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
Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom serpentine shaped bench made with antique Italian painted and parcel gilt fluted legs with capital feet. The bench is newly upholstered in chestnut colored leather with self c...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Paint Decorated Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Italian or French in the Louis XVI style. Originally carved dark wood in later deep gray paint overall. The square backs with ribbon and beaded crest rails and wide carved lyres deco...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical side chairs. Gold leaf and painted wood frame with linen upholstered seats.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Denton, TX
Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4. Turned wood legs and frames with gold colored stenciled fruit motifs on the backrests.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Fine Set Of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs With Red Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. With four arm and four side chairs. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scro...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Klismos Stools
Located in Richmond, London
A pair of Regency style 'Klismos' stools or benches, upholstered in beautiful horsehair fabric. It is rare to have two stools available in this classical design.
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Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Shagreen, Suede
Pair Of 19th C. Neoclassical French Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Labeled Dugard underneath the seats. With carved gadrooned pediment crest rails with center scrolled crests over burled upper backs. The curved arms with carved leafy backs and ribbe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Newark Brown leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
the scrolled openwork back with craved green man mask flanked by lively floral and foliate scrollwork above a classical flaming urn flanked by serpent handles.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Bisquit Tufted Square Arm Club Chair with Wood Frame and Button Detailing
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milton club chair by LF Upholstery is a sleek modern take on the everyday square armchair, loose back and seat cushions with soft foam, feather and...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
Continental Neoclassical Style Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Continental neoclassical style mahogany side chair. Made in beautiful mahogany wood with an upholstered blue-gray-colored moire silk sea...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Italian Neo-Classic Style Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) white painted daybed / bench with gilt trim and scroll design side arms and upholstered seat cushion.
Some light wear and paint loss on frame
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
1940s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand carved wood settee you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Burl wood frame with high back in a closed arm tub shape in sections and sloping arms, the frame in colorful and swirling grain Burl. Raised on square tap...
Category
20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Burl, Fabric
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Classic Leather Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless design and comfort! Wrapped in a rich, caramel-hued top-grain leather, this ottoman exudes an air of classic sophistication.
Accentuated with oversized antique b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Galvin Classic Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with nailhead trim details.
A classic design that works well with almost any decor.
Completely Made in USA, with traditional 8-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Italian Neoclassical style painted and gilt bench. This Italian 1920s Directoire style bench was taken down to the frame and professionally upholstered with cream striated c...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Stunning Neoclassical Iron Window Benches by Niermann Weeks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two elegant iron benches with a gorgeous slate and blue/green patina, neoclassical style with criss cross stretchers and upholstered seats. Niermann Weeks label underside.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 6 English Oak Ladderback Rush Bottom Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful set of Ladderback chairs. Made from English Oak, these chairs have a beautiful patina. The rush bottom seat accents the pa...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood & Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs -
A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass & Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Checkered Sliper Chair with Jumbo Fringe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This classic slipper chair silhouette has been modernized with a jumbo check upholstery and jumbo fringe by Samuel and Sons. The silhouette is great in small spaces, an accent chair ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Neoclassical Style Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This elegant French slipper chair, crafted circa 1920-1930, epitomizes the refined taste ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair Camel Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
A French Neoclassical style ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit tufting and buttons covered in same material, seat h...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Russian Neoclassic 9-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Russian Neoclassic mahogany and carved parcel gilt trimmed living room / salon set (19th Cent) (loveseat, 6 arm chairs, 2 side chairs)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of
Hooker Neo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Wood
Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with neoclassical swag motif along the center and c...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Monumental 19th Century Northern Italian Hand Painted Bench
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand painted wood bench was made in Italy in the 19th century.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste,...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Wrought Iron Bench, with blue upholstered seat above x-from stretcher supports. 31" H x 48" W x 18" D; seat: 17.5" H.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Regency Polo Ralph Lauren Leather Highgate” Dining Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in west palm beach, FL
Exuding timeless sophistication, this vintage Regency-style dining chair by Ralph Lauren is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Featuring a striking sculptural silhouette, the...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic Fruitwood Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic fruitwood inlaid walnut arm chairs upholstered in beige satin with sleigh back above swan arm supports and reeded turned legs (c.1820) (Original Upholst...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of Ebonized Gold Decorated Carving Frames Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of neoclassical decorator chairs silk like fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Russian Neoclassic Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian Neoclassic (early 19th Century) parcel gilt and dark green painted armchairs with scrolled arms with bird heads and red damask silk upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Giltwood
4 Fine French Art Deco Walnut Bridge Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Four fine French 1940s Neoclassical style walnut bridge armchairs.
Price is chair.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs
Sold per chair
Measu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Classic Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a tufted and upholstered backrest and cushion, with brass nailhead trim details raised on traditional square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 33" W x 34" D x 39"
Seat - 18.5" H
Arm - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Cognac Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that brings a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dining experience. This chair is a harmonious blend of classic design and modern craftsmanship, featuring a b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Hand Carved & Painted Floral Day Bed . Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and painted day bed with carved fluted serpentine headboards, floral medallions , reeded posts , floral carved skirt , and terminating on fluted legs. Late 1...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze, Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Cognac 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, Ecuadori...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Modenese Gastone, Greenapple, and GF Modern. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,861.