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
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Carved And Painted Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Carved and Painted and Armchair. Fauteuil features finely carved wood on the frame. Backrest has a carved crest featuring a male head in profile withi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Chaise Lounge From Swaim
By Swaim
Located in Hartville, OH
Neoclassical Chaise Lounge from Swaim Furniture. Beautiful piece. Original Upholstery Fabric is pristine. As new. Circa 2006
Condition Dis...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Cerused Oak Bench in the NeoClassical manner. Two benches are available. Priced for one bench.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Custom Made Neoclassical Style Metal Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This neoclassical style metal bench or stool with two curves and stretcher in between can be used for various seating purposes or at the foot of a bed. The base topped with a piece o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze, Olive Leather Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Olivo by ALEJANDRO MOYANO
Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37”
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood with a natural oil finish, Ecuadoria...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved and Painted Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 18th century Italian painted and carved neoclassical armchairs
Carved and paint decorated all over, top rail with center profile bust medallion, serpentine arms, twist arm...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Beech
Single Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A single Neoclassical side chair.
Karelian Birch frame with curved legs and upholstered seat.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch
Continental Neoclassic Yellow Silk Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Upholstered Daybed with Mattress and Decorative Bolster on Wood Base and Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Randolph daybed is a stylish and modern piece that can be used in any room. Hand made in our shop in Brooklyn it has a foam mattress wrapped in down & feather with a loose decora...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Foam, Oak
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Tonbridge, Kent
Set of 4 Antique Hitchcock, Alford & Co. Walnut Cane Seat Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Exquisite set of four 19th-century walnut dining chairs attributed to Hitchcock, Alford & Co., ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Classic Leather Dining Chair With Capitoné Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Upholstered armchair of classic style. Body of contained dimensions, and straight lines that seek to contrast with the curves of the interior of the arm and back, which provide a tou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Early Brass Charivari Chair, Italy 1930's
Located in New York, NY
A very early Charivari chair, it is made of cast hollow brass elements silver welded together unlike the later solid brass ones, more unusual is its pierced brass seat, most likely m...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a solid mahogany carved and inlaid Danish or Baltic side chair of Klismos form. The chair has been refinished at some point. The quality of the carving, i...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Neoclassical style bench carved lyres on the seat back - 20th
Antique - Decoration - 20th
Measures : 101x 47cm H:95 SH:45cm
Materals : Wood - Cane
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Elegant Pair of Neoclassical Leather Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of green leather neoclassical armchairs with cherry feet.
Perfect vintage condition and highly comfortable.
By J. Quinet France 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Six Fendi Casa Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
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
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
By Classic Leather 1
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of White Leather + Brass Pompeii Armchairs by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare white leather and brass ‘Pompeii’ armchairs designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. These Neoclassical chairs feature elegant curved backrests and white leather ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Wicker
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Living Room Set Likely By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Rosewood and ormolu armchairs and matching settee likely by François Linke. The pair of armchairs an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather armchair with top-grain Havane brown color leather, with padded cushion and backrest, large nailhead details and square tapered legs....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
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
Dark Oak Classic Dining Chairs
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Seven Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Chairs, Milan circa 1820
Located in Milano, IT
Group of seven chairs
Milan, first quarter of the 19th century
Carved walnut wood, lacquered in gray green and cream and partially gilded
They measure:
height 36.61 in (18.11 in ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair of Neoclassic Style Armchairs, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical style armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of accent chairs from Italy are each carved with n...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Armchair by ES and Stool Neoclassical 18th Century Sweden Gilded and Green
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century in Sweden. Attributed to the royal chair maker Ephraim Stahl. Gilt wood with green details. Upholstered in a Pierre Frey.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Armchair Bright Green Upholstery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful wood faux bois armchair with cane back and bright green upholstered seat. A Hollywood Regency staple, faux bois furniture is a highly ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Camel Back Garden Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional Georgian Camel back design carved teak slatted back garden bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pad upholstered in cli...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple
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
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Long Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) walnut long benches with turned tapered legs and upholstered seats (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Ravenna, IT
The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...
Category
Early 2000s German Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Reed, Hardwood
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Yakisugi Black Chapel Chair in Oak by Seven Cedars Co Dining Chair
By Seven Cedars Co
Located in Staatsburg, NY
Seven Cedars Co. has re-contextualized vintage 1940s oak chapel chairs with back pockets in a limited edition run of 50. These elegant chairs have been modernized and treated in the...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Faux Leopard Benches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) ebonized benches with gilt trim and "X" form design with fluted legs and side arms and faux leopard upholstered seat (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Faux Fur
Classic Wingback Leather Chair Cuban Brown
Located in Westwood, NJ
With the Cuban brown 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" H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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