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.
$4,756 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless allure of this original pair of Louis XVI Side Chairs, originating from South Germany and dating back to 1780-1800. These chairs captivate with their exquisite ...
Beech
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...
Canvas, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Exceptional pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style painted fauteuils. The chairs have Greek inspired geometrical fluted legs which continue in the upper back part of the frames...
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative set of six Italian 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and giltwood dining chairs. Each chair is raised on front with straight tapered legs decorated with carved...
Giltwood
French carved arm chair with cowhide upholstery with nail heads
Located in Houston, TX
This unique chair is made of fine walnut and is beautifully Carved in fine detail. The legs and arms are also carved In the louis XVI style. The upholstery is cowhide with Nail head...
Walnut
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated dining chairs. Each chair is raised by circular tapered legs with a fluted design below block rosette...
Wood
A very fine pair of French gilt carved armchairs . Attrib to Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XVI gilt carved Fauteuils. Attributed to G. Durand
Giltwood
$7,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Metal
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Dow
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Bergere with Tapered Legs & Downswept Arms
Upholstery, Walnut
FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of four French Louis oak, antique painted Saloon or dining chairs with exquisite gold...
Upholstery, Rattan
$6,500 / set
Set of Six Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
We will never tire of Louis XVI style dining chairs. With their clean, elegant lines, they can go anywhere. These oval back chairs have a white painted finish and are upholstered in ...
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut Armchair, circa 1760
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French 18th century Louis XVI period walnut armchair, circa 1760. The low seating armchair is raised by elegant circular tapered...
Walnut
Pair of LOUIS XVI armchairs with curved backs in cream lacquered wood
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of armchairs with curved backs in cream relacquered wood and green rechampi, the back with a detached column topped with small flowers, the baluster armrest consoles resting on ...
Beech
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
Set of 4 Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Back Fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of 4 19th century French Louis XVI oval back fauteiuls. Carved and gilt large size.
Giltwood
21st Century Grandcamée Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
GrandCamée is the perfect expression of a bright classic style, where the refined upholstery in the precious fabric of the collection meets the decorative charm of the structure with...
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Carved and Bleached Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and bleached side chairs. Upholstered in creme and tan animal print and beautiful carvings as well. Makes an elegant statement!
Upholstery, Wood
1930s, Danish highback armchair, furniture mesh, velour, hand carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish highback armchair. Furniture mesh, green furniture velour, handcarved oak wood. The seat was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Manufactured by Danish furni...
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Carved Rams Head Armchair Vintage Piece Red Floral Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely vintage rams head armchair with red floral upholstery This chair is in fine order, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, the timber clean...
Upholstery
French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French turn of the century Louis XVI st. Walnut side chair. This charming chair is raised by fine circular fluted tapered legs with lovely topie shaped feet. Above eac...
Walnut
Set of Eight Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive set of eight late 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany dining chairs with six side and two armchairs. Each chair is raised on tapered fluted legs with top rosettes below...
Mahogany
18th Century French Fauteuil Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Late 18th century Louis XVI period French fauteuil chair. It has an oval cameo back with a cartouche to the top, with downnswept arms and fluted legs. It still has visible remnants o...
Beech
Set of Six Vintage French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs in Light Green
Located in Queens, NY
Set of six of French Louis XVI style (20th century) light green painted side chairs with muslin upholstered seat and back.
Muslin, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Armchair with Cane Seat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.
Bronze
Set of Four Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Giltwood Square Back Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) giltwood square back side chairs with rouge silk upholstery on fluted leg with carving on seat and back frame. NOTE: uphostery is damaged...
Silk
Four 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Set of two or four period painted 18th Century French Louis XVI – Directoire Fauteuils armchairs. Sold as a pair or as a set of four. Has early upholstery. 34.25” h. x 21.5” w. x 19...
Upholstery
$2,712Sale Price / set|41% Off
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs from the Workshop of Barthelemy Denis Chardon
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French carved and painted Louis XVI fauteuils, with oval backs, seats and armrests upholstered in Chelwood fabric, designed by Nina Campbell. With grey/white painted frames...
