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
Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and monumental large antique French Louis XVI girl bronze multi light lantern of superb quality embellished with gilt bronze ribbons, tassels and further adorned with inte...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu sconces. Each magnificent sconce has a ribbon style bow backplate accented with a rosette at the top and a cornucopi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
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Ormolu
Pair Of Gilt And Painted E.F. Caldwell Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality pair of E.F. Caldwell (marked on back , letter "C" inside diamond) gilt and enameled Louis XVI style wall sconces. Twin arm sconces with top quality bronze chasing mount...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French Louis XVI giltwood sconces.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of crystal wall sconces with interior electric light and 3 candle arms, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves. The fluted stem highlighted with birds on a fruit basket, is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
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Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Brass Three-Light Wall Sconce, 1900s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Marvelous and very unusual Louis XVI style bronze and brass wall sconce, made in France, early 20th century. Decorated with a laurel wrea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pr. French Ormolu Mounted Faux Malachite Porcelain Lamps w/ Neoclassical Maidens
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Faux Malachite Painted Porcelain Lamps with Bronze Neoclassical Maiden form Handles. Each lamp has an ovoid-shaped body with...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair Large Antique Wall Mount Light Sconces Gilt Bronze Hunt Trumpet Bronze Dore
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Large Antique Wall mount light Sconces Gilt Bronze Hunt Trumpet Bronze Dore . Hunting Lodge Theme The hunt . For a high end design and mo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of 76 Inch H Antique Italian Silver Gilt Torchère Candlesticks, circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
At over six feet tall (both measure around 76 inches), these torchère candlesticks have a commanding presence, enhanced by a silver gilt finish. Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, the...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern. This stunning lantern is centered by an elegant fluted bottom finial below foliate and beaded ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
pair of Chinese 18th century Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and most decorative pair of Chinese 18th century Famille Rose Porcelain and French Louis XVI st. Ormolu mounted lamps. Each most elegant vase mounted into a lamp is rais...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Wall Lights made of Bronze, Patinated Metal and Porcelain Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall lights is made of Bronze and Patinated Metal with Porcelain Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of two-light gilded wood wall sconces in the Louis XVI style, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Magnificent and impressive pair of two-light gilded wood wall sconces in the Louis XVI style, 19th century.
Lushly carved decor on a musical theme, with numerous instruments: violin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Regency Foliage Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve Light Chandelier, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French Regency gilt bronze and crystal twelve light chandelier with decorative scrolled arms, foliage filigree banding and lower pineapple finial. Originally candle powered and has b...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Maison Charles Ouef Rosaces Bronze And Portoro Marble Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
An unusual Maison Charles table lamp as the "egg" in this Ouef Rosaces model is in richly veined Portoro marble. The original patinated bronze shade, with arched foot base, bulbus su...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Hot Air Balloon Chandelier Lead Crystal and Gilded Brass
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
The e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Maison Baguès Attributed Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Maison Bagues attributed beaded and crystal chandelier.
Unusual French Maison Baguès attributed Louis XVI style bronze and wood beaded and crystal chandelier. This stunning French nine-light beaded and crystal chandelier has been newly wired and dates to the 1920s. Dimensions as is: 31" H and 24" D. Our Baguès attributed chandelier would work well in a home with limited ceiling...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Sconces, Two Armed
This exquisite pair of French Louis XVI gilt bronze sconces, dating back to the late 18th Century, showcases exceptio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Bronze Dore and Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) bronze dore round tapered shaped hanging lantern with 4 glass panels and 8 arms.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Rococo Louis XVI Bronze w/ Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Louis XVI Rococo style Bronze Frame/ Baccarat Crystal Chandelier. In the original unelectrified state. Easily wired for electric. Please note the high quality here. Bacc...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Italian Painted And Giltwood Floor Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Painted And Giltwood Floor Lamps.
Lovely pair of Italian Louis XVI style floor lamps have a beautiful painted finish with gilt wood trim.
Our pair of Neapolitan floor...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair of Opaline & Gilt Bronze Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Ormolu mounted opaline pair of Urns raised on Octagonal plinths.
CW5200.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis the 16th Bronze and White Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th wall sconces is made of bronze and white painted bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair c1800 French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Musical Cherubs - Original
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1800 Pair French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Musical Cherubs. The Cherub sitting un the hovering foliage. Excellent detail, very high quality pair of Sconces. Original unelec...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal snd Bronze Floral Basket Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Bronze & Crystal Floral Basket Chandelier. Weaved basket with cut crystal inlay. 3 interior lights and 6 perimeter lights. Beautiful floral sh...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Important Pair of Louis the 16th Style Gilded Carved Wood Wall Sconces with Crys
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of gilded carved wood with crystal garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant French wrought iron and crystal four arm chandelier with crystal icicle and ball prisms. The wrought iron has a dark Verde finish with dark bronze on the foliage.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Table Lamps Baroque Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely cast 19th century bronze urns after the original Louis XVI period design in the Baroque style, depicting seated putti with serpent tails and cornucopia (originally des...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Two-Light Sconces with Hunting Horns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style bronze two-light sconces from the 19th century with tied ribbons, foliage motifs and hunting horn arms. This pair of French bronze sconces features a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc FrenchLouis XVI style Bronze w/ Amethyst & Clear Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Bronze with Amethyst and Clear crystal Chandelier. Baccarat bobesche. This beautiful chandelier is in the style of Baccarat.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow.
