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
Continental Neoclassic Yellow Silk Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical side chairs.
Mahogany with carved details.
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$9,800 / set
Classic Tufted 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic Tufted 3 seater sofa, With a tufted and rolled backrest and arms, with a two-boxed seat cushion, wonderful detail nailheads and turned and taper...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$12,975 / item
Neoclassical Chair, Germany, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chair on square pointed legs with straight frame and trapezoidal upholstered seat and openwork backrest with stylised pointed arches and brass inlays in the form of arca...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Wood Bench with Solid Seat and Hand-Carved Detail on Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dubois bench by LF Upholstery is a hand-carved bench serving as an example of craftsmanship at its best. Available in choice of size in 3 different w...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
$960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Embroidered Round Poof
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly benchmade and upholstered in the USA, this exquisite vanity-height ottoman features a plush high-density foam cushion, ensuring both comfort and support. The luxurious 100%...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,568 / item
Set of 4 Italian Bronze Chiavari Side Dining Chairs Neoclassical Italy 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Italian Bronze Chiavari Side or Dining Chairs with original green gold upholstery.
Come from Italy and are in the classic Grand Tour Style, made circa 1950.
In all origin...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
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 Seating
Materials
Silk
Set of six Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, Germany 1810-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs
Beautifully designed set of six Neoclassical chairs dating back to around 1810-30. The chairs come from Southwest Germany. The back has a very pretty open work design with a hand carved leave design. The Neoclassical chairs are refinished and have a new upholstery and are covered with a very pretty black and white striped woven...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Elm
$8,070 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Neo-Classic Horse Hair Settee
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-classic style (18th Cent) brown lacquer and black stenciled Settee with blue velvet upholstery on back, side arms, and seat
Some loss to...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Upholstered Dining Chair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beautiful homage to English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a deli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,054 / set
Set of 4 Black Iron and Brass Swan
Lyre Motif Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 exquisite dining side chairs having black iron lyre backs and frames with amazing brass swan heads at the tops and paw feet at the bottom of the elegant thin legs. Seats ar...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Rattan, Fabric
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
Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,246
Set of Six Neoclassical Chairs, Germany, 1800-1810
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique set of six Neoclassical chairs, Germany 1800-1810, cherrywood.
Beautiful harp motif on the back of the chairs with exquisitely carved details. The c...
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Neoclassical Inlaid Scroll Arm Armchair Desk Chair Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Neoclassical Inlaid Scroll Arm Armchair Desk Chair Newly Reupholstered in a Gold Velvet
Elevate your interior with this exquisite antique Neoclassical chair, showcasing a h...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet
Antique American Bamboo Stool with Original Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic American vintage bamboo stool having original needlepoint seat.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Neoclassical Italian giltwood slipper chair circa 1810. Masterfully hand-carved and gilded slipper chair with cabriole legs raised upon hoof feet. Upholstered in original - or very e...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
Tufted and Buttoned Side Chair Shown in Tan Leather with Medium Oakwood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Corbin side chair can be used as a dining chair, desk chair or an occasional chair, currently covered in tan leather with biscuit tufting on inside back with hand stitching in ea...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
$18,500 / set
Stool Neoclassical, "Hetch Style", Mid-19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant stool in mahogany, neoclassical, "Hetch style".
Copenhagen Denmark, circa 1830.
Reupholstered with fabric from Dedar.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved arms, deep seat, claw and ball carved feet, nailhead trim, and the most whimsical frame.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Galvin Classic Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
With three loose back cushions and boxed cushion seats, with scrolling arms, raised on square tapered legs, with nailhead trim details.
A classic design that works well with almost ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$12,795 / item
Transitional Brown Leather Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Blending contemporary comfort with traditional elements through its exaggerated wings and rich top-grain cowhide upholstery. Masterfully crafted details include flared arms with vert...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,422 / item
1970s Sculptural Carved Wood Tassle Rope Settee
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, hand carved wood settee you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best o...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$8,962 Sale Price
25% Off
20th Century Classizim Style Empire Swan Chaise Longue
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid beechwood, partially ebonized and gilded.
(J-Sam-7).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech, Maple
Wonderful Set of Five French Gold Gilt Carved Harp Lyre Back Regency Side Chairs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful set of FIVE (5) French gold gilt carved harp lyre back regency neoclassical dining or living room ladies side chairs
Sold per chair
Measu...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Elegant Neoclassical Bronze and Velvet Sofa by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical bronze sofa recently reupholstert in rust color velvet ( City velvet collection CarluccI - JAB ), feat cushions, two bolsters available.
