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Louis Xiv Fauteuil

Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil

Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station.

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Sycamore

Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils

Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, an arched tight back and seat.

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20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Children's Size Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuil, or Doll's Armchair
Children's Size Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuil, or Doll's Armchair

Children's Size Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuil, or Doll's Armchair

Located in Stamford, CT

A chic French, Louis XIV style fauteuil, circa 1940s, distress painted frame with padded back and armrests, floral fabric (poor condition) with nailhead decoration, raised on cabriol...

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Vintage 1940s French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Elegant Pair of Louis XIV Style "Fauteuil A La Reine" Chairs
Elegant Pair of Louis XIV Style "Fauteuil A La Reine" Chairs

Elegant Pair of Louis XIV Style "Fauteuil A La Reine" Chairs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Elegant pair of Louis XIV style "fauteuil a la reine" chairs. Late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair

Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair 19th century French Louis XIV armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair represent the essence of the form, with gracefully scrolled armrests, legs and stretchers providing stylish suppo...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Striking pair of antique French Louis XIV style, walnut wingback fauteuils with carved armrests, standing on 'os de mouton' legs joined by H-shaped stretcher base, upholstered with a...

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Vintage 1980s English Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Late 19th Century Beech Fauteuil with Leather Upholstery
French Louis XIV Style Late 19th Century Beech Fauteuil with Leather Upholstery

French Louis XIV Style Late 19th Century Beech Fauteuil with Leather Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XIV style beechwood fauteuil from the late 19th century, with leather upholstery, scrolling arms and X-form cross stretcher.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs

French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Introduce a touch of opulence to your interiors with this 19th century French Louis XIV style walnut fauteuil. Impeccably designed with a keen eye for detail, this handsome armchair ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen
Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Late 19th century Louis XIV Style Fauteil Armchairs by the legendary Maison Jansen. Maison Jansen was an interior decoration house located in Paris and is considered the firs...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th C. Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuils with Fleur-de-Lis Upholstery
Pair of 19th C. Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuils with Fleur-de-Lis Upholstery

Pair of 19th C. Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuils with Fleur-de-Lis Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

The apron is richly carved with a scalloped shell motif, while the arm supports and shoulder carvings display graceful acanthus leaf embellishments typical of the Louis XIV period. B...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Pair of Throne Chairs, Fauteuils in Louis XIV Fashion, Fine Upholstery
Pair of Throne Chairs, Fauteuils in Louis XIV Fashion, Fine Upholstery

Pair of Throne Chairs, Fauteuils in Louis XIV Fashion, Fine Upholstery

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Throne chairs or fauteuils each with an arched back and padded seat joined to open arms with parcel-gilt foliate- and rosette-carved hand rests, and raised on turned legs joi...

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Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils
Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils

Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of painted Louis XVI style armchairs with generous proportions with caned backs and upholstered seats. These stylish chairs most often referred to as "fauteuil Marie Antoinette"...

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20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of vintage carved oak Louis XV style fauteuil with serpentine front, carved apron, beaded carvings and surmounted with carved shell motif. The chairs with manchettes, the uphols...

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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Leopard velvet upholstered French-Provincial Louis XV style Fauteuil Chair
Leopard velvet upholstered French-Provincial Louis XV style Fauteuil Chair

Leopard velvet upholstered French-Provincial Louis XV style Fauteuil Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Antique French-Provincial, Louis XV Rococo-style Fauteuil armchair upholstered in a luxurious leopard velvet, carved with floral garden motifs inspired by the French countryside. Its...

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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil
18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil

18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil

Located in Hudson, NY

Designs tended to be more towards comfort and easy living and less like elevated thrones as during the reign of Louis XIV. These Fauteuil or open-arm chairs are cartouche-shaped with...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Chateau Fauteuils
18th Century French Chateau Fauteuils

18th Century French Chateau Fauteuils

Located in New York, NY

Stylish antique pair of hand carved and gilded fauteuils with tattered silk tapestry upholstery. Structurally sound, may or may not need reupholstered depending on your outlook. We'v...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Pair of 18th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric

Pair of 18th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in our Ronnie fabric, these 18th-century fauteuils have the elegant silhouettes and stately proportions associated with Louis ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Heritage Walnut and Striped Velvet Louis XIV Wing Chairs
Pair of Heritage Walnut and Striped Velvet Louis XIV Wing Chairs

Pair of Heritage Walnut and Striped Velvet Louis XIV Wing Chairs

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Heritage Furniture, Louis XIV inspired, winged fauteuils. Carved and patinated walnut frames with curved arms and legs with H stretchers.

