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Louis XVI Side 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
Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs, Waxed Fruitwood, Pair, circa 1785
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Chic pair of last quarter 18th century Italian neoclassical Louis XVI style side chairs having carved, waxed fruitwood frames; the rectangular backs with twisted-rope borders connect...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fruitwood

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 crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs in a chalky grey finish have a round...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Pine

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Floral Needlepoint Accent Chair White Gold
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Floral Needlepoint Accent Chair White Gold. Item features floral carving, Oval back, Fluted column form legs,...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered period French Louis XVI walnut side chairs. Fresh Upholstery, good condition. Measures: 33" Height 18.5 wide 17.5 deep 17.5 seat height.
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this pair of early 19th century French Louis XVI matching armchairs or fauteuils have carved giltwood frames and finely woven Aubusson...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Textile, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century carved giltwood Louis XVI style salon chairs. Each with scroll and foliate decoration to the show wood f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) cream painted side chairs with a carved bow knot top and an oval cane back and pink & cream floral damask seat.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Damask, Wood

Set of Three French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This beautiful set of three French 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs features petit point upholstery. The original patinated, finished frames have beautifully carved decorations and fluted legs and the fabric, a petit point floral design, is in excellent condition and adds the perfect touch of color and texture. With this unique set of chairs, you'll be able to create an unforgettable ambiance in your home and pass on the charm of these heirloom pieces for many years to come. Sold as is. We always recommend reupholstering vintage seating. Ref #: SSN0615-06 Dimensions: 38"H x 19”W x 24"D These side chairs are part of a larger "salon" set, comprised of two armchairs and the three side chairs.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Sèvres-Style Porcelain Mounted Salon or Bedroom Chairs These charming chairs are delicately carved and adorned with attributes of love. The to...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Porcelain, Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant gilt wood chairs with rich floral decoration resting on curved legs in Louis XVI style. France, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Caned Side Chairs are perfect choices for any room, especially Southern climates where the caned seats really show their advantage of keeping cool. Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Caned Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Louis XVI style side chairs. The finish is a light natural color with a slight touch of white. The seat is caned & the oval back is double hand caned. Very well const...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Cane

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chair in Blue Floral
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored late 19th centuryFrench Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence, France. The shield-shaped backrest and seat are newly upholstered in a vibrant royal ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and blue square pattern on seat and back. Chips and loss to gilt finish on both.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood, Upholstery

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 detailing, which perfectly frame its upholstered cushions. Provenance: Private collection of Hubert de Givenchy, Paris. Private collection of Mrs. Susan Gutfreund.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Light Green
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of restored antique French accent chairs in the Marie Antoinette–Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence. Each chair features a finely hand-carved shield-shaped back...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Maple, Paint

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted and upholstered side chairs, circa 1930. Carved and painted white, the chairs have square back frames and fluted legs. Chairs are upholstered with b...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Paint

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century Celadon Painted & Caned Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely beautiful 19th century celadon painted and caned side chairs with down orange velvet seat cushions. seat height 18.25
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Cane, Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs: the wide curving bac...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Giltwood, Wood

Pair of Patinated Wood Stools, Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood stools, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Side Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully crafted early 20th century French Louis XVI style side chair, sourced from Provence. The chair features an elegant oval back, hand-carved floral rosettes at the corners...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Cane Back Accent Side Chairs W/ Marigold Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined pair of late 19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced in Provence and newly upholstered in sumptuous marigold velvet by Scalamandré. Each features an intricately...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Velvet, Cane, Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This sweet French Louis XVI-style valet chair has been completely restored. Featuring a rich dark wood finish, the chair is upholstered in a knit-backed green Coraggio Venetian wool/...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
$1,950 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs, Carved Wood with Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French 18th century Louis XVI side chairs, carved wood with gold.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of classic whitewashed Louis XVI armchairs with blue velvet, from a small chateau in the Dordogne valley. In excellent condition for their age, they may be kept as is, or refres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Suede, Wood

Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Dutch 19th Century Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and complete set of four Dutch 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, walnut, and maple wood side chairs. Each beautiful chair is raised by elegant lightly curved maho...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Maple, Walnut

