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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

Late 18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A well-proportioned late 18th Century French Louis XV walnut fauteuil. With a shaped upholstered

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil retains its original painted finish, with

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1890s French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Caned Fauteuil
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Caned Fauteuil

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Caned Fauteuil

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome 18th Century French Louis XV walnut fauteuil with an elegant caned back within a carved

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Salon Armchair ~ Fauteuil retains its original painted finish, with

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1890s French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs
Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs

Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil armchairs. Carved fruitwood frame has been refinished. Newly upholstered

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18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

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

19th Century French Fauteuil Armchairs in Giltwood

Located in GB

A fine pair of 19th century French fauteuil armchairs in giltwood. They have been finely carved

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19th Century French Victorian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XV High-Back Fauteuil
18th Century French Louis XV High-Back Fauteuil

18th Century French Louis XV High-Back Fauteuil

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A charming 18th Century French Louis XV high-back fauteuil. With a tall upholstered back and

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Pair Louis XV Armchairs or Fauteuils
French Pair Louis XV Armchairs or Fauteuils

French Pair Louis XV Armchairs or Fauteuils

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic 19th century French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs newly upholstered in a high end complementary fabric. Original paint with lovely patina! Will add extra sea...

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils

$3,500Sale Price / set|26% Off

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils

Located in Pembroke, MA

A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral

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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis XVI–style Fauteuil Chairs (set of 2)
Louis XVI–style Fauteuil Chairs (set of 2)

Louis XVI–style Fauteuil Chairs (set of 2)

Located in North Charleston, SC

Louis XVI–style Fauteuil Chairs (set of 2). Elegant set of antique French fauteuil armchairs

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Late 19th Century European Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair
Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Louis XVI style French fauteuil, or arm chair, with solid carved and gilded beech wood frame

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1920s Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs

Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Upholstered in needlepoint, this delightful pair of fauteuil chairs in carved walnut reminds us of

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Painted Fauteuil With Yellow Damask Fabric
19th Century Painted Fauteuil With Yellow Damask Fabric

19th Century Painted Fauteuil With Yellow Damask Fabric

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A 19th Century painted fauteuil with yellow damask fabric. The straight backed arm chair has two

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils
A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils

A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in Savannah, GA

A pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils, 19th Century. 25 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 37

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19th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Cane Fauteuil
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Cane Fauteuil

Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Cane Fauteuil

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A charming Louis XV style armchair crafted in walnut with hand carved Rococo detailing throughout. The shaped crest rail, scrolling arms, and serpentine apron are accented with flora...

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Mid-18th Century Rococo Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800
Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Elegant circa 1800 Italian, French Consulate style and period carved mahogany fauteuil having

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Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils With Leather Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils With Leather Upholstery

Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils With Leather Upholstery

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A handsome pair of French fauteuils with warm wood frames and a strong, architectural presence. The

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Period Fauteuil a la Reine
French Louis XV Period Fauteuil a la Reine

French Louis XV Period Fauteuil a la Reine

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fine Louis XV period Fauteuil a la Reine armchair in beech, beautifully sculpted and carved with

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18th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

French Provincial 'Alsatian' Style Bolster Arm Lounge Fauteuil
French Provincial 'Alsatian' Style Bolster Arm Lounge Fauteuil

French Provincial 'Alsatian' Style Bolster Arm Lounge Fauteuil

Located in London, GB

A whimsical and plush accent piece, this armchair is a 20th-century take on the opulent French Napoleon III aesthetic. The chair is defined by its generously proportioned, perfectl...

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Velvet, Goatskin, Upholstery, Beech

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut
French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

French Upholstered Fauteuil Armchair or Salon Chair of Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French fauteuil desk or salon chair with carved detail to the frame, scroll arms, on raised

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Early 20th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very handsome pair of armchairs. Ample seat.

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Late 19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fauteuil Art Nouveau à haut dossier en hêtre
Fauteuil Art Nouveau à haut dossier en hêtre

Fauteuil Art Nouveau à haut dossier en hêtre

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Fauteuil Art Nouveau à haut dossier en hêtre Sur roulettes Mousses et tissu en bon état

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Beech

Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair

Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather

Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair
Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair

Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe upholstery. Add some Classic Style to your Home.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil
Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil

Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine and decorative early 20th century French fauteuil with a fine green painted and gilt

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Regence Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Leather Upholstery, France, 1890
Regence Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Leather Upholstery, France, 1890

Regence Style Giltwood Fauteuils, Leather Upholstery, France, 1890

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Pair of Regence Style Giltwood Fauteuils. The arched backrest above open arms with acanthus

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair
18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair

18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century Louis XVI fauteuils with painted white frames and yellow upholstery. Some wear

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18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720
Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720

Regence Period Fauteuil in Walnut, France ca. 1720

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century French Regence period walnut fauteuil / open arm chair.

