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.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Louis XVI
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century French side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs. T...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Superb Yellow Upholstered White Painted French Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, super clean bright yellow and bright white French louis XVI style window bench with clean lines and simple beautiful yellow upholstery. The piece has minimal sig...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined italian Louis XVI style chairs, set of two. The chairs made in solid beech wood. The seat and backrest are comfortable and padded, covered with elegant fabric decorated with ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Leather Ottoman Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome demi lune vintage Louis XVI leather ottoman stools. Covered in cognac colored leather and tufted in the middle. The gilt wood legs are carved in a spiral design. Pai...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Petit Point Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs. Elevate your décor to the heights of luxury and elegance with this classic pair of 19th century French armchairs. Crafted in wh...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Vtg French Louis XVI Style Pink Blue Carved Bergere Boudoir Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Boudoir Armchair. Item features a solid Carved Wood Frame, Column Legs, Blue and Cream Finish to the Wood which matches the Blue and Pink Upholstery, C...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Vanity Stool 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Vanity Stool with Rosettes & Tapered Reeded Legs, 20thC
Measures- 19''H x 17''W x 17''D
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Set of 12 Distressed Paint Decorated Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original finish including the age related distressing that only time cane provide. The chairs are...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920. The frame having button back upholstery, acanthus carvings and nicely tapered and fluted legs. This chair was jus...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair attributed to Maison Jansen. Item featured is a low sleek form, solid wood frame, shapely oval back, loose d...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Down, Feathers
A Set of Six Louis XVI Style White-Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair upholstered in black leather with nailhead trim; raised on fluted, round tapering legs.
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Painted And Parcel Gilt Bench.
This stunning antique Italian Louis XVI style painted and giltwood bench or window seat is versatile enough to use in a living are...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair (set of 2) benches in Louis XVI style.
Frame in white-painted wood, seats newly upholstered with striped linen blend in shades of green (Forest Green) from Colefax & Fowler.
R...
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Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric Set of Six
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gold-patinated armchair, around 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Large gold-patinated Louis Seize armchair on turned-channeled legs and scalloped band on the frame as well as carved leaf decorations on the armrests and backrest. The armchair has a...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs, and floral patterned upholstered se...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Swedish Louis XVI Style Long Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A long Swedish Louis XVI style bench, perfect at the end of a king bed. This top of this antique bench is made of cane with a light white-washed wood frame. This sturdy bench has six...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-piece Salon Suite.
Comprising a canapé and four fauteuils, the beechwood frames crisply carved with beading, stylised petals a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches made in the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled with horsehair, ready for a custom upholstery...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil.
Our handsome large French Louis XVI style gilt wood fauteuil or arm chair is upho...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Dining Chairs, Suite of Ten
Located in Dallas, TX
Dressed a dining table with this elegant suite of antique dining room chairs. Crafted in France, circa 1890, the set comprises 8 sidechairs and two matching armchairs. Each chair sta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite.
This suite of seat furniture comprises four fauteuils or open armchairs of generous proportions and a canapé...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI style fireside chair in gilded and lacquered wood. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style fireside chair in gilded and lacquered wood. Padded seat, backrest and cuffs, the top of the backrest decorated with the attributes of music, connecting dice decorate...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Massive Swedish Gustavian Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Louis XVI style Swedish banquette is almost 8 feet long. All hand carved with laurel leaves at the crest continuing to an open frame wit...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, the...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs on Fluted Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs on fluted legs. Seats and backs are upholstered in a brown/tan/cream floral fabric with cut velvet details, in very nice condition....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil. Item features beautiful carved scrollwork-acanthus arms, small florets along the back, carvings the entire w...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Canapé seating, which was first introduced in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIV, was a more functional and less formal derivative of a lit de repos (daybed) and was a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in design to the legs, aprons & back. Carved florets repeat from crest rail to front apron....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Bergere ~ Armchair exudes classic style, creating a timeless effect that will work with both casual and formal decors and provide enjoyment for deca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Renewed Louis XVI Style Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,8" / W 20" / D 20,8" Height from floor to seat: 19,7"
There is an amazing set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
Pair Louis XVI Style Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Louis XVI painted barrel back bergeres that dates to the first half of the twentieth century. Barrel back or tub ch...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères à Oreilles with Fluted Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved fluted legs and striped upholstery. Immerse yourself in the opulence of French design with t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Provencal Living Room Sets , Louis XVI style France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Provencal sofa set and 2 Louis XVI style armchairs
under the seat, a pretty Louis 16 cockade
the remapping was done by a professional with a green edging on the straw as originally
p...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans.
