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
Pair Of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Scroll back of generous proportions. Gilded details at top of back. Scroll arms with acanthus carving. Raised on turned tapered legs. Casters. Manly size scale.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Sofa or Canape
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An important French Neoclassical painted & parcel gilt canapé first quarter 19th century Lombardy, Italy. The backrest with paneled top rail decorated with wreaths, the wooden armres...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage wrought iron chaise lounge chairs by Woodard, flower and leaves pattern
Located in San Jose, CA
SET of 2 vintage Chaise lounge chairs by Russell Woodard, with flower and leaves pattern,
rare pieces
made of wrought iron
on wheels to mo...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Conversation set, Set of 3, Brown Jordan Tamiami Patio chairs and a side table
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Mid Century Brown Jordan
Tamiami patio armchairs Tan color and matching side table. aluminum frames and vinyl strapping. This set is built well and durable. Very good vintage...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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
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
Set of 4 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Chairs, Parcel Gilt & Painted, Sphinx Ca
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 4 carved side chairs, desk chairs, office chairs. Finely detailed set of Neoclassical Gustavian Chairs each in a nice scalamandre fabric having winged sphinxes on the back res...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs by Pennsylvania House edited by Fantoni, 1970s
Located in Koper, SI
This chairs are made from solid cherry wood with a transparent glossy finish, and belong to the American Homestead Collection by Pennsylvania House ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
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
Tamiami Chaise lounge chair+ side table by Brown Jordan, Aluminum + Vinyl straps
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Mid Century Brown Jordan tamiami patio set
chaise Lounge chair with side
table(16" square, 15" H)
Tan color
made of never rusting aluminum some scratches on the paint
Lounger...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Cherry Wood, Inlaid Woods, Original Upholstery
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
Classic Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a tufted and upholstered backrest and cushion, with brass nailhead trim details raised on traditional square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 33" W x 34" D x 39"
Seat - 18.5" H
Arm - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Parkbänk Nr. 3 by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk
Located in London, GB
An original Nr. 3 Parkbänk designed by Folke Bensow for Näfveqvarns Bruk in the 1920s.
The cast iron ends to the bench show fine craftsmanship, with their design pulling away from t...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Sparta Armchair
Located in London, GB
A bold and sensual chair that is voluminous in scale. Pronounced by its prominent bolster arms and curved covered seat and back.
Available in mohair velvet, cotton velvet, alpaca wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple
Gilt Painted Neoclassical Style Stools by William Switzer- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of carved wood stools hand painted in crackle paint and gilt detailing. The stools are a neoclassical style with newer fabric. The feet are balls painted in gilt.
Furniture can...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, lo...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set.
2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table.
These chairs were made by Homecrest, and are made in 1960's.
Made of iron, so they are very sturdy.
They are wonderful f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Antique Lyre Back Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Wonderful Lyre Back chair. Beautiful grained wood and lines. Metal spindles with ball finials. New laminate over silk blend upholstery with a Chinoise...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set
2 Homecrest rocking and swivel armchairs and telescoping table that measures 30” in diameter with plastic top
These chairs were made by ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Rose Tarlow Painted Parcel Gilt Brighton Armchairs
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of lacquer painted armchairs by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House, Hollywood, CA. Known as Brighton armchairs they feature a carved decorative...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver / bronze faux marbleized fabric. It is purported to be Italian. There is some age approp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
Homecrest Grenada loveseat Glider with cushions and coffee table, Circa 1960’s
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
2 piece set wired love seat glider and coffee table
made of wrought iron
set includes
1 glider love seat
1 rectangular coffee table
Circa 1960's by
love seat measures
54" wide × 28" ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
American West Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Classic Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With brown traditional top grain Vintage Havana leather, with high classic wingback backrest and boxed cushion seat raised on tapered legs.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A midcentury Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 27.25" an ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of American West Leather Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Italian Venetian Gold 6-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Italian Venetian-style (19th Cent) walnut high-back salon / living room set with carved cupid heads and gold upholstery. (3 side chairs, 2 arm ch...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style curule form beech wood benches, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Italian Neoclassical Blue & Gray Decorated Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical blue and gray decorated bench, the rectangular upholstered seat in flame-stitch bargello needlwork, above a molded seat ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details.
Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H
Seat - 19" H
Arm - 25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet
Casual Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
In an antique brown leather, the round stool is an ideal stool to set aside the bed, a chair, or sofa.
Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 18" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
19th C. Continental Side Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th Century Continental diminutive Side Chair in Fruitwood, upholstered in Vintage African Kuba Cloth.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with nailhead trim details.
A classic design that works well with almost ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Long X-Based Bench In Gold Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A classic piece! This is a long, neo-classical style hardwood bench with gold velvet upholstery. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The frame of the base has a dar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Galvin Classic Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with nailhead trim details.
A classic design that works well with almost any decor.
Completely Made in USA, with traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered seat Add this beautiful piece to any décor. The perfect desk chair or accent in an ent...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Lucania Centuries Sofa
Located in București, RO
Lucania Centuries Sofa
Elevate your livingroom to new heights of grandeur and elegance with the captivating Lucania Centuries sofa. Its imposing presence...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Red Chenille Upholstered Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Red chenille upholstered chaise lounge, unmarked. In good condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions: 29" H x 74" W x 40" D; ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Chenille
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair Of American Classical Mahogany Footstools
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat raised on a reverse scroll carved base. Both sides finished.
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Karges Neo Classic Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Karges may not be familiar to you but it has been called "The Last Great American Furniture Company". Karges represents high quality hand-made beautiful furniture. These dining chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Neoclassical Lyre Chair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful survivor! Lyre Back side chair with subtle detailing across back support. Sleek sophisticated lines. Solid and sturdy.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $300
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
19th Century Pennsylvania Painted Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pennsylvania single board plank seat bench settee, 19th c. of Pine & Poplar enhanced with new custom cushion. The bench is professionally restored with re -glued joinery, sanded wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar, Pine
Vintage Campanino Chiavari chair by Gaetano Descalzi for Fratelli Levaggi 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Campanino Chiavari chair in black lacquered walnut, designed by Gaetano Descalzi and produced by Fratelli Levaggi, this edition dates back to...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Lacquer
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, 2
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style Green-Painted Armchairs, two associated, one in the French Louis XVI taste with carved crest rail above an upholstered back with down swept acanthus carved arms a...
Category
Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Ebonized & Gilded Bench by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded bench by Baker Furniture Company. Beautiful newly upholstered seat cushion.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
German Neoclassical Creme Painted And Giltwood Bench From Schloss Seelowitz
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat . The frame with fan carved spandrel borders. Raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Estate of Martin Trust. Boston Ma. Schloss Seelowitz was the countr...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century, Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Stools
Located in IT
20th century, pair of neoclassical Italian carved Lacquered gilt wood stools
Measurements: cm W 65 x D 43.5 x H 72. Seat height with cushion 59 cm; seat height without cushion 44 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Paradise Ossa Armchair
Located in București, RO
Paradise Ossa Armchair
Introducing our luxury Paradise Ossa Armchair from the Mas A Tierra collection. It features plush velvet upholstery and beautiful wood legs. This exceptional d...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Lucania Cythera Sofa
Located in București, RO
Lucana Cythera Sofa
Introducing our luxurious Lucania Cythera Sofa from the Mas A Tierra collection, featuring exquisite velvet upholstery. This unique design showcases hand-painted ...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Feathers
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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