Louis XVI Wall Decorations
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
Pair Of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall brackets. Each wall bracket displays an impressive richly carved female figure with a wonderful headdress consist...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative pair of Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall decor. Each of the richly carved maidens is wearing classical attire, with their hair in an updo and ho...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Still Life Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. still life painting. The painting is set within its original giltwood frame with an elegant mottled border and finely carved foliate desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
French 19th Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze Decorative Wall Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine quality and handsome French 19th Louis XVI st. patinated bronze decorative wall plaque. The center of the plaque has a richly chased fem...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
French Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Located in London, GB
This portrait miniature, which depicts Marie Antoinette, is after a famous original by Le Brun. The current miniature is finely and skillfully painted, rendering an accurate represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Enamel
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Floral Garland Cornice Wall Swag Ornament
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th-Century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze floral garland cornice applique wall swag ornament hanging decor. This petite wall swag has a beautiful gilt patina...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
END OF THE 18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF COUNT LUDOVICO CAPRARA
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid oil portrait on canvas of Count Bailiff Ludovico Caprara (1731-1812), as indicated by the writing inside the "tabula ansata," at the bottom of the frame of the painting. The...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
A Set of Eight Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire Plates Framed
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Wonderful Set Of Eight Plates from Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire all individually framed c1763 with Frenchman Aubin engraver.
Charles Paillasson's celebrated handwriting man...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of French 18th C. Style Formal Garden Scene Paintings
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful pair of framed French Versailles- like garden landscapes. Wood frames are painted to coordinate with the paintings. The paintings are matted in silver leaf and the matchi...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Glass
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI period giltwood barometer, 18th Century.
An 18th century carved and gilded wood barometer, Louis XVI period.
h: 100cm, w: 40cm, d: 4cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Assembled Set Of Four Copperplate Engravings Of Birds By François Martinet
Located in Free Union, VA
Hand colored in delicate detail, framed and matted original late 18th century engravings, two with labels visible: “Phalarope de Siberie” and “Pie varié de la Caroline.” Martinet (17...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
END OF THE 18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF MARIA TERESA CARLOTTA BORBONE
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid pastel portrait on paper, mounted on a canvas board and framed in an antique pine wood frame carved and gilded with gold leaf. The glass covering the painting is also an aut...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Crayon, Paper, Giltwood, Canvas
19th C. Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze Floral Garland Wall Swag Ornament
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th Century French Louis XVI style gilded bronze floral garland wall swag / cornice / appliqué / wall ornament / hanging decor. Signed by the artist on reverse. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Trumeau Mirror with Greek Myth Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a large painting depicting Venus at the Forge of Vulcan. Fine quality oil on canvas with vivid color. Gilded wood frame is ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Mirror
Watercolor On Verger Paper, Animated Ruins With Equestrian Statue
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Watercolor On Verger Paper,
Animated Ruins With Equestrian Statue,
18th Century
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of Louis XVI Giltwood Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of Louis XVI giltwood brackets, the later shelf with beaded edge over scroll supports with lamb's tongue and acanthus leaf carving with oak leaf carved finials.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
neo-classical tapestry circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
neo-classical tapestry circa 1950
can be delivered without frame
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
A 19th C. KPM Plaque of Jan Hus at Constance Council, By Karl Friedrich Lessing
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century KPM Plaque of Jan Hus at Constance Council, Originally By Karl Friedrich Lessing, with the Original Giltwood Frame. The plaque is expertly framed in a meticulously cr...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Pair of French Bronze and Brass Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful pair of antique bronze and brass curtain holders or tie-backs with very nice Louis XVI-style decorations. France, circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 30 cm / 11.81 in; width 4...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Painting Sketch - Fan Project - Inspired By Militants From 1789 - XVIIIth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Very beautiful sketch of painting, realization of a fan project, revealing a so-called "painting" composition. It is so called because it is the one that most closely resembles the c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cornice Appliqué Wall Swag Garland Ornament
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French Louis XVI style gilded cornice / applique /wall swag / ornament / hanging decor. This beautiful wall swag has a ce...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut And Giltwood Wall Decor/Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut and Giltwood wall decor/plaque. The large scale oval plaque displays an elegant frame with Giltwood flute...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Pair Of Continental 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain plaques in their original Giltwood frames. Each hand painted still life plaque is set within a wonde...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with a sepia toned oil painting depicting a pastoral courtship scene. Pale green painted pine frame with gilded border trim. Orig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Mirror, Giltwood, Pine
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Etching Framed Art
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Art Etchings and Framed. Highly detailed in pink back.
Category
1890s Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer and Cartel Set, Circa 1875
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1875, this giltwood barometer and cartel set were hand-carved in France in the style of Louis XVI. The pieces are identically carved, with the highlight being a stunning display of a detailed woven basket, brimming with an array of vibrant flowers, perched gracefully atop a fluted entablature adorned with a scalloped leaf motif.
A fluted neck is enveloped in beading that gracefully descends to the convex clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
18th-Century Seascape Painting in the Style of Claude-Joseph Vernet
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite 18th-century coastal tableau that captures the collaborative efforts of both men and women weaving baskets along the shore while men prepare for a fishi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Carved And Paint Decorated Antique Heraldic Relief Panel With Hounds
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rectangular framed plaque with a pale mottled painted background. High relief decoration in pale gray with a crown above the crest with fleurs-de-lis and rampant hounds wearing col...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair c1810 Huge Bronze Castle Louis XVI Detailed Louis XVI Drapery Wall Brackets
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Special Items Here!. c1810 Pair Huge Bronze Louis XVI style Drapery Wall Brackets. Will not come across another pair like this. French Castle provenance.
