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
Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère window seat bench with original shabby chic paint
This is a truly stunni...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Stool or Bench was crafted by artisans from walnut in the grand Louis XVI style in the late 1800's. The piece features an ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut and Leather Armchair, Circa 1890
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Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut and Leather Armchair, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$7,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Maison Jansen Stamped Caned-Back Chairs, Set of Four, French
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of four stamped Maison Jansen French patinated cane back chairs in the classic style of Louis XVI. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency style. Stamped Jansen. Requires reupholst...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink and White Ikat Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of diminutive size Louis XVI style original grey paint, and carved armchairs, newly reupholstered in a modern pink and white Ikat fabric. Oval backs, reeded legs with rosette ...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs manner of Jansen.
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Painted Bergere Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless French elegance, this stunning vintage Louis XVI style Bergère is a masterpiece of classic design. Its gracefully curved barrel back and enclosed arms create an invi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Lovely Louis XVI Oval Floral Needlepoint Stool Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely 19th century carved walnut oval stool/bench made in the Louis XVI taste. Featuring a needlepoint upholstery and brass nailhead trim. Intricately carved apron with turned legs....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antiques Giltwood sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hight end decoration sofa in giltwood louis XVI style ,the heart-shaped is remarkable
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$5,500
19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XVI Style Five Legged Fireside Chair
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure 37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI painted chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
$3,780 / set
Pair of 19th C. French Louis XVI Painted Bergères à Oreilles in Geometric Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a living room or study with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1870, each fauteuil à oreilles (or wingback chair) stands on fluted and tapered legs...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Three Elegant Antique "Cabriolet" Armchairs in Louis XVI Style, France, 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
Three elegant antique cabriolet armchairs from France in Louis XVI style, circa 1860. These chairs are made of solid painted wood with curved frame and legs and have been reupholster...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Period Oval Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Featuring exceptional carving. The leather-upholstered oval back within a conforming surround carved with beaded and rope banding and the top rail centred by...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather
SALE 18th Century Louis XVI Bergère from France by P. Bernard and JME
By Pierre Bernard
Located in Sofia, BG
A masterfully carved 18th century Louis XVI bergère from France, resting on fluted tapered legs. The chair frame is embellished with fantastic detailed carvings, cabriolet back with ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
$7,001 Sale Price
38% Off
LXVI-style winged bergère in lacquered wood, France, circa 1800
Located in Paris, FR
Large late 18th century grey lacquered wood « bergère » with ears. Newly upholstered and recently covered by our upholsterer in a beautiful damask by Rubelli.
Height: 116 cm (45.7 i...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An important pair of Italian painted fauteuils
Florence, 18th century
Each having a Tassinari and Chatel silk-upholstered shield form padded back,...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and bleached side chairs. Upholstered in creme and tan animal print and beautiful carvings as well. Makes an elegant statement!
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Gilded Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Gilded Armchairs will add regal elegance to any room! Bold Baroque styling has been hand-carved into the framework which was then given a gold fini...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 8 Chairs, Louis XVI Style, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 chairs, Louis XVI style, new upholstery.
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Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style beechwood armchairs with caned seat and oval back. Newly reupholstered, custom silk lavender check seat cushions.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
$2,800 / set
Set of 4 Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 4 19th century French Louis XVI oval back fauteiuls. Carved and gilt large size.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Salon Set in Giltwood Comprising Four Armchairs and One Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent louis XVI style living room in gilded wood including four armchairs
and one sofa.Execptional model after jean batpiste sene famous cabinet make...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair represents a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoure...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of two or four period painted 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils armchairs. Sold as a pair or as a set of four. Has early upholstery. 34.25” h. x 21.5” w. x 19...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Jansen Style, Louis XVI, French Armchair, Ivory Painted Wood, Silk, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style bergère, arm or wingback chair in a fine silk velvet upholstery attributed to Maison Jansen. The finest carvings possible on this bell flower motif frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
By Napoléon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most impressive French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Giltwood and Porcelain vanity/piano bench. This finely detailed b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration.
Reupholstered. Its square stipe legs are very rare.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage armchairs with caned seats, sides, and backs. Plump cushioned seats and back pillow match the arm rests.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$800 / set
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red upholstery and in great condition.
