Louis XVI Lighting
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
Magnificent Table Lamp in bronze & porcelain. Louis XVI style early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Magnificent Table Lamp in bronze & porcelain. Louis XVI style from the early 20th Century. Elegantly decorated and with a sophisticated color on the china.
Newly rewired electrici...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring a gorgeous piece that is covered in beautiful crystal. Stunning!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of very large French Louis XVI style 20 light multi tier gilt bronze , wood and crystal chandeliers of superb workmanship. Each twenty light chandelier is embellished...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 1860s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French Louis XVI revival ormolu mounted marble table lamp, Circa 1860 in date.
This beautiful ormolu mounted boldly veined breche violette mable table lamp is decorated...
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1860s Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp. Beautiful design and stands, see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal snd Bronze Floral Basket Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Floral Basket Chandelier. Weaved basket with cut crystal inlay. 3 interior lights and 6 perimeter lights. Beautiful floral sh...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles (now electrified)
France, circa 1880. 18 Lights.
Dimensions: Height 46" Diameter 32"
CW4976
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Absolutely Stunning 19thc French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Lantern by Baccarat. Gilt bronze framed with upper section of Cut Crystal. This lantern is extrordinary. Very good condit...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Brass and Green Tole Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style brass bouillotte lamps with green painted tole adjustable shades.
These very functional and decorative lamps are in need of new wiring which can be...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Tôle, Brass
20th century, Ten France Two-light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in IT
20th century, Ten France Two-light Gilt Bronze Sconces
These elegant sconces were made in France in the early twentieth century, according to a characteristic design of the Louis XVI...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Petite Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Petite Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Hall Lantern, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Chandelier with Wedgwood Mounts, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest quality antique French Louis XVI style gold bronze chandelier with Wedgwood porcelain mounts, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Bronze / Crystal Wall Sconces - Mirror Back
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Mirror Back Wall Sconces. In their original unelectrified state. Beautiful! Ribbon detail.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 19thc French Louis XVI style Wall Sconces in a Distressed Gilt Metal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Set of 3 French Louis XVI style Floral Form Wall Sconces. Distressed Giltmetal. High quality. The distressed metal is part of the original design.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Floral Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair French 19thc Louis XVI Carved Wood Display Wall Sconces. I found these beautiful sconces at auction. There is a left side and there is a conforming right side.
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
SET OF 4 19thc XL French Antique Louis XVI style Bronze Gas Conv. Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matching SET of 4 Large 19thc French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, ribbon, rams head, Laurel wreath, etc. These are gas converted Wall ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Crystal Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp is raised by...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
21st Century, 3 Lights Billiard Chandelier in Porcelain and Golden Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
3 Lights billiard chandelier in porcelain and patinated gold bronze.
The parts in porcelain are decorated in pure gold decorations. The metal parts are in patinated gold bronze. Eac...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI French Style Wall Sconces, Maison Bagues, Hollywood Regency
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI French Style Wall Sconces, Bronze, Ebony, Hollywood Regency, In the Manner of Maison Bagues
A strickingly well crafted pair of stylish wall sconces each having bro...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19thc French Antique Rococo Louis XVI Bronze w/ Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Louis XVI Rococo style Bronze Frame/ Baccarat Crystal Chandelier. In the original unelectrified state. Easily wired for electric. Please note the high quality here. Bacc...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair French Louis XVI Neoclassical Marked Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Neoclassical style Bronze Marked Wall Sconces. Original Unelectrified State. Highly detailed and numbere mark on back. Very nice quality.
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1880s European Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
21st Century, Desk lamp in golden bronze with porcelain base
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain base decorated with gold silk. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar allows you to direct the light so...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Dors Gilt Bronze Porceain Saxe Buillotte Table Lamp Meissen
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Dore Gilt Bronze San Vincennes Meissen Porcelain Saxe Flowered Table Lamp. Original shade and very good condition.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Frame Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Framed Lantern Fixture/ Chandelier. This type of fixture is rare as for it to last over 120 years is rare due to t...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
18th C. French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century “chandelier de fete” with 4 tole arms with candles, rows of graduated hand-cut crystals, unelectrified. Chandeliers such as these could be packed flat and brought...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Glass Twin Arm Sconces, ca 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Louis XV style bronze and white and yellow glass twin arm sconces from ca. 1910.
These impressive Louis XVI-style sconces feature bronze arms and a backplate of charac...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed by Atelier Petitot. These are very high quality sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Important woodcarved and gilted Louis XVI chandelier, Italy, late 18th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Round baluster shaft decorated with acanthus leaves. Six curved arms decorated with crystal hangings. High fusee with three bars decorated with crystal. Central Italy about 1800. Extremely pure and minimalistic chandelier...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 1940s crystal chandelier in the Versailles-style.
