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.
Italian Metal Iron Bench Stool Roll Arm Window Seat New Cushion
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian neoclassical style curule savonarola wrought Iron bench or window seat or daybed with its typical rolled arm curved sides and savonarola form base, completed with n...
Wrought Iron
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...
Giltwood
$10,219 / item
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 ...
Beech
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...
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Louis XVI Style Daybed in Carved Wood with Canework
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant Louis XVI–style daybed is crafted from finely carved wood and rests on beautifully turned and fluted legs, characteristic of the neoclassical aesthetic of the period. Th...
Wood
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".
Fabric, 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...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
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...
Metal
$61,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Oak
Daybed Louis XVI Style in Copper Clad on Teak Wood, Daybed by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
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...
Copper, Sheet Metal
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...
Fabric, Wood
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, ...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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...
Iron
$1,603
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Méridienne lit de repos de style Louis XVI époque 19éme siècle toile de jouy
Located in NEUFCHÂTEL-HARDELOT, FR
Méridienne de style Louis XVI, en bois laqué crème, datant de la fin du 19éme siècle. Elégante et raffinée, cette méridienne séduit par ses lignes classiques inspirées du style Louis...
Oak
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
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...
Pearwood
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
Fabric, Walnut
$3,773
H 27.56 in W 75.6 in D 32.29 in
Martin Visser BR02 Sofa/ Sofa bed/ Daybed by ‘t Spectrum, Dutch Mid-Century
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Listed is an iconic BR02 sofa / sofa bed / daybed by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum. Designed in 1960, this minimalist sofa can be converted in bed with one simple movement. Model no....
Stainless Steel
$10,800
H 20.28 in W 76.78 in D 29.93 in
Guillerme & Chambron Daybed or Bench with Side Table in Oak and Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, daybed bench, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. This low bench or daybed shows the admirable, characteristic details of the French designer duo Guillerme and Chambr...
Fabric, Oak
$34,250
H 36.63 in W 74 in D 25.63 in
Rare 1920s French Deco Giltwood Chaise by L'Atelier d'Art du Printemps
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Paul Follot
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare and elegant Charlotte Chauchet-Guilleré for Atelier Primavera, circa 1920 giltwood chaise lounge with older brown velvet upholstery. Wear to ...
Giltwood
A Surrealist Day Bed In The Manner Of Syrie Maugham
Located in Kent, Dover
An unusual English 'Surrealist' day bed in the manner of Syrie Maugham. In a painted finish resembling ivory, and upholstered in a pale chartreuse silk.
Beech
19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...
Gold Leaf
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Blue Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche Plastique and with a fabric color. The sofa / divan presents a pure 1960 architectura...
Steel
$5,726
H 42.92 in W 78.75 in D 28.75 in
18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longue, Known as "Duchesse"
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite 18th-century chaise longue, often referred to as a "Duchesse", exemplifies the grace and sophistication of the Louis XV period. With its elegant curves and classic des...
Walnut
Venfield Modern Sofa / Daybed
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for ...
Upholstery, Wood
Bronze and Leather Daybed or Bench by Nicos Zographos
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze and caramel color leather daybed or bench, designed by Nicos Zographos, American, circa 1960s. Retains warm original patina to the bronze.
Metal, Bronze
Fine French 1930s Daybed / Sofa Attributed to Lucien Rollin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco stained walnut sofa/daybed attributed to Lucien Rollin (frame only). Inside dimensions of mattress/cushion area are 72 5/8" x 27 1/2"
Wood
Early 20th Century White Wood Louis XVI Patinated Daybed
Located in High Point, NC
This daybed carries genuine presence, its whitewashed carved wood frame, taupe cushions and bolsters immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during Early 20...
Fabric, Wood
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H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 78.75 in
Grande méridienne de style Louis XVI en bois sculpté – Travail du XIXᵉ siècle
Located in NEUFCHÂTEL-HARDELOT, FR
Élégante méridienne de style Louis XVI, réalisée au XIXᵉ siècle, en bois finement mouluré et sculpté. Cette belle méridienne séduit par l'équilibre de ses lignes et l'élégance de so...
Oak
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H 34.5 in W 59.75 in D 27.5 in
Superb Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Expandable Daybed and Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant antique French Louis XVI carved walnut daybed and settee featuring a beautifully detailed neoclassical frame and tailored neutral new upholstery. The tall open ends are frame...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century White Wood Louis XVI Patinated Daybed
Located in High Point, NC
This daybed carries genuine presence, its whitewashed carved wood frame, taupe cushions and bolsters immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during Early 20...
Fabric, Wood
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H 18.12 in W 24.41 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Italian Metal Iron Bench Stool Roll Arm Window Seats New Cushions
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful pair of Italian neoclassical style curule savonarola wrought Iron stools, bench or window seat with its typical rolled arm curved sides and savonarola form base, completed ...
Wrought Iron
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H 24.5 in W 79.5 in D 32.5 in L 24.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Cane Daybed
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this early 20th century French daybed is executed in the Louis XVI taste and showcases an elegant combination of painted wood, hand caning, and original ...
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
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H 38.8 in W 76.1 in D 25.4 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style White Patinated Daybed With Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French Louis XVI style daybed showcases refined neoclassical elegance paired with a soft, timeworn patina. Crafted from wood and finished in a white painted surface...
Upholstery, Wood
A French Painted Louis XVI-Style Daybed, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant white-painted frame with teal upholstery, featuring arched footboards flanked by turned posts topped with decorative finials. A refined example of Louis XVI-inspired design, ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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H 38 in W 83 in D 35.25 in
Circa 1880 French Antique Carved Teal Painted Daybed Sofa by L. Bontemps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE CARVED TEAL POLYCHROMED DAYBED Stamped twice to underside "L. BONTEMPS PARIS" Paris, France circa 1880 83" W x 38" H x 35 1/4" D; 18 1/2" H to seat A finely carved...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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...
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
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Daybed/Chaise Lounge, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Louis XVI Gray Painted Daybed, or chaise lounge in the style of Louis XVI, but likely early 19th Century. Height 33 x width 73 x depth 27 1/2 inch
Upholstery
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H 38 in W 24.5 in D 58.75 in
Rare and Unique Carved Walnut Damask Upholstered Caned French Louis XVI Daybed
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous and very uniquely designed daybed or chaise. The chaise features a caned back and gorgeous lively damask upholstery above the caned bench seat. The frame is beauti...
Cane, Walnut
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H 33.25 in W 83.5 in D 35.5 in
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. ...
Chenille, Wood, Paint
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H 17.72 in W 64.18 in D 13.78 in
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...
Wood, Leather