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Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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
Vintage Cobalt Blue and Gold Trim Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box France
Located in East Quogue, NY
Beautiful vintage cobalt blue lidded porcelain trinket jewelry box with gold hand-painted floral decorative rim. The central illustration is of a couple dressed in Louis XVI period...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed from a marble platform with a bronze group above; all confidently dressed with exquisite hand-c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

A Large 20th C. French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A Large 20th C. French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. This exceptionally rare and large box, meticulously crafted from green opaline c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Meissen Porcelain and French Doré Bronze Candelabras with Applied Porcelain Flowers Step into an era where Meissen porcelain meets French doré bronze in a harmonious bl...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pr. Baccarat Red Cut-to-Clear Covered Vases w/ Central Cameo of Hunting Trophies
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Covered Crystal Double Overlay Cranberry Cut-to-Clear Hunting Trophy Vases with applied shell handles and stepped bases, Attributed to Baccarat. These vases are...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Crystal

18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this stunning Carrara marble clock, a masterpiece capturing a statue of a graceful young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Brass Tric Trac Game Table Candlesticks, Louis XVI, c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of French brass tric trac game table candlesticks, Louis XVI c1780. Traditional construction with a peg which was inserted into a conforming hole on the table playing surface wh...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Brass

PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF 19th Century French CHENETS Louis XVI style, in gilded metal. Dim.: 29 x 13 x 5 cm good conditions
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Louis XVI Silvered Bronze Surtout de Table with Jardiniere, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
In France, a mirrored plateau that is displayed on a table is known as a surtout de table. The mirrors ranged in size from a foot long to well over 20 feet; other materials varied as well, although gilding, silvering, and exotic metals were quite common. Our silvered bronze surtout de table has been paired with a small jardiniere...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Cassoulettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding pair of rouge marble & gilt bronze urns (Cassoulettes). Exquisite Detail. Resting on rouge marble plinths. CW4917.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Two Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These two candelabra were created in France at the turn of thecentury, crafted from gilt bronze and fine cut glass. The candelabra stand on baluster-shaped, fluted gilt bronze stems,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Wood Italian Decorative Palm Holder with Flower Composition
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An italian palm holder with original floral composition manufactured in Italy in the eraly 19th century, wood is lacquered and covered by a light metal. The item is in original condi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Metal

Romantic Louis XVI pendule by Gille l’Aîné à Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A romantic early striking and classical LOUIS XVI pendule. The round white enamel dial, signed “Gille l’Aîné à Paris”, indicates the Roman numeral hours and the Arabic numeral five-m...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair 18 C. Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal & Ormolu Mounted Vases w/ Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Russian Cobalt Blue Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Vases, Louis XVI Period. Each of these vases, showcases the highest level of craftsmanship and artistic excellenc...
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1780s Russian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Photo Frame Bronze Oval Ribbons & Bows Louis XVI Style
Located in Greer, SC
Beautifully detailed antique French bronze easel back picture frame, circa late 1800's. This oval photo frame features a ribbon and bow design in the Louis XVI style. Measures 6.5 in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ed. Schirrmann Carved Wood French Louis XVI Wall Clock
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Beautiful Ed. Schirrmann wall clock. Includes original logo and seal.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Cherubs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous pair of complementary 19th century gilt bronze and white marble two-branch candelabra, crafted in the Louis XVI style. Each of these ornate candle holders takes the form o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Mirror
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of beautiful candle sconces. Made of Gilt bronze. All in Louis XVI style, with the classic ribbon and bow at the top and beaded rim. Inside the original beveled mirror glasses...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Three Graces Spherical Clock By Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Three Graces Spherical Clock. By Emmanuel-Alfred (Dit Alfred II) Beurdeley. Modelled in bronze with the Three Graces holding ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair of 19th Century Brass Louis XVI Style Candlesticks
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of brass candlesticks. Beautifully decorated with pearl edges and fluted stem. Louis XVI style. The candlesticks date from around 1880-1890, origina...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early 20th-C. French Gilt Bronze And Malachite Desk Pen Inkwell / Inkstand
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century highly decorative French gilt bronze, malachite and faux malachite inkstand with dual inkwells. The base is a mix of faux malachite and malachite veneer...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Malachite, Bronze

