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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Style: Louis XVI
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s.
Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot.
Healthy structure, original upholstery
Measurements: ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Sofas
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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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
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Upholstery, Wood
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 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Period Walnut Hand Carved Canape Sofa en Corbeille
Located in Madrid, ES
A Louis XVI period settee in carved walnut corbeille from the late 18th century, with a slightly enveloping back, characteristic of this period. topped with a few floral spikes. Crea...
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French 1780s Louis XVI Period Walnut Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
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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...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
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Tapestry, Wood
French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges Jacob
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé.
Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90
Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
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...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Louis XVI Sofa Bench Fruit Wood and Light Green Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bench made of fruit wood. Altona 1780-1790 (then part of Denmark, today Germany - a suburb of Hamburg).
Reupholstered in 'Sahco Hesslein' fabric.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Sofas
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Fabric, Fruitwood
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822)
This important Louis XVI sofa was made by Pierre Nicolas Pillot (1748 - 1822) in the second half of the 18th century in France.
The oval shaped seat has a carved wooden band with geometric decoration, gilded and lacquered in shades of blue. The ten legs, shaped like an inverted cone trunk, tapered and grooved, are also lacquered and gilded and originate from a quadrangular golden element with flower in the center. Very nice the back of the sofa, asymmetrical and sinuous line and move. The two external front legs give rise to the curvilinear armrests that end in a curl. From this element unfolds the backrest that completely wraps the seat.
The sofa is stamped "Pillot", signed by Pierre Nicolas Pillot, "Maître" in Nîmes.
He died in Nîmes on 13 September 1822. Fourth son of Marianne Veron and Jacques Pillot, "maître d'école". At thirteen, Pierre Pillot was apprenticed to Mathieu Bauve for a period of six years. He works with this Parisian master probably for nine years as a companion. In 1776 he moved to Nîmes, and after his marriage to Marianne Saulet in 1779, he became a Master in 1780. His workshop was located in the Prat district on College Island. His stamped production specializes in seats, between chairs, armchairs and sofas. His ornamental repertoire is predominantly neoclassical. Many of his furniture is kept in French museums, including the Musée du Vieux Nîmes and the Musée Fabre à Montpellier.
Overall, the sofa has a line that resembles a dormeuse, but with a hospitable and comfortable support for the seat of two people. This particularity makes it unusual and rare. Completely lined with ivory fabric and floral decorations, it is in good condition.
The Veilleuse are sofas for rest or "day beds" characterized by armrests of different heights and asymmetric backrest, in their function similar to the dormeuse or chaise-longue. They can therefore be used as a seat or even as a reading sofa...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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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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