Louis XVI Furniture
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.
Style: Louis XVI
Color: Brown
Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Torchere (Torchière), F. Linke Attr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Torchere (Torchière) Pedestal Stand, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 1546
Paris, 1907. The slender tripo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Louis XVI French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Louis XVI period. This piece is made of stuccoed hand-carved wood with a fronton that features birds, floral motifs, and laurel wreath. The 24 carat gold le...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI Style Gold & White Painted Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style red damask upholstered gold and white painted arm chairs or fauteuils de la reine en cabriolet, with arched crest rails and gilt finials above upholstered bac...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique cabochon floors , Reclaimed Flooring from France, age18th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Reclaimed flooring, Reclaimed limeStone flooring in cabochon 18th Century, Reclaimed limeStone and Reclaimed black state,
Price ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Pair of French Ormolu Cabinets of Louis XVI Style Last Quarter, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU AND GILT-LACQUER-MOUNTED AMARANTH, BOIS SATINÉ AND PARQUETRY SIDE CABINETS
OF Louis XVI STYLE, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY
Each item has a grey-veined white...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lovely Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Tufted Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely set of eight dining chairs with tufted back and cerused oak in the classic style of Louis XVI. In great condition and ready to ...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed doors to either end with shelves within. The central door with classical scrolling fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs in gilded wood, "Chinese" decor tapestry
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs in gilded wood, "Chinese" decor tapestry, all in very good condition, circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wood
Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers, France 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
This exquisite Louis XVI-style chest of drawers originates from France and has been crafted around 1860. It boasts a stunning rosewood veneer adorned with marquetry bands made of mah...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French 19th Century Ladies bureau, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Kingwood ormolu mounted Bureau de Dame. Having glazed doors above, a fall front opening to reveal d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI style Silver inlaid centre table.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Mahogany and Kingwood veneered centre table, having wonderfully fine silver inlaid scrolling foliate decoration, a single frieze drawer, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Bon hour du jour. The pair of doors above having wonderful parquetry inlaid diamond shaped inlay, a sliding tablet opening to write upon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt-Bronze, Walnut & Glass Low Table
By Beacon Hill
Located in New York, NY
1st Shelf 11.75’’ off ground 16’’ at table top.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Oval Extendable Dining Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th century Louis XVI oval extendable dining table.
Beautiful and rare oval dining room table from the Louis XVI period rests on 6 rectangular fluted tapering legs, ending in ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your bedroom with this elegant pair of antique hand painted bedside cabinets. Crafted in France, circa 1880, each commode stands on taper...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A tall and elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany pedestal.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Belle Epoque Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Torchere (Torchière)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French Belle Epoque Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Torchere (Torchière) Pedestal Stands. The slender tripod body, surmounted with laurel wreaths, rosettes and scrolls, wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Vanity will make the perfect finishing touch to your room! Crafted in the neoclassic style from top to bottom, it features a variety of hand-carved embellishments and an original painted finish that has achieved a lovely patina over the decades. Starting with the oval beveled mirror, the glass is framed with spiral ribbon and beaded molding topped with a rose blossom spray and a foliate flourish at the bottom. The mirror is suspended with two flared uprights carved with oval acanthus rosettes, floral garlands and acanthus plumes. The mirror overlooks the surface which is covered with neutral gray marble. The casework below consists of a single full width drawer flanked by oval rosettes, and carved with finely embellished Greek wave...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Style Trocadero Silk Velvet Bench
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Louis XVI style painted bench newly upholstered in Clarence House Velours Trocadero Silk Velvet.
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Walnut Marble Top Side Table
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique circa 1920s French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Work Table / Nightstand, Single Dovetailed Drawer, Lower Raised Panel Door Storage Compartment, Tapered Reeded Legs with Bell Flower - Foot Joined with Lower Shelf. Accented Floral Carved Motif, Brass Sunflower Knob Pull...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pill Box Hand Painted Miniature Enamel Louis XVI Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular rounded pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with hand painted miniature fire-enamelled in Louis XVI style, second half of the 18th century, and fine hand-eng...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble & Ormolu Guéridon Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and black Belgian marble Guéridon side tables. Each circular two tiered table is raised by three lov...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
1780s Louis XVI French Petite Marquetry Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine marble-topped commode, with elegant marquetry-fronted drawers and bronze ormolu mounts. This handsome little chest of drawers dates from the Louis XVI Period, late 18th c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of Four Louis XVI Style chairs circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XVI chairs
hs: 19" (48 cm) with cushion
good general condition, small stains on the cushions
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Beech
Italian Commode Louis XVI Style Rosewood, 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent Italian chest of drawers in marquetry from the beginning of the 20th century. Chest of drawers in Louis XVI style very rich in marquetry opening with three drawers on the...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Armchair in Antique Louis Seize Style Tapestry Fabric Gildet Beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, set and gilded. Cambered and carved frame on fluted, pointed legs. Curly armrests. Straight supports with applied acanthus leaves. Rising armrests in oval back frame...
