Louis XVI Sofas
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 Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights and new fabric
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Circa 1780 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Settee Sofa Canapé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI CARVED AND SCRUBBED PARCEL-GILT CANAPÉ
France, circa 1780 cambric not removed to examine for signatures
Item # 404GPQ12L
A lovely Louis XVI period canapé from the last qu...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee exudes timeless elegance with its intricate giltwood frame, meticulously crafted in the 18th-century French aesthetic. Adorned with delicate carv...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Monumental Gilded Meticulously Carved French Louis XVI Sofa Silk Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most graceful and beautiful French sofas or settees we've had in decades. The gold leaf finish sit atop an expertly carved French Louis XVI frame and the silk upho...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Louis XVI Styly Green Silk Velver Canapé Sofa Settee W Clarence House Tiger Pill
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis XVI Styly Green Silk Velver Canapé Sofa Settee W Clarence House Tiger Pillow
Category
1990s American Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling separately. Upholstered in a stunning neutra...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI 3-Piece Duchesse Brisée Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful unique three-piece French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée lounge chair. Pieces include two chairs and an ottoman in the center. New upholstery, but frame in original finish and i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Sofa: Timeless Elegance in Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our early 1900s French sofa, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and classic beauty. Skilfully restored by our expert team, this vintage gem retains its original sp...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Linen, Foam
Fine Louis XVI Style Sofa in Powder Blue from W&J Sloane, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from W. & J. Sloane on Fifth Avenue, New York City. A Dramatic and Theatrical French Style Sofa with a Creme and Celadon Blue Painted Frame having a Carved Flora...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Country: France
Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Upholstered Louis XVI Style Patinated Wood Frame Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI Style Sofa - the frame is patinated wood with new Beautiful Blue upholstery... the trim is in a blue gray gimp... a stunning piece and a compliment to the Bedroom, guest ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI period Provençal carved sofa from the late 19th century, with new upholstery, lovely fluted legs and exquisite carving. Born in Provence during the reign of King L...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Country: France
Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Moha...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Designer: Unknwon
Country: France
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather
Style: French Louis XVI
Year: 1920’s
$4,500
Dimensions:
42”H x 55”W x 26”
Seat Height 20”
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Beige Upholstered Canapes / Settees
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame with a circular panel in the backrest, which curves forward to create the settee\'s ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Swedish 19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vibrant upholstered Louis XVI style settee from Sweden, circa 1840. The green-ish blue paint is original to the frame, worn in few spots adding to the overall antique charm. The high back and shaped sides are covered with yellow and white striped vintage fabric with a border of yellow, secured to the frame and perimetered by carved beads. The scrolling arms feature carved rosettes at the top and at the conjunction with the turned, fluted legs. Two decorative cylindrical pillows...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th-C. French Louis XVI Style Sofa By EJ Victor In Stripe Damask
By E.J. Victor
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa by E.J. Victor. The piece is done in a stripe damask. It is shown with and without the loose cushions. It is marked. The carve...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant French Style Carved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and deep French Style sofa with elaborately carved and shaped frame with a floral basket crest. The arm ends with carved acanthus leaves and bell flowers along the front frame and skirt. Raised on short fluted tapering legs in front and square in back. Upholstered in a very pleasing Aqua tweed fabric. Along with two matching pillows and two complementary machine embroidered pillows with leaves...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa Attributed to Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI persimmon chenille upholstered sofa. Down filled cushions and bolsters throughout.
Measures: Seat height 17"
Arm height 24"
Finial height 32".
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Canape or Sofa displays amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The curved, oval...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century sofa bought in Avignon France having stunning carvings, original wood casters, and all new cotton/linen upholstery including two p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Hollywood, 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...
Category
1780s French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
French 1780s Louis XVI Period Walnut Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved walnut canapé en corbeille from the late 18th century, with carved roses and upholstery. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th centur...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat.
18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat, sofa, settee or divanetto. This stunning Italian lo...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
21st Century Pegaso 2-Seater Sofa in Fabric
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft lines and timeless design for the Pegaso line. The seats are characterized by a lateral opening which gives the furniture a special lightness. The fringes add a decorative note that enhances the sophisticated atmosphere that is typical of Jumbo Collection environments.
Pegaso 2-seater sofa with structure in beechwood. Padding in foam. Upholstery
in fabric MIL.21.09, MIL.21.23 with decorative fringe.
N° 2 pillows 50 x 30...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Newly Upholstered Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Canape
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered 1950's Louis XVI style carved wood sofa with columnal legs and carved ornamental details to corners. Single welting and arm cushions. Down wrapped seat. Age appropr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee or Sofa with Carving Detail, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with carving detail and ending in hoof feet, early 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant neoclassical Louis XVI period sofa or canapé, with down-stuffed separate seat cushion, two small tasseled pillows, painted frame, and tapered f...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
21st Century Grand Armée Corner Sofa in Velvet
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Grand Armée is a line with soft and welcoming shapes, enhanced by the timeless charm of the capitonné manufacturing. The decorative fringes in fabric add a classic note, for versatile and eclectic pieces of furniture in line with the identity of the Jumbo Collection brand.
Grand Armée sofa with structure in wood. Padding in foam. Seat, back and arms fully upholstered in velvet MIL.21.23 with capitonné.
Fringe in fabric.
N° 6 pillows 50 x 50 cm,
N° 3 pillows 50 x 30...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Museum Quality Original Louis XVI Tapestry and Painted Canape Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original French sofa covered with magnificent 18th century Aubusson tapestry bought in Avignon, France. Canape/sofa has a rectangular backrest over down curving arms and shaped seat ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa Modeled after Marie Antoinette Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI style sofa modeled after a set that Marie Antoinette had made for her grand cabinet in the Tuileries Palace.
Reproduced in France, circa 1930, most likely by Jansen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Sofa with a Gray Green Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI style nicely carved canape, sofa with gadrooning, acanthus leaves and acorn finials on fluted legs. This early 20th century sofa is deep and sits higher than most ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and form, the walnut canape has an ochre glaze. Newly upholstered in white linen. Lovely carved detail on sides and back. The upholstered back and sides are easily...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th c. French Louis XVI Style Bergere Sofa
Located in Mckinney, TX
A stunning example of a Louis XVI style sofa with lovely hand-carved details including floral die joins, ornamental whorls, acanthus leaves and fluted legs. The frame features a beau...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th c. French Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th c. French transitional style sofas, having reeded Louis XVI style legs and curved Louis XVI back and arms. Original horse hair and spring con...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis Xvi sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI sofas 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 sofas 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 sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Jumbo Collection, E.J. Victor, and Europa Antiques. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,468 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $6,150.
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