Designed by Jaques Quinet-Franc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
$7,120 Sale Price
26% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into an era of enduring elegance with this magnificent Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Settee, a truly captivating statement piece designed to elevate any interior or outdoor space...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage English Regency Style Ash Wood Dining Chairs in Brown Leather - Set of 8
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage English Regency Style Ash Wood Dining Chairs Upholstered in a Patterned Brown Leather with Nail Head Trim - Set of 8
This set of eight chairs would be a sumptuous addition t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Giltwood and Ebonized Benches
Located in New York, NY
Each rectangular seat upholstered in green and off white striped silk taffeta over a rail carved with ebonized bellflower garlands and supporting an outward scrolling armrest to one ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum Figural Garden Bench Settee attributed Molla. Item features a heavy cast aluminum construction, pierced f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Bleached Wood Hoofed-Foot Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Pair of square hoofed-foot stools in bleached wood, newly upholstered in neutral linen with brass nail-head trim—perfect as extra seating or chic bedside perches. Priced individually.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
$3,150 / item
Elegant Empire Style Burl Wood Tub Chair by Wm. Switzser, Vancouver
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Burl wood frame with high back in a closed arm tub shape in sections and sloping arms, the frame in colorful and swirling grain Burl. Raised on square tap...
Category
20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Burl, Fabric
18th Century Dutch Inlaid Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Dutch inlaid side chairs. Strong and sturdy, but delicate with different exotic inlaid woods. Ball and claw foot motif. Back...
Category
18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,950 / set
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
Continental Neoclassical Style Mahogany Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Continental neoclassical style mahogany side chair. Made in beautiful mahogany wood with an upholstered blue-gray-colored moire silk sea...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Set of Eight Queen Anne Style Ebonized and Gilt Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of eight Queen Anne style ebonized and gilt decorated dining chairs. These sleek and stylish dining chairs come straight from a NYC brownstone. The ebonized frames would fit easi...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Italian Style "X" Bench with Chinoiserie Linen Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian style "X" bench in a bleached walnut finish with brass knob details throughout. The bench is newly reupholstered in a soft faded chinoiserie style linen with nailhead trim de...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Vintage Regency Brown Jordan “Venetian” Cast Aluminum Lounge Vhairs - A Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pinnacle of luxury outdoor furniture, this exquisite pair of "Venetian" lounge chairs by the renowned American maker Brown Jordan defines timeless elegance. The chairs showcase a g...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Aluminum
18th Century Gustavian Stool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late 18th-early 19th century Gustavian stool or tabouret. The stool retains its original chalk-white painted surface with gilt details with a beautiful natural and desirable patina. The stool is newly upholstered in a Clarence House velvet...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Golden Wrought Iron Bench with Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency Period golden wrought iron bench with original seat cushion.
The bench can be used as is or refinished to taste.
F-739-335
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,898 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 English Oak Ladderback Rush Bottom Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful set of Ladderback chairs. Made from English Oak, these chairs have a beautiful patina. The rush bottom seat accents the pa...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Perfidia_01 Teak Wood, Bronze, Brown Leather Lounge Chair by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
Perfidia_01 Lounge Chair Brown by Alejandro Moyano
Measures: L 33” W 22” H 37”
Lounge chair made of steel rod structure and solid colorado wood wi...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs Set of Four
Located in Essex, MA
A four-chair set of period Neoclassical Swedish chairs with new light grey animal print upholstery. Straight clean lines to the three slatted backs with beautiful draping garlands a...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 1940s Italian Neoclassical Sidechairs
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of carved and inlaid fruitwood Italian neoclassical side chairs with carved wood details throughout and tapered legs. Newly upholstered in caramel silk velvet.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
The Wimbledon Tennis Bench
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved teak tennis bench. Exterior seat pads can be supplied if required. Seat pads upholstered in client’s own material.
Please note we are currently working to a 30-36 week...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Italian Painted
Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Set of 8 18th Century Venetian Leather Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This set of 8 18th century Venetian leather dining chairs has beautiful features that perfectly embody the style of the time. The carving on the legs is a testament to how fine the c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Neoclassical seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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