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Pair of Parcel Painted Antique Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of antique French Louis XVI side chairs have medallion curved backs and a parcel painted finish. At one point in their history, they were gilded or painted and wer...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 37 in. W 20 in. D 23.25 in.
Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XVI style gilt decorated side chair.
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 38.5 in. W 20 in. D 20 in.
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning pair of Louis XVI style side chairs with traces of their original color . France, circa 1850. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. One chair has been repaired, see 2 old...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 34.65 in. W 19.1 in. D 19.69 in.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Upholstered Side Chairs, 1860s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs features slightly slanted upholstered backs over muslin upholstered seats with nailhead trim. The carved rosettes on...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood, Upholstery
H 34.25 in. W 19 in. D 14 in.
French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th century) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
H 35.5 in. W 18 in. D 19.5 in.
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Parlor Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Parlor chairs in the Louis XVI style, circa 1940s.
Fine quality, attributed to Maison Jensen.
Spring cushions. Ornate frame.
They look to be very well cared for in original finis...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 37 in. W 18.50 in. D 20 in.
Set of Four 20th Century French Louis XVI, Cream Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 20th century French Louis XVI style cream-painted side chairs with
carved bow knot tops, oval cane backs, and pink and cream floral damask seats.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Damask, Wood
H 36 in. W 20 in. D 20.5 in.
Pair of 19th Century Painted Rose Carved Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs with intricate carved rose swag details has been painted in our antique French grey wash, with subtle distress, and finished with our antique patina. Rose de...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
H 37.5 in. W 21 in. D 21 in.
Louis XVI Style Side Chair, 19th Century
Located in New Spencertown, NY
A Louis XVI style 'Boudoir' chair.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 36 in. W 16 in. D 16.5 in.
Painted French Louis XVI Style SIde Chairs, Set of Eight or More Hand-Carved
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 in the style o...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36 in. W 19.25 in. D 21.5 in.
Pair of French 19th Century Original Painted Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs. Demonstrating subtly rounded upholstered backs over green linen upholstered seats with green double piped detail.
...
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Paint
H 34.65 in. W 18.12 in. D 19.3 in.
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of six Louis XVI style painted and gilded side chairs upholstered in silk fabric, Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Paint, Silk, Wood
H 37.5 in. W 19 in. D 17 in.
19th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Petite Hand Painted Side Chairs "Lyre"
Located in CH
Pair of petite French Louis XVI side chairs made of natural carved wood, hand painted in light green with Lyre backrest. There is also a hand carved and painted bench that matches pe...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 35.44 in. W 15.75 in. D 16.15 in.
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style dining / side chairs painted carved frames new fabric. Each stripped rose colored newly upholstered and refinished dining chair is finely carved with taper...
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Fabric
H 38.5 in. W 19.25 in. D 21.5 in.
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th-20th century paint decorated Louis XVI style Swedish side chairs. This fine pair of French Louis XVI style side chairs are stunning and the quality of the carvings and p...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 39 in. W 19.5 in. D 18 in.
Elegant Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Neoclassical Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Louis XVI style painted neoclassical chairs with silk upholstered jade colored seat cushions. #5111.
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
H 41 in. W 23 in. D 20 in.
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.25 in. W 20 in. D 21.25 in.
Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Hand-carved, Choice of Finishes, Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set of Louis XVI side chairs from the 1800's in the style ...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.25 in. W 20 in. D 21.25 in.
Antique Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Side Chairs, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI side chairs offer parcel gilt painted wood frames having open stylized ladder backs with pierced carved floral crest surmounting frame with beaded...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in. W 18 in. D 16 in.
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered.
Armand-Albert Rateau (1882-1938) was a French furniture maker and interior de...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Wood
H 34 in. W 16 in. D 18 in.
Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau
By Armand Albert Rateau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Chic Louis XVI style side chairs by Armand-Albert Rateau.
Stamped A A RATEAU and numbered.
Armand-Albert Rateau (1882 - 1938) was a French furniture maker and interior ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Wood
H 34 in. W 16 in. D 18 in.
Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil with Oval Back
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI style painted fauteuil with oval back and pale yellow damask fabric.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Damask
H 35.75 in. W 22 in. D 17 in.
Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI rush seat bar stool with back support
Materials and techniques notes: Wood with rush seat. Side chairs $847, armchairs $947 and bar stools $947 can be made ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
H 44 in. W 18 in. D 16.5 in.
Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A good pair of late 18th century carved and painted upholstered side chairs, the overstuffed oval backs upon a seat of the safe with close brass nailing. The tapering stop-fluted leg...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood
H 34 in. W 21 in. D 20 in.
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 36.5 in. W 18.5 in. D 19 in.
14 Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Side / Dining Chairs, Finely Carved
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Swedish Louis XVI style dining / side chairs painted carved frames new fabric. This stunning set of 24 dining chairs, 12 available here and 12 in a different fabric, have been ful...
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 38.5 in. W 19.25 in. D 17.5 in.
18th Century, Italian, Painted Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs decorated with a gilded frieze zone. The wide curving back with frieze decoration, the raked and canted front and back sabre legs b...
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Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 32.68 in. W 18.51 in. D 17.72 in.
Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Painted and Partial Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 4 Louis XVI style painted and partial gilt side chairs with silk upholstered seats and silk embroidered backs, circa 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 38 in. W 20 in. D 22 in.
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great set of 10 French Louis XVI style carved and painted side chairs. Upholstered in a pink fabric. Note: There are some stains on the fabric, but the overall condition of the chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wood, Upholstery
H 37.5 in. W 18 in. D 18 in.
Set of Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs with Medallion Bac
Located in Birmingham, AL
Set of six French Louis XVI style carved and painted side chairs having the original creamy white painted finish, circa 1920s. Upholstered medallion shaped backs and serpentine seats...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.25 in. W 19.25 in. D 15.5 in.
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
12 Swedish Louis XVI style dining / side chairs painted carved frames new fabric. This stunning set of 24 dining chairs, 12 available here and 12 in a different fabric, have been ful...
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19.25 in. D 18.25 in.
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Antiqued White Painted Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This elegant set of Louis XVI style dining chairs is constructed of solid wood and finished in a beautifully patinated creamy white with a faint aqua hue glazed through the central f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in. W 19.5 in. D 18 in.
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
12 Swedish Louis XVI style dining / side chairs painted carved frames in a salmon satin new fabric
This stunning set of 12 dining chairs have been fully refinished and each are done...
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 20 in.
Dining / Side Chairs Set of 12 Finely Carved Paint Decorated Louis XV1 Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Dining side chairs set of 12 Swedish hand carved and painted in mint green satin hexagonal fabric. This stunning set of 12 dining chairs have been fully refinished and each are done ...
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 21.5 in.
Dining / Side Chairs Set of 12 Finely Carved Paint Decorated Louis XV1 Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Dining side chairs set of 12 Swedish hand carved and painted in mint green satin hexagonal fabric. This stunning set of 12 dining chairs have been fully refinished and each are done ...
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 21.5 in.
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Cane Back Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of painted Louis XVI style cane back side chairs, early 20th century. Side panels are double caned, center back panel is single caned. Upholstered in cowtan and tout linen. Me...
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cane
H 37 in. W 30 in. D 28 in.
Louis XVI Syle French Painted Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French, probably late 40’s Louis XVI style set of six side chairs in their original paint. The fabric is awful and the chair frames need to be tightened, both of which we can...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 36.5 in. W 18 in. D 19 in.
Pair of French Vintage Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming pair of vintage Louis XVI cream-painted side chairs, circa 1970s, were found in France and are presented in their original green velvet upholstery.
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Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 34.75 in. W 19.5 in. D 20 in.
Velvet Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful custom-made Louis XVI style frames we painted in our polar white finish with slight distressing, and antique glaze. The brand new upholstery is done in a high end vintage v...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 36.5 in. W 23 in. D 23 in.
Pair of Charming Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two wonderful little French Louis XVI style distressed painted side chairs having superb arched backrest with splayed slats, lovely carved tapered legs, caned seats and loose down fi...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 34 in. W 17 in. D 14.75 in.
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of four grisaille painted Louis XVI style painted side chairs, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 35.25 in. W 19.25 in. D 22 in.
Louis XVI Pair of Hand Painted Side Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique pair of Louis XVI style hand painted ash side chairs. Reupholstered in a gray velvet blend. Seat height is 17.75 in.
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 37 in. W 19 in. D 17.5 in.
Set of 4 Louis XVI Style Painted and Partial Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 4 Louis XVI style painted and partial gilt side chairs, circa 1920s.
Category
Vintage 1920s European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
H 37 in. W 20.5 in. D 22.5 in.
