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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
Pair of Antique Framed Hand Colored French Parrot Engraving
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of 18th Century French hand colored engravings of parrots in natural settings as discovered by noted naturalist George Louis Leclerc Comte de Buffon. Presented under glass...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Giltwood

Hand-Colored French Map, Carte des Etats Unis, Par Bonne, Late 18th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Hand-colored French map, Carte de la Partie Nord, des Etats Unis, de l'Amérique Septentrionale, late 18th century. A French map of New England published at the end of the Revolutionary War...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Collection Of Assignats French Revolutionary Currencies, late 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A collection of assignats, the paper currency that the revolutionary government attempted to introduce to compensate for the lack of metallic currency and to meet the war effort agai...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Pair of framed engravings of elegant women - fashion hairstyle - 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very pretty pair of 18th-century engravings depicting two elegant women with hairstyles in the fashion of the time. These engravings come from the magazine "Le Cabinet des Modes ou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Pair Of Framed Engravings, French Revolution, 18th/19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of engravings illustrating 2 major episodes of the French Revolution: * the day of August 10, 1792: the storming of the Tuileries ending with the arrest of Louis XVI and his ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Set Elisabeth Haussard 1700-1804 18 Century Hand Colored Engraving
Located in Den Haag, NL
set 18 Century Hand colored Strawberry Engraving by Elisabeth Haussard 1700- 1804 Author: Henri-Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700–1782) "Traite des Arbres et Arbustes"" Very famous ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

Set of Four Eighteenth Century French Reverse Paintings on Glass after Pillement
Located in Essex, MA
Each in later bird’s-eye maple frames. Depicting farm animals and skaters on a pond, houses and people in daily pursuits along a waterway.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Glass

Hand Colored Copperplate Engraving of Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting an interesting old view of Copenhagen seen from Frederiksberg Castle Gardens, approximate. 1790-1800. Framed in a mahogany frame from sam...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Frederick Hendrik Kaemmerer - Oval Mezzotint, c.1880s
Located in Savannah, GA
Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer (Dutch, 1839-1902) Courting scene mezzotint, circa 1880s. McClees Galleries, Philadelphia label. sight: 13 ½ by 16 ½ inches frame: 18 ½ by 23 inches
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1880s Dutch Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Large Framed French Etching of Versailles, Le Bassin d’Encelade
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large Framed French Etching of Versailles – Le Bassin d’Encelade Pair of Versailles themed prints available. From Mis en Demeure, Paris.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Wood, Paper

Jacques Renaud Bernard, Set of 5 Engraving of Architecture, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 5 engravings by Jacques Renaud Bernard representing the parade hall and the apartments of the Duchess of Orleans at the Royal Palace in Paris, architectural ensemble designed by the architect of Louis XV Pierre Contant D'Ivry. The engravings represent the architectural details of the different rooms (moldings, sculptures, furniture etc.) This set of engravings...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

French Antique Lithograph in Gilt Frame La Douce Résistance
By Louis Leopold Boilly
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Lithograph by Italian artist Salvatore Tresca (1750–1815) after an original painting by French artist Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761–1845) of a work entitled 'La Douce...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Giltwood

18th Century French Hand Colored Etching of an Elephant Skeleton
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully rendered etching with hand coloring depicting the skeleton of an elephant on a pedestal. A live elephant, foliage and huts in the background. French, 18th century by Georges Le Clerc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

18th Century French Print by Pierre Philippe Choffard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century French engraving titled “Marche tout doux, parlez tout bas” (Walk very softly, speak very low) by Pierre Philippe Cho...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

After F Snyders, Suite Of 5 Engravings On The "markets" , 19th century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
A set of 5 framed engravings depicting the Food Markets in England in the 18th century. They are very detailed and reflect the profusion and diversity of products common at that tim...
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19th Century British Antique Louis XVI Prints

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Paper

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Pair of 19th Century Engraving, in Color, Representing Paris Monuments, France
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Pair of Framed Hand Colored Engravings of Tulips by Basilius Besler
Located in Essex, MA
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Set Of Four Hand Colored Engravings Of Dogs
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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Parrots
Located in Essex, MA
Two framed hand colored stipple engravings of parrots by Jacques Barraband published 1801-05. In beautifully matted and gilded frames. From Judy Cormier. One print with some foxing.
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Pair Of Hand Colored Engravings Of Parrots
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Located in Pembroke, MA
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Set of 8 Monkey Prints by Jacques de Seve
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Pair Antique French Neoclassically Framed Botanical Lithographs by J.W. Penfold
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Pair of Louis XVI Style with Engravings, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
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Antique Louis XVI Trumeau Pier Mirror Engraving Le Lever Romanet Freudenberg
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Print of an Interior Bath
Located in New York, NY
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H 19 in W 21.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique Marie Antoinette d Autriche Queen of France et de Navarre Engraving
Located in Dayton, OH
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Large Framed Etching of Versailles – Vue Particulière de la Chapelle du Château
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large framed French Etching of Versailles – Vue Particulière de la Chapelle du Château de Versailles Pair available on the Versailles Theme. From Mis en Demeure, Paris.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Pair of French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Genre Prints in Carved Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style framed prints from the 20th century, depicting genre scenes. Created in France during the 20th century, each of this pair of prints brings us back to the ambiance of the Ancien Régime. Evolving in a decor reminding us of the Marie-Antoinette private apartments at Versailles (think cabinet de la Méridienne), each scene depicts three characters. One is more formal, the other more intimate. A courtier is visiting (or trying to) a lady. The maid is either presenting a gorgeous basket of flowers, or slightly opening the door to the eager courtier. Bearing gifts of trying to be allowed in, we are charmed by the intimacy of the scenes and the refinement of the Louis XVI decor...
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Louis XVI Architectural Print Plate by Rouyer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
French Louis XVI style architectural plate print by French architect Eugene Rouyer (French 1827-1901). Titled Hotel De La Prefecture and set in a gilt wood frame behind glass. From a...
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18th Century French Engraving of Rooster by Martinet
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Pair of French 18th Century Martinet Bird Prints
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Louis Xvi prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI prints for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI prints made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original prints, popular names associated with this style include Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, Francois Nicolas Martinet, and Pierre Joseph Buchoz. 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 prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $8,960 while the average work can sell for $950.

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