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19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Fauteuils
19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Fauteuils

19th Century Louis XVI Pair of Fauteuils

Located in London, GB

Wonderful pair of carved Louis XVI fauteuils, finished with polychrome and giltwood. Reconditioned traditional upholstery.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Fauteuil
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Fauteuil

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Fauteuil

By France"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fauteuil, original tapestry, original paint. In a good shape despite the age.

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Tapestry

A Louis XV fauteuil a la reine
A Louis XV fauteuil a la reine

A Louis XV fauteuil a la reine

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautifully carved fruitwood Louis XV fauteuil a la reine covered in silk damask

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Set Of  Four Continental Empire Fruitwood Fauteuils
Set Of  Four Continental Empire Fruitwood Fauteuils

Set Of Four Continental Empire Fruitwood Fauteuils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of four Neoclassic stained fruitwood fauteuils with swan carving and paw feet.

Category

19th Century Fauteuil Antique

Louis XV Style Fauteuil a la reine
Louis XV Style Fauteuil a la reine

Louis XV Style Fauteuil a la reine

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautifully carved fauteuil a la reine in a walnut finish with off-white upholstery.

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

A fine French late Directoire miniature fauteuil
A fine French late Directoire miniature fauteuil

A fine French late Directoire miniature fauteuil

Located in New York, NY

A fine French late Directoire fauteuil in exact proportion in miniature (child’s) size with suede covering and original paint.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Period Fauteuil of Large Proportion
Louis XVI Period Fauteuil of Large Proportion

Louis XVI Period Fauteuil of Large Proportion

Located in Sydney, NSW

Louis XVI Period Fauteuil Of Large Proportion The Medallion Back With Carved Detail The Outswept Scrolling Arms And Serpentine Fronted Seat Raised On Turned And Fluted Legs With Orig...

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Late 18th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of French Régence Period, Beechwood Fauteuils
Pair of French Régence Period, Beechwood Fauteuils

Pair of French Régence Period, Beechwood Fauteuils

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of exceptional French Régence Period, carved, beechwood fauteuils preserved in a natural state with a subdued ochre wax.

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Pair of Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs /Tub Chairs
Pair of Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs /Tub Chairs

Pair of Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs /Tub Chairs

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

A good quality pair of Napoleon III French Fauteuil armchairs, recently upholstered in purple fabric.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Fauteuil Armchairs in Giltwood
19th Century French Fauteuil Armchairs in Giltwood

19th Century French Fauteuil Armchairs in Giltwood

Located in London, GB

A Fine pair of 19th century French fauteuil armchairs in giltwood. They have been finely carved with theatrical masks, flutes and other musical instruments.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

The wood is likely beechwood. The fauteuils are upholstered in a beautifully subtle cream linen print.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Paint, Cane

French, 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil
French, 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil

French, 19th Century Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Oregon, OR

Gorgeous carved walnut Louis XVI fauteuil covered in Ralph Lauren teal tweed with contrasting teal mohair.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Mohair, Wood

18th Century French Fauteuil High Back Chair
18th Century French Fauteuil High Back Chair

18th Century French Fauteuil High Back Chair

Located in Carmel, CA

18Th Century French Fauteuil High Back Chair with a deep, beautiful patina created by age.

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Giltwood Tapestry Upholstered Fauteuils
Louis XV Style Giltwood Tapestry Upholstered Fauteuils

Louis XV Style Giltwood Tapestry Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Pasadena, CA

Elegant and ornate, this stunning pair of fauteuils features intricately detailed gilt frames and rich floral upholstery.

Category

1880s French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

An 18th. c. French Re'gence fauteuil
An 18th. c. French Re'gence fauteuil

An 18th. c. French Re'gence fauteuil

Located in New York, NY

C20763 OLL An 18th. c. French Re'gence fauteuil. Solid walnut frame w/ hand carved botanical, shell and scroll representations.

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils
French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils

French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils

By Claude Séné II

Located in Charleston, SC

The fauteuils are decorated with carvings of flowers and leaves resting on tapering fluted legs.

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN STYLE SETTEE AND TWO FAUTEUILS
SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN STYLE SETTEE AND TWO FAUTEUILS

SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN STYLE SETTEE AND TWO FAUTEUILS

Located in New Orleans, LA

19TH CENTURY SWEDISH GUSTAVIAN STYLE SETTEE AND TWO FAUTEUILS WITH ORIGINAL GREY PAINT. SETTEE - H - 34¾” H - 16½" SEAT TO FLOOR L - 5' 6½" D - 23" CHAIRS - H - 33" H - 16¼ SEAT...

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19th Century Swedish Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Régence Period, Walnut Fauteuil with Needlepoint

French Régence Period, Walnut Fauteuil with Needlepoint

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine French Régence period, carved, walnut and needlepoint fauteuil. The rectangular arched padded back and seat covered in close, nailed gros and petite point needlework (not orig...

