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.
Antique French 18th Century Canapé en Corbeille/Marquise Bergere Settee Original
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Louis XVI upholstered settee or canapé en corbeille featuring a curved barrel back. Originally, the frame to our Louis XVI chair was painted in layers: close-ups detai...
Gesso, Silk, Oak, Down, Paint
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century, ans it can be used as bench for stuffed animals and dolls in a children's bedroom o...
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Louis XVI Style Wingback Settee with Original Gilding and New Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style settee from the early 19th century, with original gilding and new upholstery. Born in France during the early years of the 19th century, this settee features...
Upholstery, Wood
19thc Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely 19th century French Louis XVI style carved fruitwood settee features a floral cartouche at the crest and at the bottom front corners. The back and bottom of the settee ar...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$2,620
Louis XVI style settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI Style settee has an oval back and a graceful shape. The frame is sturdy And it is beautifully gilded. The fabric is new and spotless. The legs are reeded and Tapered...
Upholstery, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely Louis XVI-style settee from 19th-century France with floral upholstery. The carved wood Louis XVI frame has a worn painted finish and a richly patinated surface. The uphol...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
French giltwood and tapestry five-piece salon suite Louis XVI style, circa 1890. Comprising a canape and four fauteuils upholstered in French Aubusson tapestry's depicting children a...
Wool
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...
Wool, Upholstery
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Brass
Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With handsome Dark Stained and very well-carved frame depicting Scrolls and Shells. The divided Settee Back with separate Pads and the Legs terminating in a Snail’s Head foot. Uphols...
Fabric, Wood
$1,500Sale Price|53% Off
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
Gold Leaf
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scr...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
French Louis XVI painted wood and cane settee, canape, banquette
Located in London, GB
A very elegant Louis XVI painted wood and cane settee, canape, banquette. Will have been re-caned at some point and possibly repainted or refinished. Minor damage, please view photos...
Cane, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Settee in Celadon Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A late 18th-century French Louis XVI carved walnut settee, sourced in Loire Valley, France. Crafted in solid walnut, the settee features a long upholstered seat and back framed by th...
Brass
19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Belmont, MA
Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...
Pearwood
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI style settee is a masterpiece of elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship. Featuring a finely carved giltwood frame, the settee is adorned with delicat...
Beech
$4,547Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XVI style Carved Gilt Settee C. 1960's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 38.5 inches high x 65.75 inches wide x 32.5 inches deep. Seat Height 21 inches A refined expression of neoclassical elegance, this vintage French Louis XVI style settee...
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style canapé corbeille settee. The crest rail, surmounted with an acanthus spray, curves round in the traditional basket shape to top s-scroll beveled arms. Round tapered...
Wood
$2,629Sale Price|25% Off
19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
$28,750Sale Price / set|36% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Marquises Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved marquises bergere wide-armchairs, each with four fluted scrolled legs, a bowed finely carved top back...
Giltwood
Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Luxurious French upholstered Louis XVI style corner settee banquette with one piece seating cushion, and 5 back cushions. A similar Maison Jansen Corner Canapé can be seen in James ...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated & Gilt Carved Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 40.75 inches high x 53.75 inches wide x 30.75 inches deep. Seat Height 17.5 inches Absolutely stunning antique French Louis XVI style painted and gilt settee, a beautifu...
Walnut, Upholstery, Wood
French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Canape
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a sofa Corbeille which means Basket because it wrapped you inside the sofa. Beautiful Louis XVI line with little pineapples on the frame. The fabric is in good condition. Won...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Settee With Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant French Louis XVI style settee, crafted in France, most likely in Lyon, circa 1905–1910. Since the 17th century, Lyon has been one of France's leading centers for the producti...
Wool, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Gold Painted Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair. Item features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, gold distress painted finish, nicely ...
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style, Canape or Settee, Tapestry, Walnut, France, 20th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Canape or Settee, Tapestry, Walnut, France, 20th c. A walnut salon settee from 20th century France in the Louis XVI style. A canape en corbeille settee having figur...
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique hand-carved Bench done in style of Louis XVI with hand-woven cane seat
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique hand-carved bench or settee done in Louis XVI style. It features a hand-woven cane seat and rich ornaments carved into wood typical f...
