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
Elegant Vintage Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Bench with Lyre Motife
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage mahogany and upholstered neoclassical style bench having a marvelous lyre motife, brass accents, and beautiful legs that terminate in animal feet.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Neoclassical Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair neoclassical style side chairs. The chairs have black lacquered wood frames, a decorative gold pattern with a round bronze insert to ...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
$5,100 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
Russian Neoclassic 9-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Russian Neoclassic mahogany and carved parcel gilt trimmed living room / salon set (19th Cent) (loveseat, 6 arm chairs, 2 side chairs)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$95,000 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Oak Lounge Chair by Architect Martin Borch, Denmark 1902-1903
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important chair from 1902-1903 by Danish architect Martin Borch (1852-1937) originally designed for the interior of Rigsdagen and was later used as the chair for the judge a...
Category
Early 1900s Danish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Classic Tufted Black Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Onyx black 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 Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,000 / item
Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century ebonized side chairs.
Ebonized wood.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Open Lattice Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,948 / set
Ralph Lauren Antique Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren antique style lounge chair and ottoman. The frame of the chair and ottoman is giltwood. Chair and ottoman is newly upholstered.
Meas...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency French Cane Fauteuils. These armchairs embody the sophisticated charm of French design, showcasing beautifully c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cane
$2,950 / set
Classic Tufted Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Chateau Blue 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 Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,000 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Birch, Giltwood
Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Denton, TX
Hitchcock Dining Chairs- Set of 4. Turned wood legs and frames with gold colored stenciled fruit motifs on the backrests.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,000 / set
Vintage Italian Casa De Arte Paoletti Carved Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into a world of exquisite Italian craftsmanship with this distinguished pair of Vintage Carved Giltwood Stools, bearing the esteemed mark of Casa D'Arte Paoletti from Florence, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Gilt Dining Chairs After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of six shiny gold dining chairs after Versace. The chairs feature thick gilt metal or gilded metal frames made in the neoclassical taste. The chair backs have greek colu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Baltic Neoclassical Mahogany and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular crest rail with gilt beaded border over a carved and beautifully water gilded anthemion shaped splat flanked by stems and leaves. Upholstered seat raised on sli...
Category
1820s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,141 / item
Louis XVI Style Curved Arm Benches in a Geometric Black and White Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Louis XVI–Style Scrolled Arm Benches with Modern Geometric Upholstery
An elegant and visually striking pair of Louis XVI–style scrolled arm benches, combining classical Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,492 / item
Neoclassical Daybed style of Henri Jacob (1753-1824), France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical Daybed, France 19th century
Unique Neoclassical daybed, the slightly bent armrests are decorated with hand-carved decor showing a rosette in a diamond shaped field and a...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry
Italian Neo-Classic Style Painted Bench
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) cream painted square bench with swag and festoon decoration supported on tapered fluted and gilt trim legs.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
$3,282 / item
Casual Round Leather Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
In an antique brown leather, the round stool is an ideal stool to set aside the bed, a chair, or sofa.
Dimensions: 22" W x 22" D x 18" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
$727 / item
19th Century Swedish Daybed
Located in New York, NY
19th century daybed /bench. The daybed has a solid wood frame with stripe fabric.
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$11,500
Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic Floral Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Neoclassic white painted and floral decorated side chairs (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Paint
$3,750 / set
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Carved Wood Triple Splat Back Cherry Settee, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Cherry carved splat back settee with floral scrolled motif, scrolled flanking arms , connecting serpentine stretchers, and terminating on the original slipper feet. Settee ha...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery, Wood
Roll Arm Cream Sofa With Large Nail Head Trim
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This sophisticated roll-arm cream sofa exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and refined details. The large nailhead trim runs along the back, arms and base, adding a touc...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Living Room Set Likely By François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Rosewood and ormolu armchairs and matching settee likely by François Linke. The pair of armchairs an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs with Swans and Lyre from the 1850s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut side chairs from the mid-19th century features slightly concave pierced backs, marrying perfectly the sitter's body. On each chair, the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cuban mahogany settee. The settee is raised by fine square legs below the straight butterfly veneered frieze showcasing the beautifu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture a moment of artistic romance with this exquisite vintage hand-painted accent chair. Its elegant silhouette, defined by graceful cabriole legs and a striking oval backrest, se...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
We believe these are mid to late 20th century productions. They are heavy, but not as heavy as iron. Easier to manage. ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bordeaux Velvet + Gilded Iron Sculptural Side Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage sculptural side chairs featuring intricate gilded iron frames with high backs and elegant scroll motifs. Rich, bordeaux hued velvet upholstery beautifully complemen...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Canvas, Maple
Set of 6 Rush Seat Walnut Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This set of ladderbacks are made of walnut and have rush bottom seats.
