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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
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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather

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 - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...
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1990s American Neoclassical Seating

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Cotton, Wood, Down

Six New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs, Set of Six, Most likely Connecticut, Circa 1840 The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of Six English Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine set of six English neoclassical dining chairs, the most unusual back splats with carved rosettes, honeysuckle and wreath carving, th...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

2oth C. A Pair of Custom Upholstered Armchairs in Scottish Wool Plaid and Velvet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. USA, a pair wingback armchairs, newly upholstered in a dark Scottish wool plaid fabric, which adds a touch of sophistication and a masculine feel. The plaid pattern is s...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood & Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs - A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Rosewood

Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch. Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Carved Wood Curcule Benches by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage curcule-style benches, each having a rectangular upholstered crown seat, on X-frame base, its legs carved with anthemion details ending with rosettes, joined by folia...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered, at some point, so is in very good condition. A few ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

Vintage Regency Henredon Burnished Brass Dolphin Klismos Dining Chairs -Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six vintage Henredon dining chairs, where timeless Regency elegance meets the iconic Klismos form. Each chair is a testament...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise by Baker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise lounge manufactured by Baker,, Frame in excellent original condition.. original fabric upholstery has minor marks,,hav...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 American Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of six New England Hitchcock Style chairs. Hand painted / stenciled and gilt with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

A set of four French wrought iron and brass chairs in the manner of Andre Arbus.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined set of four French chairs, circa 1950, crafted in wrought iron with brass accents and designed in the elegant neoclassical style associated with André Arbus. Each chair fea...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Russian Neoclassic 9-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Russian Neoclassic mahogany and carved parcel gilt trimmed living room / salon set (19th Cent) (loveseat, 6 arm chairs, 2 side chairs)
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with tooled leather seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 19.5"D x 41.25"H...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Oak

Neo Classic Mahogany Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Neo Classic mahogany side chair, the flame veneered bar top rail and solid splat above an upholstered seat, on square tapering legs. Dimensions...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Regency George IV Neo-Classical Architectural Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique Regency carved mahogany hall chairs, in the Neo-Classical style, 1830's. The chairs having an architectural twin 'Swan's Neck' pediment to the top & flanking a...
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1830s English Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar pedestal with trefoil platform base on turned and suppressed bun feet. Rosewood an...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine

Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Neoclassical Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a timeless statement in any room! Hand-crafted from exotic imported mahogany, which was exception...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
A unique pair of late 19th century Danish ebonized and parcel gilt showframe armchairs with tub backs and swan head armrests , This Danish tub chairs ...
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1880s British Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather

Pair of French Neoclassical Painted Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French neoclassical giltwood dining chairs featuring a compound shaped rectangular back, carved foliate crest, ornate painted frame with decorative embellishments, padded back and se...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th century American Bird's-Eye and Tiger Maple Sleigh Bed
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic American sleigh bed in a double size. Made of fine New England tiger and bird's-eye maple, it is solid, sturdy and would fit a mattress approximately 75 inches x 50 inches.Se...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs W/ Faux Tortoise & Silver Gilt Frames - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style bergere chairs with faux tortoise and silver gilt frames the upholstery is in good condition and is a flax cotton linen blend. They have a very ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Chairs by M.G. Bindesbøll in Stained Beech with Green Wool Upholstery
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of eight chairs, designed by M.G. Bindesbøll. These chairs feature turned and stained beech frames, beautifully complemented by...
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1840s Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wool, Beech

Black Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather. With a tufted backrest and rollover arms, and two padded cushions raised on turned maho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scroll Back and Scroll Arm Club Chair with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nolis club chair is our version of one of the most popular styles of club chair known, a classic style club chair that is extremely comfortable and can be a welcome addition in a...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen

Set of 4 Black Iron and Brass Swan & Lyre Motif Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 exquisite dining side chairs having black iron lyre backs and frames with amazing brass swan heads at the tops and paw feet at the bottom of the elegant thin legs. Seats ar...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian Neoclassical Style Trompe l'oeil Carved Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Italian window bench crafted in the neoclassical taste featuring carved plume feathers and swag. The trompe l'oeil bench is hand-carved from beech with an intentionally dist...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 13 Fine French Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of 13 fine French Neoclassical cherry wood dining chairs in an Empire-Directoire style with carved and blackened wood details.
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut side chairs from the mid-19th century features slightly concave pierced backs, marrying perfectly the sitter's body. On each chair, the...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Armchair Attributed to Horrix with Victor & Rolf Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...
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1870s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Damask, Walnut

Reupholstered Pair of Arm Dining Chairs for Mastercraft
Located in Medina, OH
Indulge in the timeless sophistication of these ivory colored Mastercraft dining chairs. The sleek, rounded design, completed with a black lacquered hardwood frame exudes modern lux...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Baltic Neoclassical Klismos and Curule Form Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A chic, rare, and unusual pair of circa 1800 Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-metal rosette moun...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

A Pair of Hand-Painted Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Neoclassical Style Side Chairs having custom blue silk cushion, painted and parcel giltwood body with carved acanthus leaf back support traveling up to octagonal ...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Brunschwig & Fils Custom Piedmont Tufted Loveseat in Geometric Velour Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
A beautifully constructed two-seat "Piedmont" loveseat by Brunschwig & Fils, the esteemed American house known for its impeccable craftsmanship and refined textiles. This custom-upho...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, 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

Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XVI period Fauteuil, with Neoclassical carved designs throughout the exposed Walnut frame. Dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s, and Italian in origin. The ov...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Upholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa show...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is very likely the work of prominent cabinetmaker Joseph B. Barry (1757-1839). With wor...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with neoclassical swag motif along the center and c...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Style Settee with Carved Wood and Black Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Italian Neoclassical style settee featuring intricate carving details. The top part of the backrest is decorated with a series of classical figures, a characteristic of ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK. Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Connecti...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Maple

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet....
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Neoclassical Seating

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