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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 Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French leather top bureau plat desk, made in France and dating from around the 1930’s. This is of outstanding quality, with beautifully cast ormolu mounts through...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Feathers

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

Materials

Rosewood

French Louis XVI Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large French Louis XVI gilt bronze three arm Bouillotte lamp with a large tole painted black adjustable shade, adjustable acanthus wrapped arms, a fluted column with a detailed and...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

A 20th C. Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man
Located in New York, NY
A 20th Century Meissen Blanc de Chine Porcelain Figural Couple, Lady and Man. A finely dressed couple engages in flirtatious courtship in this ...
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1910s German Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

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

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

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Cherry

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

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

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 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

Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, drop front desk, from France, of Mahogany in the Louis XVI style. This cabinet is finished in a lustrous museum quality ebonized French polish. There are two lower doors w...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage French Art Glass Lamps by St. Louis Crystal
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of vintage art glass table lamps by St. Louis Crystal of France. Bespoke crystal glass forms that produce a dazzling refractive gem-like sparkle. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal

French Antique Paravent Screen
Located in London, Park Royal
1900s French Antique Paravent Screen in Louis XVI style. Originating from France, it showcases traditional cane work and hand-painted details. Suitable for subtle room separation or ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Hardwood

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

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

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Superb Carved French Auffray Style Louis XVI Limed Walnut Armoire with Wreath
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved French cabinet that may of been made by Auffray of New York. The cabinet has the best possible carved elements and fantastic design. This is a one-off custom-...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

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

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

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

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Giltwood, Mirror

Set 8 French Louis XVI Ebonized Black Lacquer Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a chic set of 8 ebonized black lacquered dining chairs in the Directoire or Louis XVI style. The chairs are in good used condition and may show signs of age or minor stains o...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

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 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

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Style Book Matched Walnut and Marble Chest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French Louis XVI style walnut commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top and fluted rounded corners. Its five drawers of dovetai...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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

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

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Bronze

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

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

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Marble, Carrara Marble

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

19th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Writing Desk
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Patina. Condition commensurate with age. Gorgeous piece, see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

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

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

French Kingwood 19th Century Display Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style Kingwood vitrine, having gilded ormolu mounts, serpentine fronted with shaped glass panels, glass shelves within, foliate marq...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Italian Marquetry Dry Martini Liquor Bar Cabinet Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outstanding and very rare profusely inlaid dry martini bar. This is perfect for entertaining your guests without looking like a complete alcoholic. This hides the beverage...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Saxe Porcelain And Tole Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Saxe Porcelain and Tole chandelier. This truly stunning six arm chandelier is centered at the bottom by an array of b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Wedgwood Porcelain & Ormolu Athénienne Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Wedgwood Porcelain and Ormolu Athénienne candlestick lamp. This very unique lamp is raised on a mottled edged hexagonal...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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

A Pair Of Sevres Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Ground Vases Adélaïde, 2eme Grandeur
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Rare Pair Of Sevres Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Ground Vases Adélaïde, 2eme Grandeur; 1843-1849, green printed S.49 lozenge for 1849 to the underside of each socle,...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock C. Bertrand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A monumental 18th Century Portico clock signed by Charles Bertrand. It is of the classical style of Louis XVI, made of white marble mounted with ormolu decoration. The movement is he...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tole And Ormolu Chamberstick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tole and Ormolu chamberstick lamps. Each wonderful his and hers single arm candle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal plafonnier chandelier. This truly stunning five light plafonnier is centered by a circular band of ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal

Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Marquetry Seven Drawers Cabinet, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Beautiful Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry seven drawers tall rectangular dresser each drawer with nice floral marquetry designs. In original good condition.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI Pair of Elegant Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An impressive pair of Louis XVI-style candlesticks in ornately chased and gilded bronze, and dating from the 19th century. Resting on heavy circular bases which are encircled by styl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

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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