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
18th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The elegant and finely carved giltwood central base with 18 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different leve...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
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
Italian Crystal and Beaded Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a crystal and beaded chandelier. Likely originated from Italy in the 19th century.
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
19th Century, Gilt Bronze Louis XVI 8 Arm Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent Louis XVI-style chandelier is a testament to timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Made of richly patinated bronze, it features eight gracefully curved arms,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style French Wall Sconce in Gilt Brass and Crystal
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.
Prett...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass, 12 Light Arms, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass, 12 Light Arms, Circa 1900
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood and Metal Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Pair Of Italian Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood and Metal Two Light Wall Sconces in great vintage condition. Measure 10" in width, 6" in depth and 15.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,396 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of American 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sconces Signed Caldwell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable and extremely decorative pair of American 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Wedgwood sconces signed Caldwell. Each two arm sconce is centered by a charming tassel an...
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19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Frosted Glass Four-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze and frosted cut glass four-light pendant chandelier from circa 1920s.
This adorable Neoclassical or Louis XVI-style bronze chandelier is adorned with sc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Silver Plated Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style silver plated bronze bouillotte lamp.
This stunning antique French Louis XVI style silver plated bronze bouillotte lamp or desk lamp with adjustable tole shade...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
French 10-Light Chandelier
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French transitional iron, beaded and crystal 10-light chandelier.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$12,000
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu chandelier. This exquisite twelve light chandelier is centered by a berried bottom finial below scrolling acanthus lea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XVI Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three light. Bouillotte lamp, with an adjustable tole, painted shade, three adjustable arms, fluted column, and a pierced basket base.
Di...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Two Light Wall Sconces Candelabra
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH GILT-BRONZE WALL SCONCES
Circa late 19th/early 20th century
ref. 502JIP14L
23 1/4" H x 13 1/2" W x 7" D
This striking pair of two-arm gilt-bronze wall sconces draw...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Large French 19th Century Chandeliers
Located in Montreal, QC
A rare pair of large French 19th century chandeliers. Each with six lights, the gilded shaped arms applied with opalescent beads, the central columns clad in shaped glass sleeves, th...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$36,000 / set
Italian Beaded Chandelier Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1950s Italian crystal beaded pendant chain the form of a small crown.
This petite-scale chandelier is perfect to add a sense of Italianate to any interior
Newly wi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Early 20th century Gilt Bronze & Patinated Metal Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite five-arm candelabra lamp, crafted in the early 20th century, embodies the opulent Louis XVI style. Adorned with lavish gilt bronze mounts, the lamp features floral and...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Baccarat style bronze and crystal chandelier.
Unusual antique French Louis XVI style 8-light crystal chandelier, circa 1920. This stunning large antique French crystal chandelier...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Wedgewood Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A delicate antique French Louis XVI style chandelier combining gilt bronze and Wedgwood elements. The central body is shaped as an urn form, executed in blue jasperware with applied ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Mid 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high very quality French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty-six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid botto...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French Bronze Photophores
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of French cut-glass and bronze photophores.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Cut Glass
$4,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Five-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique bronze sconces were crafted in France, circa 1860. Each tall fixture features the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the pediment embellished by foliage decor at the center and further decorated with tassel motifs at the base. Each sconce with five light and new wiring, is dressed with trumpet form arms and camel faces; the fixture is further dressed with decorative wax candle sleeves over round bobeches embellished with grape and vine motifs. The classical, ornate sconces are in excellent condition with a rich gilt patinated finish. Place these traditional sconces...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large French Bagues Style Rock Crystal and Gilt Multi light Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and Large French Louis XVI style gilt and cut rock crystal unusual Pagoda shape multi light lantern chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship in the style of Maison Bagues....
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Copper
$23,840 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier with Pate De Verre Glass by Noverdy
By Jean Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Louis XVI style three-light bronze chandelier with orange and blue pate de Verre glass lampshades signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy. An ornate bronze fixture d...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A symbolic and distinguished pair of Louis XVI-style ormolu three-light wall appliques. The tied drapery backplate molded with oak branches and stag hoofs and cast with tassel terminal. The three branches each, the form of a French hunting Horn...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
French Maison Baguès Style 8-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Chic French Maison Baguès inspired silvered bronze and crystal 8-light chandelier. This stunning crystal chandelier is newly wired for U.S. market and can be suspended from a chain f...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
Pair of French Brass and Green Tole Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XVI style brass bouillotte lamps with green painted tole adjustable shades.
