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Louis XVI Clocks

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
Fine 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Clock, Three-Piece Set with Vase Garniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Established in the early 1800s, Raingo Frères (Raingo Brothers) was one of the leading makers of precision clocks and astronomical “orrerey” devices du...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze

French clock in bronze by Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice clock in bronze made by F.BARBEDIENNE louis XVI style of very high quality the dial of the clock is in enamel, and its remarkably executed by one the best bronziers of ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French gilded ormolu and bronze mantel clock, having a pair of bronze putti entwined around the eight day duration chiming clock with four scrolling fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style ormolu and rouge griotte marble clock set French, 1867 Clock: height 67cm, width 46cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 81cm...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

French Late 19 Century Pink Porcelain Cartel Clock Attributed to Samson and Cie
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely decorated pink porcelain Cartel clock in the Louis XVI style; the predominantly pink case surmounted by a classical urn with goats heads and colored enamel swags. Below the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Porcelain

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Located in London, GB
French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Clock Depicting L’Etude 'Learning' et La Philosophie 'Philosophy'
By François Rémond
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Louis XVI mantle clock depicting “L’Etude et La Philosophie” (Learning and Philosophy). The clock is comprised of a circular white-enamelled dial wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Clock Signed by Denière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed by Denière. The clock is raised by elegant topie shaped feet below beautiful block rosettes. At the center is a richl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments. The clock having an ei...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Ormolu, Marble and Porcelain clock, by F. Pelissier
By F. Pelissier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu, white Carrara marble and Saxe Porcelain clock signed by 'F. Pelissier, France. The clock is raised on an ova...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s A finely cast bronze and marble clock set depicting Leto and her Children Apollo and Diana. The set having a Mad...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Brass

Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Step into the rich history of Danish craftsmanship with this extraordinary Antique Gustavian longcase clock, a true testament to the elegance of the late 18th century. Originating fr...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Fine Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A fine, early antique French clock by André Hoffmann of Paris, the movement by Vincenti et Cie, circa 1850. It is beautifully made in ormolu (fir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most delightful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed by Mathieu Planchon. This stunning clock is raised by six finely ch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The white painted dial signed Cappy A Paris, 1773 within a laurel wreath carved case on a delicately carved flower entwined ribbon backplate ending in a tassel.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Giltwood

French style gilt bronze table clock, 20th century
Located in Cantù, IT
French style gilt bronze table clock, 20th century
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Important 19th Century French clock garniture by Deniere.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive 19th Century French gilded ormolu clock garniture, by Deniere of Paris. The clock having a classical reclining maiden holding doves among flowers and foliage...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chiming on the hour and half hour. Bronze putti on either side play the pipes and mounted on a rouge marble base. Maker name; Hamilton and inches...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting late 19th century French gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting cherubs playing, one chasing a young girl, the other hiding amongst a wreath and foliage. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style mantel (fireplace) clock, having a bronze mother and two children ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Hallmarked "Gantter" at nearly each bronze part. Movement and assembly presumably by Vincent et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1860.* Very rare and authentic giant 19th century clock. Thi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Gold, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Allegorical Clock of “Paul and Virginie"
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare Louis XVI style mantel clock after a late 18th century original inspired by the novel ‘Paul and Virginia’ written in 1788 by Bernardin de Sain...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Located in Warsaw, PL
This elegant fireplace clock exemplifies the refined aesthetic and impeccable craftsmanship characteristic of the Louis XVI style in France. The clock showcases a harmonious blend of...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Located in New York, NY
Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Female Mask Wall Clock, "Juhel à Paris"
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Female Mask Wall Clock, sign. "Juhel à Paris" The ormolu cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a twin-handled neoclas...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Bronze Bachuss Clock Set, by Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style Bachuss influenced bronze and gilded ormolu clock garniture. The pair of four branch candelabra each supported by bronze putti, raised ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, Ormolu and jeweled dial clock. The most elegant lyre shaped clock is raised on a stunning white Carrara marble base...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI style ormolu clock set, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 19th-century French clock set features a stunning combination of gilded ormolu and verde marble. The centerpiece clock is elegantly adorned with intricate gilded detai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Large and Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Clock and Barometer Set
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and important Louis XVI style carved giltwood clock and barometer set. Each with circular enamel dials, the clock with Roman and Arabic numerals and pierced scrolled hands. The companion barometer with indications for the weather and inscribed 'BAROMÈTRE / SELON TORRICELLI...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Marble Clock signed "lefebure fres 5 rue Beranger"
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Rouge Griotte marble and gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style decorated with gilt bronze motifs, of rectangular form the painted floral porcelain white e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI clock garrison and chandeliers. POCHON. Paris, circa late 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI clock garrison and chandeliers. Gilt bronze, marble. POCHON, Jean-Charles (act. last third of the 18th century). Paris, France, around 1780 or 1790 and later. Bibliography:...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Other

