Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling separately. Upholstered in a stunning neutra...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa, with its generous seating capacity, provides a perfect centerpiece for entertaining ...
Silk, Wood
$9,995
H 37.75 in W 89 in D 33 in
Vintage Louis XVI Style Camel Back Sofa Directoire in Gaston Y Daniela Fabric
By Gaston Y. Daniela, Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Topeka, KS
This piece was a part of a collection they originally did for a past client and now… A FEW years later, those pieces have come back around, and MAN are they still beautiful!!! This s...
Fabric, Walnut, Velvet
Louis XVI Giltwood Neoclassical Settee
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
The settee shows the refined elegance and clear lines of French Neoclassical design. Its straight, balanced shape is framed by finely carved and gilded wood, featuring classic detail...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Carved Canape Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite French Louis XVI style canapé is a masterclass in Neoclassical elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The piece features a gracefully curved, wrap-around backrest that ...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
$3,800
H 39.25 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,950
H 36.75 in W 64.5 in D 24.5 in
3 Piece Gorgeous 18th Century Louis XVI Salon Set with Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic authentic Italian neoclassical salon set with a sofa and two armchairs or fauteuils in incredible shape, sturdy and elegant! Louis XVI style carved fauteuils and...
Upholstery, Wood
$24,000
H 18 in W 58 in D 71 in
Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Luxurious French upholstered Louis XVI style corner settee banquette with one piece seating cushion, and 5 back cushions. A similar Maison Jansen Corner Canapé can be seen in James ...
Wood, Upholstery
$2,400 / item
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
French Louis XVI Walnut Parlor Suite Set with Sofa and Two Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant pair of side chairs, each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon-tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a gadrooned and leaf tip trim, flanked by marg...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille in Painted Wood, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant canapé corbeille exemplifies the refined comfort and graceful proportions of Louis XVI–style seating. The softly rounded, basket-form back creates an inviting silhouette...
Wood
$4,800 / set
H 37.75 in W 63 in D 25 in
3 Piece Elegant and Rare 19th Century Classic French Louis XVI Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI Parlor or Salon Set with a sofa and a pair of side chairs, meticulously crafted to add a touch of elegance to any living space. The set showcases the timeles...
Silk, Wood
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Console Table or Server
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style console table, sofa table, or buffet server USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful solid mahogany, with ornate carvings.
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwood corner settee carries the quiet poetry of 18th century craftsmanship, shaped for intimacy, designed for conversation, and built wi...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
$3,400 / set
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Opulent Giltwood Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style pair of bergeres from a complete parlor suite. The design, with elegant Louis XVI lines and the delicately hand carved decoration, s...
Damask, Giltwood
$2,695
H 34.5 in W 42 in D 18 in
Maitland Smith French Empire Louis XVI Mahogany Console Table With Mirrored Back
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Empire or Louis XVI style console table, sofa table, or entry table By Maitland Smith Circa Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with painted faux marble top, ...
Mirror, Mahogany
$4,800
H 33.5 in W 63 in D 18 in
Labarge French Louis XVI Italian Black Lacquer Gold Gilt Jansen Console Table
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Labarge French Louis XVI Style Italian Black Lacquer Gold Gilt Jansen Style Console Sofa Hall Table.
Glass, Wood
$2,200 / set
H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair of Gorgeous 19th Century Side Chairs from Rare Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI pair of side chairs from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The attention to detail is evident in the intricate carvings and subtle colors...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,600 / set
H 38.5 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
Regal Aubusson Upholstered Parlor Suite with Loveseat Canape and 4 Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI five piece carved walnut parlor suite richly upholstered in exceptional and rare handwoven Aubusson tapestries.
Tapestry, Walnut
$12,875
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
French Empire Mahogany 'Egyptian' Bergère Attributed to Desmalter, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
One of a pair of armchairs that were first recorded at the Christie's sale of the Hope heirlooms from Deepdene, Surrey, the country house of Thomas Hope (1769-1831) on 18 July 1917, ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Carved Ribbon Giltwood Louis XVI Style French Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful large giltwood sofa with ribbon carved crest. Original finish has a wonderful aged patina, gilt has slight distressed edges. We have reupholstered this sofa in our 100% sof...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Louis XVI, Distressed Wood, Tapestry, Sofa, France, 19th. c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI, Distressed Wood, Tapestry, Sofa, France, 19th. c.
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Sofa Bleached Oak and Natural Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Louis XVI daybed sofa bleached oak and natural linen Beautiful raw oak and hand wire brushed finish. Upholstered in a sand heavy Irish linen with a thick nubby texture. The ...
