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 Splendid Solid Bubinga Wood Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage pair of splendid Bubinga Wood in excellent condition. These chairs are all solid Bubinga throughout. Bubinga is also called African Rosewood. Admire the beauty of plain Bubin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bubinga
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
Blue Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Chateau Blue leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Four North Italian Neoclassic Cream Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Set of Four North Italian Neoclassic
Cream Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Late 18th Century
Upholstered in cream leather
Height 39 in. Width 24 in. Depth 19 in.
Provenanc...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Set of Eight Continental Dining Chairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Continental Mahogany Dining Chairs Hand-crafted in the Neoclassic Manner featuring Lattice Backs and Tapered Legs with original upholstery - very comfortable.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style White Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench.
Item features a cast concrete design, 3 part constru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Heritage Armchair American
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American Heritage vintage armchair. Handcarved details, gold wash finish, beautiful floral fabric. Slight pink paint loss in front, -as it is a vintage piece in great condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Classic Tufted Love Seat
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic tufted two-seat sofa with a bicast bonded chocolate-colored vintage style leather upholstery, with a tufted cushion backrest, and sides with t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage italian bistro and papercord dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black metal and wicker italian bistro chairs.
Beautiful, elegant italian design.
1980s - Italy
Very good condition
Dimensions
Height:...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Faux Ostrich Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA, this ottoman features deep button tufting and a plush, dotted faux ostrich leather upholstery in metallic ivory. The small self-welt trim and layered brushed n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
American Walnut Rocking Chair with Rush Seat. Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American Walnut rocking chair with rush seat. 19th Century
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Brass Stool with Claw Feet and Leather Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant stool is made of brass with claw feet and a nice leather seat. this is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in great condition and has wonderful form. It has been well love and used.The wear is...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Pine
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 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
Set of 4 Neoclassical Chairs by Mailfert Amos Collection, 20th Century
By Mailfert-Amos
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This exquisite set of four Neoclassical Chairs from the Mailfert Amos Collection is a perfect example of the elegance and craftsmanship of 18th and 19th-century French furniture desi...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Beech, Cherry, Lacquer
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of gilt. This pair of Italian neoclassical side chairs from the late 18th century is ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Updated Modern Classic Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Updated Modern classic wingchair, covered in linen to make it neutral and easily placed in any environment. The real drama comes into focus when viewing the exposed ash construction ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
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
Pair of American Flame Mahogany Needlepoint Hall Benches. Baltimore, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American flame mahogany floral needlepoint brass tacked hall benches resting on the original turned bulbous decorative carved feet with...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Style Shield Back Dining Arm Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully painted shield back in a sophisticated Buckingham grey finish, accented with gilded details, this chair brings a touch of historic charm into any dining space....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian neoclassical walnut arm chairs with upholstered squared backs, flanking scrolled acanthus arms, upholstered seats with brass tacks, and terminating on turned bulbous ...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of carved and inlaid fruitwood Italian neoclassical side chairs with carved wood details throughout and tapered legs. Newly upholstered in caramel silk velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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 of French Napoleon Style Throne Armchairs, Carved and Ebonized
Located in Kingston, NY
Pair of Antique French Napoleon style armchairs featuring ornate carvings and an ebonized wood finish. The chairs are designed as thrones, showcasing elaborate winged lion figures at...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Greek Key Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Style Greek Key Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features curved backs with carved Greek key top rail, distressed orange and gold .
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Neoclassic Shield Back Dining/Side Chair W/ Floral Beige Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic side chair with an openwork shield form back, carved decorative splat, padded seat upholstered in floral patterned beige fabric with embroidered trim...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Russian Neo-Classic Walnut Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian Neo-classic walnut armchairs with parcel gilt trim and scroll design arms and carving with a slip seat (circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Dutch Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Dutch inlaid side chairs. Strong and sturdy, but delicate with different exotic inlaid woods. Ball and claw foot motif. Back...
Category
18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Stool Neoclassical, "Hetch Style", Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stool in mahogany, neoclassical, "Hetch style".
Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1830.
Reupholstered with fabric from Dedar.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique French Carved Cane Seat Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A charmingly worn 19th Century fruitwood Armchair with hand-pulled cane seat. The chair has a back splat in Openwork Urn form, gently sloping arms, tapered and collared leg and foot...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Gold Gilt Neoclassical Revival Metal Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and elegant gold gilt iron bench with a high back and arms for comfortable seating. A perfect addition to a uniquely designed home! This would be perfect as a hall bench, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18thc Hand Made Wooden Bench/Settee With Custom Cushions
Located in Pasadena, CA
18thc Hand Made American Wooden Bench With Custom Cushions. Wonderful patina to he wood with dovetail construction. Hand Cut Nails. 72.5 x 26.5 x 41 sh 17
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style bench. Severely handsome provincial neoclassical style dark stained wood bench with open double ‘X’ form back and circular metopes terminals at back and sides abov...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Cream Painted Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French neoclassical cream painted bench the two backrests measure 22" H x 15.5" D, the seat cushion measures 27" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of neoclassical cherrywood chairs, crafted around 1800. The chairs feature elegantly pierced backrests with a delicate lattice structure in the central splat. They rest on tap...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair Antique Footstools or Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique footstools or benches on casters with floral upholstery. Good condition overall with slight finish loss due to age and use. Can be...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Upholstered Daybed with Bolster and Loose Seat Cushion on Oak Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The foster daybed can be used in various rooms - super comfortable loose seat cushion made of foam wrapped in down and feather with a matching bols...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches.
Cherry wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Pair of 19th Century Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French oval back side chairs.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Collection of twelve Chairs
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 19th Century Collection of twelve Chairs
1890-1900,
Beech wood,
Introducing an exceptional collection of twelve chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Two of the...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair Art Nouveau Neoclassical Chairs , Hand-Carved Walnut, Spring Leather Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1990s, elegant chairs restored and polished to wax, finely hand-carved walnut, seat in original leather in good condition with straps and springs.
Suitable for writing table or for e...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Long Upholstered Bench with Nail Head and Fluted Leg Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large 9' Neoclassical upholstered bench with nail head details and fluted brown finished legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Side Chairs in Walnut two-tone Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century pair of French Neoclassical side chairs in walnut two-tone ( ebonizedthe front and dark walnut the back ) with seat i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut, Silk
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
Blue 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 Chateau Blue leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of four neoclassical side chairs.
Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Light Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Cuba Brown leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Set of 6 Neo-Classic Birdseye Maple Chairs, Brussels, Circa: 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
These beautiful dining chairs were at one time in the Paris estate of Eleanor Post Hutton (Close), the daughter of Marjorie Merriweather Post of Post cereal fame. They have long been...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
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
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs.
Our pair of Italian draped poufs or ottomans are paint decorated lovely shades of Tuscan colors as they hail from ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Italian 1820s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs with Carved Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four Italian neoclassical walnut dining room side chairs from the early 19th century, with carved splat, fluted legs and new upholstery. Born in Italy during the first quart...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian walnut chairs.
Outstanding large pair of antique Italian Louis XVI walnut chairs, armchairs or fauteuils ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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