Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and 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
Pair of French Late 18th Century Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period Paris porcelain cachepots from the late 18th century, with hand-painted floral décor and gilt accents. Created in France during the short reign of K...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. On request to customer can modificate the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Boin Taburet - Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Table Centerpiece + Wrap !
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a private chateau near Paris, an amazing Louis XV 950 sterling silver "centre de table" by one of the world's premier French silversmiths "Boin-Taburet", a beautifully el...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. On request to customer can modificate the col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Bronze
Large White Bisque Sevres Porcelain Figural Centerpiece of Woman and Children
Located in New York, NY
Large white bisque sevres porcelain figural centerpiece of woman and children. The women and children use the garlands of flower to pull the giant seashell...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sèvres
19 C. Dore Bronze Mounted Moser Light-Amber Colored Crystal & Enamel Centerpiece
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
An Antique 19th century dore bronze mounted moser light-amber colored crystal and enamel centerpiece/bowl. The crystal is fabulously hand-blown and hand-carved with a multitude of ha...
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1890s Czech Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Odiot - 126pc. Antique 19th Century French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, A Magnificent 126pc. 19th Century French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set by the World's Premier French Sil...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Tray in Classic Style
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st Century hand carved clear crystal tray with frame in lost wax golden bronze leaves.
This tray is a limited edition, we have only a piece. It's particular hand -carved and the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Odiot - 6pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Set, Like New Condition, 1890s !
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 6pc. silver tea set by one of France’s premier silversmiths “Odiot”, professionally refinished to like new condition and with no monograms on any of the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
French Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal Jardiniere and Plateau
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XVI style silvered metal jardinière and matching plateau.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
21st Century, White veined marble and Golden Bronze Candelabra
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century white veined marble and golden bronze candelabra. This candelabra is finely chiseled lost wax castings. This Candelabra has got 5-flames. On request to customer can modi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair Of Sevres Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Ground Vases Adélaïde, 2eme Grandeur
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Rare Pair Of Sevres Porcelain Cobalt-Blue Ground Vases Adélaïde, 2eme Grandeur; 1843-1849, green printed S.49 lozenge for 1849 to the underside of each socle,...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal, Copper
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass centerpiece. This stunning glass bowl is raised on an Ormolu base supported by four ball feet below mot...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Ormolu
Fantastic Pair 19th C. French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases W Scalloped Rims
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Rare Pair of 19th Century French Baccarat Ruby Red Crystal Vases of Magnificent Quality. Each is beautifully hand-carved and detailed wit...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
A Pair of Antique French GIlt Bronze and Cut Crystal Baccarat Style Centerpieces
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Exquisite Large Antique French Louis XVI style hand diamond cut crystal and gilt bronze centerpieces of superb quality. T...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
Monumental Sèvres Porcelain Blue Lapis Vase
Located in New York, NY
A monumental palace size Sèvres Porcelain blue lapis painted vase. Beautifully hand-painted to imitate natural Lapis Lazuli stone. Hand-painted in R...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
Pair of Sterling Silver and Cut Crystal Salt Cellars
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cauldron-shaped, sterling silver salt cellars, finely decorated with swags and motifs of asparagus and laurel wreaths.
Dating from around the t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver Plate
18th Century, Italian Venice Silver Sugar Bowl
Located in Firenze, IT
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Of circular plain form, the reeded...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French Cobalt Porcelain and Bronze-Mounted Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French cobalt blue porcelain and bronze mounted cassolettes in the Louis XVI style from the late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
19 C Sevres Porcelain Turquoise Blue Ground Gilt Garniture Set w/ Figural Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Turquoise Blue Ground Gilt Garniture Set w/ Figural Scenes. A three-piece garniture set comprising a mantel clock and a pair of matching candlesticks....
