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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
Vintage Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Distressed Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 3/4in W: 26in D: 26 1/2in SH: 18in This vintage Louis XVI style distressed creme paint decorated bergere chair is made of the highest quality and is perfect for y...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Armchair Signed Made In Italy
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 37 1/4in Width: 24 1/4in Depth: 26in Seat Height: 18 1/4in This beautiful antique Italian 18th C. or early 19th C. Louis XVI style carved walnut armchair...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of original 19th Century French Louis XVI armchairs (fauteuils), showcasing timeless elegance and craftsmanshi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

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

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Walnut

Two French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs with Richly Carved Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Louis XVI style painted wood armchairs from the 19th century with carved décor including twisted rope motifs, acanthus leaves, rosettes and petite beads. Enhance your livi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Paint

Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Vienna Straw Antique Settee with 2 Chairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are delighted to present this rare 18th-century living room set, which includes a long sofa (approximately three seats) and two accompanying chairs. Originating from Italy, this e...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut, Straw

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

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Louis XVl Style Carved Walnut Cane Bergere Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVl Style Carved Walnut Cane Bergere Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features double layered cane, nicely carved details, tapered legs, quality craftsmanship. Circa...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI rush seat bar stool with back support. Materials and techniques notes: Wood with rush seat. Side chairs $847, armchairs ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Seating

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Rush, Wood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Mahogany armchairs ~ Fauteuils display amazing craftsmanship combined with the finest mahogany to create a classical elegance beyond compare! The c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Mongolfiere Chairs by Trouvaille of Boston
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Balloon chairs by Trouvaille of Boston in original cream painted finish.
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchair Attributed to Jean Nicolas Blanchard
By Nicolas Blanchard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This supremely comfortable antique French fauteuil is a wonderful example of the Louis XVI style, with its square, padded, slightly reclining ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

late 19th Pair of Louis XVI style Armchairs with needlepoint upholstery
Located in London, Park Royal
A late 19th century pair of Armchairs Painted in two tones of French green and cream with an original patina. with tapered and fluted legs They are both upholstered with a Floral Needlepoint fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Maurice Hirsch Sofa and Armchairs, 1940s, Louis XVI Style
Located in Sharon, CT
A sofa and two armchairs. The sofa measures 69" wide, 32" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). The armchairs 26.5" wide, 28" depth, 30.5" high (seat height: 16.5"). Signed.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Gilded Wood.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs in gilded wood. Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood armchairs, contemporary work. W. 71.5 P. 65.5 H. 101
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21st Century and Contemporary European Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Walnut Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Armchairs, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Genoese armchairs from the mid-19th century. Furniture carved in walnut wood of Louis XVI line finely chiselled with feral ornament in the upper part (see photo). Armchairs f...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bergeres. Very good vintage condition with firm seats. Dark green with minor fading. Listing price for...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style French Gilt Chair with Antique Damask Grey/Taupe Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
The fauteuil à la Reine seen here is a perfect example of this Louis XVI style. This particular style of Louis XVI always featured a medallion-shaped back and fluted legs. This armchair seen here was hand-carved in France circa 1890. The oval-shaped back is finely carved and upholstered in an antique damask fabric...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Louis XVI style hand-carved walnut corner chair from circa 1890. The richly carved walnut corner chair features a concave-shaped foliate-carved backrest rail with putt...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

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

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Walnut

Lovely French Louis XVI Belle Epoque Parlor or Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very pretty late 19th century three piece Louis XVI style parlor set consisting of a settee and a pair of arm chairs having beautiful carved designs on the painted arms and legs an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Linen, Wood

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

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Wood

Set Of Six 19th Century Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite, incredible Set Of Six Louis XVI Style Green Parcel Gilt Painted Dining Chairs in great antique condition. Seats are very firm and upholstery in great condition. Chair a...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and elegant set 19th century French dining seats Of the Louis XVI style gilded dining roo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Set of Six Cream Painted Stylized Louis XVI Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a set of six highly stylized cream-painted Louis XVI style dining chairs, comprised of two armchairs and four side chairs, freshly upholstered in an elegant white fabric, 20t...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair. Item featured has a large impressive profile, carved and applied acanthus and geometric accents,...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, 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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Upholstered Bergeres ~ Armchairs is the perfect choice for comfortable seating in any room of the home or office. The frames features bold class...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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Faux Leather, Walnut

