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.
Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming Italian ottoman with a newly upholstered seat in pink linen. The fruitwood frame is a vintage pink and green paint. The piece itself has French Louis XVI 18th cent...
Linen, Fruitwood
Grand-Scale Ottoman in Floral Lampas Wool Epinglé, Lyonnaise Style, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Of English origin, this piece represents the peak of the late 19th-century country house aesthetic, blending a sturdy British frame with a sophisticated Continental-style textile. ...
Brass
French Style Carved Fruitwood Ottomans in Needlepoint Leopard, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French style carved fruitwood ottomans in leopard needlepoint. They date to the later part of the 20th century and are unmarked.
Upholstery, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Tufted Upholstered Blue Velvet Bench / Ottoman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XVI style upholstered bench in a blue velvet. It is unmarked. The frame is intentionally distressed. This piece is not very old.
Velvet, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Stool / Upholstery Seat
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant 19th-century French Louis XVI stool, beautifully crafted with a carved and giltwood frame featuring classic fluted legs, floral rosettes, and a decorative cross stretcher. Th...
Bronze
French Louis XVI style Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French, Louis XVI bench is ready for its new upholstery to serve as an ottoman or footstool in your home. Place a tray on top for an instant occasional table as well. The mahog...
Fabric, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis XVI style footstool repose pied, gilt gold Large footstool, highly decorative, can also be used as extra seating or as an ottoman instead of a coffe...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Petite French Louis XVI Style Ottomans Or Stools - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of petite French Louis XVI style ottomans or stools. They have the original painted frames and tapered legs. The upholstery is a new cotton linen blend in a French blu...
Upholstery, Poplar
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bench. Offered is a charming antique French Louis XVI style bench, ottoman or stool with a lovely swag design and professionally upholstered in cr...
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated off white ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated off white ottoman. This most elegant square bench is raised by four circular, fluted, and tapered legs ending w...
Wood, Paint
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ottomans After Jansen
By Jean Prouvé, Maison Jansen, (after) Jean Michel Frank, Dominique, Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XVI style ottomans after Jansen. These stunning French Maison Jansen style ottomans, benches or stools have a matte ebonized finish, tapered legs with brass sabo...
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular Bench, Jacob-Inspired Model
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Semi-Circular bench, Model inspired by Georges Jacob. Resting of giltwood legs carved in the neo-classical vernacular mastered by Georges Jacob, ma...
Wood
21st Century Pleasure Pouf in Fabric and Decorative Fringe
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Pleasure is a line of furnishings with linear and essential shapes, characterized by an elegant and sophisticated charm. The refined workmanship and the soft velvet covering make the...
Fabric, Wood
$3,249 / set
Pair of Period Italian Lacquered Wooden Benches
Located in Roma, IT
This highly elegant pair of benches is in Louis XVI style, made in the mid-19th century. The four legs are tapered in a truncated pyramidal shape, and the band is decorated with polychrome carvings...
Leather, Wood
A Round Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
This small round ottoman has a grayish white painted base. Its carved apron and round, tapered legs are characteristic of the Louis XV style. The top is upholstered in a neutral li...
Wood
Louis XVI Stool by Claude Sené
By Claude I Sené
Located in New York, NY
One could be forgiven for thinking Claude Sené was a poor speller and dyslexic, since his stamp has a ‘G’ initial for Claude, and an inverted ‘N’ in Sené. ...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans. This listing is for a large pair of antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches. This versatile pair of be...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ottoman. This lovely antique French oval ottoman or pouf has a beautiful desirable distressed painted finish and has been newly upholstered in a c...
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Fournier Style Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Fournier Style Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman. Stunning antique French A.M.E. Fournier style carved wood ottoman, bench, stool, ta...
Walnut
Very Pretty French Louis XVI Painted Ottoman Stool with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very pretty French carved wood ottoman having original soft taupey grey paint, and new neutral Belgian linen upholstery finished with bras...
Wood
French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman
By Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Gio Ponti, André Arbus
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI style cerused oak bench or ottoman. Handsome French 1940s cerused oak oval bench, ottoman or stool. This stylish French Louis XVI style limed oak ottoman has been newly upholstered in plush faux gray shearling...
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Ottoman is a luxurious and elegant piece of furniture that exudes timeless charm. With its intricate giltwood detailing and classic Louis XVI de...
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Caned Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (late 19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany caned ottoman. (Similar items: 050651, 050651A).
