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.
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Style: Neoclassical
French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted stool from circa 1920 with circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron and fluted legs. This French 1920s stool, with its circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron, and fluted legs, beautifully encapsulates the grace and refined aesthetics of the Neoclassical period.
The stool features a circular seat, upholstered for comfort, creating an inviting and elegant spot for seating. The guilloche carved apron below the seat is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, showcasing intricate patterns that evoke classical artistry. The fluted legs, a hallmark of Neoclassical design, add a sense of architectural elegance and stability to the stool. Carved rosettes on the knees of the legs provide a decorative flourish, enhancing the stool's overall visual appeal.
The painted finish exhibits a nicely weathered appearance, adding a layer of history and character. This distressed look not only contributes to the stool's charm but also highlights the textural details of the carving.
In a modern home, this French Neoclassical stool...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Karges Neo Classic Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Portland, OR
Karges may not be familiar to you but it has been called "The Last Great American Furniture Company". Karges represents high quality hand-made beautiful furniture. These dining chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,500 / set
America Wingback Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th century (possibly late 18th century) American Wingback style Gentleman's Chair. Sturdy and sound with a nice generous seat.
In need of new upholstery. When this chair ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Louis XVI design Fautueil constructed in Walnut, Italy c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XVI period Fauteuil, with Neoclassical carved designs throughout the exposed Walnut frame. Dating from the fourth quarter of the 1700s, and Italian in origin.
The ov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Cuba brown leather with button tufted backrest and a cushioned seat, raised on a swivel base.
Dimen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,001 / item
Italian Neo-Classic Style 19th Century White and Gold Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neo-classic style 19th Century white and gold painted round back carved arm chair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Greek Key Stool
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Hepplewhite design stool or coffee table. The buttoned upholstered top above a fine Greek key frieze, supported by eight fine tapered and fluted legs. Fini...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
$9,482 / item
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted
Upholstered Medallion Arm Chairs, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical painted and upholstered arm chairs with flanking foliage medallions, carved incised beading, lambs tongue, bulbous fluted arm supports, and resting bulbo...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Pair of Russian Neoclassic Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian Neoclassic (early 19th Century) parcel gilt and dark green painted armchairs with scrolled arms and red damask silk upholstered seats. (PRICED AS Pair) (Similar to: 0...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Neoclassical Period Walnut Armchair with Fluted Tapering Legs, Italy, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical period walnut armchair with fluted tapering legs, Italy ca. 1790.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Side Chair, Bleached Cherry
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish side chair in our sun bleached cherry finish, with pristine forms and clean lines capable of dressing a dining space up or down with ease. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,579 / item
20th c. Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Birch Armchairs with Damask Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Swedish Neoclassical birch armchairs with pale damask upholstered seats, unmarked. These chairs are simply lovely. The sinuous lines of the arms and the crisp carved details...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Italian Neo-Classic Upholstered Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) pink painted and gilt trimmed rectangular bench with carved apron and legs and upholstered seat
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$4,122 / item
Italian Neoclassic Style Upholstered Stool
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic style (circa 1925) parcel gilt & cream painted stool with close buttoned upholstered square seat on cabriole legs with acanthus brackets.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Malade Armchair
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18th Century (1765) French Malade Armchair in walnut with linen fabric, post revolution.
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Set Of Six Consulate Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted in a cream white with a matt finish. Square back and bowed seat. Turned arms reminiscent of barrels. Circular tapered legs. Upholstered in orange velvet. Ex Luther Antiq...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,800 / set
Traditional Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This classic chair is upholstered in our vintage Cuba Brown 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
Arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,492 / item
Italian Neo-Classic Style Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) white painted daybed / bench with gilt trim and scroll design side arms and upholstered seat cushion.
Some light wear and paint loss on frame
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic Silk Upholstery Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic style parcel gilt & cream painted side chairs with green damask silk upholstery above spiral fluted turned legs (19th Cent)
Antique condition, upholstery...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Set of Six Russian Neoclassic
First Half of the 19th Century
Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of six Russian neoclassic 'first half of the 19th century' mahogany side chairs with upholstered seat and carved foliate and rosettes on corner of back with sabre form front legs...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
2 Swedish Neoclassic Birch and Silk Stools
Located in Queens, NY
2 Swedish Neoclassic style parcel gilt & patinated birch stools with a gold damask silk upholstered seat above laurel leaf headed legs joined by a turned H stretcher (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Birch
$5,600 / item
Italian Neo-Classic Shield Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) brown painted and gilt trimmed side chair with oval open carved shield form back and striped upholstered seat.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Neoclassical Style Polychrome Painted Settee, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical Style19th Century Italian polychrome painted settee with sphinx carving on back-splat, cane seat with a custom cushion.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
Continental Neoclassic Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Continental neoclassic style mahogany side chairs with squared back and pierced vertical splat above turned legs. (possibly Italian, 19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$3,700 / set
Vintage italian bistro and papercord dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black metal and wicker italian bistro chairs.
Beautiful, elegant italian design.
