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18th Century French Directoire Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
or bergère is the perfect side chair, desk chair or vanity chair. Our French Louis XVI chair is most
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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

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Wood

18th Century French Directoire Bergere
18th Century French Directoire Bergere
$3,750
H 37.5 in W 26.13 in D 31.25 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34.5 in W 25 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
$3,650 / set
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs. This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
$7,950 / set
H 37.25 in W 25.75 in D 27.5 in
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs. This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
$7,850
H 39.25 in W 24.25 in D 23 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Slipper Medallion Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
style of Louis XVI, the chair legs are carved to create meticulous lines and floral details. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery, Damask

Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
$288 Sale Price
36% Off
H 35.38 in W 20 in D 20 in
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
$3,850
H 27.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those charming pair of bergere chairs are covered of leather in the Louis XVI style. Simple and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs
French Louis XVI Pair of Bergere Chairs
$3,450 / set
H 37 in W 26 in D 25 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
$4,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.5 in
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
$7,200 / set
H 35 in W 31 in D 25 in
1900s French Pair Of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Pair of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs captures the neoclassical
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1900s French Pair Of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
1900s French Pair Of White Patinated Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
$1,195 / set
H 33.9 in W 18.5 in D 15.6 in
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
By Henredon, Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four (4) early 20th century French Louis XVI style painted side chairs. Original paint
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Set of 4
French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Set of 4
$8,500 / set
H 35.75 in W 19.25 in D 17 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 20th century French Louis XVI-style mahogany side chairs with gilt trim and open backs with
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20th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
$1,500 / set
H 37 in W 17 in D 18 in
Louis XVI Style Armchair / Small Chair
Located in Beaune, FR
Armchair, small child's chair in lacquered and carved wood from the Napoleon III period in Louis
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Armchair / Small Chair
Louis XVI Style Armchair / Small Chair
$1,425
H 32.29 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Reupholstery Chair, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Early 20th century French Louis XVI style chair. Has been reupholstered by an
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Reupholstery Chair, 1900s
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Reupholstery Chair, 1900s
$1,691 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 16.54 in
French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This sweet French Louis XVI-style valet chair has been completely restored. Featuring a rich dark
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
$3,900
H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
French Caned Bergere Arm Chair Gilt Salon 1880 Louis XVI
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Louis XVI Revival bergère chair Circa 1880 The seat and curved
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Antique 1880s Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI low caned fireside slipper chair, 18th century. This very rare and exceptional
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Cane, Wood

French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
$2,400 Sale Price
50% Off
H 27 in W 23 in D 27 in
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

French Louis XvI Style Marquise Chair & Ottoman
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Louis XvI Style Marquise Bergere Armchair & Ottoman with distinct design elements of the
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Chenille, Wood

French Louis XvI Style Marquise Chair & Ottoman
French Louis XvI Style Marquise Chair & Ottoman
$4,895 / set
H 38 in W 47 in D 34 in
French Louis XVI Giltwood Chair, Stripped Upholstery, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XVI style chair featuring elegant giltwood frame, carved floral and foliate motifs
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Giltwood Chair, Stripped Upholstery, 20th Century
French Louis XVI Giltwood Chair, Stripped Upholstery, 20th Century
$2,191 Sale Price
25% Off
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1920s, embodies refined neoclassical style
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Beech

Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 20 in D 21 in
Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined pair of French painted Neo Classical chairs Circa 1910 The chairs are upholstered in a
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Vintage 1910s Louis XVI Chairs

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Ivory, Fabric, Satin, Wood, Paint

Fine Carved French Louis XVI Armchair or Bergere Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine French Louis XVI Bergère chair (19th century) with arched back and lovely neutral gold
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

A Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This quality pair of chairs appear to be in the manner of Maison Jansen. The openwork splats appear
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood, Paint

A Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs
A Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs
$1,195 / set
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
4 French Louis XVI Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
4 French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) bleached side chairs with white upholstery (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

