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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Style Nightstands Marble Tops Italian, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
For sale two very nice decorative nightstands. Italian inlay wood, comes with marble curved Greenish color tops. Bronze handles and details. Two drawers each.
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Classic Fireplace Mantelpiece In Marble Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 18th-century French marble stone fireplace surround is truly a statement piece. With its ivory and pink rose coloration, it exudes an elegant charm that would enhance any grand ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Louis XVI Style Large French Chair Vienna Straw Seat And Back.
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Inte...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Commodes
Located in London, GB
Pair of Neoclassical style malachite and gilt bronze commodes French, 20th century Measures: Height 87cm, width 84cm, depth 38cm This superb p...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Located in Paris, FR
Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold

Extraordinary Pair of Italian 18th Century Carved Gilt-Wood Console Tables
Located in Rome, IT
A very fine and important pair of Italian carved gilt-wood console tables, Roman, circa 1770 Each with a rectangular back, yellow and white marble top, above a frieze centered by a ...
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Large Bed Handmade to order in Louis XVI Style with Rosace Caned US King Size
Located in London, Park Royal
The Rosace bed is an elegant example of the French LXVI style, with its classic columns and restrained ornamentation the bedstead stands tall and exudes a noble confidence. The apex ...
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2010s English Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

An Exceptional George Iv Period Boulle Games Table Attributed to Thomas Parker
By Thomas Parker
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional Boulle and Ormolu Mounted Games Table in the French Louis XVI style attributed to Thomas Parker (active 1805-1830) English Circa 1825 C...
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1820s English Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Samson Paris 19th Century Meissen Inspired Porcelain Bronze Mount Bowl and Cover
Located in Berlin, DE
Samson Paris 19th Century Meissen inspired porcelain bronze mount bowl and cover A gilt bronze Louis XVI style Athénienne-shaped base with rectuan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Rustic Extendable Walnut Table Louis XVI Style
Located in Madrid, ES
A farm table or French rustic table, Louis XVI style in walnut wood with an extendable top, the corners were reinforced with iron brackets with fluted legs. Very decorative table in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Antique Curtains Hooks 'Embrasses' in Solid Gilded Bronze and Chiseled
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Important and sturdy pair of antique curtain...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, France 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs – French Walnut with Giltwood Accents, Neoclassical Carving Bring timeless elegance to your interior with this pair of Louis XVI style...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Inlaid Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Half Moon Sideboard, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant Italian half moon sideboard from the mid-20th century. Richly inlaid Louis XVI-style cabinet in mahogany, walnut, maple, fruitwood with fau...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French Silver Plate Champagne Ice Buckets Barware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique pair of ice colers in silver plated brass with handles from the early 20th Century. This rare pair of functional French ice buckets with footed base and richly engraved wi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver Plate, Brass

18th Century French Mirror Louis Seize Gilded Wood Carved Original Mirror Glass
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century French mirror Louis Seize Gilded wood carved original mirror glass This delicate and beautiful mirror once embellished a noble house in Franc...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Softwood

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 Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Italian Original Painted Marble Topped Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming and original late 18th Century Italian chest of drawers. In original paint and retaining its original marble top and hardware. Composed of two short drawers over two long,...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Very fine Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted marquetry commode French, Early 20th Century Height 95cm, width 162cm, depth 59cm After an important model by Jean-Henri Riesener (French, 1734-1806), a highly renowned ebeniste of great standing, this exceptional commode is of outstanding quality, and fully embodies the quality of craftsmanship and great artistic style of the Louis XVI period and the original piece, which is currently housed in the Chateau de Fontainebleau, France. Riesener was a leading exponent and supplier of pieces in the Neoclassical Louis XVI style, and this design conveys the regal feel and presence of his manner, most notably in terms of the beautiful marquetry decorative panel to the front. It consists of a white marble top, above front facing drawers, with a lower door opening; curved sides that are extensively decorated with intricate geometric designs, and a central panel that depicts, in inlay...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear glass and golden Bronze Clock
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century Hand carved clear glass and golden bronze clock. This clock is in hand-carved glass and the metal part are in golden bronze . On request to customer can modificate th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Copper Picture Frame
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Small antique copper/brass photo frame. The frame has refined edits, made with great attention to detail. The back is covered with burgundy red fa...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Copper

19th Century French Pair of Gild Wood and Hand Carved Tapestry Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
Lovely pair of gild wood side chairs still wearing authentic tapestry upholstery, which is quite used and better be replaced. The chairs are having cane backs in good condition and a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tapestry, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845
By Perrelet
Located in Greven, DE
French mantel clock "Astronomy" Paris Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 55 x 16 cm Description: A Louis XVI-style figural mantel clock mounted on a two-t...
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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Cylindrical Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style hallway lantern, mid-twentieth century, cast and gilt-lacquered bronze with curved glazing panels, re-wired and PAT tested. Ceiling hook/rose required. Dime...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
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2010s British Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Pill Box Silver Sterling light blue Enamel sliding lid for sweetener Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Pill Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24carats. Pill Box Silver has light blue translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a sliding lid and hole...
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1990s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of Tall Antique Louis XVI Style Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These tall antique Louis XVI style double doors are one of various sets reclaimed from the American Embassy in Paris. Dating from circa 1870, these antique doors are generous in siz...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Oak, Pine

19th Century Louis XVI Grey Lacquered Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This highly decorative Louis XVI style wall mirror is hand carved with astonishingly detailed motifs, and beautifully finished in a muted grey lacquer. It is crowned with an ornate p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Oak, Mirror

