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Louis XVI Armchairs

LOUIS XVI STYLE

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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
Pair of Louis XV armchairs in moulded and carved beech, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV armchairs in moulded and carved beech, 18th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved bergères, the recently upholstered and restored armchairs with a padded back, sides and loose cushion seat in ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Bleached Antique Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, these bleached fauteuil armchairs date to circa 1890. The chairs are topped by a well-detailed crest that consi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchair
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish late 18th-early 19th century French Louis XVI style Ivory colored Bergere armchair. Having reeded and fluted, gilded decoration and raised on turned tapering legs.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Softwood

Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s Cream Painted Wood, Cane; USA, 1960s Height: 33.25 inches, Width: 22.5 inches, Depth: 22 inches, Seat...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI style painted upholstered fauteuil, 1910-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of generously scaled Louis XVI style carved hard wood fauteuil with upholstered back panels, arm caps, and seats. The hardwood frames are finished in a white stain. American, A...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of Jean-Baptiste 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs Excellent condition & Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open armchair; the circular padded back with floral carved crest rail above padded arms over...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These beautiful late 19th-century fauteuils (armchairs) are designed in the style of furniture crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92). The chairs’ frames are crafted...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Restoration Hardware Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
Restoration Hardware Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchair, upholstered in grey linen to seat and arms, labeled "Made for Restoration Hardware" to underside. 40.5" H x 26.25" W x 25" D; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Painted Fauteuils Upholstered in Leather with Nailheads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs, having a painted finish showing natural wear, upholstered in leather with nailheads, each channeled frame inset by an oval padded backrest, oustwept arms with elbo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair. Item featured has a large impressive profile, carved and applied acanthus and geometric accents,...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame with carved finials on back rail, and tapering fluted lags, pegged constructio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Painted Italian Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI armchairs, each having a painted, channelled frame, showing natural wear to finish, padded, shield-shaped backrest, downswept arms with padded elbow rests, on acant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Elegant French 19 Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstery is in very good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils feature a timeless design with a contemporary finish. The solid maple frames have been subtly antiqued but retain their natural c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Maple

20th Century French Louis XVI Style Shepherdes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th century French Louis XVI style bergère, or shepherdess chair, combines timeless sophistication with exceptional craftsmanship. The solid beechwood frame features in...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Impressive French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style five-piece giltwood carved salon or parlor suite, comprising of a canapé (settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs) uph...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Damask, Giltwood

Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key motif at the base of the seat. Striped crushed fabric, in the Italian Louis XVI neocl...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

French Pair of Medallion Armchairs Louis XVI Style in Orange Velvet, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis XVI style medallion armchairs dating from the 1950s. The base is typically Louis XVI fluted and tapered. The legs are connec...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Armchair With Brass Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 30 3/4 in Width: 24 in Depth: 23in Seat Height: 19 1/4 in This antique 19th century Louis XVI style armchair club chair is made of the highest quality! This cha...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Brass

19th Century French Pair Of Corbeille Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare find of exquisitely hand-carved 19th Century Corbeille Bergere, Louis XVI Style, French Armchairs, Circa 1800s. The Chairs have beautiful proportions with the attention to de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of antique armchairs in Luigi Filippo style, Italy
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of Antique Armchairs in Louis Philippe Style - Italy, Year 1890 Elegant pair of armchairs dating from the late 19th century (circa 1890), made in Italy in the Louis Philippe st...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fine giltwood hand carving makes these chairs exceptionally fine. The gilding is original with a soft patina. The legs are reeded and A circular pendant design is set on the corners....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

Companion Pair of Nearly Identical French Louis XVI Armchairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This companion pair of nearly identical French Louis XVI armchairs, circa 1900, showcases timeless neoclassical design and refined craftsmanship. Each chair features a gracefully car...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Period French Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French fauteuils or arm chairs, each with solid carved walnut frame and wool petit point upholstery. Fine carved foliate details with fin...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Hand Carved Louis XVI Bergère Amrchair
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Louis XVI bergère armchair from France, upholstered in vintage fabric. This 18th century French armchair is hand carved in fruitwood (prob...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Louis XVI Style French Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age. Re-upholstered from last owner with high quality fabric, 20/2...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Louis XVI fauteuils with painted white frames and yellow upholstery. Some wear, but very nice conditions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th century) walnut bergère armchairs with bow knot top and striped upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XVI (18th century) carved beechwood bergeres / armchairs with carved beaded pattern edge on arched back and seat frame with acanthus and scroll carved arms and gold damask upholstery...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Lacquered Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XVI Style giltwood carved lacquered Fauteuils (armchairs). The elegantly carved wood frames with rounded backrests, open and padded armrests and fluted legs, i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany armchairs ~ Fauteuils display amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Chair in Light Grey Patina Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis 16 style chaise longue in light grey patinated wood. The cane seat is painted with diamond patterns. France period Napoleon III. End of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

