$2,995
H 30.25 in W 37 in D 29 in
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Walnut Square Back Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Featuring a rare square back silhouette, this bergère offers a bold architectural presence while retaining the graceful curves and ornate detailing associated with the Louis XV period.
Walnut
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six French square back dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste.
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of six French Louis XVI style painted dining chairs having a distinctive square back.
Fabric, Beech
Pair Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Square Back Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and painted, square back arm chairs.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$2,056 / set
H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Square-Back Dining Chairs with Original Leather
Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE
An exceptional pair of French dining chairs, retaining their original aged leather with a beautifully patinated surface. Crafted in the Louis XVI style, they feature square upholste...
Leather, Hardwood
$24,000 / set
H 34.25 in W 18.13 in D 19.69 in
Set of Twelve French Square Back Louis XVI Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A set of twelve French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style wearing original paint and newly upholstered in natural Irish linen with nail head trim. Tapered and fluted legs with ros...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$7,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Giltwood Square Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) giltwood square back side chairs with rouge silk upholstery on fluted leg with carving on seat and back frame.
Silk
$3,800 / set
H 37.75 in W 25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...
Upholstery, Wood
$925 / item
H 38 in W 19 in D 18 in
Louis XVI Style Painted Square Back Side or Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style square back dining chair is one of our most popular, best seller dining chair for us.
Wood
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Though the feet are in the Style of Louis XV, the square back frame evoke the beginings of Louis XVI Style, hence the Transition designation.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This pair of arm. chairs have a grayish white painted finish. and feature many. of the lovely details characteristic of the Louis XVI style--a. squared. back, fluted, tapered legs, a...
Wood
$2,233
H 35 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Armchair, Custom Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style square-back armchair from the mid 20th century.
Wood, Linen
$7,380 / set
H 39.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
French Louis XVI Style Maple Dining Chairs in Orange Chenille - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this set of mid-20th-century dining chairs is made in the Louis XVI style, with square upholstered backs, straight fluted legs, and clean, balanced propo...
Chenille, Hardwood
$16,000 / set
H 36 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Set of Eight Restored French Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Olive Green
Located in Astoria, NY
This elegant set features classic Louis XVI proportions with square upholstered backs, straight lines, and finely fluted tapered legs.
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
$6,930 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
The set comprises four side chairs and two armchairs, each executed in the refined Louis XVI style with square backs, crisp molded frames, and finely fluted legs terminating in toupi...
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
$6,205 / set
H 37.01 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style French Ebonised Fauteuils Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eight mid 20th Century fauteuils in Louis XVI style. With square backs over turned and reeded tapering legs.
Fabric, Wood
$3,800
H 36.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
Custom Cockleshells Upholstered Jansen Style Chair With Nailhead Trim
By Maison Jansen
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Jansen style painted square back Louis XVI style side chair with nail head trim newly upholstered in Meg Braff Designs cockleshells fabric in chartreuse and blues and the b...
Fabric, Wood
$8,500
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Louis XVI Square-Backed Painted Side Chair, France, circa 1770-1790
Located in New York, NY
This charming Louis XVI side chair possesses a remarkable solidity for a piece of its size. Built out of hand carved, painted wood, it is appointed in elegant lines of brass detailin...
Brass
Pair of French Walnut Chairs with Square Backs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of French chairs with turned and carved front legs, late 19th century.
Walnut
Louis XVI Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Kensington, MD
Square back Louis XVI style Arm Chair with old Gilt finish and new upholstery.
Wood, Fabric
Unavailable
H 39 in W 20 in D 20 in
Louis XVI Style Dining Chair with Madeline Weinrib Silk Ikat Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Square back Louis XVI style dining or side chair.
Brass
Set of Four Gilded Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A set of finely carved imperial gilded armchairs in the style of Louis XVI. The square backs minutely carved with small daisy is regimented for the open arms padded with the acanthus...
Unavailable
H 30.75 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs in Sycamore by Alfred Porteneuve
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco interpretations of a classic Louis XVI square-backed side chair, this wonderful pair of chairs in sycamore was produced by Alfred Porteneuve (1896-1949), the nephew of Ém...
Sycamore
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils.
Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Louis XVI Square Back Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Eight Louis XVI Square Back Chairs with Carmel Covered Upolstery
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Square Back Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Square Back Chairs with original leather seats
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of 18th Century Painted Square Back Louis XVI Fauteuils
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair Walnut French Louis XVI Style Square Back Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice pair of ready to re-imagine French Louis XVI style bergere chairs. With their Classic square backs these chairs can work in any environment and would be gorgeous with ...
