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19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France.
Age
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite pair of cerused Louis XVI bergeres attributed to Maison Jansen
in pristine blue
Category
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XVI Style Swivel Arm Chair.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oversized Painted Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of oversized, painted French arm chairs circa 1940. The pair of Louis XVI chairs are painted
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Linke Style Louis XV Style Arm Chairs-Pair
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair Linke Style Louis XV Arm Chairs. Wood frames. Brass accents. Nail head trim. Vinyl
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Polychromed & Upholstered Arm Chairs with Acanthus Elements C1940
Measures
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 40.25 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic pair of French antique arm chairs in the Louis XVI manner Hand crafted from gilt with
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen Style, a Pair
By Maison Jansen
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ebonized mahogany frame with gold details;
upholstered in sculpted or woven chenille checked pattern
unmarked / in the manner of Maison Jansen or Baker
Curbside to NYC/Philly avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Arm Chair in Piet Performance Linen
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
The Louis XVI chair is a classic, timeless silhouette that features a hand-carved European
Category
2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Companion Pair Louis XVI Style gold Gilt & Leather Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an incredible NEAR PAIR of companion chairs that were upholstered to look similar in an
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Giltwood
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 29.5 in
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
Located in Opa Locka, FL
One 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Arm Chair and One LXVI Side Chair. These beautifully framed
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique. Circa 1700’s
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.75 in W 26 in D 24 in
Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair
By Pearson Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Louis XIV styling. They are marked. The chairs are bench made, and Pearson is known for its commitment
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 46.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Louis XVI Coat of Arm Embossed Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) side chair with a raised embossed leather coat of arms
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of walnut Louis XVI -Style chairs have great proportion
With a slightly domed back that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Child Size French Made 1920s era Hand Woven Louis XV Style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style cane arm chair, pettie, childs size. Solid wood frame and arms. Cane back and seat
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 23.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.75 in
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere, Arm / Accent Chair, Velvet, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere,arm / accent chair, velvet, giltwood
Classy and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Louis XVI Jansen Style Wing Back, Arm Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstery
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Jansen Style Wing Back, Arm Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstery,
Pair of Late 19th
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
By Dessin Fournir
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dessin Fournir Louis XVI Giltwood Arm Chair W Cut Velvet
Category
1990s American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style blue painted cane back fauteuil armchairs. Item features solid
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 35 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of French louis XV style bergere arm chairs upholstered in silk Fortuny
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs upholstered in Fortuny
Silk damask with nailhead trim. Down
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 35 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 27.25 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Style Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant set of ten French dining chairs, comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
H 37 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Louis XVI-style Fauteuil armchairs crafted by Lewis Mittman Inc. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Arm/Lounge Chairs, Traditional, France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère Arm/Lounge Chairs, Traditional, France
Traditional
Category
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 26.25 in D 30 in
Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
By Minton-Spidell
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs
By Minton Spidell
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.5 in W 24.25 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ivory and painted French bergeres chairs. The Louis XV style arm chairs are painted
Category
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant pair of antique Louis XV upholstered arm chairs. Freshly upholstered in a black velvet
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style, Bergère Chairs, Grey Painted Wood, Fabric, France, 1970s
By Jean-Baptiste Cresson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV Style, Arm / Bergere Chairs, Grey Painted Wood, Fabric, France
Set of Four Arm Chairs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
Old meets new in this chic pair of Louis XVI style arm chairs in a gilt finish.. We love the
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Louis XV style fauteuils (arm chairs), featuring the curved lines characteristic of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
manufacture the Louis XVI side and arm chairs, but not by some automated computerized machine overseas, no
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
H 36.25 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
French Handmade Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Black Leather Side Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
“comfortable” French Louis XVI style side and arm chair. We located an exquisite set of circa 1800’s, from
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
H 38.5 in W 21.88 in D 21.5 in
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
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Maison Jansen Style, Gustavian, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Gray Distressed Paint
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fabric
Pair of Louis XVI fashion lounge or arm chairs having a pink Scalamandré fabric. Each example
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French country Louis XV Provincial style arm chair, comfortable and inviting, will make a
Category
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has been replaced with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 2010s
By Lewis Mittman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each!
Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil arm chairs. It features a combination of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Bergére Arm Chair
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut bergere arm chair with carved floral trim and filigree back. (LOUIS
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (18/19th Cent) beech wood large open arm chair with a carved bow knot top
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Burton-Ching Louis XV Style Birch Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching Louis XV Style Birch Arm Chair
Category
2010s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Os de Mouton arm chair. Louis XIII style. Manufactured around 1890.
Covered with Pierre
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Armchairs Custom Dyed Blue Leather Hand-Made in France
Located in Chicago, IL
“comfortable” French Louis XVI style side and arm chair. We located an exquisite set of circa 1800’s, from
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
H 38.5 in W 21.75 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt open arm chair with carved crossed torches on back crest
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Bergere Arm Chair
Attributed to Theodore Alexander
With High-Grade Tooled Leather upholstery with lots
Category
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Hollywood Regency Ebony Boudoir, Fauteuil Chairs, New Boucle, Bronze, Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
these Maison Jansen inspired Louis XVI style arm chairs which can sit in any room or fit with any style
Category
Mid-20th Century European Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Green Velvet Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of light green velvet Louis XV style fauteuils arm chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French Louis XV armchairs exemplifies the graceful elegance and
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Pair Of Louis XVI Style Antique Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
comfortable.
Measurement: Each Arm Chair measures 24.15” wide by 21” deep by 41.25” high. Seat height is
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Damask Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent.).gilt carved arm chairs with carved oval back frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
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Louis Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the louis arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A louis arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a louis arm chair, we have 240 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the louis arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each louis arm chair bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louis arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, Chateau d'Ax and Baker Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Louis Arm Chair?
Prices for a louis arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $28,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,872.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Louis Arm Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is made of clear or tinted polycarbonate, a durable, yet lightweight type of thermoplastic polymer. Phillipe Stark designed the chair in 2002, drawing inspiration from traditional Louis XVI armchairs. Shop a selection of Phillipe Stark Ghost chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis XVI chairs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024Philippe Starck designed the Louis Ghost chair for Kartell in 2002. The chair is a postmodern take on the classic Louis XVI armchair, a style that emerged under the fraught reign of French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. This style represented the birth of neoclassicism in France and was characterized by a relative restraint compared to the Rococo flourishes of previous eras. The second half of the chair’s name refers to its materiality. It wasn’t Starck’s first plastic chair for Kartell, but it was the first time it could use a single polycarbonate plastic mold in the process, creating a structure completely free of joints. Formally, Starck distilled the geometry of his antique reference to its main elements: the oval-shaped backrest, curved armrests and straight legs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs.
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