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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
Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Blue Murano Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, 1940s Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with Murano glass drops. The chandelier features a gilded iron frame in the shape of a leafy crown decorated with m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Iron

Pair 19th C Ormolu Mounted Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Vases Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style ormolu mounted chinese famille verte porcelain vases turned to lamps, the ormolu attributed to Henry Dasson. The ormolu mounted Chi...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XVI 19th Century Dore Bronze Chandelier, Six Light, Estate Item
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI 19th century dore bronze chandelier, This solid bronze six light, nine arm, chandelier was recently rewired about ten years ago. Having a very fine think bronze masculine f...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 20th Century French Gilt Bronze and Glass Farole-Like Ceiling Lamps
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of early 20th century french cast bronze and glass farole-like ceiling lamps By: unknown Material: bronze, glass, copper, metal Technique: cast, gilt, metalwork, molded, polish...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Copper, Bronze

19th Century Pair of French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of 19th century, Louis XVI style wall sconces, in chiselled and gilded bronze, in a very striking neoclassical design. The reeded backplate is in torch form, with a swagged urn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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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

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Two-Arm Ribbon, Knot and Tassel Sconces, ca. 1910
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Louis XVI style two-arm ribbon, knot, and tassel sconces, ca. 1910. An elegant and large set of two Louis XVI or Neoclassical style bronze double-arm sconces from earl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

A large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. The sconces after a model by Pierre Gouthière display five scrolled arms showcasing reeded de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Metal Mounted Mirrored Giltwood Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique mirrored giltwood wall lights with three electrified metal candle arms and extensive beaded crystals and faceted drops. With faux wax candle covers and wiring, ready ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Bouillotte Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. Ormolu bouillotte lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful pierced circular bowl with lovely fol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Bronze, Pressed Metal And Saxe Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, pressed metal and Saxe porcelain chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a lovely floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Porcelain / Ormolu Lamps
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of French porcelain 19th century Louis XVI style cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain and ormolu vase shape mounted into lamps. Each lamp features an urn shape vase form with a narrow n...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and crystal chandelier. The sixteen arm chandelier is centered by a stunning fitted cut crystal dome with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Gilt Metal And Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and unique Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. gilt metal and crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a fine bottom facetted crystal ball below a stunnin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Pair Sophisticated Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks from the 1780s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair sophisticated carrara marble and gilt bronze Candlesticks. Made in France during the 1780s. Louis XVI. Beautiful contrast between the white Carrara marble and the gilded de...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze

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

Antique Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell, Early 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 19C Old Paris Porcelain Inkwell Additional information: Materials: Porcelain Color: Gold Brand: Old Paris Designer: Old Paris Period: ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Porcelain

Antique French Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Serves Style Scenic Vase Table Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Serves Style Scenic Vase Table Lamp Additional information: Materials: bronze, porcelain Color: bronze Styled After: Manufacture de Sevre...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Three Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce displays a hanging back ribbon which is tied and hanging from a top circular knob. At the mid sectio...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

18th C. Italian Giltwood, Bronzed Lacquer & Crystal Louis XVI Period Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Monumental Louis XVI Period Giltwood, Bronze-Lacquer, Tôle, Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier was made in Italy in the 18th century. The elegant hand-carved Giltwood and B...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu lamps. Each impressive lamp is raised by a square marble base with a wrap around b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Set of Three Italian Crystal Beaded Flower Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 3 Italian painted and parcel-gilt iron sconces with crystal flowers. Each sconce consists of an iron frame with a black finish and gilt-metal foliage. Flowers ma...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Iron

Early 20th Century French Zinc Urn Lamp from the Estate of Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This urn made in France was produced as a decorative object circa 1920. Designed as a Louis XVI style urn with classical rams head handles the large-bodied urn rests on a raised block set up on a stepped base. Once possibly painted in a marbled fashion with gilt trim (when disassembled for wiring the lamp shows traces of these things within fitted areas and at the edges) and details the zinc urn...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and White Carrara Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and white Carrara marble lamps. Each four arm lamp is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier 18th Century Great Beauty
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant and finely carved gilt-wood central base with 8 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Cut Glass

Pair of Sconces Early 20th in Bronze Louis XVI Style
Located in NANTES, FR
Bronze sconces around 1900 in the Louis XVI style. Opalescent glass tulips. Walls originally in gas and confertis in electricity. In very good condition and electrified. One of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mtd. Agate, Rock Crystal, & Amethyst Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style French dore bronze mounted hand carved agate, rock crystal, and amethyst candelabra. The dore bronze mounts are truly impressive on...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Agate, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Porphyry Lamp Attributed To Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porphyry, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp attributed to Sormani. The brûle parfum lamp is raised by an el...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Style Bronze Desk/Table Lamp with Blue Iridescent Glass Shade
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant antique desk or table lamp in Louis XVI style. The lamp is made of copper and casted bronze. With a blue iridescent glass lampshade. The foot has inside a stone weight for...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

