Neoclassical Armchairs
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
Swaim Modern Neoclassical Form Desk or Armchair
By Swaim
Located in St. Louis, MO
1980s Swaim contemporary neoclassical style X-back chair. Can be used as a desk or occasional chair. Constructed of lacquered steel and brass with new green leather cushion. Excellen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Neo Classical Style Beech Wood Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neoclassic style beechwood armchairs, circa 1930s. The back with a black incised crest rail and ebonized spindles, an upholstered seat, down swept arms resting on vase shaped...
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
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 Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Neoclassical Style 1850s Gray Painted and Carved Armchairs with Guilloches, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style wooden armchairs from circa 1850 with carved guilloche friezes, Classic light gray painted finish and carved finials. These exquisite Swedish Neo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Wood Side Chair/ Pink Yellow/ Gold Textile
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Vintage Neoclassical Style Side Chair/ Armchair. Pink/ Yellow and Gold Textile
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of Eighteenth Century Venetian Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Transitional with a shaped arched upholstered back and seat raised on square tapered legs. Wonderful original painted surface with a light green and painted with floral sprays and gi...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Cane Seat Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A charmingly worn 19th Century fruitwood Armchair with hand-pulled cane seat. The chair has a back splat in Openwork Urn form, gently sloping arms, tapered and collared leg and foot...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
$15,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Black Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Onyx Black leather, this chair is designed to make a statement. Its contrasting oak wood frame adds a touch of classic charm, while the nailhead trim along the ed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,598 / item
Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured has a cream and gold gilt finish, solid wood f...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs are the perfect choice for cozy seating groups, bedrooms, or anywhere a surprisingly comfortable seat with...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
$7,595 / set
Black Leather + Bronze Pompeii Armchair by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Pompeii’ black leather and bronze armchair designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. This Neoclassical chair features a sculptural sloped bronze backrest, curved legs, an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchairs
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.
Dimensions: 30" W x 28" D x 31"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$6,002 / set
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Russian Neo-Classic Walnut Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian Neo-classic walnut armchairs with parcel gilt trim and scroll design arms and carving with a slip seat (circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$21,500 / set
George III Mahogany Oval Back Carved Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in a chinoiserie red silk damask; the oval back finely carved with stop-fluting and issuing outswept padded armrests finely carved bellflower garlands; raised on tapering...
Category
1760s English Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French Neoclassical walnut armchair reflects the restrained elegance and architectural clarity of the period. Crafted from solid walnut, the chair features a tall, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic Karelian birch winged armchair upholstered in green striped silk with scrolled sides on splayed legs with casters (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Silk
Romantic Pair of Elegant French Neoclassical Armchairs with Bronze Figural Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in France, these French inlaid mahogany neoclassical armchairs or fauteuils are incredible works of art having original petit point tapestry seats, exceptional bronze figurine...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
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 Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
$18,500 / set
Couple of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Wood and Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful pair of Italian vintage armchairs made entirely of wood, dating back to the 1800s.
The Italian vintage wooden armchairs have a very unique back, with two wooden earrings...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,898 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Style
19th Century
Open Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassic style '19th century' maple open armchairs with carved black lacquered mermaid on arms and beige upholstery.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Ebonized Gold Decorated Carving Frames Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of neoclassical decorator chairs silk like fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$1,246
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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Mid 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of Italian mid 19th century Neo-Classical st. armchairs. The light green patinated frame is stunningly decorated with giltwood designs throughout and three matching...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 18th century Italian Walnut
Cane Fauteuils, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of walnut and cane fauteuils in the neoclassical form, dating from the end of the 18th century and Italian in origin.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for anti...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,600 / set
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 Armchairs
Materials
Gold
$15,250 / set
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 Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
Classic Wingback Leather Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With brown traditional top grain Vintage Havana leather, with high classic wingback backrest and boxed cushion seat raised on tapered legs.
Dimensions:...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,141 / item
Fine Pair of 19th C Decorative Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs of Neo-
Located in Benington, Herts
Extremely fine pair of decorative 19th Century Italian painted and parcel gilt armchairs of neo-classical design.
Italian Late 19th C - Circa 1880.
Oozing style these very attr...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,492 / 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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,282 / item
Armchair by ES and Stool Neoclassical 18th Century Sweden Gilded and Green
Located in New York, NY
An armchair made during the 18th century in Sweden. Attributed to the royal chair maker Ephraim Stahl. Gilt wood with green details. Upholstered in a Pierre Frey.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of French custom Louis XVI style carved bergere or armchairs each in a nice fabric with carved lines and open side arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of carved fruitwood armchairs from England in the neoclassical style. The carvings have an urn with overflowing flowers and vines. The chairs are upholstered in silk w...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
$4,200 / set
Pair of Period Russian or Austrian Neoclassical Walnut Chairs with Lion Motif
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Russian 19th century neoclassical armchairs in Klismos form with lion head arm termination.
-- Graceful, sturdy and modern large size
-- Russian or Austrian Biedermeier
...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fauteuil en bois laqué
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fauteuil en bois laqué
France, 1950
Fauteuil en bois laqué mouluré et sculpté. Piétement galbé réuni par une entretoise en X. Garniture en cuir brun foncé. Style Louis XV.
H 116 x L...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$3,227
Vintage Solid Maple Directors Chairs with Brown Canvas Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of vintage solid maple directors chairs. Brown canvas upholstery. Excellent condition.
Measurements are 23"W x 18"D x 33"H. Seat height is 1...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Pair of Antique Upholstered Rocking Chairs, 1930s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Beautiful pair of antique rocking chairs crafted in solid wood, featuring finely turned uprights and stretchers and a classic rocking base. Both chairs are upholstered in an elegant ...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare Pair of French Directoire Fauteuils en Curule, Paris, circa 1800, G. Jacob
By Georges 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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Pine
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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 Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
pair of Italian 19th century patinated wood and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs. Each lovely chair is raised on curved and tapered square legs acce...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany, Maple
$10,680 / set
Neoclassical Giltwood and Velvet Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical giltwood and velvet armchair, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Venetian Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Venetian armchairs. Newly-upholstered in designer fabric. Heavy for their size. Comfortable.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$7,850 / set
Early American Classical Style Maple Continuous Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
Early American Classical Style spindle back Maple Continuous Armchair
Measures 25" in width, 40" in height, 24" in depth. Seat height is 17.5". Arm height is 25.5". Seat interior wid...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs W/ Faux Tortoise
Silver Gilt Frames - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style bergere chairs with faux tortoise and silver gilt frames the upholstery is in good condition and is a flax cotton linen blend. They have a very ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Venetian Neoclassical gondola Armchair in Walnut and Leather
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant and robust Venetian neoclassical gondola chair. Beautiful to embellish a corner of the house or for a desk table
Measure in cm: H 90\45 x W 48 x D 50.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Neo-Classic style (reproduction) cream painted and gilt trim armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic style (20th Century) cream painted and gilt trim armchair with fluted legs and open geomegtric diamond \"X\" design back with a stretcher and an off-white uphoste...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Paint
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
Neoclassical armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, GF Modern, Greenapple, and Modenese Gastone. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $88,000 while the average work can sell for $4,800.
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