Louis XVI Armchairs
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
Number in Set: Single Piece
Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Madison, MS
This beautiful pair of cabriolet armchairs is in pristine condition with no flaws. They are also very sturdy. There is no wear on the fabric or the wood. The colors of the fabric and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
A finely carved fauteuil, the paper twist carved, arched top rail and down swept padded arms with scroll terminals enclosing an upholstered back and cushion seat with close nailed de...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Pegaso Armchair in Fabric
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft lines and timeless design for the Pegaso line. The seats are characterized by a lateral opening which gives the furniture a special lightness. The fringes add a decorative note that enhances the sophisticated atmosphere that is typical of Jumbo Collection environments.
Pegaso armchair with structure in beechwood. Padding in foam. Upholstery in fabric MIL.21.10, MIL.21.23 with decorative fringe.
N° 1 pillow 50 x 30...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
21st Century Pegaso Armchair in Fabric with Decorative Fringe
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft lines and timeless design for the Pegaso line. The seats are characterized by a lateral opening which gives the furniture a special lightness. The fringes add a decorative note ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Armchair Medaillon and His Chair in Lacquered Wood Louis XVI Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
"Cabriolet" chair and armchair set with medallion backrest in carved and lacquered wood. They rest on four fluted and filled feet. The crosspiece is curved. The armrests are threaded...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
21st Century Satin Armchair in Hand-carved Wood and Fabric in style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Handmade Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Black Leather Side Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank Collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchair carved in the neoclassical taste featuring a shield backrest. Highly carv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique armchair Louis XVI period. The shape of the chair is very linear with straight legs in perfect Louis XVI taste. Wide and com...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century, Pair of French Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French lacquered and giltwood armchairs
Measurements: cm H 98 x W 62 x D 65, seat H 44 cm
This delightful pair of armchairs, in lacquered and gilded wood, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cane Armchair, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French Louis XVI cane armchair Bergere from 1870s.
Has been painted in grey.
Nice quality.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Walnut Ladderback Armchair with Rush Seat, France, circa 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI style walnut arm chair with ladder back, rush seat, fluted legs, and carved apron.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Armchairs in Manner of Henri Jacob (d. 1824)
By Peter Marino
Located in New York, US
Our fautteuil d'officier (officer's armchairs) were supplied by Peter Marino for a prestigious Palm Beach client.
Inspired by the Louis XVI period designs of Henri Jacob (d. 1824), ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Directoire Mahogany Child’s Armchair, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive armchair with wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Solid Oak Marquise Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI st. solid oak Marquise armchair. The armchair is raised by elegant circular tapered...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted needlepoint armchair is a study in classical elegance! The hand-carved framework features a contoured, oval seatback and generously sized seat, ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Hardwood
Two Elegant French Armchairs in the antique Louis Seize Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and polished. Straight, backrest frame. Frame with carved frame on conical, carved legs. Carved armrests rise slightly to the rear. The seat and backrest are ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
19th C Gilt Salon Chair
Located in New York, NY
We believe this is a Late 19th, or Early 20th C gilt wood salon chair in as found condition. This elegantly carved wood arm chair is structurally sound...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI painted armchair with needlepoint tapestry is as elegant as they come, yet surprisingly comfortable as well! Oval seatback is contoured to conform to one's b...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Six Vintage French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage set of 6 French Louis XVI style dining chairs includes two armchairs and four side chairs and offer white washed wood frames having striped u...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Stripe Upholstery
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Early 20th century Louis XVI style carved giltwood armchair with round tapered legs. This oval back Fauteuil features beautifully carved acanthus leaf appointments and is newly reuph...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchair, circa 1760. The low seating armchair is raised by elegant circular tapered...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Armchair Bergère Louis XVI Neoclassical French White Pink France
Located in New York, NY
Chair bergère Louis XVI neoclassical French white pink France. An armchair bergère made during the Louis XVI period in France. Painted in a white finish. Channeled legs and armrests....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Birch
French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Wood Armchair by George Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
French 18th century Louis XVI painted wood armchair by George Jacob (1739-1814)
A Louis XVI period armchair or fauteuil "en cabriolet' made ca. 1775-1779 showing the stamp of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). The carved paintwood fauteuil with round and slightly curved padded back and seat within a moulded French Grey paintwood frame showing a beautiful original patina, on fluted tapering legs. The armrests with scroll ends and partial upholstery. The armchair or fauteuil upholstered in the French tradition with an elegant linen fabric copying a Louis XVI silk jacquard with a traditional colorful ribbon&flower ornament on a vivid blue ground.
Georges Jacob was one of the most prominent Parisian chair...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
Pair of Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a rare pair of period Louis XVI fauteuil arm chairs in solid walnut. Recently upholstered in crushed emerald green fabric. Recently waxed ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
These authentic Louis XVI period armchairs, original and authentic, seduced me by their modernity. Very rare with their original cream lacquer, flat and square back "à la Reine", with their strict armrests and highly visible assembly, straight legs turned into quivers in the shape of a column tapered down and fluted. The foot ends in a dice that rests on the ground, while the top is cubic is decorated with a circular molding pattern quite rare contrary to the rosette pattern often used for copies - The queen chairs have perfect proportions in their elegant silhouette.
