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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.

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Style: Louis XVI
Color:  Brown
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Antique Armchairs Louis XVI Fauteuils in Walnut Dining Entrance Side chairs. Two chairs out of a (Set of Six total) important 18th century ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is consisting its original glass. Framed with gilt foliate trim and important pediment. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1750, France. The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

18th Century Antique Louis XVI Corner Cabinet Walnut Veneer, circa 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare corner cupboard with beautiful walnut veneer. 2 Doors at the top and 2 doors at the bottom with a drawer in the middle.
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18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Bedside Tables Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
For a sophisticated bedside table, look no further than these French Louis XVI bedside tables. These tables are the perfect size to flank a que...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Handpolished 1780s Louis Seize XVI Side Table in Cherry Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Louis XVI side table in cherry wood Cherry, other fruitwoods and ash, shellac hand polished Original Louis XVI (also: Louis-seize), France around 1780 Dimensions: Width: 67 c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

Antique French Louis XVI Louis XVI-Style Console Table with Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Louis XVI-Style Console Table with Mirror Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Mirr...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Polychrome and Giltwood Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. polychrome and giltwood sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a circular backplate with lovely palmette designs and a f...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Side Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style side table with an inset beveled glass top. The table skirt is decorated with a carved beaded trim. Carved rosettes top round re...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amber Drops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with Murano glass drops. The chandelier consists of a curvaceous gilded iron frame decorated crystal bead swags an...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Marble Top Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet or Dry Bar
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French mahogany cabinet in Louis XVI style with geometric patterns on both front and sides. The top surface is made ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice 19th century Louis XVI fireplace mantel from Paris. The moulded shelf sits above a paneled frieze adorned by acanthus paterae endblocks on both sides. These endblocks rest on beautifully tapered stop fluted jambs above rectangular plain footblocks. Topshelf and frieze have been shortened and professionally braced, overall lovely condition. Great piece, ready to be shipped and installed. Can be supplied with marble hearth.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chic Pair of Painted Louis VI Style Fauteuil
Located in New York, NY
Louis VI style pair of painted arm chairs newly upholstered in pearl color boucle fabric.
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Early 2000s North American Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood and Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and Vert de Patricia marble center table. The oblong center table is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany & Blue Turquin Marble Commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, flamed mahogany and bleu turquin marble commode à vantaux possibly by Henry Dasson after a model by Je...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Settee, hand carved and Painted Louis XVI Style This stunning blue settee features an intricately hand carved frame, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Cherrywood Maple Rustic Side Chair circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair or side chair hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780, Austria. The Josephinische Stil was a popular style in Austria in the 18th century. This styl...
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1780s Austrian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Cherry, Maple

Scandinavian Modern Mirror in Mahogany of Louis Seize Period about the 1780
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...
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1780s Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated and giltwood mirror. The oval mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a beautiful wrap around beaded and mottled ba...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Silver Inlaid Side Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Kingwood side table, having scrolling foliate silver inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu chandelier. The twelve arm two tiered chandelier is centered by a fine mottled foliate bottom finial below beautiful berried laure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. porcelain and ormolu lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square ormolu base with elegant Greek key designs at ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mouchette Mahogany, Ormolu and Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. mouchette mahogany, ormolu and marble five drawer two door buffet. The buffet is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with orm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI French Ormolu and Porcelain Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI style French Wooden mirror mounted with 40 hand-painted floral porcelain plaques on gilt bronze laurel wreath frames with bows.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Convertible Console or Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style oak large console table with a fold-open top, carved fluted legs in each corner very resistant
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak

Office Chair or Desk Chair or Armchair with Camel Leather, Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Precious office armchair with camel leather early 20th century It maintains the original leather, the interior padding was replaced at the time, but the leather is authentic It h...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XVI Style Cocktail Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French coffee table in the Louis XVI style. A simple pierced brass gallery surrounds the inset charcoal & white marble top which has been repaired, please be sure to view the detaile...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Mahogany and Ormolu Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu cabinets. Each two door one drawer cabinet is raised by a straight base with a fine mottled border and cu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Period Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is one of the most stunning and unique period Louis XVI mirrors we have seen. The depth and finely detailed floral carvings include sunflowers, lilies, daisies and roses. The bo...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

French Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very charming French dining room chairs with a nice design of the Louis XVI style. They are strong and sturdy.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Fauteuil Chairs Late 19th Century, a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
French pair of Louis XVI style armchairs from the Late 19th century. These antique chairs in Oak, with upholstered centers set within a highly ca...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak

Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most attractive set of eight French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by fine circular tapered fluted legs with lovely topi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Armchairs, 19th Century, France
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of four original Louis XVI armchairs dates back to around 1830 and comes from France. The elegant armchairs have an oval shaped backrest, The four fluted legs are connected ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Felt, Ebony, Burl, Rosewood, Palisander, Maple, Mahogany, Kingwood

French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu, Glass And Leather Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative French turn of the century Louis XVI st. ormolu, glass and leather coffee table possibly by Maison Bagues. The rectangular table is raised by elegant ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Provincial Style 4-Drawer Beige and Gray Painted Commode
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI Provincial commode with a painted beige and gray finish, two smaller upper drawers and two wider lower drawers with antiqued bronze ring...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Candlestick Electrified in Double Arm Brass Lamp
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French authentic candlestick electrified in double arm brass lamp. There are lion's heads on each end and a lovely decoration all a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Baltimore Louis XVI Revival Upholstered Slipper Chair, '1850-75'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Baltimore Louis XVI Revival upholstered mahogany slipper chair. The chair features turned and carved front legs and raked rear legs. All legs rest in cast brass cup castors. The upho...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 Furniture

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Fantastic Marquetry
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers with architectural marquetry North Italy Walnut, maple a.o. Early 19th century. Dimensions: H x W x D: 90 x 109 x 55 cm Description: Exceptional ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An antique pair of petite Louis XVI style carved and painted chairs with navy leather seats, backs and arm rests. Nail head trim detail to chair backs, seats and arm rests. Chairs le...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils French, Early 20th century Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm These...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Antique pair of Louis XVI Revival painted fauteuil armchairs, circa 1880 in date. Constructed in a well carved two tone grey beechwood, with later floral and swag ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

French Antique Louis XVI 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 a bird, floral motifs, and laurel wreath. The 24 carat gold l...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

18th Century of the Period Louis XVI Solid Walnut Armchair with Straw Seat
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century of the period Louis XVI Italian antique rustic armchair in solid walnut wood. The armchair is very simple and essential. Beautifully decoration in wood. The se...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Straw, Walnut

Louis XVI Marquise in White Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful Louis XVI marquise in white lacquered wood and old pink wool velvet upholstery. Good quality, fully pegged seat, 19th century work. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Large French Trumeau Mirror
Located in Madrid, ES
A large antique French trumeau mirror with grey paint and decor with musical trophy and the top, made in hand carved in pine.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th Century gilded ormolu and white marble Louis XVI style two branch candelabra, each having floral decoration, supported by cherubs, raised on circular pede...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Cocktail Table with Solid Mahogany Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XVI style carved mahogany cocktail table with solid mahogany carved gallery in very good condition. Measures 40" in width, 20" in depth and stands 17.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Hand Colored Copperplate Engraving of Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting an interesting old view of Copenhagen seen from Frederiksberg Castle Gardens, approximate. 1790-1800. Framed in a mahogany frame from sam...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Arm Chairs Designer: Unknwon Country: United States Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Gold-Leaf Gilded Wood,...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XVI Marble Top and Bronze Mounted Open Shelf Sideboard Buffet
Located in Bradenton, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Louis XVI style mahogany serpentine two drawer open buffet with original Breche Marble top. B...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 19th C. French Ormolu and Champleve Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles
Located in New York, NY
A fine and Large Pair of 19th century Orientalist Motif French Ormolu and Champlevé Enamel Vases with Foo Lion Handles of Magnificent quality and condition, Attributed to F. Barbedie...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu, Enamel

French 19th Century Inlay Lady’s Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a darling petite lady’s writing desk from France circa 1850. Sleek and uncluttered design, typical of its Louis XVI style. A wonderful white marble top is encircled by an ele...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Painted Demilune Consoles with Mirrored Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI style, painted and parcel silvergilt demilune wall-mounting consoles, each top of mirrorplate on antique table base with fielded a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Upholstered Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood upholstered headboard. The headboard fits a king size bed and displays upholstered legs leading up to finely carved giltwood ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Centre Table by Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
‘Table des Muses’ A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Centre Table By Emmanuel-Alfred (Dit Alfred II) Beurdeley, After The Model By Jean-Henri Riesener. Stamped ‘A...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Brocatelle Marble Gueridon Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Brocatelle marble gueridon side table. The table is raised by three beautiful lightly curved legs with ric...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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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