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
On Hold - 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sherperdess Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI-style shepherdess chair, circa 1860, embodies the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Crafted from solid giltwood, the frame featur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Striped Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style walnut arm chairs with striped upholstered seat and back. (19/20th Cent.)
Antique condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$15,000 / set
French Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed
Located in Miami, FL
French 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped - Signed
This exceptional pair of Louis XVI period armchairs, dating to the late 18th century, bears the presti...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite
These chairs come with a matchin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
$3,036 Sale Price / set
25% Off
18th Century Black Italian Pair of Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, antique pair of Italian gilded fauteuils with ornate armrests, the back rests are adorned with centered medallions, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good con...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Directoire Painted Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A crisp late-18th/early-19th-century Directoire armchair from France, hand-painted in an aged ivory hue with charcoal accents. Both fauteuils feature a subtly flared back, scroll arm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen
$2,800 / item
French Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Original Leather with Unusual Fleur de Lis
Located in Chicago, IL
Great pair of very old French Louis XVI Armchairs, in their Original Leather upholstery. Although we do have an in house upholstery department, I have been resisting the temptation t...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Two Pairs of 19th Century Gilded and Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped 19th century Venetian armchairs.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Green Silk Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th/20th Cent) grey painted Armchairs with oval back in pale green silk upholstery.
Please note one chair is missing cushion, upholstery is in poor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$7,500 / set
Antique 18th Century French Walnut Nursery Armchair Wicker Reed Seat
Located in Munich, DE
This so called nursery chair was handcrafted in the late 18th century. The legs of the chair are made out of turned wood. The seat is artfully covered with rope made out of twisted r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Reed, Wood
Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Period Walnut Fauteuils En Cabriolet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian walnut fauteuils en cabriolet arm chairs in the Louis XVI taste, 18th century each having a curved back, ribbon and rod decoration, and ri...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
$1,260 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Armchairs, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Genoese armchairs from the mid-19th century. Furniture carved in walnut wood of Louis XVI line finely chiselled with feral ornament in the upper part (see photo). Armchairs f...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th C., a Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Wood and Needlepoint Fauteuils
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, a lovely pair of fauteuils with painted carved wood frames, wool needlepoint embroidered upholstery and brass nailhead trim. Elaborately carved with folded ribbon cr...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of four Louis XVI Armchairs, France 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Dating back to 1780, this set of four Louis XVI armchairs exudes timeless elegance and classic sophistication. Each chair features an oval-shaped back adorned with intricate floral m...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Chair with Beige Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
A very sweetly carved French wingback armchair with solid linen-look upholstery. Removable seat cushion and lighter wood trim, circa 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
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 fin...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Birch
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
Ebonized Gildwood Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs upholstered on seat, back and armrest.
Cut and turned decor, partly gilded, backrest with foliage decoration
Backrest height 87, seat height 38.5, seat depth 52 and width...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
$3,980 / set
Set of Six 19th Century Louis XVI Grey Painted Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI grey painted fauteuils. These wonderfully decorative armchairs are large and have a wonderful old painted finish and nice carving. They could be ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
French Bronze Louis XVI Fauteuils in New Yellow Damask Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuils in a Great painted finish with New Yellow Damask Upholstery. Add Instant Classic French Style to your decor. Beautiful Classical chairs!
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Beech Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XVI beech wood armchairs, circa 1800. Seat cushion is 50% down and 50% feathers.
Category
Early 1800s European Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Down, Feathers
Louis XVI Chaise Percée
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century chaise percée, from the bathroom of Baron Max Fould-Springer, Palais Abbatial de Royaumont and by descent his sister Baroness Elie (Lilia...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$9,000
19th Century Finely Carved French Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century. French. Finely carved walnut. Newly upholstered in Rubelli fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 24.5" W x 22" D x 16" Seat height x 25" Arm height.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent.).gilt carved arm chairs with carved oval back frame and white damask upholstery (PRICED AS Set)
Antique condition."