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Early 19th Century Baluster Vase in Porcelain Paris Painted and Gilded by Hand
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant baluster Paris porcelain vase painted and gilded by hand. The two sides represent a different decoration, on one side a scene of a gentleman conversing with a woman leaning o...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Set of 4 French Strasbourg Faience Chargers with Flower Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two large French Faience dishes and two smaller from the city of Strasbourg in hand painted floral decoration. They are approximately from around...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 97pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 97pc. antique French sterling silver flatware set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Centerpiece Attributed To François Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu centerpiece attributed to François Linke. The centerpiece ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Chinese Export Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and quite important pair of antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted Chinese export porcelain vases. This exceptional pair of Louis XVI style porcelain vases are be...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Christofle (Cardeilhac) - 4pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Tea Set + Tray !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 4pc. antique French sterling silver tea set, Louis XVI model in excellent condition by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle (Cardeilhac) – silversmi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
Monumental Pair of French Paris Porcelain Botanical Painted Vases with Rams Head
By Jacob Petit
Located in New York, NY
A monumental and palace size pair of green Paris porcelain vases exquisitely hand-painted with botanical still life panel on one side and lovers in a royal garden on the reverse. The...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble
Sèvres French Porcelain Hand Painted Teacup and Saucer with Bird Scenes, 1791
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Sèvres Porcelain cabinet teacup and saucer each hand painted with birds within a landscape in coloured enamels and set...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Doutre Roussel - 5pc Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + Serving Tray !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning Louis XVI, 6-piece sterling silver tea / coffee set in near new condition by two of France's premier silversmiths "Claude Doutre-Roussel" and "Christofl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
French Silvered & Gilt Bronze Putti Mounted Crystal Centerpiece Baccarat, 1800s
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A large Louis XVI Style French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Putti Mounted crystal centerpiece, Marked Baccarat, from the 1800s. The crystal centerpiece i...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Boulenger - 8pc. Louis XVI, Silver Tea Set - Museum Quality !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, A Superb 8 piece 19th Century Louis XVI Sterling Silver Tea Set by the one of France's Premier Silversmiths "Adolphe Boulenger" in...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cardeilhac (Christofle) - Two 5-Candle French 950 Sterling Silver Candelabra
By Cardeilhac
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Villa near Cannes, A Stunning Pair of Privately Commissioned Louis XVI, 5-Candle 950 Sterling Silver Candelabra by France's Premier Silversmiths Jacques and Pie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Royal Vienna Porcelain Double Panel Vase w/ Raised 24K Gilt Decoration
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional 19th century Royal Vienna porcelain vase with two panels and raised 24K gilt decoration, signed Wagner, marked in underglaze blue with Beehive mark on bottom. This is ...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Antique French Louis XVI Style Jardiniere
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a lovely Antique French Louis XVI style jardiniere with blue glass insert.
The cobalt blue glass insert of this antique jardinière or planter from the Louis XVI era immedi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Spelter
Coffee Serving in Painted Porcelain Ginori Manifattura in Doccia 18th century
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare porcelain coffee service by Manifatuura Ginori in Doccia, Florence, 18th-century era.
The service consists of a coffee pot and 12 cups with plate decorated with small landscape...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th C French Dore Bronze Mounted Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ground Vases
By Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible Pair of Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Dore Bronze Mounted Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Ground Vases. This pair of vases showcase the exquisite ornamentation and detailed craftsmanship of French porcelain manufacturing. The vases are urn-shaped: featuring a bulbous vessel with a flared mount and neck. Dore bronze textured handles are attached to either side. The vessel itself is a deep cobalt blue, but it is heavily adorned with warm ormolu embellishment. Ormolu decoration frames the center of the vase’s frieze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Odiot Henin - 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Tea Set + Tray
By Odiot, Henin et Cie 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from a Private Mansion in Paris, a Magnificent 4pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver and Vermeil Tea Set by France's Premier French Silversmith Jean-Baptiste Odiot and an ac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Pair French 19th C. Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain Celeste Blue Jeweled Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Quite Large Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Sevres Porcelain Jeweled Celeste Blue Ground Covered Vases with Four Main Panels. Each vase of baluster form w...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat crystal centerpiece. This stunning circular centerpiece is raised on three rectangular Ormolu block supports with mottled socle shaped bases that support the highly detailed legs. These three blocks surround a most elaborately decorated diamond shaped cut crystal central platform. The centerpiece has three beautifully scrolled legs with handsome pawed feet and lovely interlocking geometric bands. These bands lead up to exceptional and richly chased maidens with lavish jewelry on their heads and neck. The three maidens flank the exceptional Ormolu and Crystal finial. The finial is designed with three Ormolu birds perched upon a circular mottled edge support. The birds flank a spherical Crystal ornament with lattice designed cuts. Above the finial is the foliate designed circular support with a reeded edge and displays curved supports which hold the cut Crystal bowl. The round crystal bowl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Ormolu
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Cabaret Centerpiece for Aperitif Tea or Wine in Gilt Cut Glass Sterling Silver
By Daum
Located in ARGENTEUIL, FR
Rare cabaret centerpiece for aperitif, tea or wine in gilt cut glass attributed to Daum with vermeil mount on openwork gilt bronze tray (circa 1891)
The tray dimensions : 19 2/8 x 1...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Perfume Bottles
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of porcelain perfume bottles,
Pair of German porcelain bottles of the 19th Century, very beautiful quality of the painted decorations...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Silver Wine Taster Honoring Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very unique and ornate antique silver wine taster was made in France in circa 1780 and is hallmarked, however the maker cannot be ident...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Tetard - Centerpiece 3 Parts And Its Planter In XIXth Vermeil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important surtout de table in three parts of Louis XVI style, with background of mirrors, on a wooden floor, set with a strong vermeil ingot mold chiseled with laurels.