Pair Antique French Louis XVI Two Light Silvered Bronze Scones
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Two Light Silvered Bronze Scones.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Gilt Louis XVI Directoire Style Ebonized Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 25in W: 15.5in D: 10in This pair of gilt Louis XVI Directoire style ebonized wall sconces are done beautifully and made of the finest quality. This Pair of sconces wi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Beaded Diminutive Wall Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze and crystal beaded diminutive wall sconce. This finely case pair of beaded wall sconce are certain to make a statement in any room in the home or offic...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century French ormolu four branch wall lights, each with classical scenes depicted in the plaques, scrolling foliate, and ribbon decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

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

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Wood

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 candle base sockets w/opal glass c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

French 19th C Louis XV XVI Style 16 Light Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal
Located in New York, NY
Large French 19th century 16-light chandelier in the Louis XV/XVI style with extensive later period rock crystal pendants.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Brass and Beaded Crystal Glass Pendant Light / Flush Mount
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and great condition antique ceiling light. If you are looking for a good size and elegant and very well made flush mount to grace a ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sconces After a Model by Gouthière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very unique pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. enameled bronze and ormolu sconces after a model by Pierre Gouthière. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beauti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Gilded Bronze Wall Lights of Louis XVI Style" Pair of 19th century sconces in gilded bronze (original gilding) with two lights, will be electrified for the customer at ou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Unusual Antique Mid 19th Century French "Marie Antoinette" Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming porcelain and bronze chandelier with its lovely flowers is sure to please. It would look very nice in a ladies' dressing room or any intimate space, such as a half-bath.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Series 6 Wall Lights in Gilt Bronze Style of Lxvi Maison Bagués Label, 1970/80
Located in Paris, FR
Series of 6 wall lights in gilded bronze, Louis 16 style, 2 E 14 screw bulbs per wall light, Maison Baguès label on the back Height:39cm Width: 36cm ...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

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

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Ormolu

Pair of Bronze Candlesticks 0ctave Lelièvre and Susse Frères
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of gilt bronze candlesticks. 5 Sconces in acanthus leaves. The central shaft is decorated with garlands and acanthus leaves. Work from the 1910s signed Octave Lelièvre sculpt...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain And Ormolu Clock Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain and ormolu clock lamp. The clock/lamp is raised by an elegant square ormolu base with concave corners, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

21st Century, 6-Lights Chandelier in pink and green Crystal and Bronze
Located in Calenzano, FI
6-Lights chandelier in pink and green crystal and nickel bronze. The parts in crystal are hand-carved. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item uniq...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Marble and Gilt Bronze Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French gilt bronze mounted Carrera marble . Wedgewood plaques . Fine gilt bronze detail with rams heads and tripod base
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amber Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with Murano glass drops. The chandelier consists of a curvaceous gilded iron frame decorated crystal bead swags an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Iron

Pair of Classical 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th century gilded Ormolu three branch wall lights, each with classical two handled urns and scrolling foliate swags, in the Louis XVI style. Measures: 6...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Gilt D'appliques, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century French fine set of four ormolu bronze d'appliques wall lights. The tops of each light adorned with a twin handled lidded urn, each with twin handles decorated wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful solid crystal ball pendant bel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality French Louis XVI style silver and gilt bronze Sconces.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Bronze

Italian Giltwood and Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Italian gilt-iron and crystal chandelier. The chandelier features a gilded iron frame wrapped with tiny glass beads, giltwood components and faceted crystal decorations...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Iron

French Louis XVI Style Patinated and Beaded Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century French Louis XVI style patinated metal sconces take the form of upside down hot air balloons and are detailed with beading and multi-faceted strings of glass...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

19th Century French Candlestick Electrified in Double Arm Brass Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French authentic candlestick electrified in double arm brass lamp. There are lion's heads on each end and a lovely decoration all a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Brass

20th Century Italian Silvered Bronze & Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Denver, CO
A handsome 20th century Italian silvered bronze & crystal Louis XVI style chandelier featuring amethyst accent crystals. The silvered bronze has developed a nice and uneven patina. F...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tole & Saxe Porcelain Three Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and small scale Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. tole and Saxe porcelain three light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming bottom foliate finial amidst e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Metal

Black Marble / Gilt Bronze Single Library Table Lamp By Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exceptional gilt bronze and black marble base table lamp. Made by the famed maker F. Barbedienne the lamp was crafted from black squared marble base and gilt bronze in the Napoleon III style. The lamp features an amphora urn shape form with two side handle and adorned with a squared marble plinth base. The body is moulded in the round shape with low relief sculpture...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Pair of Crystal Beaded Chandeliers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, pair of Italian 1960s iron and crystal beaded chandeliers. Each chandelier consists of a shapely scrolled-iron frame with a hand-applied silverleaf finish and flowers m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lighting

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Crystal, Iron

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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