In general, I am only interested in design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden mirror...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
20th Century Lacquered Wood and Vienna Straw Louis XVI Style Italian Sofa, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Sofa in Louis XVI style from the mid 20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood with Vienna straw seat in excellent condition. Three-seater sofa equipped with armr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Luis XVI Armchair, Wood Frame Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
LSXVI style inspired armchair. The first one was designed and made probably at the end of 1800, but it is still in current classical Belloni production.
Wood frame finely hand carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Superb Quality 19th Century French Carved Walnut and Tapestry Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare gem found in a large expertly carved walnut Louis XVI armchair with original magnificent figural tapestry upholstery finished with nailheads. The back of the chair is left in worn condition and needs upholstery...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
20th Century French Seating Group in the Louis Seize Style Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and framed. Shield-shaped, curving backrest frame with perforated middle bridge and Rococo crown. Passive curved frame with carved frame on conical, ca...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Beautiful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Chair / Armchair With Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chair with perfect upholstery.
If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted antique chair to g...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, vintage Herman Miller rare out of print fabric adorns this gorgeous French Louis XVI fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will i...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Painted 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a Classic French Louis XVI arm chair in remarkable condition. The chair was made from solid walnut. It is very solid with no signs o...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Classically Elegant French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchair with Double Caning
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful ivory painted Louis XVI style armchair having double caning, in great condition! Reeded legs and intricate scrolling on apron and top of backrests are complemented with car...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Grey Painted Armchairs in Pink and White Ikat Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of diminutive size Louis XVI style original grey paint, and carved armchairs, newly reupholstered in a modern pink and white Ikat fabric. Oval backs, reeded legs with rosette ...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Period Armchair, circa 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XVI Period Fauteuil in stained beechwood, with silk upholstery, circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Painted Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique painted Louis XVI style armchair with tapered fluted legs, bow front seat, oval upholstered padded back, striped fabric.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style French Carved Walnut Armchair with Reed Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style French carved walnut armchair with reed seats.
France, 1920.
Solid walnut with original finish.
Beautiful carved top rail
Canework back panel with turned side sup...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Revival Style Chair by Simon Loscertales Bona, Spain
Located in Delft, NL
Louis XVI revival style chair by Simon Loscertales Bona
Zaragoza, Spain
Carved walnut wooden chair with details with gilt decoration and b...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
21st Century Tulipe Armchair in Jacquard Fabric and Base in Hand-carved Wood
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The elegance of the capitonné manufacturing in refined Jacquard fabric is the distinctive element of the Tulipe armchair, whose shape with low back and wide armrests, suspended on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Louis XVI-Style Sam Chair or Fauteuil, Parcel Paint with Gilt Highlights
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved French Louis XVI-style armchair painted in original French green hue, 19th century
With gilt highlights, having a reeded carved leg. New upholstery in cream linen.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Carved Rams Head Armchair Vintage Piece Red Floral Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage rams head armchair with red floral upholstery
This chair is in fine order, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, the timber clean...
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20th Century English Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Louis XVI style chairs, Napoleon III period, partially gilded.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Regal Louis XVI Style Girard Emilia Hand Carved Italian Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very fancy ornately carved fruitwood armchair upholstered in rasberry fabric with fleur di lis pattern.
Arm height 25
seat depth 19.
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1980s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Fauteuil with Fluted Accents and Upholstery
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI style carved wood fauteuil from the 19th century, with traces of original paint, foliage motifs, fluted legs and new upholstery. This exquisite French armchair fea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Armchair in antique Louis Seize Style Walnut veneer hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair in Louis Seize style walnut
nice plain shape with green fabric.
Solid walnut.
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20th Century German Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Hand Carved Louis XVI Bergère Amrchair
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved Louis XVI bergère armchair from France, upholstered in vintage fabric. This 18th century French armchair is hand carved in fruitwood (prob...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
1860 French Carved Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Located in Pasadena, CA
An ornately carved 1860 Louis XVI walnut arm chair from France. The chair has its original upholstery, which is in a pattern of large and small interlocking diamond shapes. The carvi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Armchairs from the 1930s in the style of Louis XVI. Wooden frames adorned with rich carving. Seats on springs, upholstered like the backs an...
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1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Carved and Painted French Chair in Antique Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Lovely painted French chair in our signature oyster white finish, with subtle distressing, and finished with and antique glazed patina. The frame...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood armchairs represents the epitome of the craftsmanship from the Belle Époque period in France...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
Louis XVI Style Armchair Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style armchair: Picture shows one of a pair which were made as a one off by master craftsmen. Elegantly carved and hand finished in a two tone patina, gilded or ecru, sligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Four French Louis XVI style (19th century) gilt oval back Aubusson upholstered armchairs. (4-priced each)
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XVI style armchairs, 19th century.
Hand-painted wood and silk.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery. Born during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite sing...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Tapestry, Wood
Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a fine piece of workmanship, completed by possibly the most important craftsman of the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is sig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique 19th century armchair, originally from a mansion in Newport RI. Exquisite wood carved and gilt frame. In very good condition, covered with a prestigious Scalamandre fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood armchairs represents the epitome of the craftsmanship from the belle époque period in France, when artisans from all-over the world flo...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Louis Xvi armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI armchairs 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 armchairs 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 armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Jumbo Collection, La Maison London, Minton-Spidell, and Philippe Starck. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $50,136 while the average work can sell for $6,473.
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