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Early 18th Century French Régence Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Italian Gilded Fauteuils, Louis XVI Style, Circa 1780
Antique Italian Gilded Fauteuils, Louis XVI Style, Circa 1780

Antique Italian Gilded Fauteuils, Louis XVI Style, Circa 1780

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Late 18th Century, antique pair of Italian gilded fauteuils with ornate armrests, the back rests

Category

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in London, GB

A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils French, Early 20th century Measures: Height 92cm

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique

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18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century
Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century

Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century

Located in Buchanan, MI

An important pair of Italian painted fauteuils Florence, 18th century Each having a Tassinari and

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Regence Fauteuils, Armchairs
Pair of Italian 18th Century Regence Fauteuils, Armchairs

Pair of Italian 18th Century Regence Fauteuils, Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

An outstanding and very elegant pair of Regence period Venetian Fauteuils - armchairs. Beautifully

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Early 18th Century Italian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Carved and Painted Directoire Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century Carved and Painted Directoire Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century Carved and Painted Directoire Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of 19th Century Carved and Painted Directoire Fauteuils (open armchairs)

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19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fruitwood, Paint

Pair Of Antique Carved And Caned French Fauteuils
Pair Of Antique Carved And Caned French Fauteuils

Pair Of Antique Carved And Caned French Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Louis XV style Grand Mere type fauteuils with low seats. Nicely carved walnut frames with darkened

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A large and imposing late 1800s, early 1900s French Louis XVI-style armchair with carved wood frame painted in a distressed off-white color. The oval seat back features a carved twis...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Fauteuils

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of hand-carved walnut armchairs, recently refinished and recently upholstered with vintage 1920's Fortuny fabric. Chairs are sturdy and sound with a nice generous size seat, a...

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Late 18th Century Italian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

. Fauteuil en confessionnal in French.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design Just

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1920s French Provincial Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Beautiful pair of Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils having their original pale gold upholstery in

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Early Regence Walnut Fauteuil,  Italy ca. 1730
Fine Early Regence Walnut Fauteuil,  Italy ca. 1730

Fine Early Regence Walnut Fauteuil, Italy ca. 1730

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Regence Period walnut fauteuil with shaped back and scallop shell carving, scrolled arms

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Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil, recently reupholstered. The painted

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19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios
Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios

Fauteuil " TEDDY " en tissus sami par Alexandre Ligios

By Alexandre Ligios

Located in MARRAKECH, MA

Conceived by Alexandre Ligios, the Teddy armchair is a sculptural seat with generous, enveloping lines. Inspired by the sumptuous Samy Mordoré fabric from Maison Casamance, it unites...

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs ~ fauteuils will make a classic addition to any

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs

Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in London, GB

These beautiful late 19th-century fauteuils (armchairs) are designed in the style of furniture

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Vintage French Fauteuils With Carved Frames
Pair of Vintage French Fauteuils With Carved Frames

Pair of Vintage French Fauteuils With Carved Frames

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of vintage French armchairs with carved wood frames and shaped backs. Painted finish with light distressing and upholstered in a patterned yellow fabric with nailhead trim. The ...

Category

1920s French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils
19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils

19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils Beautiful set purchased in France. Age

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18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Marble

Paire de fauteuils à dossier carré de Carlo Bugatti
Paire de fauteuils à dossier carré de Carlo Bugatti

Paire de fauteuils à dossier carré de Carlo Bugatti

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

A rare pair of armchairs by Carlo Bugatti, emblematic of the bold decorative style developed by the Italian designer in the late 19th century. Crafted from blackened wood, parchment,...

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Early 1900s Italian Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Copper, Pewter

Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil
Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil

Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil

Located in Germantown, MD

An Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Re-Upholstered Fauteuil. Measures 26" in width

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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair
19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French provincial Fauteuil à La Reine avec Oreilles or "queen's wingback armchair

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant 19th century French mahogany hand carved pair of fauteuils with newer lovely, subtle off

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil
Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil

Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved walnut armchairs These antique chairs are circa 1840 Elaborately carved with paw feet and grotesques to each handle Also features bronz...

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1840s French Provincial Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century pair of majestic French Empire mahogany fauteuils (open armchairs) finished in a

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Late 19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils

Located in Dallas, TX

Late 19th century pair of majestic French Empire mahogany fauteuils (open armchairs) finished in a

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Late 19th Century French Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils With Silk Rosebud Fabric
Pair Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils With Silk Rosebud Fabric

Pair Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils With Silk Rosebud Fabric

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Louis XVI style painted and carved fauteuils, showcasing the refined elegance of 18th

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Silk, Wood

Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs
Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs

Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Set of two or four period painted 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils armchairs

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Exquisite pair of late nineteenth early 20th century French Louis XVI style armchairs or fauteuils

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil Antique

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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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.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

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.