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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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Style: Louis XVI
Set of 18 Belgian dining chairs
Located in MADRID, ES
This is a fabulous set of Belgian Dining Chairs from the 18th C. The delicate green hand painted details on the frame stylize the shape whilst the...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Gilt Wood Long Foot Stool 18thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louis XVI Gilt Wood Long Foot Stool 18thC. Measures - 13.5"H x 36.5"W x 12.5"D. An 18th-century Louis XVI style long foot stool, crafted from gilt wood and upholstered....
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 24.5” wide x 35.25” high x 19.5” deep x 16" seat height - A timelessly chic form that works in any setting, this exquisite pair of Louis XVI style armchairs are comfor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs. Gorgeous upholstry and shape
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Hardwood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
$4,800 Sale Price / set
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19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of 19th century French dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs the lat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Mahogany

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

eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality set of eight French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular fluted tapered legs with lovely topi...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

A French Louis XVI style open armchair, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fauteuil is perfect for your office, sitting room or in front of your living room fire. With straight square back, padded arms, bulbous turned and fluted arm supports, round bal...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Fantastic Pair of French Gilded Fauteuil à la Reine Leather Armchairs 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of Fauteuil à la Reine or extremely formal armchairs. The chairs feature incredible genuine gold leaf gilding and beautiful black leather upholstery. The c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Walnut

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Canvas, Walnut

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bergere à Oreilles Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs, 'bergères à oreilles', circa 1880. Created in France, during the 19th century. These chairs feature a wingback design with hand carved mot...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Italian Pair of Side "Parata" Chairs, Wood + Decorated Pink Velvet
Located in Firenze, FI
Pair of "Parata" side chairs from the Louis XIV period (18th Century) made in Lombardy, in Northern Italy, with skilfully carved wood. The two chairs have a high back, padded and co...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublimely elegant plush 19th century gilt wood Louis XVI French loveseat having gorgeous scalloped high back, bronzed aged patina, cabriole legs and curvy arms. The new upholstery j...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes The refined pair of corbeille sofas, made in France in the second half of the eighteenth century, Louis XVI P...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most attractive set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

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 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

Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI style painted dining chairs. Each arm chair is raised by fine and uniquely shaped circular fluted legs below carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Oval Back Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with blue and yellow striped uph...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Thomasville French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19.25"W...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19.25"W x 20"D...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Cherry

21st Century Pleasure Pouf in Fabric and Decorative Fringe
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Pleasure is a line of furnishings with linear and essential shapes, characterized by an elegant and sophisticated charm. The refined workmanship and the soft velvet covering make the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and complete set of Italian 18th century Louis XVI period patinated and giltwood four armchairs and their matching settee, from Naples. Each is raised by elegant square ta...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

A French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st vanity/piano bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most impressive French 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI st. Mahogany, Fruitwood, Ormolu, Giltwood and Porcelain vanity/piano bench. This finely detailed b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Ormolu

Pair of LOUIS XVI armchairs with curved backs in cream lacquered wood
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of armchairs with curved backs in cream relacquered wood and green rechampi, the back with a detached column topped with small flowers, the baluster armrest consoles resting on ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

French Louis XVI Style Chairs in the Manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style chairs in the manner of Jacob, Possibly Maison Jansen. Exceptional set of seven white patinated chairs in the manner of Georges Jacob, with buttery soft lea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, 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.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Silk, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Golden Yellow Velvet- A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite pair of early 20th-century accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with a square back an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Maple

Pair of Patinated Wood Stools, Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood stools, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Dining Chairs from Bellevue Palace/Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
By Carl-Heinz Schwennicke
Located in Stamford, CT
A large set of dining chairs designed for Bellevue Palace in Berlin by Carl-Heinz Schwennicke in 1958. All chairs have been refinished and u...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Pink Velvet - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful pair of early 20th-century French side accent chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence. Each chair features a hand-crafted maple frame with an elegant oval ba...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Maple

