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Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Ottomans. This listing is for a pair of antique Italian painted and giltwood ottomans or benches. This versatile pair of benches...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Upholstery, Muslin

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...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

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.
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Louis XVI Style Footstool Gilt Gold
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, 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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Silk, Giltwood, Damask

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

Fantastic Pair of 18th-19th Century Gold Gilt French Stools
Located in Charleston, SC
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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Gold Leaf

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Wood

Stylish & Practical Louis Seize Style Hall Bench / Stool W. Perfect Webbing Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and superb condition, 1960s hand-crafted bench. This perfectly symmetrical and straight lined stool is in amazingly good condition and it is as stabile as the day...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wicker, Wood

French, Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Bench or Ottoman
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...
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1940s European Vintage Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Oak

Antique French Fournier Style Knotted Rope and Tassel Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning antique French A.M.E. Fournier style carved wood ottoman, bench, stool, tabouret or pouf with a knotted cross stretcher and knotted tasse...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Walnut

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. ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Ormulu Mahogany Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (late 19th Century) ormolu mounted mahogany caned ottoman. (Similar items: 050651, 050651A).
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Ormolu

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...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Wood, Leather

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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and painted ottoman. This piece is upholstered in a pretty floral tapestry. A true classic!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Tapestry, Wood

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French Wooden Footstool with Leather Cushion, 1960s
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Located in Ridgewood, NY
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19th C. French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge or Daybed
Located in Wichita, KS
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French Carved Walnut Chaise Lounge in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some ...
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Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
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Located in New York, NY
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French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ottoman
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ottoman
H 16.5 in W 20.75 in D 20.75 in
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
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Corner seat, Western Europe, around 1880.
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
A Round Louis XVI Style Ottoman
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century Louis XVI Style French Ottoman
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H 16.9 in W 28.3 in D 28.3 in
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Located in Winter Park, FL
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19th Century Louis XVI Style Low Footstool
19th Century Louis XVI Style Low Footstool
H 9.5 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Fine Custom French Style Upholstered Foot Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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20th Century Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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19th-C. French Carved and Green Painted Ottoman / Stool in Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is beautiful! It is a 19th century French green painted ottoman newly upholstered in leopard velvet. The green painted frame has gilt accents and shows age appropriate wear.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

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Large Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ottomans with a Painted and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Essex, MA
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Located in IT
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Louis Xvi ottomans and poufs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI ottomans and poufs 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 ottomans and poufs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI ottomans and poufs 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 ottomans and poufs, popular names associated with this style include Claude I Sené, Jumbo Collection, and Massant. 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 ottomans and poufs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,056 and tops out at $9,000 while the average work can sell for $2,633.

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