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Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period
Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period

Pair of chairs in gilded wood and tapestry. Louis XVI period

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Louis XVI period chairs, in gilded and carved wood, upholstered with floral and bouquet

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs
Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs

Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XVI period chairs with original white and gold paint. Classic diamond pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats

Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period
Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Set of Six Venetian Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period

Located in Vo', Veneto

Set of Six Walnut Chairs, Louis XVI Period Technical information: Period: Late 18th century Origin

Category

Antique 1770s Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Antique French Cane Armchairs Louis XVI Period
Antique French Cane Armchairs Louis XVI Period

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hermes Ochre Patinated Leather Period Louis XVI Winged Bergere
Hermes Ochre Patinated Leather Period Louis XVI Winged Bergere

Hermes Ochre Patinated Leather Period Louis XVI Winged Bergere

Located in Dallas, TX

ochre patinated leather upholstery. Louis XVI, 18th century made in France. No obvious markings on the

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and handsome pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. ebony and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergere Chair
18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergere Chair

18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergere Chair

Located in Louisville, KY

Stunning French, 18th century, Louis XV Bergere Chair aligned with Rococo period. Previously part

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint

A pair of armchairs - Louis XVI period - signed Roussens
A pair of armchairs - Louis XVI period - signed Roussens

A pair of armchairs - Louis XVI period - signed Roussens

By Tassinari

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of cabriolet armchairs, Louis XVI period, late 18th century production circa 1780

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Beech

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI period. Each chair

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!

Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!

Located in Saint Helena, CA

, contemporary accent! This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more than two hundred years of

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Elm

Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs
Fancy French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Bergere Giltwood Chairs

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique armchair Louis XVI period. The shape of the chair is very linear with straight legs

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780
Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

Louis XVI Lyre Back Slipper Chairs, Fortuny Fabric, France, Circa 1780

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric. Very good and

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period
18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period

18th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Cane Dining Chair Louis XVI Period

Located in Sofia, BG

18th Century French hand carved and painted in white wooden dining chair Louis XVI period with cane

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

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

crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92). The chairs’ frames are crafted from carved

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs
Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs

Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs

Located in Doha, QA

Beautiful set of two antique (of the period) Louis XVI ladies chairs, very stable and comfortable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

late 18th-century Louis XVI period. The chairs are upholstered in a classic tufted cream fabric with a

Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded
4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded

4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

4 Louis XVI style chairs, Napoleon III period, partially gilded.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs
Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs

Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

XVI period. Upholstery and Condition The chairs are currently upholstered in a neutral, light-toned

Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed

By Georges Jacob

Located in Doylestown, PA

An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Pair of Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Pair of Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a rare pair of period Louis XVI fauteuil arm chairs in solid walnut. Recently upholstered

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A most attractive pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchairs. Each chair is

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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

18th Century Louis XVI Period French Fauteuils, a Pair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French fauteuils or arm chairs, each with solid carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

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

18th Century Louis XVI Period French Fauteuils, a Pair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French fauteuils or arm chairs, each with solid carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armchairs
Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armchairs

Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming set of four 18th century French Louis XVI period patinated arm chairs. Each with a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775
Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775

Antique Original Louis XVI Set of Four Period Chairs by J.B. Lelarge Paris 1775

Located in Doha, QA

during the rein of Louis XVI of France. Three of four chairs are gold gilded and the other one has an

Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs

Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

a (Set of Six total) important 18th century Louis XVI of the Period French Chairs. Carved

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs

Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

characteristic of the Louis XVI period. The chairs retain their silk damask upholstery in a vibrant red with

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs
Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs

Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

curved arms showcase the neoclassical detailing associated with the Louis XVI period. Each chair is

Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
18th Century French Fauteuil Chair

18th Century French Fauteuil Chair

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Late 18th century Louis XVI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech

18th Century Black Italian Pair of Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Fauteuils
18th Century Black Italian Pair of Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Fauteuils

18th Century Black Italian Pair of Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Fauteuils

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dining armchairs represent the Louis XVI period. The chairs have been newly upholstered in a black fabric

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Period Chairs, Five Stamped by Gautron
Set of Eight Louis XVI Period Chairs, Five Stamped by Gautron

Set of Eight Louis XVI Period Chairs, Five Stamped by Gautron

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of eight Louis XVI period chairs. Five stamped by Gautron. Upholstered in light brown velvet.

