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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
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

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Fabric, 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

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Brass

A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Wrought Iron

Upholstered Club Chair Shown in Tweed Fabric with Nailhead Trim and Carved
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colin club chair is an elegant addition to your Den or Library. All handcrafted in our shop in Brooklyn, it is upholstered with hand tied springs and ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

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Linen, Mahogany

Set of Twelve Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality complete set of twelve Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Giltwood

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of Bar Stool Dining Chairs
By Alberto Giacometti, Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 Bar Stool Dining Chairs In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, coated with an exquisite aged pewt...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

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Iron, Wrought Iron

American Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
A set of 10 American Upholstered Dining Chairs, the set consisting of two arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Wrap yourself in luxury while at the dining table, with these beautiful Americ...
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2010s Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Embroidered Round Poof
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly benchmade and upholstered in the USA, this exquisite vanity-height ottoman features a plush high-density foam cushion, ensuring both comfort and support. The luxurious 100%...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 18.44" All items ship from High Point...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Velvet, Birch

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 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

Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Set of Faldistori, Savonarola Armchair and Footstool or Bench in forged and wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments. The Acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats w...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Hardwood, Paint

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

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Aluminum

Fine Pair of 19th C Decorative Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs of Neo-
Located in Benington, Herts
Extremely fine pair of decorative 19th Century Italian painted and parcel gilt armchairs of neo-classical design. Italian Late 19th C - Circa 1880. Oozing style these very attr...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Beech

Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant set of four neoclassical dining chairs, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original vibrant yellow ostrich print vinyl upholstery.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, 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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved-wood sofa bench with rushed seat from the 19th century. This antique bench from France has been beautifully carved with Neoclassical details, featuring a gracefully curved top rail which gives way to an open back with three widely-spaced back rests; all carved in a lyre motif. The top rail gently wraps to the sides, creating a tub-style effect. Hand-woven rushed seats give this piece a more casual comfort appeal. The wood skirt is a neat, straight line, and is raised upon four slender and curvy legs...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

EAST SIDE Lounge Armchair Neoclassical Inspiration Pink Leather and Brass
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The meeting between postmodern architecture and the vibrant art scene of 1980s New York gives life to this timeless armchair, integrating neoclassical style with the modernity of the...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Seating

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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

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Mahogany

French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The tiger velvet cushion and pillows could be Scalamandre, but I have no way of knowing for...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

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Brass, Steel

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

Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs.
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Four Italian Brass Chiavari Chairs. Offered is an unusual set of 4 brass Chiavari high back chairs. These versatile chairs would be great flanking a console table or chest, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Brass

Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the l...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as feather chairs the bespoke set has a custom lacquered finish. The frames were inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Wingback Leather Chair Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
With the Chateau Blue traditional top grain Vintage style leather, with high classic wingback backrest and boxed cushion seat raised on tapered legs. Dimensions: 28" W x 36" D x 40"...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather

Spanish wrought iron dining chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
These must be the most elegant chairs we've seen to date. Made out of patinated wrought iron, stitched leather seats and with a beautiful design, these rustic dining chairs will be...
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1960s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Wrought Iron

Pair of George III Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Oval upholstered back with oval carved paterae and bellflower crestrail , carved down swept arms and serpentine upholstered seat raised on stop fluted tapered square legs , spade fee...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Other

Maison Baccarat Crystal Room Restaurant Style Nickel Plated Dining Chair Set 10
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of ten Italian nickel-plated over Brass Chiavari chairs. Consisting out of 6 Dining Chairs and 4 high back Side Chairs. New light violet silk upholstery. Similar c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Neoclassical Style Caned Seat and Back Patinated Solid Walnut Arm Chairs Its dimensions are approximately 22.5 inches wide x 24 inches in depth and 36.75" in height. Seat he...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs Country: France Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Mohair Style: ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Alpaca