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Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

French Baroque Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery, Circa 1930
French Baroque Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery, Circa 1930

French Baroque Walnut Armchairs with Aubusson Upholstery, Circa 1930

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A pair of French provincial, Louis XIV-style fauteuils à la reine in walnut with carved acanthus scrolled curvaceous sweeping arms sitting on scrolling legs and serpentine "H" stretc...

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Louis XIV Fauteuil
Louis XIV Fauteuil

Louis XIV Fauteuil

Unavailable

H 33.78 in W 23.43 in D 19.3 in

Louis XIV Fauteuil

Located in Sydney, NSW

Louis XIV Fauteuil the oval back with down swept arms sprung seat bow-front rail on turned and stop fluted legs in original sage paint work, circa 1790 Height 858 Length 595 ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs

Louis XIV Fauteuil
Louis XIV Fauteuil

Louis XIV Fauteuil

Unavailable

H 45 in W 25 in D 29 in

Louis XIV Fauteuil

Located in Chicago, IL

This stylish chair has been a favourite piece, but it's time for it to find a new home. It's nicely carved and an early piece, dating from the late 18th century. The back has a comfo...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Louis XIV Painted Fauteuil, circa 1760
Louis XIV Painted Fauteuil, circa 1760

Louis XIV Painted Fauteuil, circa 1760

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 26 in D 22 in

Louis XIV Painted Fauteuil, circa 1760

Located in Charlotte, NC

French Louis XIV fauteuil in beautiful French blue original paint with lavish flower carvings highlighted in gold gilt.

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Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV
Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV

Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV

Unavailable

H 46.46 in W 26.38 in D 21.26 in

Antique French Fauteuil 18th Century Louis XIV

Located in London, GB

A very handsome large and comfy French armchair. 18th century from `Louis X1V` period. All re-upholstered with heavy antique linen.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Armchairs

A Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine
A Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

A Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

Unavailable

H 47 in W 25 in D 34 in

A Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Louis XIV Mahogany Fauteuil a la Reine, mid-18th century
Louis XIV Mahogany Fauteuil a la Reine, mid-18th century

Louis XIV Mahogany Fauteuil a la Reine, mid-18th century

Located in New York, NY

Louis XIV Mahogany Fauteuil a la Reine, mid-18th century

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Pair of Italian Louis XIV Caned Fauteuils
18th Century Pair of Italian Louis XIV Caned Fauteuils

18th Century Pair of Italian Louis XIV Caned Fauteuils

Unavailable

H 47.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in

18th Century Pair of Italian Louis XIV Caned Fauteuils

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The rectangular caned back with molded frame and shaped projecting crest rail with centred carved cresting of facing heraldic eagles, joined to framed caned seat with pelmet shaped a...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine
19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

Unavailable

H 46.07 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine

Located in Toorak, VIC

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil A La Reine With a strong walnut frame and beautiful hand decorative carvings of acanthus on armrests and feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XIV Period, Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XIV Period, Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of French Louis XIV Period, Walnut Fauteuils

Unavailable

H 45 in W 24 in D 25 in

Pair of French Louis XIV Period, Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Charleston, SC

A fine pair of French Louis XIV period, carved, walnut fauteuils from the Ile de France region.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Fine Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Carved Fauteuil en Cabriolets
Fine Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Carved Fauteuil en Cabriolets

Fine Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Carved Fauteuil en Cabriolets

Located in Houston, TX

Antique French Louis XVI period carved and painted beachwood fauteuil en cabriolet; blanc de trianon painted and upholstered in antique period needlepoint, the oval-shaped backrest c...

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

A Provincial Louis XIV Hooded Fauteui
A Provincial Louis XIV Hooded Fauteui

A Provincial Louis XIV Hooded Fauteui

Unavailable

H 53 in W 24 in D 27 in

A Provincial Louis XIV Hooded Fauteui

Located in New York, NY

A Provincial Louis XIV Hooded Fauteuil in Walnut with Tapestry Upholstery.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

17c Louis XIV Fauteuil - Tuscany
17c Louis XIV Fauteuil - Tuscany

17c Louis XIV Fauteuil - Tuscany

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H 58 in W 28 in D 21 in

17c Louis XIV Fauteuil - Tuscany

Located in New Orleans, LA

17c Louis XIV Fauteuil - Tuscany

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Louis XIV Fauteuil with Two-Tone Upholstery
Louis XIV Fauteuil with Two-Tone Upholstery

Louis XIV Fauteuil with Two-Tone Upholstery

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H 49.5 in W 32 in D 33 in

Louis XIV Fauteuil with Two-Tone Upholstery

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XIV Fauteuil with Two Tone Upholstery

