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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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1890 A pair of Louis XVI style mahogany bedside tables with white marble tops, brass galleries, reading slides to one side and a single drawer to the frieze, all suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Louis XVI style gilt bronze bouilotte lamp with two adjustable lights having pull chain operation. The lamp with three scrolling arms with bobeche and removable wax cups emitt...
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Kindel Lattice Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 20.5 deep x 38 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 22.75 wide x 2...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in the South of France, these dressy 19th-century fauteuils have the oval backs, scrolled handrests and straight legs associated with Louis XVI pieces. Newly upholstered i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silk, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Burled Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Louis XVI Style Burled Walnut Marble Top Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920 Dimensions : 59" Wide X 20.5" Deep X 79" Tall This early 20th century french marble top buffet has stun...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Burl

END OF THE 18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF COUNT LUDOVICO CAPRARA
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid oil portrait on canvas of Count Bailiff Ludovico Caprara (1731-1812), as indicated by the writing inside the "tabula ansata," at the bottom of the frame of the painting. The...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

Large Antique French 19th C Gilt Wood Mirror with Bow Cartouche
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Marvel at the splendour of this remarkable 19th Century French Gilt Wood and Gesso Wall Mirror, crafted in the style of Louis XVI. Adorned with an elegant bow-shaped cartouche, this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Fantastic Rare Caned Bronze Ormolu Signed Francoise Linke Pair Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI style signed Francois Linke Cane back and seated walnut side chairs. They are in good condition with minor signs of age and use but nothin...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful 19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Desk with immaculate new embossed leather writing surface. French Louis XVI bureau plat table desk with five spacious drawers and lovel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Footstool or Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome French carved mahogany footstool or ottoman made in the neoclassical Louis XVI taste. The footstool features a square shape frame with gracefully curved concave sides. The c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Ten painted and giltwood Louis XVI style dining chairs circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ten painted and giltwood Louis XVI style dining chairs circa 1950 with new fabric and refreshed paint.
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1950s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Buffet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A tall French ebonized & ormolu buffet in the Louis XVI Style. This buffet has its original worn white marble top with rounded front corners that mimic the design of the base. The ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood Console Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An opulent French Louis XVI period carved giltwood console table with its original marble top and dating from the 18th century. Rectangular in shape, this elegant neoclassical table ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Giltwood and Green Marble Gueridon Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This fabulous Louis XVI-style giltwood and marble gueridon table, or plant stand, dates from the 19th century and features an impressive moulded-edged top tray of dark green Pyrenean...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Sevres mounted Bonheur du Jour, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Kingwood Bonheur du Jour, having inset Sevres porcelain style plaques depicting flowers, quartered veneers to the doors a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain, Kingwood

Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Louis XVI Style Rosewood Ormolu China Curio Cabinet Vitrine Dimensions : 74" Tall X 33" Wide X 18" Deep This French style cabinet has a stunning grain and beveled glass! It is mad...
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1990s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Rosewood

Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by the renown maker Achille Brocot. It features exquisite Sèvres Style porcelain with pompadour rose pink ground. Beautifully modelled in the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Demilune Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A refined Louis XVI style demilune shaped enfilade made in France. The original shaped white marble top rests over its mahogany base. The center of the cabinet has two drawers that o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Styly Green Silk Velver Canapé Sofa Settee W Clarence House Tiger Pill
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis XVI Styly Green Silk Velver Canapé Sofa Settee W Clarence House Tiger Pillow
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1990s American Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Feathers

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble and Bronze Cassolettes
Located in Brussels , BE
Perfect decoration for a beautiful fireplace
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Painted Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique Louis XVI style painted desk made in France. This painted desk has a carved wooden frame with pronounced rounded corners and a worn inset faux-leather top. Below the writing...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI patinated chest of drawers dating from 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis xvi chest of drawers dating from the 19th century, nicely patinated in two colors opening with 3 drawers
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Paint

Maitland Smith Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Inlay Blanket Chest Trunk Box 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite marquetry chest by Maitland Smith, Circa 2000s. Made from mahogany with geometric diamond patterned marquetry, crotch burled panels, inlay and brass ormolu mounts. Opens vi...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany, Burl

Antique Louis XVI Style French cane back chair in Oyster White Finish
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane chair painted in a french oyster white finish with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique patina. Cane back, solid and sturdy ready for e...
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Linen

Louis XVI Commode Stamped Nicolas Virrig
Located in BARSAC, FR
Nicolas Virrig - Paris - Master April 11, 1781 Important Louis XVI chest of drawers with central projection in marquetry presenting on the front reserves in rosewood treated as butt...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Hand Carved Gilt Wood Console Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved gilt wood console table in Louis XVI Style with lovely white marble top raised on hand painted base. Very good authentic condition with no restoration...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis XVI style painted Demi lune console table
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Early 20th century, very pretty Louis XVI style painted Demi lune console table. French circa 1900.With original paint Finish and marble. Height 33.5 inches Width 24 inches Depth 13....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Paint

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French Carved Gold Gilt Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This impressive pair of carved mirror frames are in incredible antique condition. The frames are shaped and caved with squared off corners and a rounded molding of laurel leaf and be...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood, Mirror