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Fine Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil, circa 1755
Fine Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil, circa 1755

Fine Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil, circa 1755

Located in New York, NY

# A1046-Louis XV Rococo carved walnut fauteuil of generous scale and comfortable proportions.

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18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Fauteuil Antique

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau
French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

French Empire Period, Mahogany Fauteuil de Bureau

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Charleston, SC

There is an exceptional carved ram’s head at each arm. The fauteuil rests on four legs ending with lion paw feet.

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair Fauteuil No. 11
Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair Fauteuil No. 11

Antique Thonet Bentwood Armchair Fauteuil No. 11

By Thonet

Located in Vienna, AT

Antique Thonet bentwood armchair fauteuil No. 11, designed 1860 by the Gebruder Thonet.

Category

1860s Austrian Biedermeier Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV
Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV

Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Paire de fauteuils cabriolets de style Louis XV récemment entièrement restaurés et en excellent état .

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Needle Point Fauteuil
French Louis XVI Style Needle Point Fauteuil

French Louis XVI Style Needle Point Fauteuil

Located in Tucson, AZ

Beautiful Louis XVI style needle point chair. Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

French Carved Walnut Leather Desk Armchair Fauteuil
French Carved Walnut Leather Desk Armchair Fauteuil

French Carved Walnut Leather Desk Armchair Fauteuil

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning leather upholstery, cabriole legs, and gorgeous walnut wood all combine to make this antique walnut armchair particularly beautiful antique. It has character and a look that...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Early Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil, 'Mid-18th Century'
Early Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil, 'Mid-18th Century'

Early Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil, 'Mid-18th Century'

Located in London, GB

An early Louis XV beechwood fauteuil (open armchair) (mid-18th century). The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms and serpentine-fronted seat, upholstered à chassis in plum velvet, Cha...

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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

19th Century Louis XV Pair of Fauteuils
19th Century Louis XV Pair of Fauteuils

19th Century Louis XV Pair of Fauteuils

Unavailable|$11,567 / item

19th Century Louis XV Pair of Fauteuils

Located in London, GB

Hand-carved Louis XV pair of armchairs, contained upholstery on back and seat. Reconditioned traditional upholstery. Available in any fabric.  

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Stucco, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteuils
Pair of Italian Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteuils

Pair of Italian Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteuils

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of Italian Louis XVI painted oval Back Fauteuils, late 18th-early 19th century.

Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of De Fauteuils Bergère Louis XVI
Pair of De Fauteuils Bergère Louis XVI

Pair of De Fauteuils Bergère Louis XVI

Located in Rapperswil-Jona, CH

Pair of Louis XVI armchairs, period of the late 18th century, French origin, beech molded and sculpted rechampi cream highlighted with a blue border, basket handle folder, small feet...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

Two Early 20th Century Italian Fauteuil Armchairs
Two Early 20th Century Italian Fauteuil Armchairs

Two Early 20th Century Italian Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These pieces come from the Lombardy region in Italy, with hand carved motif, probably produced in 1920s. The upholstery needs an upgrade but overall the piece s are in great condi...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Restauration Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of Early 19th Century Restauration Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of Early 19th Century Restauration Walnut Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century restauration walnut fauteuils, carved inscrolled padded arms, upholstered back.

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Louis XV Style Fauteuils, Set of Four
Louis XV Style Fauteuils, Set of Four

Louis XV Style Fauteuils, Set of Four

Located in New Orleans, LA

Painted crème with blue leather upholstery. Leather is worn in areas. Carved floral centered rail. Cabriole legs with floral carvings.

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Carved and Painted Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Carved and Painted Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XVI Carved and Painted Fauteuils

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Louis XVI carved and painted fauteuils.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Provincial French Louis XV Fauteuils
Pair of Provincial French Louis XV Fauteuils

Pair of Provincial French Louis XV Fauteuils

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of walnut and beechwood cartouche back French armchairs, second half of the 18th century. The frames are composed of tight curves punctuated by floral carved elements. Upholst...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dark finish

Category

19th Century European Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A good sized pair of walnut and beechwood carved French armchairs, dating to the mid 18th century. Cartouche form backs are crested by a nice composition of Rococo scroll, flower and...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole
Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole

Empire Mahogany Fauteuil de Cabinet en Gondole

Located in New York, NY

Boldly fashioned with a thick and rounded curved back, the chair is comprised of large and elegantly scrolled armrests with dolphin or fish-form supports, the animal shaped-front leg...

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19th Century French Empire Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Falconet Fauteuils a La Reine
Pair of Falconet Fauteuils a La Reine

Pair of Falconet Fauteuils a La Reine

Unavailable|$49,500 / set

Pair of Falconet Fauteuils a La Reine

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in New York, NY

Each chair is fashioned with a cartouche-shaped back. The arms are designed on both sides with decorative channels and culminating in volute-carved hand rests. Elegantly designed in ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV
Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV

Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV

Located in London, GB

A very handsome large and comfy French armchair. 18th century from `Louis X1V` period. All re-upholstered with heavy antique linen.

