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
Lacquered Wood Set / Eight Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of eight lacquer painted dining chairs, inspired by the grand French Louis XVI sty...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Giltwood 5 Pieces Salon Suite
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite suite of richly carved giltwood salon furniture in the Louis XVI style, comprising four oval back 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs and a matching two-seater sofa. Each cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
French Louis XVI style pair Partial Gilt painted cane back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Nice Pair of French Louis XVI style cane back arm chairs. These are a great pair of armchairs. New upholstery is needed. These are solid and a great set for new fabric, price acco...
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1940s Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane
Set Of 12 Louis XVI Style Faux Suede Leather & Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and well made set that are also quite comfortable. Set of 12 Louis XVI dining chairs with cream paint decorated frame and ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Six Louis XVI style painted and carved dining chairs in old blue leather C 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Six Louis XVI style painted and carved dining chairs in old blue leather C 1940
Category
1940s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XVI Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
Carved distressed giltwood armchairs with leather upholstery, from circa 1790.
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Set of 6 French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this set of 6 Louis XVI style dining chairs dates from the late 1930s. Chairs have a painted creamy ivory painted finish with some silver gilt banding on legs and ac...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted And Caned Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Cane
Condition: Needs New Caning, New Upholstery Recommended
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
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2010s French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This lovely pair of antique French Louis XVI style chairs, armchairs or fauteuils are beautifully carved with fluted legs and upho...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th c. French Louis XVI Period Fauteuils in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of French armchairs from the Louis XVI period in original paint and newly upholstered in two fabrics with studs, circa 1790. Channeled frame, with oval, cushion backrest. Shap...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Gorgeous Old Gilded French Louis XVI Foot Stool Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Worn finish with original or older upholstery. Measures 17.5 tall x 18 wide x 18 deep and is in good condition. Made on France 1900s era.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Distressed Oak Benches
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular seat with fabric printed with famous historic news stories. Recommend replacing the fabric. Conforming guilloche carved frame raised on tapered fluted legs.
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1970s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Armless Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable pair of 18th Century Louis XVI side chairs, circa 1780 France. Hand-carved, solid wood frames with original painted finish. Tapering stop-fluted legs. Due to age and delic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish antique French chair or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920's...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elaborately carved fauteuils in gray paint with gilt details. The crest rails with floral basket crests and foliate ribbon twist back and seat rail frames. The carved arms with acant...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Black & White Print Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of contemporary Louis XVI style carved wood armchairs with greek key detail and nailhead trim. Recently upholstered in black and white fabric; good, lightly used condition. *Ple...
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1990s Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere.
Offered antique French gilt wood bergere has great lines and patina.
Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your choice.
Stun...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XVI style painted armchairs, circa 1930's. With an oval back with basket weave pattern, upholstered arms, turned tapered fluted legs.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted and gilt Louis XVI style bergere chairs circa 1950 with recent burlap fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Ebonized Black Lacquer Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous black frames in black lacquer. The upholstery is in good vintage condition and may have defects not visible on the photos. The Measures 39.75 tall x 27.5 wide x 2...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Pair of Bergere French Louis XVI Wing Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs made of wood with wings back. They are in good condition. No damages in the wood frame. No broken parts. There’re comfortable and sturdy. The wood frame has ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period French Marquises
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period French Marquises. Each with a straight ribbon-wrapped reed crestrail with circular foliate-d...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Salon Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Salon Chairs with Cane Seats will make the perfect accent chairs for your more formal accommodations. Hand-crafted to a high degree of de...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee Love Seat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 33in W: 43in D: 30in
This Antique French Louis XVI Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee whispers tales from a bygone era! If you take a look at the photos provide...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bench, Banquette, Needlepoint
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style marquetry bench features a frame of inset walnut panels inside borders of rosewood. The die joints ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, c. 1940
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six mid twentieth century French side chairs or dining chairs is in the Louis XVI style. They feature carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs. T...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Ash
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chairs.
This stunning pair of classic French Louis XVI style chairs, side chairs, armchairs or fauteuils have been professionally upholstered in a plush designer leopard print velvet.
