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Louis XVI Side Chairs

LOUIS XVI STYLE

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.

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Style: Louis XVI
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century century Louis XVI Montgolfier style painted side chairs features hot air balloon seat backs and hand carved rosettes at the die joints. The balloon back is d...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of nineteenth century Louis XVI style walnut chairs features an escutcheon shaped seat back flanked by spiral fluted columns detailed with acanthus leaves. The columns have...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century petite accent side chair in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The hand-crafted frame features an elegant oval backrest and is finishe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Blue Toile – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of antique French accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each features a finely hand-carved oval backrest, finished in creamy ant...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Maple, Paint

Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style paint decorated side chair in blue velvet upholstery with rectangular back, brass tack decoration, carved medallions in gold and the whole resting upon fluted legs. ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chair in Peony Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A lovely early 20th-century side chair in the style of Louis XVI, sourced from Provence, France. Handcrafted with an oval medallion back, the frame is painted in a creamy antique whi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

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.
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chairs in Green Stripe - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of restored early 20th century French side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The shaped rectangular backrests and frames are finely hand...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Dennis & Leen Formations Arm Chair W Rose Tarlow Melrose House Fabric - 1 of 2
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen Formations Arm Chair W Rose Tarlow Melrose House Fabric - 1 of 2 available.
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1990s American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Green Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly reupholstered in a richly expressive Chinoiserie-inspired cotton. The hand-carved ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Cane Side Chairs, 1880s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
French Louis XVI Style Cane Side Chairs, 1880s. Set of 2. Gorgeous pair of hand carved side chairs with original woven caned seat and back. Made in France in the late 19th century i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of French chairs bought in the south of France with really stunning original gold gilt paint from the 19th century. Chairs are newly reupholstered with a neutral high qu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood

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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane, 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...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Lemon Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A truly delightful pair of French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. These chairs have a joyful presence—there’s something about their charm th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Maple, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Cane Side Chairs, 1880s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
French Louis XVI Style Cane Side Chairs, 1880s. Set of 2. Gorgeous pair of hand carved side chairs with original woven caned seat and back. Made in France in the late 19th century i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

2 Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Birch Side Accent Chairs Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Two French Louis XVI side accent chairs featuring ornate carvings with turned and fluted accents and needlepoint seat.  
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1910s Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chair in Blue Floral
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored late 19th centuryFrench Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence, France. The shield-shaped backrest and seat are newly upholstered in a vibrant royal ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Laurel Green
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced from Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical mo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered period French Louis XVI walnut side chairs. Fresh Upholstery, good condition. Measures: 33" Height 18.5 wide 17.5 deep 17.5 seat height.
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in New York, NY
Bespoke Dining Chair in the Louis XVI Manner. This chair is custom made by Lerebours Antiques. It can be crafted in any type of wood and in a variet...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Oak

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. Carved florets on the legs and with reeded classic Louis XVI tapering legs ending in to...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
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 Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the hig...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Maison Krieger French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Side Chair Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of very fine quality antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side chairs, attributed to luxury Parisian furniture maker Maison Krieger (1826-1910) ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style French Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome pair of 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs, with hand-woven caned square seats and tall, straight seat backs. Accents of patinated bronze provide interest, with a ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Bronze

Dennis & Leen Formations Carved Italian Armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Carved Italian armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old. In the 35-years we have been importing from France, this might be the oldest original Louis XVI Chair we...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs With Green Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI painted side chairs with green fabric upholstery. The square back pair of chairs have a neutral painted frame and straight, reeded, round legs with a carved flor...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Paint

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Pink Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of early 20th-century French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with an elegant oval ba...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Maple

Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
A Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A magnificent pair of late-19th-century accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted frame with a square back, hand-pa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cotton, Paint, Wood

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Side Chairs Covered in Blue and White Stripes
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of six Louis XVI style side chairs covered in blue and white stripe cotton fabric with nickel nailhead trim. Great Scale. Feel free to call or email with further que...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully crafted early 20th century French Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence. The chair features an elegant oval back, hand-carved floral rosettes at the corners...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs in Pink Chinoiserie Fabric- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A romantic pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and reupholstered in an expressive Chinoiserie-inspired cotton. The hand-carved frames feature...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Paint, Maple, Cotton

