Louis Xvi Cassolettes
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture
Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Vases and Vessels
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Beds and Bed Frames
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Urns
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Vases
Stone, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Breccia Marble, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Statues
Marble, Bronze
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Vases
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Vases
Amethyst, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Centerpieces
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Garniture
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Urns
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Vases
Bronze
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Vases
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble
Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Urns
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Vases
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Urns
Onyx, Bronze
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases and Vessels
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Urns
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Vases
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Vases
Marble, Ormolu
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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 Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
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