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
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s.
Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age.
Re-upholstered from ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Two French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs with Richly Carved Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Louis XVI style painted wood armchairs from the 19th century with carved décor including twisted rope motifs, acanthus leaves, rosettes and petite beads. Enhance your livi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Louis XVI fauteuils with painted white frames and yellow upholstery. Some wear, but very nice conditions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,100 / set
Pair of Jean-Baptiste 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs
Excellent condition & Purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elaborately carved fauteuils in gray paint with gilt details. The crest rails with floral basket crests and foliate ribbon twist back and seat rail frames. The carved arms with acant...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
$2,295 / set
French Louis XVI Moire Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI (18th Cent) white painted open arm chairs with oval back having a carved bow knot crest and a white moire upholstered ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$28,000 / set
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open armchair; the circular padded back with floral carved crest rail above padded arms over...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$2,736 Sale Price
64% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style painted fauteuils.
The chairs have Greek inspired geometrical fluted legs which continue in the upper back part of the frames...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
An impressive Louis XVI style highly decorated gilt arm chair of exceptional quality and scale. The chair is upholstered in embossed green leather.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Fauteuils / Armchairs, Circa 1865-1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI gold leaf fauteuils / armchairs, Circa 1865-1875.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th
Offered for sale is a pair of French Louis XVI style painted fauteuil armchairs. The chairs are eith...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,400 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Bergère Armchairs, France, Circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of 18th century bergères boast well-preserved painted wood frames, plush seats, backs and arms, and a new, patterned linen upholstery.
Provenance:
Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris.
Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Early 19th Century, Good Condition with Cut Velvet Upholstery.
Unique set purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,300 / set
Antique Italian Venetian Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Venetian Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features shapely scrolling arms, medallion backs, reeded and tapered legs, bow and drape carved ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
late 19th Pair of Louis XVI style Armchairs with needlepoint upholstery
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century pair of Armchairs Painted in two tones of French green and cream with an original patina.
with tapered and fluted legs
They are both upholstered with a Floral Needlepoint fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Club Lounge Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Walnut Bergere Club Lounge armchair. Item features a wonderful antique joinery and construction, desirable patina, solid wood...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Chair in Light Grey Patina Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis 16 style chaise longue in light grey patinated wood. The cane seat is painted with diamond patterns.
France period Napoleon III.
End of...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XVI (18th century) carved beechwood bergeres / armchairs with carved beaded pattern edge on arched back and seat frame with acanthus and scroll carved arms and gold damask upholstery...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
$16,000 / set
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved armchairs
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style, carved-wood fauteuil armchairs from the early 19th century. This antique pair of armchairs from France, are hand-carved in the in the influences of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style white-painted lounge ottoman armchair with recent striped upholstery. The square back armchair with a padded backrest, sides and armrests f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Paint, Walnut
$9,450 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils represent the epitome of the genre, with elegant contoured oval seat backs and generous seats surrounded by hand-carved giltwood for sublime opulence! The molded trim is primarily of the spiral ribbon design, accented by acanthus leaves at the tips and bases of the armrests, with rosettes on the plinth blocks...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Silk Armchair by JB Boulard
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare authentic armchair made by Jean-Baptiste Boulard in the late 18th century. It is a very lovely piece hand carved and hand painted with great details upholstered in yellow to gol...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Attr: Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814), Carved Gilt wood & Polychrome Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attr: Georges Jacob (French, 1739-1814), Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Armchair.
This armchair is of incredible detailing and features, from the fluted column body, acanthus leaf ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$4,716 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique White Bergere Armchairs Late 19th century French Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of French Louis XVI style bergères in original paint from the 19th century. Rosettes on the corner posts with tapered and fluted legs. re upholstered in a Warm linen.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs or Fauteuils, Hand Carved
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of French Louis XVI-era armchairs, made of walnut wood, with hand-carved details. The chairs rest on circular fluted legs with carved rosettes at the top. The armrests are als...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add timeless classical elegance to any setting! The design features an open, airy look thanks to suspended armre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of 19th century French painted upholstered armchairs/side chairs
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of late C19th French open armchairs in the Louis XVI taste.
With carved detail but unfussy and understated they are in their original paint and have been upholstered in a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Pine
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features original figural needlepoint upholstery, floral and ribbon carved walnut frame, re...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Period Louis XVI Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilded,Painted and Carved Louis XVI Armchair
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Walnut & Toile Louis XVI Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rarely do you find original upholstery in as good shape as on these stunning early French toile armchairs or fauteuils. Crafted in the 19th century, th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Oval Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A oval armchair with ribbed legs, elliptical seat and backrest, recurve armrests, seat and backrest in woven natural straw in excellent condition.
