Louis Xvi Marquetry
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI End Tables
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Ebony, Oak, Maple, Nutwood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Tables
Kingwood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Gueridon
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Lacquer, Maple, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Corner Cupboards
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Night Stands
Marble, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Secretaires
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Brass, Wire
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Marble, Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Side Tables
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1770s Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Side Tables
Carrara Marble
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Secretaires
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Bronze
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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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