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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 Louis XVI Swedish Painted Console From Early 18th Century Marble Painted
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A finely handcrafted Swedish Louis XVI console table from the early 18th century. Made of oak, the table features a beautifully carved apron with rosette and floral motifs, and taper...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Beech, Oak, Pine

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

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Wood

Antique Danish Chest of Drawers in Oak, Made in Late 18th Century, Louis XVI
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant Danish Louis XVI chest of drawers, crafted between 1790 and 1810, is a fine example of late 18th-century neoclassical design. Made from solid oak, the piece features fou...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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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

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Silk, Beech

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

18th Century Chest Of Drawers with Marquetry, by Johann Adam Sauer, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with marquetry Fulda Walnut, maple and others circa 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 85 x 120 x 57 cm Description: Antique chest of drawers in the typical styl...
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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Maple, 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

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Fir

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

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of tulipwood night stands / bedside cabinets
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Great pair of early 20th century inlaid bedside cabinets French circa 1960’s original metal mounts Height 29 inches Width 14 inches Depth 12 inches
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1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Tulipwood

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

Antique Fireplace with Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel wit beautiful sunburst polished copper insert. This perfect size Parisian Louis XVI fireplace mantel is the perfect mix of simpl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper, Steel

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

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Velvet, Wood

A large French Antique Louis XVI Period Calacatta Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large 18th century Louis XVI period fireplace, executed i pale and wonderfully veined Calacatta marble. The elegant slim jambs with carved ribbon twist fronts within fluted panels....
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

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

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass & Ceramic Jardiniere
Located in Firenze, IT
A stunning example of French craftsmanship, this jardiniere features a pierced and chased gilt metal (likely bronze or brass) exterior showcasing the refined aesthetics of the Louis ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

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

18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Remarkable late 18th Century halfcabinet or so-called "Trumeau" commode from the "Josephinism" period in Austria. (called after Joseph II, holy Roman emperor in which he was the sole...
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Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Spruce

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, 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. Four dovetailed drawers with bronze and brass det...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

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

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Brass

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

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

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

Antique French Rosé Marble Stone Fireplace Surround 18th Century Ever Stylish
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 18th-century French fireplace surround, sculpted from a rare and elegant rose-pink hard marble stone, showcases the enduring artistry and craftsmanship of the French de...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Marble

21st Century, Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Box
Located in Calenzano, FI
Hand carved clear crystal and patinated golden bronze box. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this box is a mod...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

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

21st Century crystal waste-bin with cover
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand-carved clear crystal waste-bin with silver bronze cover and pedal for lid opening. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

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

21st Century, Hand-Carved Amethyst Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi xvi
Located in Calenzano, FI
Amethyst crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish. Each object is handcrafted and the care fo...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique 19th Cnt French Louis XVI Gold Leaf Gilt Oval Mirror with Facetted Glass
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a beautiful antique gold leaf gilt oval mirror that was made in France in the late 19th century. The mirror has a solid pine oval frame smoothened with gesso and dec...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

21st-Century, Green celadon Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
Table lamp in crakle celadon green porcelain and bronze in patinated gold. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Satinwood

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

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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

Vintage Set 10 Louis XVI Revival Blue Grey Painted Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic set of 10 vintage Louis XVI Revival blue-grey painted dining chairs. These chairs have been masterfully crafted in...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing matching pair of gilt bronze sconces in the shape of knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in France. Both remarkable ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, 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

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Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Bronze Box in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
Clear crystal box with cut engravings embellished with brass detail made with the artisan lost wax technique with patinated gold finish and the semiprecious stones (Malachite). The c...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Malachite, Bronze

Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece glassware, France, mid-19th century
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal

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

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

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Sterling Silver

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

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

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Maison Jansen Giltwood French Louis XVI Style Chairs
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of very well proportioned, elegant and chic Louis XVI style wood and gold leaf gilded chairs created very probably by Maison Jansen. Each chair with curved oval-shaped padded b...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

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

18th Century Transition Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top France Rosewood and others Transition around 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 43 cm Description: Dainty French chest of drawers from th...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

G. Denière, "Pendule à cage", France, circa 1860
Located in PARIS, FR
Large and rare Louis XVI style cage clock in chiseled and gilded bronze, rectangular in shape, highlighted with friezes of water leaves and pearls, with glass panels decorated with t...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Large Pair Of Louis XVI Style Lacquered Wood Wing Chairs
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent pair of large Louis XVI style wingback armchairs in richly carved and gray lacquered wood, covered in a blue/gray satin damask. Parisian work of quality CIRCA 1880....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Top Mounted Chest with Marquetry, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI top-mounted furniture in patina condition Germany (Saxony) Satinwood, mahogany and others Louis XVI around 1780 Dimensions: H x W x D: 203 x 124 x 63 cm Description: Che...
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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Demilune Top Display Vitrine / Cabinet Louis XVI Style
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Unique Louis XVI style display cabinet, built around 1890, this demilune cocktail cabinet with an elegant curved legs and top display cabinet was made of different woods and richly d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

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

Silver Plated Ice Cube Bucket - Christofle - Model Sully
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful silver-plated ice cube bucket, made by the French brand Christofle. The model's name is Sully. The ice cube bucket is in very good condition. Beautiful color and brilli...
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1990s French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver Plate

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

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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

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Add a romantic and refined touch to your space with this exquisite Louis XVI period fireplace mantel in hand-carved limestone, originating from 19th century France. Offered by Scherm...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Wall Sconces Louis XVI Style France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
*]If you're interested in this item and have any questions, please contact us. Many items are on clearance. We welcome serious offers. Elegant pair of one arm wall sconces...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, 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

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

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Guibal Paris
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine and large Louis XVI style French mantel clock, from the end of the Napoleon III period, 1870-1880. The clock is bronze casted and has a fire-gilded finish, the dial is enamele...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

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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