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20th Century German Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of mid-19th Century French Louis XVI giltwood bergère armchairs are versatile, classic, and comfortable. During the second half of...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century, French, Louis XVI Rosewood Marble Top Nightstand
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French Louis XVI rosewood marble top nightstand were crafted from what is considered the king of woods, obtained in such abundance during the late 18th and entire 19th c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Partners Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. mahogany and ormolu mounted partners desk signed by Victor Raulin. The desk is raised by circular tapered fluted legs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune Giltwood Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Demilune giltwood marble top console makes a great choice for a diminutive space, cozy niche or small foyer wall section. D...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood And Alabastro Stone Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and Alabastro stone center table. The large scale circular table is raised by fine mottled bun feet belo...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Giltwood & Marble Freestanding Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A elegant Italian 18th century Louis XVI period giltwood and gray marble freestanding console. The console is raised by four circular tapered fluted legs ending with a foliate design above a topie shaped support, with the top of each leg displaying a band of small cabochons...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Chest of Drawers, Late xviii Century, Louis XVI Style, France
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Very beautiful Louis Seize chest of drawers in solid walnut, 3 drawers with carvings, 2 compartments raised in the middle, 3 box locks, 3 keys, side walls with cassette filling, body...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of Five Antique Theater Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of five antique theater chairs, with a nice patina! Original upholstery in red velvet!
they come from an old theater in Bruges (Belgium).
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Magnificent French 19th Century Bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent French 19th century bed.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Gilded Opera Chairs, 4 Avail
Located in Birmingham, AL
Four 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded opera chairs with tufted seats, handcrafted in Paris, circa 1860s. Red oxidation showing through the beautiful water gilded patina tha...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Carved Louis XVI Style Cream Settee
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage carved Louis XVI settee with cream cotton upholstery, tight back and removable down cushion seat. The French frame is carved with acanthus leaf and scroll detail. Fabric is...
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut, Mahogany and Exotic Wood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut, Mahogany and exotic wood center table. The table is raised a square pedestal with concave sides displaying inlaid palmettes a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian White Painted and Parcel Gilt Demilune Console Table with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a decorative Italian Louis XVI style white painted and parcel gilt demilune console, the sepia variegated marble top with molded edge over lattice-form frieze. The demilune c...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Reupholstered Carved Mahogany Barlfour Frames Chairs
By Michael Balfour
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Reupholstered Carved Mahogany Barlfour Frames Chairs with beautiful carving. Recently reupholstered and painted in cream lacquer. Great condition. Very clean.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Abalone, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century White-Grey French Pair of Walnut Putti aux Vases, Antique Cherubs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey pair of Louis XVI Epoque Putti or Cherubs statuettes. Hand sculpted and patinated in Walnut in their original antique condition. This Parisian pair of putti are facing e...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Circular Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. circular giltwood benches. The benches are raised by four circular tapered legs ending in topie shape feet, with the upper p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI—Style Arm Chairs 19th Century with Domed Back
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of walnut Louis XVI -Style chairs have great proportion
With a slightly domed back that is padded. They are newly
Upholstered with a fine linen designer fabric. The fini...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Gilded Wood Trumeau Glass Mirror, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century French antique mirror patinated in a grey-bleu finish. Partial giltwood and original mirrored glass, in good condition. The top of the Louis XVI trumeau mirror frame i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale Italian 18th century Louis XVI st. giltwood mirror. The mirror from the Genovese region is raised by two supporting legs flanking the central reserve of sc...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Mahogany Side table inset with rouge Languedoc marble top and decorated with brass railing.
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Giltwood Console of Louis XVI Style Late 19th Century
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A FRENCH GILTWOOD CONSOLE
SPECIAL FEATURES: OF LOUIS XVI STYLE
MATERIAL: GILTWOOD
PERIOD: LATE 19TH CENTURY
"Dimensions:
35 in. (89 cm.) high, 73 ¾ in. (187.5 cm.) wide,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine with Bronze Detailing
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 63 inches in height, this small scale mid-nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Both doors have their original blown glass, evidenced by waves and an occasional bubble, and are finished with bronze borders and key surrounds. This circa 1860 vitrine is fitted with its two adjustable interior shelves. The cabinet rests on classic finial feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Mahogany Wardrobe, Library or Custom Clothing Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
French cabinet in the Louis XVI style, circa 1880, of important dimensions made with very fine quality mahogany. The two shallowest side sections measure 14 1/4" deep inside and the ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cabinet Signed Grohé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. cabinet signed Grohé. The one door one drawer cabinet is raised by impressive most handsome ormolu paw feet amidst large richly chased acanthus leaves in a superb satin and burnished finish. The frieze is centered by a lovely pierced ormolu mount of finely detailed oak branches with etched leaves and charming acorns tied with a bow. The door displays a beautiful wonderfully executed central panel with intricately detailed marquetry in a most decorative array of exotic woods with designs of blooming flowers in a woven basket framed within a delicate beaded band and wrap around mottled foliate band with rosettes at each corner. The door opens to reveal two adjustable shelves and the beautiful interior. At each side are decorative half panels...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE French Provincial Louis XVI Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial Louis XVI style dining side chairs by American of Martinsville. Solid hardwood with a whitewashed & slightly antiqued finish, decoratively fluted oval bac...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Midcentury French Louis XVI Style Gilt Painted Striped Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French Louis XVI style cream and gilt painted wood armchair custom upholstered in a fabulous Geoffrey Beene inspired striped fabric by Schumacher. This round back chair features beau...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and White Carrara Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and white Carrara marble console. The freestanding demi lune console is raised by four circular tapered fluted legs endin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Statues
Located in TOULOUSE, FR
Pair of statues representing women dressed in the antique style holding torches.
Patinated terracotta stucco.
Louis XVI period
XVIIIth century.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century
Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis Xvi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Oggetti D'Arte, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, François Linke, and Maison Jansen. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3 and tops out at $833,747 while the average work can sell for $6,700.
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