Louis Xvi Rose
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Settees
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Benches
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Cane
20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Damask, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Polyester, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Breccia Marble
Antique 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Berlin Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XVI Vases
20th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Canvas, Mirror, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Inkwells
Bronze
20th Century European Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Gesso, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Gesso, Giltwood, Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns
20th Century Armchairs
Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Center Tables
Pine
20th Century French Louis XVI Vanities
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Tables
Onyx
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Night Stands
Paint, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vases
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
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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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