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
Louis XVI Style French Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s
Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age.
Re-upholstered from last owner with high quality fabric, 20/2...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 1920s Painted Armchairs with Carved Details and Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
These French armchairs from circa 1920 embody the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style with their neoclassical proportions and crisp detailing. Crafted from solid beechwood, the f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Spindle Chairs – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style chairs, circa the early 20th Century. This pair epitomizes elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship with its gracefully curved backs and arms, enhanced by intricate carvings typical of the Louis XVI style. The turned spindles add a touch of classical refinement, perfectly complementing the overall design. The seats are upholstered in a green and white patterned...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Italian Parcel Gilt And Blue Painted Foot Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary pair of Foot Stools with fine color and intricate form. Upholstered in Camel Mohair with Salmon's and Gray check trim, the pair have tapered and fluted legs and the ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholst...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
19th C., a Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Wood and Needlepoint Fauteuils
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., France, a lovely pair of fauteuils with painted carved wood frames, wool needlepoint embroidered upholstery and brass nailhead trim. Elaborately carved with folded ribbon cr...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Louis XVI-Style Wooden Chairs Gold Leaf Finish And Ikat Silk Velvet
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Please read the entire description carefully, as we strive to provide you with accurate technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This fascinating and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XVI Style Spanish Pair of Carved Walnut Armchairs, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of carved armchairs, Spain, 1900s
Good antique condition with some minor marks from used and age.
Re-upholstered from l...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Small White Painted Wooden Rounded Wall Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf finials having restored pink upholstery.
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Arm Chairs
Designer: Unknwon
Country: United States
Manufacturer: Unknown
Materials: Gold-Leaf Gilded Wood,...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Style Armchair in Camel Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style armchair in camel silk velvet. Large vintage carved and painted wood open French armchair / fauteuil in silvered camel silk velvet with gr...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of hand-carved Louis XVI armchairs with openwork backs and comfortable seats.
The front legs are sculpted and fluted, the armrest uprights decorated with acanthus leaves,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Pair Antique Louis XVI Armchairs White Frame With Golden Velvet Fabric. Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very rich decorative set of 18th century white Louis XVI armchairs with gilded and painted details.
Both wooden frames are in good condition. The gold colored velvet upholstery is fr...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carved Painted Wood Footstools Fortuny Orsini Fabric PAIR
Located in Canterbury, GB
A pair of carved wood and painted foot stools
Louis XVI style and dating from mid 1900's
Professionally upholstered in hand printed Fortuny Orsini ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style channel back bergere. This stunning and comfortable French Louis XVI style walnut barrel back chair, club chair, side chair or tub chair has a lovely scrolled ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Custom Black Leather Louis XVI Oval Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A custom white waxed Italian beechwood frame upholstered in black leather.
Also available C.O.M.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Companion Pair of Nearly Identical French Louis XVI Armchairs, Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame and legs. Upholstered seat, back and arms. Measures: 34" H x 22 1/2" W x 22 1/2" D. Seat height 15".
Condition
Finish loss. Scratches. Nicks. Chips. Minor wear to...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Louis XVI Period Fauteuils Stamped ”F. Lapierre a Lyon”
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 Louis XVI period fauteuils in original green painted finish, with 18th century needlepoint tapestry seats and backs, each chair signed by the maker on the seat stretcher “...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchair carved in the neoclassical taste featuring a shield backrest. Highly carv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of newly upholstered period French Louis XVI walnut side chairs. Fresh Upholstery, good condition.
Measures: 33" Height
18.5 wide
17.5 deep
17.5 seat height.
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Set (6) Restored with New Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs in a set of (6) with new black leather. Our Old Plank Restoration and Upholstery Departments teamed up to transform an ordinary set of (6...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and cane seats and back (PRICED AS SET).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
Located in Opa Locka, FL
One 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Arm Chair and One LXVI Side Chair. These beautifully framed chairs are sturdy and they are ready for reupholstery. Wood is really good and fab...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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Superb Pair Chippy Antique Giltwood French Carved Louis XVI Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of naturally time-worn chippy gilded chairs with gorgeous upholstery and an overall chic appearance. The chairs are in good distressed antique condition. The...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV1 Walnut Ormolu Settee
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive Louis XV1 Walnut settee with hand painted Porcelains and Ormolu trim. This piece retains its original surface and a great aged color and patina to the French polish W...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Green Mohair Footstool
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI green mohair footstool. Antique French faded painted and gilt carved stool newly reupholstered in bottle green mohair. France late 18th early 19th century
Dimension: 14" x...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Blue Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 of French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) light green painted side chairs with light blue upholstered seat and back.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Lounge Chairs, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen attr, Louis XVI Style, Painted Wood, Lounge Chairs, France, 1920s
Pair of Maison Jansen attrib. Louis XVI Style French wingback or armchairs in a Swedish style finish....
