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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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Louis XVI
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
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Early 20th Century English Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Other

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

Italian chest of drawers in Louis XVI style, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An elegant and compact Italian chest of drawers in Louis XVI style, veneered with coloured woods on the top, sides, and front. Lombardy origin, late 18th century Among the many styl...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard with Sunflowers
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Blue Painted Wardrobe with Sunflowers Measurements: H. 183 cm - W. 128 (150 to the frames) cm - D. 55 (66 to the frames) cm Period: Late 18th century Origin: Bavarian Alps Wo...
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1790s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fir

Six Louis XVI Dining Chairs, C1960, France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Set of six French dining chairs, mid 20th century Louis XVI revival C1960                                All original velvet velour studded upholstery on lightly distressed painted ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Cherry, Velvet

Picture Frame two tone for oval photo Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular external frame with inward corners for oval photo, in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with two-tone translucent enamel on guilloche. Borders and ornaments in French ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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Silk, Beech

Late Louis XVI or Early Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Walnut, circa 1800-1810
Located in Greven, DE
Late Classicist chest of drawers Southern Germany Walnut Early 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 83 x 124 x 60 cm Description: Strictly cubist chest of drawers from the transiti...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

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

Square Crystal Chandelier Made Of Brass Antique Gold Empire Louis XVI Rarely
Located in Berlin, DE
Square crystal chandelier made of brass - 12 lights, restored in Berlin, rewired For sale is an exceptional square chandelier with an impressive look and high-quality workmanship. It...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm Period: about 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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1810s Austrian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fir

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 19th century Large French Louis Seize goldleaf gilt patinated mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning, large Louis XVI mirror was crafted in Northern France towards the end of the 19th century, around 1890. The frame is made of soli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Red and Blue FLoral Painted Cupboard - 1793
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Wardrobe dated 1793 Measurements: H. 188 cm - W. 126 cm (144 at the frames) - D. 47 cm (56 at the frames) Period: 1793 Origin: Tyrol (European Alpine region) Wood: Fir Desc...
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1790s Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fir

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

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Iron

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

Large Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier attr. to (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France. The chandelier has eight scroll arms and displays great elegance, thanks to a platinum coating old g...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

18th century carved French yew and chestnut armoire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century carved french yew wood and chestnut armoire circa 1780. This sort of armoire is also known as a marriage armoire. Cornice and front are profusely inlaid with a leaf de...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Chestnut, Yew

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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Velvet, Cane, Oak

Antique French Painted Demi Lune Cabinet Commode 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI revival demi lune commode with beautiful hand painted decoration in the manner of Francois Boucher, Circa 1920 in date. The half moon s...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Satinwood

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

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Silk, Velvet, Wood

Antique Picture Frame, Photo Frame, France, Louis XVI Style ca 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful French picture frame in Louis XVI Style , circa 1900. Picture size: 8 cm x 12,5 cm. Total size: 9 cm x 16 cm. In the salons of the wealthy bourgeoisie and aristocracy, suc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Wooden Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers and Shaped Marble Top
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly encourage you to read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This elegant and underst...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Cast Bronze Gueridon Side table with hoof foot & rope details with Marble top
Located in London, GB
This table is made in Italy for Andrew Kornat Designs to his exacting specification - the very traditional style of hoof footed Gueridon Table is a classical French design that been ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

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

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Silk, Beech

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

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Iron

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

1980s Italian Walnut Button-Tufted Leather Upholstered Long Entry Bed End Bench
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful piece in solid Italian walnut wood, highlighted by the upholstered leather using beautiful handmade button-tafted capitonnè craft in Chesterfield style with nailhead finish...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Leather

19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Picture Frame - Louis XVI Style - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique ormolu gilt bronze picture frame. Very fine details, Louis XVI style. France, circa 1880-1890. The picture frame is 15,5 cm tall, the diameter is Ø12 cm. Diame...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Louis XVI Style Pair of Marquetry Nightstands with Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style pair of Marquetry nightstands with one drawer and one compartment. Originals handles and garniture. Completely restored.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Clear Cut Glass Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze and clear cut glass four-light chandelier from circa 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical or Louis XVI-style bronze chandelier is adorned with scrolls, aca...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

