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Louis XVI Barware

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
Elegant 19th Century Glass and Ormolu Tantalus, France, 1890
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A stunning French crystal, glass and ormolu tantalus set consisting of four small decanters and 14 stems. The gold over bronze frame with cut glass pan...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Barware

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Crystal, Ormolu

Silver Plated Wine-Bottle Holder Made by Minerva Louis XVI-Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Very decorative silver plated wine basket. The basket is decorated with graceful relief motifs. The front of the foot is marked 'Minerva', th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Barware

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Silver Plate

Set of 4 Silver Plated Under Bottles, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These 4 under bottles are made of silver plated. This is a fine French work, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Barware

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Louis XVI Silver Vermeil Beaker
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI silver vermeil beaker. France, late 18th century. Dimensions: 3.5" diameter x 3.63" height.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Barware

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

French Neoclassical Silver and Cut-Glass Two-Bottle Oil Cruet, Paris, 1787
Located in Torino, IT
Elegant and exceptional antique French silver and crystal oil and vinegar cruet stand. The center handle in the shape of an obelisk. The cruets stand on a oval base finely engraved, resting on four lions’ paws, Paris, 1787. The Italian, French and "Continental" tradition refers to "cruet stand" as the oil and vinegar container...
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Benjamin Trees Silver Mint Julep Cup Beaker with Embossed Horse's Head
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Louis Xvi barware for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI barware 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 barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $556 and tops out at $4,054 while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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