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Louis XVI Furniture

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.

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Style: Louis XVI
19th Century English Walnut and Ormolu Mounted Centre Table
Located in London, GB
A very fine and substantial centre table in the Louis XVI in the Manner of Holland & Sons Of exceptional quality, utilising beautifully grained woods, including Circassian walnut,...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Large Scale Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and extremely rare pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood mirrors. The beveled mirrors are raised on a straight finely carved base accented with scrolls and...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu chandelier. The twelve arm two tiered chandelier is centered by a fine mottled foliate bottom finial below beautiful berried laure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Parisian Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI "Demi Lune" style fireplace mantel. This Parisian Louis XVI fireplace mantel is the perfect mix of simple and strong profiled elements. Executed in a lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted loveseat with rounded sides and carved back crest with upholstered back, sides and seat with cushion Condition consistent with age of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Paint

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze Louis XVI style Lantern, profusely decorated with garlands of flowers. Four original curved glass panels. Exqu...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XVI Walnut Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XVI walnut armchair, 18th century. 24 ½ inches wide by 21 inches deep by 34 inches tall. seat height 17 inches arm height 25 Good overall with repairs.
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XVI Amaranth Marble Top Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI amaranth marble top side table. A Naples severe Louis XVI commode bedside table with three keyed drawers and purple cream and magenta f...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular white Carrara marble base with a beaded...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Transition Style Oval-Shaped Fruitwood Bedside Tables with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Transition style fruitwood oval-shaped bedside tables from the early 20th century with two drawers and marquetry banding. This elegant pair of French Transition styl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Budget-Friendly Louis XVI Paneled Fireplace in Rare Multicolored French Limeston
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Budget-Friendly Louis XVI Paneled Fireplace in Rare Multicolored French Limestone - $3,100 Bring understated elegance and authentic French charm into your home with this 19th centur...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Limestone

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Tulipwood Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Tulipwood and Ormolu-Mounted Parquetry Three-Door Vitrine Commode 'Meuble d'appui with a Brêche Violette Marble Top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The interior of the vitrine with three glass shelves, lined with a burgundy broque fabric and a mirror backing, flanked by a pair of side doors, each fitted with a pair of mahogany...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19thc French Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk with Ormolu in Diminutive Size
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome diminutive size French Louis XVI lady's writing table constructed of mahogany and featuring a black leather top with gold Greek key border, foliate bronze ormolu mounts and ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Tulipwood and Walnut Marquetry Tripod Work Table
Located in Nashville, TN
A gem of tulipwood and walnut round table on three supporting legs as tripod form . Gilt mounts with some wear but in good shape . Lower gallery has two lids that open for storage ,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tulipwood

Rare Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, Henri Vian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lamps. Made in France in the late 19th century by Henri Vian. Very high quality. Each fitted with two lights held by a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Two Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Interior Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Two pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted interior doors are a remarkable find, indeed! The set was designed as two distinct pairs, with each pair having a distinct left & right door, and a total of four distinct relief works, one on each door! Three tailored panels define the door architecture, with the relief work appearing on the uppermost panel. One door features a musical instrument theme with various instruments "suspended" by ribbon tied by a bow at top, with a musical score in between. The ribbon and bow motif are continued on the other three panels, but the themes change. The second door depicts subjects involved in fishing, from nets to seaside foliage, even a fish on a pole! The third is a gardening theme, with rake, scythe and more, including a triangular soil aerator. The forth depicts the objects of the hunt, from a flintlock rifle...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Pine

Antique 18th Century Door Lock Gilt and Chiseled Bronze, France, Louis XVI
Located in Firenze, IT
This precious lock in mercury-gilt bronze and meticulously chiseled with sphinxes and leaf motifs dates back to the 18th century, Louis XVI period. It probably served the door of an ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and complete set of four French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a lovely bottom foliate finial below the beautiful scro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cream Painted Gold Gilt Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features solid wood frame, upholstered arm rests, distressed finish, nicely carved details, tape...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Louis Xvi Style Petit Bouillotte Marble Top Side Occasional Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Louis Xvi style side occasional tables with thick marble tops & pierced brass gallery surrounds. Smaller in size and of substantial weight; Mid 20th c.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Writing table
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular top with rounded corners and beautiful tooled brown leather writing surface with banded wood border and brass edge over a central long drawer and flanked by two draw...
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1830s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French 19thc Louis XVI Carved Wood Display Wall Sconces. I found these beautiful sconces at auction. There is a left side and there is a conforming right side.
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

French Gilt Bronze and Blue and White Jasperware Clock and Barometer Set
By Carcany Robin
Located in London, GB
A fine quality clock and barometer set by Carcany and Robin, after models on exhibition in the Louvre Museum, Paris. In the Louis XVI manner, of banjo form, the cases being in cr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Narrow 19c. Painted and Parcel Gilt French Trumeau Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Trumeau, painted and parcel gilt with natural wear, having a gadrooned pediment with carved festooning, surmounted by molded cornice, over similarly carved border holding distressed ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Set of 4 Louis XVI Period Fauteuils Stamped ”F. Lapierre a Lyon”
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 4 Louis XVI period fauteuils in original green painted finish, with 18th century needlepoint tapestry seats and backs, each chair signed by the maker on the seat stretcher “...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Beech

