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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
Period: 1960s
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

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
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

Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with needlepoint floral upholstere...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in the 1960's. All my furniture can be picked up in t...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Cane

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Cream Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cream painted walnut frames, with gold gilt details, ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Paint

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Cane Back Armchair, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armchair By Henredon USA, circa 1960s Sculpted cherry wood frame, with caned seat back, upholstered seat, gold gilt details, and br...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Brass

Set 12 Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs circa 1960
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a gorgeous set of 12 French Louis XVI style dining chairs. It's very hard to find a set of 12 formal chairs...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Fruitwood French Bamboo Carved Arm / Club / Accent Chairs, Kravet Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Fruitwood French Bamboo Carved Arm / Club / Accent Chairs, Kravet Fabric Upholstered in Candice Olson Collection for Kravet fabric Fruitwood, Kravet Fabric France, 1960s ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Side Chai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold-leaf gilded wood, Italian cognac leather.
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture Louis XVI / French Provincial Feuteuil armchair featuring tulip and acanthus accents, a domed back with finials, upholstered arms and tapered fluted legs. The chair is upholstered in a green and yellow silk striped fabric...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

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

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

Materials

Wood, Burlap

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

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Ten Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Dining / Side Chairs, Finely Carved From our original, stunning set of 24 dining chairs, this list...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Fauteuils Scalamandre Silk Upholstery Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency fauteuils or armchairs in a stunning Scalamandre silk upholstery. I have four pair of these wonderfully deco...
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1960s Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood

Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with black leather tripartite upholstered top on eight wood car...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gold Paint Decorated Faux Bamboo French Benches Stools
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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1960s North American Vintage Louis XVI Seating

Materials

Walnut

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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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