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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
French Louis XVI Pair of Gilt Fauteuils a La Reine
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
French Louis XVI Pair of Gilt Fauteuils a La Reine Beautiful Pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Classic Set of 4 French Louis XVI Carved Wood and Upholstered Dining Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of 4 French Louis XVI style painted carved wood dining chairs upholstered in cream, pink and maroon fabric.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI dining chairs feature timeless styling inspired by the neoclassical movement during the reign of Louis XVI. Starting below we find escargots on the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Faux Leather, Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved Silke Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French eight hand carved dining chairs in Louis XVI style. All the chairs are in very good authentic condition and still wearing original silk upholstery. France, circa ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Silk, Wood

Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style gilt wood armchair, circa 1900. With a foliate carved cupids bow crest rail, down swept arms with beaded carvings ending in acanthus carvings, foliate carved apron, t...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Gold Leaf

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 or side chairs with excellent carving and beautiful...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Banquette in Blue Leather
Located in Buchanan, NY
A classic French early 20th century ebonized banquette upholstered in blue leather. Discover the allure of French elegance with this handsome early 20th century ebonized banquette, u...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bergere in Gilt Finish.
Located in Dallas, TX
A French carved wood bergere armchair with a gilt finish. This large bergere dates from the late 19th century and it beautifully carved throughout. It is upholstered in a fine fabr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 18th Century Lyre Back Chairs with Fortuny Fabric Seats
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI Period Lyre back slipper chairs upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Six French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Dining Chairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 41 3/4in W: 24in D: 25in SH: 21in This vintage set of 6 Louis XVI style dining room chairs is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provided you wi...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Chairs is truly a timeless classic! Featuring curved oval seatbacks and generous seats, the set...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XVI style Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French, Louis XVI bench is ready for its new upholstery to serve as an ottoman or footstool in your home. Place a tray on top for an instant occasional table as well. The mahog...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Custom Louis Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Our custom Louis chair can be manufactured in a variety of different finishes not just cerused oak- please inquire. Please note that cost per chair does not include upholstery. Uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Seating

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Oak

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century Louis XVI style hand carved walnut armchairs features a central knotted ribbon at the top of the seat back and acanthus leaf finials. The chairs ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XVI style occasional barrel-back bergère chairs from the early 20th century. These antique tub chairs from France have beautif...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style Gold Painted Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair. Item features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, gold distress painted finish, nicely ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Elegant Cut Velvet and Painted Gilded Louis XVI Style French Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand cream painted and carved sofa, loveseat or canapé upholstered in original diamond cut fabric in very good condition as well as of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920’s $4,500 Dimensions: 42”H x 55”W x 26” Seat Height 20
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

Six French Louis XVI Style Square Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Beige Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of six French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XVI, sourced from Provence, France. The chair showcases a hand-crafted walnut frame, featuring a square-shaped b...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Walnut

pair of French 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bergère armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant pair of French 18th century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Bergère armchairs. This stunning pair of armchairs are raised by four toupie shaped circular tap...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Exceptional Pair ofLeather Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine leather upholstered fauteuils with square shaped backrest surrounded by carved beads. Upholstered in soft neutral leather. The arms with manchettes and silver-tone nail ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI walnut Bergeres ~ armchairs is a remarkable combination of master furniture makers with exceedingly talented sculptors! Fashioned from sumptuous Fr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

Gorgeous Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Chaise Daybed Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous fuchsia upholstered creme painted French daybed. The daybed is in a vivid pinkish hue and in good condition with minimal signs of age and wear to teh upholstery bu...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
French giltwood and tapestry five-piece salon suite Louis XVI style, circa 1890. Comprising a canape and four fauteuils upholstered in French Aubusson tapestry's depicting children a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wool

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

A Palatial Scale 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Salon Set
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A palatial scale Louis XVI style salon set comprising four arm chairs and a matching sofa. The deeply carved frames are finished in gold leaf and upholstered in antique turquoise Ita...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

Baker McMillen French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ribbon Fauteuil Balloon Back Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Mcmillen collection fauteuil balloon back armchair featuring Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling with carved ribbons, floral m...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Very Pretty French Louis XVI Painted Ottoman Stool with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very pretty French carved wood ottoman having original soft taupey grey paint, and new neutral Belgian linen upholstery finished with bras...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Opulent Giltwood Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style pair of bergeres from a complete parlor suite. The design, with elegant Louis XVI lines and the delicately hand carved decoration, s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Damask, Giltwood

Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Armchairs, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique pair of English Sheraton Revival grey/green painted armchairs, circa 1920 in date. Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padded ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet

French Louis XvI Style Marquise Chair & Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Louis XvI Style Marquise Bergere Armchair & Ottoman with distinct design elements of the period including hand-crafted Gustavian inspired finish, carved rosette corners atop t...
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Seating

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Chenille, Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Bergere Bench Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance a study, office, or elegant corner with this exquisite antique corner bergère. Handcrafted in France circa 1920, this unique wing back chair is designed in the Louis XVI styl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pair of Marquis Louis XVI Chairs, France.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

19th Century French Pair of Gild Wood and Hand Carved Tapestry Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Lovely pair of gild wood side chairs still wearing authentic tapestry upholstery, which is quite used and better be replaced. The chairs are having cane backs in good condition and a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Tapestry, Wood

