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
Period: Early 20th Century
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
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
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
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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
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Walnut
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
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
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
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
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
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
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Reupholstered Round Back Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning set of six dining chairs, circa the early 20th century. The comfort and elegance of traditional Louis XVI style shines through with its opulen...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Country: France
Materials: Painted Carved Wood, New Linen Fabric
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Style: French Louis XVI
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs. Handsome set of blonde wood carved chairs in the Louis XVI style from the 1920’s with wood peg and corner bloc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very charming French dining room chairs with a nice design of the Louis XVI style. They are strong and sturdy.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI dining chairs feature timeless styling inspired by the neoclassical movement during the reign of Louis XVI. Starting below we find escargots on the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
French Louis XVI Style Chairs in the Manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style chairs in the manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen.
Exceptional set of seven white patinated chairs in the manner of Georges Jacob, with buttery soft lea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Birch Side Accent Chairs Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Two French Louis XVI side accent chairs featuring ornate carvings with turned and fluted accents and needlepoint seat. Circa first half 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of Four 4 Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chairs with perfect upholstery.
If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted set of dining cha...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 antique French Louis XVI dining chairs reflect a tailored, stately elegance yet retain a certain casual effect thanks to the design itself, and use of quarter-sawn oak for t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of six Louis XVI style painted dining room chairs on tapered legs.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Yellow Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs, 1920s
Located in Southampton, NY
1920s set of six Louis XVI style leather upholstered dining chairs by Fine Arts Furniture Inc. NYC. Beautiful dining chairs upholstered in a yellow leather that wraps both the front ...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered. Could be re-caned or reupholstered. Lovely carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs. Each chair features hand-molded frame with an oval-shaped medallion back, and are upholstered in soft blue fabric with brass-tack nail head trim. Chairs are supported by tapered fluted legs featuring carved rosettes on the corners, culminating in toupie feet, characteristic of the Louis XVI style. These classic French chairs...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
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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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