4 French Louis XVI Bleached Side Chairs
4 French Louis XVI Bleached Side Chairs
$1,800
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale French carved wood Louis XVI style bergere chair. This comfortable armchair is very
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
$2,250
H 37 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Child’s Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood child's chair. The chair is raised
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
leaf decoration. Our French Louis XVI-style fauteuil a la Reine armchair is well-proportioned with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

Early French Louis XVI Style Child’s Chairs in Chartreuse Damask, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A holiday treat! This is a pair of early French Louis XVI style children’s chairs in vintage
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Damask, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
$5,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Children's Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Children's Chairs Beautiful chairs purchased in France. Age
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Hardwood

19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Children's Chairs
19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Children's Chairs
$1,700 / set
H 30 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of antique French Louis XVI side chairs dates to circa 1900 and showcases the
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs

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Beech

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
$1,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38 in W 19 in D 21 in
Antique French Cane Armchairs Louis XVI Period
Located in Buxton, GB
These Antique French Cane Armchairs from the Louis XVI period are a beautiful addition to any room
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Antique French Cane Armchairs Louis XVI Period
Antique French Cane Armchairs Louis XVI Period
$2,668 / set
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Louis XVI Style, Beige Fabric, Mahogany, Lounge Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Beige Fabric, Mahogany, Bergere Chairs, France, 1920s Pair of Jansen style
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Marquise, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style carved-wood and upholstered marquise from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Marquise, 19th Century
French Louis XVI Style Marquise, 19th Century
$3,920
H 34.25 in W 33.5 in D 23 in
19th Century Pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs, France.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs
19th Century Pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs
$28,500 / set
H 39 in W 34 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Style, Beechwood, Floral Fabric, Bergere Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Beechwood, Floral Fabric, Arm or Lounge Chairs, France, 20th C. Pair of bergère
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Two Elegant Antique Chairs from France in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
Two elegant antique chairs from France in Louis XVI style, circa 1860. These chairs are made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

Two Elegant Antique Chairs from France in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Two Elegant Antique Chairs from France in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
$472 Sale Price
24% Off
H 34.65 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI side chairs in new gray lacquer finish and gold stripe todd hase
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
$1,500 / set
H 38 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of 18th century Louis XVI chairs, a masterful blend
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Chairs
$2,600 / set
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style chairs. This stunning pair of antique French Louis XVI
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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
$5,850 / set
H 35 in W 26.25 in D 24 in
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs. Gorgeous upholstry and shape
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
$4,800 Sale Price / set
26% Off
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920. Charming chair
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Cane, Oak

French Louis XVI Style Club Chair #1 - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style club chair from a John Elgin Woolf project. We have 3 pieces
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Club Chair #2 - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style club chair from a John Elgin Woolf project. We have 3 pieces
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Giltwood

A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
A Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair
$2,110
H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs

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Berlin Iron

Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
$1,500
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Louis XVI style painted and upholstered chair Painted in an oyster french gray washed
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Linen, Walnut

Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair
Vintage Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered chair
$2,312 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Moviestar glamorous pair of Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chairs. We love the restrained
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
golden painted finish. The chairs have round back in Louis XVI style and are in very good condition
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
$2,038 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of French Louis XVI style chairs featuring elegant giltwood frames, carved floral and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
$3,653 Sale Price / set
33% Off
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
French Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood & Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of eight Louis XVI style, carved-wood dining chairs with original painted finish and
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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French Louis Xvi Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the French louis xvi chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each French louis xvi chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a French louis xvi chair, we have 1994 options in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French louis xvi chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French louis xvi chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made French louis xvi chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Maison Jansen, Maison Carlhian and Antoine Gailliard are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Louis Xvi Chair?

Prices for a French louis xvi chair start at $271 and top out at $106,173 with the average selling for $3,997.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About French Louis Xvi Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.

    Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.

    On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis XVI chairs.