19th Cent Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, Signed France
Located in Stamford, CT
Marble and Bronze French Mantle, Bracket or Table Clock, France, Signed A charming casket shaped small clock having gilt bronze and marble form, working, artist signed and made in F...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

18th Century French Marble Sculpture Follower of Augustin PAJOU (1730-1809)
Located in Roma, RM
Louis XVI marble bust -France, 18th century Bust depicting the Marquise de Hautefeuille with windswept hair in hunting dress, the artist's intention was to figure her as the Goddess ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Statuary Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Four-Light Candelabra, Jeweled
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Metal and White Marble Four-Light Candelabra Each with a 'jeweled' urn-form standard continuing to hoof feet, raised on a circular base, on squat toupie...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Oval Bronze Desktop Picture Frames, ca 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French Louis XVI-style oval bronze photo or picture desktop easel frames from circa the 1900s. This adorable pair of picture frames is made of bronze and brass and has an e...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
On this Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi it's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze decorations such as branch's ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Pendule Lyre Luís XVI White Marble XIX Century Clock
Located in Montemor-O-Novo, PT
Large Lyre Pendulum clock in white marble, rich ornamentation of very finely chiseled and gilded bronzes such as garlands of flowers, draped garlands, rosettes and acanthus leaves. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Metal, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enamel clock face, with Roman numerals, Charles Frodsh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Wonderful Louis XVI style gilded ormolu ornate carriage clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A late 19th Century French gilded ormolu ornate carriage clock. Having this wonderful scrolling foliate Rococo style case with numerous seated putti picking fruits, inset hand painte...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair Of Louis XVI Tole Verrieres
Located in Essex, MA
Oval painted with a mat black and red palette in the classical taste in imitation of ancient Greece. Side handles.
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Tin

Pair of Marble and Bronze Cassolettes, Urns or Vases, Lidded
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Marble and Bronze Cassolettes, Urns or Vases, Lidded, A large and impressive pair of lidded vases or cassolettes, each having a bulbous form on bronze bases with bronze handl...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair 19th Century Classical marble and ormolu urns.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair of Classical 19th Century French Louis XVI style marble and gilded ormolu lidded urns. Each with swan head handles and floral swag decoration, raised on plinth bases. Batch 75 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French mantel clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock, having a seated cherub holding the rains of a winged dragon pulling a scrolling foliate ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

19thC French Signed "Bleu Celeste" and Gold Sevres Vase with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A magnificent large scale 19thC French "bleu celeste"and gold Sevres porcelain vase mounted with decorative gilt bronze handles and gilt bronze base. The 'bleu celeste' coloured porc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Cassolettes In Sea Green Marble And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style cassolettes in sea green marble and beautiful gilded and chiseled bronze ornamentation decorated with rams' heads and floral garlands. After a model by Henry...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Clock in Gilt Bronze with a Porcelain Plate from Sévres
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this stunning mantel clock, designed in the Louis XVI style and originating from the Napoleon III period. It is crafted from gilded bronze and notably adorned wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Cassolettes In Portor Marble And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style cassolettes in Portor marble presenting a beautiful ornamentation of gilded and chiseled bronze such as floral garlands, pine cone, beaded and plant frieze. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

2 Antique French Silver Plate Church Temple Altar Pricket Candlesticks Holder
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French Louis XVI style silverplate mantel or floor prickets / candlesticks / candle holders featuring a tall reeded column with trophy urn form pedestal base. In the his...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Metal

