Louis Xvi Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Andirons
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique 1820s French Empire Candelabras
Bronze
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Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
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Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Andirons
Bronze
Antique 1840s French Louis XVI Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
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Bronze
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Bronze
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Andirons
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Andirons
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Ormolu
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Bronze
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
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Ormolu
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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.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right building-garden for You
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.