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
Period: 20th Century
Louis XVI Style French Upholstered Ottoman with Fluted Legs, Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden ottoman from circa 1900 with fluted tapering legs, gilded accents and muslin double welt upholstery. Immerse yourself in the elegance of French design...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
French Louis XVI Style Painted Blue Bergere Chairs In Floral Upholstery- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XVI style blue and white painted bergere chairs in new floral upholstery. The hand painted frames have wonderful details. The printed cotton upholstery...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI French Bergere Armchairs, c. 1940
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style Bergère Armchairs, c. 1940. Upholstered in a lovely pink velvet fabric that is superbly comfortable and well ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
A Round Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
This small round ottoman has a grayish white painted base. Its carved apron and round, tapered legs are characteristic of the Louis XV style. The top is upholstered in a neutral li...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1920s Painted Side Chairs with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs from circa 1920 with rectangular backs, fluted legs, carved rosettes and linen upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Louis XV...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Kindel Furniture French Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, 1960s
Carved solid cherry wood, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
A historic living room set from around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic living room set from around 1900.
Furniture preserved in very good condition.
Dimensions:
Sofa: height 89 cm / seat height 38 cm / width 123 cm / depth 68 cm
Armchairs...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Louis XV Style Fruitwood And Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Fruitwood And Needlepoint Upholstered Fauteuil.
Measures Meaures 23.5" in with x 25" in depth x 34" in height x 18" Seat Height x 26.75" Arm Height x 21" Seat interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI Style Fruitwood, Needlepoint Upholstered Seat And Caned Back Fauteuil / Bergere Chair. Meaures 23.5" in with x 25" in depth x 37" in height x 18" Seat Height x 26.75" Arm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Pair of Louis XVI style Paint Decorated Upholstered Benches
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 17 3/4in Width: 31in Depth: 15in
This is a beautiful pair of Louis XVI style distressed and upholstered benches. They were made with one thing in mind and that i...
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Ebonized French Cane back Louis XVI Style Lounge Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful French Louis XVI cane back lounge chair. The cane has one spot where it is damaged but this can be either loved the way it is o...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
NeoClassical Louis XVI Bench
By Edward Garratt
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Neoclassical Bench created by “Edward Garratt XVII and XIX Century Reproductions,” upholstered in blue velvet and linen fabrics. Circa 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of French Louis XVI style chairs offer giltwood frames with upholstered seats and backs, carved foliate and flower crest and raised on turned and tapered legs, 20th Century
H...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining armchairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, sloping straight arms ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
DREXEL HERITAGE Walnut & Cane French Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with a slightly distressed finish, carved oval shield-like caned backs, gold color diamond p...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XVI Manner Side Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI Manner Side or Dining Chairs, the slipper chairs with striped upholstery and brass nailhead trim, likely of the period. Provenance: From the estate of Arnold...
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs (4) Completely and Properly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI Dining Chairs that our in house upholstery and restoration department restored from the bare wood frame on up. Everything was done old school, with horsehair and shr...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Large French Chair Vienna Straw Seat And Back.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully fashioned with caned sides and appointed with faux tiger stripe fabric. This is a finely detailed pair with a nail head accented leather covered
arm rest and loose cushio...
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Cane, Wood
Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
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20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
24 Louis XVI-Style Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs, circa 1950
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of 24 dining room side chairs were manufactured in the 1950s in a Louis XVI-style Hollywood Regency design and finished in gold leaf color, featuring blue and gold colored fabric covers. Side Chairs
Extra chairs...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Seat Sofa Corbeille, Maison Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style sofa corbeille.
