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Louis XVI Urns

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
Stunning Pair of 19th century Cast Iron Verdigris Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of 19th century cast iron garden urns. Urns have amazing verdigris coloring and patina. Adorned with medallions and fruit, sitting on equally impressive pedestal ba...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Urns

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Iron

Pair Of Classical Style Silvered Metal Garden Urns
Located in Essex, MA
Each baluster form with lions heads and cherub handles.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Urns

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Swedish Louis Seize Cast Iron Blue Oval Planters, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Pair of cast iron swedish oval planters with original blue paint. Weathered metal finish with incredible old world patina and the original petroleum-blue paint. Lovel...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Urns

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Iron

Monumental 18th Century French Louis XVI Terracotta Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 18th century French Louis XVI terracotta urn. This stunning 18th century French Louis XVI terra cotta garden urn, garden ornament, jardiniere or planter has a Grecian fee...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Urns

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Terracotta

A Nice Pair of Onyx and Silvered Bronze Ornamental Vases
Located in Antwerp, BE
A good pair of antique marble cassolette. A nice pair of onyx and silvered bronze ornamental vases in the Robert Adam style. The three feet resting on circular onyx bases and decora...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Exquisite Pair of Antique French Crystal and Dore Bronze Mounted Urns/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of very fine Antique French Louis XVI style hand diamond cut crystal and Dore bronze two handled covered urns/lamps. The campagna form dates back to the Greco Roman...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Urns

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Ormolu mounted Marble Cassolettes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite pair of Louis XVI style 19th century French ormolu bronze and marble Cassolettes. Each mounted with top quality ormolu grapes, grape leaves, flanked by two Dionysus head...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Urns

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A Fine 18th Century Continental German Porcelain Decorated Urn
Located in New York, NY
Continental German (Berlin, late 18th Cent) porcelain pink and white decorated urn with a finial top cover and ram head sides, signed on bottom
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Late 18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Urns

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Porcelain

Pair of Marble Urns with Cherubs, Signed A. Moreau
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive large pair of French Louis XVI style hand carved white marble urns with cherubs, signed A.Moreau. Highly attractive and very decorative. la...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Urns

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Marble

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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
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Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
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Pair of Antique French Garden Cast Iron Half Round Urn Form Fluted Wall Planters
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Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Base, a Pair
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Pair of American Cast Iron and Painted Garden Planters, Circa 1825
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Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
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Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
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French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles
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Pair of Tall and Decorative French Cast 3-Piece Lidded Garden Urns with Handles
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Louis XVI Style Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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One of two rare large and decorative Amphora from Höganäs, Sweden, circa 1860
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Pair of Monumental Carved Italian Painted Urns
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Pair of monumental carved Italian painted urns.
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Pair of Monumental Plaster Urns on Plexiglas Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
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Louis Xvi urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI urns 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 urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI urns made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,010 and tops out at $12,600 while the average work can sell for $7,700.

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