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Fauteuil Antique

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Fauteuils

Located in Northbrook, IL

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs with Carved Ribbon Detailing. Newly Upholstered in Quilted Bronze Patent Leather. Backed in Classic Bronze Colored Wool Plaid Fabric. ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Hardwood, Patent Leather, Wool

A 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

A 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid 18th century. With channelled back and seat covered in grey cotton, with spurious stamp to the underside S.Blanchard and JME.

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Provincial Louis XV-Style Carved Oak Fauteuil
Provincial Louis XV-Style Carved Oak Fauteuil

Provincial Louis XV-Style Carved Oak Fauteuil

Located in Austin, TX

Shaped and padded back surmounted by a scrolled and foliated-carvedcrest, joined by padeded foliate-scrolled arms to the like seat, raised about a shaped shell-carved frieze on cabri...

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18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Oak

Large Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuils
Large Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Large Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

A large pair of Louis XV style carved walnut fauteuils in tiger silk velvet.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

A Louis XIII Style Walnut Retractable Fauteuil
A Louis XIII Style Walnut Retractable Fauteuil

A Louis XIII Style Walnut Retractable Fauteuil

Located in New York, NY

The tall backrest, above the padded armrests with a retractable mechanism, raised on turned supports, above the upholstered seat, raised on turned legs joined by and H-shaped stretch...

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Tapestry Walnut with Oak Fauteuil
Louis XVI Tapestry Walnut with Oak Fauteuil

Louis XVI Tapestry Walnut with Oak Fauteuil

Located in San Francisco, CA

The circular molded back continuing to padded arms over fitted seat raised on tapering fluted legs, overall upholstered in tapestry predominately greens with red, depicting volumino...

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Natural Beech Wood
Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Natural Beech Wood

Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Natural Beech Wood

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of two natural beech wood Louis XV fauteuils. [2 in LA & 2 in DC shops].

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech, Wood

Thonet Bentwood Folding Chair Klapp Fauteuil, circa 1890
Thonet Bentwood Folding Chair Klapp Fauteuil, circa 1890

Thonet Bentwood Folding Chair Klapp Fauteuil, circa 1890

By Thonet

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Thonet folding chair, circa 1890 Klapp Fauteuil nr 6310 Green re-upholstered sold by Christies Amsterdam in 1995 Perfect condition Beechwood Measures: 60 x 75 x 95 x 42.   

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Late 19th Century Austrian Other Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils
Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Unavailable|$22,500 / set

Set Of 4 Louis Xvi Painted Fauteuils

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 4 Neoclassic painted armchairs

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Fauteuil & Pair Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Fauteuil & Pair Side Chairs

French Louis XVI Fauteuil & Pair Side Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Armchair and Pair of Sidechairs in Neocalssic Taste

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Needlework upholstered French walnut fauteuil a la reine

Needlework upholstered French walnut fauteuil a la reine

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Elegant regance needlework upholstered French walnut fauteuil a la reine. First quarter 18th century

Category

19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Philippe Carved Fauteuil De Bureau
Antique French Louis Philippe Carved Fauteuil De Bureau

Antique French Louis Philippe Carved Fauteuil De Bureau

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Louis Philippe carved Fauteuil de Bureau has upholstered curved back and down-turned arm rests.

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

A 18th Century Louis XV Green-painted Fauteuil
A 18th Century Louis XV Green-painted Fauteuil

A 18th Century Louis XV Green-painted Fauteuil

Located in Madrid, ES

A French Louis XV fauteuil painted in green with gilt details. With channeled back, seat and armrests covered in a grey cotton material.

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils

Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

This fine pair of French Louis XV style armchairs (fauteuils en cabriolet) is made of walnut with shaped backs and seats, curved arms and aprons, raised on cabriole legs, all finely ...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in London, GB

18th century Louis XV walnut fauteuil The unusually high-backed, moulded frame carved with leaves and flowers and with an unusually tall upholstered back, loose-cushioned seat and c...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique Swedish Fauteuils / Armchairs 18th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Fauteuils / Armchairs 18th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Fauteuils / Armchairs 18th Century

Located in Hamburg, Hamburg

This beautiful pair of antique Swedish Fauteuils from the late 18th century is in original condition and comes in white upholstery.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Back Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Back Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Back Fauteuils

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of gilt and green patina carved oval back Louis XVI style fauteuils upholstered with a striped green and gold velvet.

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric

French circa 18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil
French circa 18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil

French circa 18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil

Located in Sydney, NSW

French circa 18th century Louis XV Period Fauteuil The Cartouche Shaped Back With A Central Floral Crest Above Whipstroked Arms The Serpentine Fronted Seat Above A Shaped Rail On Cab...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils
Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils

Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils

By Jacob Frères

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Early C19th near pair of mahogany Directoire fauteuils (open armchairs) in the manner of Jacob Freres.

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19th Century French Directoire Fauteuil Antique

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Fauteuil Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic fauteuil antique available at 1stDibs. Each fauteuil antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. There are many kinds of the fauteuil antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A fauteuil antique made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Georges Jacob, I. B. Sene and Maison Jansen each produced at least one beautiful fauteuil antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Fauteuil Antique?

A fauteuil antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,574, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $225,000.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

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If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.