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
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads.
Offered is a handsome Italian Neoclassical style brass curule bench with lions heads on all corners terminating in paw feet. Our bench ha...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Neoclassical Armchairs
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 Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
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
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into an era of enduring elegance with this magnificent Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Settee, a truly captivating statement piece designed to elevate any interior or outdoor space...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees.
These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Exceptional Tiger Maple with Leather Armchair
Located in Branford, CT
Truly exceptional hand made tiger maple Queen Anne style armchair. Beautiful leather upholstery. Signed by the craftsman, Brien Pierce and dated April, 1985
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Maple
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
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
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 Century Armchair Attributed to Horrix with Victor & Rolf Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...
Category
1870s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Damask, Walnut
1970s 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
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$8,962 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Italian Genoese Carved Parcel Gilt Side Chairs, circa 1820-30
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of side chairs come from the Palazzo Tursi, Genoa. Residence of King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Maria Teresa. Probably designed by Carlo Randoni (1755-1831). They are uphol...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neo-Classical mahogany upholstered Récamier. The lounge chair is raised by lovely lightly scrolled fluted legs. The straight apron displays a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rare pair of antique painted and lacquered wooden chairs.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2905
Rare pair of painted and lacquered wooden chairs.
Italian manufacture, Genoa, ca. 1790.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gold Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open Armchairs with square fluted tapered legs and carving on backrail with gold upholstered seat and back
Fabric is worn and has ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold
$15,250 / set
André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
By André Arbus
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Neoclassical Gustavian Style Chairs, Parcel Gilt & Painted, Sphinx Ca
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 4 carved side chairs, desk chairs, office chairs. Finely detailed set of Neoclassical Gustavian Chairs each in a nice scalamandre fabric having winged sphinxes on the back res...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils. These armchairs embody the sophisticated charm of French design, showcasing beautifully c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane
$2,950 / set
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with nailhead trim details.
A classic design that works well with almost ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$12,795 / item
Outdoor Cast Aluminum State Seal Of Texas Bench
Located in Pasadena, TX
This bench is cast in aluminum.
It bears the state seal of Texas on the back.
The seat is made of aluminum slats.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
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.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,001 / item
Danish Chair in the Manner of Jørgen Roed with Embroidered Upholstery, 1840s
Located in Valby, 84
A wonderfully crafted Danish chair in stained beech, dating to the 1840s, in the manner of Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a celebrated painter and designer associated with the Danish Golde...
Category
1840s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Italian Piedmontese Rounded Back Carved and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Piedmontese (c.1785) open arm chairs with a rounded back having a carved floral crest, the frame carved with wheat, and the legs having a twisted fluting with light g...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs in Cherrywood, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six neoclassical chairs in cherrywood, circa 1940.
Three different design on the wood.
Very good condition.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
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
$5,501 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gold Painted Carved Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style white and gold painted round back carved armchair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
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
Open Lattice Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,948 / set
19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Settee, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical Style19th Century Italian polychrome painted settee with sphinx carving on back-splat, cane seat with a custom cushion.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
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
$1,632 / item
18th Century Original Black Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand made ladder back chair has the original rush seat and original black painted surface. The condition is very good and sturdy with a fine aged patina.
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Pine
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Tufted Black Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Onyx black 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
$3,000 / item
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
$11,500
Italian Neo-Classic Upholstered Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) pink painted and gilt trimmed rectangular bench with carved apron and legs and upholstered seat
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
$2,200 / item
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A Swedish lounge club 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
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
20th Century Classizim Style Empire Swan Chaise Longue
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid beechwood, partially ebonized and gilded.
(J-Sam-7).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Set of 6 Neoclassical Chairs, Germany 1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs
Discover a rare find with our exquisite set of six Neoclassical chairs originating from around 1800’s Southern Germany. Crafted from cherry wood veneer...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
$10,500 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Wood
$1,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Traditional Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A traditional leather swivel chair accented with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage cigar leather and crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,492 / item
Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Fruitwood And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Italian neo-classical style carved fruitwood bergere chairs. The have carved and painted frames. The upholstery is an seafoam blend of some sort and in very good con...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Set of 8 18th Century Venetian Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of 8 18th century Venetian leather dining chairs has beautiful features that perfectly embody the style of the time. The carving on the legs is a testament to how fine the c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Neoclassical open arm chairs with carved white painted frames having gilt details. The oval chairbacks and seats are upholstered with French Aubusson tapestry, havi...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet
$16,000 / set
Set of six Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Germany 1810-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs
Beautifully designed set of six Neoclassical chairs dating back to around 1810-30. The chairs come from Southwest Germany. The back has a very pretty open work design with a hand carved leave design. The Neoclassical chairs are refinished and have a new upholstery and are covered with a very pretty black and white striped woven...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Elm
$8,063 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neoclassical Marquetry Desk Chair in the Style of Giuseppe Maggiolini, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular Italian Neoclassical style desk chair, in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini, late 19th c. Exquisite marquetry veneer in rosewood, satinwood and other decorative woods. Front fully decorated with intricate inlaid marquetry foliate designs, back featuring a centered foliate cartouche and corner cartouches rising on four elegant squared tapering legs finished with the original brass castor cups.
The shape and the inlaid designs are similar to those on pieces of furniture produced by Giuseppe Maggiolini (1738-1814), the foremost cabinet-maker in late 18th-century Milan. Maggiolini and his workshop specialized in marquetry scenes inspired by antiquity, based on drawings by late 18th-century artists and designers such as Andrea Appiani...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gold Armchair Embelished
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage armchair gold tone tedisigned and Embelished with tasseled trim, sheepskin fur, French burlap and chicken figurines. Some small paint loss adds to the character. Unique desig...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
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
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.