Marks of use on the arms. Intact n...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood, Walnut
$1,900 Sale Price
20% Off
19th C. French Pair Carved-Wood Fauteuil Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of timeless and elegant Louis XVI style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of chairs from France each features a shapely, upholstered back, with elegantly arched crest rail, all framed within molded wood trim. Carved wood arms, with manchette pads for comfort, terminate into scrolled knuckles. Front arm supports are embellished with acanthus-leaf carvings. And the skirting mimics the simplistic trim of the back edges, with flower-head carved accents just above the profiled knees. The chairs are raised on four rounded and flute carved legs, which taper gently and sit on toupie feet. This pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style fauteuils...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Louis XVI fauteuils. Elegant yet comfortable. In it's original woven velvet and silk tapestry upholstery. The pair of giltwood chairs do...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,620 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Fine Pair Of Louis XVI Style Antique Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Pair of custom upholstered Antique French Armchairs with gilt and intricately carved frames, frame with overall Laurel Leaf, Scroll and Foliate carving, fluted and tapered roun...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,600 / set
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchair & Foot stool, Circa Late 1800's
Located in London, Park Royal
Circa late 1800's, a Louis XVI Style, Medalion back armchair & matching foot stool from France. This two piece set has a fine quality of carving that makes up its LXVI details, which...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period armchairs features its original paint worn to a beautiful patina that only comes with age. This classic pair features med...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Armchairs In Carved Wood, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Carved and Painted Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs are a stunning representation of antique furniture, with intricate carvings and a beautifully painted finish. The craftsmanship of these...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Fauteuil by Claude Sene
Located in Essex, MA
Finely carved arched back and seat carved with ribbon and leaf tip raised on circular tapered stop fluted legs. One chair stamped on base C Sene.
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Other
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian neoclassical pair of armchairs or fauteuils from a salon set (matching sofa available). Upholstered in a stunning neutral raw-silk ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of giltwood French Louis XVI- Style arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Fine giltwood hand carving makes these chairs exceptionally fine.
The gilding is original with a soft patina. The legs are reeded and
A circular pendant design is set on the corners....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
$5,100 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs, France 1860-80
Located in Leimen, DE
This very decorative pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs come from France and date back to 1860-70. They have an oak frame with carved decor. The armchairs are very comfortable...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuils by George Jacob
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils, attributed to the celebrated craftsman George Jacob during the reign of Napoleon I, showcases the precision of classical French craf...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These beautiful late 19th-century fauteuils (armchairs) are designed in the style of furniture crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92).
The chairs’ frames are crafted...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,391 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Four Louis XVI Armchairs, 19th Century, France
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of four original Louis XVI armchairs dates back to around 1830 and comes from France. The elegant armchairs have an oval shaped backrest, The four fluted legs are connected ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Armchair is a beautiful classic piece of furniture. With intricate carvings and a painted finish, this armchair showcases the ele...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf armchairs, circa 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (18/19th Cent) beech wood large open arm chair with a carved bow knot top oval shaped back and seat upholstered in a pink floral damask.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
French Louis XVI style basket/gondola/marquise Armchair - France - 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI style marquise, gondola, or basket-shaped desk or bedroom armchair.
This 19th-century armchair is very comfortable.
It is upholstered in a thick, soft, suede-like...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic (18th Century) armchairs with oversized frames carved and painted in a distressed off-white, with oval backrests and seats upholstered in French Beauvais ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Tapestry
Suite of Six French Louis XVI Fauteuils with a Painted Finish, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six period French Louis XVI armchairs with a painted finish.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Winged Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your formal living room or den with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Created in France, circa 1880, the large, classic bergeres stand on carved tapered and fluted legs over a bombe apron. Each wide and rounded back features very fine details including a carved eagle figure at the pediment flanked by two columns topped with carved sphere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Set Of Four Armchairs With Medallion Backs In Carved Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Set of four 19th century armchairs in gilded wood and carved with floral and leafy motifs, medallion back, fluted tapered legs. Gilding patinated by time. Solid and stable structure ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite pair of late nineteenth early 20th century French Louis XVI style armchairs or fauteuils, constructed of solid walnut, with beautifully hand carved details including lovely...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XVI Armchair in Polychrome Wood, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVI armchair in polychrome wood from the end of the 18th century
Very beautiful armchair covered with brown leather which has a superb patina
In perfect condition and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Wood Armchair
Located in IT
19th century, French Louis XVI style wood armchair
This refined armchair was made in France, in Louis XVI style, in the early 19 century. Its wooden structure is carved with elem...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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.