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Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18c Louis XIV Fauteuil with Fleur-de-Lis
18c Louis XIV Fauteuil with Fleur-de-Lis

18c Louis XIV Fauteuil with Fleur-de-Lis

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H 45.5 in W 25.25 in D 31 in

18c Louis XIV Fauteuil with Fleur-de-Lis

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XIV arm chair with Fleur-de-Lis

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Fauteuil, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Fauteuil, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut & Needlepoint Fauteuil, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV fauteuil armchair offers carved walnut frame with needlepoint upholstered arms, back and seat, raised on cabriole legs terminating in stylized scroll feet...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1920
Antique French Louis XIV Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1920

Antique French Louis XIV Needlepoint Fauteuil Armchair, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV fauteuil armchair offers walnut frame with foliate carved crest over needlepoint tapestry upholstered back, seat and arms having garden scenes including m...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fabric, Wood, Walnut

French Louis XIV French Fauteuil Tapestry Carved Walnut Armchair, 20th Century
French Louis XIV French Fauteuil Tapestry Carved Walnut Armchair, 20th Century

French Louis XIV French Fauteuil Tapestry Carved Walnut Armchair, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XIV fauteuil armchair offers walnut construction with carved floral and scroll decoration with pictorial tapestry back and seat having courting scene in count...

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20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Wingback Fauteuil
Antique French Louis XIV Wingback Fauteuil

Antique French Louis XIV Wingback Fauteuil

Located in Dallas, TX

This highly unusual fauteuil was not only crafted from select French walnut in the style preferred by Louis XIV, it boasts "wingbacks" designed to allow lounging comfort.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair
Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair

Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair

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H 44 in W 24 in D 25 in

Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, with riveted black leather upholstery on four carved wood legs conjoined by H-form stretcher. 44" H x 24" W x 25" D; seat: 18.25" H.

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20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Louis XIV Giltwood Fauteuil armchairs
Pair of Louis XIV Giltwood Fauteuil armchairs

Pair of Louis XIV Giltwood Fauteuil armchairs

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H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Louis XIV Giltwood Fauteuil armchairs

Located in Arundel, GB

Wonderful pair of 18th Century carved Giltwood Fauteuil. Typical of the Louis XIV style with cabriole legs featuring carved acanthus leaves decoration and shell motifs.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Walnut, Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Fauteuil
Louis XIV Style Fauteuil

Louis XIV Style Fauteuil

Located in New Orleans, LA

Louis XIV Style Fauteuil

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French Armchairs

A Handsome French Louis XIV Style Oak Fauteuil
A Handsome French Louis XIV Style Oak Fauteuil

A Handsome French Louis XIV Style Oak Fauteuil

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome French Louis XIV style oak fauteuil; the arching padded back above a tight seat flanked by scrolled arms with foliate terminals; raised on trumpet and block-turned support...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuils

Located in Birmingham, AL

Beautifully carved pair of French Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils. Each with a high rectangle back and square section seat.

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Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Louis XIV Walnut Fauteuils Rembourré, Early 19th Century
Louis XIV Walnut Fauteuils Rembourré, Early 19th Century

Louis XIV Walnut Fauteuils Rembourré, Early 19th Century

Located in Hixson, TN

An outstanding pair of early 19th century walnut armchairs with fantastic coverings. Very detailed carving to the arms and strong turned stretchers with die cast carvings for detail....

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

French Louis XIV Period Carved Walnut Fauteuil, 18th Century
French Louis XIV Period Carved Walnut Fauteuil, 18th Century

French Louis XIV Period Carved Walnut Fauteuil, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rectangular backrest and open arms, the arm supports and legs are square and tapered with line-painted corners, generous fitted seat, os de mouton stretchers.

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman

Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman

Located in Sheridan, CO

French upholstered armchair and ottoman, 19th c. Baroque style armchair, back and seat in flame stitch style upholstery. The armchair features detailed carved lion's head handholds, ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Fauteuil High-Back Armchair with Needlepoint
Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Fauteuil High-Back Armchair with Needlepoint

Antique Louis XIV Style Carved Fauteuil High-Back Armchair with Needlepoint

Located in Astoria, NY

An antique very beautiful circa 1900s French Louis XIV style Fauteuil (high back armchair). The chair has been exquisitely carved from maple wood and still has its original dark waln...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

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Louis Xiv Fauteuil For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the louis xiv fauteuil you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A louis xiv fauteuil — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer louis xiv fauteuil, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each louis xiv fauteuil bearing Baroque or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made louis xiv fauteuil over the years, but those crafted by Heritage Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Louis Xiv Fauteuil?

Prices for a louis xiv fauteuil start at $600 and top out at $61,694 with the average selling for $4,300.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.