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Blue Velvet Footstool
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This unique piece was created in the 19th century. It resembles the footstool that graced the private upstairs sitting room of the Parisian home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (s...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Hollywood Regency Italian Gilt Rope & Tassel Ottoman Stool in Leopard Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Perch yourself up on a pedestal like Babe Paley did in this 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency gilded rope and tassel leopard ottoman stool. Famed interio...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Round Ottoman in Camel Shearling Wool by Moses Nadel
By Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ottoman X is a versatile piece of sculptural furniture. Cozy and inviting plush wool shearling has a textural hand ...
Leather, Sheepskin
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Ochre Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Fabric, Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
$3,800
H 17 in W 22 in D 19 in
Unique French Handwoven Leather Ottoman Arts & Craft Style Made in Chicago
Located in Highwood, IL
Woven Leather Ottoman in the Style of Arts & Craft or possible early Art Deco that was custom made in our Upholstery Department. Whether by itself or positioned next a chair, thi...
Leather, Oak
Mushroom Ottoman in Wool Cream Dot
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a dotted wool blend fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and sculptur...
Wool, Acrylic, Polyester
Antique classic oak stool, Germany, 19th. Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique classic oak stool, Germany, 19th. Century Solid wood, square shape. Seat standing on four legs connected to a central bridge. Blue floral seat cover with elaborate innerspr...
Oak
$4,800 / set
H 8 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood
$2,581
H 12.21 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool
Located in London, GB
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Square Ottoman Footstool C.1880 Walnut carved frame with traditionally sprung and webbed upholstery. Upholstery in very good condition, fa...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI-Style Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique c. 1980's Louis XVI ottoman that we have had upholstered in the ultra high-end Clarence House Zebra Linen. The carved Walnut Louis XVI frame is in excellent conditio...
Textile, Walnut
Panache for Michael Taylor Cut Velvet Upholstered Bench Ottoman
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Panache for Michael Taylor Cut Velvet Upholstered Bench Ottoman
Wood
Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench. Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bergere. Offered antique French gilt wood chair or Bergere has great lines and patina. Sturdy, comfortable and ready for the fabric of your cho...
Giltwood
Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Richmond, VA
Fantastic pair of 18th-19th century French gold gilt wood stools in attractive upholstery from an estate in the residence side of the Carlyle in ...
Gold Leaf
Set Of 3 French Louis XVI Style Walnut Ottomans Or Benches
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 3 Louis XVI style walnut bench ottomans having hand carved fluted legs with hand-carved details throughout. France circa 1950. Willing to break the set up of you only need a...
Cotton, Satin, Walnut
Sold
H 18.5 in W 42.5 in D 33 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Tufted Pink Cocktail Ottoman With Brass Tack Detail
Located in West Chester, PA
High End Vntage French Louis XVI Tufted Cocktail Ottoman in the original woven pink upholstery fabric with brass tack trim.
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Or Pouf
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Or Pouf. Offered is a beautiful French Louis XVI style round painted ottoman, footstool or pouf professionally upholstered in cream velvet with spaced ...
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome French carved mahogany footstool or ottoman made in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The footstool features a square shape frame with gracefully curved concave sides. The c...
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 27 in D 27 in
Louis XVI Style French Upholstered Ottoman with Fluted Legs, Gilded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden ottoman from circa 1900 with fluted tapering legs, gilded accents and muslin double welt upholstery. Immerse yourself in the elegance of French design...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French Louis XVI style hand carved ottoman. The stool has its original horsehair with a simple muslin fabric held on with upholstery nails. The base is hand carved with a ro...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Corner seat, Western Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique seat from the 19th centuries. Dimensions: height 70 cm / seat height. 46 cm. width 75 cm / depth 66 cm
Walnut
A Round Louis XVI Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
One of two in our inventory, this small round ottoman has a grayish white painted base. Its carved apron and round, tapered legs are characteris...
Wood
Sold
H 19 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Giltwood And Painted Ottomans In Velvet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of early 20th century carved giltwood and painted French ottomans. They have been recently upholstered in a royal blue velvet. They are unmarked. The frames show a gen...
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Chaise Lounge and Ottoman, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI chaise lounge and ottoman, circa 1890. Measurements: Chair- 37.75 inches high x 27 inches wide x 20 deep Ottoma...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Ottoman
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden ottoman crafted in France, this antique treasure casts a majestic silhouette. Standing on glorious Louis XVI fluted feet, the fram...
Upholstery, Wood