Louis XVI Furniture
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.
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Item Ships From: France
Style: Louis XVI
Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French Louis XV Revival Nightstands/Bedside Tables C1950s
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style nightstands/bedside tables with a sweetheart motif.
A delightfully dainty du...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Claude Séné II, Lelièvre Paris
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath.
I...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Beech
French Patinated Wood Bed Full Size or Double Bed Louis XVI Style, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century bed made circa 1900, in the Louis XVI style.
The painting is the original but the bed has been patinated recently to refresh the finishing.
The upholtery is in goo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
French Patinated Wood Bed Full Size or Double Bed Louis XVI Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century bed made circa 1960, in the Louis XVI style.
The patina is not the original and has been made recently.
The fabric is in good condition but it can be removed if yo...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident.
Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze - ormolu candlesticks - 19th century - 11" 3/4
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French pair of candlesticks, beautiful finely chiseled ormolu (solid bronze gilt with fine gold) Louis XVI style pattern. Our model is richly ornamented with pearls, gadroons...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. This pair of sofas are the perfect example of the high quality of the Maison ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
A set of 6 Louis XVI Armchairs signed Brizard, France, 18th Century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs, so-called "a la Reine" in French due to their large structure.
Our set of seats is a very rare version of traditional French armchairs, so-called "faute...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Beech
Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th century. Featuring a refined and classic design, these chairs are crafted from carv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Oak
Baldaquin -large Four-poster Bed In Patinated Steel, Late 18th Early 19th Centur
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Baldaquin -large four-poster bed in patinated steel, topped with a large canopy.
The sides are equipped with a system of "rods" for draperies.
Signed with initials W.C.H
Wear a...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brass & Frozen Glass Sconces From Louis XVI Style late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of wall sconces massive brass & frozen tulip glass.
These torch-shaped sconces will give your home a classic look. They consist of a ring into which a torch would have b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Painted Wood & Marble Top Coffee Table, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Marble and wood coffee table.
The wood part of this table is made of a 19th century bench which was covered of a caned part.
With a beautiful marble plaque, this former bench ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
French writing Table 2 drawers in Solid Cherry Wood - Louis XVI Directoire style
Located in Landivy, FR
This writing table is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
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2010s French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Cherry
18th Century Rare Large and Opulent Giltwood Console Table, Circa 1780
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An extraordinary 18th century rare Louis XVI period large parisian giltwood console table, showcasing the refined elegance and neoclassical artistry of this epoque. This large and st...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally beautiful marquetry inlaid commode 'à Ressaut' opening with two wide drawers, and crafted in the Louis XVI style.
This very decorative late 18th century chest of dr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ornate Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
-An exquisite two-seater sofa (we have four matching armchairs). Elegantly carved and upholstered, this fine sofa exhibits richly carved motifs throughout, as well as attractively wo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk
Louis XVI Period Secrétaire 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th century ‘secrétaire à abattant’, or drop-leaf desk, in fruit wood. This lovely piece of upright furniture benefits from a wealth of useful storage compartments, both internal and external. The front flap lowers down to become a writing surface, revealing three spacious open shelves and a range of slim drawers suitable for documents or trinkets. Four further external drawers, wide and shallow, and a white marble top, complete the design. The side edges are fluted, with glorious brass, rounded detailing at the top, while the legs are tapering, ending in ‘toupie’ style feet.
The ‘secretaire’ was an extremely popular choice in its time, being economical in space and perfectly suited to intellectual activities and letter writing...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A partial coffee/dessert service in opulent Limoges porcelain, comprising 6 dessert plates, 6 side plates and a two-handled sugar container. Glazed in an opulent royal blue, the body...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th century French School : portrait of an aristocrat dated 1768, oil on canvas
By Porcher
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
18th century French school, portrait of an aristocrat woman circa 1760 - 1770, oil on canvas set into a Louis XVI style frame (the frame is a 19th century production ; it is gilt wit...
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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI style woodwork 16m linear
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Monumental Louis XVI Style Boiserie – 16 Linear Meters
A rare and exceptional Louis XVI style wood paneling ensemble, spanning an impressive 16 meters in length and 3.55 meters in h...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Travertine Top & Wrought Iron Signed Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French travertine top and wrought iron pedestal coffee table.
signed by Pellati.
Delivred in two packs.
In good condition.
Shipping:
66 / 66 / 5 cm 18 kg
59 / 59 / 41 cm 18 kg
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
French Louis XVI Style Dressing Table Coiffeuse Dresser, circa 1960-70, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Stunning Louis XVI style dressing table that embodies the elegance and timeless charm of Classic design. Featuring a large mirror, faux ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Genoese Bed In Painted Iron, Width 145cm, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful iron bed painted in brown-burgundy, with a decoration of flowers and foliage enhanced with gold, and bronze endinds
Good general condition, wear to the patina
Italian...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Iron
Painted Iron Bed, Genoa, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful iron bed painted in brown-burgundy, with a very rich decoration of intertwined flowers and foliage, enhanced with gold.
