Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
C.F. Harsdorff Louis XVI Secrétaire in Mahogany Exceptional Quality
Located in Kastrup, DK
C.F. Harsdorff, 1735–1799
A small, elegant Louis XVI secrétaire designed by the renowned Danish architect C.F. Harsdorff. Crafted in exceptional cabinetmaker quality from richly gra...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Louis XVI Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Louis XVI Commodes made of wood with inlaid parquetry details. Each drawer has brass loop style handles. With stone marble tops.
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Secretary Desk, France 1770-80
Located in Belmont, MA
Antique French Secretary Desk from the Late 18th Century
Explore this French 18th century secretary desk, crafted in France circa 1770-80...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Kingwood, Satinwood
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style French Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid mahogany construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. Ther...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Sevres Plaques Bronze Mounted Cabinet Server Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI style cabinet exemplifies the grandeur of 19th-century craftsmanship with its Sevres porcelain plaques, ormolu bronze mounts, and intricate marquetry ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Louis XVI Desk/Secretaire a Abattant c. 1790-1800
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a late 18th century Louis XVI Secretaire a Abattant. The secretaire is crafted of solid walnut and is a generous 39.5" wide. The fall front when down r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
$3,960 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XVI Mahogany and Marble Roll Top Desk
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style mahogany roll top desk with rectangular gallery marble top resting above 3 keyed drawers. The roll top reveals a gilt embossed leather desk top, under 3 brass ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Transition Style Chest of Drawers, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous Louis XV Transition Style chest of drawers was made in the mid 19th Century.
The chest has an extraordinary flower marquetry. The three drawer commode's front is struct...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$6,300 Sale Price
55% Off
Palatial French Louis XVI Style Marquetry & Gilt-Bronze Armorial Commode
By Bronzes By Leon Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French late 19th-20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, Kingwood Bandings and fruitwood marquetry armorial commode with Sycamore Marq...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze, Ormolu
$124,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Vintage French Louis XVI Mahogany Sideboard with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This Vintage Louis XVI Mahogany Sideboard with Marble Top is a classic piece of antique furniture that exudes elegance and sophistic...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
A Fine French 1940s Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Desk
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Neoclassical cherry writing table in the style of Louis XVI with one drawer, bronze pull and sabots, and a leather top.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany Buffet ~ Commode with Carrara Marble combines the size and proportions of a chest of drawers with the functionality of a buffet, and does it with in...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Brass
French Walnut Commode by Don Ruseau, Late 20th Century
By Don Ruseau
Located in Hamburg, PA
This is a lovely French walnut commode with two ribbon-carved drawers raised on tapering legs. Marked "Don Ruseau, New York," this beautiful chest of drawers refers to the original 1...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Commode In Natural Wood Late 18th Century
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis XVI Commode In Natural Wood Late 18th Century
Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Stately French Louis XVI Carrara Marble Top Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Louis XVI walnut and mahogany commode or chest of drawers having three beautifully framed drawers each having bronze pulls and escutcheons. Lovely original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
Louis XVI style cylinder desk in marquetry and gilt bronzes, late 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant Louis XVI-style cylinder desk in mahogany and rosewood veneer, decorated with a marquetry of geometric motifs in cubic perspective. The front of the cylinder features a marqu...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique French, Louis XVI Chest of Drawers Commode, Carrara Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs.
Five dovetailed drawers with brass details, and a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Armoire by Mercier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted armoire by Mercier Freres. Fine quality with interior beachwood with cabinets and shelving.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Painted Narrow Neoclassical Chest with Rouge Marble Top by Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Narrow, Neoclassical style, painted hall chest, by Baker; having a painted finish, its rectangular top of rouge marble with rounded corners, on conforming base, its fluted stiles fla...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Drexel Heritage French Regency Louis XVI Carved Burled Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved burled walnut, with original brass hardware...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Pair of French Commodes with Marble Tops and Extensive Ormolu Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
French commodes with ormolu mounts with marble in shades of cream and
Pale violet. Bronze ormolu mounts decorate these commodes in a lovely
Design. Each commode has two drawers and...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
$23,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Sideboard / Credenza
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Hollywood Regency Style Bronze Mounted Mahogany Sideboard / Credenza
A simply stunning palatial sideboard or credenza in the fashion of Maison Jansen. This newly polished bronze mounted sideboard having a bronze box framed case with cookie cutter...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI style bronze mounted mahogany buffet/server, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
The construction and exceptional marquetry created in this
Server is excellent. The mahogany is of the best quality and
The bronze mounts are beautifully cast. It has one drawer
With...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Italian Faux Marble Painted Florentine Bombe Commode Dresser Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Italian Florentine bombe commode dresser buffet is a striking example of hand-painted craftsmanship and Old-World elegance. The piece features a curvaceous bombe form, richly ad...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
21st Century Brocart Dressing Table with Hand-carved Legs
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
