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
Set of Six Ralph Lauren Home Clivedon Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six neoclassical style clivedon dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The bench-made bespoke chairs feature a klismos style beech frame with rich faux macassar ebon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Nickel
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
Mario Buatta Custom Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric - Barbara J. Walters Estate
By Mario Buatta
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., American, a floral print linen slipcover over a vintage chair. A beautiful Buatta fabric slipcover with flora, fauna and dragonflies on a duck egg blue ground. The seat and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Fabric
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass & Iron Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass and Iron Curule Bench
France, circa 1960s
A Maison Jansen-style Neoclassical Brass and Iron Curule Bench, circa 1960s, from France. This exqu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany frame with a neoclassical klismos inspir...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Six "X" Back Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Barbara Barry collection by Baker Furniture X back chairs. Mahogany and gold/brown upholstery. Two with arms. Armchairs measure: 27" wide, 20" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A set of 4 dining chairs
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Diego Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs.
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Neoclassical Modern Iron Bench in the Style of Giacometti
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical modern iron bench in original aged silvered finish. Style of Diego Giacometti, circa 1980's. Interior of exterior use. Look at all pictures and read condition report in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Vintage weathered dark brown leather classical style club chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage dark brown leather classical style club chair. This chair stands on a walnut Chippendale style frame and has dark brown weathered comfortable leather. The chair fea...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of Eight Elegant 19th Century Dining Chairs
Located in Richmond, London
A superb quality set of eight dining chairs, after late 18th century designs by Gillows of Lancaster and London, the manufacture attributable to Gillow & Co. A pair of armchairs en-s...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Solid Bronze Bench With Neoclassical Rams Head Hoof Feet & Custom Cushion
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Neoclassical form Rams head and hoof bronze bench with Curule seat from the 1980’s. This piece is made entirely from bronze. With custom Leather Hide Seat cushion.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volute...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Blue Reclining Armchair with Matching Footstool
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
This iconic reclining armchair with a matching footstool, designed by Gio Ponti 1950s. Crafted with a wooden frame and fabric upholstery, it offers timeless elegance and comfort.
Pe...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Hitchcock style Ebonized Side Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Denton, TX
Late 20th century Hitchcock style chairs. These are ebonized then hand stenciled with a Neo Classicial design. Very sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Maple, Paint
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel Brass Curule Hoofed Bench Faux Leopard
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classically designed steel and brass foot stool or ottoman with beautifully detailed hairy paw hoofed feet, finial knobs, fluted center rod, square tubing frame, newly upholstered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Kreiss Sectional Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience laid-back luxury with this Vintage Boho Kreiss sectional sofa. Combining Bohemian flair with American comfort, this sofa offers both style and relaxation. A timeless piece...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Biedermeier Daybed or Recamier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of the neoclassical daybed or recamier that dates to the Swedish Biedermeier Period. The recamier is in overall very good condition. It is upholstered in a n...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
Alcibiades bench contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Inspired by Regency furniture and featuring a bold and vibrant expression, Alcibiades bench stands proud and confident with broad shoulders and a lofty brow.
Richard Fulton's Symposi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Aristophanes bench contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Featuring a playful and sophisticated upside-down look, Aristophanes bench is named after the great comic playwright who also attended the Symposion.
Richard Fulton's Symposion line ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Diotima stool contemporary neo classical geometric polygonal faceted
Located in Mödling, AT
Featuring a geometrical tiara, Diotimas fashionable and distinguished presence lights up every room.
Richard Fulton's Symposion line is grounded in the dialogue between classical her...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Baker Furniture Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic, vintage pair of neoclassical-style armchairs by the Baker Furniture Company.
These super-stylish chairs consist of lacquered and gilded wood frames with open arms.
Fron...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage Homecrest Mid-century Wire Banana "Siesta" Lounge Chair, swivels & rock
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
Homecrest Siesta Bottemiller banana chaise lounge chair.