Measures: 36" H x 18" W.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Louis XVI Sconces with Ram Head
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with Ram's head
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Large Gilt Bronze 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with three lights, from Waldorf Hotel NYC.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940s Set 3 French Rococo Louis XVI style Gilt Bronzew/ Cut Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 3 1940's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Cut Crystal. Single bulb on each sconce.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Wall Lamps In Louis XVI Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
The wall sconce is made of intricately chiseled brass and plated with 24-carat gold, featuring natural elements such as olive branches and the face of King Louis XVI on a shield to c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Oil Converted Chandelier attrib. Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Please look at picture number two as that shows the top tassel detail that is not showing on the main picture. On offer 19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Gas Converted...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular large 19th century blue Sevres porcelain and gilt bronze multi arm double tier chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship. The main body of this unique blue Sevres porcelain...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 25in W: 15.5in D: 10in
This pair of gilt Louis XVI Directoire style ebonized wall sconces are done beautifully and made of the finest quality. This Pair of sconces wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces are an exquisite example of the metalsmith's art! Cast in solid bronze, each has achie...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pairr c1913 E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1913 Pair E.F. Caldwell Louis XVI style Bronze Drape with Mirror Center Panel Wall Sconces. Very high quality. I purchased several Caldwell pieces f...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Gilt Bronze "Poseidon" Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze "Poseidon King of the Sea" Neptune Wall Sconces. Heavy, incredibally detailed casting. These are 1 of a kind sconces.
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of antique, French, Louis XVI style, bronze sconces. Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in the heart of the Mayenne department, within the Pays de la Loire region of France, these quintessentially French, solid bronze, 3 position, antique wall sconces show wonde...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
French Louis XVI style gilt bronze bouilotte lamp with two adjustable lights having pull chain operation. The lamp with three scrolling arms with bobeche and removable wax cups emitt...
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20th Century Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
The pair of candlesticks, made in the twentieth century, is in gilded bronze.
The structure of each candlestick consists of pl...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Yellow Monochromatic Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Lamp, Attb. E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Chinese Yellow Monochromatic Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Lamp, Attributed to E. F. Caldwell. Of baluster form, the porcelain has a gorgeous bright yellow monochromat...
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1880s American Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI green marble and gilt bronze urns. Fine quality gilt bronze mounts.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Elegant Louis XVI Style Sconces in Gilt Bronze
Located in Warsaw, PL
hese magnificent Louis XVI-style sconces are a true testament to the timeless elegance and refined artistry of the period. Expertly crafted from chiseled brass and lavishly gilded in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th Century, Pair of French Git Bronze Candlesticks with Vestals
By Auguste a Paris
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French git bronze candlesticks with Vestals
These two chiselled and gilt bronze candlesticks were made at the beginning of the 19th century and are inspired...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1900's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's French gilt bronze sconces with ribbon atop
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Gold Bronze w/ Cut Crystal Shade - Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Antique French Gold Bronze with Cut Crystal Ceiling Lantern Fixture. Floral band, hand cut shade. Versaille style.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant two-light Louis XVI style wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi shows many high-quality hand chiselled details. At the top, there is a tassel, a typical element of Louis...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Exceptionally Fine Pair of late 1800s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Exceptionally fine Pair of late 1800’s Louis XVI style French Gilt Bronze large two-light Sconces.
The French refer to this gilding process as “bronze doré ” and of course we say “do...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Frame Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc French Antique Louis XVI style Crystal Beaded Bronze Framed Lantern Fixture/ Chandelier. This type of fixture is rare as for it to last over 120 years is rare due to t...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair 1920s French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed By Atelier Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1920's French Louis XVI Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Signed by Atelier Petitot. These are very high quality sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lustre Rezzonico Gondole En Verre De Murano Multicolore Vers 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Lustre Rezzonico Gondole En Verre De Murano Multicolore Vers 1900
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
A fine and large 19th c French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and large 19th century French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze mounted tripod lamp.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Crystal and Bronze Dore Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or living room with this elegant pair of antique gilt sconces. Crafted in France, circa 1960, each fixture features the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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.