Pair of French 19th Century Painted Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A newly upholstered pair of exceptional painted Louis XVI side chairs from 19th century, France. These lovely square back chairs have great, clean lines and still wear their original...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 35.5 in. W 19 in. D 18 in.
French Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Antique Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIRS
France, Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Item # 502AHL20P
Crafted during the later portion of the 19th century, proba...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.57 in. W 20.25 in. D 20.75 in.
Set of 8 Painted French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs or Side Chairs in Linen
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of eight mid-20th century carved side chairs or dining chairs are in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and Classic tapered fluted legs. The...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 37 in. W 19 in. D 19.25 in.
French Louis XVI Style Set of Four Painted Side Chairs, circa 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
C1920-1930 Set of four French Louis XVI style side chairs in old paint. We have rebuilt the frames and have prepared the chairs for your choice of fabric. The seats are upholstered w...
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 36.5 in. W 17.5 in. D 18.25 in.
Set of 4 Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Silk Side Dining Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are 4 gorgeous 1890s French signed Maison Jansen side chairs that match a pair of settees and armchairs that we have listed separately. These chairs feature mortice and tenon j...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
H 36 in. W 19 in. L 36 in.
Pair of 19th Century Painted Side Chairs in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th century carved green painted side chairs in the Louis XVI manner, each with a scrolling back with lattice work set upon a round seat with canework and raised upon...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Wood
H 36.5 in. W 17 in. D 19 in.
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIRS
France, Third Quarter of the 19th Century
Item # 502ZYL20P
Crafted during the later portion of the 19th century, proba...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 36.57 in. W 20.25 in. D 20.75 in.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Blue Distress Painted Parlor or Salon Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of distress painted French Louis XVI style side chairs. Chairs are constructed of solid wood with reeded and tapered legs, carved bow tie crest and other classic French carvings...
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 36 in. W 18 in. D 16 in.
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs in Green Paint
Located in Shippensburg, PA
There is an innate elegance in the petite proportions of this gorgeous pair of side chairs. They feature a most refined design of very close adherence to the substantial and flawless...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech, Tapestry
H 35.38 in. W 18.5 in. D 17 in.
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs. Upholstered in Silk
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 37 in. W 19 in. D 15.5 in.
Pair French 19th century Louis XVI Style Upholstered Side Chairs Original Paint
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs, featuring the original paint.
Demonstrating slightly slanted upholstered backs over linen upholstered seats with green dou...
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Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Paint
H 33.08 in. W 18.12 in. D 17.72 in.
French Louis XVI Cream Distress Painted Tall Back Dining Side Accent Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI cream distress painted tall back dining side accent chair. Item features solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, tapered legs, great styl...
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20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 43 in. W 20 in. D 21 in.
Set of Four Painted Louis XVI Style Chairs, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A set of four Louis XVI style chairs painted off-white with gilded accents on beechwood. The chairs feature fluted legs and medallion backs. Exquisite carvings include fretted rails,...
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
H 39.00 in. W 20.00 in. D 18.50 in.
French Louis XVI Style Original Paint Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Imported from France, is our set of six Louis XVI dining chairs, in their original crackled off-white paint. The upholstery is done in a rich burgundy 100% wool mohair and I would da...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
H 36.75 in. W 18.75 in. D 19 in.
French Napoleon III Teal Painted Antique Side Chair, circa 1870, Louis XVI Taste
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This crisply carved and handsomely detailed side chair is embellished with brass mounts: Stop-fluting in the tapered legs, brass molding inset in the chair frame, applied rosettes in...
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Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36.57 in. W 20.25 in. D 20.75 in.
Louis XVI Style Side Chair, French 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XVI style side chair in old cream painted finish with blue trim, upholstered in old light blue velvet, circa 1890, with tapered and fluted legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 33 in. W 19 in. D 20 in.
Set of Four Louis XVI Period Side Chairs, 1780s
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice set of four Louis XVI period square back side chairs, circa 1780, the frames retaining a wash of light grey/white paint with fluted legs and foliate carved corners, recently r...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 35.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 18 in.
Painted Xvi Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the painted xvi side chair you’re looking for. Each painted xvi side chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a painted xvi side chair, we have 32 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect painted xvi side chair —, we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A painted xvi side chair made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made painted xvi side chair over the years, but those crafted by Armand Albert Rateau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Painted Xvi Side Chair?
The average selling price for a painted xvi side chair at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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