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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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Louis XVI
Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Louis XVI Style Grisaille Chairs with Red Leather by Baker, Group of 14
Located in Chicago, IL
Group of fourteen (14) Louis XVI Style Grisaille grey-painted wood chairs with red leather seats and back by Baker Furniture. Late 20th Century. Tagged Baker Furniture in brass on u...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Leather

Louis XVI Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,2" / W 19,3" / D 20,8" Height from floor to seat: 17,7" A beautiful set of 6 renewed French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of distressed dining chairs made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen Hollywood, CA. The Louis XVI side chairs feature an intentionally aged pain...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 20.5 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.75 wide x 2...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ten painted and giltwood Louis XVI style dining chairs circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ten painted and giltwood Louis XVI style dining chairs circa 1950 with new fabric and refreshed paint.
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1950s Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Set 8 French Louis XVI Ebonized Black Lacquer Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a chic set of 8 ebonized black lacquered dining chairs in the Directoire or Louis XVI style. The chairs are in good used condition and may show signs of age or minor stains o...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Style Cane Dining Chairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 4 cane seated cane backed French made and signed "made in France" set of chairs. They are in good condition and have a single visible whole in one chair tha...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set Of 12 Louis XVI Style Faux Suede Leather & Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and well made set that are also quite comfortable. Set of 12 Louis XVI dining chairs with cream paint decorated frame and ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Lacquer Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of eight dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25 inches wide. The frames featur...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 10 Montgolfier Painted White Chairs with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Embark on a journey through time with the Set of 10 20th Century Louis XVI French Style Painted White Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chairs, resplendent in their timeless el...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Dining Chairs, Swedish Paint Distressed, Pink Striped Fabric Set of 12 Swedish Louis XVI style dining or side chairs having painted carved frames and lat...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with needlepoint floral upholstere...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Two French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
This fine chair is a true nod to the classic French Provincial design, crafted with detailed attention to bring an air of elegance to your dining room. The graceful wooden frame boas...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Six Louis XVI Brass Mounted Carved French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted French Walnut upholstered dining chairs. Four side chairs and two captain chairs. Measures 20.5" in width, 21" in depth and stands 42" tall. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Set of 12 Distressed Paint Decorated Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original finish including the age related distressing that only time cane provide. The chairs are...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Set of Six Louis XVI Style White-Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair upholstered in black leather with nailhead trim; raised on fluted, round tapering legs.
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs, and floral patterned upholstered se...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century French side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight French carved dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. Constructed from rich walnut with neoclassical motifs of acanthus and rosettes on the seats...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Louis XVI style painted and upholstered dining chairs, circa 1930. Two arm chairs and two side chairs with carved and painted white square back frames and fluted legs....
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1800, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 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

Materials

Walnut

Kindel Furniture French Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Louis XVI style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1960s Carved solid cherry wood, with caned backs and upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Renewed Louis XVI Style Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,8" / W 20" / D 20,8" Height from floor to seat: 19,7" There is an amazing set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wicker, Wood

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining armchairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, sloping straight arms ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

French Louis XVI Manner Side Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI Manner Side or Dining Chairs, the slipper chairs with striped upholstery and brass nailhead trim, likely of the period. Provenance: From the estate of Arnold...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs (4) Completely and Properly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Dining Chairs that our in house upholstery and restoration department restored from the bare wood frame on up. Everything was done old school, with horsehair and shr...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with blue and yellow striped uph...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Reupholstered Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37,8" / W 20" / D 21,2" Height from floor to seat: 19,7" This stunning set of 8 newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Wood

French Set of (6) Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in Original Paint Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage set of (6) French Louis XVI dining chairs in absolutely all original condition, which means they will require a trip to your favorite upholstery shop...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint, Beech

French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful line with an oval back that we call " Medaillon " Louis XVI Chairs, very elegant. They are in a very good condition, ready to be used around a Dining Table.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Set Of Ten French Louie XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Harlequin set of ten dining chairs made in grand French Louis XVI style. Chairs feature a molded frame with an oval shaped seat back, finished in a cream colored lacquer. Frames are upholstered in a European style gold and cream velvet with brass tack nail head borders. Generous seats are bowed in front and decorated with carved rosettes on the corners. Supported by elegant tapered, fluted legs ending with toupie feet. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a classic continental profile and color. Made in the style and manner of Maisen Jansen...
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20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of Four Antique Museum Quality French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible set of four early 19th century museum worthy French Louis XVI walnut fauteuils or armchairs. Exquisite carving all around, with florets at the top of each beautiful spiral...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A 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

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set Of Twelve French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant set of twelve French 18th century Louis XVI period dining chairs. Each patinated gray/cream chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with top and bottom carved ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Medallion Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,6" / W 20,4" / D 21,6" Height from floor to seat: 18,9" There is an amazing set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion back dining room chairs or side chairs wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq
Located in Sheffield, MA
A fine set of ten Louis XVI style Beachwood armchairs In the Manor of George Jacob 19th century (Four more chairs can be offered with different uph...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight (2 arms and 6 sides) of Louis XVI style mahogany dining chairs by Leighton Hall. They have classic round backs and round fluted and tapered legs. They have a ...
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2010s Philippine Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Reupholstered Square Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,2" / W 20" / D 21,2" Height from floor to seat: 19,6" Original set of four French Vintage Louis XVI Style Cane Square Back dining chairs. Finished in elegant antiqu...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak

Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical set of upholstered French reproduction dining chairs, produced there in the 20th Century. The set contains four side chairs and ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Paint

Set of Twelve Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cane Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of twelve Louis XVI style mahogany armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature mahogany frames inset with cane seats and backs. The frames have a reg...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather will make an excellent addition to your dining experience! The neoclassical architecture is immediately ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and complete set of six French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ebonized Fruitwood side chairs. Each ebonized Fruitwood chair is raised by elegant circular tapered flute...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Fruitwood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs. The fram...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Karges
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Karges Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany frames, with gold gilt...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, 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

Materials

Walnut

Antique Set of Eight French Louis XVI Walnut Tapestry Dining Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of eight antique French Louis XVI dining chairs offer walnut frames with floral tapestry upholstery and raised on turned, tapered and reeded legs; master with scroll form and c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cream painted walnut frames, with gold gilt details, ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Paint

Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ten Maison Jansen Style Silverleaf 'Montgolfier' Hot-Air Balloon Dinning Chairs France, Mid -20th Century A set of ten dinning chairs consisting of two arm and 8 side chairs, after...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Alpaca, Set of 12
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Alpaca, Set of 12
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

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 Drexel, American of Martinsville, Karges Furniture, 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 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 $601 and tops out at $115,000 while the average work can sell for $5,288.

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