Custom Black Leather Louis XVI Oval Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A custom white waxed Italian beechwood frame upholstered in black leather. Also available C.O.M.
Leather, Beech
A caned back Louis XVI style oval back dining chair for custom finish.
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XVI style caned back dining chair is offered for custom finish. The price includes a custom
Wood
Louis XVI Style Oval Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style oval back dining chair is showing here in a white patinated frame and
Wood
$12,500 / set
H 35 in W 18 in D 18 in
A fine set of 10 19th century original gilt Louis XV oval back side chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine set of 10 19th century French Louis XV hand carved and gilt oval back side chairs after a
Giltwood
$2,800
H 32 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Hardwood
$6,500 / set
H 37.75 in W 21 in D 24 in
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
By Karges Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,250 / set
H 39 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Set of 5 French Louis XVI Style Oval Back Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) dining /salon set of chair comprised of 1
Paint
$1,100
H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in
Oval Back Silk Upholstery Cane Back White Wash Finish French Side Chair CLEAN
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oval Back Silk Upholstery Cane Back White Wash Finish French Side Chair CLEAN
Hardwood
$10,900 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Set of Eight 19th c. French Louis XVI Oval Back Cane Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming set of eight 19th c. French Louis XVI hand-woven cane chairs with oval backs and
Cane, Wood, Paint
$4,900Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 38.98 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Set of 10+2 Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Lovely Set of 12 Louis XV Style Oval Back Dining Chairs Cream and Gilt And Light Colored Velvet
Wood
$5,100 / set
H 39 in W 20 in D 21.5 in
Set of 4 Oval Back Carved Wood Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) dining side chairs having green velvet
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oak Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. oval back side chairs, in dark oak. All raised
Oak
Set of Louis XV Style Oval Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
A mixed pair (one with arms) of Louis XV style oval back chairs paint finished in silver cream with
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Velvet Chairs
Located in North Charleston, SC
A pair of velvet and wooden chairs in the style of Louis XVI. Oval back chairs with fluted legs. In
Velvet, Wood
$1,800 / set
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs. Item
Upholstery, Wood
$14,850
H 37 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Pair French Louis XVI Ivory Painted Oval Back Arm Chairs with Celadon Highlights
Located in San Francisco, CA
each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded
Wood, Paint
$1,650 / set
H 39 in W 25 in D 28 in
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Cane, Wood
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI style upholstered oval / medallion back dining armchairs with pink
Upholstery, Wood
$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Back Painted Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of LouisXVI style Italian pained oval back chairs with cane back and seats.
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.
Wood
Unavailable
H 37 in W 24 in D 18 in
French Chair, French Louis XV Farmhouse Style Oval Back Side Chair
Located in Glendale, CA
fabric. We have a total of 4 chairs for sale. The price is per chair. Custom orders are welcome
A Louis XVI Style Oval Backed Bergere
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Oval Backed Bergere France, c. 1920
Wood
8 Louis XVI style Dining Chairs in Limed Wood w Oval Backs
Located in South Coast, CA
Set of 8 Limed Wood Louis XVI Style Oval Back Chairs having graceful cabriole legs and nailhead
Pair of Period Louis XVI GIlt Oval back Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Louis XVI Period Oval Back Fauteuil with on in Abusson and one in Needlepoint covers
Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Kirkland, WA
Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs These are a pair of painted, oval back Louis XVI arm chairs
Beech, Fabric, Paint
Pair of Louis XVI Grey-Painted Oval Back Side Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Louis XVI Grey-Painted Oval Back Side Chairs Upholstered in Acid Green Patent Leather
Set of Four Louis XVI Oval Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tara Shaw Antiques - Four Louis XVI dining chairs upholstered in apricot leather featuring brass
Louis XV Style Oval Back Side Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Louis XV oval back side chairs with in a fine suede beige and blue striped
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back Dining, Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Vintage French Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back Dining, Side Chairs, Set of 6! Set of Six
Wood
Pair of Chairs, Antique Louis XVI Style Oval Back Fauteuil
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matching pair of chairs in white and grey washed wood with beige velvet upholstery and brass tacks.
