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.
Christofle Silver Plated Antique Styled Knife Rests Set of Six
By Christofle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of six silver plated knife rests were made by Christofle of France in approximately 1960 in an antique style. The knife rests have nicely decorated serpentine side panels wi...
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Style Silverplate Mirrored Plateau or Tray
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XVI style silverplate mirrored plateau or tray. This stunning French silver plate tray would look great on a cocktail tab...
Silver Plate
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver-Plated Serving Tray with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this refined antique silver-plated serving tray showcases the elegant symmetry and ornamental vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. The rectangular board i...
Silver Plate
Set of 12 Ercuis Oyster Forks in Original Presentation Case
By Ercuis
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful set of 12 matching vintage silver-plated oyster forks made by renowned French silversmiths Ercuis (founded in 1867) and presented in their original case. Crafted in a Lo...
Silver Plate
$3,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 36 French Gold-Plated Flatware with Mother-of-Pearl Handles, in Original Box, Set of 36 French Antique Dessert Forks & Knives, Oyster Fork Set with Gold Ferrules An exqui...
Gold Plate
French Empire Gilt Silver Epergne, c1805
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful French early 19th century gilt sterling silver epergne is decorated with classical female figures, cherubs, dragon flies, and Egyptian heads, it stands on hoofed feet....
Silver
$299Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 2.76 in
Christofle Frances "Le Grillon" Silver-Plated Steel Crumb Sweeper
By Christofle
Located in Valladolid, ES
A refined and exquisite crumb sweeper from the prestigious French house of Christofle, model "Le Grillon," made of silver-plated steel with a handle hallmarked with the Christofle ha...
Silver Plate
12 Vintage Hotel Silver Plate Dinner Forks by Oneida
By Oneida
Located in Sheffield, MA
The 12 vintage hotel silver plate dinner forks are decorated with leaves and are marked "Oneida Ltd. Silversmiths."
Silver Plate
English Sheffield Cut Crystal Acanthus & Berry Epergne, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English Sheffield epergne with a centered cut crystal bowl, four scrolled arms with fitted crystal bowls, chased vine & berry motif throughout, and t...
Crystal, Sheffield Plate
$1,975
H 3 in Dm 17 in
Elegant English 19th Century Sheffield Silver Plate Embellished Mirrored Plateau
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful 19th century silver plate plateau has a rich floral embellishment with circular mirror. The beautiful patina adds to the look of this an...
Copper, Silver, Silver Plate
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 17 in W 15 in D 13.5 in
English Silver Plate Epergne Centerpiece Four Trumpets with Basket Base
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This beautiful epergne was made by S.J. Levi & Co. (1901-1938) in Birmingham England at the beginning of the 20th Century. This impressive silver plate piece features 1 large center...
Silver Plate
$1,028 / set
H 0.32 in W 0.63 in D 7.29 in
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver Butter Knives, Set of Six
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six butter knives in original box with label Alexander Clark London. Made for Goldsmith and Silversmith. Hallmarks Alexander Clark and Co. Handles in mother-of-pearl. Blades e...
Silver
Elkington & Co Victorian Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, Made in 1845
Located in London, London
Carrying old silver plate marks Elkington & Co. in 1845, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, features an orna...
Silver Plate
$995
H 2.5 in W 24 in D 9.75 in
Antique English Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray with Engraved Weave Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This rectangular silver plated gallery serving tray shows no maker's mark, but originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in an Edwardian style. The tray has a...
Silver Plate
$1,995 / set
H 21 in W 11.75 in D 7.25 in
Antique Silver Plated Grape Stand Centerpiece with Child and Etched Glass Eperne
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This. antique silver plated figural centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece features a figural child grape stand...
Metal
$1,499
H 3.5 in W 24 in D 16 in
Large Antique Engraved Sheffield England Silver Plated Gallery Serving Tray
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large serpentine shaped silver plated serving tray was made in Sheffield England in roughly 1910 in the period Edwardian style. This plated tray has a deep gallery with cutout h...