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

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Gold Leaf

Superb Pair of Gold Leaf Gilded French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of armchairs is part of a full salon set with an additional pair of identical armchairs and settee listed separately. The finish and carving is extraordina...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV-XVI style walnut Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching French Louis XVI style wal...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

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 antique French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cabriolets Medaillon Back Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful pair of medallion-backed Louis XVI style 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs, in white lacquered wood. Armrests are partially upholstered and reeded, and each chair is raised ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Gorgeous Antique Chippy White Painted French Louis XVI Cane Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous bench made of walnut and cane and we believe silk damask upholstery. The bench is perfect for a window, the end of a bed in a bedroom or anywhere else you can thin...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, 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

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Mohair, Giltwood

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

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Beech

Pair of Finely Carved Walnut Cameo Back Louis XVi Side Fire Chairs New Upholster
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Finely Carved Walnut Cameo Back Louis XVi Side Fire Chairs New LINEN Upholstery MINT!
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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 upholstered in a plush designer leopard print velvet. These animal print upholstered chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Six French Louis XVI High Back Blue Velvet Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of six French Louis XVI style tall back dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, circa 1960s. They feature carved walnut frames with fluted front legs, sabre back legs ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Gold French Set of Four Antique Gilded Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French set of four very detailed carved and gilded armchairs from the 19th century in good condition, in the Louis XVI style. The original upholstery is in used condition....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Antique hand-carved Bench done in style of Louis XVI with hand-woven cane seat
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Antique hand-carved bench or settee done in Louis XVI style. It features a hand-woven cane seat and rich ornaments carved into wood typical f...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition. Measures 24"W x 24"W x 40.5"H. Seat height is 19"H. Arm Height is 28". Seat interior ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Oval Painted Stool or Ottoman
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XVI Style Oval Stool or Ottoman Beautifully painted and newer upholstery.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Louis XVI Green Silk Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th/20th Cent) grey painted Armchairs with oval back in pale green silk upholstery. Please note one chair is missing cushion, upholstery is in poor...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Silk

Louis XVI Style Rolled Arm Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having generous rolled arms flanking its crown seat, its ivory painted base showing natural wear; raised on four, round, fluted, tapering legs, ending in touipe feet. Upholste...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Harp Lyre Back Italian Mahogany Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features smaller attractive frames, carved lyre backs, solid wood construction, tapered legs,...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Mahogany

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Jansen neoclassical Louis XVI bench. Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with burlap upholstered to...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Burlap, Wood

1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good condition with some age appropriate patina. The silk striped cushions...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Vintage Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Library Arm Chair French Provincial Polka Dot
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Louis XVI style occasional or desk chair, circa 1960s. Features a flared back leading to open padded and scrolled arms. The arms are downswept along the front leading to flut...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Cane Boudoir Vanity Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Cane Boudoir Vanity Side Chair. Item features a gold gilt finish, cane back and seat, solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Wood

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

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Mohair, Wood

Antique chair, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, France. Our offer includes two identical chairs. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI Mahogany Stool Upholstered in Mohair, 19th Century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Mahogany

Fine Set of Six Italian, 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of six Italian, 18th century green-painted and parcel-gilt chairs.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of Italian Cabriolet seats, 19th century. Completely reupholstered and refinished. Very refined style.  
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1850s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws, Western Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of antique chairs on lion's paws Made of oak wood Origin: Western Europe Year: around 1920 Dimensions: height 110 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width 52 cm / depth 58 cm
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Oak

Newly Reupholstered Fortuny Yellow Silk Slipper Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Elevate your space with this elegant Louis XVI-style slipper chair, newly reupholstered in luxurious yellow damask silk Fortuny fabric. The chair features a gracefully arched, button...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric

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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