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 Louis XVI Armchair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilded,Painted and Carved Louis XVI Armchair
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Carved in France and Assembled in Chicago COM
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we had been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI dining side chair. Finally, we discovered the perfect Louis XVI dining chair, from an original set circa...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech, Upholstery
Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of two or four period painted 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils armchairs. Sold as a pair or as a set of four. Has early upholstery. 34.25” h. x 21.5” w. x 19...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted armchairs is a superlative decorative accent that just happens to provide seating! Hand-carved from solid walnut, each features a distinctive neoclassical theme in its carved embellishment that is enhanced by the patina of the original painted finish. The contoured oval seatback is framed with spiral ribbon trim topped with roses...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
19th Century French Carved Louis XVI Bergere in Yellow Velvet Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century bergere in yellow velvet and carved frame in Louis XVI style.
France, circa 1880
Perfect condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet
$1,084 Sale Price
50% Off
Louis XVI style chairs in the manner of George Jacob
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Beautifully carved Louis XVI style chairs, early 19th c, with original paint and gilded accents. Beech, paint and gilt, In the manner of George Jacob.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech, Giltwood
Set of Fourteen French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and complete set of fourteen French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood dining chairs. This large set comprises of two armchairs and twelve side chairs. Each chair is rais...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic (18th Century) armchairs with oversized frames carved and painted in a distressed off-white, with oval backrests and seats upholstered in French Beauvais ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Tapestry
Directoire Mahogany Child’s Armchair, Late 18th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The diminutive armchair with wear consistent with age and use.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$2,160 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Green Damask Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted side chairs with 6 fluted column design back and green damask upholstered seats (Priced As Pair).
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Beechwood Bergeres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XVI (18th century) carved beechwood bergeres / armchairs with carved beaded pattern edge on arched back and seat frame with acanthus and scroll carved arms and gold damask upholstery...
Category
18th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
$16,000 / set
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt And Painted Bench
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant bench would be ideal as a window seat, at the foot of a bed or at a dressing table or even a piano. The ends are double-caned with the caning in original condition and a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bench with Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XVI style (19th Century) walnut oval shaped bench with double stretcher and inSet cane seat.
There is a split in the center of the stretcher."
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Daybed Louis XVI Style in Copper Clad on Teak Wood, Daybed by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in Louis XVI Style designed by Paul Mathieu. The earliest examples of the Daybed have been found in Egyptian tombs of the 1stDynasty (3100 BC). The renowned designer Paul Math...
Category
2010s Indian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Copper, Sheet Metal
French Early 19th Century Stunningly Carved Louis XVI Chair with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublimely pretty French carved and grey white painted Louis XVI fauteuil or armchair having oval back inset into intricately carved frame, with seats and armrests newly upholstered i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs ~ fauteuils will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly de...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Canapé Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant French 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood canapé settee. The settee is raised by seven delicate circular tapered fluted legs below striking bloc...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely Italian antique armchairs, set of 2, 1930s. These armchairs are Louis XVI style in lacquered wood with fine gilt decorations. Upholstered in green imitation leather. This beau...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
Late 20th century
Carved hand painted and gold gilt mah...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Circa 1880 Pair Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergeres
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1880 Pair Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergeres
Gorgeous chairs purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,371 Sale Price
34% Off
Carved French Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs With Floral Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
Stunning pair of early 20th-century French Louis XVI style bergère armchairs. Upholstered in a floral fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Jansen Style Fauteuils or Armchairs, Louis XVI Form with Velvet Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Jansen style Fauteuils or armchairs each having the Louis XVI form with sculptured velvet fabric The pair finely upholstered in gold velvet having a foliate damask pattern, w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of three Louis XVI Chairs, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Set of three Louis XVI chairs, Germany 1780-1800. The chairs are made of walnut, finely carved with typical Louis XVI motifs on backs, legs and the frames of the seats. The oval shap...
Category
1780s German Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,100 / item
Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of classic whitewashed Louis XVI armchairs with blue velvet, from a small chateau in the Dordogne valley. In excellent condition for their age, they may be kept as is, or refres...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Suede, Wood
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood bench. The bench is raised by six turned circular tapered legs with a top and bottom half round band. The apron has at att...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th-20th century paint decorated Louis XVI style Swedish side chairs. This fine pair of French Louis XVI style side chairs are stunning and the quality of the carvings and paint is unsurpassed. The simply breathtaking wood work certainly done for someone of wealth and statue. The pair in a seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent.).gilt carved arm chairs with carved oval back frame and white damask upholstery (PRICED AS Set)
Antique condition."
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
$25,000 / set
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Carved Bergère Armchair
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful English Georgian style ornately carved armchair by Ralph Lauren for Henredon Furniture. This French inspired generously scaled bergère chair features original RL white glo...