Wood, Fabric
Very Pretty Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Back Fauteuils Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very pretty pair of Louis XVI style oval back fauteuils or side chairs from French Market, having
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Chairs with Fluted Leg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American Louis XVI style oval cane back painted wood side chairs. This pair of American
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 38.8 in W 27 in D 26.5 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI era. Each chair features an oval shaped back, connected to two arms presenting curving
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 19.25 in D 21 in
Set of 10 Louis XVI Style Upholstered and Carved Wood Oval-Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 10 Louis XVI style American oval-back upholstered side chairs. This set of vintage chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Oval Back Painted Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Six Oval Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Seating height 18.5"
Wood, Fabric, Paint
Set of 8 Oval Back French Louis XVI Style Limed Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful set of limed walnut dining chairs. The chairs are in very good condition with
Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 19 in D 17 in
20th C. Fren. Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back, Vintage, Dining, Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming, Colorful 20th Century French Louis XVI Style, Oval-Back, Vintage, Dining, Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 20 in D 22 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cameo Back Red Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Item features (6
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Oval Cane Back Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 2
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
2 Antique Italian Louis XVI Walnut Caned Oval Back Dining Side Chairs Silk Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two antique double caned dining or side chairs. Made of walnut featuring oval form back
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36.75 in W 19 in D 18.5 in
Set of 2 French Louis XVI Oval Back Carved Wood Mohair Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 2 French Louis XVI early 19th century dining or side chairs having their original chocolate
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 26.25 in D 26.5 in
An Elegant Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gray-Painted Oval Back Bergeres
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of French Louis XVI style gray-painted and upholstered oval back bergeres; each
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in L 38 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Oval Back Fruitwood Armchairs Kravet Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted pair of Louis XVI oval back armchairs with Kravet fabric. The carvings throughout the
Fabric, Fruitwood
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in L 38 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Oval Back Fruitwood Armchairs Kravet Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted pair of Louis XVI oval back armchairs with Kravet fabric. The carvings throughout the
Fabric, Fruitwood
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of French Louis XVI Carved Oval Back Fruitwood Armchairs with Kravet Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and ornate set of four matching Louis XVI oval back armchairs with Kravet fabric
Fabric, Fruitwood
Sold
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Group of Six Louis XVI Style Painted and upholstered Oval Back Armchairs, 20th C
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
These distinguished chairs are fashioned in the Louis XVI style with oval back rests and round
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 36.5 in W 19.75 in D 21.75 in
Superb Blue Velvet and Off-White Painted French Cameo Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb set of French cameo oval back dining chairs combines refined craftsmanship with
Velvet, Walnut
Set of Four Italian Oval Back Fauteuils with Original Paint
Located in Washington, DC
Set of four large-scale 19th century, Italian, Louis XVI Style upholstered fauteuils. Very
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Louis XVI Beechwood Bergere
Located in Stamford, CT
The frame of this chair has a wonderful scraped and waxed finish. This is a period Louis XVI chair
Beech
Set of 12 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs attrib Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of 12 beautiful French Louis XIV style oval back dining chairs, elegant carved frame in
Sold
H 37 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 20.25 in D 16.25 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six French Country or Louis XV style oval back dining chairs By Baker Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut
19th c Louis XVI gilded oval back open arm chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
pr of 19thc Louis XVI oal back open arm chairs all hand carved and gilded covered in beautiful silk
Wood
Set of Six White Washed French Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of six oval back Louis XVI style dining chairs with fluted frames and legs finished in a
Wood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Louis XVI Style Silver Gold Gilt Pink Damask Oval Back Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gold Gilt Pink Damask Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 23 in D 25 in
2 Vintage French Louis XVI Caned Walnut Open Arm Oval Balloon Back Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XV armchairs. Made of walnut featuring caned oval balloon backs with a
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair French Louis XVI Gilded Gold Leaf Aubusson Upholstered Armchairs C1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of genuine gold leaf oval back Louis XVI armchairs. The chairs are in
Beech
Pair Louis XVI Style Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of oval back Louis XVI style arm chairs which are carved in walnut and have nicely carved
Ten Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Velvet Oval Back Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Ten Louis XVI-style painted oval back side/ dining chairs. Each side chair with fluted apron, and
Upholstery, Wood
A set of 6 Louis XVI style American oval-back side chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of 6 Louis XVI style American oval-back side chairs, un-upholstered. This set of vintage
Wood
Set of Six French Louis XVI Oval Back Dining Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant set of six Louis XVI style oval back dining chairs where four are side chairs and two are
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Painted Louis XV Style Oval Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XV style oval back slipper chairs. The graceful shaped boudoir chairs are hand
Wood
Set of 12 Paint Decorated French Oval Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice set of oval or medallion back dining chairs with nice painted frames in a distressed
Beech
Sold
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 23 in
Pair of 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Open Oval Spiderweb Back Armchairs
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A lovely pair of Louis XVI style painted open armchairs featuring an oval back with spiderweb
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in
Wonderful French White Gold Gilt Oval Back Fluted Bow Set 14 Chairs Scalamandre
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful set of Louis XVI French white and gold gilt oval back, fluted leg and bow top set of 14
Giltwood
Sold
H 36 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set 8 White Painted French Louis XVI Oval Back Caned Dining Chairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are painted in bright white and have caned backs and seats and the condition of teh
Beech
Sold
H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Exquisite Pair of French Oval Back Painted Wood Upholstered Bergeres Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style oval back painted wood upholstered bergeres chairs from the 1920s
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 23 in D 20 in
Set of 12/French Louis XVI-Style Dining Chairs, Faux Painted Cream and Bronze
Located in Houston, TX
Set of twelve Louis XVI style oval back dining chairs with a reeded leg. All of the chairs are
Hardwood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 23 in D 24.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergères Oval Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style bergères oval back chairs, with nice striped Greek
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Mahogany Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Oval Back Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Oval Back Louis XVI Style Chairs with new velvet upholstery
Velvet
Set of 6 Louis XVI Oval Back Side Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Late 18th early 19th c French Painted Louis XVI Ovalback Dining chairs. This is original paint
Wood
A Louis XVI Side Chair with Oval Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI Side Chair with Oval Back, French, c. 1770. Newly upholstered in Suzanne Rheinstein
Set Of Twelve Oval Back 19th c. Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Set of twelve painted Louis XVI style oval back sidechairs.
Wood, Upholstery
$15,684
H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.34 in
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
Walnut
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Wood
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
$5,387
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$37,661
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$8,750Sale Price / set|62% Off
H 41.25 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an ornately scalloped frame with shell carvings on the apron and crest. Upholstered in...
Silk, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$1,033 / item
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
Cane, Wood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$6,800Sale Price / set|80% Off
H 43 in W 31 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Large Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell as probate close looms . Pair of unusually large and commodious giltwood fauteuil with possibly 18th century chinoiserie tapestry later associated (and a...
Gold Leaf
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
$642Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in Louis XVI style, with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs. All six are very stable as co...
Cane, Walnut
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