French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century Boulle mantle clock, having a gilded ormolu putti seated on the top, Red tortoiseshell and brass inlay to the serpentine shaped case, wonderfu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Louis XVI Revival Style Chair by Simon Loscertales Bona, Spain 1920s
Located in Delft, NL
Louis XVI revival style chair by Simon Loscertales Bona, 1920s Carved walnut wooden chair with details with gilt decoration and brown leather u...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve...
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2010s British Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: Height 103 cm / seat height...
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1890s Scandinavian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Oak

Pair of Important Porcelain Figures Representing Two Women With Birds
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of important figures representing two women with birds is made of porcelain. There is a little damage on one of the birds. This is a French work. C...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

A Louis XVI Style Giltwood Consoles
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of Louis XVI style giltwood consoles: Made as a one off by master craftsmen, elegantly carved and hand finished in a water gilded...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Stunning Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Boudoir Antique French Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A fine and stunning original antique French boudoir clock. It is beautifully made of ormolu (finely gilded bronze), very well modelled and chased, and mounted with exquisite Sèvres s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
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2010s British Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...
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2010s British Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Silver Candelabra by André Aucoc
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set of four candelabra (or candlesticks) was made around 1900 by André Aucoc, a leading French silversmith of the time. Aucoc inherited the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century French Black Lacquered Bureau Plat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive early 19th Century French Louis XVI style, black lacquered bureau plat. With is original leather top and bronze mounts. Circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Chic & Stylish Mercier Frères, Paris Nutwood and Gilt Bronze Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and stunning design Louis XVI style desk, circa 1890. Owning and using top quality pieces of furniture from times when European craftsmen were at the top of their game is something that will lift your spirit like very few things can. That is ofcourse is you are able to recognize quality. It will remain a mystery why so many people don't seem to see the quality and the details of even the best quality made antiques. This wonderful antique ladies desk...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Large Pair 19th Century French Sevres Style Vases
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large, good quality pair of late 19th century French 'Sevres' style porcelain vases, each with wonderful gilded ormolu swag and foliate handles on either side, Cobalt blue ground, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear crystal and Golden Bronze Table lamp
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze table lamp. This table lamp is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Louis XVI Style Painted Armoire in Carved Wood, France, Late 19th Century Dimensions: 170 cm W × 35 cm D × 255 cm H France, circa 1880 Elegant and stately, this Louis XVI style a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box. The leather is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Church Torchère Converted to Floor Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall giltwood church torchère with deep foliate carvings, Italy late 18th century. This piece is finely hand carved in precise detail with deep foliate carvings decorated with acanth...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silk, Giltwood

Elegant Antique Armchair from France, circa 1860
Located in Sofia, BG
An elegant antique armchair from France, circa 1860. Made of solid walnut painted in beige with curved legs and back, upholstered with a cotton fabric in stripes. Very comfortable an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

French Pair of Medallion Armchairs Louis XVI Style in Orange Velvet, circa 1950
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis XVI style medallion armchairs dating from the 1950s. The base is typically Louis XVI fluted and tapered. The legs are connec...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Japy Freres Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock by the famous maker Japy Frères and retailed by Henry Marc of Paris. Superbly made in ormolu and mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcela...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Wall Light Sconce Gold Bronze Louis XVI Style with Ribbons, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice sconce with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of laurel branches, knot and tassels. The fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century
By Henri Voisin
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A Fine quality French 19th century gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock in the Louis XVI style. Having a two handled urn to the top with flowers and garlands draping down to t...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Original French Country Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround in French Burgundy Rose liseron hardstone, sometimes called French burgundy marble since a lot of historical landmarks carry this kind of hard stone. Used by Belgian interior decorator Gert Voorjans...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone

Louis XVI Style Cylinder Bureau, By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Cylinder Bureau. By François Linke, Paris. Index Number 100. France, Circa 1890. The top with three quarter pierced gallery. The cylinder front centred by a gilt-bronze foliate framed oval decorated with floral marquetry and a harp and books representing lyric poetry. Flanked by twin-light gilt-bronze candelabra. The roll-top enclosing an arrangement of four small drawers and five small compartments above a gilt-tooled green leather writing surface. The frieze fronted by a central drawer with spring-loaded secret release and faced with a relief-cast plaque of cloudborne putti representing the arts. The flanking drawers with gilt-bronze acanthus cast handles and fruiting cornucopia...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Hand Carved Gilt Wood French Louis XVI Style Coffee Table with Marble Top
Located in London, Park Royal
A beautifully crafted, hand carved Louis XVI style coffee table featuring fine detailing. Finished in an antiqued, hand gilded patina with a beveled Carrara marble top. Other sizes a...
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2010s British Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Large Notary Writing Desk Louis XVI Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare Louis XVI style notary writing desk made of mahogany frieze marquetry and light wood and rosewood fillet friezes. Four solid mahogany fluted legs joined by a spacer shelf. Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara marble. The moulded jambs with acanthus leaves and scrolled returns, the frieze with carved oval paterae, moulded panels and square pate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Oval Table Mirror with Floral Porcelain Frame, Italy, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage oval table mirror with porcelain frame and golden-colored metal decors. Italy, the 1950s. The beautiful porcelain frame features detailed flo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Christofle (Gallia) - 5pc. French Antique Silver Plate Tea Set, Museum Quality.
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5 piece silver-plate Collection Gallia, Louis XVI model tea set by France’s premier silversmith “Christofle – Silversmith to the King” and each piece...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver Plate

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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