Two removable cushions, with a fabric of the famous French "Maison Pierre Frey" in velvet. With its thick feather and down cushion, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of French armchairs featuring hand-carved walnut frames with an open arm. Made in the Louis XVI manner and style with neoclassical acanthus leaves and rosettes on the tops...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Renewed Louis XVI Style Medallion Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,8" / W 20" / D 20,8" Height from floor to seat: 19,7"
There is an amazing set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion cane back dining room chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Lyre Harp Corner Chairs - a Pair. Blue upholstered seats with "bee" print, carved and tapered legs, very nice antique pair. Circa Early 1...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Vintage Louis LXI Style Lounge Chairs Attributed to the Baker Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of well made and comfortableFrench Style lounge chairs in a custom fabric treatment. Nicely carved with ribbon twist frames and carved ribbed arms with acanthus leaves. R...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cane Back Antique White Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Dining
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical set of upholstered French reproduction dining chairs, produced there in the 20th Century. The set contains four side chairs and ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs offer giltwood construction with upholstered seats and backs, covered scroll for...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Medallion Back Reupholstered Dining Chairs - Set
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37,8" / W 20" / D 21,2" Height from floor to seat: 19,7"
This stunning set of 8 newly upholstered Louis XVI Style Medallion back side dining chairs lends living rooms ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
A Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Painted and Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We love the understated elegance of these Louis XVI style dining chairs. Painted in a light gray finish, the chairs have a squared back and seat. The legs are squared and tapered wit...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Pair of Louis XVI Leather & Carved, Polychromed Giltwood Armchairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs offer giltwood frames with carved foliate elements housing leather backs and seats with hand painted flower design, 20th century
...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Reupholstered Square Back Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,2" / W 20" / D 21,2" Height from floor to seat: 19,6"
Original set of four French Vintage Louis XVI Style Cane Square Back dining chairs. Finished in elegant antiqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Painted Louis XV / XVI Transistional Style Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV / XVI transitional style green painted bench, circa 1930's. With a slightly raised back with carved swags, a kidney shaped upholstered seat
with brass nail heads, a gouillo...
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The intricately carved frames are decorated with neoclassical motifs of acanthus, rosettes, and r...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bergere chair with ottoman style XVI wood painted
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Bergere with ottoman recovered with tapisserie fabric wood painted
Category
1920s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Cream Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Cream Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 38.5" H x 24.5" W x 27" D x 21" Seat height x 27.5" Arm height.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Medallion Back Dining Chairs, Reupholstered - Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 38,6" / W 20,4" / D 21,6" Height from floor to seat: 18,9"
There is an amazing set of 6 French Louis XVI style oval/medallion back dining room chairs or side chairs wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI French 1900s Footstool with Carved Rais de Cœurs and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style footstool from circa 1900 with carved rais-de-cœur and rosettes motifs on the apron, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This charming French Louis XVI style ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Child’s Chairs in Red Damask, Early 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An extraordinary Louis XVI child armchair with carved wood, red silk damask and upholstery tacks.
A remarkable example of elegance for an unusual decor..
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Blue Silk Upholstered French Painted and Gilded louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of two pairs we have. They are in good condition and may have signs of wear and use including minor stains here or there but nothing significant or unusual for a pair of ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Pair French Carved Painted and Gilded Armchairs Blue Silk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of two pairs we have. They are in good condition and may have signs of wear and use including minor stains here or there but nothing significant or unusual for a pair of ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
20th Century Laquered Wood Antique Italian Bed, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of Italian beds from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and painted wood in Louis XVI style. Beds made up of 4 wooden eleme...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Early 1900s French Sofa: Timeless Elegance in Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our early 1900s French sofa, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and classic beauty. Skilfully restored by our expert team, this vintage gem retains its original sp...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Linen, Foam
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Karges
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
In the manner of Karges Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany frames, with gold gilt...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Dining Chairs with Embossed Leather will make an excellent addition to your dining experience! The neoclassical architecture is immediately ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set Of Six French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and complete set of six French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ebonized Fruitwood side chairs. Each ebonized Fruitwood chair is raised by elegant circular tapered flute...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Louis XVI Style Upholstered Painted Lyre Bench
Located in Sheridan, CO
Louis XVI style music or end of bed bench, 20th c., painted in a cream color with two high lyre ends flanking the padded upholstered seat, all rising on tapered ribbed legs.
Dimensi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Jansen Style Wing Back, Arm Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Jansen Style Wing Back, Arm Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstery,
Pair of Late 19th/Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs in a clean fine Scalamandre Upholst...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
French Louis XVI Style 1900s Footstool with Carved Rosettes and Beads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden footstool from circa 1900 with carved rosettes, beads and turned legs. This French Louis XVI style wooden footstool, dating back to the early 20th cen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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