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Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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
19th Century Bronze Tazza Dish, Casted by Oudry, Paris
By A. Oudry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique bronze tazza, a bowl on a high foot. The bowl is decorated with graceful flowers and dates from the late 19th century. Multicolored patina. The bowl is signed Oudry, a well-known French designer of bronze statues and ornamental objects. The tazza is of a very fine quality and in good condition. L. Oudry & Cie stands for Leopold Oudry...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Marble Cassolettes
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted and ormulu Cassolettes / decorative urns. Each casollette featuring a covered embellisment foliate garlands, berried fini...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Winged Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique French mid 1800s Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze Putti Seated on Fluted Plinths. Each putti is seen seated with their arms an...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Late 18th century Louis XVI Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine pair of Louis XVI period candlesticks of unusual form. Each with an ovoid white marble body issuing a floral spray with a flower head nozzle, supported by three curved mo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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Bronze Dish with Bull by Max Le Verrier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1940s Vintage Louis XVI Mounted Objects

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Located in Dublin, Dalkey
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Art Deco Bronze Pin Dish by Bruno Zach
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
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Art Deco Bronze Pin Dish by Bruno Zach
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Pair of 19th Century Brass Winged Putti
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Set of Pan Scale Weights from the Late 1660s-Early 1700s
Located in Milano, IT
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French 19th Century Pair of Bronze Musicians Putti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th century pair of bronze musicians Putti Patinated bronze on ormolu base Louis XVI style circa 1880.
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Late 18th Century Carved Faun with a Crystal Stone and a Brass Base with Lions
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Carved Walnut Pediment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Flowers Baskets
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of small gilded ornaments with traces of their original gilding France, circa 1780. Weathered, losses. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
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Italian Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
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Louis Xvi mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI mounted objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,775 and tops out at $13,940 while the average work can sell for $8,150.

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