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
French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six (6) early 20th century French Louis XVI style painted side chairs. Original paint/distressed finish on frames with fluted and tapered legs. Seat and back in red ribbed vel...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set Of 6 Chairs And A Louis XVI Armchair Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Set Of 6 Chairs And A Louis XVI Armchair Late 19th Century.
The seat is upholstered with fabric. The seat backs are rigid, rectangular and straight. The seat itself is rectangular.
...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair French Louis XVI Style Red Coral Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century or earlier Louis XVI Style fauteuils upholstered with coral motif inside backs, red mohair seats and on outside backs.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French three seated hand carved and painted in white wooden canapé Louis XVI period with cane back. The piece is still wearing its original upholstery in red velvet. Ver...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Louis XVI 3-Piece Duchesse Brisée Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful unique three-piece French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée lounge chair. Pieces include two chairs and an ottoman in the center. New upholstery, but frame in original finish and i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Essex, MA
A quality made reproduction in need of new upholstery. Very sturdy and useable. Spiral fluted tapered legs.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Hand-Carved French Benches Louis XVI Style
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of early 20th century French benches in the style of Louis XVI. Gorgeous hand-carved frames with original paint. Newly upholstered.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 18th/19th Century French Ivory Louis XVI Armchairs with Aubusson
Located in Essex, MA
Lovely original carved Louis XVI style chairs with original Aubusson tapestry upholstery. A pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils or armchairis in their original condition ready to be re...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Lacquer Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of eight dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25 inches wide. The frames featur...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofas mohagany and ormolu bronze by LINKE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare sofas in mohagany ,ormolu bronze by F.LINKE louis xvi style . The quality of the bronze is simply top quality .
the sofas need to be upholstered
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Bergere
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Here is a finely carved and painted French chair. Add charm to any room in your house.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have to admit that one of the side chairs is in rough shape. The chair is certainly repai...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Suite De 9 Chaises Louis XVI En Bois Sculpté Rechampi De Beige, XVIIIème Siècle
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Suite Of 9 Louis XVI Chairs In Carved Wood Rechampi De Beige, 18th Century
New upholstery with Frey struck velvet.
One chair is slightly different.
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Classic French Pair of Antique Highly Carved Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique 19th century French Louis XVI armchairs with new neutral high end British upholstery. Carved beautifully in walnut with a fantastic patina. Each chair is raised by f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Regal Louis XVI Style Painted Wood and Velvet Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic French loveseat having painted carved frame and wonderful velvet upholstery with luxurious down filled seat cushion. Finished front and back.
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1980s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 10 Montgolfier Painted White Chairs with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Embark on a journey through time with the Set of 10 20th Century Louis XVI French Style Painted White Hot Air Balloon Back Montgolfier Dining Chairs, resplendent in their timeless el...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
12 Swedish Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs Painted Carved Frames New Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Dining Chairs, Swedish Paint Distressed, Pink Striped Fabric
Set of 12 Swedish Louis XVI style dining or side chairs having painted carved frames and lat...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Western Europe.
Armchairs in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seat and backrest are covered with ne...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
A set of six antique chairs from around 1900, Western Europe. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seats and backrests have been covered with new fabric.
...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Miniature/Doll Size Louis XVI Caned Bergere Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Middletown, MD
A darling pair of miniature Louis XVI style caned arm chairs featuring ornately carved and cast scrollwork with hand-painted details, cabriole legs, caned back and seat. One chair di...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
A very fine and rare 19th century Louis XVI gilt bronze mounted bench
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI mahogany and gilt bronze mounted bench . The bench opens for storage. Could be used as a piano bench for a Grand Piano or in front of a French bed
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair Louis XVI Fauteuils, c. 1780
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of Louis XVI gray painted Fauteuils. Both chairs are in overall very good condition and retain their original painted surface with some refreshing. The chairs ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs.
A glamorous pair of antique Italian Louis XVI style gilt wood chairs with excellent carving and beautiful original gildi...
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1860s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Fine Pair Bright Gilded French Cane Louis XVI Directoire Side Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are absolutely luminous and bright genuine gold leaf gilt carved arrow and floral motif side chairs. They are perfect for use in a foyer as entry way chairs or for a bedroom. T...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux
Hêtre mouluré, sculpté et teinté
Une assise légèrement affaissée et couture du tissu à reprendre.
