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Louis XVI Dining Room 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
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated dining chairs. Each arm chair is raised by fine and uniquely shaped circular fluted legs below carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid-century French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs combine timeless classical design with luxurious comfort to enhance your dining and entertaining experience! The contoured...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The striking contrast between the chalky white painted finish and the deep, chocolate brown leather upholstery is what makes these chairs so good looking. The chairs feature a square...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Ethan Allen French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Ethan Allen USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful carved cherry wood, with upholstered seats and backs. ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We will never tire of Louis XVI style dining chairs. With their clean, elegant lines, they can go anywhere. These oval back chairs have a white painted finish and are upholstered in ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Ten French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of ten early 20th century French painted dining chairs with orange velvet upholstery. The set consists of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5" wide 2...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six midcentury French dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature carved and painted frames in a lovely off-white color. The frames have ov...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (12) French Louis XVI style dining chairs. The chairs each stand on four straight fluted legs. The finish was originally paint, but the paint has been removed leaving a lovely...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Medaillon Back Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Indulge in a touch of opulence with this charming set of four Louis XVI carved and paint Médaillon back chairs. The exquisite upholstery perfectly complements the curved and fluted...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Walnut Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight 19th century walnut dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a round back with an urn or lyre form splat. The seat has a caned...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of eight late 19th century French painted dining chairs featuring a fabulous dark amber mohair upholstery. The chairs are crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste with oval...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Danish Louis XVI Chairs in White Painted and Gold Beech
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Pair of elegant Louis XVI chairs, 1780-1800. Original white, douce gold. Chair back with geometric cut-outs and tapered legs with carvings. Seats reupholstered with linen. Good na...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Set of Six French Burlwood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six French dining chairs hand-crafted from mahogany featuring a dramatic burl wood veneer. The chairs have a subtle Louis XVI style void of decorative carving so the b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Burl

French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilded Balloon-Back Dining Chairs Newly Upholstered - Set of 4 Gorgeous Set of 4, 19th century Gilded & Hand Carved Balloon Back Fluted Leg, Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs. This Unique Set of 4 Chairs Has Been Completely Custom Upholstered with All New High-Density Foam and Completely Re-Glued and Wrapped in a Gorgeous Plush, White-Gold Italian Velvet. Solid, Sturdy and Beautifully Designed 19th century, Set of 4 French Dining Chairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Caned Side Desk Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Louis XVI style side chair with gracefully curved cane back, fluted tapered legs and brass capped feet, Features new custom American song birds upholstered seat. Excellent vintage ...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Six Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six French dining chairs hand-crafted from walnut. The chairs feature a graceful balloon back in the grand Louis XVI style. The generous seats have been newly upho...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs will make an elegant and timeless addition to your dining experience! The frameworks include contoured oval seatbacks and gene...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Mohair, Hardwood, Paint

Louis XVI Maison Jansen Carved and Painted Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Hartville, OH
Magnificent Set of 10 Maison Jansen Louis XVI Hand Carved, Painted and Gilded Leather Dining Chairs featuring incredible details at every glance. Just an amazing set of Jansen Histor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Vintage Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Maison Jansen Attributed, Patent Faux Seats
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Painted Balloon back chairs, Maison Jansen Attributed, Patent Faux Seats Offered for sale is a set of four (4) painted balloon back dining chairs with deep green faux patent...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Vintage Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Upholstered in Leather
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage set of four French Louis XVI dining chairs have the original wood finish and upholstered in leather with brass nailhead detail. The frames of the dining/side chairs are ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 8 French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cane Back Dining Chairs with Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fancy set of 8 bronze mounted French cane back dining chairs. The chairs feature beautifully cast bronze ormolu mounts and det...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Bronze

Sophisticated Set of Four 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style chairs having an elegant silhouette and a carved wooden frame newly upholstered in a high quality British cotton linen neutral fabric. The chairs have...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Caned Chairs, 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 6 matching side chairs in carved and painted wood with caning on the backs and seats.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Italian Louis XVI Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Karges, Set of Ten
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Karges Italy, circa late 20th century Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with ivory upholster...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four midcentury French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on tap...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Elegant Set of 8 French Antique Carved Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb set of 8 classic antique early 20th century Louis XVI style dining chairs. These lovely carved walnut chairs are in remarkably good solid condition while retaining their origi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Classic Set of Six French Louis XVI Walnut Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb set of classic antique early 20th century Louis XVI style dining chairs with two armchairs and four side chairs. These solid walnut chairs are in remarkably good solid conditi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI style Dining Chairs
Located in Ballard, CA
Stunning set of 6 dining French Louis XVI chairs with the original patina, this set is unique due to the paint colors used and the water buffalo leather used for the upholstery, upho...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Fruitwood, Paint

