French Louis Xvi Bookcase
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Bookcases
Bronze
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Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Cabinets
Bronze
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Mahogany
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Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Bookcases
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Marble, Brass
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Glass, Walnut
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Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
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Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
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Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Art Glass, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Brass
Antique 1880s French Bookcases
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Bookcases
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
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How Much is a French Louis Xvi Bookcase?
A Close Look at Louis Xvi Furniture
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.
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Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
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