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Louis XVI Furniture

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
Louis XVI Style Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style side table with an inset beveled glass top. The table skirt is decorated with a carved beaded trim. Carved rosettes top round re...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and patinated bronze clock garniture, having a pair of seven branch flower like candelabra, being supported by putti, raised on circular plinth bases with scrolling decoration. The clock having bronze patinated mother and three children, one sculpting, one painting and the other reading. Mounted on this beautiful gilded ormolu base with flowers, shells and foliage. The eight day duration clock chimes on the hour and half hour and is signed; Raingo Fres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. double framed giltwood mirror. The mirror retains all of its original mirror plates throughout with the central plate framed within a lovely most decorative scalloped Les Oves designs with foliate accents and beautiful large palmettes. The mottled outer frame displays a lovely twisted rope design at the border with beautiful scrolled richly carved acanthus leaves and foliate movements at each corner. The stunning pierced top crown is centered by a charming finely detailed seashell framed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style" Pair of 19th century sconces in gilded bronze (original gilding) with two lights, will be electrified for the customer at ou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Painted Armchair Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI style painted armchair, made by Baker Furniture Company, circa 2000. The paint is off white and silver. The cushion is partial down filled, see photo of upholstery contents.
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1990s North American Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marquetry Center Table, François Linke Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Bois Citronnier Marquetry center table or writing table, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946), after t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking large scale true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu candelabra lamps. Each seven arm lamp is raised by an elegant triangular shaped base ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Wall or Console Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style gilt wood wall or console mirror A sleek French oval gilt wood wall mirror having a clean center mirror panel framed in a g...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French 1950s Frosted Flame Torch Ceiling Pendant Lights
Located in London, GB
Elegant French 1950s brass ceiling pendant lights Featuring Frosted Flame Style Shades. Ornate detailing covers the brass work. These elegant light...
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1950s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu centerpiece. The oblong shaped centerpiece is raised by a square ormolu base with arched si...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Pair of Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French pair of hand-painted in light green wooden chairs with delicate oval cane backs and seats in Louis XVI style. Both are hand car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style Nightstands Marble Tops Italian, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale two very nice decorative nightstands. Italian inlay wood, comes with marble curved Greenish color tops. Bronze handles and details. Two drawers each.
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Mahogany Four Doors Sideboard with Red Marble Top
Located in Sofia, BG
Row buffet in moulded and veneered solid oak and mahogany. Front part is made with a slight central opening projection by four leaves, punctuated by fluted uprights, those at the end...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Sheffield, MA
A pair of smart Louis XVI style nightstands or bedside end tables with gilded decorative accents. The stands each have two drawer with brass...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Linke Style Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bijouterie Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century mahogany oval table display cabinet, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts depicting cloven hoofed Bacchus influen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Aprey French Faience Pottery Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French faience vase. By Aprey. Decorated throughout with floral devices and purple accents with a nature scene of two birds to one side. With two rocaille han...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Faience, Pottery

French Vintage Marble Top Demilune Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This striking little demilune chest features exceptional inlaid mahogany in varying varieties that have been thoughtfully book matched and placed about ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of Four Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four midcentury French painted dining chairs or side chairs, is in the Classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on tap...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Beautiful 19th Century French Lapis Lazuli Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Rare 19th century French Lapis Lazuli Louis XVI Style Ormolu clock. This is a stunning piece of decorative art that reflects the luxurious tastes of the 18th ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow. The case is made ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Period Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is one of the most stunning and unique period Louis XVI mirrors we have seen. The depth and finely detailed floral carvings include sunflowers, lilies, daisies and roses. The bo...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Antique pair of Louis XVI Revival painted fauteuil armchairs, circa 1880 in date. Constructed in a well carved two tone grey beechwood, with later floral and swag ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble Bird Bath / Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble bird bath/planter. The planter is raised by a square base with ha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

Steinway Piano Made for the Olympic & Titanic Liners Carved Walnut Gold Leaf
Located in Leeds, GB
Rebuilt, 1912, Steinway Vertegrand upright piano with a quartered walnut case in Louis XVI style. Cabinet features ornate, carvings highlighted with gold leaf. The center panel feat...
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Early 20th Century German Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

