Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...
Upholstery, Beech
Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative suite of forty-two giltwood dining chairs comprising thirty-four single chairs and eight carver armchairs executed in the elegant Louis XVI neocl...
Giltwood
Set of Four Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four early twentieth century French dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI style and features carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs....
Upholstery, Ash
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
These six mid twentieth century French painted dining chairs or side chairs are in the classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on...
Upholstery, Beech
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs, Early 20th C
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of eight early 20th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Paris and structurally revised in our workshop for stability and daily use. The frames reta...
Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x Country: France Materials: Painted Carved Wood, New Linen Fabric Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year:...
Linen, Wood
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant suite of eight French dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI style, consisting of six side chairs and two host armchairs. Each chair is constructed of carved beech h...
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Lyon, France, this set of ten late 19th-century Louis XVI dining chairs is crafted from fruitwood and showcases the clean neoclassical lines associated with the Louis XVI ...
Chenille, Fruitwood
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of mid twentieth century French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style includes four side chairs and two armchairs. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic ...
Upholstery, Ash
$39,000 / set
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs - 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Blue Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Leather, Hardwood
French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture Late 20th century Carved hand painted and gold gilt mah...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blush Pink - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A graceful set of six late 19th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI style and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-carved and finished in creamy white paint, the fra...
Chenille, Hardwood, Maple, Paint
Set of Eight Restored French Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Olive Green
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight French Louis XVI style restored dining chairs, consisting of six side chairs and two armchairs, sourced in Paris, France. This elegant set features classic ...
Leather, Hardwood, Paint
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. The carved frames feature a distinctive square back and seat with a Gustavian style...
Fabric, Beech
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic oval "medallion" backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette details. Upholstered in rich light blue velv...
Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight Maitland Smith French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of eight mahogany dining chairs attributed to Maitland-Smith. The chairs feature a large tufted back with an hourglass form. The set consists of six side chairs and...
Brass
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs with Brown Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four French dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XI taste. The mid-20th century chairs feature carved beech frames with a natural finish. The frames have round ca...
Brass
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive square back with a woven cane inset. The beech frames have a painted or glazed finish with an intentionally faded patina to mimic age. The grey painted frames have subtle scarlet accents around the seat apron and neoclassical swag motifs on the legs. The generous seats are newly upholstered with an off-white fabric that compliments the painted frames. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The molded frames have intricate details and dot pattern designs around the back and seat. Classic Gustavian style and profile with a desirable aged patina on the finish. Erin Lane Estate...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful carved cherry wood, with upholstered seats and backs. Measur...
Upholstery, Cherry
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
By Henredon, Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Brass
Italian Regency French Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Oval Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Regency French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Oval Back Cherry Wood Dini...
Cherry
Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with green trim and having oval channeled backs, upholstered in green and gold silk dama...
Damask
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive arched crest back with a woven cane inset. The beech frames have a painted or glazed finish with an intentionally faded patina to mimic age. The grey painted frames have subtle scarlet accents on the feet and . The generous seats are newly upholstered with an off-white fabric that compliments the painted frames. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The molded frames have intricate details throughout. Classic Gustavian style and profile with a desirable aged patina on the finish. Erin Lane Estate...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four 20th century French carved walnut dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The highly detailed frames feature a round balloon back decorated with a carved faux rope border and a ribbon floral spray on the crest. The generous seats have carved rosettes on the front corners and are supported by tapered, fluted legs ending with classic toupie feet. The chairs are sturdy and solid with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The frames have been reupholstered with a soft, velvet fabric in a complimentary light neutral tone. Erin Lane Estate...
Fabric, Walnut
8 Vintage Drexel Heritage Louis XVI Style Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Vintage Drexel Heritage #372-960 Dining Chairs, Circa 1991. Features a carved walnut finish in Louis XVI styling with Aubusson style fabric and double cording. The chairs showcas...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils with original Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils in carved walnut wood, with stunning Aubusson tapestry upholstery, all in very good condition. Lovely floral pattern on the tapestry, origin...
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Elegant set of six late 19th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs sourced in Paris, France. The chairs feature classic medallion backs centered by carved lyre motifs, fluted ...
Muslin, Hardwood, Paint
$1,200Sale Price / set|33% Off
Versatile Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Natural Wood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of 4 custom Louis XVI style carved wood dining chairs upholstered in lovely neutral ivory material with beige flecks.
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Set of 12 Custom French Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 12 custom dining room chairs comprised of 10 side chairs and 2 arm chairs. The frames were purchased in France and the customer upholstery was done in the States. The chairs i...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic square backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette accents. Upholstered in rich light burgundy velvet wit...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Spider Back Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of petite French Regency Louis XVI or Gustavian style spider back armchairs or dining captain chairs By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Carved wood frames in distr...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
Velvet, Wood
$11,800Sale Price / set|73% Off
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 back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...