1980s - Italy
Very good condition
Dimensions
Height:...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of American West Leather Armchairs
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered with vintage style Havana brown leather. This handsome chair has been given some angles that you will enjoy. The seat back almost wants to be a wing but is gently angled ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$5,154 / set
Italian Neoclassic Two-Seat Chair Settee, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-chair back carved-wood settee from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique tête-à-tête (loveseat) from Italy features a straight top-rail along back, above...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassic Style White and Gold Painted Carved Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neoclassic style white and gold painted round back carved armchair with front scroll design and gold damask upholstery (19th century).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Suite of Four Jacob Frères Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of Four Jacob Frères Chairs, circa 1796.
In the neoclassical style.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$26,177 / set
Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic Fruitwood Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 Austrian Neoclassic fruitwood inlaid walnut arm chairs upholstered in beige satin with sleigh back above swan arm supports and reeded turned legs (c.1820) (Original Upholst...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Satin, Fruitwood, Walnut
$65,000 / set
Pair of Neoclassical Style 19th Century Painted Stools with Red Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style painted wood stools from the 19th century, with fluted legs, carved rosettes and red upholstery. Created during the 19th century, each of this pair of Ne...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Style Swan Head Side Chair
Located in Augusta, GA
Maison Jansen style iron and brass side chair
Made in 1926 in New York
Swan heads on arms
Original condition
Fabulous style!
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Onyx Black leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,095 / item
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
$28,557 Sale Price
25% Off
Classic Medium 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
$3,525 / item
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Italian Carved Lacquered and Giltwood Benches
This pair of elegant benches was crafted in the second half of the 18th century in Central Italy. The structure o...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Armchairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Style Armchairs, custom made, with oval seat back, pale yellow painted frame, golden yellow upholstery with red trim. 41" H x 24.25" W x 23" D
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$850 Sale Price / set
52% Off
French Neoclassical Style Carved Back Slipper Chair and Needlepoint Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style carved back slipper chair with needlepoint seat circa 1920-1930. This elegant French slipper chair, crafted circa 1920-1930, epitomizes the refined taste ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench
Located in New York, NY
Italian Gilt Metal Floral Bench. The frame is gilt metal, black painted with gold floral arrangements. Original seat fabric. Made in Italy. There is a...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Period Pair of Ashwood Armchairs with Carved Lyre Splat, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassical pair of ashwood armchairs with carved lyre splat, circa 1790.
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ash
Complete Set Of Twelve French 19th Century Neoclassical style Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and complete set of twelve French 19th century Neoclassical style Mahogany, Giltwood and Ormolu dining chairs. The set of dining chairs consists of ten side chairs an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Three Neoclassical Armchairs, Baltic States, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three neoclassical armchairs made of mahogany with brass decoration and diamond-shaped strutting in the backrest. The chairs stand on square tapered legs with H-shaped struts....
Category
Late 18th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1950
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so ...
Category
1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,546
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Carved Side Chairs with Shield Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian 1790s neoclassical painted and carved side chairs with shield backs and traces of gilt. This pair of Italian neoclassical side chairs from the late 18th century is ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of Italian Neoclassical mahogany chairs adorned with patinated brass mounts from Italy. These chairs feature bold saber shaped legs and vertical lyre shaped back supp...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Iron Lyre Back Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless elegance of a 19th-century formal garden with this exquisite pair of vintage cast iron armchairs. Each chair is a work of art, featuring an ornate, open-work back ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Four Italian
Chiavari
Brass and Velvet Chairs
Located in London, GB
Four Italian 'Chiavari' brass and velvet chairs
Italian, early 20th century
Measures: Height 91cm, width 42cm, depth 40cm
The chairs in this set of four are crafted from brass, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
$10,307 / set
Pair of petite vintage armchairs upholstered in plush with tropics print
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of absolutely captivating vintage petite armchairs! They are done in beech and recently reupholstered in plush with tropical print, featuring mon...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Salon Chairs ~ Side Chairs feature a tailored neoclassically-inspired architecture evident in the squared seatbacks and slightly trapezoidal ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th century Italian benches.
Cherry wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Italian Carved And Painted Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Carved and Painted and Armchair. Fauteuil features finely carved wood on the frame. Backrest has a carved crest featuring a male head in profile withi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Ladder Back Writing Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique writing chair features hardwood construction, original dark oak finish, ladder back seat with vintage rush caned seat, and a solid o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Single Neoclassical Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Neoclassical armchairs. Karelian Birch with carved details
and central carved giltwood detail on the backrest.
Category
1820s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
$12,000
1950
s Neoclassical style Carved Armchair now with Modern Fabric
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Neoclassical style Carved Armchair Now Upholstered in a Modern Textile.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Asian Influenced Solid Dark Wood Carved Bench / Sofa 1940
s
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Traditional Heavy Darker Toned Wooden Bench/ Sofa/ Daybed. We received this piece from our people in France who "pick" for us sometimes and we were told this piece is from Japan.
Category
1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,928 Sale Price
20% Off
German Neoclassical Creme Painted And Giltwood Bench From Schloss Seelowitz
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat . The frame with fan carved spandrel borders. Raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Estate of Martin Trust. Boston Ma. Schloss Seelowitz...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
French Restoration Mahogany and Upholstered Serpentine Bench
Located in New York, NY
Of double-serpentine form; covered in butter yellow horsehair with star-motif with silk rope trim; over a deep shaped apron centered by a foliate cusp; on casters.
Category
1840s Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Carpanese Home Italia, Modenese Gastone, Greenapple, and GF Modern. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $225,000 while the average work can sell for $3,861.