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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
19th Century Elegant French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century elegant French Louis XVI style gilt bronze chandelier Add timeless sophistication to your interior with this exquisite Louis XVI-style chandelier. Crafted from gilt bro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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

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Wood

1970s Brass and Painted Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Brass and Painted Tole Bouillotte Table Lamp 2 light candelabra candlestick lamp Shade is Tole painted with Red and Cream Stripes Adju...
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1970s Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

Louis XVI style Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze Pendant. At the bottom dome a group of graduated faceted crystal beads. France, circa 1920. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 21" Diameter 12" CW5173
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Extremely Rare Pair of Ormolu and Crystal Chandeliers in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An important pair of ormolu basket chandeliers In the Louis XVI style Constructed from gilded bronze of the finest quality with clear crystal cut drops and cascading beads, the pair of chandeliers of rounded basket shape suspended from six decorative foliate-twined ribbons tied to the circular corona with foliage crescendo and dangling tassels beneath; the rim of the basket having patinated bronze panels and a trio of horn-playing putti perched on the ledge interspersed with ribbon-tied vases; all fitted with lights; below; the six ormolu ribs dressed...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Pair of Superb Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of small antique French Louis XVI style 4 arm gilt bronze chandeliers exudes neoclassical elegance and refined opulence. Each chandelier is centered around a flut...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamps. Each most stunning Crystal lamp is raised by a mottled square Ormolu base ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Vintage Louis XVI Style Three Light Bronze Bouillotte Table Lamp and Green Shade
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., French, a vintage Louis XVI style three-light bouillotte table lamp based on an iconic French antique. The gilt bronze lamp has a green tôle shade adjustable via an arro...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore 6 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French late 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French late 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu chandelier. This stunning six arm chandelier is centered by a charming spiral reeded final below the Ormo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Black Painted Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) floor lamp. Gilt and black patinated bronze. 4 candelabra arms, later wired. Resting on a tripod base with each leg ending in paw feet. Finely...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp Swan Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze bouillotte lamp with three acanthus leaf arms and fluted center shaft with applied swags and top offed with a swan head gr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Tôle, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Sienna Marble Lamp of Winged Victory
Located in Dallas, TX
French marble and bronze lamp base depicting winged victory in the Louis XVI style. This lamp can be wired at an additional cost.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Ormolu lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period Ormolu and glass lanterns. Each striking lantern is centered by a beautiful bottom foliate ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Style 6-Light Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) bronze chandelier in the French Louis XVI neoclassical style with reticulated central ring with guilloche motif and crystal pendants, six candle arms emanating...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Bronze Flambeau Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
The Neoclassical style often has an opulent look that is balanced with clean shapes and classical details. It pays homage to the Greek and Roman culture and was a defining style of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Set of 3 19thc French Louis XVI style Wall Sconces in a Distressed Gilt Metal
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 19thc Set of 3 French Louis XVI style Floral Form Wall Sconces. Distressed Giltmetal. High quality. The distressed metal is part of the original design.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XVI Style chandelier is crafted from gilt bronze and adorned with crystal accents, showcasing a luxurious and elegant design. The basket style adds a t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

A Pair of Large Maison Bagues Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of very large and extremely unusual French Maison Bagues style cut rock crystal, beaded glass and cut crystal multi light triple tier chandeliers of exquisite craftsmanship. T...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Three-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality pair of Louis XVI Style three-light gilt bronze wall sconces after the well known model by Jean-Louis Prieur, Paris. The gilt bronze elements variously impressed EM, n...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style 19th century bronze doré scroll 2-arm wall sconce with cupid head and urn top.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful Louis XVI Leaf Swag Large Gold Gilt Lantern Light Fixture Seeded Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Louis XVI Style Adorned With Leafs & Swags, Large Gold Gilt Lantern Light Fixture Having Seeded Glass Panels. On The Interior 12 Candelabra Light Center Shaft That Has Be...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Louis XVI Bronze d’Ore Chandelier, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This French Louis XVI chandelier is made of bronze d’ore, dates back to the 19th century, and is elegant in simplicity. The piece features ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Gold

Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

Wonderful Vintage French Bronze Swan Red Tole Shade Bouillotte Lamp 3 Lights
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage large Louis XVI style French bronze swan and red Tole shade Bouillotte lamp with 3 candelabra lights.  
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Tôle

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal plafonnier chandelier. This most striking flush mounted oval chandelier is centered by an inverted...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century French bronze and crystal birdcage chandelier. Originally a candle chandelier that has been electrified by French wiring. Five US candl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal 19th Century Girandoles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Louis XVI style girandoles France, circa 1880 Finely cast with original gilt, each with five arms and a white marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Massive French Louis XV Baroque Gilt Bronze 12-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Coimbra, PT
Massive Baroque 12-light gilt bronze chandelier. The scrolled arms have foliate embellishment pincered to a gadrooned central knop. Adorned with foliate baluster stem above and fruit...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Gold Leaf

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Silvered Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style silvered bronze and cut-glass (Crystal) ten-light chandelier, in the manner of Baccarat. The elongated body surmounted with strands of...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Patinated and Giltwood Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and faux painted marble chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a charming bottom bell shaped giltwood pendant below th...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique Classic French Two Arm Bronze D'ore and Baccarat Crystal Sconces 'Pair'
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully crafted antique bronze d'ore and crystal sconces. The bronze d'ore arms are antique as are the Baccarat crystals. The antique parts have been affixed to newly carved and ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Spectacular Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Spectacular and Large Antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut crystal figural multi light double tier chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship. This unique chandelier is em...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Large French Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Grapevine chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and finely cast Large French late 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu grape chandelier, beautifully blending grapes and grapevines with the classical symmetry of Louis XVI...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

