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
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Brass
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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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
Brass
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast...
Sheepskin, Mahogany
$1,557 / item
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark 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. S...
Wood
Loveseat / Confident – Louis-Philippe style, Napoleon III period – Solid mahog
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis-Philippe style two-seater loveseat, Napoleon III period, circa 1850-1870, in solid mahogany stained dark brown. Double medallion back structure, topped with crests sculpted ...
Hardwood
Set of Four Michael Taylor Bronzed Metal Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four bronzed metal klismos patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor model # MTD-1006 garden chair. The chairs are crafte...
Aluminum
Faux Bamboo Windsor Side Chair
Located in Chireno, 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...
Birch, Fruitwood
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench
By Maison Jansen, Samuel Copelon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench with Cast Bronze Swan Embellishments.
Metal
$6,600Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Green Gold Silk Damask Rolled Arm Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Green-gold silk damask upholstered chair with rolled arms, tapered mahogany legs, pleated skirt and loose seat and back cushion. This custom chair was made fairly recently but defi...
Silk, Down, Upholstery, Wood
$1,400 / item
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet. From a Palm Beach estate meticulously ...
Iron
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
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....
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...
Mohair, Mahogany
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Michael Taylor Margot labeled dining chairs featuring a weathered and distressed finish to mimic age. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs mea...
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Stylw Srolled Iron And Leather Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style scrolled leather and iron bench. It is not marked. The seat is a hard seat. It is in very good condition.
Iron
Neoclassical Brass Vanity Seat, Occasional Stool, Footstool.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Neoclassical Brass Vanity Seat, Occasional Stool, Footstool. Elegant vintage vanity, occasional stool, footstool in glowing solid brass design. Round stool top sits on 4 cabriole s...
Brass
Tufted Settee with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt Shown in Grey Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Marion sofa is a custom piece and timeless style shown in grey velvet but also available in COL or COM in any size wanted. handcrafted maple frame with t...
Velvet, Maple
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
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...
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Rush, Maple
Vintage Traditional Style Frontgate Studded Leather Swivel Stool, a Set of 3
Located in Plainview, NY
This set of three backless Frontgate bar stools blends classic sophistication with timeless durability. Each stool features a plush, round seat upholstered in premium, espresso-color...
Leather
Italian Carved Wood Triple Splat Back Cherry Settee, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Cherry carved splat back settee with floral scrolled motif, scrolled flanking arms , connecting serpentine stretchers, and terminating on the original slipper feet. Settee ha...
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads. Offered is a handsome Italian Neoclassical style brass curule bench with lions heads on all corners terminating in paw feet. Our bench ha...
Brass
$34,511
The Buckingham Palace Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional bespoke carved giltwood sofa modelled closely upon the sofa in Buckingham Palace. The feet altered to a more delicate scroll toe. The original sofa was removed from th...
Giltwood
1950s Iron Lyre Back Settee With Brass Swan Heads & Paw Feet by Samuel Copelon
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A striking and highly sculptural iron settee attributed to Samuel Copelon, France, circa 1950s. This elegant mid-century piece showcases a refined lyre-back design, accented by hand-...
Metal, Brass
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Style Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight lacquered neoclassical klismos dining armchairs attributed to Michael Taylor. The chairs feature solid beech carved frames with a klismos style tablet back and w...
Leather, Beech
19th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wood Stool with Velvet Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood stool, with nicely upholstered seat, from the 19th century. This antique stool from France has been elaborately carved in Neoclassical e...
Wood
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut And Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood benches from Tuscany. Each three seat bench is raised by four square cabriole legs with the f...
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Carved Canape Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite French Louis XVI style canapé is a masterclass in Neoclassical elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The piece features a gracefully curved, wrap-around backrest that ...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Italian Brass Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Vanity Chair. Offered is a beautiful Italian mid century brass vanity chair, slipper chair, dressing table chair or side chair with ...
