Louis XVI Chairs
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.
Style: Louis XVI
Color: Brown
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Slipper Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood slipper chair. The chair is raised by two topie shaped feet below circular fluted legs with finely carved top caps at the...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Gilt Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780.
Of exceptional quality these chairs are hand-carved and finished in gil...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Beautiful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Chair / Armchair With Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chair with perfect upholstery.
If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted antique chair to g...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Essex, MA
Arched carved back and seat with loose cushion upholstered in a striped green silk fabric, circular tapered fluted legs.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Empire Style Open Armchairs Blue Fabric, Chippy White and Gold, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair or crème or chippy white paint chairs in an Empire Style. These chairs have beautiful guilt details throughout. Add an elegant touc...
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1950s German Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
19th Century Pair of Petite French Side Chairs in Oval Shape, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of petite French oval side chairs, in Louis XVI style made of walnut with different front legs with cannelures. Hand carved frame and caned backs and seats,
circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Rams Head Armchair Vintage Piece Red Floral Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage rams head armchair with red floral upholstery
This chair is in fine order, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, the timber clean...
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20th Century English Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XVI Green Silk Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th-20th century) grey painted arm chairs with oval back in pale green silk upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Pair of Chairs Louis Seize XVI, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, colored and gilded. Cambered and carved frame on carved, tapering legs. Oval backrest frame with rich carving which is partially gilded. The seating area has a Classic, C...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, vintage Herman Miller rare out of print fabric adorns this gorgeous French Louis XVI fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will i...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th century) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Low Caned Fireside Slipper Chair, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI low caned fireside slipper chair, 18th century.
This very rare and exceptional low chair is very old, and has withstood the test of time in a remarkably good state, with a minor loss to the base of the caning in a lower corner of the back (see picture). The caning has a lovely pattern. This low, deep chair was probably a fireside chair. However small metal bolts in the back suggest that it may have at some point been attached, possibly to a vehicle or to some kind of carrying device.
It is beautiful and highly decorative. Though it is quite comfortable, we do not recommend it be used for seating to protect the antique caned seat...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted and Gilded Side Chairs, Circa 1900
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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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French pair of redecorated and cream coloured lacquered wood chairs with delicate golden painted finish. The chairs have round back in Louis XVI style and are in very go...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1770
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French Louis XVI walnut arm chairs with carved floral motif, original floral petit point, and terminating on stylized cabriole legs. Late 18th Century.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jacob Chair in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
These beautiful French Jacob dining chairs resemble the Louis XVI Style. The chairs are made in France from black lacquered beech with an antique finish. We've upholstered the chairs...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Wallkill, NY
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key motif at the base of the seat. Striped crushed fabric, in the Italian Louis XVI neocl...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chic Pair of Elegant Fine French Fauteuils in soft pink & mint upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
- Elegant pair of fine of Louis XVI fauteuils
This pair of French Fauteuils features oval backs, scrolled and partially upholstered arms, 4 fluted and tapered legs typical of the Lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white damask upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
This Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of four 19th century Swedish Louis XVI gilded chairs is a Classic example of the elegance of the Belle Epoch in Europe! Beautifully handcrafted in the neoclassic style, each...
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1890s Swedish Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration.
Reupholstered. Its square stipe legs are very rare.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI French Side Chairs, Carved Oak Wood, circa 1840
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 19th century pair of small side chairs. Built in 19th century French period. Refine carved oakwood. Frame in good condition. Wear consi...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Petit Bergère with Hand Carvings and Cane, Louis XVI
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French bergere in cane and hand carved wood, backrest and armrests with detailed ornamentation.
Original cane is damaged and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
19th Century Pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs, France.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ancient Cherry Wood Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of ancient cherry wood chairs, 18th century
Ancient restoration on the back of one chair
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cherry
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Musical Instrument Walnut French Victorian Louis XVI Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable early 1900s, French fauteuil in the Louis XVI taste. Item features ornate and fine carvings to the solid walnut frame including musical instruments at the crest. Chair fur...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
2 Small Chairs in the antique Louis Seize Stil France beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, frame completely gilded. Upholstered seat and covered with a satin fabric.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
Located in London, GB
This armchair is a fine piece of workmanship, completed by possibly the most important craftsman of the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is sig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs manner of Jansen.
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste.
These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights)
The fabric of seats have been restored
The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid
- The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition.
The laque is in it original statement, we do not like to make up the antic pieces preferring to leave them in their statements.
Nevertheless we work with highly qualified restorers and at your request and charge we can care of it. The 7th chair is free and not included on the picture as it has more cracks and fissures.
These armchairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Lacquer
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 Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Beautiful Pair of Chairs, 18th Century Style, Signed, France
Located in Paris, FR
Unique pair of chairs, created and signed by one of the greatest French cabinet maker, Atelier BHC.
In 18th century style, inspired by a famous French Castle near Paris.
Amazing Bo...
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2010s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th C Hand-Carved Italian Venetian Distress Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of Italian hand-carved Fauteuils, circa late 1800s in the French Louis XVI taste. The pair features shapely scrolling arms, medallion backs, reeded and tapered legs, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis Seize Children’s Chair by J. B. Boulard, France, circa 1770
Located in Greding, DE
Gilt children’s chair by Jean Baptiste Boulard (1725-1789) standing on fluted tapered legs, with a reupholstered backrest and seat in white. Stamped at the bottom JB Boulard.
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Walnut Caned Musician's Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a pair of Louis XVI style walnut musician's chairs with upholstered open backs and caned seats with loose cushions upholstered in identical fabric above prominent frieze and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
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 Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces
Located in Houston, TX
A grand salon suite comprising a settee, four arm chairs and one side chair
Each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon- tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
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 Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Fauteuils Arm Chairs Distress Painted Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of exquisite French Fauteuil à la reine, in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1940s, each polychromed and distressed frame upholstered in striped silk, raised on fluted tapering leg...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
French Louis XVI Style Voyelle/Ponteuse Chair, French Riviera Private Collection
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and beautiful French Louis XVI style Voyelle (or Ponteuse) chair, 19th century, from a private collection of the French Riviera.
These chairs were used by gentlemen to sit astr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of French Side Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French side chairs in Louis XVI style made of carved wood painted in beige with striped silk upholstery,
circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th c. Louis XVI Medaillion Chair.
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice Louis XVI dark oak Medaillion Chair with gilded carvings.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Louis Xvi chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original chairs, popular names associated with this style include Jumbo Collection, Maison Jansen, Miles Redd, and Schumacher. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $335 and tops out at $82,819 while the average work can sell for $3,500.
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