The Difference between Louis XV and Louis XVI style chairs

How can you tell the difference between Louis XV (15th) or Louis XVI (16th) antique style chairs? This animation by Hollis Newton gives you a brief history lesson and tips to help you identify the differences.

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Featured in video: The Rodney Chair, The Lynley Chair and The Gemma Chair.

[thesixborough]

This was fun and educational! NIcely done!

[AimaCreativeLife]

This is just the video I needed for a gorgeous curbside find I am going to reupholster over on my channel! Thanks for helping me narrow down the time period of the chair.

[luigibenignochiappero]

CONGRATS Master !!!! Excellent

Best Wishes.

[helenbest]

Simple and clear, this video is really useful, thanks.

[noemicisnerosruiz]

Es un belleza Louis XV de Perú felicitaciones .

[charlesgervin]

The illustration used for Louis XVI is actually that of his great grandfather the Duc de Bourgogne.

[DarrenBaptiste]

I have a couple Louis XVIs! Who knew?! Cool video. Who’s your narrator? I like his accent!

[randyfloyd]

Louis Xvi style should more correctly be called the Marie Antoinette style. Louis more interested in his forge and making locks. The Queen was the style setter. Great video!