Louis XVI Side Chairs
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
Stunning Pair of large 19th Century French Carved Walnut Reupholstered Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A great quality pair of antique 19th century French walnut carved and reupholstered armchairs in the Louis XVI style. Having high padded upholstered back and seat, joined to carved l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Custom Louis Pava Cane Back Side Chair
Located in North York, ON
Louis Pava Custom Cane Back Side Chair. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired chair with cane back. Featuring 2 tone look with natural cane back and black...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and cane seats and back (PRICED AS SET).
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs are perfect choices for any room, especially Southern climates where the caned seats really show their advantage of keeping cool. Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
24 Louis XVI-Style Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 24 dining room side chairs were manufactured in the 1950s in a Louis XVI-style Hollywood Regency design and finished in gold leaf color, featuring blue and gold colored fabric covers. Side Chairs
Extra chairs...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Fantastic Rare Caned Bronze Ormolu Signed Francoise Linke Pair Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI style signed Francois Linke Cane back and seated walnut side chairs. They are in good condition with minor signs of age and use but nothin...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Maison Krieger French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Side Chair Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of very fine quality antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side chairs, attributed to luxury Parisian furniture maker Maison Krieger (1826-1910)
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six (6) early 20th century French Louis XVI style painted side chairs. Original paint/distressed finish on frames with fluted and tapered legs. Seat and back in red ribbed vel...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Dining Chairs, Swedish Paint Distressed, Pink Striped Fabric
Set of 12 Swedish Louis XVI style dining or side chairs having painted carved frames and lat...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Fine Pair Bright Gilded French Cane Louis XVI Directoire Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are absolutely luminous and bright genuine gold leaf gilt carved arrow and floral motif side chairs. They are perfect for use in a foyer as entry way chairs or for a bedroom. T...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs on Fluted Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs on fluted legs. Seats and backs are upholstered in a brown/tan/cream floral fabric with cut velvet details, in very nice condition....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, the...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Fauteuil with New upholstery ‘
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted legs, carved rosettes and linen upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style French Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome pair of 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs, with hand-woven caned square seats and tall, straight seat backs. Accents of patinated bronze provide interest, with a ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
French Set of (6) Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Original Paint Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage set of (6) French Louis XVI dining chairs in absolutely all original condition, which means they will require a trip to your favorite upholstery shop...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and blue square pattern on seat and back.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Pretty Louis XVI French Giltwood and Upholstered Fauteuils Sidechairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty and classic antique Louis XVI style French fauteuils having slightly chippy gorgeously aged giltwood frames and navy blue upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style gilt decorated side chair.
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this pair of early 19th century French Louis XVI matching armchairs or fauteuils have carved giltwood frames and finely woven Aubusson...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Giltwood
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Opera Chairs Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century French Louis XVI style opera chairs features hand carved rosettes at the die joints and a central lyre with scrolling leaves in the seat back.. Th...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
4 Vintage Louis XVI Directoire French Style Dining Chairs With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 38 3/4in W: 19 3/4in D: 21 1/2in SH: 19 3/4in
This set of 4 Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs is made with immense detail and of the highest quality and is up to par with...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI rush seat bar stool with back support.
Materials and techniques notes: Wood with rush seat. Side chairs $847, armchairs $897 and bar stools $897 can be made t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pulaski Furniture armchair. Featuring Louis XVI styling with caned wheel back, flared arms and hand painted details. Made in Italy.
Dimensions...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Louis XVI Square-Backed Painted Side Chair, France, circa 1770-1790
Located in New York, NY
This charming Louis XVI side chair possesses a remarkable solidity for a piece of its size. Built out of hand carved, painted wood, it is appointed in elegant lines of brass detailing, which perfectly frame its upholstered cushions.
Provenance:
Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris.
Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of late 19th century French open armchairs with carved detail and original paint.
The armchairs have been upholstered in hungarian linen and would work well as a comfo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Pine, Fabric
Set Of Four Antique French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 19th C, set of 4 painted and parcel-gilt dining/side chairs chairs in the Louis XVI style.
The chairs feature detailed carved and painted decorations throughout wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dennis & Leen Formations Carved Italian Armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet
By Formations
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Carved Italian armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Pair of Louis XVI 18th Century Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Important pair of 18th century Louis XVI armchairs stamped Menuisier du Roy (Ebeniste of the King).
Very generous proportion...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Pair of Gild Wood and Hand Carved Tapestry Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Lovely pair of gild wood side chairs still wearing authentic tapestry upholstery, which is quite used and better be replaced. The chairs are having cane backs in good condition and a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI Style gold-painted side chairs, each with shaped crestail centering musical trophies, the seat and back upholstered in black and taupe fluted legs with toupie feet.
Deal...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This sweet French Louis XVI-style valet chair has been completely restored. Featuring a rich dark wood finish, the chair is upholstered in a knit-backed green Coraggio Venetian wool/...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs
An arched padded back with carved flower decoration and a br...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon or Bedroom Chairs
These charming chairs are delicately carved and adorned with attributes of love. The to...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Louis XVI-Style Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning set of four Louis XVI-Style side chairs featuring hand carved fluted legs and beading surrounding the frame of the chairs. The chairs are painted in a traditional ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French pair of hand-painted in light green wooden chairs with delicate oval cane backs and seats in Louis XVI style. Both are hand car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four midcentury French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on tap...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash
Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair or side chair hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780, Austria.
The Josephinische Stil was a popular style in Austria in the 18th century.
This styl...
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1780s Austrian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Maple
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Side Chairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold leaf side chairs, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique French Louis XVI Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs-Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Silver Gilt Framed Fauteuil Armchairs - Pair
Antique Pair of Louis XVI style Antique Silver Gilt Armchairs/Fauteuils. Each chair featur...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE French Provincial Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by American of Martinsville. Solid hardwood with a whitewashed & slightly antiqued finish, decoratively fluted oval bac...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Caned Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Louis XVI style side chairs. The finish is a light natural color with a slight touch of white. The seat is caned & the oval back is double hand caned. Very well const...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Gold
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 Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Side Chai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold-leaf gilded wood, Italian cognac leather.
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Belle Époque French Louis XVI Style Gilded Chair with Upholstered Seat, c 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Louis XVI style salon chair in giltwood (gold leaf applied over wood) with spindle-back, turned & reeded legs, carved & round-shaped seat rail with tufted upholstery. Belle ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI side chairs in new gray lacquer finish and gold stripe todd hase upholstery. Add some Classic Style to y...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique chair, France, 1900s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1900.
Furniture in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 85 cm / seat height 44 cm / width 44 cm / depth 45 cm
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Carved Pair of Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of Louis XVI Style, late 19th century painted, carved and reupholstered armchairs. Original cream coloured carved woodwork, original horse hair filling, hessian covering and newly reupholstered in a quality taupe colour fabric.
The dimensions are:
Height: 102cm (40.2in)
Width: 67cm (26.4in)
Depth: 55cm (21.7in)
This pair of French reupholstered armchairs are in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat and back have recently been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved armchairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
Louis Xvi side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI side chairs 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 side chairs 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 side chairs 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include American of Martinsville, Drexel, Jumbo Collection, and Formations. 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 side chairs 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 $56,000 while the average work can sell for $2,938.
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