Copper
English Sheffield Silver-Plated Footed Mirror Plateau
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Sheffield silver-plated footed mirror plateau.
Sheffield Plate
$1,495 / set
H 19.75 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Silver Plated Centerpiece or Epergne with Figural Children Playing
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large centerpiece or epergne was made by the well known Wilcox Silver Plate Company of the United States in approximately 1900 and done in a Victorian style. The base is composed of silver plate and features three figural children holding a rope and playing a period circle game. The middle of the centerpiece is composed of a bowl with three partitions that is decorated with engraved stylized flowers. The trumpet vase or epergne at the top is a clear glass with a diamond cut pattern. The base is clearly signed with the maker's marks for the Wilcox Silver Company...
Silver Plate
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H 4.88 in W 20.88 in D 14.88 in
Circa 1968 "Louis XVI" Pattern Silverplated Flatware Set by Mappin & Webb
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1968 "Louis XVI" pattern silverplated flatware set by Mappin & Webb. Presented with the original oak, labeled chest. One of the most elegant & refined designs, now sadly discon...
Silver Plate
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H 3.94 in W 25.6 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th century Set of Silver Plate Christofle Tea and Coffee Serving Pieces
By Christofle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful tea and coffee service in silver plated metal and wooden handles from the famous silversmith Christofle dating from the beginning of the 20th century composed of a lar...
Silver Plate
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H 1.75 in W 22 in D 15 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silvered Bronze and Mirrored "Surtout de Table"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant antique "Surtout de Table". Crafted in France circa 1860, and rectangular in shape with rounded ends, the large tray stands on four small ho...
Silver Plate
English Silver Plate Surtout De Table Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate frame surtout de table three piece mirrored plateau . The plateau features two side piece and a middle piece with exterior boar...
Silver
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H 1.5 in W 27.25 in D 17.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Silver Plated and Mirrored Table Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France, circa 1840. Oval in shape, the large tray stands on four small scrolled feet and features...
Silver Plate
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H 1.75 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Silver Plated and Mirrored Table Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique silver plated "Surtout de table" (table platter) was crafted in France circa 1860. Rectangular in shape with round sides, the large tray stands on four small scr...
Silver Plate
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H 13 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair of 19th Century Romanian Silver Plate Candlesticks Stamped Nicolau Bucarest
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late 19th century 13 inch tall silver plate candlesticks from Romania features Classic Louis XVI motifs. Each candlestick takes the form of a column with a Corinthian ca...
Silver Plate
Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Silver Plate Champagne Bucket, Wine Chiller
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French silver plate champagne bucket or wine chiller features a fluted upper rim detailed with Louis XVI crossed ribbons. Two handles with stylized leaves are further detailed w...
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Silver Plate Serving Tray
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Louis XVI style silver plate serving tray from the Art Deco period features a feuille d'eau or water leaf border. Handles on each side are formed by garlands tied together with ...
Silver Plate
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H 4.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
19th Century Louis XVI Silver Jardiniere or Planter Signed Victor Saglier
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late 19th century silver plate jardinière is stamped on the bottom by the foundry of renown French goldsmith and silversmith, Victor Saglier (1809-1894). His signature includes ...
Silver Plate
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H 4.5 in W 15 in D 8 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Oval Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room table with this elegant centerpiece. Created in France, circa 1860, the antique oval planter sits on four small curled feet, with ornate handles at each end, and features repousse decor including a center foliage medallion on both sides. The jardinière is in excellent condition with a removable cut crystal tray...
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet, Paris, 1798-1809
Located in Torino, IT
Of canoe form with pierced sides on four short column feet, drop ring handles, cut-glass bottles. Paris, 1st standard, 1798-1809 (24 cm.) Weighable silver (456 gm.) prezzo: OZZ.