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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
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

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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

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

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XVI style bronze chandelier with six lights. The chandelier is adorned with beautiful acanthus leaf pattern, goat head motifs, swags, a lovely f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Girandoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal girandoles. Each girandole is raised by a circular ormolu base with a most decorative beaded and acan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a stunning lighting fixture that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted from bronze and adorned with intricate detail...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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

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Metal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Chandelier This chandelier presents an elaborate Louis XVI style design combining richly gilded bronze with vibrant b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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 18th Century Italian Giltwood Torchieres
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian giltwood torchieres. This lovely pair of 18th century Italian Louis XVI period gilt wood torchieres, torcheres...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Giltwood

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

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Wood

A Very Fine Gilt Bronoze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Vrey Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Lantern in the Louis XVI taste featuring laurel garlands, curved glass panels and bottom pierced gallery. 4 lights. France, circa 1910. Dimensions:...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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

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Ormolu, Bronze, Tôle

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

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

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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

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Wood

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very important pair of gilt bronze mounted Vert des Alpes marble urns, now fitted as lamps in the Louis XVI taste, on socle plinths with square bases. France, circa 1920. Dimension...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Large French Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely gorgeous 19th century French chandelier in the Louis XVI style. Ormolu and brass central columns and supports. Central column surrounded by three laurel wreaths. Three sheafs of wheat top the shade. Large alabaster shade with orange/brown mottled tones, the two internal lights make it transparent. Eight bulbs, two internally inside the shade and 6 on the outside, each with a frosted glass shade with brown and orange tones. Each external light...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Alabaster, Ormolu

French Baccarat Dore' Bronze and Crystal Electrified / Candle Chandelier, C 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French Baccarat dore' bronze and crystal scrolled arm chandelier with hanging foliage crystal prisms, central bulbous fluted crystal column, gilt bronze fluted candle cup bobèches, ...
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1820s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels. Lanterns can be wired for electricity or fitted for use with gas for an additional co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Copper, Iron

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

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Bronze

Very Fine Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XVI style bronze chandelier. France, circa 1910. 6 lights Dimensions: H 31", D 22" CW2925.  
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

1920's Caldwell 2 Lights Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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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

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Bronze

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

French Louis XVI Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Louis XVI-style (late 20th Century) brass wall sconces with three scroll arms and urn shaped tops. (PRICED EACH).  
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Brass

Large French Bagues Style bronze, crystal and colored glass fruit chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This exuberant Extremely Large and Unusual French chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès features a richly adorned 24 light frame with layered tiers of sweeping crystal-beaded ar...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Double Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's gilt bronze Caldwell sconces.
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1910s American Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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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

Murano Chandelier Attributed to Seguso
Located in Houston, TX
Murano chandelier attributed to Seguso. Stunning Murano glass chandelier attributed to Seguso. This chic Murano glass 10 light c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Samson Porcelain Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant pair of antique French Louis XVI style porcelain vases/lamps, each of ovoid form rising from a square stepped base with a flared pedestal foot. The bodies are painted with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Porcelain

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

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Crystal, 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

H. Beau, Cupids Chandelier, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XVI style chandelier composed of a gadrooned basin sculpted in alabaster surrounded by a frieze in chiseled and gilded bronze on which lie three small winged Cupids lo...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Alabaster, 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

18th Century Gilt Bronze and Blue Glass Russian Chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful Russian chandelier from the Louis XVI period c. 1790 in gilt bronze and with cut-glass crystals. The center with baluster shaped blue glass. The lower main drapery shaped...
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1790s Russian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

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

Important Pearl Bag Chandelier In Navette Cut Crystal, Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Pearl Bag Chandelier In Navette Cut Crystal, Circa 1800 6 sconces, Weight 32kg
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

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

Precisely Carved Pair Walnut French Directoire Maison Jansen Style Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of French Directoire Maison Jansen style sconces showcases the perfect blend of neoclassical design and timeless elegance. Expertly hand-carved in walnut with gilt a...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with five arms, bow knot design, lyre-shaped center pieces and masks at bottoms (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Vintage French Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage French Bouillotte Lamp. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

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

A fine pair of 19th c French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze urn lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of mid 19th century French Louis XVI Carrera marble and gilt bronze urn lamps. Rooster heads and gilt bronze swag details.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze Figures of Maidens as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI period, 18th century gilt bronze and white Carrara marble figures of maidens mounted as Lamps. This magnificent pair of gilt bronze fig...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Gilded bronze Chandelier with Eagle Heads attr. to H. Vian, France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Important Louis XVI-inspired chandelier in gilded bronze with 18 lights. The baluster-shaped central shaft in blue enameled bronze is surmounted by a fluted rod in gilded bronze surr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French Louis XVI-Style 3-Light Bronze Wall Sconces, Large Scale
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large and beautiful wall sconces that are wired with three lights, Each having fluted arms extending from a ribbon form standard, ending In bobéches with faux candle lights...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Of Silvered Bronze Torch Form Sconces With Cut Glass Shades
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of silvered bronze wall sconces in the Louis XVI style. Ruby cut to clear torpedo shaped cut glass shades. Sconce in the form of a ribbon with a bow knot a rosette and tassels a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Large French Blue Porcelain Antique Lamps with Bronze Doré Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Blue Porcelain Lamps In the Louis XVI Style The cobalt blue porcelain vases tastefully mounted with gilt bronze draped swags, ribbon-tied bunches of fruit, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

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

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Wood

Pair of Louis XVI Doré Bronze and Wedgwood Three-Light Sconces, E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and unique pair of antique Louis XVI style doré bronze and wedgwood mounted three-light sconces/wall appliques signed by E. F. Caldwell & Co N...
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1890s American Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Bronze Dore Louis XVI Style Chandelier, circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze dore Louis XVI style chandelier, circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant with graduated faceted crystal ball chains. 2 lights. France, circa 1920. 2 available. Dimensions: Height 16" Diameter 16" CW5022 & CW5023
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Magnificent lamps in gilt bronze louis XVI style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XVI style lamps two lights in bronze called bouyotte lamps with its lampshade in painted sheet metal ,bordeaux color. The lampshade can be adjusted to the desired height the b...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Vert de Patricia Marble and Ormolu lamps, attributed to Paul Sormani. This stunning pair of brûle parfu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze & Marble Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine and Rare Gilt Bronze & Marble Chandelier in the Louis XVI taste. France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 32" Diameter 26" CW5178
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Jasper Porcelain Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces (wall lights) with oval shaped white and forest green jasperware porcelain plaques depicting putti and a dan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. 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

Large Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French Louis XVI style wall sconces.
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Mid-20th Century French 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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