Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Fabric, Bamboo
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.
Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
Fabric, Bamboo
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
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
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
$2,725 / item
Sofia Armchair, Oxford Blue
Located in Isleworth, GB
Designed in a classic silhouette, the Sofia is complimented with an overstuffed seat cushion and an inviting, wide shape. Sofia is as comfortable as she is elegant, supported by tap...
Linen
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
$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 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
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
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
Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with padded back and armrests within a channeled frame, enriched with stylized foliate and floral motives; the over-uphosltered seat over a deep seat rail and boldly reeded fron...
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
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
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...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of Swedish Empire Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of early 19th-century Swedish Empire chairs, defined by their bold architectural silhouettes and disciplined neoclassical lines. The rectangular upholstered backs are...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Wood and Newly Upholstered Loveseats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite pair of Italian Neoclassical late 18th century two-seat chair settees or loveseats. These antique walnut tete-a-tetes feature a straight top-rail along the back, over a dou...
Upholstery, Walnut
Hendrix Allardyce Neoclassical Venetian Style Painted Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary hand-carved library armchair designed by Hendrix Allardyce Hollywood, CA. Crafted in the Venetian taste with neoclassical motifs...
Fabric, Wood
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
$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
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
$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
$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 French Provincial Cherrywood Trestle-Form Long Benches, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slender seat supported by trestle supports with ball feet, strong and functional
Cherry
French serpentine bench cream painted with gilt accents and silk upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
This classic bench is designed with serpentine graceful curved lines It is made of hardwood and painted in a cream hue with gold Painted accents. The cushion is upholstered in a fine...
Silk, Hardwood
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
Continental Neoclassical Painted Settee with Orientalist Scenes, c. 1830
Located in Savannah, GA
Continental Neoclassical carved, painted, and parcel‑gilt settee with vasiform backs painted with Orientalist oil scenes, circa 1830. The scrolling frame with downswept arms and tape...
Fabric, Wood
Two Antique Figural Gilt Wrought Iron Benches, Oscar Bach, c. 1910, USA
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and architecturally scaled gilt wrought iron bench attributed to Oscar Bach, a master of American Beaux-Arts and Neoclassical decorative metalwork. This monumental figural ben...
Bronze, Iron
J.-B. III Lelarge, Set of Six Cabriolet Armchairs, France, Circa 1780
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare set of six cabriolet armchairs in carved beech, painted cream white. Resting on four tapered, fluted legs, the flared seat is supported by a set of traverses adorned with a frie...
Wood
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
Mid-century Wing Back Armchair in green leather, UK
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A refined British mid‑century wing back armchair, upholstered in deep olive‑green leather with a beautifully aged patina. The high, sculptural back and elegantly flared wings give th...
Leather, Wood
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
Italian Modern Brass Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Brass Bench. Offered is a great Italian mid century brass curule style bench newly upholstered in a beautiful blue boucle fabric. Perfect in many rooms and easily move...
Brass
1980’s Neoclassic Large Scale Armchair with Distressed Finish by Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Neoclassic large-scale armchair with distressed finish & fixed seat & loose back cushions wearing taupe & beige fabric w/leaf details by Bernhardt from Vargas Fine F...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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...
Cane, Fruitwood
$2,578
Wheelchair, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Car with upholstered seat and cushioning of two wheels in the rear and a smaller and addressable by means of a crank, in the front part. The support for the feet has been decorated w...
Metal
Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
Wood
Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio
By Bjork Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom dining banquette or settee handcrafted by Björk Studio using a solid maple hardwood frame with a dark Espresso finish. The design is defined by its Klismos influence, featurin...
Fabric, Hardwood, Maple
$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
$1,020Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Wood
Roll Arm Cream Sofa With Large Nail Head Trim
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This sophisticated roll-arm cream sofa exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and refined details. The large nailhead trim runs along the back, arms and base, adding a touc...
Fabric
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...
Beech
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 ...
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
$1,986 / item
Tufted Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA, it features deep hand-tufting and fabric-covered buttons, evoking the refined seating of 19th-century England. The rich brocade-inspired fabric and intricate d...
Brocade, Wood
$2,102 / item
Updated Modern Classic Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Updated Modern classic wingchair, covered in linen to make it neutral and easily placed in any environment. The real drama comes into focus when viewing the exposed ash construction ...
Linen, Wood
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
Maison Jansen Black Leather Daybed with Gilded Foliate Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen daybed features a squared headboard and footboard on a scrolling base veneered in figured wood. The piece is adorned wit...
Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 18.5"W x 20.25"D x 37.5"H. Seat Height: 18.25". Very ...
Oak
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench. The frame is gilt metal, black painted with gold floral arrangements. Original seat fabric. Made in Italy. There is a...
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured has a cream and gold gilt finish, solid wood f...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Fruitwood and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Fruitwood and Upholstered Side Chairs Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 34.5" in height. Seat height is 18"
Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs with Cast Bronze Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so elegant! This is a pair of late 19th century Italian neo-classical style arm chairs. The frame is a carved mahogany with peg construction. The grey linen blend upholster...
Bronze
French Neoclassical Distressed Leather & Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful aged French leather and walnut neoclassical desk or boudoir dressing table chair, in original leather with lovely brass tacking and stunning bronze jabots, with an acanthus...
Brass
Neoclassical Golden Wrought Iron Bench with Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Period golden wrought iron bench with original seat cushion. The bench can be used as is or refinished to taste. F-739-335
Wrought Iron
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
By Rose Tarlow
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...
Fabric, Wood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Stools
Located in IT
This pair of center stools was made in Naples towards the end of the 18th century, during the Neoclassical period. The rectangular seats are upholstered in blue velvet fabric, which ...
Wood
Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neoclassic style beechwood armchairs, circa 1930s. The back with a black incised crest rail and ebonized spindles, an upholstered seat, down swept arms resting on vase shaped...
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800
Located in Madrid, EX
A pair of chairs crafted from birch and curly birch (Karelian) featuring clean lines and balanced proportions characteristic of Russian transitional furniture from the early 1800s. T...
Birch, Ebony
Spectacular Pair of French Neoclassical Figural Leather Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Neoclassical armchairs having original leather seats and arms as well as original paint, all in very good condition. This is a truly unique and special pair of fine q...
Leather, Wood
André Arbus attr. two metal bronze velvet neoclassical armchairs 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant Monsieur and Madame André Arbus attributed armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. These were usually placed in a li...
Metal, Bronze
Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
Wrought Iron