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Louis XVI Serving 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
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 Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

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 Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

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
Category

1780s French Antique Louis XVI Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

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 Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century
Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

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
Category

1780s French Antique Louis XVI Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XVI chaudron, or cauldron, the copper has been decorated with a metalworking technique known as repousse, where low relief motifs are hammered from the reverse side. Many motifs from Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Egypt, Rome, Greece, etc.), such as the mascarons and cartouches seen on the sides of this chaudron. There are two distinct mythological scenes on opposite sides, set in between a pair of twisted loop handles emanating from the mouth of a heavily bearded mascaron with a tied bow in his hair. One image depicts Pegasus rearing up as a man with a sword...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serving Bowls

Materials

Metal, Copper

18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France
18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France

18th Century Repousse Decorated Copper Chaudron from France

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver BUCCELLATI oval bowl - Louis XVI Style
By Gianmaria Buccellati
Located in VALENZA, IT
Bowl - Jatte in sterling silver by Gianmaria Buccellati. The body, completely smooth, is oval and curved in shape. On the upper part, a border made with the technique of fusion with ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Serving Bowls

Materials

Sterling Silver

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver BUCCELLATI oval bowl - Louis XVI Style
XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver BUCCELLATI oval bowl - Louis XVI Style

XXI Century Italian Sterling Silver BUCCELLATI oval bowl - Louis XVI Style

Pair of Danish Silver Sugar Bowls, Late 18th Century
Located in Copenhagen, K
Pair of Danish silver sugar bowls, late 18th century. Maker Nicolai Brandt (NB), Horsens, 1787-1813.
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Louis XVI Serving Bowls

Materials

Silver

Pair of Danish Silver Sugar Bowls, Late 18th Century
Pair of Danish Silver Sugar Bowls, Late 18th Century

Pair of Danish Silver Sugar Bowls, Late 18th Century

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Louis Xvi serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI serving bowls for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serving bowls created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with marble, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI serving bowls made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Denmark 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 serving bowls differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $377 and tops out at $4,183 while the average work can sell for $1,114.

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