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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Wood Framed Chair with Loose Back and Seat Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Viva club chair is a beautifully styled and comfortable armchair shown with linen cushions and arm pads - all hand sewn cushions with feather and down inserts with carved wood fr...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Oak

18th Century Neo-Classical Settee from Tuscany
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Neo-Classical painted settee from Tuscany. Great patina and nice carvings as well. Upholstered in a pale gray fabric. Very rare. An exceptional piece!!
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1960’s tufted Italian Benches. Walnut bleach wood and fabric. Newly reupholstered .
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of 6 Neoclassical Gilded Green, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Dining chairs Swedish set of 6 neoclassical gilded green, Sweden. A set of six dining chairs made during the neoclassical period in Sweden, circa 1800-1810. Original gilding with gre...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and palatially scaled Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bench. This most impressive garden bench is raised on scrolled and fluted pawed legs abov...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Carrara Marble

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1880s Painted Wood Bench with Carved Waterleaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century painted bench Circa 1880 Place of Origin: Sweden Period: 19th century Dimensions: 53" W x 18.25" D x 15" H A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood bench ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elliot sofa is all hand carved with channeled back and solid channeled seat. It is shown in light tone fabric and walnut wood frame and legs. Hand carved wood frame all hair fill...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

European Neoclassical 1830s Painted Daybed with Carved Rosettes and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European Neoclassical period painted wood daybed from the early 19th century, with out-scrolling back, carved rosettes and fluted legs. Created during the second quarter of the 19t...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Transitional Brown Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending contemporary comfort with traditional elements through its exaggerated wings and rich top-grain cowhide upholstery. Masterfully crafted details include flared arms with vert...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral high end upholstery designed to showcas...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Italian Style "X" Bench with Chinoiserie Linen Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style "X" bench in a bleached walnut finish with brass knob details throughout. The bench is newly reupholstered in a soft faded chinoiserie style linen with nailhead trim de...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

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

Custom Curved Sofa with Wood Base and Loose Seat Cushion on Wood Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geneva sofa is the larger companion to the Verona sofa - same styling but slightly larger proportions - its Verona's soulmate - same strong maple framing with handcrafted upholstery with hand webbed seat platform, stitched all throughout the upholstery, and a soft foam with feather and down loose seat cushion. The wood base...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric

Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in neoclassical style from the 1950 s. The chair seat is vine color . We have one more chair slightly different size.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Low Back Armchairs, c. 1825
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 19th century, this pair of lightweight Russian armchairs stand on elegantly tapered sabre legs and feature low, arched backs and turned arms decorated with acanthu...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Six Fendi Casa Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six rare Italian Fendi Casa Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke chairs feature a soft and supple chic arctic blue leather...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style 1850s Gray Painted and Carved Armchairs with Guilloches, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style wooden armchairs from circa 1850 with carved guilloche friezes, Classic light gray painted finish and carved finials. These exquisite Swedish Neo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Settee 18th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Italian painted and parcel-gilt settee 18th century having a pierce carved ribbon crest over a padded back and a stuff over seat, raised on square tapering legs. Measure: Height 3...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

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Giltwood

Custom Ottoman and Wood Table Shown in Suede and Oak with Faux Shagrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wolcott ottoman and table is made in custom sizes and wood finishes - can be made with or without the table being upholstered - the ottoman itself is all hand sprung and stitched...
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2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Shagreen, Suede

Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage lounge chairs, evoking the timeless elegance of Neoclassical design. Meticulously crafted from durable cast aluminum and finished in a sophisticated satin ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Curved Sofa with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion with Wrap around Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Verona sofa, part of the signature collection of LF Upholstery, is a new take on a Classic style - inverted scroll arms with a shaped back and a loos...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Dark Oak Classic Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a dark Brownstone finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square hoofed-foot stools in bleached wood, newly upholstered in neutral linen with brass nail-head trim—perfect as extra seating or chic bedside perches. Priced individually.
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

