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
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs
Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs: the wide curving bac...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD
SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of four French Louis oak, antique painted Saloon or dining chairs with exquisite gold...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of 19th century French painted upholstered armchairs/side chairs
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of late C19th French open armchairs in the Louis XVI taste.
With carved detail but unfussy and understated they are in their original paint and have been upholstered in a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Pine
Louis XVI Day Bed or
Lit De Repos
in the Manner of Georges Jacob, 1739-1814
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or 'lit de repos', in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). Constructed in walnut with the swept ends of scrolled form, carved with flower hea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$18,000 / set
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
21st Century Eglantine Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Seductive lines and precious details for the Eglantine collection. Its soft and welcoming shapes are embellished by a hand-carved profile with gold leaf finishing. The perfect furnit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Louis XVI Side Chairs Medallion Backs - a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XVI Side Chairs with original finish and fabric. Beautiful color combinations from an amazing Palm Beach Estate. Nice hand carved details and beautiful contrast ...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench was originally designed for the vanity, but its versatility allows it anywhere a convenient seat is require...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
$16,000 / set
Late 18th/19th Century French Ivory Louis XVI Armchairs with Aubusson
Located in Essex, MA
Lovely original carved Louis XVI-style chairs with original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils or armchairs in their original condition are ready to be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs in gilded wood with original double cane armrests.
The fluted turned wood legs and hand-carved details are the result of remarkable craftsman...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI style Bergère, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI style Bergère, 1900s
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted armchairs is a superlative decorative accent that just happens to provide seating! Hand-carved from solid walnut, each features a distinctive neoclassical theme in its carved embellishment that is enhanced by the patina of the original painted finish. The contoured oval seatback is framed with spiral ribbon trim topped with roses...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Important Canadian Sofa
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This gorgeous sofa was made in Quebec, circa 1860 and done in the French Louis XVl style. The wood frame is handcrafted from tiger maple and it features iconic Canadian motifs such as the beaver...
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19th Century Canadian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs by François Linke
By François Linke, Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in London, GB
Carved from giltwood, designed in the manner of Jacques-Jean-Baptiste Tilliard who championed the XVI neoclassical style, each chair on tapering legs with torsade fluting, the curved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Six 19th Century French Solid Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Miami, FL
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut armchairs ~ fauteuils is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set offers surprising comfort, a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of antique French Louis XVI upholstered armchairs. These stylish armchairs feature intricate designs typical of the Louis XVI period, adding a touch of elegance...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$5,900 / set
18th Century French Oak
Leather Fauteuil
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fantastic 18th Century French fauteuil.
Retaining its original embossed leather seat and back.
A rare survivor in good condition with a small amount of wear, commensurate with ag...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee or Sofa with Carving Detail, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with carving detail and ending in hoof feet, early 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of fauteuils (armchairs) captures the timeless refinement of the Louis XVI Neoclassical style. Dating from the late 19th century, they represent a sophisticated rev...
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,750 / set
A Palatial Scale 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Salon Set
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale Louis XVI style salon set comprising four arm chairs and a matching sofa. The deeply carved frames are finished in gold leaf and upholstered in antique turquoise Ita...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style White Painted Wooden Daybed with Curved Back and Pink Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf finials having restored pink upholstery.
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined set of six Louis XVI style dining chairs showcases the timeless elegance of French neoclassical design, perfect for elevating any formal dining room or sophisticated int...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
You have the option to purchase one chair, a pair, or more.
IMPORTANT: these Louis XVI chairs are not reproductions — they are 100% original.
Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre-back...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Lacquer, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs With Green Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI painted side chairs with green fabric upholstery. The square back pair of chairs have a neutral painted frame and straight, reeded, round legs with a carved flor...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Pair of Two-Seaters from the 18th Century
Located in NICE, FR
A unique pair of wooden two-seaters with a charming period patina, supported by four sturdy, fluted, and ringed tapered legs. They feature simply moulded crossbars connected by diamo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
French Louis XVI Style Maple Dining Chairs in Orange Chenille - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this set of mid-20th-century dining chairs is made in the Louis XVI style, with square upholstered backs, straight fluted legs, and clean, balanced propo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Chenille, Hardwood
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style bench with gesso and wood gilt construction, carved egg and dart trim, carved foliate fluted legs. The bench upholstered in silk fabric.
Dimensions: 34 1/2" W, 15 1/...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gesso, Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Green Blue Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood benches. Each bench is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with richly carved acanthus leaf t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular newly upholstered muslin seat with a gouilloch'e carved seat rail and raised on four legs with a stretcher. Property from the estate of William Hodgins Inc. Boston.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Distressed Oak Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat with fabric printed with famous historic news stories. Recommend replacing the fabric. Conforming guilloche carved frame raised on tapered fluted legs.
Category
1970s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,850 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Blue Mohair - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of French Louis XVI style accent side chairs sourced in Paris, dating to the early 20th century. Each chair features a classic shield-form back with gently curved cres...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Classic Louis XVI French Round Back Fauteuils/ArmChairs in YellowFabric
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of sturdy Louis XVI fauteuils with painted cream/white frames and yellow gold upholstery. Carved florets on the legs and with reeded classic Louis XVI tapering legs ending in to...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We love the understated elegance of these Louis XVI style dining chairs. Painted in a light gray finish, the chairs have a squared back and seat. The legs are squared and tapered wit...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs
Located in Doha, QA
Beautiful set of two antique (of the period) Louis XVI ladies chairs, very stable and comfortable, newly upholstered with exquisite baroque italian fabric. Very elegant and very lady...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold
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 Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,363 Sale Price
34% Off
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood bench.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood bench. The bench is raised by six turned circular tapered legs with a top and bottom half round band. The apron has at att...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Library Arm Chair French Provincial Polka Dot
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis XVI style occasional or desk chair, circa 1960s. Features a flared back leading to open padded and scrolled arms. The arms are downswept along the front leading to flut...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$980 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Louis XVI Style Oval Painted Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Style Oval Stool or Ottoman
Beautifully painted and newer upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most attractive set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
French Cane Back Louis XVI, Directoire Style Desk Armchair
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Pair of Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink Ikat Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Grey painted and carved Louis XVI style small armchairs. Perfect for a little girls' room or bedroom. Newly professionally upholstered in pink Ikat fabric.
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1940s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,824 Sale Price
43% Off
Set Of Twelve French Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French early 19th century Louis XVI st. set of twelve patinated dining chairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered legs with a twisted reeded design and acanth...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set Of Italian Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Italian Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs.
Offered is a lovely set of 6 Italian painted and giltwood dining chairs in the Louis XVI style.
These chairs are painted a beautiful cre...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$7,650 / set
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.