Category

Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI period Chair
Louis XVI period Chair

Louis XVI period Chair

Unavailable|$1,800

Louis XVI period Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Early 19th century chair with caning throughout.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Two French Louis XVI Period painted Chairs
Two French Louis XVI Period painted Chairs

Two French Louis XVI Period painted Chairs

Located in Madrid, ES

Two French Louis XVI Period painted Chairs. With fluted square legs. Reupholstered embroidered

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Bergère Chairs from the Louis XVI Period Stamped, Delanois, 18th Century
Pair of Bergère Chairs from the Louis XVI Period Stamped, Delanois, 18th Century

Pair of Bergère Chairs from the Louis XVI Period Stamped, Delanois, 18th Century

By Louis Delanois

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

with twisted grooves. DELANOIS stamp on the two wing chairs. Louis XVI period. Fabric from the

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk

Pair of Period Louis XVI Armchairs
Pair of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Pair of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Unavailable|$19,780 / set

Pair of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Alicante, ES

Excellent period pair of bergere chairs. Carved wood frames painted grey, upholstered in chocolate

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

Suite of Six French Louis XVI Period, Walnut Chairs

By Jacques Cheneaux

Located in Charleston, SC

A suite of six French Louis XVI period, walnut, lyre back chairs decorated with rosettes and leaves

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Louis XVI Side Chair
Louis XVI Side Chair

Louis XVI Side Chair

Unavailable|$4,600

Louis XVI Side Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

Louis XVI period carved giltwood side chair, circa 1775; French (or possibly English in the French

Category

Antique 1770s European Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs
Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Two Pairs of Period Louis XVI Armchairs

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Two matching pairs of late 18th century Louis XVI armchairs with original, rich red and white silk

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Louis XVI Painted Wing Chair
Louis XVI Painted Wing Chair

Louis XVI Painted Wing Chair

Unavailable|$10,750

Louis XVI Painted Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Period Louis XVI Wing Chair, original paint finish

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV, Beechwood Side Chairs
French Louis XV, Beechwood Side Chairs

French Louis XV, Beechwood Side Chairs

By Claude-etienne Michard

Located in Charleston, SC

more for his transitional Louis XV/ Louis XVI Period models. The chairs may be sold in

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs

Pair of Period Louis XVI GIlt Oval back Chairs
Pair of Period Louis XVI GIlt Oval back Chairs

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils
French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils

French Louis XVI Period, Painted, Beechwood Fauteuils

By Claude Séné II

Located in Charleston, SC

-Baptiste-Claude Séné, one of the most important chair makers of the Louis XVI period after Georges Jacob

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

18th C Pr Painted Louis XVI Period Neo-Classical Arm Chairs Sothebys
18th C Pr Painted Louis XVI Period Neo-Classical Arm Chairs Sothebys

18th C Pr Painted Louis XVI Period Neo-Classical Arm Chairs Sothebys

Located in Louisville, KY

Oval backs with rope carving over the padded arms with similar carving and acanthus leaves; raised on round tapering and fluted legs ending with toupie feet. Provenance: Purchased So...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Armchairs

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

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Fauteuils

Located in Toorak, VIC

the classical decorations of the Louis XVI period. These chairs feature lovely, knotted ribbon motifs

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Period Louis XVI Chairs
Period Louis XVI Chairs

Period Louis XVI Chairs

Sold|$5,757 / set

Period Louis XVI Chairs

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A pair of period Louis XVI chairs with crisp decorative carved detailing of circles and beading

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Period Leather Swivel Chair
Louis XVI Period Leather Swivel Chair

Louis XVI Period Leather Swivel Chair

Located in Austin, TX

Louis XVI period side chair in hand-carved oak and tan leather with brass nailheads, with rotating

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XVI Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair
Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair

Period Louis XVI Rachet Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

an 18th century Louis XVI wing back ratchet chair with painted wooden frame and carved base

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Louis Xvi Period Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic louis xvi period chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every louis xvi period chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the louis xvi period chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A louis xvi period chair made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a Louis Xvi Period Chair?

A louis xvi period chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,758, while the lowest priced sells for $499 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.

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 Period 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.

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