The pieces of the Brocart line showcase a refined style that evokes the luxury of the 17th and 18th century French noble courts. They present a base with hand-carved legs and antique...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin / Desk
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Boulle Mazarin desk, having wonderful classical scrolling decoration and subjects inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
$38,047 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Painted French Louis XVI Style Buffet with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the 1800s in the style of Louis XVI, this French buffet features Neoclassical motifs and a wonderfully hand-painted faux marble top. The top has a subtle cavetto moldi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Period Marquetry Inlaid Cherrywood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Elegant French Louis XVI period commode crafted in cherrywood with fine geometric marquetry inlay, dating from the late 18th century, circa 1780. This refined piece features two spac...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Pair of Ebonized French Marble-Top Petite Commodes with Brass Gallery
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ebonized French marble-top petite commodes with brass gallery and pull-out drawers.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Large French antique carved bridal Armoire in Louis XVI style, 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / bridal armoire / wood / Louis XVI
A Beautiful hand carved French Armoire in wood, made in France around 1850. Traditionally this was a wedding gift and therefor deco...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Madison, MS
This Louis XVI Chest of Drawers has 3 drawers with a marble top. The hardware is brass lion carved rosettes with a drop ring pull. The finish has 2 stain colors (a darker color paire...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful French Louis XVI Commode is made of walnut and has its original black marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase ~ Display Armoire is a majestic example of the neoclassical revival that captivated the attentions of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinett...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
19th Century Bookmatched Cabinet with Marble Top by François Linke
Located in London, GB
A Bois Citronnier Meuble d'Entre Deux
By François Linke
Constructed from satiné quarter-veneered bois citronnier, with rosewood crossbanding and ormolu mounts, the rectangular ca...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Ormolu
19th Century George III Style Mahogany Bureau Secretary Bookcase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a sophisticated and stately Danish secretary bookcase. The partially pierced cornice and a secondary tiered; a shaped cornice over tw...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Louis XVI Style Bleached Chest by Baker Furniture Company. Brass mounted with side fluted columns. Top drawer has the original Baker Fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Three-Door Buffet with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining room or a den with this elegant antique painted buffet. Crafted in France circa 1870, the sideboard stands on tapered legs over a carved and straight plinth apron. The...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
A Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet By François Linke. Paris.
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large and Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinet, By François Linke. Paris.
The pediment frieze with flower-filled entrelac gilt-bronze mounts. The cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
Antique Louis XV Ormolu Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk Roger Vandercruse 1780
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Louis XV transitional ormolu-mounted tulipwood & marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, Roger Vandercruse (dit Lacroix) , circa 1770.
The desk is finely inlaid on all sides, ther...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ormolu
Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matchless style and high-quality craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Pierre Roussel's furniture, and this exceptional Louis XVI-era commode epitomizes this master craftsman's skill. Crafted of rosewood veneer with a violet wood frame and intricate parquetry inlay, the cabinet's graceful design is also highly practical. The compact form holds two drawers, one of which can be locked for added security. A specimen of marble provides the perfect surface, while bronze ormolu mounts add an additional hint of luxury to the drawers and body. Elegantly curved cabriole legs with bronze ormolu shoes complete this impeccable piece.
Known for his superior craftsmanship, Roussel was a highly respected maître ébéniste of the 18th century. His furniture pieces were favoured by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and the Princess of Monaco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Ebonized Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI style ebonized and brass inlay drop leaf desk. This desk has brass ormolu and inlay banding throughout with a brass inlaid cartouche in the center of its top. Both...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Fine Walnut French Louis XVI Style Lingerie Chest Italian-Made for B. Altman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine walnut French Louis XVI style lingerie chest, Italian-made exclusively for B. Altman & Co., is a rare example of quality craftsmanship and refined design. Standing tall wit...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
18th Century Walnut Petite 'Chiffonnière' Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant 18th century walnut chiffonnière or petite commode is a testament to fine craftsmanship and timeless design. Crafted from rich, warm walnut wood, this piece boasts intri...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Curio Sideboard Buffet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Curio Sideboard Buffet. Item features a large impressive demilune form, floral carved details throughout, bronze ormolu, bevel...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
19th Century French, Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant 19th Century French Empire Louis XVI Kingwood Marble Top Chest of Drawers, Cabinet. 5 Short Drawers Inlaid With Entwined Leaves, Brass Ring Handles And Ormolu Mounts.
In...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
$4,307 Sale Price
38% Off
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany, Kingwood Parquetry Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th/20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, kingwood and tulipwood parquetry three-door vitrine with ormolu-mounted floral wreaths, ribbons, female masks and centr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
$37,950 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally beautiful marquetry inlaid commode 'à Ressaut' opening with two wide drawers, and crafted in the Louis XVI style.
This very decorative late 18th century chest of dr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Bronze
Swedish 19th Century Vanity Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century vanity dresser with three drawers
The drawers are lined with brass lists and Louis Seize style bronze hardware.
EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, Th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
$2,138 Sale Price
56% Off
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Demilune Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style demilune cabinet, console table, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful carved mahogany, with inlaid satinwood marq...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Marble top buffet will make a wonderful addition to a classic decor! Rendered from dense, old-growt...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
French Style Baker Mahogany Metal Mounted Server Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Style Baker Mahogany Metal Mounted Server Commode Buffet Sideboard
Dimensions : 36" Tall X 50" Wide X 26" Deep
This buffet was made by Baker in the 1990's era and is very g...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Mid 20th Century Leather Covered Commodes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Louis XVI style leather wrapped commodes with bronze mounts. This handsome and elegant pair of large-scale chests of drawers are covered in leather with tooled gilt di...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Antique French Louis XVI Style 94" Curio China Display Cabinet Bookcase w Bronze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style 2 Door Large 94" Curio China Display Cabinet with Bronze Ormolu. Item features 2 swing doors with beveled glass, mirrored interior, marquetry inlay. br...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
19th Century, French Wood Vitrine with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
19th century, French wood showcase with gilt bronze
This valuable showcase or vitrine was made in Paris in the second half of the 19th century, when there were great blacksmiths and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
$43,646 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Located in London, GB
Cartonnier in the Louis XVI Manner after the Original by Simon Oeben
Constructed in kingwood and having extensive parquetry inlay, with well cast and extensive fire gilt bronze enhancements. The writing section of oblong form with re-entrant corners, housing three frieze drawers and with a tooled brown leather top; the shouldered tapering legs dressed with imbricated bronze mounts: lions masks at the ends: the frame having a guard bronze rail...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
French 18th Century Large Louis XVI Marquetry Desk or Bureau à Cylindre
By Jean Kisling
Located in Berlin, DE
French 18th century large Louis XVI marquetry desk or bureau à Cylindre
An exceptional marquetry secrétaire in the form of a bureau with a cylinder front and on a stand with four ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Louis XVI Antique Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the late 18th century, the Louis XVI period. An extremely refined piece.
Crafted from fine light-colored waln...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
18th Century Transition Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, France, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Small Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
France
Rosewood and others
Transition around 1780
Dimensions: H x W x D: 77 x 78 x 43 cm
Description:
Dainty French chest of drawers from th...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Louis XVI Period Corner Cabinet or Encoignure in Walnut with Curved Facade
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant Louis XVI period corner cabinet or armoire (in French, "encoignure") in walnut. The facade of the armoire is curved, with inset panels in the doors (circa 1780). Nicely ca...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Commode after the Model by Leleu by François Linke, circa 1910
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted commode, after the model by Jean-Francois Leleu by François Linke.
French, circa 1910.
Linke index number: 1127.
Linke title: 'Commode Louis XVI, Bois d'amarante et de rose.'
Signed ‘Linke’ to the right-hand side chute.
This distinguished commode is quarter veneered in mahogany with bois de violette banding and boxwood stringing. It is furnished with finely cast gilt-bronze mounts and surmounted by a brèche violette marble top.
It appears that Linke bought the rights to make this commode from the Vente Cueunières in 1902, although there is no trace of it being made by him until the summer of 1908 and there is no entry in the Blue Daybooks for this model. The green registres have two pages devoted to the making of the commodes, the first at a cost of 1,540 and 40 centimes, with eight more made in the intervening years, the last, a pair, in 1927 with the cost price escalating to 8,529 francs. The registre is not entirely clear, but it appears that Clément Linke, father and son, made the locks for this model. The cabinetmaking was exclusively by Guntren who took 496 hours per commode, paid 85 centimes in 1908 rising to 5 francs 75 cents for the last pair. Linke priced this commode at 3,000 French francs, noting in his book 'original est de Leleu est à Trianon.'
The original commode by Leleu, on loan from the Petit Trianon, is shown in a line engraving in the retrospective part of the Exposition de l' Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1882, De Champeau & Others, 'Les arts du bois,' pub. Quantin, 1883, p. 80. The commode entered the Petit Trianon in 1867 on the occasion of an earlier exhibition dedicated to the memory of Marie-Antoinette, organised under the patronage of the Empress Eugénie.
Jean-François Leleu
A pupil and later collaborator with Jean-François Oeben, Jean-François Leleu became maître on the latter’s death in 1763. His work can be divided into two concurrent but distinct styles: the first owing more to the legacy of Oeben, being of large, solid forms, more noble in style; the second, although retaining the clean, definite lines of the first, being an exercise in elegance and understatement. It is this second style for which Leleu is chiefly remembered and which the present commode, with its lightly bombé form and restrained frieze mounts, is a principal example.
Literature:
Payne, Christopher. François Linke, 1855-1946, The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, (woodbridge, UK), 2003; p. 502, for the black and white cliché of index number 1127
Meyer, Jonathan. Great Exhibitions, Antique Collectors club, (Woodbridge, UK), 2006; p. 298 - 300.
Pradère, Alexandre. French Furniture Makers; p. 340, fig. 398; and P.
Arizzoli-Clementel. Versailles Furniture...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Louis Xvi case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Maison Jansen, Paul Sormani, and Maison Mercier Frères. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $674,500 while the average work can sell for $7,500.
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