A Set of Eight Navy Wicker Dining Chairs with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Set of eight great-looking navy wicker dining chairs arm chairs with cushions in a crisp navy and white stripe cotton fabric
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wicker

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 ...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940 This absolutely stunning day bed features polychrome swags across the frame, figural cartouches to back panels and a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Armchairs with Carved Swan Head Arms
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stately pair of armchairs covered in navy suede with carved swan head arms. The front legs have a ball and claw carved foot.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee. Marc Jacobs silk floral upholstered painted and parcel-gilt carved settee/sofa with finely carved eagle arm term...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Backless Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of Italian hall chairs made in the neoclassical style. The chairs feature a backless design having decorative molded raised arms ending with large greek keys topped...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Silk

Set of Three Neoclassical Style Aluminum Lattice Seat Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of three wrought aluminum barstools featuring a neoclassical style lattice strap seat. Made in the midcentury style of Mario Papperzini and John Salterini. The aluminum ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style White Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench. Item features a cast concrete design, 3 part constru...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Concrete

Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details. Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H Seat - 19" H Arm - 25" H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Birch Veneer Bench Seat
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century Swedish bench seat constructed in the neoclassical or Swedish empire taste. The bench features a blonde birch ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Birch

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%...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Neo-Classic Style Cushioned Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) celadon painted bench with gilt trim and open side arms with a raised inSet Set cushion and ribbon carved fluted legs. Antique condition.
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of neoclassical cherrywood chairs, crafted around 1800. The chairs feature elegantly pierced backrests with a delicate lattice structure in the central splat. They rest on tap...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Cuba brown leather with button tufted backrest and a cushioned seat, raised on a swivel base. Dimensions: 30" W x 28" D x 31"...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather

Six Neoclassic Caned and Decorated Adam Style Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive set of six dining chairs having two armchairs and four sides, crafted with mahogany in a neoclassic Adam style with painted decoration...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Set of Four Italian Venetian Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Italian dining armchairs featuring a Venetian lacquered finish with neoclassical style acanthus decoration. The chair frames have a desirable aged and weathered p...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10 Each chair measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 38 inches high, w...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Mid 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. armchairs. The light green patinated frame is stunningly decorated with giltwood designs throughout and three matching...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Early American Classical Style Maple Continuous Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Classical Style spindle back Maple Continuous Armchair Measures 25" in width, 40" in height, 24" in depth. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is 25.5". Seat interior wid...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Maple

18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Duchesse Brisée Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Duchesse Brisée Armchair This particular armchair, called Duchesse Brisée, was crafted in Piemonte during the Neoclassical period, arou...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Maison Jansen Style Swan Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iron frame chair with classic Maison Jansen brass swan heads and black and white upholstered cushions, circa second quarter of the 20th century. The back cushion has three brass butt...
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dining Sidechair with in Blue Leather with Mahogany Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nevin dining chair from Lf upholstery is a comfortable and beautifully crafted side chair that can double as both a dining chair and game chair, show...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Wood Side Chair/ Pink Yellow/ Gold Textile
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Vintage Neoclassical Style Side Chair/ Armchair. Pink/ Yellow and Gold Textile
Category

1970s Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Italian made set of chairs with classic Klismos form in walnut with gilt inlay carved inset back panels and hand-caned seats. The attention to detail in the construction is v...
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Faux Ostrich Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bench-made in the USA, this ottoman features deep button tufting and a plush, dotted faux ostrich leather upholstery in metallic ivory. The small self-welt trim and layered brushed n...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Neoclassical Talha Real Sofa Jacquard Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Talha Real Sofa, Neoclassical Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Talha Real sofa adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is u...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating

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Silver Leaf

Set of Six Italian Neoclassic Period Side Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of six Italian neoclassic period side chairs. Walnut. All matching with elegant carved backs and ovoid floating elements. Good aged walnut patina...
Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating

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Oak

Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Painted Draped Poufs. Our pair of Italian draped poufs or ottomans are paint decorated lovely shades of Tuscan colors as they hail from ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Wood

Classic Upholstered Dining Armchair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a delicate, graceful silhoue...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled leather seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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