They have turned legs and stretchers the reinforce the chairs stability.
There are 2 armchairs and 4 sides.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of Neoclassical French Armchairs, 1950
s
Located in North Miami, FL
These French armchairs have the original crackled paint and fleurette accents and sabots, they have been reupholstered with an amazingly soft and rich rust tone suede leather. THIS ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
$10,800 / set
French Beautifully-Carved Wood Lyre-Back Splat Bench w/Rush Seat , 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic carved-wood sofa bench with rushed seat from the 19th century. This antique bench from France has been beautifully carved with Neoclassical details, featuring a gracefully curved top rail which gives way to an open back with three widely-spaced back rests; all carved in a lyre motif. The top rail gently wraps to the sides, creating a tub-style effect. Hand-woven rushed seats give this piece a more casual comfort appeal. The wood skirt is a neat, straight line, and is raised upon four slender and curvy legs...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Baltic Neoclassical Daybed
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century mahogany and fruitwood baltic daybed. Having scroll form sides with central ebonized panel. Upholstered in stiped silk fabric.
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$11,000
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Samuel Copelon Neoclassical Bench with Cast Bronze Swan Embellishments.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
20th C Wingback Love Seat in Blue and White Check Homespun Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wingback love seat is in amazing condition and great form. The repro. blue & cream homespun linen upholstered love seat is amazing...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Pine
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French 1900s Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional pair of French 1900s neoclassical style side chairs with caned seats and brass detailing. This pair of neoclassical style s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Brass Curule Bench With Lions Heads.
Offered is a handsome Italian Neoclassical style brass curule bench with lions heads on all corners terminating in paw feet. Our bench ha...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Pair Of Lounge Chairs, Balloon Back With Palmettes, Birch, 1800
Located in Dresden, DE
Pair of lounge chairs
Balloon back with palmettes and forward-flaring legs
Birch and ebony grain
Baltic countries
circa 1800
Height 93 cm
Seat height 43 cm
Width 47 c...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch, Ebony
Pair of Italian Genoese Carved Parcel Gilt Side Chairs, circa 1820-30
Located in Spencertown, NY
The pair of side chairs come from the Palazzo Tursi, Genoa. Residence of King Vittorio Emanuele and Queen Maria Teresa. Probably designed by Carlo Randoni (1755-1831). They are uphol...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Steel and Gilt Metal Hall Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An attractive pair of steel and gilt metal side chairs with black leather seats. Sold in pairs. Four available.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,500 / set
French Neoclassical upholstered ottoman, early 20th century.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant ottoman features a rounded, generously padded seat upholstered in a neutral linen textile, finished with hand-applied nailhead trim along the edge. The carved wood frame...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Swedish Painted Settee with Lyre Back
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nicely-carved, painted Swedish settee in the neoclassical style. The carved elements feature a lyre back terminated with eagles' heads, women's faces on the ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Cast Iron Chairs attributed to Robert Wood Foundry (Pair)
By Wood
Perot Ornamental Iron Works, Robert Wood (American)
Located in Carmel, NY
Perfect for your garden and fantastic garden parties all summer long. Heavy cast iron neoclassic garden set. Lyre-back splat with cabriole legs and foliate scrolls Unsigned, but attr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Directory Mahogany
Suede Tri Corner Stools, 1795 - 1803
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Pair of Iconic Stools from the the French Directoire period (1795 -1803). These Elegant and Exquisite Pair of French Directory period stools / benches have dramatic round tap...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Suede, Leather, Mahogany
$9,496 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carved patinated wood and silk stool. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Italian Modern Neoclassical Wood, Brass and Iron Hall or Bedroom Bench
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Rare Italian 19th century Neoclassical bench with sober, modern lines, pilaster form legs and gilt bronze lions paw feet. ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Tiger Maple with Leather Armchair
Located in Branford, CT
Truly exceptional hand made tiger maple Queen Anne style armchair. Beautiful leather upholstery. Signed by the craftsman, Brien Pierce and dated April, 1985
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Maple
1960s Italian Pair Of Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s pair of Italian lacquered armchairs with velvet seats.
The chairs have been professionally lacquered in an off-white color-way and the seats have been reupholste...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
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.