Louis Seize Mantel Clock in a Giltwood Case, End of 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis Seize mantel clock or pendule, housed in a gold-patinated wooden case featuring intricate openwork rings and a round clock case. The design depicts a young undressed woman lean...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Brass

18thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Musical Cherub Baby Candelabrum
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite Impressive 18thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Musical Cherub Baby Candelabra. Rare piece! and a lovely candelabrum.
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Gilded Bronze Bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded bronze bust of Louise Brongniart by Houdon. Sculpture of a bust of Louise Brongniart by Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828), reproduction of the XIXth century.     h: 23cm , w: 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of gilt Bronze Putti on Pedestals, probably France, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of gilt bronzes in the form of winged putti with raised arms and opposite design. The putti stand on round bases with volute finials, pearl staff and medallions. The putti origi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

2 - 18thc French Carved Wood Floral Relief Sculpture Panels 11 inch high
Located in Opa Locka, FL
2 Eighteen Century French Carved Wood Floral Relief Panels. Featuring floral, acorns, swirl.
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1790s Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Ormolu & Green Enameled Tole Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Ormolu & Green Enameled Tole Cachepot France, Circa 1890 This magnificent 19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical style ormolu & green enamele...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Metal, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu candelabras. The richly decorated pair of seven arm candelabras are supported by f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu candelabras. Each four arm candelabra is raised by a most elegant circular mottled base with a beautiful spiraled acan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Vintage French Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges Gold Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fine cobalt blue and gold Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish. Bears the well-known Limoges mark...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19thc French Antique Gilt Bronze Cherub Swinging Clock
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful 19thc French Gilt Bronze Cherub Swinging Table Clock. Onyx Base. I have the key but I do not know if it is working. I am sure that it needs a ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Onyx

Louis XVI pendule by Molliens le Jeune a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Beautiful pendule made by: Louis-François-Amable Molliens who was a clockmaker whose workshop was recorded as being, successively, in the rue Saint-Honoré around 1800, then in the p...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of White Porcelain and Bronze Candlesticks, From Late Louis XVI Period
Located in New York, NY
These exquisite candlesticks, originating from the late Louis XVI period, epitomize the refined and neoclassical design sensibilities of their time. Crafted from exquisite white porc...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Bisque Porcelain Statue "Le Baiser" after Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this elegant and incredibly charming titled 'le baiser', translating to 'the kiss' in French. This statuette is rendered in bisque porcelain and depicts a bust of a te...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Brass Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Louis XVI Style Brass Bouillotte Lamps. Gorgeous set, see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Ormolu Candelabra Pail Royal
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century French Louis XVI Pair Ormolu Candelabra Pail Royal. Beautiful detailing, see photos.
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Cartel Clock By Le Nepveu
By Nicolas-Antoine Le Nepveu
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare 18th century ormolu cartel clock by Nicolas-Antoine Le Nepveu a Paris . This exceptional Cartel clock in a gilt bronze or Ormolu case still with its original mechanism. The 8 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Ormolu

Pair 18/19thc XL French Gilt Bronze Opposing Face Parrot Candelabra C. Cressent?
By Charles Cressent
Located in Opa Locka, FL
These are amazing and quite rare! Pair French Louis XVI style Antique Gilt Bronze Parrot Candelabra. Heavy and old. We know these are at least 19thc...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Marble and Ormolu Portico Clock
By Richard & Co.
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful Antique French portico clock retailed by the famous Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Co of Regent Street, London. It is of the classical style of Louis XVI, made of white marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Inlaid Olive Wood Sewing Box or Jewel Chest c1800
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XVI sewing box or jewel chest offers oliv wood construction with faceted lid having inlaid coat of arms, raised on slightly splayed legs, c1800 Measures - 22...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Objects

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Wood, Olive

Louis Xvi decor for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI decor 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 decor created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decor, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI decor 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 decor, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Alexandre Vossion, and Baccarat. 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 decor differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £143 and tops out at £333,048 while the average work can sell for £7,536.

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