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Louis XVI Benches

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
French Wood Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind custom bench. This piece features an authentic classic Monogram Louis Vuitton fabric...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Fabric, Linen, Wood

French Wood Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
French Wood Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

French Wood Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric

Rare circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Children’s Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1790, this rare lacquered beechwood banquette is from the period of Louis XVI, as noted by the Neoclassical elements. The skill of the ébéniste who create...
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1790s Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Rare circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Children’s Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood
Rare circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Children’s Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood

Rare circa 1790 Italian Neoclassical Children’s Banquette in Lacquered Beechwood

Elegant Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Wood Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an antique French, Louis XVI window bench or daybed. Hand carved wooden frame with a grayish white finish, low guards to either end ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Benches

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Mohair, Wood

Elegant Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Wood Bench
Elegant Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Wood Bench

Elegant Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Wood Bench

Antique bench classicism walnut two-seater
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Simple elegance ✓ Dainty & timeless ✓ High-quality workmanship Dimensions: W: 125cm H: 96cm D: 66cm Article: Antique bench seat Item no.: 928 E...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Nutwood

Antique bench classicism walnut two-seater
Antique bench classicism walnut two-seater

Antique bench classicism walnut two-seater

Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches. Offered is a great pair of French Louis XVI style distressed painted benches or ottomans newly upholstered in a plush neutral cut velvet fabr...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches
Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches

Pair Of French Louis XVI Style Benches

French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous giltwood bench with pretty cabriole legs and carving, newly upholstered in elegant white cotton duck.  
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Giltwood

French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery
French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery

French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery

French Louis XVI Bench
Located in Austin, TX
Bench, French, in the Louis XVI style. The piece features hand carved details and its original patinated colors in Ivory and gold leafing. Traditional burlap cover with a sage trim. ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches

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Burlap, Wood

French Louis XVI Bench
French Louis XVI Bench

French Louis XVI Bench

French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and handy late 18th century Louis XVI stool, bench or ottoman having neoclassical detailing with classic French design. The Louis XVI frame with original paint features roset...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Leather, Wood

French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint
French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint

French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené

Louis XVI Basket Bench In Carved Beech On 7 Feet 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI basket bench in carved beech on 7 legs, 18th century . Seat height: 52cm
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood, Beech

Louis XVI Basket Bench In Carved Beech On 7 Feet 18th Century
Louis XVI Basket Bench In Carved Beech On 7 Feet 18th Century

Louis XVI Basket Bench In Carved Beech On 7 Feet 18th Century

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood benches. The pair of rectangular benches are raised by circular tapered fluted legs with a reeded top bun. Above the legs a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Italian Louis XVI style painted wooden frame and hand decorated floral design bench with silk damask blend upholstered seat from the mid century. This bench features hand c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat
Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat

Pair of Mid Century Window Benches, Daybeds, Custom Upholstery, Pillows
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Pair of Window Benches or Daybeds of Palatial Form having wood frames in the Louis XVI Style with large drop down arms to create a daybed effect. The pair upholstered recently by D...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Window Benches, Daybeds, Custom Upholstery, Pillows
Pair of Mid Century Window Benches, Daybeds, Custom Upholstery, Pillows

Pair of Mid Century Window Benches, Daybeds, Custom Upholstery, Pillows

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated wood and faux painted marble, storage benches. Each bench is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled border....
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated and Faux Marble Storage Benches

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
By Napoléon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most impressive French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Giltwood and Porcelain vanity/piano bench. This finely detailed b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood bench. The bench is raised by six turned circular tapered legs with a top and bottom half round band. The apron has at att...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Bench
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Bench

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Bench

Pair of Elegant Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Benches Cream and Blue Lacquer
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of Louis XVI style benches showcases exceptional craftsmanship and elegant design. Lacquered in a sophisticated palette of delicate cream and ivory tones, accented with str...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of Elegant Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Benches Cream and Blue Lacquer
Pair of Elegant Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Benches Cream and Blue Lacquer

Pair of Elegant Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Benches Cream and Blue Lacquer

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant bench would be ideal as a window seat, at the foot of a bed or at a dressing table or even a piano. The ends are double-caned with the caning in original condition and a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench

Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1880 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère window seat bench with original shabby chic paint This is a truly stunni...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Oak

Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish
Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish

Antique French Shabby Chic Bergere Window Seat Bench Original Paint Finish

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood benches. Each bench is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with richly carved acanthus leaf t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Thomas W Morgan Louis XVI Style Silk Stripe Roll Arm Bench
By Thomas W. Morgan
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Thomas W Morgan Louis XVI Style Silk Stripe Roll Arm Bench.
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1990s American Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Thomas W Morgan Louis XVI Style Silk Stripe Roll Arm Bench
Thomas W Morgan Louis XVI Style Silk Stripe Roll Arm Bench

Thomas W Morgan Louis XVI Style Silk Stripe Roll Arm Bench

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular bench, Model inspired by Georges Jacob. Resting of giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model

Gorgeous Antique Chippy White Painted French Louis XVI Cane Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous bench made of walnut and cane and we believe silk damask upholstery. The bench is perfect for a window, the end of a bed in a bedroom or anywhere else you can thin...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches

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Cane, Walnut

Gorgeous Antique Chippy White Painted French Louis XVI Cane Window Bench
Gorgeous Antique Chippy White Painted French Louis XVI Cane Window Bench

Gorgeous Antique Chippy White Painted French Louis XVI Cane Window Bench

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. circular giltwood benches. The benches are raised by four circular tapered legs ending in topie shape feet, with the upper p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Metal

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches

French Louis XVI Style Tiger Oak Trestle Dining Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Charming mid-20th-century French dining bench in the Louis XVI style, sourced directly from Provence. Handcrafted from solid oak, it features a generous 6.45-foot-long seat, perfectl...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Oak

French Louis XVI Style Tiger Oak Trestle Dining Bench
French Louis XVI Style Tiger Oak Trestle Dining Bench

French Louis XVI Style Tiger Oak Trestle Dining Bench

Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century. The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches

Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Jansen neoclassical Louis XVI bench. Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with burlap upholstered to...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Benches

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Burlap, Wood

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench

Louis XVI Style Black Mohair & Gold Gilt Ottoman Or Bench
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style gold gilt bench having black mohair upholstery with concave gold dotted pattern throughout bordered with satin black tassel’s over a stunning gold gilt X stretcher fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Benches

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Mohair, Satin, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Black Mohair & Gold Gilt Ottoman Or Bench
Louis XVI Style Black Mohair & Gold Gilt Ottoman Or Bench

Louis XVI Style Black Mohair & Gold Gilt Ottoman Or Bench

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench. This rare French painted and parcel gilt corner bench has beautifully carved fluted ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Velvet, Wood

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench
Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Corner Bench

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Jansen neoclassical Louis XVI bench. Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with burlap upholstered to...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Benches

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Wood, Burlap

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench

A French Louis XVI-Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI-style mahogany bench with round fluted tapered legs supporting an apron with geouche pattern. The newly upholstered seat covered with black horsehair with subtle b...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Brass

A French Louis XVI-Style Bench
A French Louis XVI-Style Bench

A French Louis XVI-Style Bench

Louis XVI Style bench
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Bench Louis XVI Style Carved wood and velvet upholstery Measurements 125 x 60 x 115 (h) cm Condition Very good condition.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Benches

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Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI Style bench
Louis XVI Style bench

Louis XVI Style bench

French Louis XVI Style '20th Century' Walnut Square Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th century) walnut square bench with gilt trim and stretcher.     
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20th Century French Louis XVI Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style '20th Century' Walnut Square Bench
French Louis XVI Style '20th Century' Walnut Square Bench

French Louis XVI Style '20th Century' Walnut Square Bench

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Wood And Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scaled Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Patinated wood and Giltwood bench. This beautiful bench which is decorated on three sides is patinated with an off w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Wood And Giltwood Bench
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Wood And Giltwood Bench

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Wood And Giltwood Bench

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Circular Swivel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. circular swivel bench. The bench is raised by four elegant circular fluted tapered legs with chandelles en...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Circular Swivel Bench
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Circular Swivel Bench

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Circular Swivel Bench

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th-century Louis XVI st. patinated wood benches. The pair are raised on six circular fluted tapered legs ending with a topie shaped feet while at the top ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Benches

Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very decorative bench louis XVI style in mohagany and bronze ,The entire belt of the bench is surronded by finely chiseled bronze, the top of the foo...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Benches

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Bronze

Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze
Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze

Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood bench. The bench is raised by handsome paw feet below most attractive X shaped supports. The supports are co...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Benches

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Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bench

Louis Xvi benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI benches 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 benches 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 benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include David Duncan, Claude I Sené, Karges Furniture, and Nancy Corzine. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $528 and tops out at $27,000 while the average work can sell for $3,020.

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