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals within a lyra-shaped marble case surmounted by pi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and patinated bronze sun burst cartel wall clock. Depicting cherubs among clouds and sun rays. The white enamel clock fac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Late 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze And Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock. The clock in the shape of the Urn of Prosperity is raised by a square base with concave corners a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mantel clock. Having a blue porcelain urn to the top with ormolu swags, scrolling gilded ormolu folia...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Louis XVI style gilded clock set, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite French 19th-century clock set features a striking rouge marble base adorned with elegant gilded ormolu accents. The centerpiece showcases a detailed bronze statue of a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
By Jean A. Rennes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, ormolu and patinated bronze clock, signed Jean, A Rennes. The clock is raised by four fine topie s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The clock is raised by elegant circular mottled feet with fine wrap around foliate band...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderfu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Monument Clock
By Charles Bertrand
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A period Louis XVI Ormolu black and white marble mantel clock made in the last quarter of the 18th century. The white enamel dial with bl...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Bronze Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze Louis XVI style clock garniture. The four branch, Rococo influenced candelabra each supported by three classical...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Bronze Cherub Mantel Clock
By Charles Du Tertre 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderfully impressive 19th century Louis XVI style Cherub mantel clock with maps and a globe above a white enamel clock face, the eight day hou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Crystal Regulator Clock by Samuel Marti
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exquisite example of 19th-century French horology, this gilt bronze and crystal case regulator clock was crafted by the renowned Samuel Marti in France, 1873. This elegant timepie...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Period Carved Marble Clock by Bruel of Paris
By Bruel
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI period mantel (fireplace) clock by Bruel of Paris Constructed in Carrara marble and ormolu, rising from an ormolu dressed elliptical base supported by bronze toupie feet, the figures of Psyche and Cupid rest on a rocaille ground, housing the eight day twin train clock...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble

Louis XVI Style Figural Pedestal Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Figural Pedestal Clock. The patinated bronze figural group of Bacchantes is cast from a model by Claude Michel, kn...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

A French 19th century Belle Epoque Period marble and Ormolu clock garniture set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock garniture set. This stunning garniture set consists of a cl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This three-piece clock and candelabra set is formed of malachite and is fitted with gilt and patinated bronze mounts. The malachite base of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Marble Mantel Clock Apollo Sunburst Pendulum Key
Located in New York, NY
A refined and authentic Louis XVI period mantel clock, that still chimes, this exceptional late-18th-century timepiece features an elegant white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, sus...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu pedestal clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co. This stunning clock is raised by a Rouge R...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Carrara Marble and Dore Bronze Mantle Clock, F. Berthoud
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and quite important 18th century Louis XVI period Carrara marble and dore bronze mantle clock, signed F. Berthoud, Paris. The body of the clock is exceptionally cast and f...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Monumental Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Rotary Mantel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental Louis XVI style ormolu mounted and rouge marble rotary mantel clock. A stunning monumental Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted and rouge marble rotary mantel clock in th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and cobalt blue porcelain urn clock set, the clock having seated putti holding garl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI period gilt bronze mounted malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 50cm, width 34.5cm, depth 13.5cm This fine mantel clock was produced during the e...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Architectural Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI architectural gilt bronze and malachite clock French, late 18th century Measures: Height 53cm, width 35.5cm, depth 11cm Crafted from ormolu and a later malachite venee...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

3-Piece Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Mnt. Clock and Candelabra Garniture
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and very unusual 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sevres white porcelain three-piece clock and three-light candelabra garniture set. The Lyre shaped clock and cande...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Clock Set
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage 19th century marble & dore' bronze clock set is beautifully designed in a Louis XVI motif. The clock features a decorative hand painted round enamel face with Arabic num...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Austrian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood Cartel Blind Man’s Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality Austrian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood cartel blind man's clock, circa 1740. The clock displays a most exquisitely carved case with intricately detailed scrolled designs, wheat sprigs and stunning blossoming flowers. At the top is the impressive urn with a large bouquet of abundant charming flowers. The white enamel clock face displays finely hand painted numbers with a second hand feature. The blind man function of this clock uses two separate sounding bells...
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18th Century Austrian Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock Signed Cheuret À Marseilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock signed Cheuret à Marseilles. The clock is raised on topie feet below a straight frieze with pro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Clocks

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Ormolu

Louis Xvi clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI clocks 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 clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI clocks 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 clocks, popular names associated with this style include Raingo Frères, Oggetti D'Arte, Ferdinand Berthoud, and Maison Deniere. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $345 and tops out at $527,473 while the average work can sell for $11,409.

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