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.
Unique Pair of Italian Wall Mirrors Kingwood Marquetry Inlay Frames, circa 1870
Located in Lisse, NL
Outstanding shape, good size and great quality set of two hand crafted wall mirrors. Finding one stylish and very good condition antique is great, but finding a stunning pair is alw...
Mirror, Wood, Satinwood, Walnut, Beech
Small Antique French Giltwood Oval Mirror, circa 1860
Located in Paris, FR
Small antique giltwood oval mirror Louis XVI style, circa 1860. Orned with "rais-de-cœur" around the glass mirror. Gilding to the leaf pat...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Italian Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Powder Room Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Powder Room Mirror is the perfect size for a vanity dressing area, a powder bath, or any cozy niche! Sculpt...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Period Mirror Carved Giltwood, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Louis XVI period French giltwood mirror, circa 1780. Antique carved gilded frame with pearl decoration around the edges of glass mirror. Anti...
Mirror, Giltwood, Glass
$1,282Sale Price|24% Off
Louis the xvi Style Gilt and Painted Wood Mirror, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Louis the XVI style mirror is made of gilt and painted wood. This is a French work, 19th century.
Mirror, Wood
18th C, Style Charles Pollock for William Switzer Silver Giltwood Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
"18th C style charles pollock for William Switzer silver giltwood mirror. Additional information: Materials: giltwood, mirror, silver. Color: silver. Brand: William Switzer. D...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Cheval Mirror with Brass Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) mahogany cheval mirror with fluted brass trim and bevelled glass.
Brass
Small Antique Giltwood French Mirror Berain Style, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Small French antique mirror, late 18th century. Carved wood Berain style frame on a grooved background. Gold leaf with aged patina. Antique wood back. Antique frame measures: width 1...
Giltwood
Mirror Made In Mahogany Of Louis Seize Period From 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Copenhagen mirror in Mahogany wood from the Louis Seize period from around the 1780s. Measurements in cm: H:140 W:53.5 This product will be inspe...
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Large Mirror
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style 19th century large mirror A beautiful trumeau mirror topped by a trophy depicting a quiver of arrows ...
Mirror, Wood
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Miniature Petite Ladies Child's French Bronze Mounted Vanity Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite miniature French bronze-mounted vanity mirror is a charming piece of decorative furniture, perfectly suited for a lady’s boudoir, a child’s room, or as a collector’s d...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style freestanding Cheval mirror. The oval framed mirror is surrounded with Empire style barbola gilt wreaths frame, flanked by twin support...
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Oval Table Mirror with Floral Porcelain Frame, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage oval table mirror with porcelain frame and golden-colored metal decors. Italy, the 1950s. The beautiful porcelain frame features detailed flo...
Metal
19th Century Antique French, Gilt Faceted Mirror Wall Sconce
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique French, gilt faceted mirror wall sconce. Carved and gilded wood in Louis XVI style decorated with leaf garlands and urns, 19th century There are 6 individual mirrors within t...
Wood
Superb Large 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to circa 1770, this beautiful gilt wood mirror is presented with its original mirror plate, which has foxed in the most wonderful manner, the carved wood and gilt gesso decora...
Wood
Pair of French Oval Mirrors Carved Wood & Gilt Bronze, circa 1890
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of antique oval mirrors, circa 1890. Antique French mirrors Louis XVI style inspiration. Oval carved wood grooves frames with a gilde...
Bronze
19th Century French Silver Plated Bronze Table or Vanity Mirror Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French silver plated bronze vanity mirror richly decorated in Louis XVI style. Circa 1880.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Lacquered Mirror, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Small Louis XVI style lacquered mirror decorated with ribbons. Size 60 x 44 cm. Additional information: Material: Lacquered wood Style: Louis XVI.
Lacquer
Period French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Hanover, MA
French Louis XVI gilt wood mirror with nicely carved details, surmounted with an intricately carved crown with a central urn form, quiver and arrow, acanthus leaves and plant forms. ...
Giltwood, Gesso
Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
Mirror, Wood
$7,895 / set
H 49 in W 40.5 in D 1.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirrors, Hand-Carved, Circa 1800
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This impressive pair of carved mirror frames are in incredible antique condition. The frames are shaped and caved with squared off corners and a rounded molding of laurel leaf and be...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,833
H 29.73 in W 17.13 in D 1.07 in
Stunning Georgian circa 1760 Thomas Chippendale Phoenix Mirror Giltwood Hardwood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1760 mahogany and giltwood Phoenix Thomas Chippendale wall mirror A rare, collectable and highly coveted wall mirror. Known as the Thomas Chippendale Phoenix mirror...
