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
Fine single Neoclassical Stool
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of neoclassical stools.
Beautiful veneer with fine carved details.
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
Vintage Italian Classic Mahogany Scroll Back Tufted Leather Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian set of 2 Classic Mahogany Scroll Back Tufted Leather Side Chairs w/Antique Gold Nailhead Trim - Pair
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style armchairs with a painted & parcel gilt finish. This style is characterized by its neoclassical elements, including straight lines, fluted legs, and intri...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,920 Sale Price / set
43% Off
19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Settee with a White, Blue and Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century neoclassical Italian settee with a parcel-gilt, and white and blue painted finish.
This Piedmontese settee originally h...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Banquette, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fun and theatrical banquette with a gold-painted wood structure and scrolled arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
19th Century Painted French Foot Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little accent foot stool. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Berlin Iron
A Pair of 1980s Rattan and Rush Lounge Chairs with Ottoman Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage rattan and rush lounge chairs with ottoman with canvas loose cushions. Chair is 30" W x 30" D x 38" H. Arm height is 28". Seat interior width is 23" and seat interior depth ...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage Regency Concrete Coated Resin Garden Benches - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your outdoor oasis or grand interior with this magnificent set of two Vintage Regency-style Garden Benches. Crafted from durable concrete-coated resin, these architectural ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Concrete
Antique American Carved Oak Spindle Back Dining Chair or Side Chair, Circa 1900
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 18.5"W x 20.25"D x 37.5"H. Seat Height: 18.25".
Very ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Stools
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved giltwood stools
The fine pair of neoclassical stools, made in Sicily (Italy) in the second half of the 18th century, consists of ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
$28,458 Sale Price
25% Off
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
1960s Italian Pair Of Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s pair of Italian lacquered armchairs with velvet seats.
The chairs have been professionally lacquered in an off-white color-way and the seats have been reupholste...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Pair Neoclassical Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair neoclassical style side chairs. The chairs have black lacquered wood frames, a decorative gold pattern with a round bronze insert to ...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
$5,100 / set
Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Klismos Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic Klismos chair is renowned for its historical importance, sleek lines and eye-catching design looks just as elegant today. The curved and tapered legs of the Klismos chair are what make its design so unique. In this modern interpretation of the ancient Greek klismos...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Brass Mounted Chairs
Located in El Monte, CA
The pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Russian Armchairs are meticulously crafted from mahogany wood with a refined brass inlay detailing the back seat and post. An excellent example ...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Armchairs by Hack Kampmann, Denmark 1897.
Located in Valby, 84
This elegant pair of armchairs features finely crafted mahogany frames adorned with inlays of maple wood. The crest rails are inlaid with the crowned monogram of Aarhus Customs House...
Category
1890s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wool, Mahogany, Maple
$10,671 / set
Antique Neoclassical Inlaid Scroll Arm Armchair Desk Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Inlaid Scroll Arm Armchair Desk Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Gold Velvet
Elevate your interior with this exquisite antique Neoclassical chair, showcasing a h...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four 19th Century Upholstered Walnut X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Set of four 19th century upholstered walnut X-frame stools
Italian, c. 1840
Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm
Wonderfully made in Italy in around 1840, this set of four X-frame ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive pair of steel and gilt metal side chairs with black leather seats. Sold in pairs. Four available.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,500 / set
Painted 19th Century Armchair by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
Located in Troy, NY
Neoclassical green painted and gilt armchair with caned seat.
After a model by Jean-Joseph Chapuis.
The front legs retain their brass casters, the rear legs are missing the casters.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
Elegant Antique Neoclassical Rush Seat Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage neoclassical loveseat having curved back and X motif backrests with gilded medallions. Seat is original rush with custom striped linen cushion.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Fruitwood, Upholstery
Six Neoclassical chairs circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Six Neoclassical chairs circa 1970
2 armchairs same model also available.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,268 / set
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut And Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and Giltwood benches from Tuscany. Each three seat bench is raised by four square cabriole legs with the f...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in sumptuous gold velvet fabric, this glamorous ottoman features exquisite button tufting and decorative trim around the base, adding a refined touch to any space. Bench-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,316 / item
Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated and Gilt Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most unique pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and gilt benches. Each bench is raised by finely carved giltwood hoof feet below the elegant...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new Correggio silk fabric.
