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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Neoclassical French Armchairs, 1950's
Located in North Miami, FL
These French armchairs have the original crackled paint and fleurette accents and sabots, they have been reupholstered with an amazingly soft and rich rust tone suede leather. THIS ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
$10,800 / set
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
Mid-19th Century Custom Mahogany & Gilded Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous black lacquered accent armchair with gilded geometric design. Custom ivory upholstered seat Add this beautiful piece to any décor. The perfect desk chair or accent in an ent...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
$3,150 / item
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 .
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,950 / set
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
Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Iron Lyre Back Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless elegance of a 19th-century formal garden with this exquisite pair of vintage cast iron armchairs. Each chair is a work of art, featuring an ornate, open-work back ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Seating group, France c. 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece seating group consisting of two armchairs (95 x 66 x 64 x 45 cm) and one large armchair (97 x 98 x 70 x 45 cm) made of mahogany. The group is covered with a green fabric....
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
$7,588 / set
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!!
Category
18th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
$4,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Custom Upholstered Club Chair and Ottoman
Located in Westfield, MA
This inviting vintage club chair and matching ottoman bring comfort and style together in a timeless design. Custom upholstered in a richly patterned fabric featuring warm tones of b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Vintage English Regency Style Ash Wood Dining Chairs in Brown Leather - Set of 8
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Regency Style Ash Wood Dining Chairs Upholstered in a Patterned Brown Leather with Nail Head Trim - Set of 8
This set of eight chairs would be a sumptuous addition t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Swedish Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
19th century Scandinavian armchair in beech and linnen. This charming armchair was made in Sweden in the local neoclassical style. As common practice in this region the chair is pain...
Category
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,245
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
1970s, Club Lounge Chair, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Swedish club lounge chair from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. This armchair feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush seat ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Pine
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 Horse Hair Settee
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-classic style (18th Cent) brown lacquer and black stenciled Settee with blue velvet upholstery on back, side arms, and seat
Some loss to...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of very well made, solid feeling and comfortable wing chairs upholstered in a striking lipstick red leather. Both of the chairs have traditional flat-panel arms and tapered wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Three Seat Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £30,300 Ralph Lauren Aran Isles sofa and armchair suite upholstered in Scottish w...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
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
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Italian mid 19th century neo-classical st. settee with an Egyptian revival influence. The light green patinated frame is stunningly decorated with giltwood designs throu...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
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, Wood, Giltwood
Set of Four Painted Neoclassical Armchairs 18th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, stately set of four, 18th century, neoclassical arm chairs. Great cream painted surface with maroon accenting. These chairs reek of the passing of time. All the Upho...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Paint
Oak Lounge Chair by Architect Martin Borch, Denmark 1902-1903
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important chair from 1902-1903 by Danish architect Martin Borch (1852-1937) originally designed for the interior of Rigsdagen and was later used as the chair for the judge a...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
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
Jacques Adnet Neoclassic High Back Side Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This tall back, neoclassic side chair is attributed to French designer Jacques Adnet circa 1945. The tight back and seat is enhanced with an appliqued decorative banding front and ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
A Pair of Hand-Painted Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Continental Neoclassical Style Side Chairs having custom blue silk cushion, painted and parcel giltwood body with carved acanthus leaf back support traveling up to octagonal ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$11,000 / set
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze, Brown Leather Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Brown by Alejandro Moyano
Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37”
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood wi...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
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
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
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Ebonized and Gilt Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight Queen Anne style ebonized and gilt decorated dining chairs. These sleek and stylish dining chairs come straight from a NYC brownstone. The ebonized frames would fit easi...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XVI period Fauteuil, with Neoclassical carved designs throughout the exposed Walnut frame. Dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s, and Italian in origin.
The ov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
$2,694 / set
Mid-Late 18th Century English Painted Settle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-late 18th century English painted settle. In very old paint - cream to grey with blue accents - expected losses & peeling. Large, comfortable, removable cushion. Cabriole legs en...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Theodore Alexander Upholstered Walnut Dining Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Theodore Alexander Upholstered Walnut Dining Chair
This chair measures: 21.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 40.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 20.5 inches
We take our pho...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Acanthus Upholstered Armchairs, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian neoclassical walnut arm chairs with upholstered squared backs, flanking scrolled acanthus arms, upholstered seats with brass tacks, and terminating on turned bulbous ...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs.
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut side chairs from the mid-19th century features slightly concave pierced backs, marrying perfectly the sitter's body. On each chair, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Tufted and Buttoned Side Chair Shown in Tan Leather with Medium Oakwood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Corbin side chair can be used as a dining chair, desk chair or an occasional chair, currently covered in tan leather with biscuit tufting on inside back with hand stitching in ea...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Classic Upholstered Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This counter stool features a sturdy wooden frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing both durability and a natural, elegant appeal. The seat and backrest are upholstered in Arc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,125 / item
Stool Neoclassical, "Hetch Style", Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stool in mahogany, neoclassical, "Hetch style".
Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1830.
Reupholstered with fabric from Dedar.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical side chairs.
Mahogany with carved details.
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$9,800 / 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
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
$1,749 / item
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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
$2,755 / item
Traditional Brown Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional brown leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather in a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,282 / item
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
$15,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, 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.