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs, Velvet Upholstery, 1880
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of Louis XVI Bergere Chairs Early 19th Century, Good Condition with Cut Velvet Upholstery. Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Velvet, Wood
$1,121Sale Price|25% Off
Tomlinson Erwin Lambeth Louis XVI Armchair
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and...
Wood, Cotton
20th Century Louis Seize Style Wood French Seating Group Garniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French garniture in Louis 16th style Solid beechwood, finely carved and patinated. Measurements: Sofa: Width 135 cm, height 100 cm, depth 70 cm Armchair: Width 67 cm, ...
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères à Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood Bergères à Oreilles. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs below fine block rosettes. Extending along ...
Giltwood
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Giltwood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and giltwood side chairs. Each chair is raised by slender circular tapered fluted legs with a finely carve...
Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century Fleury Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Fleury expresses a refined classic style. From the structure to the fabric, everything is worked by local craftsmen, whose precious knowledge is handed down from father to son. The ...
Fabric, Beech
$4,000 / set
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Blue and white gingham will never go out of style. This pair of arm. chairs have a grayish white painted finish. and feature many. of the lovely details characteristic of the Louis XVI style--a. squared. back, fluted, tapered legs, and beautifully carved die joins (where legs meet the base of the seat). The blue and white gingham give these traditional chairs...
Wood
Set of Four Dutch 19th Century Louis XVI Style Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and complete set of four Dutch 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany, walnut, and maple wood side chairs. Each beautiful chair is raised by elegant lightly curved maho...
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Patinated Pale Green Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four French Louis XVI st. patinated pale green dining chairs. Each chair is raised by straight tapered fluted legs, topped by carved rosettes. The mottled st...
Wood
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Caned Chairs, with All Original Patina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant set of six French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topie sha...
Wood
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. circular giltwood benches. The benches are raised by four circular tapered legs ending in topie shape feet, with the upper p...
Metal
Exceptional piano giltwood armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional piano armchair in gilded wood louis XVI style which rotates . the sculpture and quality of this armchair is worthy of the greatest parisien cabinetmakers of this time it...
Giltwood
21st Century Pegaso Armchair in Fabric with Decorative Fringe
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Soft lines and timeless design for the Pegaso line. The seats are characterized by a lateral opening which gives the furniture a special lightness. The fringes add a decorative note ...
Velvet, Beech
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Circular Swivel Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XVI st. circular swivel bench. The bench is raised by four elegant circular fluted tapered legs with chandelles en...
Giltwood
$9,500 / set
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Lacquer Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Venetian lacquer stools Round shape with carved feline feet Italian, 18th Century Measures: Height 18.5 in.; Diameter. 16.5 in. INV: 60.
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Satin Chair with Arms in Wood and Fabric in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Satin is a classic model in Louis XVI style, revisited in a modern key thanks to the velvet upholstery in a delicate shade of grey. It features a hand-carved wooden structure with go...
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Pair of Charming Louis XV Style Painted Child's Chairs Upholstered
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 19th century pair of Louis XV style painted child's chairs, great worn painted finish with lovely old patina, blue silk damask. Would look l...
Wood
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI grey painted large armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of hand carved 19th century French Louis XVI grey painted open armchairs. Fine carving and large size . Covered in a muslin
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Square-Back Dining Chairs with Original Leather
Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE
An exceptional pair of French dining chairs, retaining their original aged leather with a beautifully patinated surface. Crafted in the Louis XVI style, they feature square upholste...
Leather, Hardwood
LXVI-style winged bergère in lacquered wood, France, circa 1800
Located in Paris, FR
Large late 18th century grey lacquered wood « bergère » with ears. Newly upholstered and recently covered by our upholsterer in a beautiful damask by Rubelli. Height: 116 cm (45.7 i...
Upholstery, Wood
1870s Louis XVI Style Ebonized Fauteuil in Upholstered Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Louis XVI style fauteuil open armchair radiates opulence with its masterfully carved ebonized wood and the custom taupe and cream striped linen upholstery. The neoclassical carv...
Upholstery, Wood