Louis Xvi Marquetry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Bronze
Antique 1860s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Fruitwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Gueridon
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Tables
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Tables
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Desks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Credenzas
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Marble
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Wood, Mahogany, Walnut, Birch
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s Louis XVI Side Tables
Cherry, Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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- 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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