Five-Paneled French Gilt Folding Screen
Located in Redding, CT
Five-paneled French gilt folding screen. Perfect for privacy or for covering up an area. Gorgeous carved wooden gilt design with caning and hand pa...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Secretary, Walnut, Marquetry, Cylinder Desk
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI cylinder desk with marquetry Germany (Westphalia) Walnut etc. Classicism around 1795 Dimensions: H x W x D: 118 x 116 x 62 cm Description: Beautiful writing fur...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and elegant set 19th century French dining seats Of the Louis XVI style gilded dining roo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Japy Freres Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI by the renown maker Japy Frères. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with ac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Christ , 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christ , 18th century. Crucifix, Christ, beautiful carved and gilded wood frame, 18th century. Dimensions: H: 61cm, W: 39cm, D: 7cm.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by beautiful backplates with richly chased foliate designs, lo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Clock set three pieces in sevres style and bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice high-end clock set three pieces in sevres style and bronze,this clock set have a plus ,the dial is in sevres ,original condition and never touch, the quality of the depic...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères à Oreilles with Fluted Legs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the 20th century with carved fluted legs and striped upholstery. Immerse yourself in the opulence of French design with t...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu and porcelain clock. The small scale clock is raised by fine tapered fluted legs below striking richly chased block rosettes cente...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Hickory Chair Co. Louis XVI French Directoire Mahogany Green Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair Company Louis XVI French Directoire / Neoclassical style arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring fauteuil arms with corner rosettes and tapered fluted legs with ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

2 Hickory Chair French Regency Double Caned Walnut Fauteuil Bergere Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid century French / Hollywood Regency style arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring a tufted back and fauteuil arms with double caned sides and fluted legs. Attributed to Hickory...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

18th Century French Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th-century French console table is a fine example of Louis XVI style, reflecting neoclassical elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Made from walnut, it features a rect...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Antique C1870s French Louis XVI Style Inlaid King Wood Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite antique French Louis XVI style writing desk, dating to the 1870s, showcases the refined craftsmanship and elegance of 19th-century French furniture design. Crafted in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style bronze wall barometer with an urn finial top with a head above the round dial and draped with a ribbon design.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Banquette with Sides and Bolsters
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this refined antique banquette at the foot of a king-size bed or along a hallway wall for elegant, versatile seating. Crafted in France circa 1880, the piece is a classic examp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

18th Century French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very beautiful original antique fireplace mantel in limestone from a French apartment. The centre on the front piece is amazing and delicate. Measures; 168 cm EW 66.14"...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Limestone

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood Vitrine, Paris, circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI style Ormolu mounted kingwood Vitrine, Paris, circa 1900, Beautiful quality, with lift top beveled glass top, the case fitted with fo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers with brass hardware and a marble top, circa 1800. With a grey, black and white marble top with molded front and side edges and canted front corner...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Console Table and Mirror
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Italian late 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood console table and mirror. The table is finely hand carved in precise detail o...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and sèvres style porcelain mounted jewellery box. Of rectangular for this charming jewellery box has a hinged lockable lid above silvered column...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 1860s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French Louis XVI revival ormolu mounted marble table lamp, Circa 1860 in date. This beautiful ormolu mounted boldly veined breche violette mable table lamp is decorated...
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1860s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Partial Gilt Mounted Clock
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XVI Style Partial Gilt and decorated Mantle Clock. True to the decorative arts of the 19 th century, this quality designer statement work blends...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Furniture

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Composition

Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Patina Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood wall mirror, Louis XVI period, circa 1780. Antique gilded wood frame with pearl decoration, period gilding with weathered patina. Frame width: 4 cm / 1.57 in....
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Glass, Bronze and Steel Jewelry Showcase or Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique French gilt bronze, patinated bronze, steel and glass jewelry vitrine or showcase, Paris, circa 1890-1910. It is very unusual to see these vitrines having the ori...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

A magnificent bronze clock depicting a resting Cupid
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent bronze clock depicting a resting Cupid with his quiver and bow and a dove as messenger of love. The whole raised on Rouge Griotte marble plinth enriched with gilt and m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Ladies’ Desk, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Small ladies' desk with three drawers and large gilt bronze fittings on the front. The desk stands on high pointed legs with ball feet and is inlaid with fillet strips and framing pa...
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Early 1800s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Table Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved rectangular center table with marble top. The intricately giltwood carved frame with a pierced floral, acanthus and sc...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Pair 18th C. Louis XVI Patinated Gilt Bronze Sphinx Motif Andirons/Chenets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Pair 18th C Louis XVI French Bronze Recumbent Sphinx Chenets France, circa 1790  A stunning pair of 18th-century Louis XVI French bronze chenets featuring recumbent sphinxes...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Four Double Louis XVI Style Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Set of Four Double Louis XVI Style Doors, Early 20th Century This magnificent set of four double doors captures the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style, with exquisite neoclassi...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Fine Quality Giltwood Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI gilded armchairs, dating to the 1870s era, embodies the timeless elegance of neoclassical design. Crafted with exceptional attention...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Bust, Signed F. Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu bust of Venus, signed F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR. The statue is raised by a circular mottled white Carrara marble bas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis Xvi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Linke, and Maison Jansen. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3 and tops out at $833,747 while the average work can sell for $6,700.

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