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
Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition.
Low back and bow back with spindles.
Measuremen...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple
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
Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair.
Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown painted and Metal Silver leaf stretcher legs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Office Swivel Chair with Capitonne Real Leather and Golden Finishes by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This Modenese Gastone Interiors custom item has been designed and produced for top managers and company owners. Its unique authority and quality materials represent the perfect solut...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Oak and Leather Armchairs by De Coene Frères
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style armchairs is made of oak and leather. This is a Belgian work by De Coene Frères. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Upholstered Bench with Brown Horsehair Seat with Mahogany Frame and Tapered Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Denton bench made by LF Upholstery is shown with brown and taupe patterned horsehair with soft foam padding. It has a hand carved mahogany wood and finished frame with tapered legs - it is shown without trim but can be made custom with choice of pewter or French Natural nailheads or gimp trim...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted with bronze rods in the lyre. Seat height is 19inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Royal Classic Blue Armchair in Damask and Walnut Finish by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Excellency could not go further than this special collection of the noble blue living room furniture set. The curve shape seat is inviting an...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,872 / item
Italian Carved And Painted Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Carved and Painted and Armchair. Fauteuil features finely carved wood on the frame. Backrest has a carved crest featuring a male head in profile withi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam
Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches.
Walnut bleach wood and fabric.
Newly reupholstered .
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,950 / 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
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
Bordeaux Leather Executive Office Guest Chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Put your guests at ease by letting them seat on this real bordeaux leather executive office guest chair by Modenese Luxury Interiors, embellished b...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rococo Dining Chair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimpse to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving woo...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee 18th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian painted and parcel-gilt settee
18th century
having a pierce carved ribbon crest over a padded back and a stuff over seat, raised on square tapering legs.
Measure: Height 3...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Birch Veneer Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century Swedish bench seat constructed in the neoclassical or Swedish empire taste. The bench features a blonde birch ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Blake Sofa upholstered in COM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blake sofa is a synthesis of style and comfort - all hand stitched and tied springs with down cushion inserts - available in custom sizes and finishes on the legs. Large square a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Fine single Neoclassical Stool
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical stools.
Beautiful veneer with fine carved details.
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Black High Back Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain onyx black leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back design that creates an elegant silhouette. The winged sides and gently curved arms are ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$4,071 / item
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an antiqued bronze finish and purposed hammered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Cream Leather Office Swivel Chair with Ivory Finishes by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Real cream-coloured leather office swivel chair with armrest featuring ivory finishings, gold leaf details and carved decorations. Designed and produced with the best quality materia...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
By Swaim
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair. Constructed of lacquered steel and brass with new green leather cushion. Excellen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940's
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,928 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th Century White and Green Armchairs, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian 18th century white and green armchairs. Pair of beautiful armchairs made in Sweden during the transition of 18th and 19th century. White painted with green ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Late 19th Century Venetian Neoclassical gondola Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant and robust Venetian neoclassical gondola chair. Beautiful to embellish a corner of the house or for a desk table
Measure in cm: H 90\45 x W 48 x D 50.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Faux bamboo Windsor side chair with a square-shape rod back. Carved and turned faux-bamboo stiles, splayed legs and stretchers in ash. Shaped seat in elm. Rem...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Pair French Provincial Wooden Chairs Yellow Linen
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine French Mid-19th Century wooden chairs have an eclectic style and with theirs yellow linen upholstery they can give a touch of brig...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,666 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Garden Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately six piece patio and garden suite consisting of four armchairs and one large lounge chair with ottoman. Crafted from cast aluminum with a dark gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s.
Chair entirely in walnut wood with worked armrests, as well as the seat and backrest.
Dating back to the early 1900s.
Go...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Italian Neoclassical Ram's Head Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical ram's head settee. A neoclassical parcel-gilt and parcel ebonized carved wood three-seat settee with ram's head arm-rest terminal...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry, Giltwood
America Wingback Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century (possibly late 18th century) American Wingback style Gentleman's Chair. Sturdy and sound with a nice generous seat.
In need of new upholstery. When this chair ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
George III Mahogany Oval Back Carved Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in a chinoiserie red silk damask; the oval back finely carved with stop-fluting and issuing outswept padded armrests finely carved bellflower garlands; raised on tapering...
Category
1760s English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
1950s Americana Style Rocking Chair Art Deco Lounge Chair Black White Armchair
Located in London, GB
A strikingly attractive, very rare and extremely comfortable 1950s ‘Americana’ style large black & white rocking chair in lovely condition. Likely made in the late 1980s/early 1990s,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome chair dates approximately to the 1940s. It has French styling but I believe it to be American. The ebonized details with the wonderfully patinated ochre backdrop just e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant set of four neoclassical dining chairs, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original vibrant yellow ostrich print vinyl upholstery.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,800 / set
German Austrian Neoclassical Eagle Form Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
German Austrian neoclassical eagle form armchair, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold, Brass
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Ebonized Birch Benches
Located in New York, NY
Each stylishly upholstered in black vermicelli-patterned horsehair; raised on sabre legs and surmounted by turned armrests.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs Arthur Elrod Design Home Architectural Digest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs (all with arms!) in the Style of Maison Jansen from a Palm Springs estate that was so spectacular! It was designed by the legendary interior designer Arthur Elrod for the Goldberg family of Chicago as their winter getaway and was featured in the Fall 1968 issue of Architectural Digest. The house exterior was designed by famed architect William Cody...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of armchairs features high, rounded backrests and C-shaped armrests. They stand on octagonal legs with leaf capitals and bases as well as sabre legs. The intricat...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
$24,000 / set
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface. The condition is very good and sturdy with a fine aged patina.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Italy Cockpit Chair in Turned Walnut, Restore and Finish Shellac
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century, Italy cockpit chair in turned walnut, restore and finish shellac
new upholstery
Measures cm: H 70\45 W 67 D 67.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking pair of Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches, dating to the late 19th century, combine both functionality and remarkable craftsmanship. Originally designed for use in train stations and, according to the previous owner, later utilized in a hotel lobby in Maine, these benches feature a sturdy chestnut wood construction with a rich, warm finish. The aged chestnut showcases the wood’s natural beauty, while the iconic cast iron supports at the ends bring an industrial charm to these pieces. The decorative cast iron elements with their distinct circular medallion design add a refined touch, distinguishing them from standard railroad furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Light Oak Classic Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a serene Dover finish, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,394 / set
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Style Swan Head Side Chair
Located in Augusta, GA
Maison Jansen style iron and brass side chair
Made in 1926 in New York
Swan heads on arms
Original condition
Fabulous style!
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom classic continental style suitable for dining or as a desk chair. Can work in Spanish, English, classic, farm house or modern interiors, depending on finish and fabric. For pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
$5,530 / item
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs with Cast Bronze Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so elegant! This is a pair of late 19th century Italian neo-classical style arm chairs. The frame is a carved mahogany with peg construction. The grey linen blend upholster...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
1880s Italian Chairs Neoclassic Eclectic Hand Carved Walnut Leather Upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Stunning original and sturdy 1880s Italian Chairs Eclectic in hand-carved walnut, real antique red leather upholstered.
About Italian Style: Neocl...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut And Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood benches from Tuscany. Each three seat bench is raised by four square cabriole legs with the f...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Russian Mahogany Foliate Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (1st ¬Ω 19th Cent) mahogany Armchairs with upholstered seat & carved foliate & rosettes on corner of back with sabre form front legs (Matching 6 SIDE CHAIRS: REG0922)
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Silk
$21,000 / set
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
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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