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
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990. This pair of chairs is not very old but they are of the highest quality and they are in fantastic condition. ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century French cream painted three seater sofa, having carved scrolling foliate and fluted decoration, raised on turned taper legs.
Batch 73 BYZKN
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
French Pair of Louis XVI 18th Century Armchairs or Fauteuils, Stamped/Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Important pair of 18th century Louis XVI armchairs stamped Menuisier du Roy (Ebeniste of the King).
Very generous proportion...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
French Louis XVI Style Club Chair #1 - 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
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.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
1800's Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Charming 1800's Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved, Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 6!!
Handsome Antique Chairs, Side, French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6, Floral, 1800's, 19th Century!! The chairs are quite delicate and dainty.
Chairs, Side,French Louis XVI Style Carved, Set of 6 very small, Floral Upholstery, 1800's, 19th Century!
Add an elegant touch to your indoor space with this set of six French Louis XVI Style Carved Side Chairs. The chairs feature intricate carvings and a beautiful floral upholstery that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Each chair measures 18 inches in length, 35 inches in height, and 16 inches in width, providing ample seating space. Crafted from dark wood tones and light colored fabric, these chairs are fully assembled and require no additional assembly. The chairs are perfect for indoor use only and are ideal for any room in your home. Get ready to impress your guests with these antique French side chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Phillip Starck Mirrored Louis XVI Style Chairs, Cliff Hotel San Francisco
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Phillip Starck mirrored Louis XVI style chairs, Cliff Hotel San Francisco, silver painted wood with cut mirrored glass on seat and back de...
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Early 2000s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Patinated Wood And Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scaled Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Patinated wood and Giltwood bench. This beautiful bench which is decorated on three sides is patinated with an off w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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 armchairs in their original condition are ready to be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Armchairs With Black Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 3/4 in W: 23 in D: 22 1/2 in SH: 19 1/2 in
This exquisite pair of mid-20th century French Louis XVI style open armchairs embodies timeless elegance and masterful ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Giltwood Square Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) giltwood square back side chairs with rouge silk upholstery on fluted leg with carving on seat and back frame. NOTE: uphostery is damaged...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk
1860 French Carved Louis XVI Walnut Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
An ornately carved 1860 Louis XVI walnut arm chair from France. The chair has its original upholstery, which is in a pattern of large and small interlocking diamond shapes. The carvi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Feuteille
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of stylish vintage French Louis XVI style arm chairs, upholstered in beige & tan striped linen on the backs, arms and seats with...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs Handmade in France from Old Plank Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we had been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally, we found the perfect Louis XVI style chair, from a gorgeous set of circa 1800s in t...
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2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Louis XVI Style French Carved Walnut Armchair with Reed Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style French carved walnut armchair with reed seats.
France, 1920.
Solid walnut with original finish.
Beautiful carved top rail
Canework back panel with turned side sup...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Oval-Back Fauteuils
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style carved wood and upholstered fauteuil chairs from the mid 20th century. This mid-century pair of armchai...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs With Blue Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI style painted and upholstered dining chairs, circa 1930. The arm chairs are carved and painted white with square back frames and fluted legs. The elegant chairs a...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Painted Pair of Italian Louis XVI Neoclassical Chair
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Two blue Italian Louis XVI neoclassical style chairs. The color on these is stunning. They measure 37 in H 23 in D 18.25 in wide, Seat height 18.5 in. We have a pair of captain chairs...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Rush
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
Materials
Cane, 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.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Early 19th Century, Good Condition with Cut Velvet Upholstery.
Unique set purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
A very fine pair of French gilt carved armchairs . Attrib to Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved Fauteuils. Attributed to G. Durand
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Armchairs with a Gold Leaf Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style armchairs. These carved wood chairs are in a gold leaf finish and are known as marquise due to their extra wide seat, typically wider than...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dini
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of antique cane and paint decorated cane armchairs that can be used for the head of a dining table. The chairs are very distressed from time and will show pa...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th-20th century Louis XVI style finely carved armchairs in Gianni Versace Fabric. These spectacular one of a kind antique walnut fauteuils or ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 20th century French Louis XVI-style mahogany side chairs with gilt trim and open backs with cane seats.