Brass
Pair Neoclassical Style Mongolian Curly Hair Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Neoclassical style Mongolian curly hair giltwood chairs featuring carved wood drapery seat back and finials with channelled legs,
Hide, Giltwood
Neoclassical-style Tufted Leather Side Chair with Greek Key Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a handsome Barnard & Simonds Co. upholstered side chair with a curved "scoop" or "gondole" back flowing with a flourish down to sword-like “sabre” legs. The piece fea...
Brass
$1,578
Fauteuil Poltrona Frau
By Renzo Frau
Located in Moutier, CH
Le fauteuil Lyra de Poltrona Frau est habillé d’un magnifique cuir jaune Giallo chaleureux, affichant une belle patine de couleur qui témoigne de son histoire. C’est un fauteuil vint...
Leather, Beech
Set of 4 Ladderback Rush Bottom seat Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Rush set ladder back chairs made of Oak. It has 7 leg stretchers to insure support and sturdiness.
Rush, Oak
White sofa by Medea , Italy
By Medea 1905
Located in Miami, FL
White Sofa by Medea , Italy
Fabric, Wood
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...
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French sofa bench, crafted around 1820, showcases the timeless sophistication of early 19th-century furniture design. Made from solid walnut, the bench feat...
Walnut
French Neoclassical Sofa Donna Jacquard Champagne Handmade Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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...
Gold Plate
Pair of Midcentury French Bergeres in Brown Leather & Walnut 1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Leather Bergeres with carved walnut frames. Upholstery tacks frame the edges. Creases in the seat cushions but not worn thru. Will try to have them recolored. Otherw...
Leather, Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted And Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted And Giltwood Bench. Offered is a stunning Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style painted and giltwood bench professionally upholstered in a plush ...
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th C. French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 19th Century French Empire Regency Mahogany Side Chair with Bronze Ormolu. Item features finely cast bronze ormolu, rounded back with carved top rail, beautiful crotch mahogany...
Bronze
Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
Fabric, Bamboo
A Significantly Important and Rare 18th Century French Sleigh Form Crown Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
This outstanding piece of French Nobility history with its opulent hand painted lacquered decoration featuring classical figures and motifs, set upon a deep, dark olive green backgro...
Wood
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...
Wood, Paint
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; ther...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage X Form Steel Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A strong and decorative steel bench with curved top and X form frame and scrolled ends on ball feet. With an incurved slatted seat and center stretcher. Solid feeling with good weigh...
Steel
$2,673 / item
Sofia Armchair, Pepper
Located in Isleworth, GB
Designed in a classic silhouette, the Sofia's magnificent shape is complimented with an overstuffed seat cushion and an inviting, wide shape. Sofia is as comfortable as she is elega...
Cotton
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.
Wood
$3,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair of Painted 18th century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
1790 French Neoclassical beautiful original grey painted side chairs with traces of old gilding, carved with acanthus leaves, wheat and urns. Reeded legs.
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Bergères Chairs with a matching ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Bergères and Matching Ottoman in a newly upholstered blue velvet. Ottoman size 21/21/14
Wool, Velvet
$4,612 / set
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...
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Chairs, Southern Germany, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical chairs crafted from cherrywood, featuring square tapered front legs and slightly splayed saber legs at the back. The seats are newly upholstered in a green strip...
Upholstery, Cherry
Hickory Chair Neoclassical Cane Back Chairs in Black and Gold - a Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
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...
Silk, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
$3,686 / item
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 ...
Leather, Wood
Neo-Classical Style Satinwood William Switzer Game Table Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of William Switzer satinwood side chairs with ebonized target backs. They were manufactured in Canada .They are well made with peg construction and are marked. The blac...
Upholstery, Satinwood
$780Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neo-Classical mahogany upholstered Récamier. The lounge chair is raised by lovely lightly scrolled fluted legs. The straight apron displays a...
Mahogany
The Wimbledon Tennis Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved teak tennis bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pads upholstered in client’s own material. Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week...
Teak
Robért Arm Chair - Aged White, Gold & Noir
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century inspired Italian Neoclassical armchair exudes whimsy and grandeur with its distinctive design. The chair features hand-carved lion legs, which are ebonized and cont...
Leather, Wood, Paint