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

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Baccarat Gilt Bronze and Crystal Twelve-Arm Chandelier, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Baccarat gilt bronze and crystal twelve-arm chandelier with a gilt floral canopy, cascading crystal prisms flanking a centered spiral crystal column , twelve gilt floral scrol...
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1820s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Large Louis XVI Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French large Louis XVI bronze three arm bouillotte table lamp with feather handle adjustable black metal tole shade and acorn finial, flut...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Vert Campan Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert Campan marble and ormolu lamps. Each lamp is raised by a square Vert Campan marble base with elegant concave sides and fine ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Italian Beaded and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning antique Italian beaded and crystal chandelier from the 1920s. This unusual Italian crystal chandelier has a crown at the to...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal

Ten French Tole Three-Light Wall Sconces With Silver Leaf Finish, Newly Wired.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Twelve French tole three-light wall sconces With Silver Leaf Finish. Newly Wired So Ready For Installation. Priced per sconce.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Fine Rare Pair of 19th C Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Chandeliers, Rams Head Design
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XVI gilt bronze rams head designed chandeliers.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in London, GB
These exceptional, large pair of red marble and gilt bronze candelabra is opulently decorated finely-cast neoclassical style decorations. Each candelabrum is formed as a red marble vase...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Marble and Gilt Bronze Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of antique French marble and gilt bronze lamps. They were made in France, they date from around the 1890-1910 period. The quality is outstanding, they ar...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Large French Louis XVI Bronze Ribbon Tassel Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French Louis XVI style bronze with tassels 4 candelabra light lantern fixture this chandelier comes ready to install with updated wiring...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze and Crystal 6 Light Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze and crystal chandelier with 6 lights. This fixture has a beautiful basket shape and is loaded with crystals. Very fine bronze e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Two-Light Sconces Bronze from the 20th Century Italy Tuscany
Located in Buggiano, IT
Two-light bronze wall light from the 19th century in Louis XVI style. Given the weight and size, it will be delivered in a specific wooden case for export, packed in bubble wrap. I...
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1880s Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Mirrored Back Bronze and Amethyst Crystal Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces, having mirrored pendalogue backplates issuing gilt bronze arms and bobesches feature pale amethyst and clear cut crystal drops.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Genovese Antique Empire Chandeliers in Crystal
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Antique 1780 Genoese Empire Chandeliers in Crystal, also colored, authentic, finely carved in gilded wood, original and perfectly restored and re-electrified. This unique pa...
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Carved, Lacquered and Gilded Wood Lamp, 1950-1960, Louis XVI Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved, lacquered and gilded wood lamp, 1950-1960, Louis XVI style. A big Louis XVI style table lamp, 1950-1960, in carved, lacquered and gilded wood. Lamp base: H: 67cm, D: 24cm Wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Girandoles Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Baccarat crystal and rock crystal three arm Girandoles lamps. Each lamp is raised by a circular base with a fine wrap aro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

CLODION - French Pair of Candelabra Ormolu & Red Marble with Putti - 19th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and high quality pair of French gilt bronze candelabra from the late 18th/early 19th century, raised by a circular Griotte red marble pedestal on gilded feet, with 6 ligh...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Amazing Pair of French 19th Century Bronze and Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th century bronze and gilt bronze candelabras, each with a dark bronze delicious dancing putto figures and parrots holding aloft three scrolled candle-branche...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Fine Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze eight-arm chandeliers of superb workmanship embellished neoclassical hand chased motifs and further adorned with figural mas...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Crystal Two Light Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co. N.Y
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fine pair of sconces by The Sterling Bronze Co. have there original finish and prisms and are newly wired.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Oré & Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Oré & Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Twenty-Four Light Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Moulded-Glass Twenty-Four Light Chandelier by La Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Moulded 'Baccarat' signature to the drip trays. The chandelier has a circular corona mounted with Acanthus and hung with drops and swags above a circular cage frame issuing tiers of scrolling acanthus wrapped candle branches with glass drip-pans and circular nozzles, interspersed by finely cast putti figures. The chandelier is hung overall with faceted drops and terminals. The twenty-four light model, like the present example is illustrated in Baccarat's 'Tarif des Articles d'Eclairage', from the turn of the century, as 'Lustre Série E.193'. It is priced at 970 old French Francs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Late 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and White Marble Candelabra
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine pair of Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze candelabra in the form of atheniennes. The rams-headed tripod has a snake entwined through the stem, the central ovoid form whit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Wall Sconces
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of nice quality Louis XVI style gilt bronze original candlelight wall sconces. Five(5) arm with outside wiring and beeswax candle covers. Urn...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Yellow Gold Gilt Bronze Flambeau Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
his exquisitely made, Circa 1880, French, Louis XVI style, yellow gold gilt chandelier is a masterpiece of metalwork full of neoclassical motifs that carry multi-layered symbolism th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of vintage bronze wall sconces from 1980s italy
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of vintage bronze wall sconces from 1980s italy
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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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.

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