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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
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted armchairs is a superlative decorative accent that just happens to provide seating! Hand-carved from solid walnut, each features a distinctive neoclassical theme in its carved embellishment that is enhanced by the patina of the original painted finish. The contoured oval seatback is framed with spiral ribbon trim topped with roses...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style walnut armchairs with original needlepoint upholstery. Chairs feature padded arms, channel backs, bow carvings, fluted legs. Each chair ha...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchair represents a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, contoure...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint

pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of Roman 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood armchairs. This wonderful pair of chairs is raised by four Giltwood toupie shaped feet with a foli...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Pair Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant 19th century French mahogany hand carved pair of fauteuils with newer lovely, subtle off-white upholstery and original gingham plaid on the backs! Beautiful hand carved acant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Louise XVI period white and blue floral fabric French. A pair of armchairs made during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back spl...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 18th century Louis XVI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a cartouche to the top, with downnswept arms and fluted legs. It still has visible remnants o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany armchairs ~ Fauteuils display amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Mahogany

19th Century French Pair Of Corbeille Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare find of exquisitely hand-carved 19th Century Corbeille Bergere, Louis XVI Style, French Armchairs, Circa 1800s. The Chairs have beautiful proportions with the attention to de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Period Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning pair of French Louis XVI style painted armchairs or fauteuils with "caps de gendarmes" detailing, tapered fluted legs, and having lovely French black and white re-editione...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of armchairs à la Reine, Louis XVI period - 18th century
By Jean-Baptiste Lelarge
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of 18th century armchairs, Louis XVI period circa 1780. Our armchairs are so-called fauteuils à la Reine, a large format that is designed to be placed against the wall on...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Beech

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Bergères, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Bergères, Circa 1880. These are beautiful armchairs, with stunning fabric in good condition.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Louis XVI Marquis Armchair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XVI Marquis Armchair. beautiful shape. Marquis chairs are slightly wider and this chair is unique. Great for any room.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair of 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning pair of 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI armchairs featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XV...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Swivel “Bergère”
Located in Austin, TX
French fauteuil, “bergère” in the Louis XVI Style, hand carved beech wood with its original patinated ivory color finish, fluted details and freezes. X stretcher at the bottom. The s...
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1880s Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style armchair from the 1800’s or earlier. This sturdy solid oak armchair is all hand carved with a urn at the top of the chair back with swags and a center floral...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Brass

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine set of ten Louis XVI style Beachwood armchairs In the Manor of George Jacob 19th century (Four more chairs can be offered with different uph...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Fauteuil
Located in Chicago, IL
This handsome pair of 18th-century French Louis XVI fauteuil chairs brings a dash of historical charm with a fresh, playful twist. Their elegant oval backs and straight upholstered a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wool, Wood

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

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Wood

Set Of Four French 19th c. Napoleon III Period Patinated & Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational set of four French 19th century Louis XVI style Napoleon III Period patinated and Giltwood armchairs. The set are raised by elegant circular fluted tapered legs ending ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergères Chairs with Oval Shaped Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères chairs from the late 19th century, with oval shaped backs, scrolling arms, fluted legs and carved rosettes. Created in France d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of medallion-backed Louis XVI-style 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs, in white lacquered wood, and upholstered in creamy velvet. These chairs are wonderfully aged, with an authe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Fantastic Pair of French Gilded Fauteuil à la Reine Leather Armchairs 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of Fauteuil à la Reine or extremely formal armchairs. The chairs feature incredible genuine gold leaf gilding and beautiful black leather upholstery. The c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of two or four period painted 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils armchairs. Sold as a pair or as a set of four. Has early upholstery. 34.25” h. x 21.5” w. x 19...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery

Important Pair of Italian Painted Fauteuils Florence, 18th Century
Located in Buchanan, MI
An important pair of Italian painted fauteuils Florence, 18th century Each having a Tassinari and Chatel silk-upholstered shield form padded back,...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant complete set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with topie shaped feet and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Leather, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century salon suite comprising a canapé / sofa and four fauteuils / open armchairs, each with a rope-twist carved frame, oval padded bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Medaillon Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming pair of Louis XVI era 'Fauteuils en Cabriole', upholstered in stripes of luxurious cream and gold satin silk, edged in gold-braid trim. Discovered in a Provençal mansion, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut, Paint