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1810s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
19thc. French Antique Louis XVI style Floral Aubusson Wall Hanging / Tapestry
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis Rococo style Floral Aubusson Tapestry. I found this beauty in Nice France. There is a small stain on border top left. Not detracting at all. Birds, trees p...
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1880s Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry
French Marine painting from late 18th century
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Very pretty navy at dusk in medallion in its gilded wooden frame. Animated by 2 characters in the foreground, we can see a boat behind the fort, a second just ahead in the cove. Very...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of Oil On Canvas Wall Decorations With Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two antique oil paintings on canvas representing flower decoration in Louis XVI style. These square pair of paintings from around the 1900's (1880-1920). These paintings were ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of French Belle Époque Period Bronze & Ormolu Plaques, Signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated Bronze and Ormolu plaques, signed F. Barbedienne. Each most decorative w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Revolution Framed Madame De La Fayette Folding Evantail
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1789 French Revolution Patriotism fighting symbol by the famous french Comtess M De La Fayette. Révolution Française: M. de la Fayette offre ses...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Decoration with Marble and Carved Bacchus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Wall Decoration with Marble Inset and Carved Bacchus is an amazing work of the sculptor's art! Created from old-growth oak, it features in...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble
19th Century French, Pastoral Pastel Painting in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study, bedroom, or living space with this colorful antique pastel painting. Created circa 1880 and set in the original carved giltwo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
A Pair Of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Obelisks On Stands
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
The tapered columns, on tortoise pa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Dore Mounted King Louis XVI Terracotta Portrait Plaque, Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1780
Located in New York, NY
Dore Bronze Mounted King Louis XVI Terracotta Portrait Plaque by Jean-Baptiste Nini, 1780
This remarkable and historically significant antique terracotta portrait plaque bears the s...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold, Bronze
French, Aubusson, Vertical Tapestry featuring King Solomon, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The tapestry depicting King Solomon as a warrior king standing with a globe and staff in his hands framed within a border of armaments, flora, and fauna, the tapestry recently restor...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Trophy Boiserie Panel in Carved Oak Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved during the reign of Louis XVI, this linden wood and oak plaque was originally a boiserie panel that would have adorned the wall of a French manor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Oak
18th Century Set of Six Engraving Design for a Clock by J.F Forty
By Jean François Forty 1
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of six engravings design clocks and barometers by J.F. Forty from the 18th century, the six engravings are framed hand painted imitating marble.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Carved, Lacquered and Gilded 18th Century Woodwork.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Carved, lacquered and gilded 18th century woodwork "
Carved, lacquered and gilded wood door paneling in the Louis XVI style, 18th century.
h: 74,5cm, l:95cm, p: 7cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Set of Six 18th Century Hand-Colored Botanical Prints, P.J. Buchoz, 1776
Located in London, GB
A set of six of exceptional quality 18th century hand-colored engravings
Buchoz, Pierre Joseph. Collection précieuse et enluminée des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses, q...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Antique Lithograph in Gilt Frame 'La Douce Résistance'
By Louis Leopold Boilly
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Lithograph by Italian artist Salvatore Tresca (1750–1815) after an original painting by French artist Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761–1845) of a work entitled 'La Douce Résistance' (The S...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Eglomise Reverse Portrait Painting on Glass
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French eglomise reverse portrait painting on glass
Additional information:
Materials: Glass
Color: Black
Period: 19th century
Styles: French
Art subjects: Portrait
...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
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1830s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
18th Century Gold French Louis XVI Gilded Wall Glass Mirror, Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an antique Louis Seize period mirror in carved wood with gilded accents and foliage motifs, consisting its original mirror glass in good condition. Created in Fran...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the 1800s, this high quality gilt bronze wall clock has elements in the style of Louis XVI. The white clock face with blue numbers re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Large Wooden Blue and White Louis XVI Style Trophy Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Carvings with a military, musical, hunting, or agricultural theme, known as trophies, became popular during the period of Louis XVI. This pair of large trophy panels have Neoclassica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Colored Copperplate Engraving of Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting an interesting old view of Copenhagen seen from Frederiksberg Castle Gardens, approximate. 1790-1800.
Framed in a mahogany frame from sam...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Paper
19th Century French Framed, Carved and Painted Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Framed, Carved and Painted Panel is a superlative decorative element that was hand carved by a particularly talented sculptor out of dense, old-growth white oak. ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Directoire Wall Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and painted wood barometer. While not in working order, barometer has that wonderful old 'chippy' peeling patina. The carved wood frame and g...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques of Floral Still-Life Paintings
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of hand-painted porcelain plaques of floral still-life paintings with original giltwood frames. These beautiful floral still-life paintings have been hand-painted on porc...
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1870s German Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique Still Life painting with Copper Crockery, Bottle and Majolica
Located in Brescia, IT
Still life with copper crockery, bottle and majolica.
Emilian school, 18th century
On the top of a table there are some copper crockery for daily use, an excellently painted gl...
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1780s Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Roman School Representing a View of Rome Fixing the Ponte Rotto
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Delightful 18th century Roman school representing a view of Rome fixing the "ponte Rotto". Painted in an architectural style of the best craftsmanship, this charming animated composi...
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze wall plaques in the manner of Clodion. Each rectangular plaque depicts charming winged cheru...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
French Aubusson Tapestry, 'Lady and Children Picking Up Fruits'
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine Aubusson tapestry depicting a robed lady and several mischievous children bearing baskets of fruit, in a typically rural and architectural-themed landscape. A wide border on a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century Parisian Giltwood Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely giltwood barometer and thermometer was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period in Paris, France. During the late 1700’s, barometers were typically only owned by wealthy f...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
Louis Xvi wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI wall decorations 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 wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Francois Nicolas Martinet. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $138,847 while the average work can sell for $4,925.
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