Maison Roméo (attribué à) grande bergère néo-classique circa 1970
By Maison Romeo
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Romeo, grande chaise Bergre néoclassique, vers 1970
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Beech
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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Maison Roméo (attribué à) grande bergère néo-classique circa 1970
By Maison Romeo
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison Romeo, grande chaise Bergre néoclassique, vers 1970
Beech
Romantic Pair of Elegant French Neoclassical Armchairs with Bronze Figural Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in France, these French inlaid mahogany neoclassical armchairs or fauteuils are incredible works of art having original petit point tapestry seats, exceptional bronze figurine...
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Armchair, Elegant Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French Neoclassical walnut armchair reflects the restrained elegance and architectural clarity of the period. Crafted from solid walnut, the chair features a tall, ...
Walnut
Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Elmwood Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Matched pair of late 18th/early 19th century Irish Hepplewhite elmwood side chairs with removable seats.
Walnut
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...
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
$1,188Sale Price|20% Off
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Russian Neoclassical Period Mahogany Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Russian Neoclassical period mahogany parcel-gilt armchairs from the second half of the 18th century, with palmette motifs, black upholstered seats with nailhead trims and scrolled foliage. Each of this exquisite pair of Russian armchairs...
Mahogany, Wood
18th Century, Set of Ten Tuscany Neoclassical Lacquered Wood Chairs
Located in IT
Set of ten neoclassical chairs in carved, lacquered, and gilt wood, Tuscany, late 18th century. Elegant set of ten neoclassical chairs made in Tuscany at the end of the 18th century...
Wood
Elegant Danish Early 20th Century Oak Wingback Armchair with Bouclé Upholstery
Located in Alton, GB
A superb example of refined Danish craftsmanship, this early 20th-century oak wingback armchair stands as an embodiment of both elegance and functionality. With its winged silhouette...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four 18th Century Neoclassical Armchairs in Cream Finish
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, stately set of four, 18th century, neoclassical arm chairs. Great cream painted surface with maroon accenting. These chairs reek of the passing of time. All the Upho...
Wood, Velvet, Paint
A pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood armch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood armchairs. Each wonderful armchair is raised on two front turned Walnut legs, ...
Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
Neoclassical Brass Mounted Armchairs, Russian 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of Russian neoclassical armchairs that are distinguished by their refined mahogany frames and intricate brass mountings. Geometric lines are contrasted by an open sea...
Brass
$6,800 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Italian white painted and parcel-gilt neoclassical style armchairs upholstered in stamped damask style textured mauve velvet.
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, evoking the timeless elegance of Neoclassical design. Meticulously crafted from durable cast aluminum and finished in a sophisticated satin ...
Aluminum
Pair of Period Russian or Austrian Neoclassical Walnut Chairs with Lion Motif
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Russian 19th century neoclassical armchairs in Klismos form with lion head arm termination. -- Graceful, sturdy and modern large size -- Russian or Austrian Biedermeier ...
Walnut
Vintage Isenhour Carved Fauteuil Armchairs - Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of vintage Isenhour fauteuil armchairs combines carved walnut frames with patterned velvet upholstery. Each chair has an oval medallion back, a shaped crest rail, gracefull...
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Klismos Style Walnut Chairs - 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Regency Neoclassical Style Klismos Style Walnut Chairs - Set of 4 Elegant vintage armchair crafted in the Regency Neoclassical tradition, featuring a sculptural klismos-styl...
Walnut
Neoclassical Armchair, Germany 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Beautifully designed Neoclassical Armchair dating back to around 1820-30. The chair comes from southwest Germany, The back has a very pretty open work design with a hand-carved leave design. The armchair comes refinished and has a new upholstery and is covered with a very pretty black woven Jacquard fabric by JAB Anstoetz.
Elm
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, South German 1810-20
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of Neoclassical Chairs, Germany 1810-20: Exquisite Design with Palmette Motif Discover the elegance of the past with this stunning pair of Neoclassical chairs, hailing from Ger...
Cherry
Italian Neo-Classic Armchairs, Ebonized & Gilt, Red Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic ebonized and parcel-gilt armchairs with square form backrests, two tone red-striped upholstered backs and seats with scalloped rope trim, the arms topped ...
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Italian Regency Fruitwood Inlaid Marquetry Side Chair or Dining Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Italian Regency or Neoclassical side chair, desk chair, or dining chair Italy, Early 20th Century Fruitwood, with inlaid marquetry, and upholstered seats. Measu...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$16,625Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches This pair of elegant benches was crafted in the second half of the 18th century in Central Italy. The structure o...
Wood
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Urn Pedestal Round Marble Side Tables - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Oversized Carved Wood Urn Form Pedestal Base Round...
Marble
19th Century Italian Settee with a White, Blue and Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century neoclassical Italian settee with a parcel-gilt, and white and blue painted finish. This Piedmontese settee originally h...
Wood
Set of Twelve Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality complete set of twelve Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet ...
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1920s, upholstered in blue velvet with gilded legs
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of Italian armchairs from the 1920s upholstered in blue velvet. Carved and gilded wooden legs.
Velvet, Wood
$2,621Sale Price / set|25% Off
Neo-Classical Style Satinwood William Switzer Game Table Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of William Switzer satinwood side chairs with ebonized target backs. They were manufactured in Canada .They are well made with peg construction and are marked. The blac...
