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Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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
Set of 8 Antique Capodimonte Armorial Crest Cabinet Plates. Each with blue-pain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 8 Antique Capodimonte Armorial Crest Cabinet Plates. Each with blue-painted crowned "N" mark; comprising seven plates (8 3/4 in. dia.); on...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

21st Century White Veined Marble and Golden Bronze Bowl
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century bowl in white veined marble with finely chiseled lost wax castings. On request to customer can modificate the color of marble: pink, amber, brown, green, etc ..and we ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Bronze

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

19th C. English Dore Bronze Mtd. Crystal Bowl Centerpiece w/ Bird Handles, Osler
Located in New York, NY
A marvelous 19th century English Dore bronze mounted crystal bowl centerpiece with dore bronze bird handles, signed on the bottom, Osler. The crystal bowl...
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1860s English Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Blue Crystal Bowl by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cobalt blue crystal oval bowl by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality chiseled bronze. The upper ed...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Samson Paris 19th Century Meissen Inspired Porcelain Bronze Mount Bowl and Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Samson Paris 19th Century Meissen inspired porcelain bronze mount bowl and cover A gilt bronze Louis XVI style Athénienne-shaped base with rectuan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Dore Bronze Mtd. Baccarat Crystal 'Attributed' Centerpiece on Mirrored Plateau
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique French Louis XVI style 19th century gilt bronze mounted hand diamond cut Baccarat (Attributed) crystal centerpiece on a gilt bronze mounted mirrored plateau. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century, Gilt Bronze Mounted Crystal Centerpiece Attributed to Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Louis XVI style 19th century gilt bronze mounted crystal centerpiece with gilt bronze swan handles, attributed to Baccarat. The crystal is beautifully hand-diamond cut wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Tazza Dish, Casted by Oudry, Paris
By A. Oudry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique bronze tazza, a bowl on a high foot. The bowl is decorated with graceful flowers and dates from the late 19th century. Multicolored patina. The bowl is signed Oudry, a well-known French designer of bronze statues and ornamental objects. The tazza is of a very fine quality and in good condition. L. Oudry & Cie stands for Leopold Oudry...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Imari Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mount Bowl
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent 19th century French Louis XVI decorative Imari Porcelain gilt bronze mount bowl A 19th century Chinese blue and red Imari ware bowl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Prismic Pattern Centerpiece and 4-Light Candelabra Set
Located in New York, NY
An unusual 19th century French Baccarat Prismic pattern crystal centerpiece and four-light dore bronze candelabra set. The centerpiece bowl is French Baccarat crystal, the finest cry...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

18th Century Large Meissen Gilt and Rose Du Berry Braided Porcelain Bowl
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Meissen braided and gilded rose du Berry porcelain. Hand-painted and gilded leaves. Mid-18th century. Measures: 12.8" x 9.25"x 2.5" In excellent condition and Stamped.
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

19th Century French Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Crystal Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Crystal Centerpiece with Crystal Columns and Lions Paw Feet. The Bronze is marv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Baroque Urn in Amber Crystal with Gold Leaf Leaves by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Majestic baroque urn Made in Italy by Modenese Gastone Interiors. Elegant bronze structure with two handles and a small lid, ideal solution to decorate lavish living rooms and wide s...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

French Silvered & Gilt Bronze Putti Mounted Crystal Centerpiece Baccarat, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A large Louis XVI Style French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Putti Mounted crystal centerpiece, Marked Baccarat, from the 1800s. The crystal centerpiece i...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century, Italian Venice Silver Sugar Bowl
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). Of circular plain form, the reeded...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

19th C French Dore Bronze Mtd Snake Handle & Faux Porphyry Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Snake Handle and Faux Porphyry Porcelain Centerpiece. This piece is beautiful and so well made that the hand-painte...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These very nice 4 mortars are made of white marble. This is a French work, 18th century.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Antique 18th C Chantilly French Porcelain Bowl in a Clobbered Blue Sprig Pattern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chantilly French porcelain low bowl. Decorated in an underglaze blue sprig pattern with additional cold painted iron-red leaves and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Antique Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub Centrepiece by Moreau
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt and patinated bronze cherub centrepiece by Moreau French, 19th Century Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This exceptional Louis XVI style centrepiece is the creation...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze, Ormolu

