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
Number in Set: Set of 8
Set of 8 Magnificent Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 French-made Maison Jansen dining chairs in the balloon back style. The chairs show a time-worn painted off-white finish and some tell-tale signs of age su...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Lacquered Wood Set / Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of eight lacquer painted dining chairs, inspired by the grand French Louis XVI style. Each chair is meticulously crafted with b...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
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
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 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
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
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Silke Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French eight hand carved dining chairs in Louis XVI style. All the chairs are in very good authentic condition and still wearing original silk upholstery.
France, circa ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, 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
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
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
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
Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a fabulous set of Belgian Dining Chairs from the 18th C. The delicate green hand painted details on the frame stylize the shape whilst the...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
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 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
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
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
Lovely Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Tufted Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely set of eight dining chairs with tufted back and cerused oak in the classic style of Louis XVI. In great condition and ready to ...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Italian Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Karges
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian Baroque or Louis XVI style dining chairs
In the manner of Karges
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with gold gilt details and upholstered sea...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 8 Louis XVI Style French Chairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of 8 Louis XVI style French chairs.
Painted and patinated wood, upholstered in pale green damask, beautiful model.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Damask
French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
Late 20th century
Carved hand painted and gold gilt mah...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional set of eight Louis XVI style dining chairs, with wonderfully curved cabriolet backrests and sides in the 'Bergere' style. Upholstered in classic green and white stripe...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, 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
Materials
Cane, 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 pro...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cane Back Dining Chairs with Ormolu
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a fancy set of 8 bronze mounted French cane back dining chairs...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Painted Square Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style square back dining chair is one of our most popular, best seller dining chair for us. The frame is made in Italy of soli...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Handmade Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Black Leather Side Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank Collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France, Upholstered in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Although these Louis XVI dining chairs were built for a specific designer, we thought that they were exceptional and opted to feature the Louis XVI dining chairs in a brilliant red l...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
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
Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Oval Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style oval back dining chair is showing here in a white patinated frame and upholstered in a black faux leather. The frame is ma...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most attractive set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Hand-carved, Choice of Finishes, Armchair Available
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 of Louis XVI side chairs from the 1800's in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I’ Oise in France. The seat of the Louis XVI chair was just a little wider and a smidgen deeper and the back relaxed a few more degrees, which makes for the absolute ideal Louis XVI side chair. The antique Louis XVI chairs...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
From our original, stunning set of 24 dining chairs, this list...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Made by Hand Louis XVI Style Chairs Available in Any Color or Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Handmade in France and hand carved, our Louis XVI style dining chairs are truly exceptional and absolutely authentic. Our French Louis XVI handmade chairs are virtually available in ...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs set of (8) in Black Leather, Antique Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Louis XVI style set of (8) dining chairs (more available) with a boxed seat cushion, which eliminates the crowned seat bottom. Our Louis XVI dining chairs are made by...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
19th Century Grey Swedish Set of Eight Antique Pine Ladies Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of eight Louis XVI style dining room chairs made of hand carved pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs in a chalky grey finish have a rounded cane b...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Chairs and Two Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare set of 6 chairs and two Louis XVI armchairs from the 18th century
Very beautiful patina with a bleeched cerused patina
The chairs as well as the fluting are in supe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs Handmade in France from Old Plank Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we had been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally, we found the perfect Louis XVI style chair, from a gorgeous set of circa 1800s in t...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and rare set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by circular fluted tapered legs with topie shaped feet and fine...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Armchairs Custom Dyed Blue Leather Hand-Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank Collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
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
Materials
Wood
Luis XVI Style Armchair, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Luis XVI style dining armchair. It was proposed for the first time in the early 90s and become an iconic armchair for Belloni production.
Wood frame finely h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight French Late 19th Century Louis XVI St. Solid Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of eight French late 19th century Louis XVI st. solid mahogany side chairs. The set is raised by elegant tapered fluted legs. Above is a moulded frieze which is continued on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Leather Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and pressed leather chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant ci...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Eight Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive set of eight late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany dining chairs with six side and two armchairs. Each chair is raised on tapered fluted legs with top rosettes below...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
8 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Salda
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style dining armchairs are handmade and carved in Italy.
The carvings of the ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Set of Dining Chairs from Bellevue Palace/Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
By Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
Located in Stamford, CT
A large set of dining chairs designed for Bellevue Palace in Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke in 1958. All chairs have been refinished and u...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set of eight 19th century French Chairs.
Of the Louis XVI style gilded dining room chairs with beautiful carving all around the oval back. Up...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely set of French grey-painted Louis XVI side chairs, with nicely-carved rope detailing, cabriolet back and cable-fluted legs. Chairs have retained their vintage patterned wool...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 French Louis XVI Damask Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) white painted dining chairs with a carved bow knot top & oval back upholstered in pink & cream ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
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
French Louis XVI Style Arm chairs Custom Dyed Blue Leather, Side chair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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