Cane, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Graceful, refined, and unmistakably elegant, this exceptional French Louis XVI style painted and parcel-gilt settee is a timeless example of neoclassical design inspired by the roya...
Textile, Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee C. 1900's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 39 1/4 in W: 49 in D: 28 1/2 in SH: 18 3/4 in Refined, elegant, and beautifully crafted, this Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee, dating to the early 1900...
Upholstery, Wood
19th c French Louis XVI Adam Weisweiler Style Bronze Mounted Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant bronze-mounted and ebonized settee is a sophisticated interpretation of the celebrated Neoclassical designs associated with Adam Weisweiler, one of the most distinguis...
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an...
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Green Blue Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Elegant Louis XVI Giltwood Settee with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Wichita, KS
Elegant French Louis XVI giltwood settee with new linen upholstery, ribbon gimp and nailhead trim. The body of the settee is decorated with raised floral detail, fluted legs and an o...
Fabric, Giltwood
$17,500Sale Price / set|50% Off
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces
Located in Houston, TX
A grand salon suite comprising a settee, four arm chairs and one side chair Each finely detailed with a crest rail centering a ribbon- tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a...
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee, water gilded and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Teal Damask Settee Window Bench
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Teal Damask Settee Window Bench Dimensions : 41" Wide X 23" Deep X 37" Tall This stunning settee was made in the early 20th century...
Walnut
$2,119Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee P...
Rattan, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Newly Upholstered
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Settee is a striking piece of furniture that exudes elegance and charm. Its serpentine front shape and rounded backrest are distinctive featu...
Fabric, Wood
Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Settee, Wood Frame with Upholstery, Antique, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Louis XVI settee showcases the refined elegance characteristic of the neoclassical era. The carved wooden frame retains trace...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Cane Settee With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XVI style cane settee featuring a beautifully carved and painted white wood frame with three paneled woven cane back, graceful turned legs, and distinctive turned arm support...
Velvet, Cane
Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage carved Louis XVI settee with cream cotton upholstery, tight back and removable down cushion seat. The French frame is carved with acanthus leaf and scroll detail. Fabric is...
Fabric, Wood, Down
Louis XVI Style Settee With Ram's Head Arms And Bird Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Louis XVI style settee with a heavily carved frame featuring the armrests of the sofa are prominently carved in the form of ram's heads in the neoclassical style. The sofa with a c...
Fabric, Wood
1980s French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Rope Twist Settees with Gold
Located in Perkasie, PA
Pair French Louis XVI Style Rope Twist Settees – Item 65123EC This stunning matching pair of French Louis XVI-style settees combines graceful classical proportions with beautifully ...
Upholstery
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, p...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French 1900s Louis XVI Style Walnut Settees with Scrolling Arm Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut settees from the early 20th century, with scrolling arm supports, fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during the early years of ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,698Sale Price|37% Off
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Painted and Gold Gilt Bench Settee Ca 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Louis XVI style hall bench settee with sweeping arms, and 6 fluted legs. Antique beige and soft blue 2-tone patina highlighted by gold gilt details, Tuscany, circa 1820. Pro...
Gold
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wingback Settee with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood wingback settee from the 19th century, with carved foliage motifs and distressed patina. Created in France during the 19th century, this giltwood se...
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet upholstered seat and back Antique condition. Shows wear and tear
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI beechwood settee in gold tone on tone damask silk with carved arms and legs. Beautiful workmanship to the frame is evident in the intricate carvings throughout, with floral...
Damask, Silk, Beech
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style Giltwood Settees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settees. Each beautiful settee is raised on four straight tapered and fluted legs with finely carved ...
Giltwood
Louis XVI Bench Hand Carved Gilt Hardwood Woven Caning Brass Taupe Brown Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Louis XVI Bench gilt hand carved hardwood, handwoven Cane Backrest and Taupe color Cotton Fabric Upholstery, made in USA. The tapered legs on thi...
Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood settee. This beautiful settee is raised on four straight tapered and fluted legs with finely carved rosette t...
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The carved giltwood furni...
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique Directoire Sofa Settee W Nancy Corzine Yellow Upholstery
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Directoire Sofa Settee W Nancy Corzine Yellow Upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences
Located in Norwood, NJ
Three-Piece French Neoclassical Revival Salon Set with Directoire Influences. This elegant three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two armchairs beautifully blending Louis XVI ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint