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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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Jardiniere
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely Antique French Louis XVI style jardiniere with blue glass insert. The cobalt blue glass insert of this antique jardinière or planter from the Louis XVI era immedi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Spelter

Pair of Cassolettes
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Cassolettes from the 19th century. Marble and gilded bronze, in the style of Louis XVI
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over tw...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Oval Extendable Dining Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century Louis XVI oval extendable dining table. Beautiful and rare oval dining room table from the Louis XVI period rests on 6 rectangular fluted tapering legs, ending in ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fab...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of walnut Louis XVI -Style chairs have great proportion With a slightly domed back that is padded. They are newly Upholstered with a fine linen designer fabric. The fini...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. circular giltwood benches. The benches are raised by four circular tapered legs ending in topie shape feet, with the upper p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

Marble Fireplace of Carrara Marble from 19th Century Style Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Carrara marble with gilded gold. An elegant fireplace with beautiful ornaments and decorations in gilded gold in the front part and continuing on the l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1940
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest By John Stuart USA, circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 38...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Very Fine 19th Century Louis XVI Roll Top Desk by Paul Sormani
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood and tulipwood marquetry rolltop desk. Fine gilt bronze mounts with a beautiful marble top. Signed Paul Sormani.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Gilded Wood Trumeau Glass Mirror, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century French antique mirror patinated in a grey-bleu finish. Partial giltwood and original mirrored glass, in good condition. The top of the Louis XVI trumeau mirror frame i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs represent a style transition into the Directoire look, where a more tailored design created a cleaner appearance. The squared off, con...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase with Rhinoceros
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. The golden bronze rhinoceros on the base was ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Andirons, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze andirons cast with scrolling foliate design and florettes, each upon four paw feet. Dimensions: Each: 14.25" H x 10.5" W x 5.25" D. Dealer: S138XX.
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. giltwood mirror. The mirror from the Genovese region is raised by two supporting legs flanking the central reserve of sc...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Console Table and Mirror French Green Louis XVI
Located in Buxton, GB
Rechampi Console Table & Mirror Fabulous French Console Table in Natural Wood with an Amazing Green Lacquer Pink Marble Tap Top (has previous repairs) Louis XVI Style Swa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Bronze Mounted French Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In beautiful condition. Bronze has been cleaned and finely chased. The original onyx top has a crack but is stable and hardly noticeable.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Gold, Brass

French 19th Century Mahogany Wardrobe, Library or Custom Clothing Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
French cabinet in the Louis XVI style, circa 1880, of important dimensions made with very fine quality mahogany. The two shallowest side sections measure 14 1/4" deep inside and the ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Six Leg Oval Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming 19th century French walnut footstool featuring an elongated oval form supported by six fluted legs. Made in the grand Louis XVI taste with neoclassical carved rosettes on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 63 inches in height, this small scale mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Both doors have their original blown glass, evidenced by waves and an occasional bubble, and are finished with bronze borders and key surrounds. This circa 1860 vitrine is fitted with its two adjustable interior shelves. The cabinet rests on classic finial feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergère with Matching Ottoman, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood bergère chair with matching ottoman circa 1870 with carved twisted ribbon motifs and fluted legs. Immerse yourself in the elegance of 19th-century French design with this Louis XVI style bergère chair and matching ottoman, both circa 1870. Rendered in painted wood, these pieces demonstrate a refined aesthetic adorned with carved twisted ribbon motifs and fluted legs, typical of the period's renowned style. The bergère, characterized by its slanted back and slightly out-scrolling arms, offers a comfortable retreat. Its apron, skillfully carved on three sides with twisted ribbon motifs, exhibits an artistic precision that enhances its overall appeal. Rising on fluted legs in the front, the chair features carved rosettes on the knees, an intricate detail that adds a touch of classic charm. The slightly curving hind legs further enrich its design. The matching ottoman mirrors the chair's exquisite décor, showcasing the same fluted legs and carved rosettes. A perfect complement to the bergère, the ottoman adds a luxurious touch, providing a place to relax and unwind. Currently covered with burlap, both pieces are ready for new upholstery, offering a chance to customize them to your personal style. With their masterful craftsmanship and historic significance, this bergère chair and ottoman set...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side table inset with rouge Languedoc marble top and decorated with brass railing.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

French Giltwood Console of Louis XVI Style Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A FRENCH GILTWOOD CONSOLE SPECIAL FEATURES: OF LOUIS XVI STYLE MATERIAL: GILTWOOD PERIOD: LATE 19TH CENTURY "Dimensions: 35 in. (89 cm.) high, 73 ¾ in. (187.5 cm.) wide,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis XVI Neoclassical Sterling Silver Snuff or Patch Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a beautifully designed and finely crafted Neoclassical Louis XVI patch box. The finely cast lid encircles a basket of flowers surrounded by a floral cha...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Rare Pair of 19th Century Marquetry Display Cabinets in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of Marquetry display cabinets in the transitional manner By Edmund Kahn of London & Paris Constructed from kingwood, with tulipwood, bois satiné and harewood inlays; f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE French Provincial Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by American of Martinsville. Solid hardwood with a whitewashed & slightly antiqued finish, decoratively fluted oval bac...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Small 19th Century Wood and Bronze Sculpture Stand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 19th century Wood and Bronze Sculpture stand. Nineteenth-century sculpture display stand, Louis XVI style, gallery, foot and bronze ornament. dimensions: H: 17cm, D: 21cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI China Buffet is one of a pair that we found, and the twin is available as of this writing, if you act fast! handcrafted from solid oak, it features a st...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cabinet Signed Grohé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. cabinet signed Grohé. The one door one drawer cabinet is raised by impressive most handsome ormolu paw feet amidst large richly chased acanthus leaves in a superb satin and burnished finish. The frieze is centered by a lovely pierced ormolu mount of finely detailed oak branches with etched leaves and charming acorns tied with a bow. The door displays a beautiful wonderfully executed central panel with intricately detailed marquetry in a most decorative array of exotic woods with designs of blooming flowers in a woven basket framed within a delicate beaded band and wrap around mottled foliate band with rosettes at each corner. The door opens to reveal two adjustable shelves and the beautiful interior. At each side are decorative half panels...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Corner Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style marquetry corner cabinet with inlaid veneers of mahogany, walnut and cherry. In two parts, the marble top demilune cabinet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Curio Table
Located in New York, NY
French 19th century Bronze Mounted Mahogany Curio Table.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Louis XVI Neoclassical Design Rouge Veined Marble Top Table 1800's
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Louis XVI Design Rouge Veined Marble Top Decorative Painted Side Table Raised on fluted legs 1800's Marble can be removed from table base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XVI-Style Valet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
This sweet French Louis XVI-style valet chair has been completely restored. Featuring a rich dark wood finish, the chair is upholstered in a knit-backed green Coraggio Venetian wool/...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks 0ctave Lelièvre and Susse Frères
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. 5 Sconces in acanthus leaves. The central shaft is decorated with garlands and acanthus leaves. Work from the 1910s signed Octave Lelièvre sculpt...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Oval Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This no- nonsense mahogany table is a fantastic addition to any space. Topped with an inset piece of antique white marble that’s surrounded by a 3/4th pierced brass gallery. The apro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Gilt Painted Striped Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French Louis XVI style cream and gilt painted wood armchair custom upholstered in a fabulous Geoffrey Beene inspired striped fabric by Schumacher. This round back chair features beau...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Grey Marble Pedestal with Gilt Bronze in a Louis XVI Style
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful gilt-bronze mounted pedestal, hand carved from beautiful grey-veined marble, and ideal for the display of a large and valued indoor plant or piece of sculpture. This deco...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and White Carrara Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and white Carrara marble console. The freestanding demi lune console is raised by four circular tapered fluted legs endin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Sconces Early 20th in Bronze Louis XVI Style
Located in NANTES, FR
Bronze sconces around 1900 in the Louis XVI style. Opalescent glass tulips. Walls originally in gas and confertis in electricity. In very good condition and electrified. One of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Country French Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French neoclassical trunk ~ Blanket Chest is a reminder of a bygone era in which none of the modern conveniences we take for granted had been invented or develop...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Coffee Cup in Porcelain of Sevres, from the 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee cup in porcelain of sevres, from the 18th century Beautiful 18th century coffee cup in Sèvres porcelain. Dimensions: H:6.5cm, D: 11cm.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Porphyry Lamp Attributed To Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp attributed to Sormani. The brûle parfum lamp is raised by an el...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Midcentury American of Martinsville Louis XVI Provincial Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
American of Martinsville Louis XVI Mirror, circa 1970s. 6174-12. Measure: 49".
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1970s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut, Paint

Russian Neoclassical Style Ebony Finish One Drawer Stands or End Tables, a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of one drawer Russian neoclassical style stands or end tables. These sleek and stylish one drawer Hollywood Regency style bedside stands or end tables are simply as sweet as a...
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1980s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Statues
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of statues representing women dressed in the antique style holding torches. Patinated terracotta stucco. Louis XVI period XVIIIth century.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Terracotta

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Bench in Old Paint and New Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI style bench in old putty grey paint and our old plank in house upholstery department just completed restoring. We left the antique French Louis XVI bench...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Louis XVI Deep Red Marble Pedestal with Gilt Bronze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A spectacular gilt-bronze mounted pedestal, hand-carved from deep-red veined marble, and ideal for the display of a large and valued indoor plant or piece of sculpture. This decorati...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Antique Classic French Two Arm Bronze D'ore and Baccarat Crystal Sconces 'Pair'
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted antique bronze d'ore and crystal sconces. The bronze d'ore arms are antique as are the Baccarat crystals. The antique parts have been affixed to newly carved and ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian Neoclassical Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Console, Italy, circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and elegant Florentine 18th century Louis XVI period carved, painted and gilded wood neoclassical console table, with Carrara white marble top. The rectangular frieze is...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Set Of Four Antique French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 19th C, set of 4 painted and parcel-gilt dining/side chairs chairs in the Louis XVI style. The chairs feature detailed carved and painted decorations throughout wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Custom Upholstered Faux Paint Decorated Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom bergere with fixed back, loose pillow seat, faux paint decorated frame with a distressed finish, resting on cabriole legs. Covered in plaid fabric with slight nubby feel and t...
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Directoire Wall Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and painted wood barometer. While not in working order, barometer has that wonderful old 'chippy' peeling patina. The carved wood frame and g...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Napoleon III Period Mahogany, Ormolu and marble console. The freestanding console is raised by four topie shaped fee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Louis XVI Sofa in Black Lacquer. Featuring a beautiful, curved frame with carved details from head to toe in a rich black lacquered fini...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

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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