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Louis XVI Daybeds

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
1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Long Entry Bed End Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful piece in solid Italian walnut wood, highlighted by the upholstered leather using beautiful handmade button-tafted capitonnè craft in Chesterfield style with nailhead finish...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Daybeds

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Wood, Leather

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A soft and inviting Swedish 18th Century daybed carved with Louis XVI style motifs. The bed frame and removable bench cushion is upholstered in a comfortable, worn velvet in a nuance...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Velvet, Wood

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed with Foliage Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed from the 19th century with foliage carved decor and custom upholstery. This 19th-century French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed embod...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Carved French Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Louis XV Style Carved French Daybed. Beautifully carved with down cushion. Very Good Condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

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 Daybeds

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Giltwood

19th Century Louis XVI gilded Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th-century Louis XVI gilded daybed has an elegant neoclassical silhouette, featuring finely carved details, fluted legs, and decorative rosettes. The gilded wood frame showcas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Daybeds

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Beech

Pair Antique French Neoclassical Day Beds ~ Chaise Lounges
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Day Beds ~ Chaise Lounges will make the perfect choice for creating style, comfort and symmetry in your family room! Styled with classical accents l...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

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Fabric, Walnut

Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee (Chaise Longue or Lounge chair) by Nicolas-Jean Marchand, circa 1730s. Beautifully hand carved oak wood, newly restored and reupholstered with Casamance blue velvet fabric. Both chairs are signed (Estampillee) by Marchand at the bottom. Nicolas-Jean Marchand was a Louis XVI cabinetmaker well known for his furniture workshop in rue Saint-Nicolas. Marchand provided the King's court through Gilles Joubert...
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1730s French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Oak

French Parisian Maison Gouffé Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed W/ White Chenille
Located in Astoria, NY
A Magnificent 1930s French Parisian Daybed by Maison Gouffé in Grand Louis XVI Style. Sourced from Paris, this exquisite daybed epitomizes the elegance of the Grand Louis XVI style. ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Daybeds

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Chenille, Wood, Paint

Custom Old Plank Upholstered Daybed Made to Order in Our Workshop Any Dimension
Located in Chicago, IL
Our old plank workshop, offers this French inspired daybed in any dimension, up to a king-size bed and of course it can be COM. The frames are typically made from solid maple, althou...
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2010s American Louis XVI Daybeds

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Upholstery, Maple, Wood

19th c. French Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. French daybed in Louis XVI style, having carved lyres in the wooden frame at each end. This piece also has 4 fluted round legs that end in brass caps.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Wood, Walnut, Fabric

Louis XVI Day Bed or 'Lit De Repos' in the Manner of Georges Jacob, 1739-1814
Located in Berlin, DE
A late 18th century Louis XVI daybed or 'lit de repos', in the manner of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). Constructed in walnut with the swept ends of scrolled form, carved with flower hea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Walnut, Upholstery

Large Scale 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A french 19th century carved walnut metamorphic bergere, armchair that easily folds out to a bed. This highly decorative chair is wonderful to look at, large enough for a tall person to use comfortably and is very pratical for extra sleeping on a space that you don't want a permanent bed set up. This is an exceptional chair...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Iron

Daybed Louis XVI Style in Copper Clad on Teak Wood, Daybed by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in Louis XVI Style designed by Paul Mathieu. The earliest examples of the Daybed have been found in Egyptian tombs of the 1stDynasty (3100 BC). The renowned designer Paul Math...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds

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Copper, Sheet Metal

Louis XVI Style Sofa Attributed to Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI persimmon chenille upholstered sofa. Down filled cushions and bolsters throughout. Measures: Seat height 17" Arm height 24" Finial height 32".
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20th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

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 Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in Louis XVI style reflects the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Daybed Louis XVI features more angular shapes than the Rococo...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds

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Metal

Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. French Louis XVI Carved Walnut & Cane Daybed Sofa. Item features double cane panels, custom mattress, custom support, and stunning custom silk upholstered double sided pink, ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Daybeds

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

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Louis Xvi daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI daybeds 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 daybeds created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI daybeds 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 daybeds, popular names associated with this style include Stephanie Odegard Collection, Jumbo Collection, La Maison London, and Maison Jansen. 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 daybeds differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,950 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $8,500.

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