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
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Figural Lion Pillow Top Stools, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical walnut flanking figural lion pillow top stools with central shell fruit carvings, and resting on acanthus foliate scrolled leg...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Pair of Continental Neoclassic White Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Continental Neoclassic style stripped beech side chairs with in-curved crest rail above X form back & white damask silk upholstered seat. (possibly Italian, 20th Cent)
Vinta...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Classical Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical Style White Concrete Cement Double Baluster Pedestal Outdoor Garden Bench.
Item features a cast concrete design, 3 part constru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Concrete
Channeled Back Armless Settee with Back Stretchers and Solid Seat on Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Elliot sofa is all hand carved with channeled back and solid channeled seat. It is shown in light tone fabric and walnut wood frame and legs. Hand carved wood frame all hair fill...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$5,100 Sale Price / item
26% Off
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
M.G. Bindesbøll (1800–1856) Set of three chairs in painted wood, Denmark, 1840s.
Located in Valby, 84
Set of three chairs in red-painted wood with black leather upholstery.
Denmark, 1840s.
A rare and architecturally refined set of three Danish chairs by Michael Gottlieb Bindesbøll, ...
Category
1840s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Neoclassical Statement Arm Chair
Located in Medina, OH
This ornate armchair is a fusion of classic design and modern flair with this gorgeous abstract cut velvet! The cream colored background fabric, adorned with a striking black, abstr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; ther...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Italian Neoclassical Curule Stool With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s Italian Neoclassical curule stool features the iconic X-form base historically associated with authority and ritual seating, reinterpreted with early 20th-century elegance...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Eagles
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fantastic bench! It is a neo-classical style carved Italian piece newly upholstered in a flax linen. The supports are wonderful hand carved eagles. It is in very good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Ebonized and Partial Gilt Decorated Side Chair. A great piece of artwork. Firm springed seat with vinyl cover in great condition.
Measures 19" in width, 21" in width...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Paint
Ince and Mayhew Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Ince and Mayhew dining chairs are often considered as being the finest models of their type. Available as arms and singles in aged gesso, as in the image, or polished mahogany.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$5,347
Decorative Red-Painted French Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Decorative red-painted French side chair, circa 1840. Carved diamond-shape painted medallions decorate back and front stretcher.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gesso, Rush, Ash, Paint
Bisquit Tufted Dining Side Chair with Wood Legs and Balloon Shaped Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Clara chair is a classic style with an all upholstered back and seat with hand stitched bisquit tufting and buttons covered in same material, seat h...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,120 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass
Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Chairs in Cherrywood, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three dining chairs in cherrywood, with tapered front legs and slightly splayed saber legs at the back. The openwork backrests feature an arcade of pointed arches with a small...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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
Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bergère Chair in Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Italian neoclassical style carved bergère chair. The frame is painted ivory with turquoise contrasting color. The leopard velvet is recent.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four Italian Venetian Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of four Italian dining armchairs featuring a Venetian lacquered finish with neoclassical style acanthus decoration. The chair frames have a desirable aged and weathered p...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Caned Settee with Leather Back and Seat Cushions with Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Hewes settee shown covered in leather back and seat cushions and back bolsters with hand sewn details. Wood frame with caned arms and back and shown in dark wood stain. All hand ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
$6,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Dos Gallos Custom Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom classic continental style suitable for dining or as a desk chair. Can work in Spanish, English, classic, farm house or modern interiors, depending on finish and fabric. For pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
$5,530 / item
Spectacular Pair of French Neoclassical Figural Leather Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Neoclassical armchairs having original leather seats and arms as well as original paint, all in very good condition. This is a truly unique and special pair of fine q...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Brown Leather Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich Newark Brown 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,598 / item
Upholstered Ottoman to Match Club Chair Shown in White Faux Skin and Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow ottoman created to match the club chair of same name is shown in matching off white faux skin on wood stained legs. Hand carved and upholstered with feather and down seat ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Animal Skin, Mahogany
$1,440 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1970s Italian Neo-Classical Style Silver Leaf Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a chic pair of Italian neo-classical style silver leaf arm chairs. The cushions are in a neutral flax colored linen and are in very good condition, There are two pairs availa...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Poplar
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality Cuba Brown leather, it boasts iconic diamond quilting and channels that bring an ai...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,820 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair Generous Italian Neoclassical Style Bleached Fruitwood Bergere /Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Generous Italian Neoclassical Style Bleached Fruitwood Bergere/Armchairs
Italy, 20th century
A pair of beautiful Italian Neoclassical-style Bergere Armchairs, crafted in the ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Category
1780s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,223 Sale Price
65% Off
Stunning Neoclassical Style Tapestry Upholstered Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish Neoclassical bench having reeded cast brass tapered legs and fabulous tapestry upholstery with royal shield motif.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Lovely Pair of Painted 18th century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
1790 French Neoclassical beautiful original grey painted side chairs with traces of old gilding, carved with acanthus leaves, wheat and urns. Reeded legs.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Neoclassical Style High Back Brass Inlay Dining Side Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style High Back Brass Inlay Dining Side Chairs - Set of 8. Listing includes 8 side chairs with brass inlay, lattice cutouts, tall curved backs, solid woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown 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
French Neoclassical Distressed Leather
Walnut Dressing Table or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful aged French leather and walnut neoclassical desk or boudoir dressing table chair, in original leather with lovely brass tacking and stunning bronze jabots, with an acanthus...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Handpainted Hitchcock Style Side Chairs w/ Cane Seats
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a set of 3 Hitchcock style chairs.
