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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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergeres in Soft Green, Late 19th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergeres in Soft Green, Late 19th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergeres in Soft Green, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Louis XVI style bergeres, French, late 19th century, the beech frames lacquered in a soft green with beige undertones and carved with palmette details above fluted tapered ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Blue Stripe
Set of Eight Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Blue Stripe

Set of Eight Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Chairs in Blue Stripe

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this set of eight late 19th century Louis XVI style dining chairs showcases the refined neoclassical lines associated with the Louis XVI period. The rect...

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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Set of Two Louis XVI Period Beechwood Armchairs, France Circa 1770
Set of Two Louis XVI Period Beechwood Armchairs, France Circa 1770

Set of Two Louis XVI Period Beechwood Armchairs, France Circa 1770

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming set of Two French Louis XVI period medallion armchairs, dating to circa 1775 and crafted from carved and patinated beechwood. With their elegant proportions and beautifull...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Claude Sené : a pair of chairs - Louis XVI period - 18th century - signed
Claude Sené : a pair of chairs - Louis XVI period - 18th century - signed

Claude Sené : a pair of chairs - Louis XVI period - 18th century - signed

By Claude I Sené

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

A fine pair of chairs, 18th century circa 1780. Both pieces are stamped by Claude I Sené, father and tutor of Jean Baptiste Claude Sené (considered as the greatest and most sought af...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech, Lacquer

Set 10 French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs.
Set 10 French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs.

Set 10 French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant suite of Louis XVI-style dining chairs presents a refined combination of painted wood, restrained parcel-gilt decoration, and luxurious pale blue silk upholstery. Desig...

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1940s Unknown Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Banquette, Vanity Bench, Stool
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Banquette, Vanity Bench, Stool

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Banquette, Vanity Bench, Stool

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late 19th century French walnut Louis XVI style bench or banquette features classic hand-carved motifs of rosettes at the die joints and rais-de-coeur along the apron. Scrolled ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Metal Iron Bench Stool Roll Arm Window Seat New Cushion
Italian Metal Iron Bench Stool Roll Arm Window Seat New Cushion

Italian Metal Iron Bench Stool Roll Arm Window Seat New Cushion

Located in Carimate, Como

Beautiful Italian neoclassical style curule savonarola wrought Iron bench or window seat or daybed with its typical rolled arm curved sides and savonarola form base, completed with n...

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Side Chairs

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Side Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This set of eight mid twentieth century French walnut dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI style and features carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered cable ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Benches
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Benches

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of French Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt benches, graceful and refined, with their original antique white finish softened by time and warmed with touches of gilding. Rose t...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

A French "Canapé à Confidante Sofa" / Couch
A French "Canapé à Confidante Sofa" / Couch

A French "Canapé à Confidante Sofa" / Couch

Located in Pomona, CA

A wonderful and rare "Canapé à Confidante Sofa". A French Louis XVI style frame, fully carved with an acanthus leaf design and showing a gilt tint in ...

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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Beech, Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Style French Armchairs
Pair Louis XVI Style French Armchairs

Pair Louis XVI Style French Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French oval cameo-back armchairs captures the refined grace and sculptural delicacy associated with the Louis XVI tradition. Dating stylistically to the mid-cent...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional and highly decorative suite of forty-two giltwood dining chairs comprising thirty-four single chairs and eight carver armchairs executed in the elegant Louis XVI neocl...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Canapé
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Canapé

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Canapé

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A glorious Louis XVI style canapé-settee from 19th century France, with parcel gilt details to enhance the neoclassical motifs of the white painted frame. Distinctive peaks rise at t...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool
Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool

Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a charming Italian ottoman with a newly upholstered seat in pink linen. The fruitwood frame is a vintage pink and green paint. The piece itself has French Louis XVI 18th cent...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This set of mid twentieth century French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style includes four side chairs and two armchairs. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Ash

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Stools
Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Stools

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Stools

Located in Firenze, IT

This pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style lacquered and parcel gilt stools, designed with exceptional attention to detail, feature elegant, arched X-frame legs adorned with h...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Carved Wood, Upholstered, 1920s
Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Carved Wood, Upholstered, 1920s

Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair, Carved Wood, Upholstered, 1920s

Located in Vero Beach, FL

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair. French Bergere armchair with dark wood frame, rounded back and reeded legs is made circa 1920s. Carved features include scrolled arms and fl...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of 10

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Lyon, France, this set of ten late 19th-century Louis XVI dining chairs is crafted from fruitwood and showcases the clean neoclassical lines associated with the Louis XVI ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Chenille, Fruitwood

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs 6x Country: France Materials: Painted Carved Wood, New Linen Fabric Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year:...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details

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...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Alpaca, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style set of 10 Dining Room Chairs
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style set of 10 Dining Room Chairs

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style set of 10 Dining Room Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Magnificent Set of 10 French Dining Room Chairs, 19th Century Louis XVI style, they are made of mahogany covered of a brown cotton fabric. They are large and comfortable and the fabr...

