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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 Ships From: Europe
Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Armchair in Polychrome Wood, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XVI armchair in polychrome wood from the end of the 18th century Very beautiful armchair covered with brown leather which has a superb patina In perfect condition and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Set of Four 4 Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Dining Chairs with Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chairs with perfect upholstery. If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted set of dining cha...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Cane Backs, circa 1870
Located in Sofia, BG
Six 19th century dining chairs in Louis XVI style made of hand-painted wood with cane backs and upholstered very comfortable seat resting on elegantly shaped legs. Very good condit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Gilded Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian luxury Louis XVI style 1930s living room set includes: 1 large sofa 4 armchairs Refined living room set in carved and gil...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Poplar

Bench Louis XVI Style in Mohagany and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very decorative bench louis XVI style in mohagany and bronze ,The entire belt of the bench is surronded by finely chiseled bronze, the top of the foo...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century salon suite comprising a canapé / sofa and four fauteuils / open armchairs, each with a rope-twist carved frame, oval padded bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of decorative 19th Century Napoleon III Louis XVI Style gilt wood side chairs An arched padded back with carved flower decoration and a br...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Louis XVI Style Sofa, 4 Chair Salon Suite, Aubusson Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century French Louis XVI style five piece salon suite, consisting of a sofa and four matching armchairs. All five pieces have intricately carved giltwood furniture frames and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Tapestry, Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style painted fauteuils. The chairs have Greek inspired geometrical fluted legs which continue in the upper back part of the frames...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Silk, Giltwood

Two Elegant Antique Chairs from France in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
Two elegant antique chairs from France in Louis XVI style, circa 1860. These chairs are made of solid painted wood with curved frame and legs and have been reupholstered with a beige...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of Armchair Medaillon and His Chair in Lacquered Wood Louis XVI Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
"Cabriolet" chair and armchair set with medallion backrest in carved and lacquered wood. They rest on four fluted and filled feet. The crosspiece is curved. The armrests are threaded...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Stylish & Practical Louis Seize Style Hall Bench / Stool W. Perfect Webbing Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and superb condition, 1960s hand-crafted bench. This perfectly symmetrical and straight lined stool is in amazingly good condition and it is as stabile as the day...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Seating

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Wicker, Wood

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Side Chairs Decorated in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Elegant gilt wood chairs with rich floral decoration resting on curved legs in Louis XVI style. France, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Klismos Style Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs: the wide curving bac...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian antique armchair Louis XVI period. The shape of the chair is very linear with straight legs in perfect Louis XVI taste. Wide and com...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

19th Century, Pair of French Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French lacquered and giltwood armchairs Measurements: cm H 98 x W 62 x D 65, seat H 44 cm This delightful pair of armchairs, in lacquered and gilded wood, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Cane Armchair, 1870s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French Louis XVI cane armchair Bergere from 1870s. Has been painted in grey. Nice quality.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair Metal Ornaments Red Velvet
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful chair made in France, circa 1860. Special about the chair are the metal ornaments and the headline contains initials. The chair is fully new upholstered in red velvet.  
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Metal

19th Century Petite French Ballroom Side Chair, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Petite French ballroom side chair, in Louis XVI style having a giltwood frame with carved floral ornaments. The front legs are curved and the seat is semi round in front having a cus...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Two Elegant French Armchairs in the antique Louis Seize Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and polished. Straight, backrest frame. Frame with carved frame on conical, carved legs. Carved armrests rise slightly to the rear. The seat and backrest are ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Luis XVI Style Armchair, Hand Carved and Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Luis XVI style dining armchair. It was proposed for the first time in the early 90s and become an iconic armchair for Belloni production. Wood frame finely h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Two Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These beautiful late 19th-century fauteuils (armchairs) are designed in the style of furniture crafted in France in the Louis XVI period (1774-92). The chairs’ frames are crafted...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Set of Four Louis XVI Gilt Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in London, GB
A magnificent set of four gilt Louis XVI chairs, comprising of two armchairs and two side chairs, circa 1780. Of exceptional quality these chairs are hand-carved and finished in gil...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

19th C. French 3 Piece Giltwood Salon Suite, Settee, Pair Armchairs, Tapestry
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The carved giltwood furn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Wood Armchair by George Jacob
Located in Berlin, DE
French 18th century Louis XVI painted wood armchair by George Jacob (1739-1814) A Louis XVI period armchair or fauteuil "en cabriolet' made ca. 1775-1779 showing the stamp of Georges Jacob (1739-1814). The carved paintwood fauteuil with round and slightly curved padded back and seat within a moulded French Grey paintwood frame showing a beautiful original patina, on fluted tapering legs. The armrests with scroll ends and partial upholstery. The armchair or fauteuil upholstered in the French tradition with an elegant linen fabric copying a Louis XVI silk jacquard with a traditional colorful ribbon&flower ornament on a vivid blue ground. Georges Jacob was one of the most prominent Parisian chair...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Linen

18th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs or fauteuils, Luis XVI, late 18th century, in walnut wood with back sculpted in guilloche, on fluted tapering legs, the interior has been reinforced and restored, u...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Empire Style Open Armchairs Blue Fabric, Chippy White and Gold, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous pair or crème or chippy white paint chairs in an Empire Style. These chairs have beautiful guilt details throughout. Add an elegant touc...
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1950s German Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood, Wood