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Twelve Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and complete set of twelve Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood dining chairs. Each seat is raised on tapered fluted legs with brass castors on the front a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set Of Four Armchairs With Medallion Backs In Carved Gilded Wood, 19th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Set of four 19th century armchairs in gilded wood and carved with floral and leafy motifs, medallion back, fluted tapered legs. Gilding patinated by time. Solid and stable structure ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Giltwood
Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an estate in the residence side of the Carlyle in ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI Style Side Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 French Louis XVI style side chair. Elegant, molded walnut frame carries through in design to the legs, aprons & back. Car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Settee/Love Seat, Polychromed with New Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th century settee with new upholstery, polychromed in pale cream color hue. Scrolled arms
with a slightly arched crest rail. Reeded straight legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Armchair With Brass Mounts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 30 3/4 in Width: 24 in Depth: 23in Seat Height: 19 1/4 in
This antique 19th century Louis XVI style armchair club chair is made of the highest quality! This cha...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Antique French Louis XVI Painted Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique French Louis XVI painted chairs will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
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.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
21st Century Satin Armchair in Hand-carved Wood and Fabric in style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Carved Walnut Burgundy Velvet Louis XVI Fauteuil Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Marquises, France, Louis XVI, circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Carved and off-white lacquered wood, upholstered with a cushion seat; the rectangular back connects to padded armrests, ending in scrolls, above curved ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs, Circa 1880
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Mahogany
This Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Gilded Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of four 19th century Swedish Louis XVI gilded chairs is a Classic example of the elegance of the Belle Epoch in Europe! Beautifully handcrafted in the neoclassic style, each...
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1890s Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Side Chairs With Green Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Louis XVI painted side chairs with green fabric upholstery. The square back pair of chairs have a neutral painted frame and straight, reeded, round legs with a carved flor...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style 1900s Oval Back Painted and Carved Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French Louis XVI style off-white painted oval back armchairs from circa 1900 with carved décor. This set of four French Louis XVI style armchairs, dating back to circa ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 10 French Louis XVI Lyre Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany lyre back side chairs with cane seats
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Classic Set of Three French Carved Wood and Leather Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of three Louis XVI style vintage French carved wood and leather upholstered armchairs from the early 20th century featuring elegantly shaped backs, flanked within prominent sho...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Vintage 1950's Leather and Carved Wood Armchairs with Gold Details
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cream leather and gold and white painted armchairs with fluted legs and carved wood details throughout. Nice curved arm detail and nailhead trim . Chips to chair back and leg...
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1950s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Beech Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XVI beech wood armchairs, circa 1800. Seat cushion is 50% down and 50% feathers.
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Early 1800s European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Down, Feathers
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
Materials
Fabric
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Located in Opole, PL
Two Louis XVI Salon Armchairs Circa 1930
Armchairs from the 1930s in the style of Louis XVI. Wooden frames adorned with rich carving. Seats on springs, upholstered like the backs an...
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1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Elegant Carved and Paint Decorated Armchairs by Sherill
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well-made and solid feeling pair of Chairs in a sophisticated and decorative fabric and painted treatment. Louis XVI style painted in a taupe tone crackle finish. With ribbon ...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Louis XVI Swivel “Bergère”
Located in Austin, TX
French fauteuil, “bergère” in the Louis XVI Style, hand carved beech wood with its original patinated ivory color finish, fluted details and freezes. X stretcher at the bottom. The s...
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1880s Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Louis XVI Style Fauteuil and Matching Side Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant French Louis XVI style armchair with complementary side chair in bleached wood frames, fluted leg and cubic blocks decorated with florets, upholstered in classic beige quilte...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Maple Side Chairs in Beige Chenille - 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
Materials
Chenille, Maple
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Madison, MS
This beautiful pair of cabriolet armchairs is in pristine condition with no flaws. They are also very sturdy. There is no wear on the fabric or the wood. The colors of the fabric and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
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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