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.
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Style: Neoclassical
American Classical Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Harp Stool w/ Lions Paw Feet, 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Classical mahogany acanthus foliage swivel Harp / Piano stool with a scrolled cornucopia splay back, central turned bulbous ringed support c...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Large Neoclassical Desk Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large neoclassical desk armchair, circa 1950.
To be revarnished and reupholstered.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new Correggio silk fabric.
"Nana" chair slightly smaller than "Poppa" chair measuremen...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$9,000 / set
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of carved fruitwood armchairs from England in the neoclassical style. The carvings have an urn with overflowing flowers and vines. The chairs are upholstered in silk w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$4,200 / set
1990s Henderson Stripes Down Neoclassical Style Club Chairs, Set of 2
By Henredon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs, Germany around 1810
Located in Leimen, DE
Step into the elegance of the past with this remarkable set of 6 original Neoclassical Chairs, dating back to the early 19th century in southern Germany. Crafted from exquisite cherr...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Windsor Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This armchair is lacquered in black with gold accents.
The legs are made to have the look of bamboo.
The arms are in a natural walnut and the back has 6 spindles.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Lacquer
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Living Room Set Likely By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Rosewood and ormolu armchairs and matching settee likely by François Linke. The pair of armchairs an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition.
Measurements are 23"W x 18"D x 33"H. Seat height is 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Canvas, Maple
George II Library Wing Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is unusual in that it has extremely generous proporti...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Feathers
$9,446 / item
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
pair of Italian 19th century patinated wood and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs. Each lovely chair is raised on curved and tapered square legs acce...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Primitive Painted Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional example of an original condition 19th century Pine bench in old grey paint over the original red. A very nice tight solid bench in good to excellent condition with no rep...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Pine
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
These finely sculpted fauteuils supported by curule-form bases, reflect the 'antique' influence of the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum during the 18th century. This form based on the antique Roman sella...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Italian, Lucca, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Bergeres, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
these bergeres, also known as barrel chairs, have tight seats and shaped walnut frames, the rear of the chairs with vertical framework, the chairs raised on tapering cabriole legs
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Tuscany, Late Neoclassical Walnut & Upholstered Bench, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rectangular frame with an upholstered drop-in seat raised on turned legs, the frame with shaped and turned "wings", all wood in light walnut
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milton club chair by LF Upholstery is a sleek modern take on the everyday square armchair, loose back and seat cushions with soft foam, feather and...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Wrapped Metal, Rams Heads, European, Gustavian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Gustavian or Neoclassical side chairs can be used in any room. Each having fully metal wrapped frames with Finely carved rams heads on the back rests. The finely wrapped metal frames with rose, vine and leaf design tacked securely upon the frames. Enormous time and detail went into the construction of this fine pair of chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Gilt Iron Neo Classical Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Single gilt iron neoclassical style bench with scrolled arms and faux alligator leather upholstered seat.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Interiors Design Sofa
Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
$4,900 / item
Four Italian 'Chiavari' Brass and Velvet Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 91cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm
The chairs in this set of four are crafted from brass, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
$10,179 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek to contrast with the curves of the interior of the arm and back, which provide a tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
1980’s Neoclassic Large Scale Armchair with Distressed Finish by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Neoclassic large-scale armchair with distressed finish & fixed seat & loose back cushions wearing taupe & beige fabric w/leaf details by Bernhardt from Vargas Fine F...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Oak Windsor Style Swivel Barstools
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pair of barstools are made of oak.
They're designed in the Windsor back fashion.
They swivel and have dual leveled foot rest.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,800 / set
Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
$1,100 Sale Price
26% Off
Early 19th Century Venetian Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Venetian armchairs. Newly-upholstered in designer fabric. Heavy for their size. Comfortable.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$7,850 / set
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered feet at the with giltwood bands, Fine l...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Low, deep, and wide, this pair of armchairs is exceptionally comfortable, and the gold and black color scheme is very dramatic. What’s most distinctive about them from a design point...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
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 Loveseat Lisboa Sofa Blue Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
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 Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Henredon Upholstery Collection Cocoa Colored Loveseat
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
This loveseat comes from the Henredon Upholstery Collection.
Its made in a traditional American style.
It comes with 2 pillows.
A very comfortable loveseat.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bergère Chair in Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Italian neoclassical style carved bergère chair. The frame is painted ivory with turquoise contrasting color. The leopard velvet is recent.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in IT
This pair of center stools was made in Naples towards the end of the 18th century, during the Neoclassical period.
The rectangular seats are upholstered in blue velvet fabric, which ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage D.R. Dimes Comb Back Windsor Arm Chair
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage comb back Windsor arm chair by D.R. Dimes is a superb example of fine American craftsmanship in the 18th-century tradition. Constructed from mixed native woods—the seat ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple, Oak, Pine
Kindel "Baltimore" Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful settee by Kindel Furniture
The "Baltimore" settee with painted lacquered finish and brass capped feet
Needs to be reupholstered
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Plaster Tufted Low Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency low stools, masterfully crafted from cast plaster. Each stool embodies the opulent and glamorous aesthetic...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Plaster
50s American Neoclassical Heavy Bronze Bouclé Seat Stool Claw Feet X Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Neoclassical Polished Bronze decorated Stool with claw feet and newly upholstered Bouclé Fabric.
Marked under the Seat, Art Works, Inc. New York.
Ready for use in a new Home.
M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The classically elegant American wingback chair is upholstered for deep comfort in a green and yellow stripped faux satin fabric. The "knees" of the front legs of this wing chair feature stylized shells. Georgian Wing back chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$1,560 Sale Price
35% Off
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats.
Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Maple
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
63% Off
Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin chair with caned seat. These chairs are made in Alder with a variety of finishes. Can be made with a caned seat or with an upholst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Carved Benches, By Baker
A pair of graceful Carved Walnut Neoclassical Shell Benches made by Baker. These benches boast a substantial pres...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted Italian armchairs in Neoclassical style having gilt detail, a rounded back, upholstered seat and curvaceous arms.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Leather Upholstered Rouen Chair by Madheke
Located in Gurugram, IN
The Rouen chair combines neoclassical symmetry with sculpted form.
Featuring a crescent backrest and tapering legs, the chair is fully wrapped in leather, creating a rich contrast to...
Category
2010s Indian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassic Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, c. 1795-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French neoclassic upholstered seat side chairs. The chairs are defined by sabre front and raked rear legs which support an upholstered boxed seat. The splayed upper leg posts...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Vintage Italian Scroll Back Armchairs
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning one-of-a-kind pair of hand carved and painted antique Italian Neoclassical rollback scrolled arm chairs completely restored in contemporary 21st century styling with a modern Anglo-Indian taste. Each chair featuring an overflowing scroll back and arm, distressed antique cream painted...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,000 / set
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 ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Antique Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An impressive and beautifully designed pair of antique Swedish neoclassical armchairs. They are in the Neoclassical style, they were recently imported from Sweden and date from aroun...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ormolu
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Category
1780s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,995 Sale Price
42% Off
Fine Pair Of Antique Rosewood Neoclassical Style Chair Frames for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Restoration recommended. Extraordinary Rosewood Chair frame pair with many fine details; With an elegant Classical form, handsome chosen wood with excellent color, well turned and c...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rosewood
1940s Curved Long Purple Damask Tufted Neoclassical Style Wood Bench
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, long curved bench you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bench is statement...
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early American Classical Style Maple Continuous Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Classical Style spindle back Maple Continuous Armchair
Measures 25" in width, 40" in height, 24" in depth. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is 25.5". Seat interior wid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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