8 French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cherry Dining Chairs
By Salda
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style dining armchairs are handmade and carved in Italy. The carvings of the ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Cherry

20th Century Lacquered Wood and Vienna Straw Louis XVI Style Italian Sofa, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Sofa in Louis XVI style from the mid 20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood with Vienna straw seat in excellent condition. Three-seater sofa equipped with armr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Luis XVI Armchair, Wood Frame Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
LSXVI style inspired armchair. The first one was designed and made probably at the end of 1800, but it is still in current classical Belloni production. Wood frame finely hand carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

20th Century French Seating Group in the Louis Seize Style Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and framed. Shield-shaped, curving backrest frame with perforated middle bridge and Rococo crown. Passive curved frame with carved frame on conical, ca...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

20th Century Louis Seize Style Wood French Seating Group Garniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French garniture in Louis 16th style Solid beechwood, finely carved and patinated.   Measurements: Sofa: Width 135 cm, height 100 cm, depth 70 cm Armchair: Width 67 cm, ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 20th century French Louis XVI style walnut and caned Piano bench from the 1900s. Some scratches on the wood but the seating cane is good condition. Original bean shape. ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Walnut

20th Century French Sofa / Canape in antique Louis Seize Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular ascending backrest frame with perforated rocaille crowning. Passive curved frame with richly r...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé. Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90 Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Beautiful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Chair / Armchair With Green Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very comfortable antique chair with perfect upholstery. If you are looking for an incredibly well handcrafted antique chair to g...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Nutwood

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Round Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French piano stool hand carved and hand painted in light green and orange. Very stable piece with its original upholstery that may be adjus...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace. Sofa on turned stipe legs and waist with dice with flowers, repeating the decoration of the legs in columns on ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Other

20th Century Louis Seize Style French Garniture Seating Group
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant French garniture in Louis 16th style. Solid beechwood, finely carved and edged. Measurements: Sofa: Height 101 cm, length 133 cm, depth 62 cm Armchair: Width 64 cm, ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Beech

Louis XVI Style Sofa, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
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Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric

Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Chairs Louis Seize XVI, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood, colored and gilded. Cambered and carved frame on carved, tapering legs. Oval backrest frame with rich carving which is partially gilded. The seating area has a Classic, C...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of 8 Chairs, Louis XVI Style, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 8 chairs, Louis XVI style, new upholstery.
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Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Louis XVI Revival Style Chair by Simon Loscertales Bona, Spain
Located in Delft, NL
Louis XVI revival style chair by Simon Loscertales Bona Zaragoza, Spain Carved walnut wooden chair with details with gilt decoration and b...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Armchairs, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Genoese armchairs from the mid-19th century. Furniture carved in walnut wood of Louis XVI line finely chiselled with feral ornament in the upper part (see photo). Armchairs f...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century carved giltwood Louis XVI style three-seat sofa, having scrolling motif and foliate decoration, tapestry upholstery and raised on elegant cabriole le...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

French chairs Original Jacob Model Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century
Located in Paris, France
YOU HAVE THE POSSIBILITY TO BUY A PAIR OR MORE CHAIRS. IMPORTANT : THIS LOUIS XVI CHAIRS ARE NOT A COPIES BUT 100% ORIGINALS !! Exceptional set of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The chairs stayed in the same family and the laque is in it original vintage statement and has been very good preserved. These chairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French carved and painted Louis XVI fauteuils, with oval backs, seats and armrests upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Petite French Side Chairs in Oval Shape, in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of petite French oval side chairs, in Louis XVI style made of walnut with different front legs with cannelures. Hand carved frame and caned backs and seats, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century Fine French Louis XVI Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand grey painted and carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé, two fauteuils and two chairs, all reupholstered in floral...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Vintage Carved Rams Head Armchair Vintage Piece Red Floral Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely vintage rams head armchair with red floral upholstery This chair is in fine order, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, the timber clean...
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20th Century English Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French pair of redecorated and cream coloured lacquered wood chairs with delicate golden painted finish. The chairs have round back in Louis XVI style and are in very go...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

4 Louis XVI Style Chairs, Napoleon III Period, Partially Gilded
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 Louis XVI style chairs, Napoleon III period, partially gilded.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Set of Original Jacob Model Chairs Lyre of Louis XVI, Late 18th Century, France
Located in Paris, France
Exceptional series of Louis XVI lyre chairs in lacquered wood, a prized model and symbol of refinement in the 18th century. While these chairs are unstamped, their details are strongly reminiscent of a production by Jacob: finessed sculpture with sophisticated grooves…these proportions are perfect and light, a touch of exquisite taste. These chairs feature ancient lacquer in two tones (white with blue highlights) The fabric of seats have been restored The assembly of these chairs has been checked and remains solid - The original trim on the springs and straps have been preserved and remain in good condition. The laque is in it original statement, we do not like to make up the antic pieces preferring to leave them in their statements. Nevertheless we work with highly qualified restorers and at your request and charge we can care of it. The 7th chair is free and not included on the picture as it has more cracks and fissures. These armchairs are covered with a luxurious silk a blue gray and silver combination that perfectly matches the original lacquer from Maison Tassinari and Chatel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Silk, Lacquer

Pair of Delaisement Cabriolet Armchairs in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
These faithful copies of the delightful En Cabriolet armchairs from the Parisian master Nicolas-Denis Delaisement show very fine decorations and elegant proportions. The carving cons...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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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.

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