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: California
Style: Louis XVI
Pair of Gorgeous 19th Century Side Chairs from Rare Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI pair of side chairs from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The attention to detail is evident in the intricate carvings and subtle colors...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Crystal Beaded Pink Opaline Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very pretty, 1950s Italian crystal beaded chandelier with pink opaline glass drops.
The chandelier consists of a shapely iron frame with a naturally-distressed gilt finish and original “English cut” beading on the arms. The pink opaline drops add a delicate touch.
The chandelier is wired and in working condition, it requires 5 candelabra bulbs. New faux-wax candle sleeves, 36” chain and a ceiling canopy for installation are included.
Perfect chandelier for a powder room or a little girl’s room!
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Dutch Commode
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XVI period Dutch commode with central urn and floral carved motif on the drawers flanked by circular rosette hardware with a barley twist round handle. Each drawer has rosettes...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Revival Gilt-Bronze Two-Light Wall Lights (Sconces). The elongated ormolu sconces with a back plate in the form of a torc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Silvered Iron And Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful, Italian 1940s silvered-iron crystal beaded chandelier.
The chandelier consists of scrolled iron frame wrapped in tiny silvered glass beads and decorated with clear facet...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & French Marble Urns Now Designer Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze & French Marble Urns Now Designer Lamps.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Brass-Mounted Mahogany Commode
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely three-drawer commode made of light and dark stained mahogany with brass mounts in the style of Maison Jansen's early 20th century work. Drawers feature brass trim, key escut...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hang the bronze light fixture above a dining room table or in an entryway to make an impressive French-style statement. The twelve-arm lights have been rewired to US standards and are embellished with decorative candle sleeve covers.
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Beech Wood Armchair Frames
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XVI beech wood armchairs, circa 1800. Seat cushion is 50% down and 50% feathers.
Category
Early 1800s European Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Down, Feathers
Pair of Antique French Classical Urn Style Table Lamps with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique French Classical Urn Style Table Lamps with Cherubs
Country: France
Materials: Painted Bronze, Carrara Marble
Condition: Newly Rew...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Table Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved rectangular center table with marble top. The intricately giltwood carved frame with a pierced floral, acanthus and sc...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Oval Giltwood Carved Marble-Top Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI Style 'Belle Époque' oval giltwood carved center table with marble top. The ornately decorated apron topped with a veined white marble top and raised on four flute...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century pair of painted and upholstered open arm fauteuils in the Louis XVI style.
Beautiful original painted finish in a creamy white finish, with grey patina, and antique brown glaze...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Paint, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Silver Leaf Metallic Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling pair of French armchairs featuring carved Louis XVI style frames that have been painstakingly silver leaf finished by hand. The frames have been upholstered with a matching ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze five-light wall sconces. Each lumière with scrolled arms and crowned with a neoclassical urn surmounted with wreaths an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Gueridon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gueridon, circa 1920. Having a mahogany and kingwood inlaid round top, a frieze with mahogany, tulipwood and ormolu mounts, tulip wood and mahogany square tap...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th C Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Keepsake Box W Brass Footing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
One-of-a-kind 19th century Limoges hand-painted porcelain keepsake box with brass footing for your consideration.
This delightful porcelain jewelry keepsake box is decorated with ha...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carved Italian Giltwood Bellini Pricket Table Lamp by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Carved Italian giltwood Bellini Pricket table lamp by Randy Esada designs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Dutch Louis XVI Style Diminutive Footstool with Boucle
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Petite size Dutch mahogany carved footstool made in the grand French Louis XVI taste from Belgium. The stool features a newly upholstered frame with boucle fabric. The fabric is acce...
Category
20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Huge Carved Italian Paladin Giltwood Lamp by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge carved Italian Paladin giltwood lamp by Randy Esada.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Designer Venetian Rope Table Lamp by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Italian designer Venetian rope table lamp by Randy Esada
White gold giltwood finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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,...
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Two-Tier Tea-Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French, 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted mahogany two-tier tea-table etagere attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The oval Basque Jaspe marble top with a ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Chic Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Commode by Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Louis XVI style neoclassical commode by Maison Jansen. Elegant and simple.
The last picture gives an example of how this commode could look in situ.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Bronze Mandolin Table Clock
Located in Malibu, CA
A small bronze table clock, finely hand painted porcelain face with gilt hands & accents. Most likely the bronze had been gilt when produced, but the gilding has been removed in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Club Chair #2 - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style club chair from a John Elgin Woolf project. We have 3 pieces available, please see additional listings for a second chair and also a sofa. Collect the...
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Settee from Southwest France
Located in Carmel, CA
This rustic three seat ladder-back settee is from the Perigord region. It has a triple bowed frame front and back. The frame sides are also bowed at seat. The upholstered cap arms ha...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze 7-Light Chandelier with Children, After Gouthière
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI style gilt-bronze figural seven-light chandelier with Figures of Putti (Children), after the model by Pierre Gouthière in the Cabinet doré for Marie-Antoinette at ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Gilded Frame with Revolutionary Lithograph
Located in Carmel, CA
"Les Francais En Garrison" is an original hand colored lithograph. The notation on the print indicates that the copper plate was etched by Charon and reproduces the work of the arti...
