Louis XV Seating
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
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 blue, yellow, and beige printed upholstery, finely carved and distressed frame, stretc...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Fawn Axis Woven Velvet Armchair
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century French painted and giltwood fauteuils newly upholstered in Schumacher's Axis Fawn Linen Velvet.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer Needlepoint Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side Chairs, the front legs with coasters. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
Height: 36 1/2 inche...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of solid walnut Century armchairs made by Century of North Carolina and are in good condition with minimal wear and signs of use. The chairs have beautiful up...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style French Canape Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of heirl...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Down
Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Giltwood Banquette
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare gilt wood bench or day bed made in the Louis XV style which adds a lot of charm to a classical or ecclectical style ambiance living room or entrance in the classic...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Antique Louis XV-Style Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee (2 Available)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Superb 19th century French Gilded Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ok, this is a superb frame, the frame is expertly carved and gilded in bright gold leaf that's genuine gold. The frame is substantially wider than a typical bergere chair and the fin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuil à La Reine
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wide and comfortable Louis XV style fauteuil 'à la reine', hand carved in the 18th century and featuring exquisite green silk upholstery woven with neoclassical motifs of lyres, ch...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen Fine Pair of Gilded French Louis XV Style Benches
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and elegant hand carved giltwood pair of benches, 19th century French Louis XV style created very probably by Maison Jansen.
The very high quality and beauty of this work a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Polychromed and Gilded Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XV style, hand-carved, hand-painted, polychromed and gilded armchairs. Late 1800's. Newly upholstered in Fortuny fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Rare set of 12 French Louis XV Country French Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare robin's egg blue and creme paint decorated set of 12 cane chairs. The chairs have age-appropriate distressing and wear. One chair has a l...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Walnut Bergères Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of elegant and extremely comfortable Louis XV style 'Bergère' armchairs, upholstered in a luxurious woven floral fabric in warm shades of apricot, terracotta and gree...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of 1930's Louis XV Style French Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1930's Louis XV style French benches is a charming representation of the period's elegance and artful design. The pistachio green paint on the wood frames adds a fresh,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
This French Louis XV Bergère style armchair is a masterpiece of craftsmanship from the early 19th century. The hand-molded frame and barrel back exhibit meticulous attention to detai...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Wooden Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this pair of 19th-century French Louis XV Style Carved Wooden Arm Chairs, a testament to the grace and beauty of the era. Crafted with meticulous ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Navy Blue Armchair, France, circa 1910. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Winged armchair, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 108 cm seat height 54 cm widt...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Boudoir Slipper Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare pair of boudoir or slipper chairs. The chairs are in their original robins egg blue-green finish and has signs of age and distressing and the upholstery is entirely or...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Ottoman Pouf Beech and Red Skai Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis XV style beech and red skai
Good condition with minor marks of use
French midcentury
Shipping:
39/57/57 cm 13 kg.
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood side chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and highly detailed pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood side chairs. Each elaborate and unusually shaped chair is raised by two cabriole legs in the fron...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Louis XV Grey Armchairs, France, circa 1890. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Armchairs made in France, in circa 1890.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery for shiny grey velvet synthetic material.
Wood: oak
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37.3" / W 19.8" / D 19.4" Height from floor to seat: 19" Back height: 20.2"
An elegant and timeless set of five French Vintage Louis XV style dining chairs or side cha...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous hand-carved 1780ss French settee. The settee shows its original finish with its original signs of age and use and minor antique repairs. The upholstery is still qu...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV White Washed Carved Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and signed Maison Jansen window bench of incredible quality. The carving is absolutely decadent and of the finest quality and white washed to give the bench a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - a Pair
Located in Hudson, NY
French Louis XV style bergere armchairs, perfect for your salle de séjour. Walnut frames with a distressed pink and white finish are upholstered in a gold, pink & white striped silk ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Bergère with Carved Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Louis XV style armchair features an ornately carved wooden frame that is finished in a beautifully antiqued white patina that contrasts the rich gray upholstery w...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Carved Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Carved Fauteuil Arm Chairs. This listing is for two chairs but we actually have four available.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1760s Louis XV Period Fauteuil à La Reine by Mathieu Bauve
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Company Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Arm Chair & Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker Furniture company carved Louis XV style armchairs and matching ottoman. The chairs and ottoman are in good codnition and while it is used and may have some s...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Pair Louis XV Revival French Gilded Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
The chairs feature hand-carved decoration a...
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1980s English Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with central floral carving, cane backs, floral upholstered seats, armchairs with partial d...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, blue velvet in good condition
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Tooled Leather Window Foyer Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century French inspired foyer / window bench. Features tooled leather green upholstery over carved mahogany frame with cabriole legs and double x form stretchers.
Dimensio...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cane back and seat, carved stretcher, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved details, cabriole legs, very nice antique item. Slight variation in color and carvi...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Louis XV style open arm giltwood chair
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage gilt wood open arm chair. This vintage chair has the original finish, which is a weathered patina gilt wood. We have reupholstered them in a linen with burlap back. Finished...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Very Large Bergère / Louis XV Style Armchair, XXth century
Located in Beaune, FR
Very large Louis XV style carved beech armchair decorated with flowers and acanthus leaves Parisian work around 1940. It is in very good general condition and covered with green velv...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sturdy set of six Louis XV style scrollwork and foliate carved oak dining chairs with foliate upholstery. The set dates to the late 19th century and is in very good overall co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt-wood Salon Suite - Sofa, Chairs & Footstools
Located in London, Park Royal
A nine piece Italian, Louis XV style, gilt-wood Suite. This masterfully handcrafted set includes one sofa, two armchairs with matching footstools, and four chairs, all unified by a a...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
An 18th Century French Side Chair Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning 18th century French side chair with delicately carved legs. Newly upholstered in a Kravet 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Exquisite carving. The silho...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Like a pair of Downton Abbey chairs, these gossiping chairs are made for having tea and biscuits and would have been in a lord's home or wealthy merchant's home. They have white pain...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil armchairs. Chairs feature carved and shaped walnut frames, a serpentine skirt, and carved cabriole legs. Chairs also feature tacked red leather backs ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Textile
Louis XV Caned Dining Chairs Antique Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Carved...
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1940s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves characteristic of the era. These chairs are upholstered in Belgium linen, a material ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
1970s Henredon French Louis XV Bergère Chairs, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 1970s pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs by Henredon. Carved and channeled wood frames with tonal cream finish. Cotton canvas upholstery fabric in beige-gray, tan, c...
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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with curved frames and S-shaped legs. The seat, backrest and armrests are upholstered. The armchairs have a white patina and are in used condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Softwood
Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. later 19th c. Louis XV style with elegant carved frames, the shaped backs and curved arms with delicate carved foliate details. The serpentine skirt rails and cabriole legs with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous large and very comfortable pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs.
The arched molded and upholstered backs with a floral bud continuing to molded arms with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Louis XV Bench In Carved Wood Oak Patina 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV bench in carved wood with oak patina 18th century, very good general condition
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV 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, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.
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