Early French Louis XVI Style Child’s Chairs in Chartreuse Damask, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A holiday treat! This is a pair of early French Louis XVI style children’s chairs in vintage chartreuse damask. The gray frame is cerused and in very good condition. One seat shows n...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Damask, Wood

French Louis XVI Leather Stool Bench or Ottoman with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and handy late 18th century Louis XVI stool, bench or ottoman having neoclassical detailing with classic French design. The Louis XVI frame with original paint features roset...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Leather, Wood

Louis XVI Style Painted Square Back Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This Louis XVI style square back dining chair is one of our most popular, best seller dining chair for us. The frame is made in Italy of soli...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Blue White Distress Painted Upholstered Wooden 40" Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI Style White/Blue Distress Painted Upholstered Wooden 40" Long Bench. Item features a white and blue distress painted finish, brown printed upholstery with nail-head ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Wood

19th C. French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Piano Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French walnut piano bench was crafted in the late 19th century in the refined Louis XVI style. The square tapered legs are fluted and capped with acanthus carvings at th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Armchairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style armchairs offer giltwood frames with upholstered seats and backs, carved foliate crest, scroll form arms, acanthus elements and raised on turned and ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood, Upholstery

Pair of Giltwood Baroque Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of giltwood armchairs in the Baroque Neoclassical style, having a carved frames featuring classical motifs. The elaborate crestrails adorned with winged horse serpent...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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Walnut

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstery is in very good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Aubusson Parlor Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - (Settee) H: 44 3/4in W: 58 1/2in D: 30in SH: 17 3/4in Arm Chairs - H: 42 1/2in W: 24in D: 24in SH: 17in This 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Aubusson Parl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI Open Armchairs or Fauteuils - 4 available
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of four French carved and painted Louis XVI style fauteuils or open armchairs, the frames with finely-carved ribbon details and standing on turned tapering fluted legs. C. 1910. ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Nice Pair French Louis XVI Paint Decorated Side Chairs, Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful pair of chairs. Nice painted frames. The upholstery is original so it may need to be redone. Measures 36 tall x 20 wide x 21 deep x seat height of 19.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame and tapering fluted lags, pegged construction. Great patina.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Bench in Walnut and Straw Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite Italian antique bench, crafted in the late 18th century during the Louis XVI era, embodies the elegance and simplicity characteristic of this historical period. Its de...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Walnut, Straw

Pair of Painted Italian Louis XVI Carved Armchairs
Located in Newfoundland, PA
The structure is made out of carved wood enhanced with floral detailing at the top and Greek Key motif at the base of the seat. Striped crushed fabric, in the Italian Louis XVI neocl...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Set of 8 Walnut Louis XVI Cane and Upholstery Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is gorgeous set of cane back and two upholstered back dining chairs with carved walnut frames and plaid upholstery in pastel tones in good condition. These are cane chairs so p...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Authentic Pair French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
These authentic Louis XVI period armchairs, original and authentic, seduced me by their modernity. Very rare with their original cream lacquer, flat and square back "à la Reine", with their strict armrests and highly visible assembly, straight legs turned into quivers in the shape of a column tapered down and fluted. The foot ends in a dice that rests on the ground, while the top is cubic is decorated with a circular molding pattern quite rare contrary to the rosette pattern often used for copies - The queen chairs have perfect proportions in their elegant silhouette. In general, I am only interested in design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden mirror...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood, Walnut

French Wood Stool Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind custom bench. This piece features an authentic classic Monogram Louis Vuitton fabric...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Linen, Wood

Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Grey Blue Chenille
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six antique French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XVI, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-molded frame adorned with an oval-shape...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating

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Chenille, Wood, Paint

French Louis XVI 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marquetry Twin Daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Late 19th Century Louis XVI gilt bronze and marquetry inlaid tulipwood daybed. The ends are unique - one with inlaid rosettes and floral marquetry and the other end with gilt ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

Louis XVI Settee or Sofa, Golden Wood, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI style sofa. Golden wood. Upholstery to restore or replace. Sofa on turned stipe legs and waist with dice with flowers, repeating the decoration of the legs in columns on ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Other

New Baker Navy Velvet Bergere Louis Style Library Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Louis style bergere chairs you could hope to find. New and just unwrapped for the photos. Outstanding design is exhibited throu...
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2010s American Louis XVI Seating

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Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Fauteuil in Original Painted Finish
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI painted fauteuil, French circa 1780, with upholstered seat and back, with molded frame with carved finials on back rail, and tapering fluted lags, pegged constructio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Beech

Fine Carved Antique French Settee with High Arms
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable early French settee in a custom fabric treatment. The frame with high arms and canted back corners. Carved ribbon and leaf motifs on the crest rail, ribbon motif on the sea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Velvet Bergere Armchair Gorgeous piece purchased in France Reupholstered, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating

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Velvet, Wood

French Caned Painted Bergere Chairs Louis XVI Style, Loose Seat Cushions Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Caned & Painted Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Loose Seat Cushions PR Offered for sale is a pair of French caned and painted wood Louis XVI style bergere chairs with loose seat c...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating

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Fabric, Cane, Foam, 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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