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Pair Large Antique Wall Mount Light Sconces Gilt Bronze Hunt Trumpet Bronze Dore
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair Large Antique Wall mount light Sconces Gilt Bronze Hunt Trumpet Bronze Dore . Hunting Lodge Theme The hunt . For a high end design and mo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pale Gray Italian Hand Painted Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian hand painted mirror, incorporating both gold and clear pale gray, this mirror is simple & elegant. The gold trims the leaf edges.
I...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted 2-Tier Dessert Table by P. E. Guerin
By P. E. Guerin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming early 20th century Louis XVI style mahogany, gilt bronze mounted and parcel-gilt ovoid two-tier tea or dessert table by P. E. Guerin. The twin-top dessert with quad-suppor...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Carved Chair with Beige Upholstery
Located in San Marino, CA
A very sweetly carved French wingback armchair with solid linen-look upholstery. Removable seat cushion and lighter wood trim, circa 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
French Engraving "The Monument"
Located in Carmel, CA
"The Monument"
W H Toms, scup (engraver)
Plate size; 13.75 X 8.25
Frame size: 23.5 X 18
The print is hand colored, and framed with museum grade mat and carved frame.
Category
1790s Antique Louis XVI Furniture
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Bronze Louis XVI Fauteuils in New Yellow Damask Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Classic French Louis XVI Fauteuils in a Great painted finish with New Yellow Damask Upholstery. Add Instant Classic French Style to your decor. Beautiful Classical chairs!
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Louis XVI-Style Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning set of four Louis XVI-Style side chairs featuring hand carved fluted legs and beading surrounding the frame of the chairs. The chairs are painted in a traditional ...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Framed 18th Century Study for Aubusson Tapestry on Canvas
Located in Carmel, CA
This cartoon is a pattern for a Louis XVI settee. The notation and measurements are handwritten on the cutout of the settee pattern. The study offers a motif and color guide for the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Fabric
Set of Louis XVI Style Balloon Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A good set of four painted Louis XVI style balloon back chairs. Originally caned, then upholstered. Could be re-caned or reupholstered. Lovely carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Reproduction Louis XVI Rush Seat Bar Stool with Back Support
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Reproduction Louis XVI rush seat bar stool with back support.
Materials and techniques notes: Wood with rush seat. Side chairs $847, armchairs ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rush
Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette, Terra Cotta Bust of Marie Antoinette
By Jean-Baptiste Nini 1
Located in Vista, CA
After Jean-Baptiste Nini
(French, 1717-1786) inscribed "J. B. Nini, 1780" on shoulder of bust.
Mounted in a neoclassical gilt-brass surround.
In a technique of his own inventi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Elegant Louis XVI Cherrywood Secrétaire Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Leather, Cherry
18th C French Oil Lamp with tools
Located in Carmel, CA
This four candle oil lamp is French and is brass. The turned column is adjustable for height. The three tools include the stamp, scissors and poke. The ring finial is a hand and d...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chandelier Gilt Bronze Opaline with Figurine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare chandelier in gilt bronze with an original green opaline and figurine
which hold the branches, plus you have a light that illuminate the opaline in the middle.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Green & Giltwood Carved Trumeu Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style green painted and parcel-gilt wood carved trumeau mirror frame. The elongated frame surmounted with giltwood carved wreaths, leaves, urns, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical Louis XVI Shield Back Caned Fauteuil
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchair carved in the neoclassical taste featuring a shield backrest. Highly carv...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze eight-light chandelier with superb quality chasing and gilt, the arms surmounted with floral decorations in the form of a bouquet...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Louis XVI Cherrywood Secrétaire Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Louis XVI cherrywood secrétaire cabinet.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Leather
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Huge Carved Italian Paladin Giltwood Lamp by Randy Esada Designs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge carved Italian Paladin giltwood lamp by Randy Esada.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie Vitrine Table -Henri Dasson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine Museum Quality French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Mounted Bijouterie (Jewelry) Vitrine Table by Henri Dasson, with a glazed, hinged top a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French 19th-20th C. Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Commode Vitrine Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze-Mounted Mahogany and Satiné Parquetry Vitrine Commode-Server, attributed to Maison Forest. The rectangular body s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Kingwood Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Ladies Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century louis XVI style kingwood parquetry and ormolu-mounted ladies writing table, the body surrounded by bronze moldings. The apron repeats the parquet...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Classic French Louis XVI Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI side chairs in new gray lacquer finish and gold stripe todd hase upholstery. Add some Classic Style to y...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Carved White Oak Nightstand with 3 drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI style 3 drawer nightstand in a beautiful natural white oak finish. The elegant design of this Louis XVI nightstand features intricate detailing and craftsmanship that exude...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Oak
White Oak Carved French Louis XVI Style Bench Upholstered in Linen with Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the exquisite Louis Bench for Bloom Home, elegantly upholstered in Belgian linen for a touch of sophistication and luxury. Its solid white oak legs are meticulously carve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Boudoir Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved Boudoir side chairs. The low giltwood carved frames with a padded tapered backrest crowned with carved crossed flaming tor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
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.