These very functional and decorative lamps are in need of new wiring which can be...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass, Tôle
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze and crystal eight-light chandelier with new fabric lamp shades. Eight bronze arms with sockets for the E14 bulb, decorated with multifaceted and shaped crystal glass dr...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Tole Bouillotte lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Tole Bouillotte lamp. This exquisite three light lamp is raised by a beautiful pierced circular bowl wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Style Sienna Marble and Ormolu Urn
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style sienna marble and ormolu urn
Elegant 19th century sienna marble and ormolu urn converted as a table lamp. The baluster shaped urn is decorated with gr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Siena Marble
French Louis XVI Revival Style Brass Chandelier - 6 Arms
Located in Plainview, NY
French Louis XVI Revival Style Brass Chandelier, 6 Arms:
This refined French Louis XVI Revival brass chandelier showcases timeless elegance with its neoclassical form and warm pati...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Turn of the Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Crystal Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique pair of Italian turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu and crystal sconces. Each two arm sconce displays a striking pierced backplate with a beautifu...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Impressive Louis XVI Style Giltwood Torcheres
Located in London, Park Royal
Impressive Louis XVI style torchere bases with up lighters. Beautifully hand-carved and gilded by hand using traditional methods in an antique finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$6,818 / item
Impressive Flush Mounted Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Important Flush Mounted Chandelier. The main band fitted with round faceted jewels, issuing graduated chains of faceted oval beads. At the bottom a hand cut crystal plate & gi...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
English Louis XVI St. 19th Century Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality English Louis XVI st. 19th century silvered bronze and Waterford crystal twelve light chandelier. The chandelier with a ...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Floor Lamp in Fluted and Gilded Wood, Louis XVI Style, 20t Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Floor lamp.
Lamp base in fluted and gilded wood, Louis XVI style.
Early XXth.
Very decorative.
French work
Provenance: Castle in France
The Louis XVI style was born in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze "Japonisant" Figural Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze "Japonisant" Figural Wall Sconces. Chinoiserie. I saw these in a dealers shop in New England and I had to have them for my store.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,124 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Palatial Bronze and Crystal Swag Design Louis XVI Style Chandeliers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of spectacular palatial crystal swag design Louis XVI style chandeliers in bronze having a floral and swag with drapery form design. These large and impressive chandeliers have ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Lantern in the Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Antique gilt bronze lantern in the Louis XVI style with frosted glass panes and electrified sockets, ready for use.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Bagues French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite set of four French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and rock crystal candelabras by Bagues. Each piece is structured with a central gilt bronze stem rising from a shaped base...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair Antique Louis XVI style Black Bisque Cherub & Maiden Decorated Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Louis XIV style Black Bisque Table Lamps. Beautifully decorate in Cherub/ Maiden detail. These lamps are stunning and in very good...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Clay
$1,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Attributed to Maison Charles Pair of Tall Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate pair of exquisitely chiselled gilt bronze wall sconces, each one featuring two leaf scrolling branches flanking an angelic flute-playing cherub. Ornate drip pans and nozzle...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Bouillotte Lamp with Tole Shade
Located in Pembroke, MA
Very nice quality, French, Louis XVI style gilt bronze Bouillotte lamp with green painted tole shade, (19th century). The lamp features nicely chiseled acanthus leaves, garlands, cen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Tôle
Baccarat Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fine Antique French Baccarat Louis XVI Style six light crystal chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship. This unusual Baccarat crystal chandelier is ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$22,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Lamps
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Vases Turned-to-Lamps. Each lamp features hand-diamond cut crystal bodies with a prismatic lattice patter...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Table Lamps
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XVI style pollard burl and finely cast brass table lamp, the twin light arms above a shaped base with brass mounts surmounted by hand-sewn silk shade.
Dimensions: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Brass
$5,010 / item
Floor Standard Lamp Gilt and Bronze
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Gilt and Bronze Antique Floor Standard Lamp with Gild Damask Shade of high quality, having Corinthian style capital over reeded column on gilded stepped base which is finished with b...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$2,369 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly detailed and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This magnificent thirty arm thirty light chandelier is centered by a topie shaped Cry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Louis XVI Revival French Table Lamp Crystals And Decorative Base (No Lampshade)
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it provides technical and historical details to ensure the authenticity of our items.
This elegant French table lamp features ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed F. Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century French Ormolu Elephant Handle Lamp, Signed Barbedienne, Most Probably Commissioned for a Maharajah. This Louis XVI style dore bronze lamp is the quintessential display of French empire decorative opulence. Its exaggerated urn shape is meticulously cast with ormolu detailing that covers the entire surface of the lamp.
On either side of the vase are two decorative handles, made out to be fancifully embellished elephant’s heads. The inclusion of elephants—which were introduced to French culture...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19c. Carved Wood Sconces Centered by Wedgewood Bisque Plaques.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of sconces, of wood, having distressed painted finish, each surmounted by intricately carved bow; two scrolling candlearms supported by rams' heads, centered with oval blue Wedgewood bisque...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Pair of 6 Candle Electrified Gilded Bronze Putti Candelabra
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a fine quality pair of Louis XVI style candelabra in gilded bronze. They are quite heavy for their size. Its a true pair with opposing Putti in a contrasting dark finish. We...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Pair of 19th C French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Wedgewood Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze and Wedgewood large 5 light sconces. Large and important pair. Rams head design.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
SET OF 4 19thc XL French Antique Louis XVI style Bronze Gas Conv. Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matching SET of 4 Large 19thc French Louis XVI Bronze Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, ribbon, rams head, Laurel wreath, etc. These are gas converted Wall ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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.