Louis XVI Seating
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
Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe upholstery. Add some Classic Style to your Home.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A set of six Louis XVI style painted dining chairs in cream and eau de nil paints. The studded tan leather seats in overall good condition.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
$4,157 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced from Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical mo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Settee/Love Seat, Polychromed with New Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th century settee with new upholstery, polychromed in pale cream color hue. Scrolled arms
with a slightly arched crest rail. Reeded straight legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$1,785 Sale Price
38% Off
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs in Yellow Linen - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs, sourced in Provence, France. Structurally restored and refinished, the chairs feature the timeless neoclassical form with square b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Superb Carved French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb carved French Louis XVI style window bench captures the refined elegance and neoclassical charm of 18th-century French design. Beautifully hand-carved, the bench features...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Spanish 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century French bergères exudes timeless elegance and embodies the refined craftsmanship of the Louis XVI style. The carved wooden frames, likely crafted from giltwo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Six Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood
Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Leather Arm Chairs
Designer: Unknwon
Country: France
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Carved Wood, Leather
Style: French Louis X...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French Louis XVI-style bergère reflects the timeless sophistication of neoclassical design. Crafted from beech wood, the chair features a meticulously hand-...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches.
Offered is a great pair of French Louis XVI style distressed painted benches or ottomans newly upholstered in a plush neutral cut velvet fabr...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 35 1/2in W: 24in D: 25 3/4in SH: 18 1/2in
This antique pair of Louis XVI style creme paint decorated armchairs accent chairs is perfect for you and your home and is ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C., a Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Wood and Needlepoint Fauteuils
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, a lovely pair of fauteuils with painted carved wood frames, wool needlepoint embroidered upholstery and brass nailhead trim. Elaborately carved with folded ribbon cr...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood, furniture mesh. Double sided seat cushions with springs inside. Original very good condition: no smells, ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Ash
Pair 19th Century French gilt wood Salon chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A impressive good quality pair of 19th Century French carved gilt wood Salon arm chairs, each with scrolling foliate decoration, tapestry to the back r...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa.
Offered is a stunning Italian Louis XVI style painted and giltwood sofa from the late 18th to early 19th century.
This sofa has been professional...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant complete set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with topie shaped feet and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
New Baker Navy Velvet Bergere Louis Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Louis style bergere chairs you could hope to find. New and just unwrapped for the photos. Outstanding design is exhibited throu...
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2010s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$2,160 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquis Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of Louis XVI style Marquis attributed to Grosfeld House.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,500 / set
Louis XVI Style Spanish 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.
If you want we could to restore the piece for a perfect wood c...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Office Armchair - XIXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis XVI style solid mahogany armchair covered with leather It is in good condition, stable and comfortable. French work, Parisian around 1880. End of the 19th century.
Dimensions
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 18th century Louis XVI chairs with deep green velvet upholstery. Very nice carving and patina on these. So elegant. Comfortable a...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With handsome Dark Stained and very well-carved frame depicting Scrolls and Shells. The divided Settee Back with separate Pads and the Legs terminating in a Snail’s Head foot. Uphols...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Cirencester, GB
Circa 1900 this pair of antique armchairs have been painted over the gilt. This paint has then been rubbed back revealing the gilt in places.
The seats and the more recent upholste...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,424 / set
Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère, TIger Silk Velvet
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Maison Jansen Signed, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergère armchair, Scalamandré "Le TIgre" Silk Velvet
The "Jansen Paris" stamp clearly visible on the unde...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood, Velvet
18th C French Giltwood Bergere with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Norwalk, CT
A lovely example of a traditional French bergere updated with a Fortuny hand printed upholstery fabric. Original gilding on hand carved frame in very fine condition. Tight seat and f...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, distressed finish, nicely carved details, tape...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery.
Prov...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chair in Blue Floral
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored late 19th centuryFrench Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence, France. The shield-shaped backrest and seat are newly upholstered in a vibrant royal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Hardwood, Cotton
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood
Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Arm Chairs
Designer: Unknwon
Country: United States
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Gold-Leaf Gilded Wood,...
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side chairs. Two chairs out of a (Set of Six total) important 18th century ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood
$10,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good condition with some age appropriate patina. The silk striped cushions...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Diminutive Antique Louis XVI Style Olive Green Leather Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 19th Century muted olive green leather arm chair with square backrest, brass nailhead trim, arms with sloped supports and covered with ma...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces
Located in Houston, TX
A grand salon suite comprising a settee, four arm chairs and one side chair
Each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon- tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
$28,000 Sale Price / set
49% Off
French Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood
Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight Louis XVI style, carved-wood dining chairs with original painted finish and leather upholstery, from the mid 20th century. This vintage set of chairs from Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered period French Louis XVI walnut side chairs. Fresh Upholstery, good condition.
Measures: 33" Height
18.5 wide
17.5 deep
17.5 seat height.
Category
1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$922 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
$12,850 / set
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather will make an excellent addition to your dining experience! The neoclassical architecture is immediately ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of lovely Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with elegant silk lampas French fabric and double welt (early 20th century). The chairs are a light cream color with parcel gilt acce...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
1900s French Pair Of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Pair of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs captures the neoclassical elegance of the Louis XVI style with refined detailing and graceful form. Each chair featu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1870s Louis XVI Style Ebonized Fauteuil in Upholstered Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Louis XVI style fauteuil open armchair radiates opulence with its masterfully carved ebonized wood and the custom taupe and cream striped linen upholstery. The neoclassical carv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chairs in Green Stripe - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of restored early 20th century French side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The shaped rectangular backrests and frames are finely hand...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Tapestry Fauteuils
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style giltwood and tapestry fauteuils.
The tapestry 18th century and attributed to the Beauvais Manufactory. The frames are finely carved with guilloche bandin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century
Antique - Side Chairs - 20th
Measures : 54x50cm H:96cm SH:47cm
Materials : Wood - Cane
The back wooden sash of a ch...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Marquise Chairs, Scrolling Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood marquise chairs from circa 1920 with scrolling arms, fluted legs, carved rosettes and new custom upholstery. This elegant pair of French...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholstered in a plush designer leopard print velvet.
These animal print upholstered chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Green Blue Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency green blue painted settee loveseat sofa. Item features green blue distress painted frame, solid wood construction, upholstered arm re...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Parcel Cream and Brown Painted Bench
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Covered in striped silk, the molded seat raised on six stop-fluted tapering legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Blue and White Gingham Upholstered Marquise Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) Marquise armchair with carved floral detail and modern blue and white gingham upholstery.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Linen Stripe
Located in Astoria, NY
A classic set of six French Louis XVI style side chairs dating to the late 19th century, sourced in Provence. Crafted from solid walnut, each chair features a hand-carved frame with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Eight Rare Jay Spectre Black Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These dining chairs represent the Jay Spectre interpretation of a Classic Louis XVI form. More often found with limed white oak frames, the black lacqu...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most elegant pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood armchairs. This stunning pair of bergères armchairs are raised by circular tapered fluted legs w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Armchair, Custom Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style square-back armchair from the mid 20th century. This vintage chair from France has a square-shaped back, with upholstered center set within a molded wood fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Linen
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian luxury Louis XVI style living room set includes:
1 large sofa
2 armchairs
4 chairs
Refined living room set in lacquared wood. The living room comes from an ...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis Xvi seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, 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 Jumbo Collection, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Drexel. 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 $220 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $3,844.