Louis XVI Seating
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.
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Style: Louis XVI
Late 20th Century Karges French Louis XVI Style Gilt Fauteuil Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style tapered and fluted leg Fauteuil chair featuring gold gilt finish beautifully upholstered in exquisite vibrant blue Damask. Exceptional quality American...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of eight French dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature carved walnut frames with classic proportions and exquisite details. The frames hav...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Soft Periwinkle Velvet French Painted Bergere Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic pair of beautifully weathered Louis XVI French bergeres having painted chippy original patina and slightly faded soft periwinkle velvet upholstery. Seat cushions are down ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight Maitland Smith French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of eight mahogany dining chairs attributed to Maitland-Smith. The chairs feature a large tufted back with an hourglass form. The set consists of six side chairs and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils with original Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils in carved walnut wood, with stunning Aubusson tapestry upholstery, all in very good condition. Lovely floral pattern on the tapestry, origin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Giltwood Wingback Bergere Carved Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI wingback bergere carved with flowers, lotus-leaf, acanthus and ribbon moulded frames, on lovely fluted tapering legs. Wonderful pale yellow upholstery in gre...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of Vintage Chairs from France, Original painted finish, in a creamy tone with gold gilt and pink velvet.
24" x 24" x 36"h
Arm Height 24" / Seat height 18". / Seat depth 20"
Th...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Italian, Piemontese, LXVI Style Carved Walnut & Caned Bergeres, late 19th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
the chairs each having caned seats, sides, and backs within precisely carved Louis XVI Style frames, the closed sides upholstered at tops the seat backs upholstered at tops, with lat...
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1880s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
This pair of French Louis XV style Fauteuils features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century century Louis XVI Montgolfier style painted side chairs features hot air balloon seat backs and hand carved rosettes at the die joints. The balloon back is d...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Superb Carved Distressed Painted French Rolled Arm Louis XVI Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a blank canvas for your imagination. Imagine this with new chenile or silk upholstery and a refreshed painted finish. The bench is in good condition but will need reupholster...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,062 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage French Pair Louis XVI Style Bergère Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Louis XVI style occasional painted bergère chairs from the early part of the 20th century. This pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from France each feature a loose down fil...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely set of six Louis XVI style painted and upholstered armless dining chairs, circa 1930. Their clean silhouettes of straight lines and squared backs is softened by the French g...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, better known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example offers timeless sophistication, the lines and ornamentation are spare all...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs in Yellow and Ivory Leather, 20th Century
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant pair of Louis XVI style open armchairs, or fauteuils, showcases the timeless refinement of French neoclassical design. Each chair features a hand-carved wood frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Twelve French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand assembled set of twelve French painted dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The set consists of twelve side chairs crafted from beech having an intentiona...
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20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$1,260 Sale Price
55% Off
1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Long Entry Bed End Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful piece in solid Italian walnut wood, highlighted by the upholstered leather using beautiful handmade button-tafted capitonnè craft in Chesterfield style with nailhead finish...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Dennis & Leen.
The chairs are crafted with intricate details, the wooden frame...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Set of 6 Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of 6 Maison Jansen style wooden painted dining chairs having fluted legs with rosette joints and straight aprons. Great bones and frames were just professionally touched...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Lelièvre Paris, Claude Séné II
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath.
I...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Country: France
Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
French Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XVI period bergere armchairs. The wood frames–painted light gray–are carved with stunning clarity & richness in foliate motifs from the top of the handra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood, Feathers
$5,200 / set
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,050 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
- 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$39,000 / set
Set of 4, 19th C Style Charles Pollock Russian Imperial Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Russian Imperial dining chairs W Fortuny seats - set of 4.
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, wood.
Color: beige....
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,200 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th century. Featuring a refined and classic design, these chairs are crafted from carv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa masterfully blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The carved beechwood frame boasts exquisite details, including a...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Set of Twelve Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of twelve giltwood dining armchairs crafted in the grand neoclassical French Louis XVI taste. The set consists of all fauteuil style armchairs constructed from beech carv...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French Louis XVI-style sofa exudes timeless sophistication, showcasing the craftsmanship and design elements characteristic of the Louis XVI period. Constru...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Dining wood and gold leaf
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Dining wood and gold leaf
This exquisite pair of Louis XVI armchairs dates back to the early 19th century and is a perfect example of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Set 10 Louis XVI Revival Blue Grey Painted Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic set of 10 vintage Louis XVI Revival blue-grey painted dining chairs.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,230 / set
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1860, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. Crafted from solid walnut, the frame is int...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of late 19th Century Italian Louis XV style oval back of bergeres upholstered in a green striated velvet.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Giltwood
$11,800 / set
Fine Set of 8 Early 1900s Era French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of carved 1920s era walnut dining chairs. The chairs are in good condition and has plastic slip covers protecting their older or perhaps original upholstery. T...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XVI bergère embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Featuring a carved wooden frame, likely crafted from walnut, the c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs with Plush Fabric
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic set of dining chairs featuring their original creme painted frames with a time-worn crackled finish and beautiful floral chenille velvet upholstery. The chairs ar...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI style bergère chairs. They have gorgeous, squared backs and wonderful proportions. The frames are gorgeous, American-made but look like th...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of four French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. Hand-crafted from oak hardwood featuring an oval cameo back. The chairs have a vintage cream toned upholstery...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four 20th century French carved beech dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a painted finish with an intentionally distressed pat...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XV armchair in carved walnut, petit point tapestry, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV armchair in carved walnut, petit point tapestry, 18th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
A Louis XVI Sofa Upholstered in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fine Louis XVI style sofa upholstered in burnt orange velvet, supported on a beechwood frame with leaf and dart mouldings, ionic columns, and twisted arms which extend to tapered a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Paint
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Louis XVI style walnut wingback bergère chair from the 19th century with carved foliage décor and old blue velvet upholstery. Introducing a French Louis XVI style berg...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of French-made Louis XVI style armchairs. The chairs are painted in a beautiful off-white hue with nice upholstery. The chairs are graceful, and have a light...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils, 19th Century.
25 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 37 ½; seat height 17 inches
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
$2,200 / set
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs. Handsome set of blonde wood carved chairs in the Louis XVI style from the 1920’s with wood peg and corner bloc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,300 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Set of 8 Leather French Cameo Back Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 chairs that have fine time-worn appeal and character. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames and gorgeous gold leaf embossed leather seats and wil...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,950
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Armchair with Floral Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved wood armchair from the late 18th century with oval back and tapestry upholstery. Born during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite sing...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
Louis Xvi Style Leather Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of late 20th Century Louis xvi style plush leather Fauteuils with carved walnut frames & brass tack detailing. Excellent vintage condition; rarely if ever used.. Seat Height: ...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,495 / set
Louis Xvi seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Jumbo Collection, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Drexel. 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 seating 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 $115,000 while the average work can sell for $3,844.
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