Louis XVI Settees
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-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Gorgeous Creme Paint Decorated and Green Upholstered Cane Louis XVI Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous painted settee with cross hatched red glazed decoration and a green upholstered removable cushion. The cane is in good condition as is the rest of the frame. The s...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI 19th Century Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of a Louis XVI wood carved settee, a timeless piece that epitomizes the sophistication and grandeur of 18th-century French design. Crafted with meticulous at...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Settee with Detached Columns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Settee with Detached Columns
Beautiful piece, see photos.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet
French Louis XVI Style Cut-Velvet Marquise
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style marquise with cut-velvet and nail-head trim. This vintage settee from France has a softly arched back and bowed shape at front, it showcases the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary with tightly scrolled knuckles, petite flower head and acanthus leaf motifs, and a rosette carvings on the knees. This oversized bergère chair...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet
A Louis XVI Style Corner Settee
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Aubusson Tapestry Upholstered Corner Settee.
French, Circa 1880.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style French Striped Settee, Manner of Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Louis XVI style French settee in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1940. Elegant profile with rolled arms, carved conical feet, and fully welted new upholstery.
Fully r...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Chaise Lounge Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood chaise lounge settee. The oval shaped chaise is raised by six elegant tapered fluted legs with top carvings...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage French settee. A chic Louis XVI style frame in a beautiful down filled a linen/cotton upholstery. Acquired from a Palm a each estate.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee w Original Gilt Gesso Finish Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style gilt wood settee still retaining remnants of the original gilt gesso finish. Intricate hand carved detailing throughout the frame. Vintage silk damask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Down, Silk, Beech
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Curved Back Settee / Love Seat
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Damask Upholstered and Carved Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XVI style damask upholstered and carved settee. The settee seamlessly blends opulence and sophistication crafted with a carved wooden frame that exemplifies the grandeur of t...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Silk
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fine French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee, water gilded and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Giltwood
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century.
Dimensions: 53.5 in. L 25 in. D x 39.5 in. H
Seat height 20 in.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Fine French custom upholstered Settee m with gilt and carved frame having a Ribbon Crest and all over Acanthus Leaf, Scroll and Foliate carving, fluted and tapered round legs, a...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with New Suede Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, circa 1930, with beautifully carved arm details and fluted tapered legs.
Reupholstered in 2023 in Edelman Royal Suede - Paper Bag
Additional dimensions:
Seat Height 22...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Suede
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century small, charming French Louis XVI style settee with elegant carved details on shaped back rail, knees and aprons with very soft "Fluffy" cushion in linen
Paris, France, c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Linen, Oak, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee is a striking piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Its serpentine front shape and rounded backrest are distinctive featu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th century French LXVI Style Gilt-wood Settee in Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small 19th century gilt wood Settee richly upholstered in hand-woven Aubusson tapestry.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Cane Curve Back Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
A very sweet small scale Louis XVI style settee in pink & green damask stripe jacquard floral upholstery; enhanced with a single custom goose down bolster cushion. Excellent vintage ...
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wood
Superb Quality Painted French Louis XVI Settee with Wedgwood Plaque, circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a very special and rare piece of fine antique furniture. The antique white finish...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scr...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage carved Louis XVI settee with cream cotton upholstery, tight back and removable down cushion seat. The French frame is carved with acanthus leaf and scroll detail. Fabric is...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Canapé Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood canapé settee. The settee is raised by seven delicate circular tapered fluted legs below striking bloc...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Settee, 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional quality of the carving and gilding make this piece
Desirable. The proportion is right and the detail work is fine.
It has a domed and padded back surmounted by a be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Louis XVI Style Late 19th Century 3pc Parlor Set
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French Settee & Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique oak framed chairs & settee, with upholstered centers set within a highly carved vertical a...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa.
Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 Settees
Materials
Walnut
Swedish 19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vibrant upholstered Louis XVI style settee from Sweden, circa 1840. The green-ish blue paint is original to the frame, worn in few spots adding to the overall antique charm. The high back and shaped sides are covered with yellow and white striped vintage fabric with a border of yellow, secured to the frame and perimetered by carved beads. The scrolling arms feature carved rosettes at the top and at the conjunction with the turned, fluted legs. Two decorative cylindrical pillows...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Velvet Settee
Located in Doylestown, PA
Wonderful 19th century French Louis XVI style settee.
Inspired by French forms of the baroque period, the settee has beautifully carved wood detail throughout. The carved leaf and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Settee, hand carved and Painted Louis XVI Style
This stunning blue settee features an intricately hand carved frame, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted canape ~ settee will make a classic addition to any decor! The oval seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly detailed carved fruitwood, s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa in Indigo Navy Blue Fabric
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style sofa in Indigo Navy blue fabric. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired frame with floral carvings and details. Finished in a distressed off-white cream with dark glaze to accentuate the detailing. Completed with thick cushion upholstery work in a dark navy indigo fabric...
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2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Maple, Fabric
Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI beechwood settee in gold tone on tone damask silk with carved arms and legs. Beautiful workmanship to the frame is evident in the intricate carvings throughout, with floral...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Damask, Silk, Beech
Louis XVI Bench Hand Carved Gilt Hardwood Woven Caning Brass Taupe Brown Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Louis XVI Bench gilt hand carved hardwood, handwoven Cane Backrest and Taupe color Cotton Fabric Upholstery, made in USA.
The tapered legs on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV1 Style Canape
Located in Pewsey, GB
An attractive Louis XV1 style beech canape circa 1900, the frame partially painted in a light grey with a gadrooned back rail and on turned fluted legs are c...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Beech
Original Biedermeier Settee, South Germany, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique original Neoclassical Biedermeier Settee dates back to 1810-20 and comes from southern Germany. It features a pretty cherry veneer which is decorated with geometric and f...
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1810s German Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Creme Painted Canape
Located in Essex, MA
Straight upholstered framed back and conforming arms with carved and molded seat rail and raised on circular tapered fluted legs. Signed by maker J.Nadallaine under seat rail. Uphols...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Beech
1920s, Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
This classic Louis XVI-style settee was made in the 1920s. Its comprised of a painted, wood frame upholstered with fleur-de-lis patterned fabric. The arms are padded with the same fa...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Canape
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a sofa Corbeille which means Basket because it wrapped you inside the sofa. Beautiful Louis XVI line with little pineapples on the frame. The fabric is in good condition. Won...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
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2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Metal
Bench, Italian Louis XVI Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Bench with carved wood, gilding, and lacquer in pale green. Upholstery is White Belgian Linen.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wool, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Sofa in Plum Burgundy Fabric
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style sofa in Plum Burgundy fabric. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired frame with floral carvings and details. Finished in a distressed off-white c...
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2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Maple
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 Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 1900s Louis XVI Style Walnut Settees with Scrolling Arm Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut settees from the early 20th century, with scrolling arm supports, fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during the early years of ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Louis XVI Gilt and Wood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful antique Louis XVI gilt and wood settee. This settee originates from France and has beautiful carvings along its borders.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood wingback settee from the 19th century, with carved foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in France during the 19th century, this giltwood se...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
A lovely 19th century Louis XVI style settee newly upholstered in a creamy ecru mohair silk velvet with nailhead detail.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Gilt Settee Loveseat Sofa with Fortuny Fabric
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional gilt settee with Fortuny fabric upholstery. We believe the frame is period Louis XVI, but we are not experts in this period. This example is in excellent condition, clean...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis Xvi settees for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI settees 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 settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI settees 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 settees, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Fortuny, François Linke, and Louis-Charles Carpentier. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $712 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $6,380.
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