This listing is for a large pair of antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches.
This versatile pair of be...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Provencal Sofa , Louis 16 style France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
magnificent little Provencal sofa in Louis XVI style with its double bisote backrest
the remapping was redone identically by a professional with a green edging
it is part of a comple...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
French Louis XVI Style Vanity Bench 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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A French Louis XVI style vanity bench offers upholstered cushion with scroll form sides over painte...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Oak Bergere Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This very decorative Louis XVI Bergère armchair is beautifully crafted from oak and dates from the 18th century. Elegant and comfortable, it has been exquisitely hand-carved, with ex...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests ter...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
Pair, 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Stools in Mariano Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of fine 19th century french louis xvi style stools or benches with authentic Fortuny fabric! Beautiful carvings to edges.
26” h x 23” w x 16.5” d x 21.5” (seat height)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap
Pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs newly re-...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Burlap, Giltwood
Pair Elegant Carved Upholstered Fauteuils inLouis XVI Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs dating to the earlier half of the 20th Century. In a dark stain, the oval backs with carved floral crest rail with ribbon crest, and ribbon ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Pair of Giltwood Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of exquisitely gilded 19th century Louis XVI-style side chairs, with lightweight, caned oval backs and shaped and comfortable caned seats. The front legs are slender ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Restored French Louis XV-Style Loveseat: Timeless Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of yesteryears with our beautifully restored French Louis XV-style loveseat, a symbol of timeless grace for the modern home. Constructed from durable solid wood...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers, Wood, Lacquer
Set Of Ten French Louie XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Harlequin set of ten dining chairs made in grand French Louis XVI style. Chairs feature a molded frame with an oval shaped seat back, finished in a cream colored lacquer. Frames are upholstered in a European style gold and cream velvet with brass tack nail head borders. Generous seats are bowed in front and decorated with carved rosettes on the corners. Supported by elegant tapered, fluted legs ending with toupie feet. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a classic continental profile and color. Made in the style and manner of Maisen Jansen...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Louis XVI, French Arm Chair, Versace Fabric, Giltwood, France, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI, French Arm Chair, Versace Fabric, Giltwood, France, 1960s
A Louis XVI style armchair designed and produced in France. Finest Versace upholstery covers this one of a kind ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
A Louis XVI Style Corner Settee
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Aubusson Tapestry Upholstered Corner Settee.
French, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
By Henredon
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in the 1960's.
All my furniture can be picked up in t...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane
Louis XVI Style French Striped Settee, Manner of Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Louis XVI style French settee in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1940. Elegant profile with rolled arms, carved conical feet, and fully welted new upholstery.
Fully r...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt Bergere chairs C 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Louis XVI style painted and gilt Bergere chairs C 1950. Look at the shape of these frames and notice how the rear legs follow the contour of the frames. This pair of chairs w...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Pair of Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Armchairs Louis
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning pair of original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère armchairs which are part of a suite
These chairs come with a matchin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Rare Precisely Carved French Louis XVI Style Gilded Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These chairs are absolutely killer and carved so well, so precisely that they were made to be special and remain special today. They feature some of the finest carved details, loving...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
A large scale French carved wood Louis XVI style bergere chair.
This comfortable armchair is very decorative and functional, it is pegged together and very strong, the upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Gilded Age Louis XVI Style Carved and Giltwood Bergere
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This hand carved Louis XVI style giltwood armchair features classic motifs including acanthus leaves, rosettes, and fluted tapered legs.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee w Original Gilt Gesso Finish Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style gilt wood settee still retaining remnants of the original gilt gesso finish. Intricate hand carved detailing throughout the frame. Vintage silk damask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Down, Silk, Beech
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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