Walnut
Pair of Unusual Large Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Large Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuil - Part of A Suite of Four Fauteuils and A Sofa- Model After A Set Marie Antoinette Had Them Made for Her Grand Cabinet in Tuileri...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of Square Back Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with Original Leather.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Square Back Louis XVI Arm Chairs with new upholstery Seating height if 15"
Carved Louis XVI Style Square Back Gilt and Leather Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A single carved and gilt Louis XVI square back side chair with leather seat and back and nailhead trim.
Leather
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Dining Chairs, CJ1801086
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XVI style square back dining chairs. Fluted and reeded legs with a plain square decoration.
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI square back Bergère chairs showcases the elegance and refined craftsmanship of 18th-century French furniture.
Walnut
Gold Gilt Square Back Louis XVI Style Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful Square back Gold Gilt Arm chair. Perfect proportions.
Upholstery
Sold
H 37 in W 17.25 in D 16.5 in
Set of Six Square Back Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XVI with Slatted Back
Located in Washington, DC
A set of six square back dining chairs in the style of Louis XVI new nailhead upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35.63 in W 18.63 in L 35.63 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Dining Chairs Star Rosettes
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XVI style square back dining chairs with star Rosettes.
Ash
A Set of Six Square Back Painted Louis XVI Style French Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
A Set of Painted Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted French Chairs, New upholstery
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Sold
H 37.63 in W 18.25 in L 37.63 in
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Square Back Dining Chairs Star Medallions
Located in Washington, DC
Set of six Louis XVI style square back dining chairs star medallion decoration.
Upholstery, Ash
Sold
H 38 in W 23.5 in D 2.5 in
Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Directoire Square Back Fireside Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early 20th century finely carved walnut French Louis XVI / Directoire style armchairs. The pair features, ornately carved solid wood frames with wreath, branch and shield car...
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 29 in D 32 in
Upholstered Square-Back Fauteuils w/ Louis XVI Inspired Design, Roomy XL Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French style fauteuils have a Louis XVI inspired design, with square-shaped upholstered backs framed within carved molding, arms with manchette padding that terminate in...
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 27 in L 33 in
Classic Square Back French Louis XVI Style Green Painted Velvet Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of classic 1950s era French Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a green velvet and are in good condition. The cushions have foam cor...
Walnut
Louis XVI-Style giltwood arm chairs/fauteuils 19 thc. With square backs
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs have the original gilt patina and fine carving which indicates Their age and style. They have been recovered in a more contemporary Upholstery fabric which elevates th...
Giltwood
Pair of Cream Painted Square Back Louis XVI Period Fauteuils
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Cream Painted Square Back Louis XVI Period Fauteuils. They are large and very Comfortable for Period Fauteuils
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Square Back Light Walnut Fauteuils Recovered in Raffia
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Square Back Light Walnut Fauteuils with New Raffia Cover.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 36 in W 18 in D 20 in
Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Each chair features a hand-crafted frame with a square-shaped back, hand-painted in a creamy white finish that showcases a naturally aged, distressed patina.
Fabric, Wood, Maple, Paint, Trimming
Sold
H 37.88 in W 20 in D 20 in
Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Square Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six late 19th-century dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-carved frame with a tall, square-shape...
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Paint
Set of 8 square back painted Louis XVI Style dining chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of 8 square back painted Louis XVI style dining chairs with green leather seats.
Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 18 in L 37 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Side Chairs or Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of eight late nineteenth century carved side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted leg...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 36.75 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Square Back Side Chairs in Off-White Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of early 20th-century accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with a square back an...
Velvet, Maple
Sold
H 36 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of Four Square Back Louis XVI Dining Chairs Covered in a Tan Leather
Located in Washington, DC
Set of four square back Louis XVI dining chairs covered in a tan leather.
Leather, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Custom Black Lacquered Louis Capet Cane Back Side Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Classic square back, Louis XVI style custom dining chair.
Beech, Leather
Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in New York, NY
The piece has a greyish white painted finish and features some of the wonderful details characteristic of the Louis XVI style squared back, fluted, tapered legs and carved ornamentat...
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
They exhibit many of the exquisite details characteristic of the Louis XVI style, a square back, fluted, tapered legs, a slightly bowed seat and lovely carved detail on the die joins.
Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These chairs, painted in white with a soft gray accents, feature many details characteristic of the Louis XVI style-- a square back, fluted tapered legs and a carved design on the di...
Wood
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Stunning pair of antique French Louis XVI style square back armchairs with old patina.
