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
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs
An arched padded back with carved flower decoration and a br...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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 Antique French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI gold leaf armchairs, circa 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
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Gold Leaf
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French carved and painted Louis XVI fauteuils, with oval backs, seats and armrests upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
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Wood
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th-20th century paint decorated Louis XVI style Swedish side chairs. This fine pair of French Louis XVI style side chairs are stunning and the quality of the carvings and paint is unsurpassed. The simply breathtaking wood work certainly done for someone of wealth and statue. The pair in a seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red upholstery and in great condition.
Late 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent!
This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Elm
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
19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant gilt wood chairs with rich floral decoration resting on curved legs in Louis XVI style.
France, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These beautiful late 19th-century fauteuils (armchairs) are designed in the style of furniture crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92).
The chairs’ frames are crafted...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (late) Pair Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils
Beautiful set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Marble
Two Elegant Antique Chairs from France in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
Two elegant antique chairs from France in Louis XVI style, circa 1860. These chairs are made of solid painted wood with curved frame and legs and have been reupholstered with a beige...
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Mid-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
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and elegant set 19th century French dining seats Of the Louis XVI style gilded dining roo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob
Located in London, Park Royal
a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back .
Models inspired by george Jacob who was one of the best Master in the 18th century Paris...
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2010s British Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Beautiful pair of Italian chairs in solid wood luigi XVI style 1980s
Located in Cantù, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian chairs in solid wood luigi XVI style 1980s
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen probably circa 1780
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Caned Seat and Back Carved Oak Vanity Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XVI style caned seat and back carved oak vanity chair, c. 1920.
Charming chair beautifully carved with central rosettes, ribbon swag, ac...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
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
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères à Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood Bergères à Oreilles. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below fine block rosettes. Extending along ...
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19th Century French 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 Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of lovely Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with elegant silk lampas French fabric and double welt (early 20th century). The chairs are a light cream color with parcel gilt acce...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Silk, Upholstery
Late 18th/19th Century French Ivory Louis XVI Armchairs with Aubusson
Located in Essex, MA
Lovely original carved Louis XVI-style chairs with original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils or armchairs in their original condition are ready to be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
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
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 Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent rare suite of six mohagany chairs louis XVI style, after a great modele by SENE one of the biggest cabinet maker from the 18 th century.
He use to work for very importan...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French Louis XVI style walnut barrel back chair, club chair, side chair or tub chair has a lovely scrolled ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition.
Measures 24"W x 24"W x 40.5"H.
Seat height is 19"H. Arm Height is 28". Seat interior ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs, Hand Carved European Beechwood Frame
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
These Louis XVI side chairs are upholstered in Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher Bodhi Tree fabric in Yellow & Pink (178560).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs Manner of Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs manner of Jansen.
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1930s Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Louis XVI Era Chaise Probably from Pavlovsk Palace, Late 18th Century
By Henri Jacob
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This Louis XVI-era chaise is not merely a piece of furniture; it is a timeless testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Classicism period. Believed to have once graced the ...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
French Louis XVI Giltwood Chair, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined French Louis XVI style chair featuring elegant giltwood frames.
The chair showcase finely carved floral and foliate motifs on the crest, seat rail, and legs, with turned a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined italian Louis XVI style chairs, set of two. The chairs made in solid beech wood. The seat and backrest are comfortable and padded, covered with elegant fabric decorated with ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs
Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs: the wide curving bac...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Giltwood, 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
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Louis XVI-Style Wooden Chairs Gold Leaf Finish And Ikat Silk Velvet
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide you with accurate technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This fascinating and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholstered in a plush designer leopard print velvet.
These animal print upholstered chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholst...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval-Back Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style carved wood and upholstered fauteuil chairs from the mid 20th century. This mid-century pair of armchai...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style chairs. This stunning pair of antique French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
The fauteuil à la Reine seen here is a perfect example of this Louis XVI style. This particular style of Louis XVI always featured a medallion-shaped back and fluted legs. This armchair seen here was hand-carved in France circa 1890. The oval-shaped back is finely carved and upholstered in an antique damask fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Rare, exceptional pair of period Louis XVI, Marquis Chairs, 1780
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, exceptional pair of period Louis XVI, Marquis Chairs, 1780. The frame a lacquered off white, upholstered in leather, the rectangular back over padded arms having reeded carvin...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood frames with original painted finish. Tapering stop-fluted legs. Due to age and delic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Pair of Painted Fauteuils Upholstered in Leather with Nailheads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs, having a painted finish showing natural wear, upholstered in leather with nailheads, each channeled frame inset by an oval padded backrest, oustwept arms with elbo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1800's Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1800's Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6!!
Handsome Antique Chairs, Side, French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6, Floral, 1800's, 19th Century!! The chairs are quite delicate and dainty.
Chairs, Side,French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6 very small, Floral Upholstery, 1800's, 19th Century!
Add an elegant touch to your indoor space with this set of six French Louis XVI Style Carved Side Chairs. The chairs feature intricate carvings and a beautiful floral upholstery that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Each chair measures 18 inches in length, 35 inches in height, and 16 inches in width, providing ample seating space. Crafted from dark wood tones and light colored fabric, these chairs are fully assembled and require no additional assembly. The chairs are perfect for indoor use only and are ideal for any room in your home. Get ready to impress your guests with these antique French side chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI-Style Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning set of four Louis XVI-Style side chairs featuring hand carved fluted legs and beading surrounding the frame of the chairs. The chairs are painted in a traditional ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A refined pair of French Louis XVI style chairs featuring elegant giltwood frames.
The chairs showcase finely carved floral and foliate motifs on the crest, seat rail, and legs, wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 20th Century Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Unique pair purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us w...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
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 deliv...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Beech
Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style . Frame appears to be mahogany and features a round, caned seat. Legs are reeded, and tapered with br...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
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
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in design to the legs, aprons & back. Car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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.