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century.
The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted loveseat with rounded sides and carved back crest with upholstered back, sides and seat with cushion
Condition consistent with age of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Paint
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of medallion-backed Louis XVI-style 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs, in white lacquered wood, and upholstered in creamy velvet. These chairs are wonderfully aged, with an authe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Set of Six Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage set of six Louis XVI style painted dining room chairs on tapered legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Gilt, Suede Leather and Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite giltwood, fine Suede Leather and French needlepoint upholstered bergere chair in very good vintage condition.
Measures 26" in width, 24" in depth and stands 37.75" tall....
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs were hand-crafted from solid oak and recently upholstered making them ready to make your dining experience as comfortable ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut Antique French Bergere Parlor Chairs Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
First, I should mention that these chairs look so much like leather chairs, it's incredible to see in person. The simulation is spectacular. They have been newly reupholstered, and t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will make a splendid addition to any room! Hand-crafted from select hardwood then given a gilt finish, each frame i...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Two Pairs of 19th Century Gilded and Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped 19th century Venetian armchairs.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Suite Of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Lacquered Wood After A Model By Jacob
Located in BARSAC, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI style chairs in cream lacquered wood after a model by Jacob with hot air balloon-shaped backrest and large oblong seat.
The fabric has been changed by our upholst...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style French Walnut Armchairs Circa 1930s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are classic chairs and are in good condition. The chairs have normal signs of wear and use. They have nice older upholstery and may have signs of use including minor staining n...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Cent) gilt side chairs with square back and upholstered in beige and blue square pattern on seat and back.
Chips and loss to gilt finish on both.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Club Chair #2 - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style club chair from a John Elgin Woolf project. We have 3 pieces available, please see additional listings for a second chair and also a sofa. Collect the...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI period chairs with original white and gold paint. Classic diamond pattern fabric accented on all sides with nailhead tr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A French Louis XVI-Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI-style mahogany bench with round fluted tapered legs supporting an apron with geouche pattern. The newly upholstered seat covered with black horsehair with subtle b...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair French Louis XVI style Gilded Cane Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of carved walnut cane boudoir or entryway chairs in the Louis XVI style. The chairs are covered in genuine gold leaf and in good ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Neoclassical Stye Silvered Leather Armchair / Bergere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Neoclassical Stye Silvered Leather Armchair/BBergere
France, 20th Century
A fine French Louis XVI Neoclassical-style armchair, also known as a bergère, from the 20...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Fine Pair of Painted Bergeres in French Linen, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bergeres, having a painted frame with natural wear to finish; each bowed gadrooned crestrail continues into downswept arms, outcarved with graduated husking, finishing with s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Set of Four Antique Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique set of 4 chairs in solid walnut wood. An imposing large chairs with a wide and comfortable seat. Very linear characteri...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Newly Reupholstered Louis XVI Style Fauteuil in Ochre Les Touches
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This newly reupholstered Louis XVI-style fauteuil armchair combines classic elegance with a fresh look. The armchair has been reupholstered in the timeless Brunschwig & Fils "Les Tou...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI-Style Gold Upholstered Fauteuils / Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) fauteuils / armchairs with distressed grey painted frames on turned fluted legs having a gold diamond-patterned upholstery on seats, backs, ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Caned Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XVI style whitewashed wingback armchair with cane back and sides. This beautiful chair has an ivory linen upholstered seat and back cushion. It is crafted from whitewa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th century) walnut bergère armchairs with bow knot top and striped upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Directoire-style dining chairs illustrate the minimally adorned style that became favorable after the French Revolution. Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Metallic Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling pair of French armchairs featuring carved Louis XVI style frames that have been painstakingly silver leaf finished by hand. The frames have been upholstered with a matching ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere in Gilt Finish.
Located in Dallas, TX
A French carved wood bergere armchair with a gilt finish. This large bergere dates from the late 19th century and it beautifully carved throughout. It is upholstered in a fine fabr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century Black Italian Pair of Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, antique pair of Italian gilded fauteuils with ornate armrests, the back rests are adorned with centered medallions, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good con...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI style "à la reine" Armchair - carved beech - France Napoleon III 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent "à la reine" armchair with flat back in Louis XVI style beech with rows of pearls.
This beautiful armchair is made of molded and carved beech.
The square-shaped backrest ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
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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