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
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.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Cream Painted Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French neoclassical cream painted bench the two backrests measure 22" H x 15.5" D, the seat cushion measures 27" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800
Located in Dresden, DE
Pair of lounge chairs
Balloon back with palmettes and forward-flaring legs
Birch and ebony grain
Baltic countries
circa 1800
Height 93 cm
Seat height 43 cm
Width 47 c...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Ebony
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
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
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 4 Antique Bentwood Bistro Chairs with Caned Seats
By Thonet
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of four antique cafe chairs features bentwood construction, original finish, newer caned seats, and tall tapered legs.
Dimensions: 16.75w 20d 34.5h 17.5sh
Condition notes:...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
$810 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical Italian giltwood slipper chair circa 1810. Masterfully hand-carved and gilded slipper chair with cabriole legs raised upon hoof feet. Upholstered in original - or very e...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Monumental Neoclassical Style Hendrix Allardyce Chaise Longue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand neoclassical style painted chaise longue hand-crafted on a monumental scale by California artisans at Hendrix Allardyce. Bespoke chaise from the Leonard estate in Pacific Palis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
S. Bent Bros Monogrammed Hitchcock Style Stinciled Rocking Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Samuel Bent and Bros. Furniture monogrammed Hitchcock style rocker in excellent condition. Very well kept. Measure 25" In width, 29" in depth, 37" in...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$542 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair Of Fine Neoclassical Style Lyre Back Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Possibly Italian. Elegant side chairs with curved and scrolled crest rails with reeded bands. The lyre form splats with finely carved scrolled leafy sides and a center palmette and l...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Meyer Gunther Martini Neo-Classical Style Leather & Carved Dolphin Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Neo-classical style carved dolphin bergere chair by Meyer Gunther Martini. It is marked, and minor wear exists to the leather.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$1,196 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderfully crafted wingback chair by Poltrona Frau is a true design classic. The design language as well as the leatherworking show the excellent Italian manufacture in which t...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$5,530 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Greek Key Painted Dining Chair - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Italian Neoclassical Style Greek Key Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features curved backs with carved Greek key top rail, distressed orange and gold .
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair.
Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
$14,000
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
$240 Sale Price
20% Off
André Arbus Living Set Ash Wood Four Armchairs Coffee Table 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
This elegant André Arbus living room set is sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. Including four armchairs and a coffee table, it was designed...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Romantic Pair of Elegant French Neoclassical Armchairs with Bronze Figural Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in France, these French inlaid mahogany neoclassical armchairs or fauteuils are incredible works of art having original petit point tapestry seats, exceptional bronze figurine...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Long Upholstered Bench with Nail Head and Fluted Leg Details
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large 9' Neoclassical upholstered bench with nail head details and fluted brown finished legs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Pair of Russian Mahogany Scroll Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (19th Cent) mahogany open scroll design Armchairs with gilt carved trim on back and arms and an upholstered seat
Condition consistent with age of piece.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
$18,500 / set
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
Classic French Dining Chairs in Cherry Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated sunbleached Cherry wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,248 / set
Set Of Six Consulate Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted in a cream white with a matt finish. Square back and bowed seat. Turned arms reminiscent of barrels. Circular tapered legs. Upholstered in orange velvet. Ex Luther Antiq...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / set
Wood Bench with Solid Seat and Hand-Carved Detail on Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dubois bench by LF Upholstery is a hand-carved bench serving as an example of craftsmanship at its best. Available in choice of size in 3 different w...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Club Chair with Loose Back Cushion and Hand Rolled Seat and Wood Turned Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gladys club chair is a deco Classic beauty with loose back cushion made of feather and down and square back and arms with clean seams - it has a solid seat with hand-stitched rolled mattress edges...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
Made to order skirted slipper chair. As shown with cotton velvet and cut velvet contrast outside back.
How we work
Made t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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
$1,400 / item
Elegant Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Lyre Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage mahogany and upholstered neoclassical style bench having a marvelous lyre motife, brass accents, and beautiful legs that terminate in animal feet.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
$18,000 / set
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
$930 / item
Chesterfield Loveseat in Caramel Tufted Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With high rolled and out curved arms and button tufted back and deep skirt. With two shaped seat cushions. Nail head trim and raised on wooden bun feet. Very well made and quite comf...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency wrought iron curule benches made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms a...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of neoclassical style steel armchairs circa 1920-1939, France. Woven wire mesh seat (with minor losses and restoration - see photos). Protruding neoclassical style two-sided med...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
$6,800 / set
Henredon French Empire Carved Walnut and Giltwood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frames, with giltwood accents, and upholster...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Italian Neo-Classic Style 19th Century White and Gold Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neo-classic style 19th Century white and gold painted round back carved arm chair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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
$4,400 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed to be from the Baltic region and made in the first quarter of the 19th century. Rec...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Yew
Single Neoclassical Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Neoclassical armchairs. Karelian Birch with carved details
and central carved giltwood detail on the backrest.
Category
1820s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
$12,000
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of armchairs features high, rounded backrests and C-shaped armrests. They stand on octagonal legs with leaf capitals and bases as well as sabre legs. The intricat...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
$24,000 / set
Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
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
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Neoclassical Brass Mounted Armchairs, Russian 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of Russian neoclassical armchairs that are distinguished by their refined mahogany frames and intricate brass mountings. Geometric lines are contrasted by an open sea...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Robert Wood (American), Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
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 and red damask silk upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair) (Similar to: 0...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
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
Pair Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking pair of Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches, dating to the late 19th century, combine both functionality and remarkable craftsmanship. Originally designed for use in train stations and, according to the previous owner, later utilized in a hotel lobby in Maine, these benches feature a sturdy chestnut wood construction with a rich, warm finish. The aged chestnut showcases the wood’s natural beauty, while the iconic cast iron supports at the ends bring an industrial charm to these pieces. The decorative cast iron elements with their distinct circular medallion design add a refined touch, distinguishing them from standard railroad furniture...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bernhardt Interiors Design Sofa
Two 85" Bernhardt Interiors Even Arm Sofa
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
$4,900 / item
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
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$6,116 / item
Gold-Plated Louis XVI Chair from 1860
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Gold-plated Louis XVI chair from 1860
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as to restore its origina...
Category
1850s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of carved and inlaid fruitwood Italian neoclassical side chairs with carved wood details throughout and tapered legs. Newly upholstered in caramel silk velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench with Cast Bronze Swan Embellishments.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
We believe these are mid to late 20th century productions. They are heavy, but not as heavy as iron. Easier to manage. ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
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
$2,000 / set
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Walnut Bergere armchairs with carved molded reeded edges, floral corner decorative finials, flanking scrolled arms, floral corner rosettes, and terminating on the ori...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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