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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
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Decorated Green Settees with Cream Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent pair of matching benches or small settees made in the French Louis XVI neoclassical taste . Beautifully carved green painted frames decorated with a neoclassical motif vi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Seating group, France c. 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece seating group consisting of two armchairs (95 x 66 x 64 x 45 cm) and one large armchair (97 x 98 x 70 x 45 cm) made of mahogany. The group is covered with a green fabric....
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany, Fabric

Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs are the perfect choice for cozy seating groups, bedrooms, or anywhere a surprisingly comfortable seat with...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

Neoclassical X Style Steel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Steel and brass Neoclassical X bench with genuine white leather seat cushion.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Brass, Steel

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Birch, Fruitwood

Vintage Regency Cast Iron Lyre Back Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless elegance of a 19th-century formal garden with this exquisite pair of vintage cast iron armchairs. Each chair is a work of art, featuring an ornate, open-work back ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

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Iron

Kindel "Baltimore" Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful settee by Kindel Furniture The "Baltimore" settee with painted lacquered finish and brass capped feet Needs to be reupholstered
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1990s American Neoclassical Seating

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Brass

Painted Neoclassical Side or Desk Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Neoclassical side or desk chair with laurel wreath & studs.
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and complete set of twelve French 19th century Neoclassical style Mahogany, Giltwood and Ormolu dining chairs. The set of dining chairs consists of ten side chairs an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Ormolu

Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Fruitwood And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Italian neo-classical style carved fruitwood bergere chairs. The have carved and painted frames. The upholstery is an seafoam blend of some sort and in very good con...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Dennis & Leen for Formations Furniture Neoclassical Cut Velvet Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Furniture Neoclassical Cut Velvet Bench.
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1990s American Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood

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

Brown Leather Reclining Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, top-grain brown leather, it boasts classic design elements like rolled arms, a high back, and hand-applied nailhead trim for a look that exudes sophistication. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

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Leather

Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms, feather and down back and side cushions and a hand rolled mattress edge...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany

Vintage Regency Twisted Tassle Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unveil a touch of exquisite Hollywood Regency glamour with this charming Vintage Twisted Tassel Vanity Stool, a delightful accent piece brimming with unique character. This elegant b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Seating

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Wicker, Rattan, Rush

Hickory Chair Neoclassical Cane Back Chairs in Black and Gold - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
This set of elegant side chairs by Hickory Chair showcase an austere neoclassical styling and have been treated with a black and gold finish for decadent visual appeal. Inset cane pa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Arden sofa with velvet fabric and opening in arms with inside wood panels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted Arden sofa shown in velvet fabric with back cushions. Upholstered arms with inside wood panel made in and finished in dark walnut. Down & feather envelop seat cus...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Leather Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage wrought iron Neoclassical bench with woven leather seat.
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

20th Century Classizim Style Empire Swan Chaise Longue
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid beechwood, partially ebonized and gilded. (J-Sam-7).
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood, Beech, Maple

Neo-Classical Style Satinwood William Switzer Game Table Side Chairs, S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome set of neo-classical style satinwood side chairs by William Switzer out of Canada. The frames are in great shape but the vintage upholstery is not. They are except...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Satinwood

Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla. Item features a heavy cast aluminum construction, pierced f...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Aluminum

French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall. The iron has a nice natural patina. The bed is sold alone, it does not include a mattre...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Iron

Beige Antique French Victorian Mohair Armchair
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This elegant Victorian armchair brings timeless sophistication and com...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Mohair

Vintage Regency Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Highgate” Dining Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this vintage Regency-style dining chair by Ralph Lauren is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Featuring a striking sculptural silhouette, the...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Pair of Hand-Carved and Painted Italian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils, having a painted finish showing natural wear. Its squared crestrail flanked by cassolette finials, raised on round, fluted stiles into arms with padded elbow rests...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French 1900s Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional pair of French 1900s neoclassical style side chairs with caned seats and brass detailing. This pair of neoclassical style s...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood, Wicker