Late 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,570 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back with a carved and shaped top. The shallow wings on a channelled frame, the whole back re...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and caned Piano bench from the 1900s.
Some scratches on the wood but the seating cane is good condition.
Original bean shape. ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in Louis XVI style reflects the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Daybed Louis XVI features more angular shapes than the Rococo...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Piano Stool with Mouton Reverse System and Silk Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand carved square walnut piano stool marked with iron brand of MOUTON B.SCDC reverse system. The silk upholstery is not in good condition but is the authen...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,381 Sale Price
34% Off
French Directoire Painted Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A crisp late-18th/early-19th-century Directoire armchair from France, hand-painted in an aged ivory hue with charcoal accents. Both fauteuils feature a subtly flared back, scroll arm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen
$2,800 / item
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchair, circa 1760. The low seating armchair is raised by elegant circular tapered...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning pair Louis XVI armchairs, France 1780, featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XVI design, complement...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$4,984 / set
Chic Pair of Elegant Fine French Fauteuils in soft pink
mint upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
- Elegant pair of fine of Louis XVI fauteuils
This pair of French Fauteuils features oval backs, scrolled and partially upholstered arms, 4 fluted and tapered legs typical of the Lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,950 Sale Price / set
49% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century salon suite comprising a canapé / sofa and four fauteuils / open armchairs, each with a rope-twist carved frame, oval padded bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century, Pair of French Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French lacquered and giltwood armchairs
Measurements: cm H 98 x W 62 x D 65, seat H 44 cm
This delightful pair of armchairs, in lacquered and gilded wood, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Finely Carved French Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century. French. Finely carved walnut. Newly upholstered in Rubelli fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Wingbacks Chairs with Caning
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of vintage carved walnut wingback chairs newly upholstered in rich and luxurious Chinoiserie fabric on the front with new coordinating floral fabric on the back. The rare caned ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cane, 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
Louis XVI Chaise Longue in White Bronze on Teakwood, Louis Chaise Longue by Paul
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI Chaise Longue reflects the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI Chaise Longue features more angular shapes than the R...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bergere chair with ottoman style XVI wood painted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Bergere with ottoman recovered with tapisserie fabric wood painted
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1920s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Four Louis Modern Custom Dining Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual in being a mix of Louis XV and Louis XVI elements, as well as the distinctive upholstery treatment, these chairs have incredible lines. Everything above the legs is upholster...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Polychrome Armchair in Green Silk Ticking Stripe
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Lovely antique polychrome armchair in green silk ticking stripe fabric on seat and back. Beautiful painted floral detail to arms, legs and frame.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined pair of French painted Neo Classical chairs Circa 1910
The chairs are upholstered in a luxurious golden satin fabric adorned with intricate ivory damask pattern
The wooden fr...
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1910s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Ivory, Fabric, Satin, Wood, Paint
Very Fine Suite of 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Carved Armchairs and Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine suite of 19th century French Louis XVI armchairs and settee. Finely carved and detailed with the original gilt and...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
1800
s Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1800's Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6!!
Handsome Antique Chairs, Side, French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6, Floral, 1800's, 19th Century!! The chairs are quite delicate and dainty.
Chairs, Side,French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6 very small, Floral Upholstery, 1800's, 19th Century!
Add an elegant touch to your indoor space with this set of six French Louis XVI Style Carved Side Chairs. The chairs feature intricate carvings and a beautiful floral upholstery that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Each chair measures 18 inches in length, 35 inches in height, and 16 inches in width, providing ample seating space. Crafted from dark wood tones and light colored fabric, these chairs are fully assembled and require no additional assembly. The chairs are perfect for indoor use only and are ideal for any room in your home. Get ready to impress your guests with these antique French side chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a fine piece of workmanship, completed by possibly the most important craftsman of the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is sig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
Pair of 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France
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
French Louis XVI Style Chairs in the Manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style chairs in the manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen.
Exceptional set of seven white patinated chairs in the manner of Georges Jacob, with buttery soft lea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in design to the legs, aprons & back. Car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$288 Sale Price
36% 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.