Louis XVI Style Mirror In Stuccoed And Gilded Wood Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style Mirror In Stuccoed And Gilded Wood Circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Walnut and Double Caned Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic, original and rare loveseat made in France in the early 1900s with double caning in the style of Louis XVI. A few minor breaks in the caning on the back (see photos). New c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Circa 1870 Louis XVI Style Bleached Walnut Drapery Swag Commode from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this fantastic Italian walnut commode has a highly unusual form and dates to circa 1870. The two-tiered chest of drawers surmounts an unusual a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Bronze + Ormolu + onyx 3 piece Centerpiece w/urns
Located in New York City, NY
An exquisite French 19th-century Louis XVI-style surtout de table featuring a centerpiece and two urns in patinated, gilded bronze and onyx, circa 1880. The oval centerpiece in am...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French Louis XVI gold gilt mirror made in 18th Century France. The mirror has a carved plaster crest with a center floral cartouche and laurel leaf branches. The center top o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic Mastercraft Brass Desk With Leather Top. Stunning large mid century brass desk or writing table by Mastercraft. This handsome desk...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Antique French Mahogany Extendable Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance and grandeur of our antique French dining table, meticulously restored and refinished by our skilled craftsmen. Crafted from high-quality mahogany, this table i...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

GUSTAVE ODIOT – Set of Ten Dishes in Solid Silver 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
SET OF PLATERY in solid silver model strong contoured threads with staples and pinched ribs, mounted with a hammer. Count’s coat of arms and monograms Composed of ten dishes as follows: • 4 round hollow dishes 3612 grams Diameter 32 cm height 3 cm • 4 semi-deep round dishes 3074 grams Diameter 29.5 cm height 2 cm • 1 semi-deep oval dish...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver

Pair of French Louis XVI Neoclassical Gold Gilt Painted Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant and very comfortable pair of French Neoclassical giltwood armchairs or fauteuils in the Louis XVI style, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sid...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Set of Eight Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire Plates Framed
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Wonderful Set Of Eight Plates from Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire all individually framed c1763 with Frenchman Aubin engraver. Charles Paillasson's celebrated handwriting man...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Paper

French , Cherrywood marble topped commode / chest of drawers
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Mid 20th century great quality cherrywood marble topped commode three large drawers, original brass mounts and handles. French circa 1930’s Great colour, this piece came from a Castl...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Louis XVI French Style Walnut Vener Marquetry Marble Top Buffet Cabinet Credenza
Located in Carimate, Como
A beautiful Louis XVI style walnut veneer marquetry cabinet buffet with great ormolu decors details and frames with beveled and greatly shaped marble top. This piece has a frontal do...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Carved Hearts on Fire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror from the late 18th century with carved hearts on fire symbols, laurel wreath and bouquet. This exquisite French Louis XVI period giltwood mi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Footstools, Green Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French ottomans, upholstered, padded and buttoned, with separate top cushions, Napoleon III Style, often referred to as "Le Style Rothschild...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Damask, Silk, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century elegant French Louis XVI giltwood mirror. Featuring elaborate carvings and a beautiful gold gilt. Exceptional!!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large ebonized mahogany breakfront enfilade in the classic Louis XVI style. The original marble top is shaped to fit its base with beveled edges. There are four drawers trimmed wit...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Louis xvi chest of drawers 3 patina drawers with different shapes and colors
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty Louis XVI chest of drawers from the 19th century opening with 3 drawers, beautiful patina, very decorative in several colors and pleasant shapes, spindle base in perfect ...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Louis XVI chest of drawers 18th century magnificent patina toile de jouy
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis CVI chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 3 drawers closing with keys very beautiful patina with pretty toile de jouy patterns
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak

French Louis XVI Period 1790s Trumeau Mirror with Carved Liberal Arts Allegory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period trumeau mirror from circa 1790 with carved Liberal Arts Allegory, antique off white painted finish and gilt accents. This captivating French Louis XVI perio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Louis XVI Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1880 Hearth measurements: 77.5 x 107cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

19th Louis XVI Style Pair of Marquetry Nightstands with Bronze & Mirror Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of Marquetry nightstands with bronze crest one drawer and one compartment. Originals handles and garniture. Completely restored. Height to the tabletop: 31.10 in.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Patinated Bronze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze centerpiece. This wonderful centerpiece is raised by a triangular Ormolu base with co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Marble Top Sideboard/Enfilade
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabolous French Louis XVI style enfilade or sideboard. Features a marble top above three upper drawers, over four doors leading to interior storage. Sideboard also features bronze ha...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tole And Ormolu Bouillotte Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and finely decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tole and Ormolu Bouillotte lamp. This exquisite three arm two light lamp is supported by a circular pierced base...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal, Ormolu

A pair of Louis XVI Ivory Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Consoles
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These two italian consoles are exquisite pieces of furniture, echoing the elegance and sophistication characteristic of the Louis XVI style, they are in original condition, ivory and...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A girl, head and shoulders, her da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This petite French Louis XVI-style cherrywood commode has a charmingly rustic feel. Raised on four sheath legs, it features two frieze drawers adorned with gilt brass ring-handles an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Large Gilded Wall Mirror Large 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded wall mirror. Beautiful and elegantly designed frame with egg and dart e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Tulipwood and Walnut Marquetry Tripod 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

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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