Louis XVI Loveseats
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
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Country: France
Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
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 Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Cane Loveseat Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
This exquisite Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Cane Loveseat Settee, carefully curated from Provence, France, exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted from soli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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 Loveseats
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet upholstered seat and back
Antique condition. Shows wear and tear
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Canape with Cane & Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted canape with cane & cushion is an excellent choice for an intimate seating group! The combination of neoclassical styling, timeless architecture,...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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 Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Hollywood Regency Green Blue Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI style Hollywood Regency green blue painted settee loveseat sofa. Item features green blue distress painted frame, solid wood construction, upholstered arm re...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Small White Painted Wooden Rounded Wall Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf finials having restored pink upholstery.
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20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium w...
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2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublimely elegant plush 19th century gilt wood Louis XVI French loveseat having gorgeous scalloped high back, bronzed aged patina, cabriole legs and curvy arms. The new upholstery j...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood
Elegant French Style Carved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and deep French Style sofa with elaborately carved and shaped frame with a floral basket crest. The arm ends with carved acanthus leaves and bell flowers along the front frame and skirt. Raised on short fluted tapering legs in front and square in back. Upholstered in a very pleasing Aqua tweed fabric. Along with two matching pillows and two complementary machine embroidered pillows with leaves...
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20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV-XVI style walnut Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching French Louis XVI style wal...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marquise or Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood marquise or bergere.
This stunning antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood chair, marquise, loveseat or bergere chair is most comfortabl...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape, Chair and a Half
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable reading, a cozy seating group, or as a decorative acc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Neoclassical Style Painted Cane Back Loveseat W/ Floral Linen
Located in Astoria, NY
A magnificent late 19th-century painted loveseat made in the style of Louis XVI with a Neoclassical profile. The loveseat was originally made for the District Court in Hamburg, Germa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat
Lovely antique French Louis XVI style painted and giltwood loveseat or canape. This stunning sofa is a beautiful gray color with gilt tr...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
19th Century Venetian Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian loveseat. This antique Venetian walnut loveseat, canape or divanetto has a beautiful shapely back, scrolled arms and cabrio...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XVI Style White Painted Wooden Daybed with Curved Back and Pink Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (early 20th Century) white antique painted daybed with rounded sides and leaf finials having restored pink upholstery.
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20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Filigree Carved Back Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th century) gilt and filigree carved back settee with Aubusson cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Upholstered Louis XVI Style Patinated Wood Frame Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI Style Sofa - the frame is patinated wood with new Beautiful Blue upholstery... the trim is in a blue gray gimp... a stunning piece and a compliment to the Bedroom, guest ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Newly Upholstered Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Canape
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered 1950's Louis XVI style carved wood sofa with columnal legs and carved ornamental details to corners. Single welting and arm cushions. Down wrapped seat. Age appropr...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) gilt loveseat with a carved oval back and green striped upholstery
Vintage condition with a visible stain on seat upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Sofa Modeled after Marie Antoinette Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI style sofa modeled after a set that Marie Antoinette had made for her grand cabinet in the Tuileries Palace.
Reproduced in France, circa 1930, most likely by Jansen.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Basket Love Seat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A basket love seat style Louis XVI.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted loveseat with rounded sides and carved back crest with upholstered back, sides and seat with cushion
Condition consistent with age of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Paint
Louis XVI Settee from Southwest France
Located in Carmel, CA
This rustic three seat ladder-back settee is from the Perigord region. It has a triple bowed frame front and back. The frame sides are also bowed at seat. The upholstered cap arms ha...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted loveseats (Marquise) with carved frame and bow-knot on back with striped upholstery and cushion. (PRICED AS Pair)
So...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Settee/Love Seat, Polychromed with New Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th century settee with new upholstery, polychromed in pale cream color hue. Scrolled arms
with a slightly arched crest rail. Reeded straight legs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XVI-Style Settee or Loveseat Polychromed with New Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th century. Settee with new upholstery, polychromed in pale cream color hue. Scrolled arms
With a slightly arched crest rail. Reeded straight legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Hardwood
Louis Xvi loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI loveseats 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 loveseats created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI loveseats 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 loveseats, popular names associated with this style include and Fortuny. 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 loveseats differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $47,500 while the average work can sell for $4,895.