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
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Sofa Attributed to Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI persimmon chenille upholstered sofa. Down filled cushions and bolsters throughout.
Measures: Seat height 17"
Arm height 24"
Finial height 32".
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Patinated Green Carved Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly aged Louis XVI carved wood stool with newly upholstered cushion and leaf details to legs. Wonderful carved details throughout.
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1950s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Upholstered Walnut Throne Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Louis styled throne chair is made of walnut.
It has a hand carved back and cabriole legs.
Its upholstered in a pink fabric and has brass casters.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé.
Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90
Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$11,369 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Louis XVI Style
19th Century
Giltwood Square Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) giltwood square back side chairs with rouge silk upholstery on fluted leg with carving on seat and back frame. NOTE: uphostery is damaged...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk
Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an estate in the residence side of the Carlyle in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Brown Leather Bergère Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century French Louis XVI Bergère chair, with brown leather seat and back. Painted wood frame, carved fluted tapered legs, brass nail head detail, and cane backing in good condit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
$7,000 Sale Price
55% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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 Seating
Materials
Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning pair of 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI armchairs featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XV...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Venetian Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Venetian Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely scrolling arms, medallion backs, reeded and tapered legs, bow and drape carved ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite
This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee (Chaise Longue or Lounge chair) by Nicolas-Jean Marchand, circa 1730s. Beautifully hand carved oak wood, newly restored and reupholstered with Casamance blue velvet fabric. Both chairs are signed (Estampillee) by Marchand at the bottom.
Nicolas-Jean Marchand was a Louis XVI cabinetmaker well known for his furniture workshop in rue Saint-Nicolas. Marchand provided the King's court through Gilles Joubert...
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1730s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features smaller attractive frames, carved lyre backs, solid wood construction, tapered legs,...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chair made in France, circa 1860.
Special about the chair are the metal ornaments and the headline contains initials.
The chair is fully new upholstered in red velvet.
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
18th c. German Louis XVI Period Beech Wood Armchair in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 18th c. Louis XVI period armchair from northern Germany made of beech wood, hand scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen fabric with nail head trim. ...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Beech, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and form, the walnut canape has an ochre glaze. Newly upholstered in white linen. Lovely carved detail on sides and back. The upholstered back and sides are easily...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$14,400 Sale Price
60% Off
Antique Painted Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique painted Louis XVI style armchair with tapered fluted legs, bow front seat, oval upholstered padded back, striped fabric.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Upholstered Bench with French Toile Fabric
Located in Trenton, NJ
This elegant upholstered bench reflects Louis XVI–inspired design through its balanced proportions, tailored form, and refined use of textile. The French toile fabric features pastor...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs
Two Matching Cane Sidechairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely set of four (4) midcentury French chairs, circa 1940, in the Louis XVI style. One pair of armchairs with faux black leather seats and backs is partnered with a pair of side ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Cane
A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XVI style caned back dining chair is offered for custom finish. The price includes a custom paint finish of you choice or a wood stain finish as showing on this chair. It also ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Tomlinson Erwin Lambeth Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and...
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1990s Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
19th Century Fine French Louis XVI Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand grey painted and carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé, two fauteuils and two chairs, all reupholstered in floral...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,899 Sale Price / set
70% Off
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent.).gilt carved arm chairs with carved oval back frame and white damask upholstery (PRICED AS Set)
Antique condition."
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
$25,000 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style painted fauteuils.
The chairs have Greek inspired geometrical fluted legs which continue in the upper back part of the frames...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Banquette in Blue Leather
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic French early 20th century ebonized banquette upholstered in blue leather. Discover the allure of French elegance with this handsome early 20th century ebonized banquette, u...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the perfect choice for any occasional use anywhere in the home. handcrafted from sumptuous F...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Large Scale Painted Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style bergère chairs perfectly captures the sophistication and refinement of late 18th-century design. Each chair features a beautifully carved ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent!
This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Elm
19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Bergere in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century bergere in yellow velvet and carved frame in Louis XVI style.
France, circa 1880
Perfect condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet
$1,077 Sale Price
50% Off
Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style . Frame appears to be mahogany and features a round, caned seat. Legs are reeded, and tapered with br...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set of Six 19th Century Louis XVI Grey Painted Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI grey painted fauteuils. These wonderfully decorative armchairs are large and have a wonderful old painted finish and nice carving. They could be ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Louis XVI Style Small White Painted Wooden Rounded Wall Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf finials having restored pink upholstery.
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
late 19th Pair of Louis XVI style Armchairs with needlepoint upholstery
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century pair of Armchairs Painted in two tones of French green and cream with an original patina.
with tapered and fluted legs
They are both upholstered with a Floral Needlepoint fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
A pair of Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant , Antique Pair of LOUIS XVI Chairs , d Epoque,
the chairs are in a nice Blond colored Oak and have a great old patina and shine of the wood,
the chairs are newly upholstered ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Armchairs, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique pair of English Sheraton Revival grey/green painted armchairs, circa 1920 in date.
Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padded ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with rectangular back, out-scrolled arms, fluted legs and deep cantaloupe colored upholste...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Customizable French Louis XVI Style Sofa/Settee Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
This exceptional, Louis XVI style sofa/settee is hand carved in solid lime wood and can be customized to your requirements.
This French design features finely carved details, includi...
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2010s British Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Louis XVI Style Carved
Painted Wood Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an antique French, Louis XVI window bench or daybed. Hand carved wooden frame with a grayish white finish, low guards to either end ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Accent Chairs in Chartreuse Fabric - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI style side chairs sourced in Provence, France. Each chair is hand-crafted from solid hardwood and features the refined neoclas...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood, Paint, Fabric
18th Century Louis XVI Carved Five Piece Gilt Salon Suite
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Louis XVI carved five piece gilt salon suite consisting of canapé sofa and four fauteuil chairs all complete with petit point upholstery....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Directoire Mahogany Child’s Armchair, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive armchair with wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Fourteen French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and complete set of fourteen French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood dining chairs. This large set comprises of two armchairs and twelve side chairs. Each chair is rais...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) cream painted side chairs with a carved bow knot top and an oval cane back and pink & cream floral damask seat.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Damask, Wood
$4,500 / set
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th
Offered for sale is a pair of French Louis XVI style painted fauteuil armchairs. The chairs are eith...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Vintage Louis XVI Style Leather Bergere Chair by Pennsylvania House
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage Louis XVI style bergère chair by Pennsylvania House exemplifies timeless elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The hand-carved wooden frame showcases classic Louis XVI...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, 19th Century, Silk Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent pair of armchairs in the Louis XVI style with lovely new white silk
Upholstery having a reeded leg and a graceful arm.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Cary Grant
s Estate Private Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil, Carved Oval Back Antique Painted Finish with Gilded Accents Upholstered in Floral Material
"Cary Grant's Estate Private Collection"
Seat Heig...
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1980s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style Giltwood Settees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settees. Each beautiful settee is raised on four straight tapered and fluted legs with finely carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and painted, square back arm chairs. The chair frames are beautifully carved with a twisted rope detail, acanthu...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fireside/ Library Chairs in Grey Flannel
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere chairs newly upholstered in grey flannel fabric. The frames are painted green with carved urn detail at the...
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20th Century French 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.