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Louis XVI Glass

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
Louis XVI Style Six Blown Italian Water Goblets with Gold Rim
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Refined and precious Italian blown glass water goblets; the set consists of six pieces; the bowl of each glass was barrel-blown, then the craftsman manually hot-attached the stem and base; once cooled, the glass was ground on both the bowl and stem; a fine pure gold rocaille process was then applied to the rim using...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Glass

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Blown Glass

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Located in Toronto, CA
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19th Century Czech Antique Louis XVI Glass

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Glass

Antique Ruby Cut-to-Clear Glass and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Ruby flashed glass bowl cut to clear with ormolu bronze mounts.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Glass

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Bronze

3 Piece Gold & Jewel Mounted Rock Crystal Carved Decanter Set, in Original Case
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Impressive, Unique, and Quite Unusual Three Piece Gold and Jewel Mounted Rock Crystal Hand-Carved Decanter and Glass Set, in its Original Case. The set includes a decanter,...
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1950s English Vintage Louis XVI Glass

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Pair of Amber Crystal Hand Carved and Etched Covered Pokals, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Amber Crystal Hand-Carved and Etched Covered Pokals from the 1800s. These exceptional Bohemian treasures feature a remarkable cut to clear glass, adorned with a c...
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19th Century Czech Antique Louis XVI Glass

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19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Rounded Globe Style Tantalus Liquor Set
Located in New York, NY
An Unusual 19th century French Ormolu Mounted Globe Style Tantalus liquor set. The round globe top which rests on an elongated ormolu base is not common to find. The crystal top is m...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Glass

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Liquor Cabinet, Baccarat Crystal, Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A liquor cabinet in crystal, bronze louis XVI style. High quality of crystal baccarat,in mint condition, unusual by its form ,very elegant ,all the pieces of crystal are original, yo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Glass

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Crystal, Bronze

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Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage glass 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 crystal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI glass 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 glass, popular names associated with this style include 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $399 and tops out at $48,325 while the average work can sell for $11,200.

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