Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
A set of six 19th century French mutton leg dining chairs. These were salvaged by the former owners and artfully refinished in an antique mauve finish. The rattan backs were beyond r...
Wood, Fabric, Paint
$7,500 / set
Suite of 4 Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare suite of 4 armchairs Louis XV style, the carving, the hand painting of this 4 armchairs are stunning sold as is.
Wood
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Bergeres
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century
Wood
Unavailable
H 40 in W 53 in D 53 in
Set of 19th Century Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs with Matching Footstools
Located in Lakewood, NJ
French Louis the 16th style guiltwood salon suite, mid 19th century. Each piece with rectangular back of beaded and guilloche frame with centered foliate crest, two down swept arms w...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 40 in W 53 in D 24 in
Louis XIV Guiltwood Settee, Mid 19th Century 'Matching Chairs & Foot. Avail.'
Located in Lakewood, NJ
French Louis the 16th style guiltwood salon suite, mid 19th century. Each piece with rectangular back of beaded and guilloche frame with centered foliate crest, two down swept arms w...
Brocade, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 48.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Palatial French Giltwood Throne Chairs 19h century- Vanderbilt Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opulent pair of Louis XIV style Grand Scale high back giltwood bergères Throne Chairs, with intricate hand carved details on the arms, legs and stretchers. on this sophisticated pair...
Chenille, Damask, Upholstery, Silk, Giltwood
Sold
H 36.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
French Louis XIV Style Carved Wood Bow & Medallion Painted Dining Chairs - S/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight French Louis XIV style dining chairs with carved ribbon and medallion backs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIV whitewashed chairs was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ancient Gree...
Fabric, Walnut
A Pair of French Louis XIV style upholstered side chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These striking painted and giltwood chairs have straight crests, rectangular backs, and seats supported by by four slender, square tapering legs with blocked corners and gilt foliate...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Six Painted Antique Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This group of six French painted side chairs is in the Louis XV style. They have been recently upholstered in a white cotton muslin, ready for the material of your choice. The pain...
French Painted Bergere Boudoir Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A blue painted and parcel gilded French bergere boudoir chair with original deep pile chair pad, in very good overall condition. 28" high 25" wide 18" overall depth 14" seat height ...
Beech
Painted Italian Louis XIV Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century style Painted Italian Louis XIV Armchair
Please see additional Armchairs and other items at www.jacquelineadamsantiques.com .
Set of Four 19th Century French Chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four French chairs Louis XV style with flat back called “la Reine” is caned and scalloped frieze carved and raised on cabriole legs. Removable seat cover upholstered in hand d...
Oak
Sold
H 41.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
10 Reproduction French Louis XVI Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Fabric Cushions
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Here are 10 reproduction dining chairs which were made in 1970s. The are fine examples of the style of Louis XVI chairs which were common in 19th Century France. They are hand-carved...
Pine
Pretty Painted Carved Wood French Bergere
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pretty French armchair having painted carved wood frame in a grayish natural finish, upholstered in an aged lavender blue toile. Lots of gently used character as is, but coul...
Louis XIV Style Painted Chair with Caned Back
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style painted chair with a caned back.
Velvet, Cane
Fine Set of 12 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs in Fortuny Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A superb set of 12 Louis XVI style dining chairs with high shaped backs having a carved and ebonized frames and legs. Fluted tapering legs with gilt tops and feet and fine scrolled H...
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of French painted fauteuils in Louis XV style with elegant carved floral details on shaped back rail, knees and aprons. Upholstered in neutral color linens with down/feather f...
Linen, Oak
Sold
H 41.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Set of 10 Painted Maison Jansen Style Dining Side Chairs in the Directoire Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 10 Jansen style distressed painted dining room chairs.
Beech
Matched Pair Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs ,, Amazing design,, Great color and patina.. weathered arm-rests.. Extremely comfortable, Hand Delivery avail to New York Cit...
Iron
Pair Louis XIV Style Painted Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of 20th. Century Louis XVI style bergeres in worn white paint. Newly upholstered in grey linen.
Paint, Linen
Louis XIV Style Pair of French Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Striking set of vintage Louis XIV armchairs covered in wool needlepoint. Chairs are in a muted french blue with gold details. Plaid upholstery in back.
Pair of Louis XIV Bergeres
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Pair of Louis XVI revival bergeres in original paint, circa 1900. Measures: Seat height 42 cm.
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs in Golden Painted
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs with wooden structure painted in gold. Lined with golden fabric. Origin Denmark, 1970.
Paint
Pair of 1940s Painted Bergeres
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A great pair of 1940s Louis XIV style painted bergeres in original old velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Armchairs Bergere
Located in Sarasota, FL
This pair of French style armchairs have carved legs, front and side panels finished in black lacquer. They have been newly upholstered having a separate cushion filled with down and...
Fruitwood
Pair of 18th Century French Slipper Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A lovely pair of late 18th century. French carved and painted low-slung slipper chairs, recently upholstered in pale blue fabric with down filled loose cushions. The paint appears to...
Wood
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of eight French vintage dining room chairs, circa 1920. Freshly repainted and brand new linen upholstery.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$845,000
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
Bronze
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...
Linen
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
Porcelain
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...
Upholstery
French Louis XV Style '19th-20th Century' Gilt Chaise Longue
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style '19th-20th Century' gilt chaise longue with white damask upholstery and cushion.
Damask, Giltwood
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces 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.