Dutch Louis Xvi
Antique 1780s Dutch Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Console Tables
Wood, Paint
20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Footstools
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Desks
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace M...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Empire Side Tables
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dutch Centerpieces
Silver
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Chairs
Elm
Antique 1850s English Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century British Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique 1860s Dutch Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Desks
Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Linen Presses
Bronze, Ormolu
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Tulipwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...
Ebony, Tulipwood
Antique 1780s Dutch Louis XVI Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Sycamore, Tulipwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Sideboards
Boxwood, Mahogany, Maple, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Antique 1820s Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1790s Louis XVI Dressers
Mahogany, Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Sculptures and Carvings
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...
Ebony, Rosewood, Sycamore, Palmwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Sideboards
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Pine
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Console Tables
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Buffets
Pewter, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1770s Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Pewter
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Mahogany, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Bathroom Fixtures
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Desks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Clocks
Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Satinwood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Clocks
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze, Metal
Antique 1790s Dutch Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XIV Architectural Elements
Marble
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Marble
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Linen Presses
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Oak
Antique Early 1800s Dutch Louis XVI Linen Presses
Brass
Antique 1860s English Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Belgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 1780s Danish Louis XIV Tables
Ceramic, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Louis XVI Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Carrara Marble
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Footstools
Brass
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Faux Leather, Birch, Teak, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Bookcases
Wire
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Secretaires
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch, Plywood, Elm, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Birch
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Buffets
Walnut
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A Close Look at Louis-xvi Furniture
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify Louis XVI chairs, first familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the design style by looking at images found on trusted online resources. Often, Louis XVI chairs rest on straight, column-like legs, and their frames show off intricate carvings such as scrollwork rosettes, fluting and ribbon twists. Typically, chairs from the era have recessed arms connected to the front of the seat via an elegant curve. Artisans of the period typically constructed chairs in mahogany, walnut or oak wood. If your chair has these features, it will likely be an original Louis XVI piece or a reproduction based on one. To tell antiques apart from contemporary chairs, consider their overall condition.
Due to their age, originals will likely show some signs of wear, and you may be able to spot visible tool marks or slight irregularities in the carvings due to their handcrafted origins. A chair that looks unused and is completely uniform with no tool marks is less likely to be an original. When in doubt, check with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer.
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