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.
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Set of Four Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four late nineteenth 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, Beech
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 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
Set of 10 Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Leather Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful set of ten dining chairs. They were manufactured by Ralph Lauren for Henredon and were part of a special series. They are all in great condition, and have a tan/cognac ...
Leather
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Green Leather - Set of 8
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs in Olive Green - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 20th century French dining chairs sourced in Paris, executed in the Louis XVI style and crafted from solid walnut. The chairs retain their original frames, featuring tapered fl...
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with uph...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine set of eight French mahogany dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The set features rich, radiant mahogany frames with hand-caned oval balloon backs and seats. The ...
Bronze
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Olive Green Velvet - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight early 20th-century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The frames retain their original creamy white painted finish with subt...
Gold Leaf
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
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
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats. ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
A set of Eight French Louis XVI style painted dining chairs, C. 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each side chair features an oval back with a painted white frame, upholstered in royal blue fabric. Classic Louis XVI lines with tapered legs and refined proportions make this set a ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four 20th century French carved beech dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a painted finish with an intentionally distressed pat...
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 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
$4,230 / set
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Wood
Hepplewhite Carved Mahogany Side Chairs or Dining Chairs by Bevan Funnell, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Bevan Funnell Ltd. USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered se...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
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
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
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
Louis XVI Set of Six Dining Chairs And Two Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs and two armchairs from France in the Louis XVI style. This set has six chairs and two armchairs for a total of six pieces. The frames are hand-carved in soli...
Wood
$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
19c French Antique Set of 6 Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 19th-century French antique set of six Louis XVI dining chairs exemplifying the neoclassical grace of the Louis XVI style -- featuring straight, fluted legs, refined carved details...
Upholstery, 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 craftsmanship. Each chair features a gilt wood frame with a tablet back, adorned with hand-pa...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 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
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
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs Attributed to Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats. Meas...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs W/ Blue Velvet Damask– A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI-style side chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The chairs feature shaped rectangular backs with gently curved crest rails, carv...
Gold Leaf
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
$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
Vintage John Stuart Provincial Cane Back and Leather Dining Chairs
By John Stuart, John Stuart Inc.
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Set of 6 Cane back dining chairs with leather seats. Louis XVI styling. Great design with complimenting warm wood and black leather seat.
Leather, Cane, 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
$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
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany Cane Balloon Back Dining Chairs - 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Mahogany and Cane Ballon Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 24 deep x 37.75 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inche...
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
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
Six Antique French Louis XVI Painted Cane Back Dining Chairs in Blue Stripe
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six early 20th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence. Each chair is hand-crafted in solid hardwood with its original painted finish in a...
Jacquard, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
12 Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Dining Chairs By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting a rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen French Louis XVI painted cane dining chairs, crafted with the elegance and refinement for which this legendary Parisian design house ...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six early 20th century French dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France. The set comprises four side chairs and two armchairs, each executed in the refined Louis...
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Gorgeous Pair of Painted and Newly Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous set of 4 newly upholstered Louis XVI dining side chairs with original paint in a neutral gray with ivory touches. Stunning carving, beginning with the wreath at the top cr...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 Maison Jansen style Louis XVI dining chairs embodies timeless French elegance with a refined modern edge. Each chair features a gracefully curved oval back and a genero...
Walnut
set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood dining chairs. This most elegant set is raised by four circular tapered fluted legs ending with a toupie shap...
Wood, Paint
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful carved cherry wood, with upholstered seats and backs. Meas...
Upholstery, Cherry
Baker Furniture English Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six English Regency or Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs USA, Circa Late 20th Century Beautiful carved cherry wood, with upholstered seats and backs. Mea...
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of six Louis XVI style painted dining room chairs on tapered legs.
Leather, Fruitwood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight (2 arms and 6 sides) of Louis XVI style mahogany dining chairs by Leighton Hall. They have classic round backs and round fluted and tapered legs. They have a ...
Mahogany
Pair of Mirrored Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These unique mirrored chairs are from Clift Hotel, San Francisco Circa 2001. Clift Hotel was an Ian Schrager property and interiors were designed by Philip...
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Teal Mohair - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
This elegant set of eight antique French dining chairs is executed in the Louis XVI style and dates to the early 20th century. Sourced in Paris, the chairs retain their original teal...
Metal
$803Sale 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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in French Blue - Set of 4
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of four early 20th century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced in Paris. These chairs present classic Louis XVI revival proportions, defined by straight, tap...
Faux Leather, Hardwood, Paint
$4,300 / set
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs. Handsome set of blonde wood carved chairs in the Louis XVI style from the 1920’s with wood peg and corner bloc...
Wood
Louis XVI Style Beechwood Dining Chairs Set of Eight
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs. Chairs feature timeless balloon backs, rich, supple brown leather seats, and fluted legs with brass caps. Leather seats are remov...
Walnut
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
$5,952 / set
Set of Six Antique French Dining Room Chairs
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of six antique French dining chairs in Louis XVI style. The chairs feature a beautiful, worn off-white/cream patina and have been recently reupholstered with a soft, green-tinted...
Wood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair are the ideal choice for lending a light and airy elegance to your dining experience! Hand-crafted from select ha...
Mohair, Hardwood, Paint