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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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Wood and Gilded Stucco Mirrors, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI Style Wood and Gilded Stucco Mirrors, Early 20th Century. Pair of wooden and gilded stucco mirrors, early 20th century, Louis XVI style. h:55cm, w: 37cm, d: 5,5cm
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Stucco, Wood

Richly carved table, Southern Europe, first half of the 20th century. After reno
Located in Chorzów, PL
A large table from the first half of the 20th century. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 81 cm / width 193 cm / depth 100 cm
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

An Antique French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A petit antique 19th century Carrara Marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner The console jambs twin fluted terminating in classical square Patarae corner blocks. The bow fronted fri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair Of Large Terracotta Busts, Apollo And Diana, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large terracotta busts depicting Apollo, crowned with laurel, and Diana, with a forehead surrounded by a crescent moon, from the Louis XVI period. These busts are presented ...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Terracotta

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century French Louis 16th style bed, decorative carved design, painted, upholstered in vintage laurel wreath. Design fabric by Design Archive.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bedside Tables
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1890 A pair of Louis XVI style mahogany bedside tables with white marble tops, brass galleries, reading slides to one side and a single drawer to the frieze, all suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this stunning Carrara marble clock, a masterpiece capturing a statue of a graceful young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A 'pot-bellied' garden urn in grey-lacquered cast iron, and decorated with egg and dart mouldings round the lip, and classical gadrooning below. This eye-catching antique planter sit...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Iron

Earthenware Rabbit on Turtle, Attributed to Emile Galle, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This earthenware is showing a rabbit on a turtle. This is a French work, attributed to famous designer and maker Emile Galle. Circa end of 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Earthenware, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

Antique French Serpentine Console Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French serpentine console side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of exceptional quality and is a very useful size...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

SALE 19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique French mahogany inlaid Ladies writing desk made circa 1890. The fall front opens to reveal an interior of leather writing surface, and bank of three drawe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
French Louis XVI style two-seat sofa, hand-carved in solid wood, upholstered with a white Calico and painted in an aged white gesso.
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2010s English Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Antique Dressing Table, circa 1890, France
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique dressing table from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin: France Wood: walnut + marble Dim...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine original antique fireplace surround in the Louis XVI style of the 19th century. In perfect condition from Paris and executed in Skyros de Grèce Marble Measures: 145 cm Exterio...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis XVI Style Wooden Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th Century hand carved wooden fireplace mantel that will bring a cozy ambiance to your sitting room.  
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18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Period Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and ornate statuary marble fireplace, in the manor of Louis XVI, good quality carving to this piece throughout, fully cleaned and restored and ready to fit. Fire Opening Size...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Statuary Marble

Stunning Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier, Paris, France, circa 1980s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful solid bronze chandelier made by LG Paris (Maison Lucien Gau), Paris, France. The chandelier has six scroll arms and displays great elegance, than...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Elegant French Console Table
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming vintage French console table, Louis XVI style, with lovely groovework in the tapered legs. There are two drawers, with charming r...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Small 19th Century French Boulle Bureau Plat
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality small late 19th century French Boulle inlaid bureau plat, having an inset leather top, brass inlay and tortoiseshell to the top, frieze and legs, gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer with a Bramah lock...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Boch Frères Keramis Royal Blue Three-Piece Clock Garniture, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
An impressive antique Belgian Boch Frères Keramis pottery 3-piece clock set includes a clock and two vases on ornate bronze bases and is decorated with lion heads on the sides. This ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Louis the xvi Style Gilt and Painted Wood Mirror, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Louis the XVI style mirror is made of gilt and painted wood. This is a French work, 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone. One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit. It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece. It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina. This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have, we are happy to help! Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Sandstone

Tall Handsome Louis XVI Mirror
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming and tall antique Louis XVl mirror from France. Dating back to around 1820-30, with a beautifully crafted wooden frame, richly ornamented with many details, such as twisted r...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Parquetry Inalid Side / Coffee Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French late 19th century parquetry inlaid Kingwood side / coffee table, having gilded ormolu moldings, raised on elegant cabriole legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Paul Sormani '1817-1866', Louis XVI Games Table
Located in BARSAC, FR
Paul Sormani (1817-1866) Very elegant mahogany and mahogany veneer games table with a so-called "mouchoir" opening. Square in shape, four legs covered with gilt brass fluting and ha...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and patinated bronze mantel clock. Having three putti mounted to the top each playing musical instruments. The clock having an ei...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Louis XVI Style Boulle Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th century French boulle pier cabinets in the style of Louis XVI. Each having marble tops, red boulle inlaid decoration, gilded ormolu mounts. Glazed doors, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Linke Style Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bijouterie Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century mahogany oval table display cabinet, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts depicting cloven hoofed Bacchus influen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and bronze Louis XVI style mantel (fireplace) clock, have cloven hoofed putti supporting the clock, with Bacchus influenced deco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu wall clock, having Rococo influences to the scroll foliate decoration and cherubs above the eight day striking movement, circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Classical 19th Century French Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu mantel clock. Having a broken arch pediment with a twin handled urn to the centre. The inset champlevé enam...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal, in the Style of 'Linke'
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French marble topped classical pedestal, having its original marble top, wonderful elegant gilded ormolu mounts, fine quality marquetry inlaid f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Mahogany Vitrine-Table in Louis XVI Style
Located in Marseille, FR
Showcase presentation mahogany Louis XVI style dating from late 19th century. Ideal vitrine for the presentation of small trinkets. Richly decorated with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and patinated bronze clock garniture, having a pair of seven branch flower like candelabra, being supported by putti, raised on circular plinth bases with scrolling decoration. The clock having bronze patinated mother and three children, one sculpting, one painting and the other reading. Mounted on this beautiful gilded ormolu base with flowers, shells and foliage. The eight day duration clock chimes on the hour and half hour and is signed; Raingo Fres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Style Gilded Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful French 19th century gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a putti mounted to the top holding garlands of flowers, draping down the case, Rams heads and urns of flowers. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