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Period French Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French fauteuils or arm chairs, each with solid carved walnut frame and wool petit point upholstery. Fine carved foliate details with fin...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XVI Carved Bergère
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique, French Louis XVI-Style bergère armchair from the 18th century, capturing the artistic sophistication of the period in clean, straight lines. The dark wood frame along the w...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Cotton, Mahogany, Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below the mottled frieze. The arms display char...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of classic whitewashed Louis XVI armchairs with blue velvet, from a small chateau in the Dordogne valley. In excellent condition for their age, they may be kept as is, or refres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Suede, Wood

Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Early French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs with Stunning Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful colors in this showstopping pair of Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils, in their original paint, with Aubusson tapestry on their back depicting figures and animals with stunn...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI period chairs with original white and gold paint. Classic diamond pattern fabric accented on all sides with nailhead tr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and gilded beech armchairs, with their original tapestry. France, Circa 1880 Provenance: Hotel particulier d' Espondeilhan, Beziers.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Tapestry, Beech

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 l...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique Louis XVI Armchairs White Frame With Golden Velvet Fabric. Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very rich decorative set of 18th century white Louis XVI armchairs with gilded and painted details. Both wooden frames are in good condition. The gold colored velvet upholstery is fr...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

(4) 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Armchairs, Sold Seperately
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs, expertly handcrafted of walnut near Lyon, circa 1890s. Each elegant fauteuil à la reine features a classic padded medalli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Fauteuils, c. 1780
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Louis XVI gray painted Fauteuils. Both chairs are in overall very good condition and retain their original painted surface with some refreshing. The chairs ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair Louis XVI Fauteuils, c. 1780
Pair Louis XVI Fauteuils, c. 1780
$3,250 Sale Price / set
40% Off
19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century pair of painted and upholstered open arm fauteuils in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful original painted finish in a creamy white finish, with grey patina, and antique brown glaze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Paint, Wood

French 18th Century Oak Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This rare French 18th century Louis XVI armchair reclines, and features a hand carved solid oak frame with shaped arms that curve down to the chair’s scalloped base and turned baluster legs. The high chair back reclines using two forged iron handles on each arm, giving the versatile armchair three comfortable reclining positions. The recliner is upholstered in a worn, brightly colored floral fabric secured with brass nailheads. View the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique recliner...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Brass, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style Armchair Signed Made In Italy
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 37 1/4in Width: 24 1/4in Depth: 26in Seat Height: 18 1/4in This beautiful antique Italian 18th C. or early 19th C. Louis XVI style carved walnut armchair...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side chairs. Two chairs out of a (Set of Six total) important 18th century ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Magnificent Pair of French Aubusson Tapestry and Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two of the prettiest French fauteuil chairs we've ever seen having ornately carved wood painted frames and original tapestry Aubusson upholstery ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

French Louis XVI Walnut Armchair From the Early 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair From the Early 19th Century A piece of furniture from the first half of the 19th century, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. The chair f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair. Item featured has a large impressive profile, carved and applied acanthus and geometric accents,...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of High Back 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. Measure: height ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe upholstery. Add some Classic Style to your Home.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Italian of the Period Louis XVI Pair of Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely Italian antique armchairs, set of 2, 1750. These armchairs are of the period Louis XVI in solid walnut wood. The seat upholstered in fabric. Beautiful simple line. This beauti...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century pair of French fauteuils or armchairs in the Louis XVI style with carved and gilded frames. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a taupe leather with decorativ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of original 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs (fauteuils), showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanshi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Beech

18th Century French Set of Four Louis XVI Beechwood Medallion Dining Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique French set of four Medallion dining room armchairs made of hand crafted polished, lacquered Beechwood in good condition. The Parisian polished cocktail c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of Italian Cabriolet seats, 19th century. Completely reupholstered and refinished. Very refined style.  
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1850s Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchair Attributed to Jean Nicolas Blanchard
By Nicolas Blanchard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This supremely comfortable antique French fauteuil is a wonderful example of the Louis XVI style, with its square, padded, slightly reclining ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Gold French Set of Four Antique Gilded Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French set of four very detailed carved and gilded armchairs from the 19th century in good condition, in the Louis XVI style. The original upholstery is in used condition....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs, Circa 1880
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Bleached Antique Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, these bleached fauteuil armchairs date to circa 1890. The chairs are topped by a well-detailed crest that consi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a set of antique 18th century French Louis XVI armchairs with original Aubusson design. These elegant chairs showcase the distinct style of the Louis XVI era, with its...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

18th century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning pair Louis XVI armchairs, France 1780, featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XVI design, complement...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs

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Walnut

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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