Neoclassical Chairs
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
Monumental 19th Century Northern Italian Hand Painted Bench
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand painted wood bench was made in Italy in the 19th century.
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste,...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Single Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A fine neoclassical armchair.
Mahogany with patinated brass inlay, details and sabots.
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Ash
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 Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with parcel gilt décor and carved feather motifs. Created in England at the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this pair of Neoclassical style side chairs draws our attention with their shield-style backs adorned with mesmerizing giltwood feathers...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique King and Queen Carved Wood Plaid Chairs, a Pair 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of antique carved wood chairs with rolled arms and plaid upholstered seats. This set features carved wood bases with stylize...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Shaped Curve Back Dining Side Chair with Self Button Detail and Nailhead Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Menton chair is a beautifully styled side chair shown in off white fabric with and self covered buttons on the inside back - nailhead trim outlining t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Brass & Red Velvet Chairs in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare set of 4 neoclassical style chairs is made of brass and red velvet. This is a French work, in the style of famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Classic Skirted Slipper Chair in Hot Pink Velvet with Contrast Velvet Back
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
Made to order skirted slipper chair. As shown with cotton velvet and cut velvet contrast outside back.
How we work
Made t...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering.
Two-tones wood frame.
By J.M. Rothschild, France, 1948.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore
Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly historical and ancient Caduceus symbol features ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight American Black Lacquered and Gilt Fancy Chairs Baltimore, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight American black lacquered and gilt fancy chairs with painted bird, floral, and shell motif. Two arms and six sides. Chairs have cane seats with...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Pine, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Pair of Mahogany Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany, Neoclassical style armchairs with painted inlay back. Hand painted inlay features cherub and leaf details. Tapered legs and black back spindles. Great age and patin...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ellipse Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Ellipse chair is a classic and comfortable piece for any occasion. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with neoclassical swag motif along the center and c...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
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 Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Italian Neoclassic Tall Bar Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neoclassic bar stool, with a leather upholstered oval padded back and circular swivel seat, on turned legs, joined by an "X" stretcher with brass footrest mounts.
Dime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell carved legs terminating in a carved hairy paw claw foot...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Italian Leather Armchairs Wicker Accent Dining by HOOKER
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of
Hooker Neo...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Low Back Armchairs, c. 1825
Located in Chicago, IL
Dated to the early 19th century, this pair of lightweight Russian armchairs stand on elegantly tapered sabre legs and feature low, arched backs and turned arms decorated with acanthu...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Shearling Covered Shaped Back Chair with Wood Base and Legs with Metal Cap Feet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Willow club chair is a whimsical chair that can be used in any room - shown covered in shearling with button detail on inside back with a contrast...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Mahogany
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of neoclassical style chairs is made of brass with a Royal blue velvet seat. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chair, Elisabeth II of Spain Style, Wood, Textile, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and polychrome wooden chair with cabriolet legs and openwork backrest which has been decorated with a symmetrical composition of Rococo influence in some details and Neoclassical in others. The Elizabethan style was developed in Spain during the reign of Isabel II (Elisabeth II...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Other
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical Brass Mounted Chairs
Located in El Monte, CA
The pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Russian Armchairs are meticulously crafted from mahogany wood with a refined brass inlay detailing the back seat and post. An excellent example ...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Neoclassical Sillver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this pair of Vintage Neoclassical Silver Gilt Tipped Lounge Chairs. Perfect for American-style interiors, these chairs feature elegant neoclassical des...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of English Mahogany and Leather Armchairs in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of armchairs in the neoclassical in the manner of Robert Adam
Constructed in mahogany with hand-painted gilt accents and red leather, each with oval backs enclosed wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Giltwood
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Chinoiserie Queen Anne Style Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely detailed Queen Anne chair. Seat was originally can but now hard upholstered in new mohair. Strong and sturdy.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Paint
Set of Four Neoclassical Chairs, Style of Jacob Henri, France 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of four Neoclassical Chairs, France 19th century
The slightly bent backrests are decorated with a rosette and lambrequin decor. The design and motif was developed by the French...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Antique Pair of Neoclassic Style Armchairs, Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical style armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of accent chairs from Italy are each carved with n...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Black Leather Armchair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful armchair is made with a rounded wooden frame. The legs are in stepped black wood and the armchair is upholstered in high quality black leather...
Category
1990s Spanish Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Modern Classic Elizabeth I Armchair in Carved Wood and Patinated Fine Gold Leaf
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
This is one of the most premium armchairs of Bessa´s collection. Worthy of the grandeur of an empire, it is made with the most premium fabrics on the market, admirably h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
21st Century Green and White Deluxe Chair by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Created by the skilled craftsmen of Modenese Gastone Interiors, this dining chair, part of the Deluxe collection, presents a curved wooden structure with white finish, silver leaf ap...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Mid-Century Cerused Wingback Chair with Celadon Cut Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer chair! The cerused finish is original as is the celadon cut velvet. The velvet is vintage and shows moderate wear. Patina! It is unmarked. Arm; 27.5 Seat; 20”. I am ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
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 Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Chiavarine Chairs Turned Walnut with Hand-Carved Seat
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant Mid-19th century Chiavarine side chairs in turned walnut and with hand-carved seat, restored and finished to wax
Measure cm: H 101\47 x W 45 x D 45.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Chair with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6010
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Rococo Dining Chair in Black and Gold Finish by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A glimpse to the past, with this handcrafted luxury piece of timeless rococo beauty. An elegant floral upholstered seating gracefully on top of the contrast black painted carving woo...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 6 Late 19th Century "Owl Eyes" Ice Cream Parlor Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Great set of 6 ice cream parlor chairs from the late 19th century. Brand New hardwood plywood seats. Disregard seat pics with multiple color fa...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Solid Brass Italian Chiavari chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass chair in Neoclassical style from the 1950 s . Pink velvet upholstery .
we have one more chair like this slightly different size .
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Baltic 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut, Fruitwood And Brass Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely unique pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, ebonized Fruitwood, and brass chairs. Each chair is raised by unique and most decorative squ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Mid Century Hand Painted Neoclassical Cock Fighting Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of neoclassical cock fighting chairs with lyre backs and swivel seats. Hand painted with bronze rods in the lyre. Seat height is 19inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style Chairs with Woven Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of New England Hitchcock Style or Fancy chairs. Hand painted / stenciled with a deep and rich patination from years of good wear. The seats are woven rush seats and are in very ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted Side Chairs Great Form and Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of Italian neoclassical painted side chairs
19th century. Amazing form and carving, lovely old patina. Priced per chair.
Measures: Height 34 1/2 inches.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th-C. French Neo-Classical Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs with Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are fabulous! This is a pair of heavily carved walnut French bergere chairs. They have Neo-classical styling with the ram form arms and instruments along the back frame. The li...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Chairs
Materials
Brass
19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs with Cast Bronze Rams, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are so elegant! This is a pair of late 19th century Italian neo-classical style arm chairs. The frame is a carved mahogany with peg construction. The grey linen blend upholster...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair 1940's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassical style Occasional/ Side/ Accent Armchairs. Beautiful chairs with caning intact.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Greenapple, GF Modern, Modenese Gastone, and Chiavari. 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 chairs 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 $28,500 while the average work can sell for $3,245.