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Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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
French/Paris Louis XVI Belle Epoque Floral Aubusson Carpet, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
French/Paris Louis XVI rose colored Floral Aubusson carpet, circa 1900 Antique French tapestry-woven Louis XVI-style Aubusson carpet showing a large ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Carpet ( 9'8" x 10'2" - 295 x 310 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Aubusson Carpet with Louis XVI Inspired Design ( 9'8" x 10'2" - 295 x 310 cm )
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 18th Century French Beauvais Tapestry ( 6' 4" x 9' - 193 x 274 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Rug #: 20319 Tapestry, Gobelins Factory, France 9’0” x 6’4” (2.77 m x 1.92 m) Circa mid-18th century “The Air” or “Aurora & Cephalus”, from a set of The Four Elements From a design of Francois Boucher Structure: Slit tapestry weave. Warp: linen, natural, beige, Z-2-S, 25/in Weft: silk, Z-2, 90 wefts/in², or Wool, Z-2-S, plain tan edge and various small details No marks of origin Subject: This panel is the first of a series of four depicting classical allegories of The Elements (Air, Earth, Water, Fire). Francois Boucher created the original paintings around 1770 and the first edition of the set was woven between 1772 and 1776. “Air” was the first woven and was 3.0m x 1.85m, a taller and narrower format than our example. The figures are: male, Cephalus, dressed as a hunter; female, Aurora; and Cupid (Eros), all within a tall, airy pavilion supported by four thin colonettes and topped by a garlanded baldachin. The figures rest on a garden seat and there are trees and flowers in the background. A dog chases some birds in the foreground. In the other tapestries in the series, there are similar male/female pairings (Vertumnus and Pomona for Earth, Neptune and Amymone for Water, and Venus and Vulcan for fire). Remarks: 1. The series was copied several times between 1894 and 1897 from the original cartoons...
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1750s French Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, Louis XVI Style, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
This study in sand, cream, light brown, terra cotta and eggshell shows a Louis XVI pattern with an oval central medallion enclosing a floral bouquet, similar corner pieces, with garl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique French Savonnerie Carpet, Louis XVI Style, Gold, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
This French heavy pile carpet is in the light Louis XVI style with a light brown and rust centralized open pattern on a sandy beige ground. More rust details appear in the floral bor...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

18th Century Palace Size French Aubusson
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18th century French Aubusson with an ivory ground. Accents in pink and brown. Overall very good condition. Size: 13'5” wide x 20'7” long Aubusson rugs take its name fro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Antique Persian Mashhad Runner with Old World Style, Extra-Long Hallway Runner
Located in Dallas, TX
74287 Antique Persian Mashhad Runner with Old World Style, Extra Long Hallway Runner. Rich in color, texture and beguiling ambiance, this hand knotted w...
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19th Century Persian Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Very Fine French Aubusson Carpet of the 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A very fine French Aubusson carpet of the 18th century. Measures: cm 530 x 480.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Rugs and Carpets

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Louis Xvi rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,900 and tops out at $115,200 while the average work can sell for $31,327.

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