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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: France
Style: Louis XVI
19th century Gilded Wooden Barometer-thermometer By Benard In Provins France
By Benard 2
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style barometer by Bénard à Provins in gilded and green lacquered wood, carved, decorated with knotted ribbons, foliage and garlands. French work signed Bénard à P...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Puiforcat (Hermes) - French Sterling Silver Vegetable Server & Serving Platter !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent antique 19th century French covered sterling silver vegetable server and accompanying serving platter by the world’s Premier French silversmith “Puiforcat”, currently owned by Hermes, in near new condition, circa 1890s. The art of silversmithing has long been a hallmark of French craftsmanship, embodying a tradition of luxury, precision, and timeless elegance. Among the most revered names in this field is Puiforcat, a silversmith that has become synonymous with exceptional quality and artistry. Founded in the early 19th century, Puiforcat has established itself as a leader in the creation of sterling silverware, including their renowned vegetable servers and serving platters. The story of Puiforcat begins in 1820 when Jean-Baptiste Fuchs established a silversmith workshop in Paris. The Fuchs family, originally from Germany, brought with them a rich tradition of metalworking. In 1832, Jean-Baptiste's son, Emile Fuchs, took over the business and married into the Puiforcat family, a name that would later become iconic in the world of silverware. Emile's son, Jean Puiforcat, inherited the workshop in 1922 and propelled the brand to international acclaim. Puiforcat's reputation for quality and craftsmanship is unparalleled. Each piece is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans who create them. The creation of a single piece of Puiforcat silverware...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Sterling Silver

1900s Louis XVI Giltwood Convex Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very ornate and striking convex mirror, or 'Miroir Sorcière' (witch's mirror) in carved and gilded wood. Circular in shape, the mirror plate itself is displayed within a double bor...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Silver-Plated Candlesticks
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of small, antique Louis XVI style silver-plated candlesticks, with a beaded pearl pattern around the upper rim and the gently flared pedestal base. This matching pair would id...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver Plate

1870s Louis XVI Period Side Table with a Curtain Door
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French 18th century natural wood two-drawers side table dating from Louis XVI era, with a tray top, and a novel, slatted, vertically opening curtain door revealing a usefu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Sconces In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of Louis XVI Style Sconces in Gilt Bronze with two arms of light. Beautiful classic decor including a fire pot and garlands. Work from the end of the 19th century. Very good ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis the 16th Style 4 Panels Brass and Grilling Folding Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large folding fireplace screen with 4 grilling panels and framed by an embossed brass and bronze frieze is decorated with macaroons and garlands dec...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Antique Lithograph in Gilt Frame 'La Douce Résistance'
By Louis Leopold Boilly
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Lithograph by Italian artist Salvatore Tresca (1750–1815) after an original painting by French artist Louis-Léopold Boilly (1761–1845) of a work entitled 'La Douce...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Two-Tiered 'Dumb Waiter' Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This superb antique two-tiered 'Dumb Waiter' serving table dates from the end of 19th century, and is beautifully constructed in mahogany veneer and marble. Crafted in the Louis XVI ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of Louis the 16th style wall lights is made of bronze. This is a French work, finely chiseled. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchair Attributed to Jean Nicolas Blanchard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This supremely comfortable antique French fauteuil is a wonderful example of the Louis XVI style, with its square, padded, slightly reclining ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style Candelabra, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style candelabra, 19th century. A pair of gilt bronze and marble candlesticks in the Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 44cm, D: 25cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Porcelain Bowl in the Style of the Sèvres Manufactory, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large porcelain bowl in the style of the Sèvres manufactory, Napoleon III period. An important porcelain and ormolu bowl, Louis XVI style, Napoleon III period, 19th century, porcela...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI style 3-arm gilt silver metal living room lamp - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI style gilt silver metal lamp with three light arms decorated with a fluted shaft and pearl friezes. Large living room lamp with 3 lights with silk lampshade and...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

Tall Gilded Carved Wood Candelabra on a Patinated Base
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This decorative tall candelabra is made of a gilded carved wood on a patinated base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Coffee Cup in Porcelain of Sevres, from the 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Coffee cup in porcelain of sevres, from the 18th century Beautiful 18th century coffee cup in Sèvres porcelain. Dimensions: H:6.5cm, D: 11cm.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

