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Louis XVI Lighting

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
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in clear Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in clear crystal and gold patinated bronze, with clear and red pendants in murano glass. The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and th...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Bouillotte Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu Bouillotte candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised on a circular Ormolu base with finely chased acanthus leaves below...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Two Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style two arm ormolu sconces. Each scone is centered by fine tassels below a tied ribbon design and acorn finial. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

21st-Century, 2-Lights Bronze Applique in Style of Luigi XVI
Located in Calenzano, FI
2-light applique in gold patinated bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this applique is a modern reinter...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Large Pair of Wall Sconces Wall Lamp French Louis XVI Style 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Pair of wall sconces bronze doré Louis XVI style of the first half of the 20th century. This model of French wall lamps or sconces have illuminated the Europen Grand Hotels and Cafe...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Pair of Sconces Gilt Bronze 3 Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely cast pair of louis XVI style gilt bronze and blue steel three lights. Although apparently unmarked. The quality of the bronze casting is of the highest Parisian standards...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each large scale five arm sconce is centered by charming tassels at the base below protruding...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'ore chandelier, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu sconces, “Aux Tourtereaux”, possibly by Henry Dasson and attributed to Pierre-François Feuchère. Each two arm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & French Marble Urns Now Designer Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & French Marble Urns Now Designer Lamps.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

c1880 Antique French Louis XVI stlye Bronze & Porcelain Flowered Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XVI Bronze Frame with Porcelain Flower Chandelier. The flowers are crawling on bronze vines. Swirl effect towards the top. Ormolu.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and hand blown glass lantern. The lantern displays a fine mottled bottom ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three-Light Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of exceptional French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three light candelabra lamps. Each richly chased lamp is raised on a round base with acanthus leaves. The C scrolle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis the 16th Style 3 Arms Bronze Wall Lights by Lucien Gau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of Louis the 16th style 3 arms wall lights is made of bronze. This is a French work by Maison Lucien Gau. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal lamps. Each two arm lamp is raised by a square base with fine topie sha...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Chinese Famille Vert Porcelain & French Ormolu Mounted Candelabra Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Export Porcelain Candelabra Lamps with Famille Vert Enamel Flower Decoration. Each vase is of baluster form with a do...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Cut Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, Circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI cut crystal and Ormolu sconces, Circa 1885.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

24-Karat Gold Chandelier with Crystal Pendants
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exceptional chandelier, executed in the refined Louis XVI style, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of late 18th-century decorative arts. The piece is meticulously craf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI st. giltwood three-arm mirrored sconces. Each sconce is centered by a fine bottom acorn inverted finial below large acanthus leaves. The three S-scrolled arms display finely carved berried...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Porphyry Lamp Attributed To Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp attributed to Sormani. The brûle parfum lamp is raised by an el...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Porphyry, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. oxblood porcelain and ormolu six arm, seven light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a fine topie shaped ormolu ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble & Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabra lamps. Each seven arm lamp is raised by an elegant squar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Brass Converted 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Light
Located in Dayton, OH
An elegant French Louis XVI Converted Candelabra Lamp. Features a gilt brass finish with classical motifs over a footed base on a black marble plinth. Arms are scrolled with acanthus...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D' Ore and Cobalt Chandelier, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

A large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. The sconces after a model by Pierre Gouthière display five scrolled arms showcasing reeded de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze & Chinese Sang De Boeuf Porcelain Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style dore bronze and Chinese sang de boeuf porcelain vases, later mounted as lamps, ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Frosted Etched Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and frosted etched glass lantern. The lantern is centered by the elegant etched frosted glass housing which displays a fine sunbu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, white Carrara marble and Vert de Patricia marble lamps after a model by Clodion. Each lamp is raised by a square base...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal sconces. Each sconce displays a lovely back plate with a striking recessed textured design. The five...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French Early 19th Century St. Rock Crystal and Glass Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, rock crystal, and colored glass chandeliers. Each four arm chandelier is centered by a beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Giltwood Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XVI style carved and gilt wooden chandelier, original 24-karat gilding. Made for candles now electrified. 4-lights. Dimensions: Height 19 1/2" x 27" diameter. CW3...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Wood