French, Louis XVI Style Enamel Clock Set, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Champleve enamel clock set. The clock having a classical scene of a cherub handing flowers to ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The elegant and finely carved giltwood central base with 18 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different leve...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cut Glass

Statuary Marble Louis XVI Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality statuary marble antique fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The panelled jambs surmounted by carved rosette paterae, the frieze with swags, drapery and foliage to centr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Statuary Marble

French Linke Style Display Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century plum pudding mahogany Louis XVI style vitrine, having a marble top, gilded ormolu mounts, shaped glass panels to the door and sides, three glass shel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

18th Century Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
A fine quality period French, Louis XVI style limestone fireplace. The stop-fluted frieze with carved centre panel of urn and foliage with moulding below. The jambs with a pair of ta...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century Mantel in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of Arabescato marble! Arabescato is a type of marble extracted from the Apennines mountains north of Carrara, Italy. Arabescato marble has always bee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Vitrine of Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in London, GB
A fine vitrine in the manner of Francois Linke Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts, in the Louis XVI Transitional style; rising from bronze foliate sabots, with gent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock, by Raingo Frères, Paris. The porcelain panels signed by Léonard Abel Schilt. The movement stamped 'Raingo F...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Floral Marquetry Side Cabinets with Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts; rising from bracket feet, the cabinets, a true left and right pair, have central doors dressed with well executed floral marquetry p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

20th Century Classic French Chandelier in antique Louis Seize Style bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Massively beautifully chiselled brass metal, gilded. Strongly ornamented baluster shafts, of which sixteen volute-like curved luminaries emerge. Vase-shaped grommets on profiled eave...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantle in Blue Turquin & Statuary Marbles
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XVI style chimney piece of blue turquin and white statuary marbles. The white frieze with a central vase of flowers flanked by suspen...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Set of four Louis XVI Armchairs, France 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Dating back to 1780, this set of four Louis XVI armchairs exudes timeless elegance and classic sophistication. Each chair features an oval-shaped back adorned with intricate floral m...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Mounted Secretaire
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style ormolu and Sèvres porcelain mounted secretaire French, c. 1840 Height 127cm, width 76cm, depth 37cm This magnificent secretaire was crafted around 1840 from ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Maison Jansen's Settees - Banquettes
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual pair of curved Maison Jansen's settees, lacquered carved wood with silk blue velvet upholstery. In the style of Louis XVI, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Silk, Velvet, Wood

19th Century Mahogany Gueridon
By Adam Weisweiler
Located in Paris, FR
Collection Rothschild. Mahogany Gueridon after a model of Adam Weisweiler with mahogany and amboyna burl veneer. The tabletop with 4 pull tabs, rests on four fluted uprights legs c...
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1850s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany, Amboyna

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN GOLDEN WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
Fascinating small mirror in carved and mecha-gilded wood, characterized by a frame decorated with scrolls and vegetal elements. The cymatium, an architectural substructure and corbel...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. This fine set of wall sconces is crafted entirely of gilded bronze and decorated with elements typica...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
On this Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi it's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze decorations such as branch's ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Louis XVI style five-arm chandelier of gilt bronze and parcel patinated, extremely ornate with great details, France, 1880-1890. This wonderful piece is in its original condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

20th ROCHE BOBOIS FRANCE Louis XVI style WALL MIRROR
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and really gorgous mirror made by a French master craftsman, following the extraordinary mirrors Louis XIV (1643 – 1715). Made of finely carved , gilded and silver wood with an aged effect. Body with a quadrangular profile and an exuberant forelock at the top. These two parts present the typical elements of Louis XIV mirrors. The main body presents a double corridor, the interior with smaller mirrors. In addition, ornaments in the corners and half of each side that enhance its shape. In the upper part, a large crest develops, which presents in its central area the cup of abundance, framed by a multitude of rockeries that create a kind of ephemeral architecture. Floral elements scattered throughout the set and a large fleshy acanthus leaf that crowns it. It has an extraordinary high quality!!! It comes from the Roche Bobois collection...
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1990s French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Antique French Giltwood & Painted Wood Louis XVI Period Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XVI period mirror, circa 1780. Antique carved giltwood (gildind to the leaf) frame orned with stylised pearls, mounted on an aged patina grey painted woodwork. A...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood, Glass

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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