Linen, Wood, Down
Antique Louis XVI Style French Sofa in Natural Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Classic Louis XVI style sofa that has been refinished in our oyster white finish, with subtle distressed edges, and finished with an antique patina. The color is a light g...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Sold
H 38.5 in W 53.25 in D 23.5 in
Sublimely Elegant French Louis XVI Walnut Sofa Loveseat from Parlor Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sofa loveseat from a 3 piece salon set having crest rail centering a ribbon-tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a gadrooned and leaf tip trim, flanked by marguerite ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Fit for a Queen Giltwood & Rose Damask Sofa from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style sofa from a complete Parlor Suite, with elegant Louis XVI lines and delicate hand carved decoration, with great attention to detail ...
Damask, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The Gustavian time is named after King Gustav the III of Sweden (also called the "Theater King" for his love for theater shows) who was very much in love with the French neoclassical...
Pine
French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A beautifully carved and polychromed gray settee, the achromatic palette lends a certain modernity to the very Classic form. The molded frame is delightfully carved with crisp precis...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39.25 in W 50.75 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Settee Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
French neoclassical carved and painted beechwood settee, circa late 19th century Item # 007CPB30K This fantastic 19th century settee is carved in the taste of the Louis XVI period w...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Canape Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of large and impressive dimensions, this is an incredibly striking work from an era of the very best in Louis XVI revivalism. For anyone passionate about very fine French decor, this...
French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Antique Canapé Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Of large and impressive dimensions, this is an incredibly striking work from an era of the very best in Louis XVI revivalism. For anyone passionate about very fine French decor, this...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 44.5 in W 70 in D 26 in
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Upholstered Sofa and Chair Parlor Set
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XVI parlor set features walnut settee and armchair with carved foliate, scroll and shell decoration, floral upholstered seat, back and arms, 19th century Measur...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 43 in W 55 in D 24.5 in
Elegant Cut Velvet and Painted Gilded Louis XVI Style French Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand cream painted and carved sofa, loveseat or canapé upholstered in original diamond cut fabric in very good condition as well as of...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 47.75 in D 25 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech White Painted Antique Sofa Settee Loveseat
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous loveseat sofa from the second quarter of the 20th century, this iconic form is beautifully completed in the traditional Louis XVI form.
Damask, Beech
Sold
H 44 in W 73.5 in D 30 in
French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Sofa Settee and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
French giltwood Louis XVI style Cameo back sofa settee and pair armchairs. This is a large and impressive living room setting in a very lovely French inspired upholstery. The sleek a...
Giltwood
Sold
H 33 in W 45 in D 30 in
Early French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee / Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French Louis XVI style settee newly upholstered in a blue and white linen blend. The frame shows some age wear and is the original paint. The seat is 1...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36.88 in W 57 in D 34 in
Fine French Louis XVI Style Painted Antique Settee Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VERY FINE LOUIS XVI PAINTED ANTIQUE SETTEE W/ STEPPED OUT APRON Early 19th Century This exceptional settee is unusual for it's very striking form - the seat projects in soft ovol...
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Giltwood Louis XVI Style Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style sofa settee. Original gilt wood finish with subtle distressed edges. Classic fluted legs, with rose carvings. Upholstered in a natura...
Cotton, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
20th Century Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Open Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful larger size arm chairs with ribbon carved crest. Original finish has a wonderful aged patina, gilt has slight distressed edges. We have reupholstered this sofa in our 100% ...
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
French Pair of Louis XVI Painted Bergères
Located in Austin, TX
French Louis XVI style pair of bergères in hand-carved beechwood, with their original patined ivory lacquer finish. Professionally reupholstered in a gray linen blend with antiqued b...
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 51 in D 25 in
19th Century Hand-Carved French Louis XVI Gilded Bergere - Canape, circa 1890s
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical Louis XVI gilded sofa - Canape is the essence of opulence with a design that dates back to ancient Greece and Rome!
Giltwood
Sold
H 37.75 in W 63 in D 25 in
3 Piece Elegant and Rare 19th Century Classic French Louis XVI Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI Parlor or Salon Set with a sofa and a pair of side chairs, meticulously crafted to add a touch of elegance to any living space. The set showcases the timeles...
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 39.63 in W 55 in D 25.5 in
Three-Piece Parlor Suite of Settee with Two Armchairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
The angularity of the form, borrowing heavily from the Louis XVI designs of a century prior, allows it to comfortably meld with even more modern furnishings.
Sold
H 33.5 in W 63 in D 18 in
Labarge French Louis XVI Italian Black Lacquer Gold Gilt Jansen Console Table
By LaBarge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Labarge French Louis XVI style Italian black lacquer gold gilt Jansen style console sofa hall table.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 29.38 in W 54.5 in D 25 in
Coral Velvet Upholstered Antique Canapé Settee Sofa in French Louis XV Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This is such a charming little canapé from the second quarter of the 20th century, probably circa 1940s. The surface is a complex distressed polychrome of ivory over teal with wear r...