Category
Early 2000s Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
$4,800 / item
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
French Louis XVI style two-seat sofa, hand-carved in solid wood, upholstered with a white Calico and painted in an aged white gesso.
Category
2010s English Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$5,055
French Design, Louis XVI, Small Chairs, Ivory Painted Wood, Fabric, France 1740s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 18th century French Musician's chairs, Diminutive chair or stools each in a Swedish paint decorated original finish with new upholstery.
Prov...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gondola Stools, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Leimen, DE
Experience the timeless elegance of this pair of Louis XVI-style gondola stools, crafted in France during the early 20th century. These stunning stools are made from fruitwood, finis...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Four 18th century Louis XVI Chairs, Cherry
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique set of four 18th century Louis XVI Chairs comes from Southern Germany. The chairs have a beautiful open back brezel design. Th...
Category
1780s German Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cherry
SALE 18th Century Louis XVI Bergère from France by P. Bernard and JME
By Pierre Bernard
Located in Sofia, BG
A masterfully carved 18th century Louis XVI bergère from France, resting on fluted tapered legs. The chair frame is embellished with fantastic detailed carvings, cabriolet back with ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Walnut
$7,030 Sale Price
38% Off
Late 19th Century Carved Oak Louis XVI Stool
Located in Hudson, NY
This stool is done in oak with great color and deep rich hand carving. Created in the last decade of the 19th century, the stool's apron is carved in a twisted ribbon that centers on...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Louis XVI Armchairs, 19th Century, France
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of four original Louis XVI armchairs dates back to around 1830 and comes from France. The elegant armchairs have an oval shaped backrest, The four fluted legs are connected ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of red giltwood Louis XVI style pair of chairs, likely originated from France circa 20th century.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Caned Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Louis XVI style side chairs. The finish is a light natural color with a slight touch of white. The seat is caned & the oval back is double hand caned. Very well const...
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane
$1,250 / set
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. ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$619 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, Provincial France 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover a stunning pair of 18th century French Provincial Louis XVI armchairs featuring elegant oval-shaped backs. These exquisite armchairs showcase the timeless beauty of Louis XV...
Category
1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Antique Hand Carved and Painted Cane Bench, Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French antique hand carved and painted cane bench in Louis XVI style. There is a pair of side chairs that matches perfectly the bench.
Fran...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,448 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique bench classicism walnut two-seater
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Simple elegance
✓ Dainty & timeless
✓ High-quality workmanship
Dimensions: W: 125cm H: 96cm D: 66cm
Article: Antique bench seat
Item no.: 928
E...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Louis XVI Style Beechwood Dining Chairs Set of Eight
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs. Chairs feature timeless balloon backs, rich, supple brown leather seats, and fluted legs with brass caps. Leather seats are remov...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Jean-Baptiste 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Chairs
Excellent condition & Purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Gilded Lyre Chairs with Deep Red Velvet Inspired by Jacob
Located in London, Park Royal
a Pair of Giltwood Louis XVI style chairs with Lyre back .
Models inspired by george Jacob who was one of the best Master in the 18th century Paris...
Category
2010s British Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s.
They are of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. They sit on wonderful cabriol...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$3,389 / set
Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
Classic louis XVI-style makes these chairs desirable.
Fine giltwood carving and carpentry are evident.
They are well constructed without any loose joints.
They sit very well and the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Armchairs French Louise XVI Period White and Blue Floral Fabric French
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs French Louise XVI period white and blue floral fabric French. A pair of armchairs made during the Louise XVI period in France. Frame in a white washed finish. Oval back spl...
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather will make an excellent addition to your dining experience! The neoclassical architecture is immediately ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Winged Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your formal living room or den with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Created in France, circa 1880, the large, classic bergeres stand on carved tapered and fluted legs over a bombe apron. Each wide and rounded back features very fine details including a carved eagle figure at the pediment flanked by two columns topped with carved sphere...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Black and White
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Louis XVI style arm chairs in black and white. Finished in a designer white lacquer and upholstered in a designer black pin ...
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Basket Love Seat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A basket love seat style Louis XVI.
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$2,621
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
Materials
Wood
$2,044 Sale Price / set
40% Off
French 18th Century Oak Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This rare French 18th century Louis XVI armchair reclines, and features a hand carved solid oak frame with shaped arms that curve down to the chair’s scalloped base and turned baluster legs. The high chair back reclines using two forged iron handles on each arm, giving the versatile armchair three comfortable reclining positions. The recliner is upholstered in a worn, brightly colored floral fabric secured with brass nailheads. View the detailed images to see the current condition of this antique recliner...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Jansen Style, Louis XVI, French Armchair, Ivory Painted Wood, Silk, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI style bergère, arm or wingback chair in a fine silk velvet upholstery attributed to Maison Jansen. The finest carvings possible on this bell flower motif frame with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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.
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