Mirror, Hardwood
18th Century Italian Walnut Octogonal Mirror
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A late 18th century Italian walnut octagonal mirror. Apart from minor restorations this mirror is in pristine condition and can be hanged in two directions.
Walnut
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Mirror, 4.5'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style carved, painted, and gilt wood wall mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France, inspired by Louis XVI design aesthetics, has a rectangular...
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Transport yourself to the opulent charm of the 18th century with this exquisite giltwood mirror from the era of Louis XVI. Adorned with a resplendent giltwood frame, this mirror boas...
Giltwood, Mirror
$5,594
H 52.76 in W 24.02 in D 2.56 in
Spanish Large Oval Mirror in Giltwood with Scalloped Frame by Francisco Hurtado
Located in Barcelona, ES
MEDIDAS!!! Francisco Hurtado Scrollwork Giltwood Carved Oval Mirror One of a kind giltwood carved oval mirror with a highly decorative scalloped scroll-work frame. Manufactured by Fr...
Gold Leaf
Ovalis Oval Modern Mirror with Black Frame, Small
Located in London, London
Minimalist oval mirror with a contemporary aluminium powder coated black frame. Designed and handcrafted in London, UK. This mirror is fully customisable. Fitted with an integrated ...
Aluminum
Ceramic Mirror by Mia Jensen, Signed, Unique Piece, circa 2023
By Mia Jensen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown glazed ceramic mirror by Mia Jensen. Artist signature under the base. Circa 2023-2024. H : 2.2’ x 7.9’ inches. - Born in 1981 in Denmark, lives and works in La Borne, France....
Ceramic
French Early 19th Century Mirror
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 19th century mirror.
Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood
$792Sale Price|31% Off
H 23.63 in W 23.23 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th Century Baroque Style, Century Style Giltwood Carved Mirror
Located in Vienna, AT
Made in early 20th in Baroque style giltwood carved mirror, the shaped frame carved with floral motifs, leaves, flowers. Water gilding of polished and matte quality, with some bleedi...
Mirror, Hardwood
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H 85 in W 55 in D 2 in
1810s French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilt Trumeau Mirror with Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted and gilt trumeau mirror with floral motifs from the early 19th century. Born in the tumultuous years of the early 19th century, this French trumeau m...
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Friedman Brothers Louis XVI Mirror Style #5962 "The Metropole"
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th C. Friedman Bros. Louis XVI style gilded mirror. Cream painted background to upper portion. Parcel gilt with a carved urn crest issuing floral swags, rope twist and bead...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 1.19 in
Antique French Giltwood & Painted Wood Louis XVI Period Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XVI period mirror, circa 1780. Antique carved giltwood (gildind to the leaf) frame orned with stylised pearls, mounted on an aged patina grey painted woodwork. A...
Mirror, Giltwood, Glass
Small 18th Century French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
Small giltwood Louis XVI style mirror. Beautiful period piece. France, circa 1760-1790. Weathered, small ,losses and old repairs.
Mirror, Wood
French Hall Tree with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVI style French entryway hall tree, or coat rack, with mirror. Made of solid walnut with hand carved incised decoration. Eight brass coat h...
Brass
Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fretwork Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Louis XVI style giltwood fretwork mirror. This interesting Italian Hollywood Regency gilt wood fretwork mirror has an interesting circular peri...
Giltwood
19th Century, French, Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood mirror. This stunning French Louis XVI style gilt wood mirror has an unusual shapely. design. Great for an entrance hall or above a con...
Giltwood
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H 16.34 in W 14.38 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Giltwood Wall Mirror, with An Ornate Flared-Cornered
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A small, but perfectly proportioned 18th century gilt wood wall mirror, with an ornate flared-cornered frame. The beautifully worked moulding shows artfully carved leaves and shells,...
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Period Petite Gilded Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite, carved and gilded 18th century Louis XVI period mirror, topped with a stunning, outsized pediment in the form of two doves of peace, ...
Giltwood
Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oval Gilt Wood Mirrors
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century small scale oval Louis XVI style gilt wood mirrors features a crown of flowers and a classic crossed torch and quiver at the top. Each frame is detailed with beading, rais-de-coeur, and a laurel pattern...
Giltwood, Mirror
Louis XVI Mirror
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Louis XVI mirror. Carved wood with an urn and various flora and fauna. This piece has it's original glass mirror plate.
Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Symmetrical Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century gold gilt symmetrical mirror will elevate any space to the next level! The giltwood frame is dripping with stunning hand carved designs: pearl beads borderin...
Gold