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
$25,000 / set
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
$3,584 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Fauteuils
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of antique Louis XVI-style gray-painted fauteuils, dating from the late 19th century. Each features a rectangular backrest, gracefully scrolled arms, and a gently curved seat ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,350 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 18th century Louis XVI chairs with deep green velvet upholstery. Very nice carving and patina on these. So elegant. Comfortable a...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Giltwood Open Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Danish Louis XVI giltwood open armchairs, late 18th century, with a arched upholstered backrest, straight armrests, upholstered seat raised on turned fluted and tapered leg...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs represent a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, con...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Ear Shape Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a living room with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1870, each "Fauteuil a Oreilles" (aka ear shape), sits on f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
French Big Armchair, Walnut Wood + Decorated Fabric Petit Point
Located in Firenze, FI
Big ancient 17th Century armchairs, completely hand carved in precious walnut wood, built with the spool method, Louis XIV style, with original "petit point" fabric, depicting figure...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Trimming, Fabric, Walnut
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Gilded Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Gilded Armchairs will add regal elegance to any room! Bold Baroque styling has been hand-carved into the framework which was then given a gold fini...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs with New Cream Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style giltwood chairs with a flamed torch and foliate
Design at the crest of these chairs. A carved and reeded leg is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Carved Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style 19th century giltwood carved chairs. Upholstered in a linen-blend fabric. Has fluted legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
18th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs or fauteuils, Luis XVI, late 18th century, in walnut wood with back sculpted in guilloche, on fluted tapering legs, the interior has been reinforced and restored, u...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,227 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils or Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI style painted fauteuils or armchairs upholstered in leather. Newly upholstered.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Louis XVI Mahogany and Black Leather Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) mahogany arm chairs with brass trim, spindle detail, and black leather upholstery.
Antique condition. Shows wear and tear.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of hand-carved Louis XVI armchairs with openwork backs and comfortable seats.
The front legs are sculpted and fluted, the armrest uprights decorated with acanthus leaves,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
A pair of Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant , Antique Pair of LOUIS XVI Chairs , d Epoque,
the chairs are in a nice Blond colored Oak and have a great old patina and shine of the wood,
the chairs are newly upholstered ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Carved Fauteuils 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 leg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI grey painted large armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of hand carved 19th century French Louis XVI grey painted open armchairs. Fine carving and large size . Covered in a muslin
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Late 19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Giltwood & Painted Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-carved sturdy and comfortable giltwood armchairs. Paint is most likely not original. Newly-upholstered in a raspberry velvet strie.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
$9,950 / set
Pair of Cabriolet Armchairs, Louis XVI style – Late 19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Elegant pair of cabriolet armchairs, in re-edged wood, resting on turned legs.
The front legs are continued by concave elements adorned with gilded acanthus leaf moldings supporting ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Period Oval Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Featuring exceptional carving. The leather-upholstered oval back within a conforming surround carved with beaded and rope banding and the top rail centred by...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Leather
A very fine pair of French gilt carved armchairs . Attrib to Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved Fauteuils. Attributed to G. Durand
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Stunning Pair of large 19th Century French Carved Walnut Reupholstered Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A great quality pair of antique 19th century French walnut carved and reupholstered armchairs in the Louis XVI style. Having high padded upholstered back and seat, joined to carved l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,593 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Style Parcel-Gilt Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of painted and gilded wood medallion back chairs. Delicate bead and swag detail surround a central flower. Padded scroll form arms sit atop...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and bleached side chairs. Upholstered in creme and tan animal print and beautiful carvings as well. Makes an elegant statement!
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
$1,164 / item
Set of Four 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming set of four 18th century French Louis XVI period patinated arm chairs. Each with a rectangular upholstered backrest, the top rail is fluted and flanked by circular capital...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted chairs with creme colored linen upholstery. Very fine carvings and beautiful patina as well. Creates an elegant l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 4 19th century French Louis XVI oval back fauteiuls. Carved and gilt large size.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair 19th Century French gilt wood Salon chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A impressive good quality pair of 19th Century French carved gilt wood Salon arm chairs, each with scrolling foliate decoration, tapestry to the back r...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century French Louis XVI style carved white painted bergère armchair. The carved painted frame with shaped crest rail, flanked by carved finials above the upholstered bac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Paint
Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchair with Tobacco Aligator Style Skin
Located in BILBAO, ES
An outstanding Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchairs.
A superb , ornately carved French armchairs with original paint and in the Louis XVI style, dating from the end of the 19th ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,161 Sale Price
25% Off
Fine Set of 19th Century Carved Gilt Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 10th century French Louis XVI gilt carved Fauteiuls. Covered in a leather. Finely carved detail with original gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, 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.