Prestigious 1980s French-style carved wood Italian coffee table
Located in Cantù, IT
Prestigious 1980s French-style carved wood Italian coffee table
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

21st Century White Veined Marble and Golden Bronze Bowl
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century bowl in white veined marble with finely chiseled lost wax castings. On request to customer can modificate the color of marble: pink, amber, brown, green, etc ..and we ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Parisian Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style, signed Lepine, circa 1870
By Samuel Marty, Guillaume Denière, Lepine
Located in Greven, DE
Mantel Clock in Louis XVI style Paris Ormolu, glass, marble around 1870 Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 24 x 17 cm Description: Extremely high quality and finely crafted Parisian pend...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique Fireplace Mantel In Limestone With Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original 18th century French grez limestone fireplace surround. The patina is exceptional. It reflects the light in the room and has a silky feeling when touching. Indisputably one o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Scandinavian 18th Century Mahogany Secretary Bureau Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive Louis XVI style bureau secretary with quality rich in age, charm, and character with its elegant design. This secretary has two secret drawers features parquerty design, g...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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Marble

Louis XVI Style Desk, circa 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Louis XVI style desk, crafted around 1900. The tabletop features burgundy leather with a surrounding brass trim. Three shallow drawers with refined brass fittings offer practical sto...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ribbon and Tassel Four-Light Chandelier, 1910s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze four-light bow, ribbon, and tassel chandelier from the early 20th century. An elegant Louis XVI or Neoclassical style bronze four-arm chandelier in the ...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

An Antique French Bronze Verdigris Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large Bronze lantern naturally verdigris patinated in hexagonal form with clear glass plates and simple 3 arm branch within. The ring and sphere holding three scrolled foliate arms...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

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 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

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Travertine, Wrought Iron

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

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Wood, Oak, Cherry

Antique French Nightstand Side Cabinet Bedside Table Walnut Marble Top, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French side cabinet nightstand bedside table Rouge marble top, exotic wood inlay-ed and golden bronze Single drawer Cupboard with o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Wall Sconces Louis XVI Style France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of one arm wall sconces bronze doré or brass, Louis XVI style of the first half of the 20th century. This model of French wall lamps or sconc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

21st Century, Desk lamp in golden bronze with porcelain base
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain base decorated with sky with clouds and pure gold decorations. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar a...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

LATE 18th CENTURY TUSCAN NEOCLASSICAL CHEST OF DRAWERS IN CHERRY
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful chest of drawers of small dimensions, made of solid cherry wood, hand-carved and veneered in cherry. The chest of drawers has truncated pyramid legs and three ergonomic dra...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

21st Century, Golden Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century patinated gold bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind....
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Balloon Wall Sconce
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as we aim to provide you with detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. This...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Brass, Iron

French Louis XVI Style Armchair Carved Walnut with Caned Backrest
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Louis XVI style cabriolet armchair of solid walnut finely carved with caned backrest, France, 1900-1910. The chair has been reupholstered in off-white 100% linen, original finish v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Linen, Cane, Walnut

An Antique French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A petit antique 19th century Carrara Marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner The console jambs twin fluted terminating in classical square Patarae corner blocks. The bow fronted fri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Red Fabric Shade Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
An elegant French Louis XVI style bronze chandelier with red fabric drum lampshade. This beautiful chandelier is suspended by four ornate bronze chains and features bronze floral gar...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

An Antique French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel In Arabescato marble
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century antique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The console jambs carved with descending laurel and berries from a circular flower carved ro...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Limoges Porcelain Service Glazed in an Opulent Royal Blue with Gilt Edges
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

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Porcelain

High Adjustable Architect's Desk, Writing Desk, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique height-adjustable desk, architect's table, around 1800 France Mahogany circa 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 78 x 84 x 50 Height-adjustable to approx. 120 cm, can be folded up...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

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.

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