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
French Louis XVI Period Late 18th Century Walnut Bergère Chair with Curving Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period walnut bergère chair from the late 18th century with curving back, scrolling arms, carved rosettes and fluted tapering legs. Experience the timeless eleganc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Nancy Corzine French Louis XVI Moliere Bench
Located in West Chester, PA
Nancy Corzine French Louis XVI Style Moliere Bench with down cushion.
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fine giltwood hand carving makes these chairs exceptionally fine.
The gilding is original with a soft patina. The legs are reeded and
A circular pendant design is set on the corners....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The striking contrast between the chalky white painted finish and the deep, chocolate brown leather upholstery is what makes these chairs so good looking. The chairs feature a square...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather
Louis XVI Miles Redd Cubist Silk Side Chair
By Schumacher, Miles Redd
Located in Houston, TX
Period Louis XVI painted side chair: antique hardwood frames newly styled in Miles Redd Cubist peacock silk panel.
Two available, see other listing.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Marquis Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Marquise Chairs. Original white lacquer paint. The chairs have new filler as well as a new fa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Pair of Carved Walnut & Chintz Down Filled Bergere Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb luxurious pair of antique carved walnut and chintz upholstered bergeres that ooze quality. The upholstery on these large club chairs is embellished with coordinating maroon ro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Scroll Arm Window Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style carved wood and upholstered bench from the turn of the 19th and 20th century. This antique bench from France is backless, and is flanked with a pair of grace...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Living Room in Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style living room in beige lacquered wood upholstered with red velvet and composed of a basket sofa and 4 armchairs with medallions.
French work from the end of the 19th Century.
Perfect condition, seats, backrests and armrests completely redone by our upholsterer using traditional methods (straps, springs and horsehair). Lacquer patina.
Sizes :
Width : armchairs 60...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI-Style giltwood arm chairs/fauteuils 19 thc. With square backs
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs have the original gilt patina and fine carving which indicates
Their age and style. They have been recovered in a more contemporary
Upholstery fabric which elevates th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine quality and unusual French turn of the century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Stool.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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 floral inlays. The open back and sides have ebonized details. The bench comes professionally refinished with a updated upholstery and a new pretty JAB Anstoetz...
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1810s German Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cherry
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822)
This important Louis XVI sofa was made by Pierre Nicolas Pillot (1748 - 1822) in the second half of the 18th century in France.
The oval shaped seat has a carved wooden band with geometric decoration, gilded and lacquered in shades of blue. The ten legs, shaped like an inverted cone trunk, tapered and grooved, are also lacquered and gilded and originate from a quadrangular golden element with flower in the center. Very nice the back of the sofa, asymmetrical and sinuous line and move. The two external front legs give rise to the curvilinear armrests that end in a curl. From this element unfolds the backrest that completely wraps the seat.
The sofa is stamped "Pillot", signed by Pierre Nicolas Pillot, "Maître" in Nîmes.
He died in Nîmes on 13 September 1822. Fourth son of Marianne Veron and Jacques Pillot, "maître d'école". At thirteen, Pierre Pillot was apprenticed to Mathieu Bauve for a period of six years. He works with this Parisian master probably for nine years as a companion. In 1776 he moved to Nîmes, and after his marriage to Marianne Saulet in 1779, he became a Master in 1780. His workshop was located in the Prat district on College Island. His stamped production specializes in seats, between chairs, armchairs and sofas. His ornamental repertoire is predominantly neoclassical. Many of his furniture is kept in French museums, including the Musée du Vieux Nîmes and the Musée Fabre à Montpellier.
Overall, the sofa has a line that resembles a dormeuse, but with a hospitable and comfortable support for the seat of two people. This particularity makes it unusual and rare. Completely lined with ivory fabric and floral decorations, it is in good condition.
The Veilleuse are sofas for rest or "day beds" characterized by armrests of different heights and asymmetric backrest, in their function similar to the dormeuse or chaise-longue. They can therefore be used as a seat or even as a reading sofa...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Caned and Red Fabric Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Ross, CA
This lovely gilt wood and double-walled gilltcane canapé was lovingly reupholstered in a bright red fabric in the Southwest of France, near the chateau where it was discovered, and c...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Leather Tufted Louis XVI Style Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century wingback French leather tufted armchairs. The chairs stand on four straight fluted legs. They are upholster in tufted caramel colored leather with nailhead...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil with Beauvais Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
With oval back and bowed seat upholstered in hand woven tapestry, in very good condition with vivid rich colors, raised on circular tapered stop fluted legs.
