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Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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
Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm Period: about 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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Maitland Smith Louis XVI Mahogany Marquetry Inlay Blanket Chest Trunk Box 32"
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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18th Century Country French Neoclassical Trunk ~ Blanket Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Carved Wood Bread Dough Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic 19th century, French carved wood bread dough chest style Louis XVI.  
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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Chestnut

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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Blanket Chests

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Louis Xvi blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage blanket chests created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI blanket chests made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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 blanket chests differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,984 and tops out at $3,950 while the average work can sell for $3,420.

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