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
Monumental Gilded Meticulously Carved French Louis XVI Sofa Silk Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is one of the most graceful and beautiful French sofas or settees we've had in decades. The gold leaf finish sit atop an expertly carved French Louis XVI frame and the silk upho...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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 style. Each chair is meticulously crafted with b...
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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
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
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London.
Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights.
Upholstered in a fabric of your choice
Please note: 11m of...
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2010s British Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
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
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 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
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...
Category
19th Century 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
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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-decorated finial to each corner...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
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.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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 upholste...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, 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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
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 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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères Chairs with Wraparound Backs, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with wraparound backs, scrolling knuckles on the arms, flu...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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 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
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
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
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 are detailed with a diamond pat...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Louis XVI 19th Century Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the elegance of a Louis XVI wood carved settee, a timeless piece that epitomizes the sophistication and grandeur of 18th-century French design. Crafted with meticulous at...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French Louis XVI style stool with worn silk upholstery. The frame has classic carved rosettes with fluted and tapered legs. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the cu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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
Stamped early 18th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee Longue Chair French Bergère
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare French Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee (Chaise Longue or Lounge chair) by Nicolas-Jean Marchand, circa 1730s. Beautifully hand carved oak wood, newly restored and reupholstered with Casamance blue velvet fabric. Both chairs are signed (Estampillee) by Marchand at the bottom.
Nicolas-Jean Marchand was a Louis XVI cabinetmaker well known for his furniture workshop in rue Saint-Nicolas. Marchand provided the King's court through Gilles Joubert...
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1730s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Oak
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
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Vintage Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage set of six Louis XVI style upholstered dining chairs with painted frames. These comfortable dining chairs have a worn bright orange fabric with griffin motifs secured by br...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
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...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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
Theodore Alexander Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bronze Repousse Lattice Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Adorned with Silk Bows Side Chair, 4100-236. A hand carved armchair, the bar toprail inset with a 'bronzed' repoussé plaque above a lattice pierced back, on a can...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen.
Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Magnificent Maison Jansen Attributed Balloon Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 French-made Maison Jansen dining chairs in the balloon back style. The chairs show a time-worn painted off-white finish and some tell-tale signs of age su...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair Genuine Gold Leaf Carved French Louis XVI Style French Bergeres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of rose velvet expertly carved French-made pair of bergere chairs. The chairs are some of the finest we have ever had. The gold is rich and luminous and in go...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Walnut
Ultra Rare Pair of Petite Sized Balloon Back French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very, very rare size of bergere chairs! These chairs are only 32 tall x 24 wide x 23 deep and have a normal seat height of 19 inches. They are perfect for a bedroom or boud...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
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 used condition. The frames are aut...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Pair of Antique Giltwood & Velvet Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of petite French side chairs having beautifully aged giltwood frames and sumptuous grey velvet upholstery.
Casters on tapered legs. (one wheel missing)
Came for the conte...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
An exquisite pair of cerused Louis XVI bergeres attributed to Maison Jansen
in pristine blue upholstery. Classic beauties.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Walnut Louis XVI Cane and Upholstery Backed Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is gorgeous set of cane back and two upholstered back dining chairs with carved walnut frames and plaid upholstery in pastel tones in good condition. These are cane chairs so p...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Canapé à joues de style Louis XVI, bois laqué gris/vert rechampi bleu et or.
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Canapé à joues de style Louis XVI, bois laqué gris/vert rechampi bleu et or. Fin XIXe ou début XXe
Le dossier, le matelas capitonné et les deux coussins sont garnis d’un tissu soyeux...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Seating
Materials
Wood
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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