18th Century French Set of Four Louis XVI Beechwood Medallion Dining Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique French set of four Medallion dining armchairs made of hand crafted lacquered Beechwood, in good condition. The Parisian polished cocktail chairs have an incline...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Set of 6 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 6 original Louis XVI walnut chairs stands out for the finely carved back with an open work palette motif. The chairs have two elegan...
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1790s German Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of six french painted dining chairs crafted in the grand neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The set features hand-carved beech frames decorated with faux rope borders on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of six 19th century French mahogany dining chairs featuring hand-caned seats. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical fluted column front legs. The rich mahogany frames have a round upholstered back with a chevron pattern fabric and matching seat pads with tassel rope ties. Beautifully carved with rosettes on the seat, apron, and delicate ribbon bows on top of the seat crests. Elegant set of French chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs with Cane and Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs with cane and fabric will make a great addition to any room. The classical styling inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture ha...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood

French Louis XVI High Back Blue Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs six
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six French Louis XVI style tall back dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, circa 1960s. They feature carved walnut frames with fluted front legs, sabre back legs ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique French set of four Louis XVI style side chairs in giltwood finish. Stylish and elegant, perfect choice to provide timeless neoclassical styling with Fine dining comfort. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Giltwood

Set of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
19th century. With their timeless design and luxurious materials, these chairs exude sophistication and elegance, adding a touch of refined beauty to any interior decor. The Louis X...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Oval Hand Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century French carved walnut dining chairs in Louis XVI style, with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved legs. All six are very stable as co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

France Pair of Wooden Chairs in Provence Style
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant pair of wooden chair was made in France, following the charming Provençal style. They are lacquered with a modern color, that is a w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Fine Set of French Creme Painted Louis XVI Cameo Back Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic set of Louis XVI chairs that have plain white muslin which could use reupholstery. The frames are in very good condition wi...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Set of Four French Painted Wooden Dining Chairs with Caned Backs
Located in Woodbury, CT
This lovely set of very comfortable French dining chairs comprises three side chairs and one armchair. They are in excellent and very sturdy conditio...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Set of 4 French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introduce a touch of French elegance and sophistication to your dining space with this set of four Louis XVI style chairs. The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the 18th centu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Set of Twelve 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Enhance your dining room with this remarkable set of twelve 19th-century French Louis XVI Style dining chairs. Crafted from solid mahogany, each chair is a testament to timeless elegance and style. The chairs feature stunning yellow leather seats and backrests that are not only comfortable but also add a touch of luxury to your dining room. The Louis XVI style is characterized by its graceful lines, ornate carvings, and timeless charm, and these chairs perfectly embody these qualities. With their exceptional craftsmanship and classic design, these chairs are sure to elevate any elegant dining room decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Superb Set of 8 Maison Jansen Attributed Set Painted Gilded Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Directoire Style balloon dining Rroom chairs are made with immense detail and of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provided you'll see the elaborate...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE French Provincial Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by American of Martinsville. Solid wood with a pickled & slightly antiqued finish, decoratively fluted oval back, sage ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of 6 dining room chairs signed Gouffe a Paris. The chairs are covered of leather and painted. Very Chic and so much quality.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 4, 19th C Style Charles Pollock Russian Imperial Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Russian Imperial dining chairs W Fortuny seats - set of 4. Additional information: Materials: cotton, wood. Color: beige....
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of 10 Antique Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb set of classic antique-early 20th century-Louis XVI-style-dining chairs. These solid walnut chairs are in remarkably good solid condition while retaining their origi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE French Provincial Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by American of Martinsville. Solid wood with a pickled & slightly antiqued finish, decoratively fluted oval back, sage ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Nine 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of nine 19th century French Louis XVI painted dining chairs is a truly rare find indeed! Excellent ergonomics are inherent in the d...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Louis XVI style dining chairs from France with a stylized hot air balloon in the back and gold leaf accents. We love the tapered; fluted legs and original silk fabric.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Set Of Six French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of six French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. The set consisting of four side chairs and two armchairs is raised by fine circular...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Elegant Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Oval Cameo Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage set of 8 Louis XVI style cameo back side dining chairs having oval medallion backs, solid wood frames, distressed painted finish, and tapered legs. Upholstery is an elegant n...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We love the understated elegance of these Louis XVI style dining chairs. Painted in a light gray finish, the chairs have a squared back and seat. The legs are squared and tapered wit...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Square-Backed Painted Side Chair, France, circa 1770-1790
Located in New York, NY
This charming Louis XVI side chair possesses a remarkable solidity for a piece of its size. Built out of hand carved, painted wood, it is appointed in elegant lines of brass detailin...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of '8' French Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Louis XVI style dining chairs in a light natural finish. The chairs are newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. The chairs stand on...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Linen, Wood

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 antique French Louis XVI dining chairs includes 2 armchairs are perfect for creating a light and airy visual impact while providing the right level of comfort for fine dinin...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Mohair, Hardwood

Louis Xvi dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI dining room 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 dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Maison Jansen, American of Martinsville, Salda, and Carl-Heinz Schwennicke. 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 dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $249 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $5,800.

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