They all have very subtle differences.
They're hand painted and have cane seats.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French oval back side chairs.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Antique Wooden Folding Chairs
Located in East Freetown, MA
Set of four vintage wooden folding chairs. Two chairs have ladder backs, two have vertical slatted backs. All four chairs are very sturdy...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
American Classical Mahogany Acanthus Foliage Harp Stool w/ Lions Paw Feet, 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Classical mahogany acanthus foliage swivel Harp / Piano stool with a scrolled cornucopia splay back, central turned bulbous ringed support c...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Blake Sofa upholstered in COM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Blake sofa is a synthesis of style and comfort - all hand stitched and tied springs with down cushion inserts - available in custom sizes and finishes on the legs. Large square a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Round Pouf on Steel Metal Base with Faux Animal Skin and Self Welt at the Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Lido Pouf is the fun younger sister to the Colle pouf shown in faux animal skin with a steel metal base - it can be used as an ottoman or pull up table...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality Chateau Blue leather, it boasts iconic diamond quilting and channels that bring an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,820 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Upholstered Daybed with Bolster and Loose Seat Cushion on Oak Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The foster daybed can be used in various rooms - super comfortable loose seat cushion made of foam wrapped in down and feather with a matching bols...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Oak
50s American Neoclassical Heavy Bronze Bouclé Seat Stool Claw Feet X Stretchers
Located in Miami, FL
Heavy Neoclassical Polished Bronze decorated Stool with claw feet and newly upholstered Bouclé Fabric.
Marked under the Seat, Art Works, Inc. New York.
Ready for use in a new Home.
M...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
Classic Cabot Wrenn Caesar High Back Regency Taupe Leather Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional and classic style Caesar high back regency taupe leather swivel and tilt executive office desk chair by Cabot Wrenn.
The beauty of the Caesar executive chair lie...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Neoclassical Side Chairs, Wrapped Metal, Rams Heads, European, Gustavian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Gustavian or Neoclassical side chairs can be used in any room. Each having fully metal wrapped frames with Finely carved rams heads on the back rests. The finely wrapped metal frames with rose, vine and leaf design tacked securely upon the frames. Enormous time and detail went into the construction of this fine pair of chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Set Mid-20th Century Italian Savonarola Wrought Iron Brass Chair Footstool Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Set of Faldistori, Savonarola Armchair and Footstool or Bench in forged and wrought iron, with original polished bronze knobs and medallions brass ornaments.
The Acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Neoclassical Style Polychrome Decorated Day Bed C. 1940
This absolutely stunning day bed features polychrome swags across the frame, figural cartouches to back panels and a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
$7,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Neoclassical Eagle Settee. Marc Jacobs silk floral upholstered painted and parcel-gilt carved settee/sofa with finely carved eagle arm term...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, 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
Seven Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Chairs, Milan circa 1820
Located in Milano, IT
Group of seven chairs
Milan, first quarter of the 19th century
Carved walnut wood, lacquered in gray green and cream and partially gilded
They measure:
height 36.61 in (18.11 in ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Style Shield Back Dining Side Chairs (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully painted shield back in a sophisticated Buckingham grey finish, accented with gilded details, this chair brings a touch of historic charm into any dining space....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian, Genovese, Neoclassic Small Walnut Side Chair, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a slightly concave open backrest atop a frame with splayed legs and a drop-in seat upholstered in leather
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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