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Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
$6,900 / set
H 36.42 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
The fauteuil à la Reine seen here is a perfect example of this Louis XVI style. This particular
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950 with recent burlap fabric.
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
$5,500 / set
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Pair 19th C. Louis XVI Style Partial Gilt Carved and Upholstered Accent Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Partial Gilt and Upholstered Accent Chairs with High quality
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery, Giltwood

Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an incredible NEAR PAIR of companion chairs that were upholstered to look similar in an
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Giltwood

Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 29.5 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French antique arm chairs in the Louis XVI manner Hand crafted from gilt with
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
$1,926 / set
H 50 in W 32 in D 28 in
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of late 19th Century Italian Louis XV style oval back of bergeres upholstered in a green
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Giltwood

Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
$11,800 / set
H 39 in W 28 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.16 in W 18.31 in D 17.72 in
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.38 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt bergere chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a fully upholstered backs, arm rests, and lofty cushions, all with recent burlap fabric. Gilt
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
$7,200 / set
H 35 in W 31 in D 25 in
Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style gilt decorated side chair.
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Louis XVI Style Side Chair
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilted Dining Chairs with caned seats
Located in Miami, FL
Pair French Louis XVI style dining side chairs from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood, Cane

Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Ballroom Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th-century Louis XVI carved giltwood petite ballroom chairs exude elegance with their
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Ballroom Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Ballroom Chairs
$1,250 / set
H 33.75 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant gilt wood chairs with rich floral decoration resting on curved legs in Louis XVI style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
$813 Sale Price / item
30% Off
H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XVI style gilt wood chairs or side chairs with excellent carving and beautiful original gilding
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
$12,500 / set
H 38 in W 24.25 in D 27.5 in
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Bergeres In A Carved Gilt Finish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style bergeres custom upholstered in a hi-low fabric decorated with oak leaf
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Set of Four Italian Painted Gilt Wood Frame Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This set of four Italian Louis XVI style dining chairs exemplifies timeless elegance and
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere in Gilt Finish.
Located in Dallas, TX
A French carved wood bergere armchair with a gilt finish. This large bergere dates from the late
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pr 19thc Louis XVI Distressed Carved Gilt Wood Caned Side/ Accent Chairs Labeled
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Antique Louis XVI Carved Caned & Distressed Giltwood Side/ Accent Chairs. This pair are
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Antique 1850s Argentine Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of French Louis XVI style chairs featuring elegant giltwood frames, carved floral and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, Stripped Fabric , 20th Century
$3,979 Sale Price / set
27% Off
H 37.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Painted and Gold Gilt 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
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Gilt, Suede Leather and Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite giltwood, fine Suede Leather and French needlepoint upholstered bergere chair in very
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood

French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

Set Of Six 19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite, incredible Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs in
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Set Of Eight Karges Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
By Karges Furniture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style style tapered and fluted leg dining chairs - set of 8. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI gilt carved bergeres.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood carved bergeres .
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California
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Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs offer giltwood construction with upholstered
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37.75 in W 25.75 in D 24 in
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Bergères Chairs with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style gilded wood bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold

Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs
Set of Antique Early 19th Century Louis XVI Salon Ladies Chairs
$5,000 / set
H 34.26 in W 16.54 in D 18.12 in
A fine pair of 19th century Louis XVI water gilt and carved wingchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and water gilt wingchairs .
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs. They were made in France in the classic
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
$1,163 / set
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Five Jansen Style Paint Decorated & Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Five Jansen style paint decorated and gilt Louis XVI style dining chairs. Each in a new
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Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
A vintage Louis XVI-style ebonized giltwood bergere armchair, with a square button-tufted back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
Custom Vintage Louis XVI Blue raised Velvet Floral Bergere Armchair
$944 Sale Price
66% Off
H 34.5 in W 28 in D 23 in
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
and fluted legs. These great chairs date from the late 19th up until the 1920s, so we dated them 20s
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Bergeres
$8,000 / set
H 43 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
$19,450 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
$2,795 / set
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
$7,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
$10,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 45 in W 31 in D 31 in
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
$7,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
19th Century French Gilt Carved Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century fine French Louis XVI gilt carved bergère.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Carved Bergère
19th Century French Gilt Carved Bergère
$8,500
H 40 in W 26 in D 25 in
Antique French Style Paint Decorated And Gilt Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and decorative early 20th century French fauteuil with a fine green painted and gilt
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt open arm chair with carved crossed torches on back crest
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Gilt Arm Chair
French Louis XVI Gilt Arm Chair
$6,500
H 38 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair French 19th/20th Century Louis XV-XVI Style Bergère Armchairs, Attr. Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Louis XV-XVI Style 'Belle Époque' Giltwood Carved Bergères
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Sculptural Armchairs in faux crocodile and cotton
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plaster, Hardwood, Giltwood

Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
$4,750 / set
H 42.25 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
Classic louis XVI-style makes these chairs desirable. Fine giltwood carving and carpentry are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of Louis XVI arm chairs, having a caned molded round back, with similar out stretched arms
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Louis XVI Tub Chairs Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French Louis XVI style gilt tub chairs Classic interiors pair and very comfortable
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair French Louis XVI Tub Chairs Gilt Arm Chair
Pair French Louis XVI Tub Chairs Gilt Arm Chair
$2,408 / set
H 45 in W 41 in D 38 in
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Louis Xvi Gilt Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic louis xvi gilt chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and giltwood, every louis xvi gilt chair was constructed with great care. Find 194 options for an antique or vintage louis xvi gilt chair now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis xvi gilt chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right louis xvi gilt chair, those designed in Louis XVI, Hollywood Regency and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. A well-made louis xvi gilt chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Aubusson Manufacture, François-Claude Menant and Georges Jacob are consistently popular.

How Much is a Louis Xvi Gilt Chair?

A louis xvi gilt chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,985, while the lowest priced sells for $760 and the highest can go for as much as $56,760.

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 Gilt 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.

    On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis XVI chairs.