Baker Limited Edition Thomas Pheasant Milling Road Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional mahogany upholstered bench designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker in a limited edition series of 15 pieces. 1989-2002 As seen in architectural Digest. Solid dark mahog...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

19th-C. Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Giltwood Bench In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique neo-classical style Italian carved giltwood bench in the manner of Maison Jansen. The leopard velvet is new. There is chippiness to the gold leaf frame. Each arm i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Vintage Neoclassical Scroll Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this exquisite vintage Neoclassical scroll bench. Drawing inspiration from the ancient Roman "curule" seat, this piece fe...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor Indoor & Outdoor The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Michael Taylor Teak Klismos Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Taylor was a iconic interior designer, and also designed a number of pieces of furniture. The Klismos design dates back to Ancient Egyptian chairs as well as Ancient Greek. ...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Teak

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Yellow Painted Cane Seat Fretwork Settee Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Yellow Painted Cane Seat Fretwork Settee Bench. Item features a sleek wooden frame with yellow painted finish and green painted trim. Circa Mid 20th Cent...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs, 18th century
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian walnut armchairs with arched top, floral carved scrolled arms, original needlepoint, and terminating on bulbous turne...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze, scrolling arms, seven legs and carved rosettes. Celebrate the classical elegance w...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs. Manufactured by the "Classic Leather" furniture company. Clean, original, ready to use condi...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts. Dime...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
“I know of no other chair like the single [sic] ‘lyre back’ one. . . . I certainly recognize it as a Boston chair considering all the individual elements, but the combination is particularly elegant.” So wrote noted scholar of Boston furniture Page Talbott when a set of four chairs of this design originally surfaced in the 1980s. Although the existence of four chairs in a specific pattern might imply that the chairs were originally part of a larger set, no additional chairs of this form have appeared in the intervening years. The lyre became a popular motif during the Neo-Classical period, and is frequently encountered as the back splat of klismos chairs, in no example more familiar than in a group of Duncan Phyfe chairs...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Black Italian Neoclassical Style Ebony Bench - Vintage Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical style ebonized bench made of hand crafted Giltwood, standing on six straight black wooden legs, in good condition. Newly upholstered...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Fabric, Ebony

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

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Hepplewhite design parcel gilded sofa with arched shaped serpentine crest rail, straight front rail and fine tapered and fluted legs. This sofa is classically upholstered and although appearing formal in design, is extremely comfortable, with secret hidden...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Serpentine

Hepplewhite Sofa
$24,795 / item
Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Steel

French Neoclassical Sofa Donna Jacquard Champagne Handmade Portugal
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sofa Donna, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. This Sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair Generous Italian Neoclassical Style Bleached Fruitwood Bergere /Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Generous Italian Neoclassical Style Bleached Fruitwood Bergere/Armchairs  Italy, 20th century  A pair of beautiful Italian Neoclassical-style Bergere Armchairs, crafted in the ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Fruitwood

Pair Of Thebes Style Mahogany X Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of well made and dramatic Benches with fine Thebes type form. Carved scrolled frames with ribbed top ends and overall scalloped leafy borders. Curved tops and scrolled legs wi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
By far one of the most beautiful and unique sets of Dining Chairs our shop has ever carried, we are delighted to present this one of kind Set of Eight drop dead gorgeous Italian Neoclassical Chairs each with unique gilded hand painted Greco Roman murals...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green grey velvet and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat height 16”.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Oscar de la Renta Home Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Style Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar de la Renta Home by Century Furniture Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Gilt Cream Painted Armchair. Circa Late 20th Century Measurements: 4...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

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

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Velvet, Beech, Pine

1990s Henderson Stripes Down Neoclassical Style Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
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1990s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Pair of Mahogany Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany, Neoclassical style armchairs with painted inlay back. Hand painted inlay features cherub and leaf details. Tapered legs and black back spindles. Great age and patin...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Mahogany

Art Deco Flox Pouf Ottoman Faux Fur Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Flox Pouf, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A comfy pouf stool with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in blue faux fur and blue velvet jacquard, Flox s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

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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