19 C. Dore Bronze Mounted Moser Light-Amber Colored Crystal & Enamel Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 19th century dore bronze mounted moser light-amber colored crystal and enamel centerpiece/bowl. The crystal is fabulously hand-blown and hand-carved with a multitude of ha...
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1890s Czech Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Baccarat Pink and White Opaline Crystal Covered Bowl
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 19th Century French Baccarat Pink and White Opaline Crystal Covered Bowl with Gilt Decoration. The bowl features a rounded base of opaque white opaline, transitioning int...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Opaline Glass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bowl by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal bowl features high quality chiseled bronze. The upper edge of the crystal cup has got a bronze rim with geometrical engraving but the highligh...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal and Dore Bronze-Mounted Centrepiece
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal Russian cobalt blue crystal and doré bronze-mounted circular shaped centrepiece. This unique cobalt blue crystal cut to clear has a ha...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal, Bronze

Large 19th C. Bohemian Amber-cut-to-clear Crystal Punch Bowl W/ Hunting Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and Quite Large 19th Century Bohemian Amber-Cut-to-Clear Crystal Punch Bowl with Hunting Scenes and Underplate. This marvelous three-piece punch bowl is complete with a...
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19th Century Czech Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

Pair of Russian Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Covered Urns, Imperial Glass Manufactor
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style Russian cobalt blue hand-diamond cut to clear crystal covered urns/vases, attributed to Imperial Russian glass...
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1840s Russian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Crystal

A 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enamel Footed Centerpiece, Att. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century French Ormolu Champlevé Enamel Footed Centerpiece, Att. Barbedienne. This captivating piece stands as a testament to the impeccable craftsmanship of its e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Ormolu

21st Century Crystal and Golden Bronze Bowl with malachite stones
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century bowl in hand-carved clear crystal and with finely chiseled lost wax castings embellished with malachite stones, the base is in white marble. On request to customer can m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Crystal, Malachite

Large Porcelain Bowl in the Style of the Sèvres Manufactory, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large porcelain bowl in the style of the Sèvres manufactory, Napoleon III period. An important porcelain and ormolu bowl, Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, 19th century, porcela...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candy Dishes
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of French 19th century gilt bronze and crystal candy dishes.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Louis XVI Tole Monteith "Verriere"
Located in Essex, MA
Oval with handles and a pale green with central panel of a floral still life. Serrated edge with overall gilded details.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Tin

French Late 18thh Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum
Located in Berlin, DE
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Incense Burner or Brule Parfum A round and fluted foot surrounded by a laurel wreath standing on gilt bronze rectangular plinth which is mounted on a green marbled metal base. The round foot carries a hemispherical bowl, which together with the also hemspispherical cover, form a globular shape. The bowl and lid bear finely chased, radially applied lancet leaf reliefs, the rim of the bowl shows a frieze of openwork pearl pattern cartouches alternating with 6 button-like decorative knobs...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Bronze

A 19th C. Italian Dore Bronze Mounted Champlevé Enamel & Lapis Lazuli Coupe
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent 19th Century Italian Dore Bronze Mounted Champlevé Enamel and Lapis Lazuli Coupe. This remarkable creation stands as a testament to impeccable artistry, as showcased by...
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1820s Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted White Porcelain and Dore Bronze Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XVI style French ormolu-mounted white porcelain and doré bronze ram's head handle covered bowls. Each bowl is of t...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Louis Xvi decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI decorative bowls 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 decorative bowls, popular names associated with this style include Baccarat, Alexandre Vossion, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Chantilly. 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 decorative bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $720 and tops out at $28,500 while the average work can sell for $6,900.

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