French Louis XVI 'Commode Sauteuse' with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Large Bronze Mounted Sevres Louis XVI Style Porcelain Vases with Covers
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large and fine quality French 19 century Bronze mounted Sevres style hand painted Porcelain Vases with Covers. The paintings signed: "Lucot de Seifert".
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Caned Oval Accent Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style oval accent table. The caned tabletop is covered with a beveled glass top. Round tapered legs are fluted, topped with rosettes carved in squares, and finish in turn...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe upholstery. Add some Classic Style to your Home.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Louis XVI Style Clock of the XIXth Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style clock of the XIXth Century Important clock of the XIXth century of Louis XVI style, in gilded bronze and porcelain. Dimensi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Vintage Louis XVI Style Coffee Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage mahogany coffee table base is in the Louis XVI style and topped with an outstanding piece of colorful marble. It features a ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Side Table in Cherry Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI side table in cherry wood Cherry, other fruitwoods and ash, shellac hand polished Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780 Dimensions: Width: 67 c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19th Century Miniature Tortoiseshell Vitrine
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and tortoiseshell miniature table vitrine, in the Rococo style. Being of bombe form and raised on elegant cabriole legs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Louis XVI Bench Hand Carved Gilt Hardwood Woven Caning Brass Taupe Brown Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite Louis XVI Bench gilt hand carved hardwood, handwoven Cane Backrest and Taupe color Cotton Fabric Upholstery, made in USA. The tapered legs on th...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Leather Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XVI style narrow leather paneled and solid wood console table, decorated throughout with verdigris brass mounts, the galleried top above four frieze drawers on turned and flu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rosace Bed, Louis XVI Style made by La Maison London, US King size mattress Size
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
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2010s English Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique French Rosewood Parquetry Dessert Pastry Server
Located in Forney, TX
An exquisite French rosewood dessert serving tray table dating to the turn of late 19th / early 20th century. Finished in sophisticated Louis XVI style, nicely curved lines give this...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Period End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Louis XVI Period end table is a classic and timeless design not only because it represents the revival of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, but in thi...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Gold Gilt Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling gold gilt Louis XVI style pier mirror from France, crafted during the 1870s. A carved crest of flower bouquets and bowed ribbon sits atop the frame and has its original bri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold

Louis XVI Style Wood and Gilt Stucco Mantle Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tall and impressive 19th century Napoleon III rectangular mantle mirror in a wood and gilt stucco frame, surmounted by an imposing pediment of cherubs and dolphins...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu Picture Frames
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI St. Belle Époque period ormolu picture frames signed and stamped Christofle. Each free standing picture frame displays beautiful intricately detailed swaging fabric garlands at the base with lovely richly chased blooming flowers tied at the center with a charming ribbon and draped over knobs at each side. Elegant laurel branches center a fine rosette at each side set on a hammered background with wrap around reeded bands and delicate beaded borders. The striking pierced top crown displays exceptional richly chased berried laurel branches tied with a ribbon all in a superb satin and burnished finish. Christofle is a renowned manufacturer of fine silver founded in Paris by Charles Christofle in 1830. Artists and designers such as the famous Parisian Silversmith Antoine Perrin (AP), Man Ray, Jean Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman and Richard Hutton...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Trumeau Mirror Original Paint and Gilding Unrestored Late 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French trumeau mirror that was hand-made during the mid to late-1800’s and miraculously still wears its original paint and gildi...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of 4, 19th C Style Charles Pollock Russian Imperial Dining Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19th Century style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Russian Imperial dining chairs W Fortuny seats - set of 4. Additional information: Materials: cotton, wood. Color: beige....
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and Vert de Patricia marble center table. The oblong center table is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved giltwood mirror is a quintessential example of the Louis XVI style. Its 59.5-inch high frame features classic Louis XVI motifs of rais-de-coeur, beading, and corner rosettes. A delicately hand carved wreath...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by a circular base with lovely stepped mottled ormol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

18th Century French Set of Four Louis XVI Beechwood Medallion Dining Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique French set of four Medallion dining room armchairs made of hand crafted polished, lacquered Beechwood in good condition. The Parisian polished cocktail c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Beech, Velvet, Upholstery

Antique French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Chairs Late 19th Century, a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique chairs in Oak, with upholstered centers set within a highly ca...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Oak

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Fruitwood and Gold Gilt Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style nightstands or side tables By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved fruitwood, with gold gilt trim and accents and original bras...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Frame for Oval Photo Borders in Louis XVI French Empire Style Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent two-tone fired enamels on guillochè and with various ornamen...
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1980s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hang the bronze light fixture above a dining room table or in an entryway to make an impressive French-style statement. The twelve-arm lights have been rewired to US standards and are embellished with decorative candle sleeve covers.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Polychrome and Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. polychrome and giltwood sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a circular backplate with lovely palmette designs and a f...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Chrome Plated Table Vanity Mirrir Casndlesticks
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant table vanity mirror. Made of chrome plated metal. The mirror are flanked with two candlesticks. The mirror is adjustable in height and the mirror can tilt. The mirror glas...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI-Style Footstool
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming little footstool in the style of Louis XVI. The carved wood frame is highlighted with gold leaf. The seat or footrest is covered in an antique floral Flemish or Fr...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Lanterns Crystal and Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful pair of lanterns Louis XVI style, crystal and bronze finely executed, very rare in this shape and surely executed by a very great parisian bronzier of his time.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Mercury Gilt Hand Carved Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Louis XVI Fire gilt hand carved fine mirror, Beautiful quality with fine Mercury gilding.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated and giltwood mirror. The oval mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a beautiful wrap around beaded and mottled ba...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

21st Century, Animal Box Collection, Porcelain Box with Golden Bronze Geko
Located in Calenzano, FI
Porcelain box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated golden finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care for eve...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis Xvi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Linke, and Maison Jansen. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3 and tops out at $833,747 while the average work can sell for $6,700.

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