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
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces with beaded crystal body and rock crystal hanging
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
19th French Louis XVI Rocaille Giltwood Wall Sconces, A Pair
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional pair of elegant French antique, circa 1880, hand carved and gilded two light wall sconces with beautiful patina.
Born in France in the late 19th century, exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Bronze Table Lamp with Flower Shaped Frosted Glass Shade
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable Louis XVI-style bronze table lamp with a frosted white glass lampshade in the shape of a flower, France, 1920s.
One socket for an E14-size light bulb. To the US will be s...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of Louis XVI style wall sconces are made of chiseled bonze. This is a French work, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,576 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Figural Art Glass Backed Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of 19thc French Antique Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Male Figural Wall Sconces. Featuring Purple hued Art Glass centers. These give off amazing color and hue when on. Ribbon top, circu...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19thc French Louis LVI Cut Crystal w/ Bronze Basket Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1890 French Antique Louis XVI Bonze with Cut Crystal Basket Form Ceiling Flush Mounted Fixture. Stunning period detail to whole fixture.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$1,836 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century French Bronze Lantern
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French bronze lantern.
Category
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
Materials
Ormolu
Extraordinary Wall Sconces French Whit Cherub Putti Carrying Torch, Bronze, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Excellent quality and fine finish. They are unusual pieces.
Pair of French Empire style bronze wall sconces
Pair of Empire style bronze wall sconces with Putti...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI style 3-arm gilt silver metal living room lamp - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI style gilt silver metal lamp with three light arms decorated with a fluted shaft and pearl friezes.
Large living room lamp with 3 lights with silk lampshade and...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt & Patinated Bronze Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This 19th-century Louis XVI-style gilt and patinated bronze chandelier features a double-tiered design with elegantly twisted arms. The upper section is suspended from a decorative r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
21st-Century, 5-Lights Crystal and Bronze Table Lamp in Style Luigi xvi
Located in Calenzano, FI
Table lamp with 5 lights in hand-cut crystal and bronze in patinated gold. This crystal table lamp is realized similar a candelabra only that instead the candel has the bulb-lamp. E...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Crystal Patinated Metal Sconces, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Cut Crystal Patinated Metal Two-Light Wall Sconces, with mirrored urn form back plate and cut crystal drop prisms and flowers. 15.5" H x 8.25" W x 4.75" D. Pr...
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20th Century Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Four-Light Chandelier with Glass by Degué
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style gilt bronze four-light chandelier with glass by Degué
French Louis XVI style ornate gilt bronze four-light chandelier, decorated with acanthus leaves and bran...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 French Louis XVI Style Two-Light Gilt Bronze and Brass Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French early 20th century Louis XVI or neoclassical style gilt bronze and brass sconces. Wall lights have been electrified later. Ric...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with ribbon atop. Original finish and patina
Category
1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$2,250 / set
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 French Louis XVI Rococo Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI Rococo Form Gilt Bronze Chandelier Signed by F. Barbedienne. This a truly stunning classic chandelier. Seashell, C Scroll and more Rococo detail. 5 Lights.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Crystal, Ormolu, and Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. wrought iron, gilt metal, ormolu, and crystal chandelier. The ten arm chandelier is centered by an exceptional and most decorative array of cut and etched crystal pendants...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron, Ormolu
Pair of French, Louis XVI style, bronze, candle sconces. Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
This utterly gorgeous pair of early French, solid bronze, wall lights, depicting Greek Goddesses, certainly makes an impression on any wall. The quality, weight and detailing of the ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A fine large pair of 19th c French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century large French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze mounted urn lamps
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Fine 18th Century French Louis XVI Style Fire-Gilded Bronze Electried Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine, large Louis XVI style fire-gilded chandelier, France, late 18th century. This wonderful piece is finely elaborate in precise detail decorated with elegant foliate, flowers an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,282 Sale Price
30% Off
French Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Metal Basket Chandelier
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Style Crystal and Gilt Metal Basket Chandelier, 20th century, top of tiers lined with small faceted beads, each dangling chains of larger faceted crystal beads. 28" H x...
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20th Century European Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
21st-Century, Hand Carved Crystal and Bronze Table Lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
3-lights table lamp in handcut clear crystal and bronze in old silver. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind.