"Nana" chair slightly smaller than "Poppa" chair measuremen...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$9,000 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Fruitwood and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Fruitwood and Upholstered Side Chairs
Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and 34.5" in height. Seat height is 18"
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage Regency Tapestry Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinguished armchair beautifully captures the grace and romantic ornamentation of the French Provincial style. Featuring an elegantly carved wooden frame, likely walnut or fru...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bordeaux Velvet + Gilded Iron Sculptural Side Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage sculptural side chairs featuring intricate gilded iron frames with high backs and elegant scroll motifs. Rich, bordeaux hued velvet upholstery beautifully complemen...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of small French walnut armchairs with down cushions. Chairs will most likely need to be re-upholstered.
These chairs a very pleasing shape and style.
Sturdy and sound.
France...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,600 / set
Classic Swivel Armchair in Solid Wood and Green Faux Leather - Elegant Style
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant classic-style swivel armchair with finely crafted solid wood frame and upholstered seat covered in antique-effect green faux leather. A perfect mix of traditional charm and m...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Viennese Walnut Cane Seat Arm Chair c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Viennese Walnut Cane Seat Arm Chair, dating to the late 19th century, exudes timeless elegance with its refined design and craftsmanship. Constructed from rich, dark wal...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Regency Red Striated Empire Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant armchair is a superb example of the refined and formal design of the Regency and Empire periods. Its stately presence is defined by a tall, straight back and gracefully ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cuban mahogany settee. The settee is raised by fine square legs below the straight butterfly veneered frieze showcasing the beautifu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Stool with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6112
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Bar stool.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Chair, Elisabeth II of Spain Style, Wood, Textile, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and polychrome wooden chair with cabriolet legs and openwork backrest which has been decorated with a symmetrical composition of Rococo influence in some details and Neoclassical in others. The Elizabethan style was developed in Spain during the reign of Isabel II (Elisabeth II...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Other
Vintage Neoclassical Klismos Dining Chairs After Kipp Stuart - Set of 4
By Kipp Stewart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. The classic Klismos shape done in the manner of Kipp Stuart. Brilliant wood grain detail and a beautiful patina from time to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
A Set of Eight Navy Wicker Dining Chairs with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Set of eight great-looking navy wicker dining chairs arm chairs with cushions in a crisp navy and white stripe cotton fabric
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wicker
Mahogany Set, Elisabeth II Style, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elizabethan triplet in mahogany wood, 19th century. Tresillo with carved floral motifs, four cabriolet legs, curved and partially upholstered short arms, and "a la reine" oval uniper...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Luxurious Caramel Leather Large Wingback Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious large caramel leather wingback chair having mahogany carved legs and arms with enveloping interior elbow rests. Handsome ball and claw feet.
Arm height 26.5
Between Interi...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Wide Mahogany Armchairs by Baker with Jack Lenor Larsen Textile
Located in Dorchester, MA
From the Baker Furniture Company, this pair of capacious mid-century armchairs features wide curved frames of mahogany loosely inspired by the Far East. The seat and center backrest ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Suite of Three Italian Neoclassical Polychrome Painted Side Chairs, circa 1780
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Suite of three Italian neoclassical polychrome painted side chairs, circa 1780
Antique, excellent and rare suite of three Northern Italian (probably Venice) Neoclassical side chai...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchair.
Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown painted and Metal Silver leaf stretcher legs ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Six New England Hitchcock Chairs Rosewood Painted & Stenciled Flowering Plants
Located in Downingtown, PA
New England Hitchcock chairs,
Set of Six,
Most likely Connecticut,
Circa 1840
The set of six side chairs have stenciled gilt decorations of flow...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Aluminum Garden Barstools, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Mid-20th Century Aluminum Barstools. Barstools feature an intricate pierced design with scrollwork and geometric detailing. The openwork backs incorporate a medallion motif...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$1,200 / set
Pair of Russian Mid 19th Century Neoclassical St. Mahogany & Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Russian mid 19th century neo-classical st. Mahogany and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegantly curved legs with beautiful g...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
American Tiger Maple Bench, Great for Hall Way Bench or Bench at Foot of Bed
Located in Buchanan, MI
American tiger maple bench, great for hall way bench or bench at foot of bed. Seat height could be adjusted depending on the height of the cushion on...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birdseye Maple
George II Library Wing Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is unusual in that it has extremely generous proporti...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Feathers
$9,446 / item
18th Century Dutch Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Dutch inlaid side chairs. Strong and sturdy, but delicate with different exotic inlaid woods. Ball and claw foot motif. Back...
Category
18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,950 / set
1990s Henderson Stripes Down Neoclassical Style Club Chairs, Set of 2
By Henredon
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam
Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Set of Chairs by M.G. Bindesbøll in Stained Beech with Green Wool Upholstery
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of eight chairs, designed by M.G. Bindesbøll. These chairs feature turned and stained beech frames, beautifully complemented by...
Category
1840s Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
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.