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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Petite Corbeille Vanity Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Petite Corbeille Vanity Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Petite Corbeille Vanity Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An enchanting jewel of French romanticism, this petite Corbeille chair is a masterclass in authentic time-worn beauty. With its enveloping barrel back...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Wood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs
Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs

Set of 4 Louis XVI Chairs

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This set of chairs are lacquered creme color with a use of age. They are Louis XVI style, they are large, comfortable, ideal as side chairs in a room.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Paint

White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion

White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion

By Bloom Home Inc

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI-style (neoclassical) French arm chairs, late 19th century
Pair of Louis XVI-style (neoclassical) French arm chairs, late 19th century

Pair of Louis XVI-style (neoclassical) French arm chairs, late 19th century

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant pair of French armchairs from the late 19th century that embody the timeless grace of the Louis XVI era, featuring beautifully distressed painted frames, hard-carved crest ra...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of Six French Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Walnut, Velvet Upholstery
Set of Six French Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Walnut, Velvet Upholstery

Set of Six French Louis XVI Dining Chairs, Walnut, Velvet Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

A handsome set of six French Louis XVI dining chairs crafted in walnut during the early 20th century. Sourced in Provence, France, the chairs embody the timeless elegance of the Loui...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Camel Cotton Velvet
Pair Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Camel Cotton Velvet

Pair Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Camel Cotton Velvet

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Pair Louis XVI armchairs in camel cotton velvet. Large vintage carved and painted wood open Louis XVI style armchair / fauteuil attributed to Jansen. South America, first quarter of ...

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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century Hand Carved French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs
Pair of Mid-19th Century Hand Carved French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs

Pair of Mid-19th Century Hand Carved French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of mid nineteenth century Louis XVI style painted armchairs, features a curved top seat back detailed with a central laurel motif and acanthus finials at the corners. Its d...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat. Offered is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI style or French Empire style loveseat or petit cana...

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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Settee Sofa with Pair of Armchairs, Vintage
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Settee Sofa with Pair of Armchairs, Vintage

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Settee Sofa with Pair of Armchairs, Vintage

Located in Andernach, DE

Beautiful remake of Louis XVI style settee and the matching armchairs. Wonderfully hand carved and hand painted, this set is quite gorgeous indeed. Approximately crafted in the 1960s...

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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery

Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique French Louis XVI painted and carved armchairs or bergere chairs, in original paint and blue mohair upholstery with brass tacking. Created in France during the early 20th ce...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Mohair, Wood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Stool / Upholstery Seat
French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Stool / Upholstery Seat

French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Stool / Upholstery Seat

Located in Carmine, TX

An elegant French 18th-century Louis XVI stool featuring a beautifully carved and painted wood frame with fluted tapering legs and classic neoclassical detailing. The generously upho...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs Bergere Chairs
Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs Bergere Chairs

Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Armchairs Bergere Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant pair of 19th century French Louis XVI fauteuils featuring finely carved walnut frames with oval backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosettes accented by delicate floral cr...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century
French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century

French ballroom chairs with original blue paint, 19th century

Located in Houston, TX

These French ballroom chairs, dating to the mid 19th century, exemplify the grace and craftsmanship of the Second Empire period. These would make fabulous accent chairs!! Retaining t...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Silk, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Carmine, TX

This elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs showcases the timeless neoclassical style with fluted legs, carved rosette details, and gracefully shaped backs. F...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Paint

French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880

French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880

Located in Labrit, Landes

French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century, ans it can be used as bench for stuffed animals and dolls in a children's bedroom o...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs with Blue Klein Velvet
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs with Blue Klein Velvet

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs with Blue Klein Velvet

Located in Miami, FL

Louis XVI style armchair with medallion backrest. Elegantly carved and hand finished in a two tone patina, gilded or ecru, slightly aged. Made using traditional methods and materia...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Carmine, TX

Set of 6 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs featuring hand-carved and painted wood frames with elegant oval backs, fluted legs, and carved rosette details. Upholstered in a luxurio...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 10

