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.
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Style: Louis XVI
Number in Set: Set of 4
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique set of 4 chairs in solid walnut wood. An imposing large chairs with a wide and comfortable seat. Very linear characteri...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Glitwood Versailles Style Giltwood Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XVI giltwood chairs in the style of Versailles. Each boasts a delicately carved splat with a rosette medallion surrounded ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with Original Aubusson Upholstery – Set of Four
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XVI Style Fauteuils with original Aubusson upholstery. Original condition with horsehair stuffing. These pieces are exceptionally carved with gilt. The Aubusson tapestry is stu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wool, Giltwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style chairs circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XVI chairs
hs: 19" (48 cm) with cushion
good general condition, small stains on the cushions
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Opera Chairs, 4 Avail
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, handcrafted in Paris, circa 1860s. Red oxidation showing through the beautiful water gilded patina tha...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils - Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
A spectacular set of four French Jansen card chairs. Unmarked. Gorgeous Louis XVI style with Demi-arms and tight seats and backs. Upholstered in Glant “Liquid Leather” and a double w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen
Pair of Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical style green painted armchairs, made by Dennis and Leen, circa early 21st century. The back side of the backs are upholstered in a very soft leather. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XVI Walnut Salon Chairs with Embroidered Mohair are the perfect choice for any occasional use anywhere in the home. handcrafted from sumptuous F...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils
French, Early 20th century
Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm
These...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 4, 19th C Style Charles Pollock Russian Imperial Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Russian Imperial dining chairs W Fortuny seats - set of 4.
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, wood.
Color: beige....
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in Louis XVI style, with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs. All six are very stable as co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Two Pairs of French White Painted Louis XVI Chairs, Signed Nadal, 1733-1783
Located in Virum, DK
A pair of French white painted Louis XVI armchairs and chairs(4pcs). Signed Nadal. Maker Jean-René Nadal, 1733-1783.
The regal set of Nadal chairs consisting of two arm chairs and t...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI painted chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Louis XV Style Painted Square Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style square back dining chair is one of our most popular, best seller dining chair for us. The frame is made in Italy of soli...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of 19th century French dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs the lat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of Four 18th century Louis XVI Chairs, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique set of four 18th century Louis XVI Chairs comes from Southern Germany. The chairs have a beautiful open back brezel design. Th...
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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Style Oval Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style oval back dining chair is showing here in a white patinated frame and upholstered in a black faux leather. The frame is ma...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Atang Tshikare, Mollo Oa Leifo (Mme), chair made in South Africa,
Located in Cape Town, WC
Mollo Oa Leifo – Mme (“fire in the hearth – Mother”), pays homage to the African mothers who give knowledge. The Litema pattern on the frame, beadwork on the seat and weaving on the backrest of the chairs are all adornments of Bantu cultural symbols that were used in ancient times by our foremothers to record information, express feelings and exchange messages.
This Afrofuturistic dining chair has a backrest made with handwoven grass from Lesotho and stained with a natural dye. The glass bead detail is woven along the seat, and fastened along a hand carved wooden frame. It has a symbol of fire in the middle to symbolize the hearth. The bronze Bantu pictograms detail is based on that symbolize cast and engraved into the wood whilst the beadwork is handsewn onto the fabric.
This Louis VXI medallion chair is one of a set that is part of an Afrofuturist Period Room...
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2010s South African Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Other
Suite de 6 Chaises de Style Louis XVI
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Suite de 6 chaises de style Louis XVI avec dossiers à enroulement de belle qualité.
Entièrement à restaurer.
Vous souhaitez choisir votre tissu et nous le faire parvenir po...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Flame Mahogany & Satinwood Marquetry Dressing Table Set, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI stye dressing set offers four elements; shaped foliate carved and pierced mahogany wall mirror, dressing table with satinwood marquetry decoration, matchi...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood
Set of Four 4 Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chairs with perfect upholstery.
If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted set of dining cha...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
21st Century Satin Chair in Hand-carved Wood and Fabric in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
21st Century Satin Chair with Arms in Wood and Fabric in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Maison Jansen Stamped Caned-Back Chairs, Set of Four, French
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of four stamped Maison Jansen French patinated cane back chairs in the classic style of Louis XVI, with black upholstered patent seats. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency styl...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS.
IMPORTANT :
THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !!
Exceptional set 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 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 chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs 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
Silk, Lacquer, 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
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
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
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure 37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Dining Chairs from Bellevue Palace/Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
By Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
Located in Stamford, CT
A large set of dining chairs designed for Bellevue Palace in Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke in 1958. All chairs have been refinished and u...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four French Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good set of four French painted chairs made in the Louis XVI style probably in Alsace in the 1830s. They have been reupholstered in Paris recently. The paintwork is original and th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
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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