Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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
Antique French Carved and Painted Louis XVI Style Panel, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassicism was a movement in history that was inspired by culture from classical antiquity, specifically the ancient Roman and Greek Empires. In France, this movement coincided wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood, Paint
Monumental late 18th century French Giltwood Frame
Located in Leesburg, VA
Monumental late 18th century French Giltwood Frame
France; ca. 1800
Giltwood
Approximate size: 52 (h) x 48 (w) x 5 (d) in.
This statement frame was beautifully conceived at the he...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Giltwood
18th Century French Architectural Gilded Wall Fragment Shelf
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a French market, this gilded wall shelf is beautifully carved and ornamented with a floral and bow Louis XVI ornament throughout. This Lo...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Style Bas Relief Carved Oak Panel, Attributes of Agriculture
Located in Dallas, TX
large French trophy panel, glorifying the attributes of agriculture, that was hand-carved in bas relief during the 1900’s. Trophy plaques became popula...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood, Oak
18th Century Carved & Painted Symbolic Christian Plaque
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century carved & painted symbolic Christian plaque will make a unique and special addition to your devotional display! Hand-carved from fruitwood around the time of the founding...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Fruitwood
Five-Paneled French Gilt Folding Screen
Located in Redding, CT
Five-paneled French gilt folding screen. Perfect for privacy or for covering up an area. Gorgeous carved wooden gilt design with caning and hand pa...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Cane, Wood
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-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze
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-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze
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-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze
French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted and Hand Carved Wooden Boiserie Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period painted and hand carved wooden boiseries panel from the late 18th century, with monogram, swag and fruit motifs. Born in France during the second half of the 18th century, this exquisite painted boiseries features a central monogram set inside an oval medallion, accented with a swag adorned with delicate fruits in its extremities. Ribbon-tied at the top, the carved panel charms us with its perfectly harmonious décor and soft color, framed with rais-de cœur motifs. Hung anywhere in a room, perhaps above a chest-of-drawers, side table or credenza, this Louis XVI 18th century painted...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Bronze
true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI Bronze and Ormolu Cherub wall decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and charming true pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze cherub wall decor. Each stunning wall mounted statue of a se...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze, Ormolu
1850 Italy Pair Wunderkammer Vitrines with Natural Faux Fruits in Baroque Style
By Francesco Garnier Valletti 1
Located in Brescia, IT
In the 18th century the most important tables in Europe they were richly decorated with all types of fruit and flowers. To obtain the maximum effect of beauty and amazement, the sple...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Other
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 families. Over time, barometers began to be viewed as works of art and could be found in middle class homes throughout Europe.
The highly detailed crown of our apparatus depicts a footed vase bursting with a floral display. The garland trails down in an arch shape until it reaches an angular platform adorned with molding and vertical fluting. The flowered swag continues behind the platform, transitioning into a pair of gadrooned leaves. Each gadrooned leaf terminates in a husked cornucopia overflowing with laurel leaves. A large circular barometer dial is positioned in between the cornucopias.
Under the barometer is a looping lambrequin that borders the top half of the thermometer. A pair of gadrooned leaves runs behind and through the lambrequin, flanking the lower half of the thermometer. A fluted base beneath the thermometer sits in a gadrooned cup.
The detail of the carvings on this late 18th century Parisian...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Iron
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-mounted Sculptures
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Oak
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-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
19th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Gilt Wood Element or Headboard
Located in Sofia, BG
Exceptional large massive hand carved and hand painted decorative element which was placed over a grand fireplace more than 150 years ago. There were no restorations so far and it is...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Wall Decorative Panels in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved and hand painted in light beige wall decorative panels in Louis XVI style in very good authentic condition with no restorations.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
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-mounted Sculptures
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Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Period Antique French Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite example of 18th-century French craftsmanship, this Louis XVI period giltwood barometer is a refined decorative piece. Carved from wood and finished in its original gold ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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 elongated oval plaque depicts charming winged c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze
19th Century Exceptional French Decoration with Musical Instruments and Flowers
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine piece of wall decoration in oval shape with beautiful carvings of musical instruments and flowers with the typical ribbon on the top. The piece is made of solid walnut.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury-filled glass thermometer still in working order...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stunningly beautiful 18th century French gold gilt barometer is a weather instrument with mercury-filled glass thermometer still in working order...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
Louis XVI Style, Bronze, Mirror, Four Wall Appliques, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Style, Bronze, Wall Appliques
Two pairs of French Louis XVI style wall decorations having bow and knot bronze detailing with Bacchus mask castings and cut mirr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Bronze
Oval frame with scagliola impressions - late 18th/early 19th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Elegant oval gilded gold-leaf frame, carved and mounted as a vitrine, containing a collection of 31 scagliola casts of neoclassical subjects, dating from the Grand Tour period (late ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Scagliola
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Accent Neoclassical Wall Panels
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 57 1/2 in W: 24 3/4 in D: 1 in
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of 20th-century Louis XVI style carved wood and gilt accent wall panels, exquisitely cr...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Wood
Louis XVI Relief Bust Marble Bleu-Turquin, Paris
Located in Munich, DE
The relief portrait in bronze of a gentleman's bust, mounted on a substantial Bleu-Turquin marble medallion, was executed in Paris in circa 1780.
The...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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-mounted Sculptures
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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Period Wall Mounted Open Winged Giltwood Swan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and extremely decorative Italian mid 18th century Louis XVI period wall mounted open winged giltwood swan. The charming swan which has a gilt ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Plaster Wall Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and extremely well executed Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and plaster wall plaque, signed P. GRASS 1864. The exceptionally carved wall decor...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Plaster, 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-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carrara and Griotte Marble Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely high quality Italian 19th century Louis XVI St. white Carrara and Rouge Griotte marble freestanding plaque of Joseph Carlino, sculpted by Remo Liverzani. Th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Wall-mounted Sculptures
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Marble
Louis Xvi wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI wall-mounted sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall-mounted sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI wall-mounted sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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-mounted sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $28,900 while the average work can sell for $3,650.