italian neoclassical painted settee. Stunning details include a carved musical motif of a lyre and trumpet on the front back and outside back, carved legs and finials. Large and deep enough to be a daybed for a smaller person. Newly Custom Upholstered Down-filled Cushion in a Gorgeous Bow-tie Patterned Velvet Chenille with Matching Bolsters. Truly Beautiful & Unique Italian Antique Neoclassical...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Chenille, Velvet, Wood

Neoclassical Style French 1900s Painted Walnut Bench with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor and new custom upholstered seat. Immerse yourself in a wave of elegance with this French Neoclassic...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Neoclassical Daybed in Antique Chestnut Leather with Walnut and Brass Base
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Neoclassical style handmade Daybed upholstered in distressed chestnut leather and resting on an American Walnut frame with antiqued brass toecaps. Chic. Sexy. Elegant. The sort of da...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

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Brass

Pair of Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical style painted and parcel gilt armchairs crafted by Dennis and Leen, Los Angeles, CA. The chairs feature a square back with patinated brass finials on th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany with Lyre Shaped Backsplats & Paw Feet
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany

Neoclassical Style Walnut Stool with Brass Inlay & Oval Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical Style Walnut Stool with Brass Inlay & Oval Upholstered Seat, Early 20th Century
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20th Century European Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Baltic, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three neoclassical dining chairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond shaped backrest. The chairs stand on square legs with H-shaped bracing. The seats are uphol...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Brass

Club Chairs, Elsie de Wolfe Botanical Slipcovers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small club chairs by Parrish-Hadley, covered in Elsie de Wolfe-inspired botanical fern printed cotton linen (light staining). 2, the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric

Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Modenese Gastone, Greenapple, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £238 and tops out at £178,135 while the average work can sell for £3,197.

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