$1,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in W 34 in D 27 in
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This distinguished pair of round back Louis XVI style bergère chairs showcases the timeless
Walnut
$2,600
H 37 in W 25 in D 20 in
Pair of Classic Louis XVI French Round Back Fauteuils/ArmChairs in YellowFabric
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of sturdy Louis XVI fauteuils with painted cream/white frames and yellow gold upholstery
Fabric
$7,040Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.41 in Dm 17.52 in
Louis XVI Whitewashed Dining Chairs Reupholstered in Black Velvet, A Set of Six
Located in Ross, CA
Six whitewashed round back and round seat Louis XVI chairs, recovered in the last century in black
Velvet, Wood
$803Sale Price|50% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons
Textile, Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Grand Bergere with a Round Bac
Located in Washington, DC
A Louis XVI grand bergere with a round bac.
Set of Six Louis XVI Round Back Leather Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of six Louis XVI round, caned back dining chairs, with white painted frames, oval back with
Leather, Cane
Sold
H 23.75 in W 18 in D 20 in
Belgium, Early 20th Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
the early 20th century. The comfort and elegance of traditional Louis XVI style shines through with
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of Louis XVI style chairs with round back. Upholstered in linen.
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
French 1920 Louis XVI Set of Ten Round Back Chairs with Dupioni Silk Upholstery
Located in Round Top, TX
These Louis XVI chairs are from France. They have been painted black and upholstered in silk with
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 18.5 in D 15 in
Louis XVI Style Round Back Set of Ten Dining Chairs, circa 1900 from France
Located in Round Top, TX
These beautiful set of ten French Louis XVI round back dining chairs, circa 1900 have been newly
Wood, Muslin
Sold
H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Round Bergere Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Whimsical pair of painted French Bergere armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Painted Louis XVI Cane Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Charming set of eight Louis XVI round back dining chairs with cane seats and backs. The set
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight White-Painted French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely set of eight vintage, upholstered French white-painted Louis XVI style dining
Upholstery, Wood
French Round Louis XVI Style Gilt Frame Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 French arm chair in classic Louis XVI style with curved, rounded back, carved and gilded
Giltwood, Upholstery
Stunning Vintage Maple & Glass Top French Style Round Dining Table and 8 Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely carved maple Louis XVI style French dining set having octagonal table base topped with 60
Fabric, Glass, Maple
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Round Bergere Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of painted French Bergere armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 19.5 in Dm 14.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Round Adjustable Swivel Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
simply a statement piece, the round seating has four carved tapered legs with a central leg hosting the
Tapestry, Walnut
Sold
H 31 in W 23 in D 21 in
French Walnut Louis XVI Style brass Inlaid Caned Tub Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The early 19th century Louis XVI style tube chair with rounded open back, brass trim and mounts
Brass
Sold
H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Petite French Ballroom Round Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom round chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood round hand carved frame
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Round Back Open Arm Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Dating to circa 1900, and carved in the Louis XVI style, this pair of charming armchairs feature
Fabric, Oak, Tapestry, Velvet
Sold
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Pair of Petite French Gilt Wood Ballroom Round Chairs, Louis XVI
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom round chairs, in Louis XVI style hand carved and gilded frames decorated
Wood
Set of 6 French Painted Louis XVI style Rounded Back Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Set of 6 French Painted Louis XVI style Rounded Back Dining Chairs. Antique chairs recently
Pair of Louis XVI Round Back Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th c. round back bergeres in the Louis XVI style in original finish
Set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 8 Louis XVI style round cane back dining chairs 2 armchairs 6 side chairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
$169,103
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
$169,103
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Murano Glass Chandelier, Mangiarotti Inspired
By Venini, Barovier, Vetri, Angelo Mangiarotti, Mazzega
Located in Houston, TX
Murano glass chandelier, Mangiarotti inspired. Interesting large Murano chandelier or Murano glass lantern inspired by Mangiarotti of Murano, Italy. This stunning Mid-Century Modern ...
Chrome
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Distressed Mirrored Wall Cabinet, Wood Brass Covered Antique 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning wooden wall cabinet. Covered with thin brass metal and mirrored. Mirror with distressed parts. Inside two brushes to clean your shoes, but you can use it also as a key holde...
Metal
Fur Bean Bag Chair Cover taupe or Stone - Merino Sheepskin
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
After a long day at work, there is no better way to relax than submerging into the oozing comfort of our fur bean bag chair cover. Handcrafted in Australia using the finest and ge...
Sheepskin
Brass Leaf Semi Flush Mount by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian semi flush mount with lacquered bronzato brass leaves and Murano glass diffuser with granular texture / originally designed for the Goodtime Hotel Miami / Made in Italy 3 lig...
Brass
$2,400
H 51.125 in W 38.25 in D 1.5 in
Circa 1850 French Gold Louis Philippe Mirror with Greek Key Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A traditional form Louis Philippe-style mirror, with a repeating Greek key motif. The French mirror, which dates to circa 1850, can be used in just ab...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,589Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Rich Rezzonico Chandelier 6 Arms Murano Clear-Gold-Green Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Rich rezzonico chandelier 6 arms, clear- gold-green Murano glass, double level of flowers by Multiforme This chandelier evokes the splendour of the past centuries. It is an evergree...
Blown Glass
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.
Metal
$2,095 / set
H 39.75 in W 22 in D 17.75 in
Fine Rustic Set Of Six Antique English Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
English Tavern set of Oak Armchairs with well carved Barley Twist supports and stretchers, inset Cane seats and backs, doweled flat panel arms and custom floral seat cushions. The ch...
Oak, Cane
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Etched Glass Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant large 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror. Beautiful intricate carvings including an elaborate crest at the top. And pretty etched glass as well. Extra special!!
Mirror, Giltwood
Two Tones Mirrored Green Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier 1980
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Florence, IT
Two Tones Mirrored Green Murano Glass Leaves Chandelier. The mirrored glass leaves in the two light-dark tones alternate one after the other. The structure is made of brass, the cha...
Brass
$122Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 3.75 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of 20th Century Footed Danish Silver Plate Caster, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each of the neoclassical pair of 20th century Danish silver plated salt shakers stand on four acanthus-leafed feet. The surfaces are embellished with undulating ribbing. The bottoms ...
Silver Plate
Yellow Gold Fringe Side Table Nightstand Made in France
By Benoît Convers
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) This side table is endowed with long, silky fleece. The only thing he asks for is to snu...
Wood, Fabric
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.
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.