The style of this ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in amber Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in amber crystal and gold patinated bronze, with clear and amber pendants in murano glass.
The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted an...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Monumental Versailles Style Lantern Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze & gilt bronze Versailles style lantern featuring beveled crystal panels. France, circa 1900
Louis XVI Versailles style nine li...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in black and clear Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in balck and clear crystal and gold patinated bronze.
The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French 18th Century Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 18th century sconces.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,750 / set
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Sconces, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Doré Bronze, Monumental Wall Lights or Sconces, France, Late 19th/Early 20th century
Pair of Louis XVI style doré bronze wall sconces. This stunning pair of monumen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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
$5,588 Sale Price
20% Off
French Maison Baguès Attributed Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès attributed crystal chandelier.
Chic French 1940s Maison Baguès attributed bronze or brass and crystal eight-light chandelier ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very large French gilt bronze sconces in the Louis XVI style dating from the early 20th century.
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Revival Ormolu Mounted Marble Table Lamp 1860s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French Louis XVI revival ormolu mounted marble table lamp, Circa 1860 in date.
This beautiful ormolu mounted boldly veined breche violette mable table lamp is decorated...
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1860s Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary Gilt Bronze Chandelier originally for candles (now electrified)
France, circa 1880. 18 Lights.
Dimensions: Height 46" Diameter 32"
CW4976
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Florentine Craftsmanship Applique Gilded Iron Colored Crystal Drops and Faceted
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.
Rich ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) gilt bronze table lamps with a tall fluted column supported on three feet and resting on a triangular base, originally converted candel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tall Gilded Carved Wood Candelabra on a Patinated Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative tall candelabra is made of a gilded carved wood on a patinated base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Crystal Chandelier
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI chandelier with crystal Prisms.
Polished brass frame with 6 light arms and reduced rounding with blue glass.
Denmark 1780 - 1800.
Can be electrified.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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 Large 19th/20th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Wrought Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of French 19th/20th century Louis XVI patinated wrought-iron and glass lanterns, with a warm reddish brown hue. This style was inspired by the last King of France, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 gold silk. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar allows you to direct the light so...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
21st Century, Desk lamp in golden bronze with porcelain diffuser
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain diffuser decorated with gold silk. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar allows you to direct the ligh...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
21st Century, Desk lamp in golden bronze with porcelain diffuser
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century desk lamp in golden bronze and with porcelain diffuser decorated with marble effect. The metal parts are finely chiselled. The joint on the bar allows you to direct the ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
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
1910 Antique French Louis XVI style Bronze Floral/ Faux Draped Fabric Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Antique Louis XVI Bronze Floral Petals and Vines Chandelier. Style of Maison Jansen. 4 light. Purchased on a buying trip to Paris.
Category
1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,208 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Century) gilt bronze lantern with a 3 light center within 4 bent glass panels having scroll forms above and below with an acorn finial bottom.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall lights, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI style wall lights, Napoleon III period, in gilt bronze.
H: 49cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A fine pair of 19th c Louis XVI gilt bronze bouillotte lamps with tole shades
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze bouillotte lamps with tole shades
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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
$5,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19thc Baccarat France Louis XVI style Cut Crystal & Bronze Ceiling Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Absolutely Stunning 19thc French Louis XVI style Cut Crystal Lantern by Baccarat. Gilt bronze framed with upper section of Cut Crystal. This lantern is extrordinary. Very good condit...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$3,164 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Bronze, Metal
Lustre Rezzonico Gondole En Verre De Murano Multicolore Vers 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Lustre Rezzonico Gondole En Verre De Murano Multicolore Vers 1900
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Oval Shaped Bronze And Pearl Bag Chandelier, Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
Pair of 19th Century Doré Bronze 7-Light Marble Base Candelabras Mounted as Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th century doré bronze 7-light marble base candelabras mounted as lamp. Each having bronze sabots leading to a white Carrara marble pedestal...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$2,340 Sale Price / set
40% Off
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
1920's Large Caldwell Bronze 3 Lights Sconces Luise XVI style
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Large Caldwell three light sconces Luise XVI style, original finish
Category
1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
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.