French Walnut 18Th Century Armchair C.1770
Located in Kingsbridge, GB
French Walnut 18th Century Armchair c.1770, with extra wide seat. Good solid condition and very comfortable.
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

French Cane Back Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French cane back Louis XVI - directoire style desk armchair.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Vintage 1950 s Leather and Carved Wood Armchairs with Gold Details
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cream leather and gold and white painted armchairs with fluted legs and carved wood details throughout. Nice curved arm detail and nailhead trim . Chips to chair back and leg...
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1950s European Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French Louis XVI style off-white painted oval back armchairs from circa 1900 with carved décor. This set of four French Louis XVI style armchairs, dating back to circa ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

19th C. French Pair Carved-Wood Fauteuil Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of timeless and elegant Louis XVI style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of chairs from France each features a shapely, upholstered back, with elegantly arched crest rail, all framed within molded wood trim. Carved wood arms, with manchette pads for comfort, terminate into scrolled knuckles. Front arm supports are embellished with acanthus-leaf carvings. And the skirting mimics the simplistic trim of the back edges, with flower-head carved accents just above the profiled knees. The chairs are raised on four rounded and flute carved legs, which taper gently and sit on toupie feet. This pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style fauteuils...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood, Linen

21st Century Satin Armchair in Hand-carved Wood and Fabric in style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved during the early- to mid-1900’s, this pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs has beautiful blue silk upholstery on the seats and back rests. The upholstery has a moiré ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs in lacquered wood with original cane parts. The line is very elegant, the detail is neat, it is a beautiful pair to put in a living room. French wor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

French Louis XVI Open Armchairs or Fauteuils - 4 available
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four French carved and painted Louis XVI style fauteuils or open armchairs, the frames with finely-carved ribbon details and standing on turned tapering fluted legs. C. 1910. ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style walnut armchairs with original needlepoint upholstery. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs. Each chair ha...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Armchair in Polychrome Wood, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVI armchair in polychrome wood from the end of the 18th century Very beautiful armchair covered with brown leather which has a superb patina In perfect condition and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XVI style wood armchair This refined armchair was made in France, in Louis XVI style, in the early 19 century. Its wooden structure is carved with elem...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dining
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of Louis XVI style armchairs showcases the timeless beauty of French neoclassical design. Featuring cane backs and upholstered seats, these armchairs are finished i...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Cowhide, Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt, Cream /Green Painted Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style two-tone cream and green painted with parcel-giltwood carved fauteuils armchairs. The intricately carved wood frames with a pa...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs with New Cream Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style giltwood chairs with a flamed torch and foliate Design at the crest of these chairs. A carved and reeded leg is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style white-painted lounge ottoman armchair with recent striped upholstery. The square back armchair with a padded backrest, sides and armrests f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Paint, Walnut

Remarkable small carved and gilded wooden armchair, Venice, early 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Remarkable small carved and gilded wooden armchair, Venice, early 18th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Of 18th Century Period French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
A distinguished pair of period French 18th century Louis XVI period armchairs, finely crafted with carved walnut frames and exhibiting the refined symmetry and classical restraint em...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

PAiR OF VINTAGE FRENCH LOUIS XVIII STYLE FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS PARROT UPHOLSTERY
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Antique circa 1920-1940 French Louis XVIII style Fauteuils armchairs Please note the d...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.  
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990. This pair of chairs is not very old but they are of the highest quality and they are in fantastic condition. ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Bergère Armchairs, France, Circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of 18th century bergères boast well-preserved painted wood frames, plush seats, backs and arms, and a new, patterned linen upholstery. Provenance: Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris. Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features original figural needlepoint upholstery, floral and ribbon carved walnut frame, re...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Elegant Antique Armchair from France, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
An elegant antique armchair from France, circa 1860. Made of solid walnut painted in beige with curved legs and back, upholstered with a cotton fabric in stripes. Very comfortable an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Paint Decorated Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs, or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of provincial oval back chairs feature carved bowknots, and stop fluted tapered legs. They are currently covered in floral Fortuny fabric.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Fabric, Arm Chairs, France, 1940s Pair of exquisite French Fauteuil attributed to Maison Jansen, in the Louis XVI style, and produ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Louis Xvi armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Jumbo Collection, La Maison London, Minton-Spidell, and Philippe Starck. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $50,136 while the average work can sell for $6,473.

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