French Louis Xvi Style Ebonized Cabinet
20th Century Louis XVI Sideboards
Ebony
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
2010s American Louis XVI Bookcases
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines
Beech
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Bronze
2010s American Louis XVI Buffets
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1890s Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Cabinets
Ormolu
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Buffets
Brass
2010s American Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
2010s American Louis XVI Buffets
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Buffets
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
20th Century Louis XVI Vitrines
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
2010s American Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Carrara Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Directoire Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Buffets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Agate, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Ebony
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Credenzas
Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Vitrines
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sideboards
Ebony
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Buffets
Carrara Marble
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut, Fruitwood
20th Century French Cabinets
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Mahogany
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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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Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.