Pair of Mongolfiere Chairs by Trouvaille of Boston
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Balloon chairs by Trouvaille of Boston in original cream painted finish.
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair. This charming chair is raised by fine circular fluted tapered legs with lovely topie shaped feet. Above eac...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Rose Toile - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of restored antique French accent side chairs in the Marie Antoinette/Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. These chairs feature finely hand-carved shield...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Maple, Paint

2 Antique French Louis XVI Style 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.  
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1910s Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs With Green Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI painted side chairs with green fabric upholstery. The square back pair of chairs have a neutral painted frame and straight, reeded, round legs with a carved flor...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Paint

Custom Black Leather Louis XVI Oval Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A custom white waxed Italian beechwood frame upholstered in black leather. Also available C.O.M.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of original 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs (fauteuils), showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanshi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech

Pr 19thc Louis XVI Distressed Carved Gilt Wood Caned Side/ Accent Chairs Labeled
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc Antique Louis XVI Carved Caned & Distressed Giltwood Side/ Accent Chairs. This pair are both metal labeled. Provenance Buenos Aries Argentina. Front of chairs has been gol...
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1850s Argentine Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and handsome pair of French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. ebony and ormolu side chairs with unusually wide seats. Each chair is raised on four circular ta...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Fauteuil and Matching Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant French Louis XVI style armchair with complementary side chair in bleached wood frames, fluted leg and cubic blocks decorated with florets, upholstered in classic beige quilte...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Beige Chenille - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of early 20th-century French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with an elegant oval ba...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Chenille, Maple

Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
Located in Manhasset, NY
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 Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Ballroom Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th-century Louis XVI carved giltwood petite ballroom chairs exude elegance with their intricate carving, needlepoint upholstery and gilt finish, epitomizing the opulence ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your deliv...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech

French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XVI style (19th century) white and gilt lyre back side chairs with white damask upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI side chairs in new gray lacquer finish and gold stripe todd hase upholstery. Add some Classic Style to y...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Painted Louis XVI Parlor Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Parlor chairs in the Louis XVI style, circa 1940s. Fine quality, attributed to Maison Jensen. Spring cushions. Ornate frame. They look to be very well cared for in original finis...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Gorgeous 19th Century Side Chairs from Rare Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI pair of side chairs from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The attention to detail is evident in the intricate carvings and subtle colors...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style chairs. This stunning pair of antique French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Spindle Chairs – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style chairs, circa the early 20th Century. This pair epitomizes elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship with its gracefully curved backs and arms, enhanced by intricate carvings typical of the Louis XVI style. The turned spindles add a touch of classical refinement, perfectly complementing the overall design. The seats are upholstered in a green and white patterned...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The fine pair of Louis XVI side chairs with an intricately carved frame surrounding an upholstered back and seat with fluted legs, the whole having original paint in a lovely faded p...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Side Chairs in Louis XVI Style in Lelievre Silk
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved and painted in light beige side chairs in Louis XVI style recently reupholstered in Lelievre silk in green covered with small colourful flowers. Very ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Silk, Wood

French Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed
Located in Miami, FL
French 18th Century Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped - Signed This exceptional pair of Louis XVI period armchairs, dating to the late 18th century, bears the presti...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted legs, carved rosettes and linen upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI rush seat bar stool with back support. Materials and techniques notes: Wood with rush seat. Side chairs $847, armchairs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats (Priced As Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Coat of Arm Embossed Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) side chair with a raised embossed leather coat of arms pattern on the seat and back
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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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 Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs, Hand Carved European Beechwood Frame
Located in New York, NY
These Louis XVI side chairs are upholstered in Johnson Hartig/Libertine for Schumacher Bodhi Tree fabric in Yellow & Pink (178560).
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Boudoir Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved Boudoir side chairs. The low giltwood carved frames with a padded tapered backrest crowned with carved crossed flaming tor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Silk, Giltwood

Louis Xvi side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI side 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 side 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 side 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include American of Martinsville, Drexel, Jumbo Collection, and Formations. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $56,000 while the average work can sell for $2,938.

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