Louis Xvi Fauteuil
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Wool, Cotton
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures
Satin, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Damask, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
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Finding the Right armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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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