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Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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
19th Century Louis XVI style chaise longue in wooden with boxwood inlays
Located in Palermo, IT
Louis XVI style Agrippina in walnut with geometric design inlays in boxwood. Multi-colored fabric covering. Brass accessories. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Brass

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee. Offered is a stunning Italian Louis XVI painted duchesse brisee, three part chaise longue or ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longue
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th Century French Louis XVI style chaise longue, along with two small stools each covered in old white linen fabric with hand-made tambour embroidered pink and yellow flower...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Beech

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood duchesse Brisee. Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt wood Duchesse Brisee. Our unusually shaped French Napoleon III duchesse brisee, chaise longue or chaise lounge is comprised of three pieces. A large bergere and a smaller bergere...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style White-Painted Lounge Chaise Ottoman Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style white-painted lounge ottoman armchair with recent striped upholstery. The square back armchair with a padded backrest, sides and armrests f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Paint, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Bergere Chair and Ottoman Set Duchesse Brisee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant duchesse brisee in walnut from the 19th century. This lovely two piece chair and ottoman set can be used separately or together; together the ottoman has a face with a slight...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Belmont, MA
Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Pearwood

Gorgeous Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Chaise Daybed Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous French Louis XVI style chaise daybed, circa 1940, embodies timeless elegance and neoclassical refinement. Expertly crafted and beautifully paint-decorated, this chaise ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Beech

19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse en Bateau Chaise
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th Century French Louis XVI style duchesse en bateau, or chaise longue by master furniture maker Pierre Pillot (1748-1822) of Nîmes. Solid walnut frame with hand-carved de...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge with a Gray Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XVI style chaise lounge from the late 19th century with a French gray painted finish. This chaise lounge is a wonderful small scale and is comfortable to use. It is bea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Wood

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 Chaise Longues

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Duchess Brise Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Embodying timeless French elegance, this painted Louis XVI style daybed or chaise showcases the refined craftsmanship and neoclassical design that made the late 18th century a golde...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style painted wingback armchair or bergere includes its accompanying ottoman. The armchair features hand carved detailing of flowers at ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Ash

Louis XVI Chaise Longue in White Bronze on Teakwood, Louis Chaise Longue by Paul
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI Chaise Longue reflects the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI Chaise Longue features more angular shapes than the R...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Metal

French Late 19th Century Louis XVI St. Oak Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and unusual country French late 19th century Louis XVI st. honey colored oak lounge chair. Upholstered on all sides with a handsome blue and yellow fabric. Raised on six '...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Oak

21st Century Verveine Dormeuse in Fabric and Hand-Carved Beechwood
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Sensual and welcoming, the Verveine dormeuse embellishes the relax area with its French flavour. In addition to the base in hand-carved wood with patinated antique gold finishing, Ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

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Louis Xvi chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI chaise longues 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 chaise longues 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 chaise longues made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 chaise longues differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,350 and tops out at $6,950 while the average work can sell for $4,193.

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