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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
French Maison Baguès Attributed Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès attributed crystal chandelier. Chic French 1940s Maison Baguès attributed bronze or brass and crystal eight-light chandelier ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

c1880 Antique French Louis XVI stlye Bronze Porcelain Flowered Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Bronze Frame with Porcelain Flower Chandelier. The flowers are crawling on bronze vines. Swirl effect towards the top. Ormolu.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cobalt Blue Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and ormolu vases mounted into lamps. Each beautiful lamp is raised by most impressiv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Large Pair of Wall Sconces Wall Lamp French Louis XVI Style 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of wall sconces bronze doré Louis XVI style of the first half of the 20th century. This model of French wall lamps or sconces have illuminated the Europen Grand Hotels and Cafe...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

French Louis XVI st. Silvered Bronze and Tole Bouillotte lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Silvered Bronze and Tole Bouillotte lamp. This elegant three arm lamp is raised by a circular mottled Silvered Bronze base with a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and marble urns mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised on a square gilt wood and marble base with concave corners. The ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 25in W: 15.5in D: 10in This pair of gilt Louis XVI Directoire style ebonized wall sconces are done beautifully and made of the finest quality. This Pair of sconces wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Large Maison Bagues Style Silver Gilt and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and finely crafted French 20th century silver gilt and rock crystal chandelier, executed in the style of Maison Baguès. This striking multi-tiered fixture is centered b...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze chandelier with six lights. The chandelier is adorned with beautiful acanthus leaf pattern, goat head motifs, swags, a lovely f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style 19th century bronze doré scroll 2-arm wall sconce with cupid head and urn top.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th C. Ormolu Figural 4 Light Candelabras, After P. Gouthiere
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of French 19th century ormolu figural four light candelabras, after a model by Pierre Gouthiere, After a Design by Jean-D...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Louis XVI Style French Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Louis XVI style French porcelain and hand gilt gold decorated urn shape vase pair table lamp. Each lamp features on one side a painted pastoral scenes decorated de...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Gold, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 19th-century French wall sconces embodies the grandeur and artistry of the Louis XVI style. Expertly crafted from giltwood, these sconces are designed in an ele...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

Ornate 19th Century Louis XVI French Crystal and Brass Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century ornate French brass and glass chandelier, in very fine, original, clean and working condition. This outstanding chandelier features 12 candle lights, each...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble lamps in the manner of Clodion. Each lamp is raised by a s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and monumentally scaled true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra lamps...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Baccarat Dore Bronze and Crystal Electrified / Candle Chandelier, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Baccarat dore' bronze and crystal scrolled arm chandelier with hanging foliage crystal prisms, central bulbous fluted crystal column, gilt bronze fluted candle cup bobèches, ...
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1820s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

1920 s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Large Antique Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Pair of Wall Sconces
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and finest quality, antique gilt bronze wall lamps. This stunning pair is perfect for decorating the wall of the entrance to your home, but they would also look great on eithe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Louis XVI style five-arm chandelier of gilt bronze and parcel patinated, extremely ornate with great details, France, 1880-1890. This wonderful piece is in its original condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This stunning six arm chandelier is decorated at the bottom by finely cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional pair of monumental French gilt bronze sconces from the early 1900s captures the opulence and grandeur of Belle Époque design. Cast in finely detailed dore’ bronze, e...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Louis XVI-style (late 20th Century) brass wall sconces with three scroll arms and urn shaped tops. (PRICED EACH).  
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breche Violette marble lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breche Violette marble lamp. This attention grabbing lamp is raised by a square Ormolu base with cut corners an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Gilded Convex Half Lantern Wall Sconces, Delmas Luminaires, Belgium, 80s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair Belgian country style brass and curved glass wall lights mirrored back plate. By Belgian manufacturer DELMAS LUMINAIRES. Circa 1980s. The back...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Bag Of Pearls chandelier, Cut crystals About 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bag Of Pearls chandelier, Cut crystals About 1900
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in Pink Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in pink crystal and gold patinated bronze. The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very nice pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lights, 3 lights Good condition, electricity to be tested (or change depending on where you are!) Late 19th century Height 48 cm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Impressing Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier in the Louis XVI Neoclassical Taste featuring "Fleur de Lis" ornaments, acanthus scrolls and leaves. Hand carved alabaster shades and...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming French Louis XVI style gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Each candle arm conjoined with garlands above a cartouche ending with an acorn. The center stem with a floral loop...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 19c. Carved Wood Sconces Centered by Wedgewood Bisque Plaques.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of sconces, of wood, having distressed painted finish, each surmounted by intricately carved bow; two scrolling candlearms supported by rams' heads, centered with oval blue Wedgewood bisque...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze figural two-light candelabra after a model by Claude-Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814), one modeled...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Set of 3 19thc French Louis XVI style Wall Sconces in a Distressed Gilt Metal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Set of 3 French Louis XVI style Floral Form Wall Sconces. Distressed Giltmetal. High quality. The distressed metal is part of the original design.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This signed Caldwell six-light chandelier is made of finely detailed gilt bronze and hung with faceted bead chain swags and cut crystal prisms. It has been newly rewired and ready fo...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