Works great still
made of Wrought Iron
it swivels and rocks
just spray painted black
clean modernist lines of wrought iron ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style set of four Portrait dining or guest chairs by Jasper Group.
Elegant lines define the portrait's timeless classic design, the serpentine front balances w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Maple
18th Century French Carved Walnut Stool w/Gilded Silver Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century French Carved Walnut Stool w/Gilded Silver Leaf. Absolutely beautiful stool in great condition.
Measures 18" tall 16'5" wide 12" deep
Category
1750s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Giltwood Chaise Lounge By Ebanista/Pakzad International
By Ebanista
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, carved gilt-wood bench with rolled arms and velvet upholstery from Ebanista/Pakzad International
Real 24kt gold leaf finish and salmon pink velvet upholstery.
A stateme...
Category
Early 2000s European Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
French Empire Period Set of Four Provincial Walnut Chairs, 1st quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair having a shaped and open splat backrest and a drop in rush seat, two of the rush seats older than the others, the round seats are raised on flared square tapering legs
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Set of 4 vintage brass Chiavari chairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful and elegant Chiavari chairs in polished brass and yellow velvet seats.
Designed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and produced since the early 19th century in the Ligurian town...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Set of Six White-Grey Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of six Italian dining room, side chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, patinated in light grey in the late Neoclassical style with scrolled back rest and beaut...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Neoclassical Style Silvered Steel Curule Stool with Swan Heads and Faux-Leather
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style curulle stool is made of silvered steel with swan heads. Silver Plated missing on some areas. The seat is made of a black faux-leathe...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Steel
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery
This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sof...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench. This wrought iron bench has a gray steel finish to the surface of the metal. The newly upholstery bench is done...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair 20th Century Empire Style Gold Gilt Ram Heads Bergère or Tub Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 20th Century classically styled gilt wood bergére chairs newly upholstered in a white cotton ticking fabric with feather down wrapped seat cushion.
These chairs also avail...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Single Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A single Neoclassical side chair.
Karelian Birch frame with curved legs and upholstered seat.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Birch
Italian Neoclassical Style Gold Leaf Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the vintage sophistication of the mid-century modern era with our magnificent pair of hall benches, that dates to the early 20th century. Crafted to perfection and resonat...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry And Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An 18th Century Neoclassical Dutch Marquetry Satinwood inlays And Upholstered Armchair. Frame in good antique condition. Need new upholstery. We can have it Reupholstered to suit you...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Open Lattice Dining Chairs
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
Classic French Dining Chairs in Cherry Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated sunbleached Cherry wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese 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
Classic French Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated London Mist wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of Europea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Homecrest Grenada loveseat Glider with cushions and coffee table, Circa 1960’s
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
2 piece set wired love seat glider and coffee table
made of wrought iron
set includes
1 glider love seat
1 rectangular coffee table
Circa 1960's by
love seat measures
68” wide × 28" ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of rocking armchairs with matching side table.
Salterini collection
Daisies pattern
Made by Russell Woodard
Circa 1960’s
Made of wrought Iron
chairs in great working...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Located in Lucija, SI
Antique side armchair made in France about 1880
Very good condition for such old chair
Rare item
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Figural Lion Pillow Top Stools, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical walnut flanking figural lion pillow top stools with central shell fruit carvings, and resting on acanthus foliate scrolled legs, Early 19th Century
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Walnut
Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table.
Salterini collection
Daisies pattern
Made by Russell Woodard
Circa 1960’s
Made of wrought Iron
Gliding chairs in great wo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Painted Neoclassical Style Barrell Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style painted and gilt decorated barrel back armchairs, late 20th century. With brass nail head upholstered backs, arms with down swept arm supports ending in a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-me...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Tabourets, Beech Wood, France, circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful pair of large french stools or tabouret from the mid 19th century.
Solid beech, partly ebonized. Restored and hand polished with shellac.
Newly upholstered and covered with...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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.
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