How do I identify Louis XVI chairs?

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.

Louis Xvi Cane

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Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style coffee or cocktail table In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with a cane top, in a painted antiqued yellow c...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Paint, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Caned Bed, Lacquered Wood and Rattan, France, 1900s

$4,595

Louis XVI Style Caned Bed, Lacquered Wood and Rattan, France, 1900s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

Louis XVI Style Caned Bed, Lacquered Wood and Rattan, France, 1900s.

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Rattan

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Side Chairs, Pair

$1,295 / set

$3,159 / item

$995 / set

$2,995 / set

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats.

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Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dini

$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dini

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Perfect for collectors and interior designers, this pair of French Louis XVI style cane back armchairs blends seamlessly with both antique and transitional décor.

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set French Louis XVI Maison Krieger Cane Walnut Upholstered 5 Piece Parlor Set

$9,995 / set

$1,395 / set

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Walnut and Cane Back Armchairs

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs Attributed to Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered and gold gilt solid walnut frames...

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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Set of 6 Swedish Louis XVI Caned Armchairs Painted Blue-Grey

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 24 in D 21.5 in

Set of 6 Swedish Louis XVI Caned Armchairs Painted Blue-Grey

Located in Seattle, WA

Set of 6 Swedish Louis XVI Caned back chair frames painted Pale Blue Grey.

Louis XVI Style Cane Settee

Unavailable

H 41 in W 82 in D 31.5 in

Louis XVI Style Cane Settee

Located in New Orleans, LA

Wonderfully comfortable settee with painted cane back and sides. This does disassemble. Would make great daybed for guest room.

Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Cane

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 40 in W 19 in D 24 in

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B

By Drexel

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage.

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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 30 in W 25 in D 21 in

Turquoise Cane Louis XVI Style Slipper Chair

By William Finlayson Jr.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Turquoise Cane Louis XVI Style Slipper Chair with Versace-like Fabric in Mustard and Turquoise.

Materials

Wood, Paint, Cane

Set of Fourteen Louis XVI Style Cane Dining Chairs by Jansen

Unavailable

Unavailable

Sold

H 33 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Pair of 19th c. Louis XVI Caned Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Louis XVI caned armchairs; circa 1880's

18c Louis XVI Caned Pair of Fauteuils

Sold

H 37.25 in W 21 in D 18 in

18c Louis XVI Caned Pair of Fauteuils

Located in New Orleans, LA

18 century Arm Chair with Caned Seats

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carrocel Custom Louis XVI Cane Back Settee

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Sold

Sold

$6,000 / set

$2,895 / set

H 40.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs

Located in Perkasie, PA

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs – Item L63002EC This elegant pair of vintage French Louis XVI armchairs showcases the graceful proportions and refined decorat...

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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Materials

Beech

18th Century Hand-Painted Venetian Style Fuchsia Otello Screen with Flowers

$4,525 / item

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 80.5 in W 80 in D 44.75 in

Pair of American Mahogany Pencil Post and Head Board Twin Tester Beds, C. 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American mahogany pencil and bulbous post twin tester beds with original carved scrolled headboards, brass escutcheons, and side rails. Fits Standard twin mattress and box s...

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Antique 1810s American American Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Louis Xvi Cane For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal louis xvi cane for your home. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and cane, every louis xvi cane was constructed with great care. Find 422 options for an antique or vintage louis xvi cane now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the louis xvi cane you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A louis xvi cane, designed in the Louis XVI, Neoclassical or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one louis xvi cane that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carrocel, La Maison London and Maison Jansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Louis Xvi Cane?

Prices for a louis xvi cane can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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 Louis Xvi Cane

How do I identify Louis XVI chairs?
1 Answer
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.