21st-Century, 5-Lights Bronze Applique in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
5-Light applique in gold patinated bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this applique is a modern reinter...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Enamel Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is derived from a typical wall sconce model of that period. It's possibl...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair, Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style 19th Century Putti Candlestick Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, now electrified, embodies the elegance and charm of the Italian Renaissance, blended with elements of the Louis XVI style. The putti, re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th-Century French Louis XVI Painted and Giltwood Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XVI-style table lamp is crafted from an 18th-century altar candlestick, repurposed into a striking lighting piece. The hand-carved wood base features a triform desi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Doré 4-Light Lantern with Porcelain Flowers
Located in San Francisco, CA
With arching openwork top above a square-form body tapering to a foliate pendant knob; decorated overall with later porcelain flower heads which can be easily removed.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

19th C. E.F. Caldwell (attrib) Pair of Gilt Bronze and Rouge Royale Marble Lamps
Located in Morristown, NJ
Attributed to E.F. Caldwell, Monumental Pair of Gilt Bronze and Rouge Royale Marble Lamps with Custom Shades, Late 19th Century An extraordinary pair of monumental table lamps in th...
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1890s American Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Gold, Bronze

Large Antique Austrian Louis XVI Style Viennese Glass and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The unusual chandelier is constructed with a central gilt bronze frame from which multiple scrolling arms extend, each terminating in a candle-form light fitting. These arms are ador...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th Louis XVI st. Baccarat crystal chandelier. The sixteen arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful faceted solid crystal ball pendant amidst an exceptional array of cut crystal pendants and beautiful swaging cut crystal garlands. Each elegantly scrolled solid Baccarat crystal arm displays a lovely reeded design leading to exceptional foliate crystal bobeches with delicate crystal garlands and striking most decorative baluster shaped cut crystal candle cups. The superb central fut displays stunning Baccarat crystal reserves encasing the support bar showcasing...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal

Extremely Rare Pair of Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An important pair of ormolu basket chandeliers In the Louis XVI style Constructed from gilded bronze of the finest quality with clear crystal cut drops and cascading beads, the pair of chandeliers of rounded basket shape suspended from six decorative foliate-twined ribbons tied to the circular corona with foliage crescendo and dangling tassels beneath; the rim of the basket having patinated bronze panels and a trio of horn-playing putti perched on the ledge interspersed with ribbon-tied vases; all fitted with lights; below; the six ormolu ribs dressed...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamps. Each most stunning Crystal lamp is raised by a mottled square Ormolu base ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and monumental antique French Louis XVI multi-light gilt bronze lantern. The lantern is constructed in a cylindrical form with four large curved glass panels contained wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Precious Italian 18 Century Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier Genova 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant and finely carved gilt-wood central base with 8 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different levels ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Cut Glass

21st-Century, 2-Lights Bronze Applique in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
2-light applique in gold patinated bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this applique is a modern reinter...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful French 19th century Louis XVI st. porcelain and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a circular ormolu base with most decorative protruding block rosette feet flanked by Vitruvian scrolls. The elegantly shaped porcelain body displays beautiful and richly chased pierced ormolu mounts of a detailed rams head amidst fine foliate, ribbon garlands, and Greek key handles...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian giltwood torchieres. This lovely pair of 18th century Italian Louis XVI period gilt wood torchieres, torcheres...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

1970s Brass and Painted Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Brass and Painted Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp 2 light candelabra candlestick lamp Shade is Tole painted with Red and Cream Stripes Adju...
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1970s Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Set of Four Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice set of four wall sconces is made of bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 16th. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Patinated and Giltwood Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and faux painted marble chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a charming bottom bell shaped giltwood pendant below th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of "Quiver" Chandeliers, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XVI style chandeliers, hand crafted stucco and copper with ten lights. The central shaft with indirect lighting is formed by a quiver decorated with flowers,...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Copper

Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Eggshell Blue Glazed Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (late 19th century) French porcelain vases in the Louis XVI period style, with lovely Chinese egg shell blue glaze and finely cast neoclas...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Vases or Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style French Sevres pink porcelain and dore bronze-mounted vases or lamps. One side is painted with pastoral love scenes in the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Samson Porcelain Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of antique French Louis XVI style porcelain vases/lamps, each of ovoid form rising from a square stepped base with a flared pedestal foot. The bodies are painted with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Porcelain

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achie...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Figural Wall Lights after Thomire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze five-light figural wall lights (Sconces - Appliques) after the model by Pierre-Philippe Thomire (French, 1751–1843...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Chandelier
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb chandelier in alabaster and bronze, very much quality.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Alabaster, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This large-scale fixture is a 19th-century French Louis XVI style chandelier made of gilt bronze and crystal. It exudes a sense of luxury and elegance typical of the Louis XVI era, k...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis Xvi lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Edward F. Caldwell Co., Alexandre Vossion, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $470,000 while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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