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
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. The armchair is very simple and essential. The backrest decorated with a lyre carved in ...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Late 19th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These 6 Louis XVI chairs have clean and understated silhouettes with straight legs and a tapered back. They are upholstered in a gun metal leather with nailheads. These chairs would ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Solid Walnut Pair of Rustic Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic set of 2 armchairs in solid walnut wood. These armchairs are very simple and essential. The seats are wide and c...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,322 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly reupholstered in a richly expressive Chinoiserie-inspired cotton. The hand-carved ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood, Cotton
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
Located in Essex, MA
Finely carved arched back and seat carved with ribbon and leaf tip raised on circular tapered stop fluted legs. One chair stamped on base C Sene.
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Other
French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Lemon Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A truly delightful pair of French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. These chairs have a joyful presence—there’s something about their charm th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Paint, Maple
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old. In the 35-years we have been importing from France, this might be the oldest original Louis XVI Chair we...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and r...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Caned Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XVI style whitewashed wingback armchair with cane back and sides. This beautiful chair has an ivory linen upholstered seat and back cushion. It is crafted from whitewa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
$3,106 / item
Set Of 12 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Polychrome Wood - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb set of 12 Louis XVI style chairs from the Napoleon III period in polychrome wood
Very beautiful set which has a superb polychromie
trapezoidal backrest and fluted front and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
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 and tapering fluted lags, pegged construction. Great patina.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,400 Sale Price
67% Off
19th C Gilt Salon Chair
Located in New York, NY
We believe this is a Late 19th, or Early 20th C gilt wood salon chair in as found condition. This elegantly carved wood arm chair is structurally sound...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair White Painted Oval Back French Louis XVI Armchairs in Tiger Print Fabric
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs combines timeless neoclassical elegance with bold contemporary flair. Each chair features a classic oval back, gracefully carve...
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1970s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil / Bergere Chair. Meaures 23.5" in with x 25" in depth x 37" in height x 18" Seat Height x 26.75" Arm...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French sofa exemplifies the Louis XVI style, combining neoclassical design elements with timeless sophistication. The solid beech wood frame is hand-carved ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$3,950
18th Century French Petit Bergère with Hand Carvings and Cane, Louis XVI
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French bergere in cane and hand carved wood, backrest and armrests with detailed ornamentation.
Original cane is damaged and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French sofa exemplifies the Louis XVI style, celebrated for its refined neoclassical design and timeless elegance. The piece features a carved wooden frame ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs are upholstered in luxurious mohair for long lasting beauty and comfort your family will enjoy for decades! Hand-carved so...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Diminutive Circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1790, this lacquered beechwood banquette is from the period of Louis XVI, as noted by the Neoclassical elements. The skill of the ébéniste who created thi...
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1790s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Louis XVI Style Walnut Caned Needlepoint Lounge Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
fine quality and beautifully hand carved and hand woven with wood frame floral decoration set of four armchair / bergere. Each armchair features a wood frame decorated with hand carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Walnut Caned Needlepoint Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of French caned lounge chairs or armchairs featuring the original art nouveau style needlepoint. Beautifully crafted from walnut i...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI style painted
upholstered swivel chair, 1950
s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painted swivel chair in the Louis XVI taste. The chair has an upholstered internal back with gimp trim and a caned external frame. The seat is caned and fitted with an upholstered bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Grey Blue Chenille
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six antique French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XVI, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-molded frame adorned with an oval-shape...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Chenille, Wood, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,100 / set
French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs. Item features solid carved wood frames, oval backs with floral carved crest, upholstered arm...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Polychrome, Parcel gilt bench made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI Style polychrome giltwood bench, painted in an Old White with gilded highlights and upholstered with a Tassinari and Chatel Fabric.
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2010s British Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
A vintage Louis XVI-style ebonized giltwood bergere armchair, with a square button-tufted back, and a comfortable large cushion base. DIMENSIONS
26ʺW × 21ʺD × 34.5ʺH. Previously u...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
$944 Sale Price
66% Off
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils
French, Early 20th century
Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm
These...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$13,007 / set
Baltimore Louis XVI Revival Upholstered Slipper Chair,
1850-75
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Baltimore Louis XVI Revival upholstered mahogany slipper chair. The chair features turned and carved front legs and raked rear legs. All legs rest in cast brass cup castors. The upho...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Teal Mohair - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
This elegant set of eight antique French dining chairs is executed in the Louis XVI style and dates to the early 20th century. Sourced in Paris, the chairs retain their original teal...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
Fine Quality Distressed Ebonized French Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XVI–style bronze-mounted armchair is a refined example of neoclassical French design, distinguished by its balanced proportions, classical ornamentation, and luxur...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Fantastic Pair of Black and Creme Paint Decorated Distressed Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic pair of Louis XVI armchairs showcases timeless French elegance with a chic distressed finish in black and crème paint decoration. The carved wood frames feature classi...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, the...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style, Beige Fabric, Mahogany, Lounge Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Beige Fabric, Mahogany, Bergere Chairs, France, 1920s
Pair of Jansen style Fauteuils or armchairs each having the Louis XVI form with sculptured velvet fabric The p...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent pair of 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood open armchairs of exceptional quality and scale. Each of the armchairs with elongated oval backs, carved frame bander...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Square-Backed Painted Side Chair, France, circa 1770-1790
Located in New York, NY
This charming Louis XVI side chair possesses a remarkable solidity for a piece of its size. Built out of hand carved, painted wood, it is appointed in elegant lines of brass detailing, which perfectly frame its upholstered cushions.
Provenance:
Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris.
Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
17th-Century French Baroque Walnut Spool Armchair with Petit Point Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Baroque spool armchair in walnut, dating to the 17th century during the Louis XIV period. The frame is defined by turned, bobbin-carved uprights and stretchers, giving the c...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six Louis XVI Style “Chaise en Médaillon” Dining Chairs
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This elegant set of six dining chairs—comprising four side chairs and two armchairs—beautifully reflects French neoclassical design. Executed in the Louis XVI style, the chairs are m...
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1990s Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Armchairs from the 1930s in the style of Louis XVI. Wooden frames adorned with rich carving. Seats on springs, upholstered like the backs an...
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1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,329 Sale Price
21% Off
Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dini
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined pair of Louis XVI style armchairs captures the elegance of French neoclassical design with timeless charm. Each chair features a cane backrest framed by carved detailing...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils / Armchairs, Circa 1865-1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold leaf fauteuils / armchairs, Circa 1865-1875.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Suite Of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Lacquered Wood After A Model By Jacob
Located in BARSAC, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI style chairs in cream lacquered wood after a model by Jacob with hot air balloon-shaped backrest and large oblong seat.
The fabric has been changed by our upholst...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite.
This suite of seat furniture comprises four fauteuils or open armchairs of generous proportions and a canapé...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$4,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style Carved French Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XV Style Carved French Daybed. Beautifully carved with down cushion. Very Good Condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Boudoir Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved Boudoir side chairs. The low giltwood carved frames with a padded tapered backrest crowned with carved crossed flaming tor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Restoration Hardware Style Bleached Tufted Upholstered Louis XVI Style Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Restoration Hardware style bleached Louis XVI bench is a timeless piece that blends French neoclassical design with modern elegance. Featuring a sturdy hardwood frame with a han...
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2010s Chinese Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oak Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and unusual country French late 19th century Louis XVI st. honey colored oak lounge chair. Upholstered on all sides with a handsome blue and yellow fabric. Raised on six '...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,950 / set
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.