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
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
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
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 Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood & Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Black Leather Armchair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful armchair is made with a rounded wooden frame. The legs are in stepped black wood and the armchair is upholstered in high quality black leather...
Category
1990s Spanish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
$1,132 Sale Price
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 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
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
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
$2,220 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
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 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
Almost Pair of Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the 18th Century and early 19th Century, Chairs in continental Europe
were constructed of beechwood, on account of it's lightness and acceptance of stain and finishes.
The chairs ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Italian Tuscan Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$2,471 Sale Price
25% Off
Neoclassical Settee Upholstered in Bottle Green Silk Velvet
Located in Chicago, US
Elegant Neoclassical-style settee featuring a painted wood frame with exceptional carved detailing and rich bottle green silk velvet upholstery.
The velvet is edged in an intricate ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
$28,316 Sale Price
25% 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$10,618 / set
Set of 6 Rush Seat Walnut Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This set of ladderbacks are made of walnut and have rush bottom seats.
They have turned legs and stretchers the reinforce the chairs stability.
There are 2 armchairs and 4 sides.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
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
Traditional Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This classic chair is upholstered in our classic Onyx Black leather and crafted with pure Aniline top-grade leather.
Dimensions: 31" W x 38" D x 38" H
Seat 18" W x 21" D x 17" H
Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,492 / item
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
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
Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a very unique photographer's posing chair from the early 20th Century. Chair features original upholstery, tooled leather, ornately carved wood fr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$1,399 Sale Price
37% Off
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
Henredon French Empire Carved Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style armchairs, club chairs, or dining captain chairs
By Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frames, with...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
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
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
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
$4,247 / 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
Vintage Upholstered Rocking Club Chair and Ottoman by Jessica Charles
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage upholstered rocking club chair and matching ottoman by Jessica Charles combine comfort, style, and quality craftsmanship. Designed with rolled arms, a tailored skirt, an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
These finely sculpted fauteuils supported by curule-form bases, reflect the 'antique' influence of the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum during the 18th century. This form based on the antique Roman sella...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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