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Lyre Back Accent Chairs in Blue Stripe
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI style side chairs, sourced from Provence. Each chair features an elegant lyre-shaped back—an iconic neoclassical mo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Chic pair of last quarter 18th century Italian neoclassical Louis XVI style side chairs having carved, waxed fruitwood frames; the rectangular backs with twisted-rope borders connect...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and feminine pair of Louis XVI style bergere chairs. The color palette is a light blue/gray with ivory color paint th...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Arm Chair in Piet Performance Linen
Located in New York, NY
The Louis XVI chair is a classic, timeless silhouette that features a hand-carved European beechwood frame and fluted legs. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned ...
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2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Lovely Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Add a touch of elegance to any room in the home with the exquisite carving on the frams of these French Louis XVI painted chairs having rectangular backs with beautifully rounded and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Upholstery

FOUR STUNNING LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GILTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SIiDE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of four sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère side chairs ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Rattan, Giltwood

Pair of Creme Painted Distressed French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of crème painted distressed French Louis XVI style side chairs is an elegant representation of neoclassical French design, blending timeless sophistication with rustic char...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 20th century French Louis XVI-style mahogany side chairs with gilt trim and open backs with cane seats.
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20th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century French "Chauffeuse" Chairs, Georges Jacob Attributed
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important pair of Louis XVI Period "Chauffeuse" or low fireside chairs, in original grey painted finish, with lyre backs and upholstered seats, on fluted legs. Provenance: From the Estate of noted collector, Paul W. Doll, who purchased the chairs in 1952 at Park-Bernet Auction from the estate of Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer. (see photo of catalog). Attributed to Georges Jacob, circa 1780. Georges Jacob (6 July 1739-5 July 1814) was one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers. He produced carved, painted and gilded beds...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech

Set of 4 Oval Back Carved Wood Green Velvet Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) dining side chairs having green velvet upholstered oval backs, nailhead trim, and frames with distressed grey painted finish and gil...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood

Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

4 French Louis XVI Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
4 French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) bleached side chairs with white upholstery (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XVI Medallion Side Chair, Handcrafted in France – Beechwood
Located in Landivy, FR
A timeless French dining set inspired by the Louis XVI period, composed of four medallion side chairs and two matching armchairs. Each piece is entirely handcrafted in France from so...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Medallion Dining Chairs – 4 Side + 2 Armchairs
Located in Landivy, FR
A timeless French dining set inspired by the Louis XVI period, composed of four medallion side chairs and two matching armchairs. Each piece is entirely handcrafted in France from so...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Brass

Fine Quality Louis XVI Style Green Gold Embossed Leather Vanity Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Louis XVI style side chair combines refined French neoclassical design with luxurious leather upholstery. The chair features an elegant oval backrest and seat, both...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair French Louis XVI style Gilded Cane Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of French Louis XVI style gilded cane side chairs embodies neoclassical refinement and timeless elegance. Finely crafted with carved giltwood frames, these chairs showcase ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs or Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XVI style walnut armchairs or side chairs. Offered is a lovely pair of French Louis XVI style walnut armchairs or side chairs. This handsome pair of French Louis...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Set of 8 Louis XVI Beech Wood Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI (circa 1790) carved beech wood cane back side chairs with turned fluted legs and blue leather seat cushions. There is a loss to the decoration on the seatback
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech, Cane, Leather

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 blue square pattern on seat and back. Chips and loss to gilt finish on both.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood, Upholstery

19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
Located in Opa Locka, FL
One 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Arm Chair and One LXVI Side Chair. These beautifully framed chairs are sturdy and they are ready for reupholstery. Wood is really good and fab...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Louis Xvi side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI side chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include American of Martinsville, Drexel, Jumbo Collection, and Formations. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $56,000 while the average work can sell for $2,938.

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