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Boucle Loungechair Louis XVI Style
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful loungechair with continuous tear-drop carving in the frame and reupholstered with a off white Boucle fabric.
We have a set of two, see our other listed items for number t...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Boucle Lounge Chair Louis XVI style
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful continuous tear-drop carving in the frame and reupholstered with a off white Boucle fabric.
We have a set of two, see our other listed items for number two.
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19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
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
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Red Velvet, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in red velvet, 18th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic
D...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Voyelle/Ponteuse Chair, French Riviera Private Collection
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and beautiful French Louis XVI style Voyelle (or Ponteuse) chair, 19th century, from a private collection of the French Riviera.
These chairs were used by gentlemen to sit astr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Bergere Chairs - Armchairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant French hand carved bergere chairs with richly decorated wooden frame hand painted in light grey and brand new upholstery in turquoise silk textile.
Very comfortable shape an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted armchairs. Upholstered in a plush velour fabric and they have a very fine carvings and patina. So pretty!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted ottoman. This piece is upholstered in a pretty floral tapestry. A true classic!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
19th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century carved and parcel-gilt Louis XVI style window bench. Beautiful carved details on the wood and upholstered in a lovely floral fabric. This piece would be great in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Fauteuils Scalamandre Silk Upholstery Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency fauteuils or armchairs in a stunning Scalamandre silk upholstery. I have four pair of these wonderfully deco...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and White Washed Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and white washed bergère. Upholstered in a luxurious creme colored fabric. So elegant!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Set of Six Louis XVI Armchairs with a Gray and Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Six French Louis XVI pale gray painted and parcel-gilt dining armchairs from the late 18th century. These fauteuils are beautifully carved with oval backs and flutted legs. The paint...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Impressive High Back Distressed Carved Framed Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large impressive high back distressed carved framed wing back armchairs in a fine fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
20th Century Lacquered and Giltwood Italian Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chaise lounge from 20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood in Louis XVI style of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Furniture built in a single non-divis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pale Gray Louis XVI Barrel back Bergere Embroidered Silk Armchair Minton Spidell
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Louis XVI Barrelback Bergere embroidered silk armchair by Minton-Spidell.
French painted and decorated Bergere chair by Minton Spidell. Down seat cushion with finely carved details....
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2010s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Down
Pair of Louis XVI Carved Bowknot Fauteuils
Located in Westwood, NJ
A matched pair of French Louis XVI carved walnut oval back Fatueil a La Reine with oval seats, carved bowknots, 20 fluted arms and turned, tapered and fluted legs.
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand carved Louis XVI style chair in walnut. The Classic style frame with carve detail on arms and legs, covered in a silk velvet and br...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style French Open Arm Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Early 20th century carved and painted Louis XVI style French open arm chairs 25" D x 23.5" W x 39" H
Beautiful oyster white painted finish, with...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Arm chairs Custom Dyed Blue Leather, Side chair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of original and elegant 19th century French Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils with beautiful quality upholstery. Ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Vintage Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of vintage Louis XVI-style bergere armchairs have "scrubbed" white painted frames and raspberry cut velvet upholstery in a wicker-style pattern with brass nailheads.
Meas...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Pair of French Side Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French side chairs in Louis XVI style made of carved wood painted in beige with striped silk upholstery,
circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of vintage Louis XVI-style bergere armchairs have "scrubbed" white painted frames and raspberry cut velvet upholstery in a wicker-style pattern with brass nailheads.
Arm ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of four Louis XVI style lyre back dining chairs, created in the 1960s by Maison Jansen. Cream lacquer with brass inlay. Re-upholstered in Cl...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Armchair with Cane Back and Seat
Located in Carmel, CA
Exceptional Louis VI armchair with double cane oval back. Channel detail on arms, skirt and legs. The arms gently curve to join the leg with a rosette detail at the skirt. The oval c...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cherry
19th Century Walnut Caned Musician's Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Louis XVI style walnut musician's chairs with upholstered open backs and caned seats with loose cushions upholstered in identical fabric above prominent frieze and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
19th c. Louis XVI Medaillion Chair.
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice Louis XVI dark oak Medaillion Chair with gilded carvings.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fateuils
Located in Austin, TX
A generous pair of Louis XVI carved walnut fateuils.
Nice overall detailing, with fluted legs and rails, plume finials, and a gadrooned crest. The sloping and curved armrests have...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
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.
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