French 19th c. Louis XVI st. Silvered Bronze and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most unique French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Silvered Bronze and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This stunning three light chandelier is centered at the bottom by a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze, and crystal chandelier. The eleven light montgolfier shaped chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom berried foliate finial below a fine circular mottled palmette designed ormolu reserve. Most decorative swaging beaded crystal garlands lead to the impressive and wonderfully executed wrap around ormolu band with stunning Vitruvian scrolls and charming tied ribbons set on a patinated bronze background and adorned with intricately detailed swaging floral garlands. Additional swaging beaded crystal garlands lead upwards encasing the eleven light bulbs offering a lovely warm glow in low lighting...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Floor Lamp Attributed to Caldwell
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 56 3/4 in W: 10 in D: 10 in A magnificent French Louis XVI-style gilt metal floor lamp, attributed to the esteemed lighting designer Edward F. Caldwell & Co., exudi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Fleur De Pêcher Marble Vases, Mounted as Lamps
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted fleur de pêcher marble vases, now mounted as lamps. The body of each vase is of ovoid shape with a fluted gilt-bronze collar and dom...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Lamps, Signed Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu lamps signed Vian. Each two arm lamp is raised by a circular base with a fine...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Carved & Painted Wood Torchiere Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Newly Rewired Materials: Carved & Painted Wood Style: French Louis XVI
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI. St. Ormolu, Crystal And Enamel Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI. st. ormolu, crystal and guilloche enamel lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine mottled bun feet below the circular base decorated with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze lamps, signed Clodion. Each lamp is raised by a fine ormolu base with a wonderfully executed ground ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze candlesticks mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular ormolu base with protruding rosettes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

20th century Pair of French Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of bronze doré wall sconces featuring incredible detailed ormolu including festooned floral garlands, ribbons and tiny bow embellishments. Triple candle holders...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Cherub Candelabra to Lamp. Beautiful design and stands, see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Sarrancolin marble candelabra lamps. Each six arm lamp is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th C Louis XV XVI Style 16 Light Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Large French 19th century 16-light chandelier in the Louis XV/XVI style with extensive later period rock crystal pendants.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu and patinated bronze sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful bottom acorn finial amidst large acanthus lea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra After Clodion Cast, Suse Frères French circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze seven-light candelabra, after a model by Clodion, Cast by Suse Frères. Stamped 'Susse Fres'. The candelabra are in the form of patinat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Sconces, circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Exceptional 9-Light Louis XVI Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Sconces, Circa 1880-1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each three arm lamp is raised by a circular base with a fine mottle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and white Carrara marble lamp, retailed by Caldwell of New York. The lamp is raised by a square o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and glass lantern. The lantern is centered by an elegant bottom floral finial below lovely scrolled foliate designs. At the center...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Rare Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces, Henri Vian
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lamps. Made in France in the late 19th century by Henri Vian. Very high quality. Each fitted with two lights held by a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Five-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. five arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce is centered by a richly chased berried acorn inverted finial below the exceptional central s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Rouge Griotte Marble, Bronze, and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Griotte marble, patinated bronze, and ormolu four arm candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabras Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble three arm electrified candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine ormolu ball ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Chandelier with Wedgwood Style Porcelain Plaques, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Louis XVI Style cut-glass and gilt bronze-mounted chandelier with Wedgwood style porcelain plaques. French, circa 1900. This fine chandelier has a gilt bronze co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Cobalt Blue Enamel Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and cobalt blue enamel chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Frosted Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and frosted glass lantern. The lantern is centered by a fine and richly chased bottom floral finial amidst large beautiful acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Vintage Gilded Convex Half Lantern Wall Sconces, Delmas Luminaires, Belgium, 80s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair Belgian country style brass and curved glass wall lights mirrored back plate. By Belgian manufacturer DELMAS LUMINAIRES. Circa 1980s. The back...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Louis Xvi lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Alexandre Vossion, and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $470,000 while the average work can sell for $7,500.

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