Louis XVI Whitewashed Dining Chairs Reupholstered in Black Velvet, A Set of Six
Located in Ross, CA
Six whitewashed round back and round seat Louis XVI chairs, recovered in the last century in black velvet. Perfect for a dining room or kitchen, they may be recovered in a fabric of ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Chic Pair of Elegant Fine French Fauteuils in soft pink & mint upholstery
Located in Bronx, NY
- Elegant pair of fine of Louis XVI fauteuils This pair of French Fauteuils features oval backs, scrolled and partially upholstered arms, 4 fluted and tapered legs typical of the Lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of 12 Dining Chairs, Louis XVI Style, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 12 dining chairs, Louis XVI Style, Belgium.  
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Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Bronze Louis XVI Fauteuils in New Yellow Damask Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuils in a Great painted finish with New Yellow Damask Upholstery. Add Instant Classic French Style to your decor. Beautiful Classical chairs!
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Textile, Wood

Hermes Ochre Patinated Leather Period Louis XVI Winged Bergere
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome patinated Hermes ochre leather wing winged bergère. Bronze nail heads line the exterior and inset of the back of the chair. Turned and fluted wood legs. Arms have a leathe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a pair of French Louis XVI style chairs that have been reupholstered with black leather.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Wood

Louis XVI Beechwood Settee in Damask Silk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Louis XVI beechwood settee in gold tone on tone damask silk with carved arms and legs. Beautiful workmanship to the frame is evident in the intricate carvings throughout, with floral...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating

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Damask, Silk, Beech

Pair of Louis XVI Period Chairs in Their Original Decoration, Reupholstered
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Louis XVI period chairs in their original decoration. Reupholstered. Its square stipe legs are very rare.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs, France 1860-80
Located in Leimen, DE
This very decorative pair of Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchairs come from France and date back to 1860-70. They have an oak frame with carved decor. The armchairs are very comfortable...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Oak

Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

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

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs. They were made in France in the classic Louis XV style, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, they have ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century French Piano Stool with Mouton Reverse System and Silk Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Hand carved square walnut piano stool marked with iron brand of MOUTON B.SCDC reverse system. The silk upholstery is not in good condition but is the authen...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Reupholstery Chair, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Early 20th century French Louis XVI style chair. Has been reupholstered by an upholsterer professional meticulously with a high quality of fabric made by the French house...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique French 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs, Carved Wood with Gold
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French 18th century Louis XVI side chairs, carved wood with gold.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Vanity Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted vanity stool. Featuring nice carvings, a beautiful patina and a caned sides and seat. A classic look that adds a real...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

Daybed Louis XVI Style in White Bronze on Teak Wood, Louis XVI Daybed by Paul
Located in New York, NY
Daybed in Louis XVI style reflects the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Daybed Louis XVI features more angular shapes than the Rococo...
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2010s Indian Louis XVI Seating

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Metal

A Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The pair of Louis XVI arm chairs, having a caned molded round back, with similar out stretched arms, upholstered seat over turned and fluted legs. Attributed to Maison Jansen
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

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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Silk, Lacquer, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We love the understated elegance of these Louis XVI style dining chairs. Painted in a light gray finish, the chairs have a squared back and seat. The legs are squared and tapered wit...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood And Green Velvet Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and green velvet bench. The bench is raised by slender circular tapered fluted legs with f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant complete set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with topie shaped feet and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Upholstered Benches with Rounded Corners
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your entryway or living room with this elegant pair of antique painted benches. Crafted in France, circa 1890 and built of beech wood, each bench stands on six tapered and f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

French Sofa Louis XVI Style end 19th Century TOTAL RESTORED
Located in Madrid, ES
French Sofa Louis XVI Style end 19th Century Totally restored Length: 171cm seat: 0.63cm height: 121cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Pair of Bleached Antique Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, these bleached fauteuil armchairs date to circa 1890. The chairs are topped by a well-detailed crest that consi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Metal

18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Walnut Shield Back Chair signed by Adrien Dupain who wassupplier to the Queen probably circa 1780
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Period French Fauteuils, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French fauteuils or arm chairs, each with solid carved walnut frame and wool petit point upholstery. Fine carved foliate details with fin...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair.
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Early 20th Century French 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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