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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
Lillian August Vintage Floral Chintz Upholstered Ottoman with Arched Cream Base
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An elegant vintage ottoman. Piece features soft pink and cream botanical tones atop a structured frame with gracefully arched cutouts—a design detail that subtly references neoclassi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved dolphin / serpent arms and leg supports. The white lacquered finish is a vintage finish. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany, Burl

Pair of Bronzed Iron X-base Leather Stools or Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of iron stools or curule benches featuring terracotta leather seat cushions. The x-form base has a dark bronzed patina powder coat finish that is smooth and textured. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Set of Ten Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of ten Italian armchairs is crafted in a refined neoclassical style with a distinctive spiderweb back design. The chairs feature hand-carved wood frames with a timew...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Ralph Lauren High Back Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic high-back dining side chairs by Ralph Lauren. These handsome generously sized dining chairs feature tufted backs and seats, aged brass nail head trim, and square ma...
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1990s Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful neoclassical club chair upholstered with green velvet fabric. The fabric is the original one and stil in very good and clean condition. Allover this chair in in very good c...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Outdoor Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use these Francous Carre sunburst spring garden dining chairs are ready to be set around youre tabl...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Heavy Cast Metal Bench W/ Rams
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian cast metal bench with ram form appointments and velvet upholstery. It is unmarked and in very good condition. My shipping is running two to five weeks...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Iron Leather Savonarola Curule Leg Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of Italian Savonarola armchairs with neoclassical style curule legs. The chairs are crafted from wrought iron with a dimpled finish and dimpled finials on the...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

1960s Italian Pair Of Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s pair of Italian lacquered armchairs with velvet seats. The chairs have been professionally lacquered in an off-white color-way and the seats have been reupholste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

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...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

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Hardwood

6 Finely Crafted Neoclassical Style Ebonized & Gilt Dining for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome group of fine Neoclassical style chairs with very good comfort for restoration. Refined scrolled backs and arms, one armchair and four side chairs. Carved ebonized and gil...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Savonarola Dante Curule Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare, classic vintage pair of curule Savonarola chairs, originally meant for Roman magistrates, is made with now aged tooled and gilded leather backs and a new replacement seat in ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is vintage with no holes and lite wear. They are unmarked. Fabulous for a game table or sm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Italian Bleached Dining Chairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight bleached Italian Neoclassical style dining chairs. The chairs are newly upholstered in Belgium linen with a self cord detail.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany with Northern White pine and maple secondary woods. The chair has been stripped of...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
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...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

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 Seating

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs. Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown pain...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

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.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Almost Pair of Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the 18th Century and early 19th Century, Chairs in continental Europe were constructed of beechwood, on account of it's lightness and acceptance of stain and finishes. The chairs ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

1940's Set of 8 Vintage Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs with Stenciled Fruit Motif
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming set of eight vintage Hitchcock chairs, featuring handwoven rush seats and classic stenciled fruit motifs on the backrests. These ch...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

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.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

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 Seating

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Neo-Classical Style Satinwood William Switzer Game Table Side Chairs, S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome set of neo-classical style satinwood side chairs by William Switzer out of Canada. The frames are in great shape but the vintage upholstery is not. They are except...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

20th Century French Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Sofa by Maison Jansen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful carved giltwood Neo-Classical style sofa by Maison Jansen. Reference; Jansen Furniture by James Archer Abbot, Page 83 for a similar marquise. France, Circa 1950. Matchin...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great condition. No damage old breaks or repairs whatsoever on any of these chairs. Original dry crusty surface and beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Maple

Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron, bronze and upholstered Neoclassical lyre back benches, circa 1940/60's. The benches feature wrought iron frames with stylized lyr...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

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

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat. The frame features a guilloché pattern and the tapered and fluted legs...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Neoclassical Revival Dining Chairs- Set of Six
Located in Trenton, NJ
This set of six mid-century dining chairs captures the best of the Neoclassical Revival movement, combining centuries-old elegance with the practicality and clean lines of the 20th c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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

Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wicker, Rattan, Rush

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Neoclassical Recamier or Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neoclassical mahogany upholstered rcamier. The chaise lounge has a stunning carved lion head armrest, and lovely neoclassical green silk wrea...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in de...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of six early 19th century neoclassical gilt and gesso decorated dining chairs. Upholstered rectangular geometric backs featuring stepped sides and flared tops outlined in gilt ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

18th C Dimes Extended Arm Sack Back Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 18th C extended arm sack back Windsor is from New England. This comes to us from a private collection.This is stamped Dimes underneath the seat.  
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Six Lyre back chairs with brass swan heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored set of six lyre back chairs with brass swan, heads and brass paw feet… the chairs also fold… the chairs can be used as dining chairs and also used outside… T...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Bronze

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair Of Elegant Antique Pleated Velvet Upholstered Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The rectangular tops are mounted on separately made wide carved bow shaped frames ending in scrolled feet. Brass rosettes are attached to the scrolled feet that are raised on gilt wo...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Traditional Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain havana brown leather, this chair exudes luxury while offering durability for years of use. The gently rolled back, curved arms, and detailed nailhead ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Decorated Green Settees with Cream Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent pair of matching benches or small settees made in the French Louis XVI neoclassical taste . Beautifully carved green painted frames decorated with a neoclassical motif vi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six shiny gold dining chairs after Versace. The chairs feature thick gilt metal or gilded metal frames made in the neoclassical taste. The chair backs have greek colu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

Extraordinary Pair Of Ram’s Head Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional pair of club chairs with intricately carved frames with bold Rams Head arms. The generous seats and backs are custom upholstered in a fine and deep Celadon hue faux su...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair with Pressed Cane Seat Signed...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane

Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Rush, Maple

Pair of Rose Tarlow Painted Parcel Gilt Brighton Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of lacquer painted armchairs by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House, Hollywood, CA. Known as Brighton armchairs they feature a carved decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Havana Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in brown leather, its...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather

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 $300 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,861.

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