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Louis XVI Torchères

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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Floor Torchieres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of large and impressive bronze, marble and composition Louis XVI style six light painted and gilt torchères. Electrified. Bronze and composition mounted on Sienna marble bases.  
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Late 20th Century Philippine Louis XVI Torchères

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Siena Marble, Composition, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Ormolu Candelabras
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century gilt bronze pair of French ormolu and figural six light candelabra featuring two cherubs. Each cherub holds a candelabra sitting barefoot on a rock with clothed in a sma...
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1860s European Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Gold, Bronze

A Pair of Figural Putto Seven-Light Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Magnificent and Palatial Patinated Bronze Figural Putto Seven-Light Gilt-Bronze, Rock-Crystal and Amethyst Glass Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals. By Raingo Frères, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Floor Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) gilt wood floor torchiere with urn design and 9 bronze arms (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Floor Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze festoon design floor torchiere with 6 arms and claw foot base (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Bronze

Two Monumental Biscuit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These candelabra are magnificent works of sculpture, as well as lights. They are statement pieces which measure an impressive 1.35m (53 inches) in height. The candelabra will add spl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Ormolu, Bronze

Impressive Louis XVI Style Giltwood Torcheres
Located in London, Park Royal
Impressive Louis XVI style torchere bases with up lighters. Beautifully hand-carved and gilded by hand using traditional methods in an antique finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Torchères

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Metal Covered Wood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of 18th-century Louis XVI metal covered wood Sicilian torchères exquisite examples of the neoclassical style, combining the elegance of Louis XVI design with the regional infl...
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Late 18th Century Sicilian Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Silver Plate

Antique Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Giltwood Torcheres in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This is a rare and impressive pair of hand-carved and gilded floor candleholders. The bold 19th century Baroque carving is authentic in style. The heavy tripod base with foliate scro...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Wood

Antique Gilt Wooden Base Louis XVI
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique gilt wooden base Louis XVI, to use as You wish. ref. SN
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Fruitwood

Gilt Wooden Little Base Louis XVI
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique gilt wooden little base Louis XVI: to use as You wish. SN.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Fruitwood

Pair of Clodion Gilt & Patinated Bronze Satyr Candelabras, 19th Century, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of wonderful French gilt and patinated bronze candelabras made by Atelier Clodion in the mid-19th century. Depicting two patinated bronze satyrs sitting on a tree stump holdin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Torchères

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Bronze

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Pair of Mid Century Style Smoke Blown Torchiere Floor Lamps
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Located in Astoria, NY
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Three 1780s Louis XVI Hand Carved Giltwood Sicilian Torcheres
Located in Catania, Sicilia
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI large Neoclassical Pewter Altar Candlestick
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Louis Xvi torchères for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI torchères 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 torchères created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI torchères 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 torchères, popular names associated with this style include Claude Michel Clodion, La Maison London, and Raingo Frères. 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 torchères differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,300 and tops out at $203,862 while the average work can sell for $4,327.

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