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Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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
18th Century Small Cupboard Library Baltic Mahogany Brass 1780
Located in Epfach, DE
Fancy cupboard with special charisma due to the beautiful articulation and brass inlays. The elegant size as well as the small depth let it als appear elegant as a bibliotheque , cab...
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1780s Baltic Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Wood

Pair 19th C Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style ormolu mounted chinese famille verte porcelain vases turned to lamps, the ormolu attributed to Henry Dasson. The ormolu mounted Chi...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Dublin, IE
Measures: H: 25 1/2 in / 64.7 cm ; W: 22 1/4 in / 56.5 cm ; D: 9 1/2 in / 24.2 cm An exceptional quality three-piece clock set designed in a grand neoclassical. The set is compri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI GIltwood Console
Located in Tacoma, WA
It is great value for money> It is finely hand crafted with its original rouge de fer inset marble top It is in totally untouched so there it is ready t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Mirror Louis Seize Gilded Wood Carved Original Mirror Glass
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century French mirror Louis Seize Gilded wood carved original mirror glass This delicate and beautiful mirror once embellished a noble house in Franc...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Softwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chinoserie & Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine French ormolu-mounted chinoserie black and gold lacquer pewter-inlaid ebony side cabinet of very neat proportions, with a rectangular black marble top above a decorated o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Marble Side Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and marble side table in Louis XVI style.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and quite beautiful pair of Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Chinese Famille Rose porcelain, sgraffito ground covered vases or por pourries. Each is exceptionally hand ...
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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze & Chinese Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style dore bronze and Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vases, later mounted as lamps, attributed to Alfred Beurdeley. Each baluster form m...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese, Crackle Finish, Celadon Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Chinese Celadon Crackle finish porcelain vases mounted in beautiful two-toned French gilt bronze mounts in the Louis XVI style, which are finely hand chiseled. Porcela...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Ormolu

Stunning Pair of Early Louis XVI French Bronze Chenets with Recumbent Sphinx
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original early Louis XVI handmade solid bronze Chenets with recumbent sphinx’s A rare and beautiful decorative pair, I’ve never seen them in the natural bronze before, they are mostly gilt which looks rather garish, these have a timeless class and charm which takes us back to the early neoclassical styling...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu-Mounted Celadon Enamel Vases as Lamps
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE (1/18) Pair of celadon crystalline enamel vases as lamps with 19th century French ormolu ribbon and banding. Bases and caps are brass the color of bronze. Shades are...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

Pair of Chinese Blue Poudre Porcelain and Gilt Decorated Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Chinese Blue Poudre porcelain and gilt hand-painted and decorated vases mounted as lamps, each hand-painted with flowers, Chinese dragons, butterflies and insects; on giltwoo...
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1840s Chinese Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Porcelain

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18th Century East Indies Mahogany Raj Bed with Paws
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19th Century Infants Coffin Casket, Carved Wood, Etched Glass, Memento Mori
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Chinese Elm Altar Large Console Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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18th and 19th Century Chinese Root Wood Art Chairs and Table Set
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Antique Chinese Cantonese Famille Rose Verte Canton Porcelain Table Lamp Ormolu
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine example of a Cantonese Hand Decorated Chinese Export Porcelain Vase of seldom seen large proportions no converted to an Electric Table Lamp, with its later heav...
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19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Large Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese famille rose porcelain large bowl from the Qing Dynasty. Very unique and hard to find, with a 40 cm diameter. Decorated all over beautifully with ancient Chinese...
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Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Side Cabinet with Distressed Black Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
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Large Chinese Famille Verte Vase, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Small Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Flambé Glazed Porcelain Flower Pot, Late 19th
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20th Century Louis XVI Style Reupholstered Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French XVI style reupholstered bench from the 1900s with a nice graphic Fabric from famous French house Nobilis. Very nice wood grey patina. Ideal in a bedroo...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Style Canape
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XVI style canapé. Large cushion on the seating but little bit damage, needs to be reuph...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bench, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XVI painted bench from the 1920s. The seating is caned and the wood is painted with a nice blue-green col...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Dore Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Wucai Covered Urns
Located in New York, NY
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Louis XVI Style Painted Planter Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
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19th Century French Louis XVI Style and Wedgwood Medallion Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century French Louis XVI style sofa with marquetry decoration and oval Wedgwood medallion on the central part of the backrest. Good general co...
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20th Century Louis XVI Style Golden Wood and Silk Salon, 1920
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 20th century French Louis XVI style golden wood and green silk Salon from the 1920s. A sofa, two armchairs and two chairs. Good main condition but some flaws: - Missing ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Style Caned Bench
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XVI style caned bench. Golden wood. Very good condition. Good quality.
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H 18.12 in W 41.34 in L 18.12 in
19th Century Mahogany and Gilded Bronze Louis XVI Style Console
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century mahogany and gilded bronze Louis XVI style console. One large drawer. Gilded brass gallery and Carrara marble top. Scraper gilded bronze. Beautiful quality.  
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Mahogany

20th Century French Louis XVI Style Dressing Table
Located in LEGNY, FR
20th century very charming natural wood dressing table and decorations of Louis XVI style. This furniture is very practical because it can be placed in a corner of room or on a wall....
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19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquetry and Marble Bouillotte Table
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century Louis XVI style marquetry Bouillotte table. The marble top is surrounded by a brass gallery. This table has two drawers and two zippers covered with green leather. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Asian Art and Furniture

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Louis Xvi asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI asian art and furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage asian art and furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture, lighting, decor and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI asian art and furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia 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 asian art and furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £2,061 and tops out at £28,532 while the average work can sell for £11,690.

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