Louis XVI Stools
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
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Banquette Bench, Vanity Stool
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style hand carved and painted vanity stool, bench, or banquette features classic carved rosettes on the die joints above its tapered cab...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Velvet
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming, antique European stool. The cut velvet upholstery cushion has nailhead trim and sits atop a carved apron with floret dies at the fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery
Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and High Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
We had original French 19th century Louis XVI dining chairs from which we reproduced the make and design for our reproductions. We...
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2010s American Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Stool or Bench was crafted by artisans from walnut in the grand Louis XVI style in the late 1800's. The piece features an ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of French Early 20th Century Upholstered Stools with Giltwood Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French upholstered and gilded stools from the early 20th century. This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style stools from circa 1920 features a new muslin upholstery applied on the rectangular seat. The body of the stools is made of gilded wood. The legs are typical of the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary: rosettes on the knees over thin fluted legs at the top with reeding in their lower part. This pair of French giltwood stools...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood footstool.
Unusual antique French Napoleon III gilt wood footstool, stool or tabouret with beautiful patina. This great French Louis XVI...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Patinated Green Carved Wood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly aged Louis XVI carved wood stool with newly upholstered cushion and leaf details to legs. Wonderful carved details throughout.
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1950s European Vintage Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Mahogany Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive or petite footstool from the French Louis XVI period. The stool features a hand-carved mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Walnut and Needlepoint Upholstered Tabouret Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI style walnut tabouret bench late 20th century, having a needlework top, above ribbon carved and fluted walnut legs. Wonderful warm patina to the surface. Measures 31.5" i...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Louis XVI Style Painted Stools in the Manner of Jansen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of midcentury Louis XVI stools in the manner of Jansen. Lovely pair painted in cream with green accents. This has been newly upholstered in a green textured fabric and the reede...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI X Form Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood stool. Upholstered in a nice creme colored fabric. Adds an elegant touch. Circa 1880.
26w x 19.5d x 18h
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French 19th Century Oak Louis XVI-Style Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary little carved oak bench from 19th century France. This wonderful petite bench was made in the Louis XVI style and has a sinuously shaped top with a cane seat that is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Mohair Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI carved wood & Mohair stool
Designer: Unknwon
Country: France
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Carved Wood, Leather
Style: French Louis XVI
Year: 1920...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Fournier Style Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Fournier Style Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman.
Stunning antique French A.M.E. Fournier style carved wood ottoman, bench, stool, ta...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Walnut
Custom Ikat Dog Bed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A custom dog bed upholstered in handwoven silk Ikat fabric, the top padded and at seat height to double as a stool. Brass decorative nailheads and turned wood feet.
Hand-holes in ea...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Silk, Wood
Round Tufted Louis XVI Style Painted Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Round stool, having a tufted crown seat upholstered in twill fabric with nailheads, on a painted base, its apron carved with ribbon gadrooning, rosette-blocks over four round, taperi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gondola Stools, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless elegance of this pair of Louis XVI-style gondola stools, crafted in France during the early 20th century. These stunning stools are made from fruitwood, finis...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
Reproduction French Louis XVI Style Bar Stool with Rush Seat and No Back
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction French Louis XVI style bar stool with rush seat and no back.
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2010s American Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Rush, Wood
Oval Louis XVI Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oval stool, having a boxed seat in mushroom chenille with nailheads, on white painted frame showing natural wear, on fielded apron, raised on round, tapering, fluted legs, ending in ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Oval Stools - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Oval Stools. Item features floral needlepoint upholstery, remnants of label, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Stool
Located in CANTELEU, FR
This French 19th-century Louis XVI stool is a fine example of the elegance and sophistication of classical French design, crafted from richly carved giltwood. The stool’s frame featu...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Tabouret
Located in Essex, MA
Circular newly upholstered muslin seat with a gouilloch'e carved seat rail and raised on four legs with a stretcher. Property from the estate of William Hodgins Inc. Boston.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Vanity Chair with Cane
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Vanity Chair with Cane is an artful example of French craftsmanship at its finest! The round stool itself is caned for lightweight comfort, and feat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Giltwood Louis XVI Piano Stool with Leather Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adjustable height piano stool, in the Louis XVI style, of carved giltwood, its rotating round seat upholstered in leather with nailheads,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted Armbench ~ Vanity Bench was originally designed for the vanity, but its versatility allows it anywhere a convenient seat is require...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood
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 Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Diminutive Painted Mahogany Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming diminutive or petite footstool in the French Louis XVI taste. The stool features a hand-carved painted mahogany frame with neoclassical motifs. The rectangular form is supported by fluted legs topped with square rosettes. Upholstered with a geometric checkered textured fabric in a red wine color...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut and Cane Stool
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century French Stool or Bench was crafted by artisans from walnut in the grand Louis XVI style in the late 1800's. The piece features an ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Walnut, Cane
French-Style Beech Wood Stool Fabric Coating Customizable Bar or Counter Height
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
This exquisite French-style bar stool, crafted entirely in Spain, embodies timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from solid beech wood, it features graceful curves, delic...
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2010s Spanish Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Ash
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Louis XVI Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
This stool is done in oak with great color and deep rich hand carving. Created in the last decade of the 19th century, the stool's apron is carved in a twisted ribbon that centers on...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Oak
Lovely Louis XVI Oval Floral Needlepoint Stool Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely 19th century carved walnut oval stool/bench made in the Louis XVI taste. Featuring a needlepoint upholstery and brass nailhead trim. Intricately carved apron with turned legs....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Piano Stool with Mouton Reverse System and Silk Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand carved square walnut piano stool marked with iron brand of MOUTON B.SCDC reverse system. The silk upholstery is not in good condition but is the authen...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Wood
French Ebonized & Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century square piano stool with recent ebonized (painted) finish and reupholstered seat to emphasize the Louis XVI style. The boxy sea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Lacquer Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Venetian lacquer stools
Round shape with carved feline feet
Italian, 18th Century
Measures: Height 18.5 in.; Diameter. 16.5 in.
INV: 60.
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French Louis XVI style stool with worn silk upholstery. The frame has classic carved rosettes with fluted and tapered legs. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the cu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Brass
A Fine & Rare Pair of Stools by Jean Baptiste Lelarge III, 18th Century
By Jean Baptiste Lelarge III
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine & Rare Pair of Louis XVI
Painted & Giltwood Stools
Stamped Lelarge
18th Century
Jean Baptiste Lelarge III
Maitre 1775
Height of back 24 in.
Height of seat ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Stools
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful stool perfect for any space. Made in France, this 19th century stool has a brightly colored leather upholstered seat, atop four elegantly fluted and tapered legs with bra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Tabouret
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style giltwood tabouret, late 19th century, having a needlework top, above ribbon carved and fluted legs. Wonderful old warm patina to th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Mahogany
Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an estate in the residence side of the Carlyle in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Stools, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Stools with upholstered seats covered in red and gold fabric on four carved legs joined by an X-form stretcher on ball feet. 18.25" H x 19" Diam...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery.
Prov...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
Louis Xvi stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include and Jean Baptiste Lelarge III. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,800.