Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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.
Style: Louis XVI
Color: Black
19th Century Fireplace of Portoro Marble in Style of Louis XVI
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18th century French cast iron fireplace back or fireback.
Handsome rare themed 18th century French cast iron fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with Etruscan theme.
Can be used in a fire place, in a kitchen as a backsplash, mounted behind a stove or outdoors in a Summer kitchen.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireplace of Levanto Marble from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Special antique fireplace of Levanto marble from Italy. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XVI. This fireplace has beautiful flutes in the front ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Noir De Mazy Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of the 'black gold' Noir de Mazy marble. Noir de Mazy fireplaces are one of the most popular styles of fireplaces. The quarries in Belgium where this marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Made, NL
Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece.
The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Noir De Mazy Marble Fireplace from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble! Noir de Mazy marble is an exclusive black Belgian marble that comes from the quarries in Mazy - Belgium. The black marble is also ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Lions
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a the coat of arms with two lions.
Great co...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
19th Century Fireplace of Belgian Bluestone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautifully decorated fireplace of Belgian bluestone from the 19th century with a width of no less than 208 cm. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XVI. A beautiful striking fire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XVI fireplace Mantel
A nice wide and decorative French Louis XVI executed in grey Saint Anne marble with Carr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Good Quality Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner with Insert
Located in London, GB
A good quality Statuary marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The tapering, fluted jambs surmounted by end blocks carved with stiff acanthus leaf, the frieze with cartouche to centre flanked by foliage. Moulded shelf above. With its original decorative cast iron contracoeure insert...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel
Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI fireplace mantel in Belgian black marble....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Beautiful 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplace from Chateau de la Gesse
Located in Made, NL
Important early 19th Century antique fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble with quiver-shaped columns and gilt bronze ornaments.
Its original provenance is Chateau de la Gesse - Boul...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Black and Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice sized and decorative Dutch mantel.
The deep polished black "Noir de Mazy" marble combined with striking red "Griotte" marble makes this stylish mantel really stand out.
This could work really well in a modern, contemporary and a Classic interior. Prefect usable dimensions.
Great original condition, can be sold with black marble flooring...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Griotte Marble, Belgian Black Marble
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Veined Grey Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style veined grey and white marble fireplace mantel surround, surmounted with a pair of cylindrical marble columns and an edged frieze, Pari...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback or Backsplash Showing a Three Star Commander
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice sized cast iron fireback showing a three star commander surrounded with clovers.
Great original patina, nice condition.
Ready to be installed i...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Berlin Iron
French Louis XVI St Anne's Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XVI fireplace in Saint Anne des Pyrenees marble with delicate white carvings. The centre panel with hunting scene of wild boar, dogs, birds and flowers. The jambs an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel in St Anne Des Pyrenees Marble
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI fireplace in St Anne des Pyrenees marble. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved Statuary marble rosette paterae. The panelled fr...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A striking French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in Belgian black and Italian Siena marble. The solid, shaped jambs surmounted by arched frieze with inlaid Siena panels. Moulded sh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental Dutch mantelpiece from the 19th century.
Beautiful deep black Belgian marble with green ("vert de mere") details, very decorative.
Great usable dimensions.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Antique Square Louis XVI Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great square antique cast iron fireback showing a female drinking.
Excellent condition, great dimension.
Can be used in a fireplace or as backsplash.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
Large French Louis XVI Style Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Louis XVI style Saint Anne des Pyrenees marble fireplace, with carved capitals in Statuary marble. The jambs with half round columns surmounted by carved acanthus l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Striking Campan Marble Louis XVI FIreplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XVI fireplace mantel executed in striking Campan marble.
This marble is known for its amazing variety in color, this mantel shows everything the quar...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Marble Mantel in Style of Louis XVI of Levanto Marble from Toscane
Located in Made, NL
Exclusive antique marble fireplace with 19th century pillars! A beautiful mantle in our collection, with beautiful lines and ornaments, in the style of Louis XVI. The marble type is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
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Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $410 and tops out at $500,000 while the average work can sell for $14,215.
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