Louis XVI Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and decorative pair of Louis XVI style wall sconces are made of chiseled bonze. This is a French work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Pair Of Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Superb pair of hand-carved Louis XVI armchairs with openwork backs and comfortable seats. The front legs are sculpted and fluted, the armrest uprights decorated with acanthus leaves,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Important Silver Ewer, Louis XVI style – 19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Magnificent and very large decorative silver-plated ewer in the Louis XVI style. It is decorated with foliage, interlacing, and scrolls. Numerous vine leaves and bunches of grapes ad...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal

Petite Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Bust of a Young Lady
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A lovely gilt bronze bust depicting an elegant young lady, with fashionable frilled bonnet, finely draped clothing and a serene expression. Mounted on a deep blue porcelain and bronz...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Hippolyte Thomas - 36pc French Vermeil 19th Century Dessert Flatware Set !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 36pc antique French 19th century gold plated sterling silver (vermeil) dessert flatware set by internationally renowned French silversmith “Hippolyte...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare, French, Louis XVI style crystal Maison Baguès chandelier. Circa 1950's
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
Sourced in Normandy, France, this stunning example of a bronze and crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès, Paris is in generally very good condition, considering its age, wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Table Centrepiece Silvered Bronze and Mirror Signed Boin-Taburet C. 1880
Located in Crespières, FR
French Oval Table Centrepiece Silvered bronze and Bevelled Mirror signed Bointaburet, 19th century. French centrepiece in silvered bronze, with an ingot mold decorated with Louis XV...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Secretary Stamped Quignon in Paris
By Frederic Gustave Quignon
Located in BARSAC, FR
Gustave-Frédéric Quignon Superb Louis XVI style piece of furniture in very finely carved solid mahogany forming a secretary / document holder cabinet. Opening 6 drawers including...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Set Of 4 Large Cast Iron Garden Vases On Terracotta Bases, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Rare set of 4 large vases identical to the model, in cast iron, on their original terracotta bases, from the 19th century They have a beautiful old patina, and thanks to a recess th...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Iron

French Chest of Drawers Fruit Wood Original Bronze Hardwares Beginning 19th
Located in Miami, FL
Île de France fruit wood commode. End 18th beginning 19th cent. Classical elegant style, excellent original patina and great quality hardware.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI style handcrafted 6-Drawer Chest in cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This chiffonnier 6-drawer chest belongs to our MELANIE collection that proposes handcraft modernized reinterpretated pieces of furniture from the French Directoire style at the end o...
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2010s French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Corner Consoles
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of Louis XVI style gilded wood corner console tables, resting on 1 foot The band is decorated with a face, the top is painted faux marble Louis XVI style console tables, made ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

In The Style Of Sèvres, Pair Of Covered Porcelain Vases, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of covered vases in the Sèvres style, with a bronze mount: the vases are decorated with gallant scenes on the front, signed E Froger, and landscapes on the back; all on a blue b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

In The Taste Of Sèvres, Large Porcelain And Bronze Vase, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large porcelain vase in the style of Sèvers, with bronze ornamentation, mounted on a rotating base and decorated with female figures surrounded by putti at the front and views of gar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis the 16th Style 3 Arms Bronze Wall Lights by Lucien Gau
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of Louis the 16th style 3 arms wall lights is made of bronze. This is a French work by Maison Lucien Gau. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI marquetry and gilt bronze pedestal table with marble top
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XVI-style pedestal table, remarkable for the elegance of its lines and the quality of its materials. The inlaid precious wood veneer belt is richly adorned with two-tone finely...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Wall-Side Pedestal, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XVI style wall-side veneered wood pedestal, mounted with fine gilt-bronze ornaments. Topped with “Brèche” marble.
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Suite Of 6 Louis XVI Style Chairs In Lacquered Wood After A Model By Jacob
Located in BARSAC, FR
Set of 6 Louis XVI style chairs in cream lacquered wood after a model by Jacob with hot air balloon-shaped backrest and large oblong seat. The fabric has been changed by our upholst...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Marble pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pedestal in Allepo breccia marble two colors,elegant and refined ,it can be in any modern and tradition style
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

