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Silk
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Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Table Lamps
Porcelain
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
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Silk, Paint
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Cane, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Spelter
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Alabaster, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Alabaster, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Fruitwood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Down, Feathers
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
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A Close Look at Louis Xvi Furniture
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
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