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Lyon, France, this elegant grand set of ten French Louis XVI dining chairs dates to the late 18th to early 19th century and features oval cane backs and matching cane seat...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, circa 1774–1792. A wonderful example of authentic 18th-century French seating furniture, this beautifully proportioned fauteuil retains the architectural elegance, refined carving, and neoclassical vocabulary that define the Louis XVI period. The chair is presented with an aged and distressed painted finish that beautifully reveals the passage of time, giving the frame an exceptionally authentic, collected appearance and allowing the underlying craftsmanship to remain visible throughout. The chair features a generously proportioned upholstered back and seat framed by a finely carved wooden structure. Its design is distinctly Louis XVI, with a restrained, symmetrical silhouette, rounded and architectural contours, carved detailing, and elegantly tapered fluted legs. The arms flow gracefully from the upholstered back into curved supports before terminating in sculptural hand-carved details at the front of the chair. The apron surrounding the seat is particularly handsome, decorated with a continuous architectural motif and accented by carved corner blocks and rosette ornament. These details are carried down into the legs, which feature elongated fluting and classical proportions characteristic of French Neoclassical furniture of the period. The distressed painted surface is one of the most appealing aspects of the piece. Rather than appearing artificially aged, the finish has the character of an antique frame that has accumulated generations of wear, with areas of rubbed paint, exposed underlying layers, discoloration, and natural surface variation throughout. The result is a wonderfully timeworn appearance that works exceptionally well in both traditional French interiors and more relaxed, collected spaces. The finish allows the chair to retain the elegance of a formal Louis XVI fauteuil while giving it the relaxed character sought after by today's designers and collectors. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of metal reinforcement brackets installed along the rear of the chair. These brackets appear to have been added during the late 19th century, most likely as a period structural repair intended to reinforce the frame and preserve the integrity of the chair after generations of use. Their presence is an interesting part of the object's history and serves as a reminder that this is an authentic antique that was used, maintained, and preserved over many decades. Rather than attempting to conceal these later reinforcements, we feel they contribute to the chair's story and provide visible evidence of its continued life well beyond the 18th century. The chair does exhibit losses and age-related imperfections consistent with its considerable age, including several missing carved rosettes at the tops of the legs, minor losses to the carved decoration, and age gaps visible at some of the frame seams. These conditions are clearly visible in the photographs and are appropriate to disclose for a piece of this age. Importantly, the chair will be professionally reviewed by our refinisher prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the frame is sturdy and structurally sound. Any necessary stabilization will be addressed, and the painted finish can also be carefully touched up if desired by the purchaser, while preserving the character and patina that make the chair so appealing. The Louis XVI period represents one of the most important transitions in the history of French furniture, moving away from the exuberant curves and asymmetry of the preceding Rococo toward the ordered symmetry and classical references of the Neoclassical movement. Furniture from this period frequently incorporated fluted legs, rosettes, architectural moldings, oval forms, and other motifs inspired by the art and architecture of antiquity. This armchair embodies that aesthetic beautifully, with its disciplined proportions and classical ornament softened by the natural wear and patina acquired over more than two centuries. What makes this chair particularly compelling is its authenticity. Unlike later reproductions or 20th-century Louis XVI-style furniture, this is a genuine 18th-century French chair dating from the Louis XVI period itself. The later structural reinforcement, areas of loss, aged paint, seam separation, and surface wear all contribute to a remarkably tangible sense of history. It is a piece that has survived through multiple generations and periods of changing taste, retaining the essential character of the period in which it was originally made. This antique French fauteuil would make an exceptional accent chair in a formal living room, library, bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or private study. It would also be equally at home incorporated into a larger collection of French antiques, paired with an antique Louis XVI writing desk, commode, console, or secrétaire, or used as a statement piece within a more contemporary interior. Its restrained neoclassical form makes it surprisingly versatile, while the distressed painted finish adds the warmth and individuality that designers often seek when creating layered European interiors. For collectors of authentic French antiques, Louis XVI furniture, French Neoclassical seating, antique fauteuils, painted French furniture...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Metal

French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930
French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930

French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An exceptionally elegant French Louis XVI style daybed dating from the 1930s, this refined piece embodies the timeless sophistication, graceful proportions, and understated luxury t...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Textile, Wood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Fruitwood Tub Chair, Newly Upholstered

Located in Atlanta, GA

A graceful 19th-century French Louis XVI style tub chair crafted in warm-toned fruitwood and newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric. The chair has a beautifully balanced, envelo...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the late 19th century, featuring carved ram’s-head hand rests and neutral upholstered seats and backs. Each chai...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman

French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a French Louis XVI style upholstered bench in a blue velvet. It is unmarked. The frame is intentionally distressed. This piece is not very old.

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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Solid Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Pair of 19th Century French Solid Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Pair of 19th Century French Solid Walnut Louis XVI Armchairs ~ Fauteuils

Located in Miami, FL

We have matching chairs and sofa Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut armchairs ~ fauteuils is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blush Pink - Set of 6
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blush Pink - Set of 6

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blush Pink - Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

A graceful set of six late 19th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI style and sourced from Provence, France. Hand-carved and finished in creamy white paint, the fra...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Chenille, Hardwood, Maple, Paint

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined bergère à la reine "Duchess Salon Chair" designed by Ralph Lauren in the French Louis XVI style. The construction, crafted in the United Kingdom, features a carved hardwood...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Brass

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee

Located in Louisville, KY

What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6

French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Carmine, TX

A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic square backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette corner details. Upholstered in an elegant geometric pa...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue & Green Stripe, Set of 6
French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue & Green Stripe, Set of 6

French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue & Green Stripe, Set of 6

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined set of six late 20th century French Louis XVI style dining chairs, sourced in Provence and recently restored and reimagined in our design studio. The frames are crafted fro...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Set of eight Louis XVI-style painted dining chairs — two armchairs and six side chairs — upholstered in blue Cowtan & Tout fabric with brass nailhead trim. Made 1980–1999. Each chair...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse

Located in Houston, TX

French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.