Upholstery, Satinwood
Handwoven Rattan Spun Stool by Dunlin - Versatile Accent Piece
By DUNLIN
Located in Paddington, NSW
DESIGN DETAILS Spun Stool in Rattan by Dunlin The Spun Stool is meticulously handwoven in natural rattan, celebrating the inherent beauty and nuance of the material. Its sculptural...
Rattan
Wood and Gold Leaf Three Piece Suite, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and gold leaf three piece suite. France, late 19th century. Attributed to Maison Jansen. Dimensions: Large sofa: 91 cm height, 137 cm width, 67 cm depth, 48 cm seat height....
Gold Leaf
Panarea Armchair in Mare, Stone & Blue Upholstery
Located in Isleworth, GB
Bring the vintage glamour of a sun-drenched Southern Italian beach club straight to your terrace. Engineered with sleek, architectural lines and striking geometric ball-finial accent...
Iron
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Giltwood Armchairs, Carved Design
Located in Queens, NY
2 Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open arm chairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back (PRICED EACH)
Gold
Set of Eight Neoclassical Mahogany Greek Key Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
A handsome set of eight Neoclassical-style mahogany dining chairs crafted in the late 20th century. Executed in richly finished mahogany, each chair features a distinctive Greek key ...
Mahogany
Italian Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Italian mid 19th century neo-classical st. settee with an Egyptian revival influence. The light green patinated frame is stunningly decorated with giltwood designs throu...
Giltwood
Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Located in Lucija, SI
Antique side armchair made in France about 1880 Very good condition for such old chair Rare item
Fabric, Wood
C19th Decorated X-frame Window Seat/Stool
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A stylish early 19th Century X-frame window seat of elaborate shapely form and retaining the original blue and gilt decoration. The hand rails with rounded terminals and collars and ...
Paint
Pair of Russian Mid 19th Century Neoclassical St. Mahogany & Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Russian mid 19th century neo-classical st. Mahogany and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegantly curved legs with beautiful g...
Mahogany, Giltwood
$8,500 / set
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...
Wood, Giltwood
Chiavarina Chairs in Cherry Wood and Straw Seat, Early 20th Century, Set of Four
Located in Parma, IT
Set of 4 classic "Chiavarina" chairs early 20th century. Cherry wood frame with "crosse" backrest, turned front legs and "saber" back legs "seat with "willow laths" fine stuffing. E...
Straw, Cherry
Early 19th Century Regency Faux Rosewood Roman Spoon Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An fine faux bois rosewood spoon or Roman chair, inset with lacquered and brass center splat ormolu detail with anthemion and griffin pair, a suite of furniture at Chatsworth House...
Mahogany, Lacquer
$746Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Maple
Carved Wood And Wickerwork Bench/stool, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant carved wood banquette, resting on four tapered and fluted legs, in a refined neoclassical spirit. The structure is finely crafted with turned and carved elements, particular...
Wicker, Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Sillver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this pair of Vintage Neoclassical Silver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs. Perfect for American-style interiors, these chairs feature elegant neoclassical des...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
You are looking at the 20th-century “great-great granddaughter” of the classic ballroom chair. This specific design by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi originated in 1807, about the time th...
Rattan, Wood
$4,900 / item
Wood Framed Chair with Loose Back and Seat Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Viva club chair is a beautifully styled and comfortable armchair shown with linen cushions and arm pads - all hand sewn cushions with feather and down inserts with carved wood fr...
Linen, Oak
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...
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and gilt benches. Each bench is raised by finely carved giltwood hoof feet below the elegant...
Wood, Giltwood
Henredon French Empire Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style side chairs or dining chairs By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with velvet upholstere...
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Art Deco Lisboa Loveseat, Beige Boucle, Gold Leaf, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Lisboa Loveseat, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Lisboa loveseat captures the essence of understated elegance with its graceful lines ...
Gold Leaf
EAST SIDE Lounge Armchair Neoclassical Inspiration Pink Leather and Brass
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The meeting between postmodern architecture and the vibrant art scene of 1980s New York gives life to this timeless armchair, integrating neoclassical style with the modernity of the...
Wood
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...
Brass
Pair of Fine French 1950s Cherry Armchairs by Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Long Island City, NY
André Arbus (1903 - 1969) - A pair of fine French mid-century armchairs, in a neoclassical style, with refine sculptural details. Provenance: From a French residence decorated by A...
Mahogany
$6,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
Set Four Italian Neoclassical Engraved Brass and Upholstered Side Chairs C.1950s
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Engraved Brass and Upholstered Side Chair. Original upholstery. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 37.5H in height. Seat height is 18". ...
Brass
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Silk, Wood
Set of Four 19th Century Upholstered Walnut X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Set of four 19th century upholstered walnut X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm Wonderfully made in Italy in around 1840, this set of four X-frame ...
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 18.5"W x 20.25"D x 37.5"H. Seat Height: 18.25". Very ...
Oak
Barrel-back Spindle Corner Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This barrel-back spindle chair proves that great design doesn’t require grand scale. Modest in size yet rich in character, its curved back and detailed spindle work showcase the char...
Faux Leather, Oak
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 19...
Faux Leather
Kindel Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Klismos Armchair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Regency or Neoclassical style Klismos armchair or dining captain chair By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frame, with upholstered seat. Measure...
Upholstery, Cherry
Kindel Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Klismos Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of Regency or Neoclassical style Klismos side chairs or dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. M...
Upholstery, Cherry
Kindel Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Klismos Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Regency or Neoclassical style Klismos dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19...
Upholstery, Cherry