Good general condition, wear to the patina, small...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s Italian Drop Leaf Bar Cart with Brass and Marquetry
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very stylish mid-century Italian drop-leaf bar cart, or drinks trolley, beautifully decorated with fine quality floral marquetry in a variety of lovely wood. Featuring two tiers, t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Sterling Silver Petit Fours Cutlery, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate boxed set of silver cutlery for the serving of desserts or petits fours, comprising a three-pronged fork and a flat-edged spoon. Highly decorative, they date from the late ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a key.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI, Silverware Cabinet, Chest Console
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Louis XVI style silverware cabinet in blackened wood, featuring four dovetailed drawers adorned with gilt bronze and brass rods and handles, and a lower shelf.
This type of cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1810s Louis XVI Period Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Gueridon
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Paris, FR
Collection Rothschild.
Mahogany Gueridon after a model of Adam Weisweiler with mahogany and amboyna burl veneer.
The tabletop with 4 pull tabs, rests on four fluted uprights legs c...
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1850s Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Amboyna
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top.
France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses.
More photo's are availab...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a key.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
By Edmé Samson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century Chinese Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp
Polychromed design of birds, foliages and branches in cartouches, the ginger jar on a yel-low and...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French Painted Wood Skai & Brass Side Table Writing Table One Drawer, circa 1910
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique side or writing table, circa 1910.
Louis 16 style
One large drawer
The top is recovered with skai.
Good antique condition
Shipping:
45 / 85 / 75 cm 12 kg
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and rosewood fillet friezes.
Four solid mahogany fluted legs joined by a spacer shelf.
Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Bed Canopy in the Louis XVI Style Late 19 th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique canopy bed in the Louis XVI style.
Ideal for hanging curtains on the bed wall.
Carved motifs enhanced with gold paint.
Hooks are set insid...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage French Wall Candle Sconces in Bronze in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautiful pair of vintage, wall candle sconces in a classic Louis XVI style. These sconses are made of heavy, molded, bronze/copper alloy. They are identical and none of them featu...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Cylinder Secretary In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant Louis XVI style cylinder secretary in mahogany and light wood marquetry with floral basket decorations on the front of the cylinder and floral arrangements on the sides ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Three dovetailed drawers with brass details, all ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, Gilded Wood, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Rare pair of Louis XVI period armchairs in gilded wood with original double cane armrests.
The fluted turned wood legs and hand-carved details are the result of remarkable craftsman...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of French Open Armchairs Louis XVI Medallion Fauteuils, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of Louis XVI style fauteuils Medaillon, French open armchairs, made circa 1900.
The beechwood is finely scupted with plant motifs typical of the Louis 16 style.
The upholstery i...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Antique French, Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers Commode Buffet Bar
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style bar buffet topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
One dovetailed drawer, two doors and a practical storage ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XVI SeatAntique French Sofa, Maison Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style sofa corbeille.
Two removable cushions, with a fabric of the famous French "Maison Pierre Frey" in velvet. With its thick feather and down cushion, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet
19th Century Louis XV Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An impressive and very pretty Louis XV-style trumeau mirror crafted from gilded wood and stucco in the Rococo style, and featuring in its upper section a reproduction painting of a r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Wonderful palace size oversized antique French Aubusson rug carpet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful very large and palace size dimensions early 20th century French Aubusson carpet, probably woven at the custom size and style in the workshop of the very famous French decor...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Frame, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Early 20th century Louis XVI walnut frame, French.
Carved ribbon bow typical of the Louis XVI style,
the sculptures of the contours of the frame are of remarkable fineness.
Good ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French antique sterling silver dessert flatware - 24 pieces - Louis XVI style
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French antique sterling silver dessert flatware for 12 guests, 24 pieces composed of 12 dessert spoons and 12 dessert forks.
Fine, very elegant late 19th century production, high-end...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fabulous late 19th century carved giltwood wall mirror, its pediment crowned with a knotted ribbon motif encircling an oval floral medallion and flanked by sprays of acanthus and t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Nightstands, Side Tables, Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands or side tables topped with a Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Brass gallery and two front drawers.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box.
The leather is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique 5 Panels Hand Painted Screen from Duc Uzès
Located in London, GB
A remarkable Louis XVI 18th-century French antique screen with an illustrious provenance, presumed to have belonged to the Duke of Uzès. This exquisite five-panel folding screen show...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Grand plateau de service Christofle
By Christofle
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Grand plateau de service de forme rectangulaire en métal argenté mouluré et ciselé d'une frise de perles sur le pourtour.
Anses latérales
Style Louis XVI
L.65.5 cm (avec les anses)
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 170 cm W × 35 cm D × 255 cm H
France, circa 1880
Elegant and stately, this Louis XVI style a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Square Side Low Table Brass Marble French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Louis XVI style side table with marble-top and brass legs
Very good quality marble
Very good vintage condition with only very minor marks of use.
shipping:
46 / 46 / 42 cm 23...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maison Jansen demi-lune bronze and mirror shelving unit 1932
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful neoclassical wall mounted shelving unit designed by Stephane Boudin for Maison Jansen in 1932. It features four shelves with mirrored glasses, and the classic Lou...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Four Baccarat Crystal Vases, by H. Vian ; H.Dasson & Baccarat, France, C. 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A very fine and rare set of four baluster-shaped covered vases made of faceted ovoid cut Baccarat crystal and adorned with a bronze mount of exceptional quality and kept with its ori...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis Xvi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Linke, and Maison Jansen. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3 and tops out at $833,747 while the average work can sell for $6,700.