These animal print upholstered chairs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Carved Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted bergères à oreilles from circa 1900 with carved acanthus leaves and fluted legs. This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style painted bergèr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa.
This unusual antique Italian Louis XVI style sofa , loveseat or canape has gorgeous exaggerated arms and is painted a gorgeous soft blue co...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set Of Eight Karges Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style style tapered and fluted leg dining chairs - set of 8. Item features (2) gilt armchairs, (6) stained side chairs beautifully upholstered , quality Ameri...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Single Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A single French Louis XVI style bergere from the late 1800’s. This barrel back bergere is made of carved solid walnut. It is upholstered in a worn striped velvet with a brass nailhea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Patinated Wood Stools, Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood stools, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style armchair from the 1800’s or earlier. This sturdy solid oak armchair is all hand carved with a urn at the top of the chair back with swags and a center floral...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut side chairs features hand carved rosettes on the die joints and carvings of twisted ribbon with an inset border of ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Pair of Antique Walnut Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of two Louis XVI benches made of hand crafted Walnut wood, in good condition. Can be used as bed end bench. The legs are tapered and fluted. This remarkable an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Carved Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with scrolling arms, carved rosettes and fluted legs. This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI style waln...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique armchairs was created in France, circa 1880. The large fauteuils with tall and straight back, stand on tapered and fluted front legs decorated with squar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Creme Painted Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular upholstered seat and conforming seat rail and with six turned fluted legs joined by stretchers. Stamped Frederick P. Victoria.
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous distressed dining chair made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen Hollywood, CA. The Louis XVI side chair features an intentionally aged painted patin...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of distressed dining chairs made in the neoclassical French Louis XVI taste by Dennis & Leen Hollywood, CA. The Louis XVI side chairs feature an intentionally aged pain...
Category
20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted Louis XVI style six leg sofa circa 1940 with gilt hightlights and new fabric
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th-C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Settee With Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely piece! It is a 19th century French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee in vintage upholstery. The frame shows some non-offensive chippiness. The upholstery i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt-Metal Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt-Metal Mounted High-Back Armchairs. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
Height: 47 3/8 inches (120.4 cm)
Width: 26 inches (6...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Metal
Louis XVI Basket Bench In Carved Beech On 7 Feet 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI basket bench in carved beech on 7 legs, 18th century .
Seat height: 52cm
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs Blue/Green Animal Print Velvet Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
These lovely Louis XVI grey/green painted armchairs are original to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel circa 1930-1940. They have been lovingly restored and reupholstered with a blue/green animal print...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere chair, with brown leather seat and back. Painted wood frame, carved fluted tapered legs, brass nail head detail, and cane backing in good condit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2 French Louis XVI Walnut Bergere Fauteuil Library Lounge Wingback Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XVI style club / lounge / library arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring wingback design with high arms, carved with floral / foliate accents, Queen Anne legs...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Sculptural Armchairs in faux crocodile and cotton velvet. Hand carved, Gilt and in very good condition considering their age. Updated in...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Plaster, Hardwood, Giltwood
Circa 1780 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Settee Sofa Canapé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI CARVED AND SCRUBBED PARCEL-GILT CANAPÉ
France, circa 1780 cambric not removed to examine for signatures
Item # 404GPQ12L
A lovely Louis XVI period canapé from the last qu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Smith & Watson N Y Louis XVI Caned Back And Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of eight Smith & Watson New York Louis XVI Style Caned Back And Upholstered seat lacquered frame Dining Chairs.
Very comfortable. Firm seat. Light Yellow Upholstery.
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Directore Dining Chairs Set of Twelve 12
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning set of 12, yes 12 French dining chairs. Upholstery is about 20 years old but still holds up. There are four arm chairs and eight side chairs in all.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Style Cane Dining Chairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 4 cane seated cane backed French made and signed "made in France" set of chairs. They are in good condition and have a single visible whole in one chair tha...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th century French Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchair, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style armchairs in very good condition dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
Pretty mottled beige fabric with a bronze stud finish.
Beautiful qua...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Matched Pair 19th century French Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very rare paid of lovingly distressed white and gold leaf decorated settees or canapes with gorgeous deep green velvet upholstery in good u...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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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