Usure de la garnitu...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Piano Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVI style French mahogany piano bench with upholstered seat. Made of solid mahogany with marquetry inlay. Seat hinges open to reveal storage for sheet music. Original silk fa...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Of 12 Louis XVI Style Faux Suede Leather & Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and well made set that are also quite comfortable. Set of 12 Louis XVI dining chairs with cream paint decorated frame and ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Two French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
This fine chair is a true nod to the classic French Provincial design, crafted with detailed attention to bring an air of elegance to your dining room. The graceful wooden frame boas...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set Six Louis XVI Brass Mounted Carved French Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of six Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted French Walnut upholstered dining chairs. Four side chairs and two captain chairs. Measures 20.5" in width, 21" in depth and stands 42" tall. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Cut-Velvet Marquise
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style marquise with cut-velvet and nail-head trim. This vintage settee from France has a softly arched back and bowed shape at front, it showcases the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary with tightly scrolled knuckles, petite flower head and acanthus leaf motifs, and a rosette carvings on the knees. This oversized bergère chair...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Louis XVI Leather Ottoman Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of handsome demi lune vintage Louis XVI leather ottoman stools. Covered in cognac colored leather and tufted in the middle. The gilt wood legs are carved in a spiral design. Pai...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved mahogany, with needlepoint floral upholstere...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Petit Point Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs. Elevate your décor to the heights of luxury and elegance with this classic pair of 19th century French armchairs. Crafted in wh...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Set of 12 Distressed Paint Decorated Maison Jansen Dining Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and rare set of 12 signed Maison Jansen dining chairs in their original finish including the age related distressing that only time cane provide. The chairs are...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and carved French Louis XVI style bergere chair circa 1920. The frame having button back upholstery, acanthus carvings and nicely tapered and fluted legs. This chair was jus...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
Antique Danish 18th Century Louis XVI Oak Bench with Linen Upholstery
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI bench in oak, newly upholstered in light mist-gray linen.
Features apron with profiled edge resting on tapered legs.
Originating from Denmark, 1780-1800
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vtg French Louis XVI Style Pink Blue Carved Bergere Boudoir Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Boudoir Armchair. Item features a solid Carved Wood Frame, Column Legs, Blue and Cream Finish to the Wood which matches the Blue and Pink Upholstery, C...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
Antique Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs, Florentine Silk Fabric Set of Six
Located in Firenze, IT
A fabulous set of six antique early 18th century Louis XVI armchairs, masterfully hand carved and entirely gilded with gold leaf. The curved backrest centered by a sculpted pattern ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs, and floral patterned upholstered se...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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
Superb Yellow Upholstered White Painted French Louis XVI Style Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, super clean bright yellow and bright white French louis XVI style window bench with clean lines and simple beautiful yellow upholstery. The piece has minimal sig...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Boudoir Slipper Low Chair attributed to Maison Jansen. Item featured is a low sleek form, solid wood frame, shapely oval back, loose d...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Down, Feathers
Gold-patinated armchair, around 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Large gold-patinated Louis Seize armchair on turned-channeled legs and scalloped band on the frame as well as carved leaf decorations on the armrests and backrest. The armchair has a...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-piece Salon Suite.
Comprising a canapé and four fauteuils, the beechwood frames crisply carved with beading, stylised petals a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
Elegant Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Pair of Chairs in Beech Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined italian Louis XVI style chairs, set of two. The chairs made in solid beech wood. The seat and backrest are comfortable and padded, covered with elegant fabric decorated with ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Swedish Louis XVI Style Long Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A long Swedish Louis XVI style bench, perfect at the end of a king bed. This top of this antique bench is made of cane with a light white-washed wood frame. This sturdy bench has six...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style fauteuils or dining arm chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Sculpted solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats ...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XVI style fireside chair in gilded and lacquered wood. Circa 1880.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style fireside chair in gilded and lacquered wood. Padded seat, backrest and cuffs, the top of the backrest decorated with the attributes of music, connecting dice decorate...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Chairs with an Antiqued Paint Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Antiqued Paint Finish Wood, Original Fabric,
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Early 20th Century set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Signed Gouffe a Paris
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful set of 6 dining room chairs signed Gouffe a Paris. The chairs are covered of leather and painted. Very Chic and so much quality.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
A Set of Six Louis XVI Style White-Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair upholstered in black leather with nailhead trim; raised on fluted, round tapering legs.
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Canapé seating, which was first introduced in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIV, was a more functional and less formal derivative of a lit de repos (daybed) and was a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish pair of Louis XVI style benches made in the 1700’s. These classically styled benches have a neutral colored top cushion filled with horsehair, ready for a custom upholstery...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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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