This chandelier features a scrolled gilt-brass frame heavily adorned wi...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19thc French Louis XVI Bronze/ Crystal Mesh Beaded Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Rococo style Beaded Crystal Ceiling Fixture/ Flush Mount/ Plafonnier. Bronze Framed and quite an impress...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
19th Century gilded Louis XVI style ormolu chandelier
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th Century gilded ormolu Louis XVI style 18 branch chandelier, having classical monopodia mounts to the central column.
Batch 74
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Rare Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Gilt Bronze "Poseidon" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze "Poseidon King of the Sea" Neptune Wall Sconces. Heavy, incredibally detailed casting. These are 1 of a kind sconces.
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful and elegant French 1930's Bronze chandelier Louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful French bronze chandelier, the patina is so nicer in person
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large & elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style, early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Large & elegant Table Lamp in gilded bronze. Louis XVI style from the early 20th Century. Richly decorated with period design.
The new lampshade in black lacquer with a gilded insid...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Sconces Appliques
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Giltwood Pair of Louis Seize Wall Candle Sconces, Italy
Elegant wall candle sconces with beautiful detail throughout, including bows and ribbons as well as fruits. The hand-painted...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Directoire Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this pair of elegant bronze candlesticks mounted on lamps in the directoire period, dating back to the early 19th century. They have been meticulously cleaned and newl...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pairr c1913 E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1913 Pair E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Center Panel Wall Sconces. Very high quality. I purchased several Caldwell pieces f...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Candelabra Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This tall Louis XVI style bronze candelabra is now an elegant table lamp. A slender fluted center column is lifted on three hind legs with paw feet over a shaped base of black marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19thc FrenchLouis XVI style Bronze w/ Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Bronze with Amethyst and Clear crystal Chandelier. Baccarat bobesche. This beautiful chandelier is in the style of Baccarat.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century French ormolu four branch wall lights, each with classical scenes depicted in the plaques, scrolling foliate, and ribbon decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
c1880 Antique French Louis XVI stlye Bronze & Porcelain Flowered Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Bronze Frame with Porcelain Flower Chandelier. The flowers are crawling on bronze vines. Swirl effect towards the top. Ormolu.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Louis XVI style Black Bisque Cherub & Maiden Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Louis XIV style Black Bisque Table Lamps. Beautifully decorate in Cherub/ Maiden detail. These lamps are stunning and in very good...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Clay
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Gold Bronze w/ Cut Crystal Shade - Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Antique French Gold Bronze with Cut Crystal Ceiling Lantern Fixture. Floral band, hand cut shade. Versaille style.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1910 Antique French Louis XVI style Bronze Floral/ Faux Draped Fabric Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Antique Louis XVI Bronze Floral Petals and Vines Chandelier. Style of Maison Jansen. 4 light. Purchased on a buying trip to Paris.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze "Japonisant" Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze "Japonisant" Figural Wall Sconces. Chinoiserie. I saw these in a dealers shop in New England and I had to have them for my store.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI China Blue Parrot with Porcelain Saxe Flowers Table Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Louis XVI style Ormolu/ China Blue Porcelain Parrot Among Porcelain Saxe Flowers and bronze vine Table Lamp. This is a beautiful an...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in balck and clear crystal and gold patinated bronze.
The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze large 5-Light wall Mount Lamp with Crystal Decoration
Located in Verviers, BE
Bronze sconce (electroliers) in the Louis XVI style, with 5 candle-fittings for electric lamps.
Decorated with ribbons and drapery with tassels and each having 5 arms with rococo sc...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair 19thc British Louis XVI style Cut Crystal&Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc British Louis XVI style Rococo Gas Converted to Electric Wall Sconces. Bronze floral, notched crystal, full crystal form. Gas keys present, th...
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1850s English Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1940s Set 3 French Rococo Louis XVI style Gilt Bronzew/ Cut Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 3 1940's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cut Crystal. Single bulb on each sconce.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
c1800 French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze/ Porcelain/ Art Plate Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1800 Pair French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Frames with Art on Porcelain Plates.Original unelectrified state. I do not know if the art is hand paint...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Form Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne. This a truly stunning classic chandelier. Seashell, C Scroll and more Rococo detail. 5 Lights.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Bronze Louis XVI Rococo style Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Rococo style Chandelier. Highly detailed beautiful Chandelier. I purchased this piece while on a buying trip to France.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in clear Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in clear crystal and gold patinated bronze, with clear and red pendants in murano glass.
The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and th...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair c1800 French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Musical Cherubs - Original
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1800 Pair French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Musical Cherubs. The Cherub sitting un the hovering foliage. Excellent detail, very high quality pair of Sconces. Original unelec...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
The pair of candlesticks, made in the twentieth century, is in gilded bronze.
The structure of each candlestick consists of pl...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
c1910 French Louis XVI Large Wall Mirror / Electrified Sconce by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Antique Louis XVI style Large Wall Mirror with 3 Electriied "candles. This is an amazing Wall mirror, great size with gilt Iron frame detail. Parisian Estate.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
Louis Xvi lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Alexandre Vossion, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $470,000 while the average work can sell for $7,500.
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