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Louis XVI Corner 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
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Louis XVI style hand-carved walnut corner chair from circa 1890. The richly carved walnut corner chair features a concave-shaped foliate-carved backrest rail with putt...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Corner Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair

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 Corner Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance a study, office, or elegant corner with this exquisite antique corner bergère. Handcrafted in France circa 1920, this unique wing back chair is designed in the Louis XVI styl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Corner Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair. Blue upholstered seats with "bee" print, carved and tapered legs, very nice antique pair. Circa Early 1...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Corner Chairs

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair

Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchair with Tobacco Aligator Style Skin
Located in BILBAO, ES
An outstanding Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchairs. A superb , ornately carved French armchairs with original paint and in the Louis XVI style, dating from the end of the 19th ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Corner Chairs

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Walnut

Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchair with Tobacco Aligator Style Skin
Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchair with Tobacco Aligator Style Skin

Louis XVI Napoleon III Marquise armchair with Tobacco Aligator Style Skin

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Banquette Bench, Vanity Stool
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H 17.75 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
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Pair of Louis XV-Style Painted and Carved Bergere Chairs, 20th Century
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Carved Walnut Art Nouveau French Corner Chair
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Louis Xvi corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI corner chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage corner chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI corner chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Unknown 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 corner chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,216 and tops out at $3,107 while the average work can sell for $2,673.

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