Hardwood
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs set of (8) in Black Leather, Antique Finish
Located in Highwood, IL
Classic French Louis XVI style set of (8) dining chairs (more available) with a boxed seat cushion, which eliminates the crowned seat bottom. Our Louis XVI dining chairs are made by...
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Blue Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 of French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) light green painted side chairs with light blue upholstered seat and back.
Wood
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of 10 attributed Maison Jansen dining chairs is a stunning example of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Designed with exquisite attention to detail, these cameo ...
Leather, Walnut
$7,950 / set
Suite of twelve Louis XVI style chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome suite of twelve Louis XVI style dining chairs, crafted with elegant neoclassical lines and beautifully proportioned frames. Each chair features a rectangular upholstered b...
Textile, Wood
$1,732Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set Model Fer à Cheval, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Louis XVI Design Style Dining Chair set of 6. Made in France, 1940's period. Hot Air Balloon Model Fer à Cheval. Ivory lacquered / stained wood constructed chairs with cane w...
Cane, Wood
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of four French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. Hand-crafted from oak hardwood featuring an oval cameo back. The chairs have a vintage cream toned upholstery...
Brass
$636Sale Price / item|35% Off
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
$779Sale Price / item|24% Off
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century dining chairs in Louis XVI style made of hand-painted wood with cane backs and upholstered very comfortable seat resting on elegantly shaped legs. Very good condit...
Cane, Wood
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. The set features a painted finish with an intentionally aged, weathered patina. The ...
Fabric, Beech
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Mid-20th Century Beautiful carved walnut, with brass studded l...
Brass
A set of 6 French Painted Dining Room Side Chairs, c. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These chairs are a classic square-back form with elegant neoclassical lines, typical of Louis XVI style. Updated with new fabric for a fresh yet timeless look.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs Green Leather
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome set of six French painted dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs are hand-crafted from beech wood and feature stately tall square backs with molded...
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic square backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette corner details. Upholstered in an elegant geometric pa...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Damask, Mahogany, Cotton
Antique Venice Walnut Four Louis XVI Chairs , still usable, by Vincenzo Cadorin
Located in Vigonza, Padua
IMPORTANT: ON REQUEST WE WILL RE-UPHIDE THE CHAIRS WITH A SUPPLEMENT OF EURO 150 EACH. Refined Four Venetian Louis XVI Chairs, 19th century, with velvet upholstery still usable. Re...
Walnut
19th Century Grey Swedish Set of Eight Antique Pine Ladies Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of eight Louis XVI style dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs in a chalky grey finish have a round...
Pine
$7,650 / set
Set Of Italian Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of Italian Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs. Offered is a lovely set of 6 Italian painted and giltwood dining chairs in the Louis XVI style. These chairs are painted a beautiful cre...
Wood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A refined and graceful set of eight French painted dining chairs featuring oval cameo cane backs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved beech chairs frames are finished in a s...
Brass
Fine Set of 8 Early 1900s Era French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional set of 8 French Louis XVI style dining chairs from the early 1900s embodies timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. Each chair is finely constructed from soli...
Walnut
Vintage French Louie XVI Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this elegant set of six vintage Louis XVI style dining chairs, showcasing timeless French neoclassical design. Crafted with beautifully carved wood fra...
Upholstery, Wood
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Bevan Funnell Ltd. USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholster...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
Walnut
Hickory Chair French Regency Louis XVI Carved Side Chair or Dining Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Klismos, Empire, or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chair or side chair By Hickory Chair Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1980s Sculpted maple frame, with upholstered sea...
Upholstery, Maple
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats. Measu...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
French Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Montgolfière Balloon-Back Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of 2 Louis XVI style French chairs from the mid 20th century. Newly painted wood in pale blue and upholstered in blue-stripped fabric, beautiful model. Tapered legs. Hot-air bal...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Chairs, Dirty White Frames, Upholstered in Black Leather
Located in Highwood, IL
French Louis XVI style dining chairs in your choice of finishes and upholstery. Old Plank had been for decades trying to find a “comfortable, by American standards” Louis XVI dining side chair. Your typical vintage (c1900’s) French Louis XVI style side chairs always seemed like the seat-backs were designed too vertical, the seat bottoms too shallow and too narrow. The French Louis XVI style chair you see listed on 1stdibs, was authentically copied from an original c1800’ s French Louis XVI dining chair, that we purchased out of the Chateau de I’ Oise in France. The seat was wider and deeper, while the seat-back was more relaxed. Our Old Plank Louis XVI style chairs, are hand-made exclusively for Old Plank in France, by a master chair maker. Note that all the intricate carvings are of course done by hand, the old fashion way with a wood chisel...
Beech, Leather, Upholstery