Louis XVI Seating
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
Set of 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 displays green accents and the other salmon pink.
Perfect for decorating an elegant storybook style...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
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 Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils / Armchairs, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An attractive & very comfortable pair of giltwood fauteuils, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sided by padded armrests ter...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
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
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
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
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
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
Lovely Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Tufted Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely set of eight dining chairs with tufted back and cerused oak in the classic style of Louis XVI. In great condition and ready to ...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London.
Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights.
Upholstered in a fabric of your choice
Please note: 11m of...
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2010s British Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
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.
Category
1920s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Category
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
Massive Swedish Gustavian Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Louis XVI style Swedish banquette is almost 8 feet long. All hand carved with laurel leaves at the crest continuing to an open frame wit...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuil.
Our handsome large French Louis XVI style gilt wood fauteuil or arm chair is upho...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères à Oreilles with Fluted Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved fluted legs and striped upholstery. Immerse yourself in the opulence of French design with t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
1950s French Louis XVI Style Carved And Painted Bergere Chairs - Pair
By Hibriten
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are lovely! I am offering a pair of 1950s French Louis XVI style carved and painted bergere chairs. They were hand hewn by Hibreton, a highly regarded furniture maker. The vint...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Benches White Painted With Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair (set of 2) benches in Louis XVI style.
Frame in white-painted wood, seats newly upholstered with striped linen blend in shades of green (Forest Green) from Colefax & Fowler.
R...
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Early 20th Century Danish Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Provencal Living Room Sets , Louis XVI style France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Provencal sofa set and 2 Louis XVI style armchairs
under the seat, a pretty Louis 16 cockade
the remapping was done by a professional with a green edging on the straw as originally
p...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs on Fluted Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs on fluted legs. Seats and backs are upholstered in a brown/tan/cream floral fabric with cut velvet details, in very nice condition....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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. Carved florets repeat from crest rail to front apron....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans.
This listing is for a large pair of antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches.
This versatile pair of be...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and White Painted Side Chairs
Located in Birmingham, AL
An exceptional pair of 20th century French Louis XVI style painted and parcel gilt side chairs, meticulously handcrafted in Paris, circa 1920s. A testament to timeless elegance, the...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Provencal Sofa , Louis 16 style France
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
magnificent little Provencal sofa in Louis XVI style with its double bisote backrest
the remapping was redone identically by a professional with a green edging
it is part of a comple...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Beech
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite.
This suite of seat furniture comprises four fauteuils or open armchairs of generous proportions and a canapé...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, 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
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of six midcentury French dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature carved and painted frames in a lovely off-white color. The frames have ov...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Austin, TX
Single bergère armchair from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has a hand-carved beech wood frame with original ‘trianon’ gray paint an...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
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
A Louis XVI Style Corner Settee
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Aubusson Tapestry Upholstered Corner Settee.
French, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Style, French Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Giltwood, White Paint, Burlap
Pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs newly re-...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Burlap, Giltwood
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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