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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Style: Louis XVI
Period: 20th Century
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in timeless elegance with this set of Vintage Regency Louis XVI Cane Back Dining Chairs. With their exquisite blend of Regency grandeur and Louis XVI refinement, these Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Hide, Cane
Antique Louis XVI style accent chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Style chair. painted in a french oyster white finish with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique patina. Upholstered seat and back in a luxurious na...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen
French Louis XVI Style 1950s Off White Painted Bench with Carved Cross Stretcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood bench from circa 1950 with off-white distressed painted finish, tapered legs and carved cross-stretcher. This exquisite French Louis XVI style p...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fantastic Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Style Baker Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of Baker furniture company chairs designed in the Louis XVI style. The chairs are in good condition with mior signs of wear and signs of use such as nicks or ...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Louis XVI Style Sofa in Powder Blue from W&J Sloane, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from W. & J. Sloane on Fifth Avenue, New York City. A Dramatic and Theatrical French Style Sofa with a Creme and Celadon Blue Painted Frame having a Carved Flora...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Polychromed Recamier Chaise Lounge C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique upholstered French Louis XVI style recamier offers pink and white polychromed wood fram...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
Lacquer, Wood, Fabric, Feathers, Foam, Velvet, Upholstery
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
Louis XVI Style Damask Upholstered and Carved Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XVI style damask upholstered and carved settee. The settee seamlessly blends opulence and sophistication crafted with a carved wooden frame that exemplifies the grandeur of t...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk
Renewed French Louis XVI Style Wingback Lounge Armchairs Fauteuils - a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 41,33" / W 17,71" / D 21,65" Height from floor to seat: 19,68" Back Height: 27.16"
Lovely pair of Louis XVI Style Wing High Back Armchairs/ Lounge chairs/ Fauteuils ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Reupholstered 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"
This stunning set of 6 newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Renewed and Reupholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,2" / W 20" / D 24" Height from floor to seat: 18,9"
This wonderful set of 10 newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Medallion Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,2" / W 23,6" / D 20,75" Height from floor to seat: 19,7"
There is a gorgeous set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion back dining room chairs or side chairs w...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of eight French carved dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. Constructed from rich walnut with neoclassical motifs of acanthus and rosettes on the seats...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Renewed and Reupholstered Vintage Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 7
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions:
Dining chair: H 35,8" / W 18,8" / D 20.3" Height from floor to seat: 19,7"
Throne armchair: H 35,8" / W 21.8" / D 20.3" Height from floor to seat: 19.7"
There is rare an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Bergere chair. A beautiful Louis XVI style with a woven indigo cotton. Contrasting back plaid upholstery and chic nailhead trim. Acquired from a Palm beach...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Carved Giltwood And Painted Ottomans In Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century carved giltwood and painted French ottomans. They have been recently upholstered in a royal blue velvet. They are unmarked. The frames show a gen...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Turn of the Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Stool
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine quality and unusual French turn of the century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Stool.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Upholstered Louis XVI Style Curule Stools, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair Louis XVI style Curule stools
20th century
Measures: Height 18 x length 24 inches.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Leather Tufted Louis XVI Style Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century wingback French leather tufted armchairs. The chairs stand on four straight fluted legs. They are upholster in tufted caramel colored leather with nailhead...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Fauteuils Scalamandre Silk Upholstery Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency fauteuils or armchairs in a stunning Scalamandre silk upholstery. I have four pair of these wonderfully deco...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Impressive High Back Distressed Carved Framed Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large impressive high back distressed carved framed wing back armchairs in a fine fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Polychrome Armchair in Green Silk Ticking Stripe
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Lovely antique polychrome armchair in green silk ticking stripe fabric on seat and back. Beautiful painted floral detail to arms, legs and frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
20th Century Lacquered and Giltwood Italian Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chaise lounge from 20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood in Louis XVI style of beautiful line and pleasant decor. Furniture built in a single non-divis...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant hand carved Louis XVI style chair in walnut. The Classic style frame with carve detail on arms and legs, covered in a silk velvet and br...
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style French Open Arm Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Early 20th century carved and painted Louis XVI style French open arm chairs 25" D x 23.5" W x 39" H
Beautiful oyster white painted finish, with...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Vintage Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of vintage Louis XVI-style bergere armchairs have "scrubbed" white painted frames and raspberry cut velvet upholstery in a wicker-style pattern with brass nailheads.
Meas...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of vintage Louis XVI-style bergere armchairs have "scrubbed" white painted frames and raspberry cut velvet upholstery in a wicker-style pattern with brass nailheads.
Arm ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Lyre Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of four Louis XVI style lyre back dining chairs, created in the 1960s by Maison Jansen. Cream lacquer with brass inlay. Re-upholstered in Cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Fateuils
Located in Austin, TX
A generous pair of Louis XVI carved walnut fateuils.
Nice overall detailing, with fluted legs and rails, plume finials, and a gadrooned crest. The sloping and curved armrests have...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
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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