Its Jardinièr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu mirrored centerpiece plateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu mirrored centerpiece plateau. This stunning centerpiece is raised by fine foliate feet below lovely swaging bea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Sevres Biscuit Porcelain Figure 'De La Fontaine' from 'Les Grands Hommes, 1784
Located in Essex, MA
A SEVRES (HARD PASTE) BISCUIT FIGURE OF 'JEAN DE LA FONTAINE' FROM THE SERIES OF 'LES GRANDS HOMMES'
circa 1784, INCISED L R 7 TO BASE AT FRONT
Modelled by Pierre Julien (1731-180...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Sèvres Double Handled Cup, Cover and Stand, 1791
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Sèvres Double Handled Cup, Cover and Stand, 1791
Sèvres is the most prominent name in French Porcelain, but it was not the first. Porcelain had been manufactured in France to suppl...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Biscuit Porcelain Figure of Queen Marie Antoinette
Located in London, GB
This antique bust of Marie Antoinette has been gracefully crafted in biscuit porcelain after the fashionable Sevres style. Biscuit, or bisque, describes the technique whereby the por...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Tetard - 165pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Louis XVI Flatware Set !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, an amazing 165pc., privately commissioned, sterling silver flatware set by one of France’s premier silversmiths “Tetard Freres”. Include a magnificent Louis XVI, 5-drawer lockable storage cabinet and 17 serving pieces and Mother-of-Pearl handles dessert knives. The history of French silversmithing is replete with illustrious names, each contributing to the nation's reputation for exceptional silver craftsmanship. Among them, the firm “Tetard Frères” stands as one of the most prominent and revered. Founded in the late 19th century, Tetard Frères has built a legacy on the strength of its unparalleled craftsmanship, exquisite design, and sterling silver products of the highest caliber. From royal patronage to numerous international awards and accolades, the firm has become synonymous with luxury, elegance, and durability. Their flatware sets, made of 950 sterling silver, like this amazing 165pc. set, are masterpieces that continue to captivate connoisseurs and collectors alike.
The Tetard Frères firm was founded in Paris in 1880 by Edmond Tetard, a master silversmith whose eye for detail and passion for innovation laid the groundwork for the company’s subsequent rise to prominence. Edmond Tetard's background as a skilled craftsman informed every aspect of his work, and his commitment to quality soon attracted clients from the upper echelons of society. Tetard Frères were known for pushing the boundaries of traditional silversmithing. Their craftsmanship blended meticulous hand-engraving, chasing, and repoussé techniques with a modern aesthetic sensibility. The brothers perfected the art of creating seamless transitions between functionality and beauty, particularly in their silver flatware, tableware, and decorative pieces.
Few silversmiths can boast the level of royal and aristocratic patronage that Tetard Frères enjoyed. Their reputation for exceptional craftsmanship earned them commissions from European royal courts, including the French aristocracy, making their works a staple at grand banquets, diplomatic functions, and royal households. The royal court of France was particularly fond of Tetard Frères' creations. Their silverware and table settings were often used in royal residences, including the Palais de l'Élysée, which served as the residence of the President of the French Republic. Additionally, Tetard Frères received commissions from international royalty, including the kings and queens of Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands. Such patronage not only bolstered the firm's reputation but also further solidified its status as the premier silversmith of choice for the elite.
Tetard Frères' pieces were often customized to meet the specific requirements of their royal clients. These bespoke commissions included personalized monograms, coats of arms, and other emblems of nobility. By working closely with their aristocratic patrons, Tetard Frères ensured that each piece reflected the tastes and desires of their distinguished clientele. This bespoke approach to silversmithing added another layer of exclusivity to their work, making each item not just a work of art but also a symbol of personal identity and status. Perhaps one of the most iconic commissions was the creation of a silver flatware sets for the French government to gift to foreign dignitaries. These sets, often bearing intricate engravings or repoussé work, were designed to showcase the best of French artistry while simultaneously serving a practical purpose. The silverware produced for these occasions represented more than just luxury—it was a diplomatic tool, symbolizing France’s grandeur and cultural heritage.
Tetard Frères' exceptional work did not go unnoticed on the international stage. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they participated in several international exhibitions, where their craftsmanship was celebrated and rewarded. The firm's pieces were often displayed in prominent venues such as the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair) in Paris, where they received numerous accolades for innovation, artistry, and technical skill. At the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, Tetard Frères earned a gold medal for their outstanding work in silver. This recognition further solidified their place among the most prestigious silversmiths of the era. The firm's pieces on display included elaborate flatware sets, decorative vases, and intricate centerpieces, all of which showcased their ability to combine traditional French design with modern influences.
Perhaps the most iconic and enduring product of Tetard Frères' silversmithing is their 950 sterling silver flatware sets. These sets, like this stunning 165pc. set, represent the pinnacle of luxury, combining the finest materials with expert craftsmanship to create objects of both beauty and functionality. Tetard Frères’ flatware...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Malachite Centerpiece w/ Cherub + Swan
Located in New York, NY
A Superb and Wonderful French 19th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Malachite Centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised on a rectangular malachite base showcasing the beautiful natural gree...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Louis Xvi serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain, 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $195 and tops out at $188,000 while the average work can sell for $6,449.
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