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Louis XVI Slipper 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
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 Slipper Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

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Wood

Baltimore Louis XVI Revival Upholstered Slipper Chair, '1850-75'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Baltimore Louis XVI Revival upholstered mahogany slipper chair. The chair features turned and carved front legs and raked rear legs. All legs rest in cast brass cup castors. The upho...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

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Brass

Newly Reupholstered Fortuny Yellow Silk Slipper Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Elevate your space with this elegant Louis XVI-style slipper chair, newly reupholstered in luxurious yellow damask silk Fortuny fabric. The chair features a gracefully arched, button...
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20th Century Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

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Fabric

Bergere Louis XVI Armchair Seating by Testolini Freres in Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
no. 3 Louis XVI-style bergere seats by TESTOLINI FRERES Venise from the late 1800s , early 1900s , in hand-carved walnut, with spring seats. Polished with shellac and wax. ABOUT TES...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

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Nutwood

Antique French Country Louis XVI Style Walnut Boudoir Slipper Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Boudoir Slipper Lounge Chair with Floral Print Upholstery. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 34" H x 24" W x 26" D x 16" Se...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Slipper Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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Louis Xvi slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage slipper 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 slipper chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 slipper chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $5,950 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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