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Sold
H 38 in W 83 in D 35.25 in
Circa 1880 French Antique Carved Teal Painted Daybed Sofa by L. Bontemps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED TEAL POLYCHROMED DAYBED Stamped twice to underside "L. BONTEMPS PARIS" Paris, France circa 1880 83" W x 38" H x 35 1/4" D; 18 1/2" H to seat A finely carved...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Elegant 19th Century Carved & Painted French Empire Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous Belle Louis XVI style carved three-piece salon or parlor set, including a settee and two armchairs, all upholstered in a lovely blue gray fabric with raised velvet stripes....
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 82 in D 32 in
French Louis XVI Period Antique Green Painted Sofa Canapé Settee, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A stunning piece with relentless curves against distinctive angularity, this gorgeous French antique Louis XVI period settee remains in simply outstanding condition. Originally the s...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Blue Floral Sofa with Carved Wood Frame, Seats 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Floral Louis XVI style sofa in blue. The seat back of this beauty is framed in a carved wood detail around the edges. At the top, a cream wooden cartouche curls down to surround the ...
Metal
Sold
H 41.5 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small carved shell or fan center crest, padded arms, and a foliate decorated giltwood fr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Extra Long Sofa/Settee, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Swedish Gustavian style painted extra long sofa/settee, 20th century. Classic daybed sofa design in an extra spacious width. Upholstered in white cotton fabric. Overall very good con...
Wood
Elegant Antique French Carved and Gilt Settee in Louis XVI Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style, the elegant shaped frame with ribbon twist edges and and crest with roses. The upholstered arms with acanthus leaves on the ends. Raised on fluted tapering cylindric...
Wood
French Louis XVI Painted Antique Settee Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This most striking settee is of the period remaining in simply outstanding condition. Originally the surface was at least partially burnished gilt, as traces of this are evident ben...
Beech
Louis XVI Style White Painted Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century carved wood frame sofa with Louis XVI style details.
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Square Back Canape/Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted Louis XVI style square back canape/sofa. Painted and detailed carving with fluted legs. Seating depth is 18 inches.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Canape, Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French walnut Louis XVI canapé, sofa is part of an exquisite salon set which includes the pair of side chairs and pair of bergère (armchairs) you can view by clicking on the ...
Silk, Walnut
Sold
H 32.5 in W 26.25 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Berger Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Berger Chairs Newly Upholstered circa 1940.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee. Painted in a French white with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through. Classic fluted legs,...
Cotton, Wood
Grand Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Buffet ~ Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Louis XVI mahogany marble Top buffet ~ credenza represents the essence of understated elegance, and is perfect for a wide variety of placements in your home or office! Just und...
Marble, Brass
Pair of Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French walnut Louis XVI side chairs are part of an exquisite salon set which includes the pair of bergère (armchairs) and canapé (sofa) that are available as of this ...
Silk, Walnut
Sold
H 18.12 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Cassolettes in Marble and Brass
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very good quality pair of French 19th century marble and gilt brass Cassolettes and in lovely original condition in the Louis XVI style.
Marble, Brass
Late 19th Century French Newly Upholstered Linen 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very decorative and super quality French late 19th century painted and upholstered 2-seat sofa and pair of occasional chairs in the Louis XVI style.
Beech
Superb Victorian French Newly Upholstered French Gilt Sofa, Settee
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
French double serpentine six leg gilded couch, newly upholstered in gold silk stripe, in excellent condition. 59" length 28" overall depth 38" high 24" seat depth 18" seat height
Giltwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$8,170 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 36.75 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
Intricately Carved Pair of Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XVI carved painted armchairs or bergeres with new neutral high end upholstery,. Will add elegance to any room! Found in France outside Paris. H seat 17” x H a...
Upholstery, Wood
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, with exquisite detail and craft...
Wood, Velvet
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$60,530
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$5,690
H 52.5 in W 76.5 in D 80 in
Louis Solid Oak French Carved King Size Bed Upholstered in Natural Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Meet our stunning King French Oak Bed, a beautifully replicated Louis XVI bed made from white oak with meticulous attention to detail. Each intricate carving is embellished with love...
Linen, Oak
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...
Gold
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
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 scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
$2,614Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 77.17 in D 32.68 in
Set of French sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs carved painted wood - Louis XV style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent set consisting of a sofa / bench, two armchairs à la reine and two Louis XV style chairs. Each piece is in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with scrol...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Swedish Gustavian sofa with a typical high back from the early 1800s. classic decorative border detail with turned wood finials either end. Repainted over time in a ...
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa masterfully blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The carved beechwood frame boasts exquisite details, including a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.