19th C. Italian Carved Throne Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 47 1/4 in W: 27 in D: 32 in SH: 18 in This 19th C. Italian Carved Throne Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery is made of the highest...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Mohair Slipper or Lounge Chairs, Traditional, Velvet The pair having plush padded seat and back rests framed in a twine multicolor welt with matching cushions...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Iron Brass X-Base Seat Stool Oscar Bruno Bach Neoclassical 1920s
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This is a very well made, early 20th century stool or seat after Oscar Bach. This model in the Neoclassical style has a central female figure surrounded by c-scrolls. The relief matc...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of six early 19th century neoclassical gilt and gesso decorated dining chairs. Upholstered rectangular geometric backs featuring stepped sides and flared tops outlined in gilt ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Eighteenth Century Venetian Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Transitional with a shaped arched upholstered back and seat raised on square tapered legs. Wonderful original painted surface with a light green and painted with floral sprays and gi...
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1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs Set of Four
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new light grey animal print upholstery. Straight clean lines to the three slatted backs with beautiful draping garlands a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Wood

Canvas and Leather Strap Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A canvas and leather strap ottoman with nailhead trim accents. The classic cube design makes it a perfect transitional piece of furniture to use ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Canvas

PPair Of Neoclassical Style Arm Chairs With Silk Upholstery For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant pair of armchairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scrolled turned and blocked stiles leading to th...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk

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

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Gold Leaf

Set of Eight 20th Century Ebonised Neo-Classical Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight mid-20th Century Continental Neo-Classical style ebonised dining chairs. Circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Neoclassical Armchair in Wood and Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Neoclassical Armchair in Wood and Velvet, Europe, 19th Century. This is a wonderful antique armchair in a distinct neoclassical style. Majestic appearance with elegant detai...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Black High Back Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain onyx black leather, this chair features a dramatic high-back design that creates an elegant silhouette. The winged sides and gently curved arms are ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Zoomorphic Armchair W/ Scalamandre Velvet C 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, possibly 18th century - but conservatively 1820 with later paint. This Italian Neoclassical armchair, circa 1820, is a masterful example of the craftsmanship and artistic ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood

Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery. Come from Italy and are in the classic Grand Tour Style, made circa 1950. In all origin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

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Bronze

Pair of Boston late Classical slip seat mahogany side chairs, 1830-45
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered late Classical upholstered slip seat side chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut sec...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany

Set Of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. With two arm and four side chairs. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scrol...
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20th Century Unknown 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere armchairs with carved molded reeded edges, floral corner decorative finials, flanking scrolled arms, floral corner rosettes, and terminating on the ori...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

Classic Tufted Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Chateau Blue leather with button tufted backrest and a cushioned seat, raised on a swivel base. Dimensions: 30" W x 28" D x 31...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

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Leather

Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm. Ebon...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classic French Dining Chairs in Cherry Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated sunbleached Cherry wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Traditional Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain havana brown leather, this chair exudes luxury while offering durability for years of use. The gently rolled back, curved arms, and detailed nailhead ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

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Leather, 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

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Red Tufted Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage Chesterfield style arm chairs feature vintage red leather upholstery, tufted seat backs, and hardwood arms and base. Dimensions: 25w 26d 35h 20sh 25ah Conditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

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Faux Leather

French Modern Neoclassical Mahogany and Suede Tri-Corner Stools, Andre Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of french Directoire period stools / benches with stunning tapered legs that are partially cantilevered over the frame and a rare three leg and three corner structure. ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Classic Upholstered Dining Chair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beautiful homage to English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a deli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut & Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1940s Italian carved walnut and gilt Bergere chairs newly upholstered in a green velvet. They are unmarked and in very good condition. The legs are fluted and taper...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Down

Pair of Baker Neoclassical Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and handsome pair of baker neoclassical style occasional chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru velvet with black grosgrain detai...
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20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Stool
Located in Long Island City, NY
A beautifully balanced neoclassical stool, with remnants of the original paint and recently restored caning. Seat cushion of linen and vintage leather included.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

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