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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
Creator: Maison Baguès
19thc French Louis XVI style Bronze and Rock w/Amethyst Crystal by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XVI style Bronze Frame/ Rock Crystal Lantern Form Chandelier by Maison Bagues. Amethyst rock crystal accents. This is a highly detailed and quite ornate chandelier...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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French Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Bagues Beaded Crystal Chandelier. This stunning French crystal chandelier has 6 arms, crystal embellished bobeches with candelabra sockets ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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c1910 French Louis XVI Large Wall Mirror / Electrified Sconce by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Antique Louis XVI style Large Wall Mirror with 3 Electriied "candles. This is an amazing Wall mirror, great size with gilt Iron frame detail. Parisian Estate.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal

Series 6 Wall Lights in Gilt Bronze Style of Lxvi Maison Bagués Label, 1970/80
Located in Paris, FR
Series of 6 wall lights in gilded bronze, Louis 16 style, 2 E 14 screw bulbs per wall light, Maison Baguès label on the back Height:39cm Width: 36cm ...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Wrought Iron, Gilt Metal & Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique French 19th century Louis XVI st. wrought iron, gilt metal, and crystal chandelier likely by Maison Bagues. The six arm seven light chandelier is cente...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Metal, Wrought Iron

Wonderful Early Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Chandelier, Paris, ca.1900s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A rare, early chandelier Maison Baguès, Paris, circa 1890s. This wonderful light fixture is made of bronze and crystal and is very rich in details. Socket: 6 x e14 for standard scr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Baguès French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique Baguès French Louis XVI gilt bronze and cut rock crystal cage form multi light chandelier of exquisite craftsmanship embellished with cut rock crystal flowers, prism...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Superb Antique Louis XVI Style Bagues Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Exquisite & Rare Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze, Cut Rock Crystal, Amethyst Rock Crystal & Amber Glass multi light Candelabra Table Lamps embellished with gilt ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Maison Bagues Three Branch Wall Sconce, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of Louis XVI style Maison Bagues three branch wall sconce or wall lights, each with splays of flowerheads on top, its back plate issuin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Large Baguès French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large and spectacular antique French Baguès Louis XVI style gilt bronze, cut rock crystal, crystal and beaded glass multi light chandeliers...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Crystal, Bronze

Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Style Bagues Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and unique antique Bagues French Louis XVI style gilt bronze, cut rock crystal and beaded glass chandelier embellished with cut rock crystal prisms, flowers and glass l...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

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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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