Louis XIV Seating
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
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Cane, Wood
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Poplar Wood Pair of Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Louis XIV style pair of armchairs very comfortable. Made of poplar wood with special natural wood finish without color or varnish. Perfect upholstery restored with particular...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Seating
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Jute, Poplar
Pair of Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs Carved Walnut Wood Armchairs France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XIV Bergere Armchairs in Hand-carved Walnut Wood, late 19th century, French, 3 acanthus leaves on each scrolled arm and legs, very elegant cross stretcher.
In original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant French 20th Century Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. The decorative bench is raised on four legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column. Above is the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Elm Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant suite of six side chairs and matching armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1950. Each chair stands on carved "Os de Mouton" legs (sheep bone), embellished with a serp...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Beech
French Rococo Style Fauteuil, c. 1920-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painted beechwood fauteuil in the Louis XIV style with an Italian oil tanned leather seat & arm caps and trimmed with brass tacking. The chair frame has been re-glued, stabilized, an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four French Louis XIV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four bespoke dining chairs crafted from walnut in the grand French Louis XIV baroque taste. The handsome walnut frames have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to me [I do recommend reupholstery on all of my Vintage/ Antique Seating. Frames are s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak Stool or Tabouret
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak stool or Tabouret
Square and upholstered seat resting on a shaped apron with c-scrolls, leafs and central shell motifs. The four legs are carved as square balusters decorated with flower garland carving and joined by a x-shaped stretcher with curvy braces and a central square with a paterae motif. Carved oak. Upholstered with modern gobelin fabric...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal m...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Stool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in Versailles France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on tapered...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage carved oak Louis XV style fauteuil with serpentine front, carved apron, beaded carvings and surmounted with carved shell motif. The chairs with manchettes, the uphols...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of giltwood stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of regency style stools ,gilded wood, one of the most beautiful models of the regency
elegant and refined ,cushions on the top decorated with pom-poms
the quality and the workma...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XIV walnut chair.
Handsome 18th century northern Italian Louis XIV walnut chair. Our beautiful antique Italian walnut armchair was taken down to the frame...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Linen
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique liegoise chairs with embossed leather seats are perfect for the breakfast room, game room, or for use as occasional chairs anywhere in the home or office! Sculpted f...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Textile, Sycamore
Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by handsome square tapered legs with fine reeded block feet and rich foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Louis XIV French Armchair Hand Carved
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
antique Louis XIV style French armchair hand carved
Coloration: Cotton fabric is a light gray with blue diamonds and gold dot accents, best shown in photo 12.
Approximate measurements in inches
46" high at back
27" wide
33" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
22" deep x 22" wide inside seat
28.5" high at arms
Condition Report
Chair is in good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with no notable damage to the wood frame. The fabric has no stains or smells but has some light soiling on the back top as shown and which we have not tried to clean. We photograph our pieces in photography lights...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Cotton
Pair of 18th Century French Os Du Mouton Walnut Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 18th century French walnut armchairs with chapeau de gendarme form backs, H-shaped os du mouton carved stretchers, and recent tan leather u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
LATE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF WALNUT STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in blond bride wood, finely set and twisted. The wood boasts a beautiful patina and their shape is characterized by a refined pattern of carving and turning. T...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Original French Louis XIV walnut throne wing armchair, 18th century
Located in London, GB
Rich patina and warm walnut tones, with wingback headrest and beautifully scrolled arms, the lower frame comprises an H-form cross stretcher with intricate turned legs. Newly upholst...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV Style Child's Armchair
Located in Pembroke, MA
A high-quality, French child's armchair or fauteuil, in the Louis XIV style (Circa 1900), with Scottish tweed fabric upholstery (more recent), brass nai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French 17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Of generous proportions, beautiful turned front legs and stretchers, scrolling arms, Antique faded and worn Needlepoint, not of the period, the legs have additions of 2" at the botto...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Children's Size Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuil, or Doll's Armchair
Located in Manhasset, NY
A chic French, Louis XIV style fauteuil, circa 1940s, distress painted frame with padded back and armrests, floral fabric (poor condition) with nailhead decoration, raised on cabriol...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique French Os de Mouton Armchair with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Os de Mouton armchair with Tapestry is a classic design rendered from solid oak and upholstered in beautiful, earth-toned long-weari...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Super French Curved Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French deep buttoned walnut curved sofa with feather filled cushions, in original very good condition.
You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ah...
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20th Century English Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Reclining Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style walnut reclining armchair from the 19th century, with large scrolling arms and turned base. Created in France during the 19th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in its original verdure tapestry of the period. This is ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless! Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair Louis XIV Antique Style Oversized Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV antique style oversized chairs. The chairs have the original floral fabric with down seats with carved hardwood frames.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French gilt iron chairs by Jean-Charles Moreaux. All of the chairs have a nice decorative pattern.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Oak Stool
Located in Essex, MA
D shaped seat with turned legs and conforming D shape stretcher.
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
having rectangular seats newly upholstered in white linen atop frames of turned walnut with ebonized moldings, the legs joined by elaborately shaped x-form stretchers with three turn...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair
By Pearson Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless! This is a pair of French style carved walnut and leather bergere chairs by Pearson Co., a subdivision of Hickory Chair. The rich saddle leather has a nice patina. The cushi...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XIV Style Walnut Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French carved frame, tufted loveseat / sofa. Has a goose-down loose cushioned seat.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style curved bench. Bench has the original cane seat, has three painted green urns with Greek key pattern to the top frame.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French iron gilt chairs. There are two armchairs and four chairs without arms. The chairs have a nice decorative patte...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen upholstery. Has a loose cushioned seat. Back cushions ar...
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 18th century Louis VXI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a cartouche to the top, with downnswept arms and fluted legs. It still has visible remnants o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry is a special find, indeed! Sculpted in the bold scrollwork and prominent carved ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Oversized Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Louis XIV style ottoman with brass casters and upholstered in leather.
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20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Belgian linen armchairs purchased at Les Puces de Paris.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XVI Style carved bleached wood armchairs, custom upholstered in pulled Belgian off-white linen with nail heads. Chairs each come with fitted cushion. Wood is bleached w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Suite of 4 Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare suite of 4 armchairs Louis XV style, the carving, the hand painting of this 4 armchairs are stunning sold as is.
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1930s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Folding Stool
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Beautiful folding stool in carved and gilded wood with rosettes and acanthus leaves.
Late 17th century
Italy
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
19th century Louis XIV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XVI style bench completely upholstered by us (we are upholsterers) with a superb royal blue and gold fabric from the famous F...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2 Piece Set
This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive late 19th Century French carved giltwood Salon suite, comprising of a Sofa, fire screen, window seat and six arm chairs.
The show wood having wonderful scrolli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century Louis XIV style hand carved Spanish bench or banquette having original deep red velvet upholstery with metallic gold trim tape, bru...
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1890s Spanish Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XIV style giltwood bench. The bench has really nice decorative fabric with a solid carved wood frame.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Stool features tailored architecture and masculine adornment, plus an original painted finish that makes it more compatible with today's casual ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century Louis XIV style walnut armchairs, each with tapestry upholstery depicting rural country houses, scrolling carved arms and legs with parcel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Louis XVI style, armchair features a beautifully carved mahogany frame with it's original patina and new underpinnings with muslin fabric. The chair can be used as is or upholstered ...
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1930s American Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Eight Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Modern Redux
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of eight French dining chairs featuring a modern redux upholstery with a whimsical abstract expressionist figural artwork design. The chairs ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century carved giltwood salon arm chairs. Each with wonderful scrolling, foliate decoration to the show wood frame, upholstered seat, bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis Xiv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
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