Wood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We love the understated elegance of these Louis XVI style painted dining chairs. Painted in a creamy white, the chairs display some of the lovely details characteristic of the Louis ...
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Set of Four Louis XVI style square back dining chairs.
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight Custom Louis Capet Dining Side Chairs
Located in North York, ON
CLASSIC square back, Louis XVI style custom dining chair.
Beech
Sold
H 40 in W 26 in D 21 in
Pair of Exceptional Gilt Carved Wood French Armchairs/Fauteuils Louis XVI
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of silk upholstered armchairs with exceptional carving and gilding, 19th century. Louis XVI-style having a square back and boxed upholstery to the front and a checkered silk up...
Giltwood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Caned Dining Chairs, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful French green lacquered and gilded finish makes this set of eight Louis XVI chairs stunning. Caned square back and seat with tapered and reeded legs.
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Sold
H 44 in W 28 in D 20.25 in
Pair of French Paint Decorated Carved Gilded French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Each chair features a finely carved frame with gilt accents and hand-painted details, highlighting delicate floral motifs and architectural flourishes typical of the Louis XVI period...
Walnut
Set of 6 Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in a Taupe Leather
Located in New York, NY
The chairs feature many of the details characteristic of the Louis XVI style, including a square back, carved rosettes on the die joins and tapered, fluted legs.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 18.25 in D 19 in
Antique Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Carved & Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French set of 10 Louis XVI style, square-back side chairs from the early 20th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37.5 in W 22.75 in D 22 in
Pair of 19th C. French Louis XIII Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Each chair is made of solid walnut and features hand-carved barley twist legs, stretchers, and arm supports, all hallmarks of the Louis XIII style. The square backs and wide seats ar...
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white distress-painted French Louis XVI Style squared padded back and cushioned armrest and seat, upholstered in green velvet.
Wood, Fabric
18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI fauteuil with square upholstered back, craved fluted painted frame with rosettes, padded upholstered arm curving inward to join upholstered seat and supported by square ...
Silk, Upholstery
Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice set of 6 Louis XVI style square-back dining chairs with upholstered seats and backs, the frames with fluted legs with floral carvings and the top of each, currently upholstere...
Wood
A Fabulous Pair Of Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Hixson, TN
A fabulous pair of Louis XIII Square back armchairs with an X-Stretcher.
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These eight, upholstered in red velvet with a painted finish, feature many of the lovely characteristics of the Louis XVI style--a square back, fluted apron on tapered, fluted legs a...
Velvet
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs/Fauteuils, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely pair of Louis XVI style armchairs with square back with slight oval at the center back.
Giltwood
Set of 8 Mid 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of eight French side chairs in the Louis XVI style, each with square backs and seats upholstered in exposed burlap.
Burlap, Wood, Paint
Pair of Lous xvi Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
These chairs feature a washed white painted finish and have many of the details characteristic of the Louis XVI style--a square back, fluted arm support and rolled arms, decorative c...
Wood
19th Century French Set Of Four Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French set of four dining chairs embodies classic Louis XVI style, with square upholstered backs and seats framed by finely carved woodwork.
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Square Back Canape/Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted Louis XVI style square back canape/sofa. Painted and detailed carving with fluted legs.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$7,800Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 34 in W 19 in D 19 in
Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 piece set of late Gustavian (circa 1800) era dining chairs with fluted legs and carved floret and leaf details on base and legs Upholstered back and seat repainted frame Measure...
Wood
$2,761 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Marble Top Oak Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Scottish style carved oak round center table with an Italian Carrara marble top, carved vetruvian scroll work frieze, and out flaring fluted pedestal base. Dimensions: 35.5" W ...
Marble
Set of Six 19th Century Directoire Style Carved Wood Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful set of six 19th century Directoire style chairs, each crafted in carved wood and resting on elegant sword legs. The square backs are adorned with finely detailed carving,...
Wood
$3,650 / set
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Distressed French Bergere Chairs with Custom Floral Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,091 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French mirror of the 19th century offers wonderful scale and style to fit nearly anywhere - the symmetrical frame may be mounted to the wall horizontally or vertically. Within t...
Mirror, Giltwood
$8,500
H 30.32 in Dm 29.93 in
Pendant Light Chandelier, Rupert Nikoll, Brass Glass Pleated Cream Shades, 1960s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll, Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Paavo Tynell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic chandelier by Rupert Nikoll manufactured in Austria in 1960s. Six curved arms hold cream colored pleated fabric shades. The fixture is decoreated with large cut glass bea...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
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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.
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