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.
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Style: Louis XVI
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Chairs in Yellow and Ivory Leather, 20th Century
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This elegant pair of Louis XVI style open armchairs, or fauteuils, showcases the timeless refinement of French neoclassical design. Each chair features a hand-carved wood frame with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Claude Séné II, Lelièvre Paris
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath.
I...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted and Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of Vintage Chairs from France, Original painted finish, in a creamy tone with gold gilt and pink velvet.
24" x 24" x 36"h
Arm Height 24" / Seat height 18". / Seat depth 20"
Th...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular set of 8 dining chairs in white painted lacquer and featuring white upholstery. The chairs are designed in the classic Maison Jansen style and have spines on th...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Set of Four Louis XVI Style Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French set of four, early 20th century oak-framed dining chairs with woven cane seat backs and seats with Louis XVI details to bring elegant yet inviting style to a breakfast nook or...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Grand Scale French Louis XVI Genuine Gold Leaf Giltwood Sofa or Settee C 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely gorgeous VERY LONG French sofa that is a real killer. This sofa is very rare and absolutely will make a statement in your home. The sofa is upholstered ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely set of six Louis XVI style painted and upholstered armless dining chairs, circa 1930. Their clean silhouettes of straight lines and squared backs is softened by the French g...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident.
Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four 20th century French carved beech dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved frames feature a painted finish with an intentionally distressed pat...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$9,850 / set
Vintage Regency Louis XVI Painted Bergere Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exuding timeless French elegance, this stunning vintage Louis XVI style Bergère is a masterpiece of classic design. Its gracefully curved barrel back and enclosed arms create an invi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. This pair of sofas are the perfect example of the high quality of the Maison ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
French Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XVI period bergere armchairs. The wood frames–painted light gray–are carved with stunning clarity & richness in foliate motifs from the top of the handra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood, Feathers
$5,200 / set
Large Pair Of Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Wing Chairs
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent pair of large Louis XVI style wingback armchairs in richly carved and gray lacquered wood, covered in a blue/gray satin damask.
Parisian work of quality
CIRCA 1880....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight White-Painted French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely set of eight vintage, upholstered French white-painted Louis XVI style dining chairs with round, straight fluted legs and upholstered seat and padded back. The set ...
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1990s Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
Category
18th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Dennis & Leen.
The chairs are crafted with intricate details, the wooden frame...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Louis XVI Style Benches with High Upholstered Arms And New Leather
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of Louis XVI style benches date from approximately 1900. Benches feature decorative carving on frames, tapered and reeded legs, tall sides with upholstered...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair Fine Quality Paint Decorated French Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of French-made Louis XVI style armchairs. The chairs are painted in a beautiful off-white hue with nice upholstery. The chairs are graceful, and have a light...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Long Entry Bed End Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful piece in solid Italian walnut wood, highlighted by the upholstered leather using beautiful handmade button-tafted capitonnè craft in Chesterfield style with nailhead finish...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Leather
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
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
$41,902 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A soft and inviting Swedish 18th Century daybed carved with Louis XVI style motifs. The bed frame and removable bench cushion is upholstered in a comfortable, worn velvet in a nuance...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ornate Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-An exquisite two-seater sofa (we have four matching armchairs). Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine sofa exhibits richly carved motifs throughout, as well as attractively wo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs Neo-Classsical Chintz Celadon Paint - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A beautiful pair of French Louis XVI carved and painted bergere chairs in a pretty neo-classical chintz. The frames are painted in and ivory and celadon. The vintage upholstery has n...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,621 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th century. Featuring a refined and classic design, these chairs are crafted from carv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Case Sofa Settees
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent matched pair of upholstered French case sofas or settees crafted in the Grand Louis XVI style. The sofas feature a tuxedo style case hand-carved from beech with fluted corner...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
18th Century French Bergere Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th-century French bergère, circa 1790, is a fine example of Louis XVI style, blending classical refinement with exceptional craftsmanship. The solid beech wood frame f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
A Pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Fauteuils, 19th Century.
25 inches wide by 25 inches deep by 37 ½; seat height 17 inches
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
$2,200 / set
Set of 6 French Chairs & 2 Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful set of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs in the French Louis XVI pure line. Simple and chic.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,230 / set
French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, better known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example offers timeless sophistication, the lines and ornamentation are spare all...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa masterfully blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The carved beechwood frame boasts exquisite details, including a...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Set of 4, 19th C Style Charles Pollock Russian Imperial Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Russian Imperial dining chairs W Fortuny seats - set of 4.
Additional information:
Materials: cotton, wood.
Color: beige....
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Bergere Chair and Ottoman Set Duchesse Brisee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant duchesse brisee in walnut from the 19th century. This lovely two piece chair and ottoman set can be used separately or together; together the ottoman has a face with a slight...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Set 10 Louis XVI Revival Blue Grey Painted Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic set of 10 vintage Louis XVI Revival blue-grey painted dining chairs.
These chairs have been masterfully crafted in...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming, antique European stool. The cut velvet upholstery cushion has nailhead trim and sits atop a carved apron with floret dies at the fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Louis XVI Style Gilt Bergeres
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of late 19th Century Italian Louis XV style oval back of bergeres upholstered in a green striated velvet.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Giltwood
$11,800 / set
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Pair Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Square Back Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI style bergère chairs. They have gorgeous, squared backs and wonderful proportions. The frames are gorgeous, American-made but look like th...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Rare Set of 8 Leather French Cameo Back Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 chairs that have fine time-worn appeal and character. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames and gorgeous gold leaf embossed leather seats and wil...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Accent Chairs in Light Blue - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming pair of late-19th-century Louis XVI-style accent chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Each features a hand-crafted maple frame with a square back, hand-painted in creamy...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Maple, Paint
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Wingback Armchairs or Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of French Louis XVI gold and off white giltwood wingback armchairs or bergere chairs from the 19th Century, both with high end new upholstery. The framework with arched ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Newly Upholstered Paolo Moschino Fabric Louis XVI Style Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautifully updated Louis XVI style armchair that embodies the timeless elegance of 18th-century French design with a modern fabric from Paolo Moschino. Featuring a classic oval ba...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Motifs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood wingback bergères à oreilles from the early 20th century, with carved ribbons, twisted rails, scrolling knuckles, fluted legs and floral...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Dining Chairs, Suite of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your dining space with this refined set of eight Louis XVI style side chairs. Crafted in France circa 1890, each chair features a classic oval-shaped back framed with hand-ca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tete A Tete Conversation Chair / Courting Bench. Made from Rosewood with an elaborate "S" form supported...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Eight Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Louis XVI- Style Painted Dining Chairs
- 2 arm and 6 side chairs - all upholstered in Cowtan and Tout fabric.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$39,000 / set
French Hand-Made Louis XVI Style Armchairs Choice of Finish Side Chair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
French Hand-Made Louis XVI Style DIning Room Armchairs in our Classic Old Plank Weathered White 9-Step Painted Finish and covered in a pure Wool Mohair. Your choices of finishes are ...
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2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wool, Mohair, Upholstery, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Wingback Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A 19th-century French Louis XVI style Wingback chair crafted in the classic neoclassical elegance. The chair features a high, winged backrest that gently curves, providing both aesth...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$840 Sale Price
40% Off
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs. Handsome set of blonde wood carved chairs in the Louis XVI style from the 1920’s with wood peg and corner bloc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,300 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Médaillon Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon…
A pair of Louis XVI-style armchairs, hand-carved in France in the 1800s, each chair has a giltwood frame with several areas upholstered with a teal and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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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