Exceptional sideboard mahogany with bronze by linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent mahogany dining room buffet Particularly splendid for this type of ceremonial furniture from this prolific period this sideboard is very rare by the quality of the maho...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Patinated 6-Light Chandelier "aux Termes"
By François Rémond, Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A very fine French Ormolu and patinated metal nine-lights figural chandelier "aux Termes" In chiseled, gilded and patinated bronze, the shaft consists of an ovoid-shaped vase in blued patinated bronze...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Metal

Important Louis XVI Commode Stamped Gervais Durand
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional commode in mahogany and flamed mahogany veneer opening three doors and three drawers in the belt. Central projection and amounts with concave sides, a beautiful white mar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Walnut Bedside Table – Early 20th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Elegant walnut nightstand dating from the Early 20th century, designed in the Louis XVI style. This refined piece stands on four turned legs, typical of the period, and features a be...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Portrait of a young woman in an gilt oval frame, pastel drawing, 18th century
Located in NICE, FR
Portrait of a Young Woman, pastel drawing, presented in its original oval frame protected by glass, 18th century Delightful portrait of a young noblewoman in the fashion of the late...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Paste, Paper

A French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock by Denière
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock In the form of a fluted column, the circular enamel dial with Arabic chapters and pierced lyre and fleur-de-lys shaped giltmetal ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

2 Cast Iron Garden Vases On Base, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
2 cast iron garden vases, 19th century, on a cement base (made about 30 years ago) These two vases are of a very good size, but do not  constitute a pair because they differ slightl...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Iron

panneau en laque XVIIIe siècle
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Panneau en bois et laque, décorations et cadre dorés Origine Italie (Piémont) XVIIIe siècle
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Rare French Antique Trumeau Mirror Louis XVI Style Romantic Painting, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
Rare French giltwood trumeau mirror, circa 1930, in the Louis XVI style with a painting of a romantic genre scene (oil on canvas) in the manne...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century
Located in Munster, NRW
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons. France, 18th century A pair of tall andirons, or firedogs, completely restored. Made of wrought iron in France du...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Louis the 16th Bronze and White Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 16th wall sconces is made of bronze and white painted bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Important Pair of Louis the 16th Style Gilded Carved Wood Wall Sconces with Crys
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This important pair of Louis the 16th style wall sconces is made of gilded carved wood with crystal garlands. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Commode Transition with Marquetry of Quartefeuille
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional commode from the transition period in rosewood veneer in amaranth frames and green tinted wood threads. Superb marquetry decoration with a beautiful upper frieze on the front and on the sides with quarte-leaf motifs, always on the front three panels of rosewood in butterfly wings delimited by double Greek friezes. Saint Anne gray...
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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Paire de tableaux dit " Arte Povera"
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Paire de panneaux à décor " Arte Povera" Bois peint et papiers découpés, collés à motifs de cirque et funambules Italie (Venise) Fin XVIIIe siècle
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Louis XVI Style Pair of Silver Plated and Crystal Candle Holders by Morlot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine pair of antique silver-plated candle holders in the Louis XVI style, dating from the 19th century, each topped with a cut crystal drip tray and featuring a glittering fri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique French, Louis XVI bronze fireplace set (outils de cheminée)
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI bronze fireplace set. Was found in a castle in France, Normandy. Very nice piece with the four tools, log pick and tongs, shovel and ash brooms. The bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XVI Commode in Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Elegant Commode from the Louis XVI period in blond mahogany veneer with beautiful ornamentation of gilded and chiseled bronze. Central projection, front uprights with a cutaway adorned with rudent grooves, also projection on the rear uprights still decorated with rudent grooves, the whole finished with four sheathed feet presented in alignment with the uprights, which constitutes a rather rare assembly. White veined Carrara marble top molded. Refined work with lines and details in a very Parisian style, the inventory marks on the back accentuate the mystery of the origin and ancient provenance...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

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 Louis XVI Tea Cocktail Table Console
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French elegance with this fine and slender Louis XVI table. Can be used as a console in a bathroom or as a tea or cocktail table in a living room or in an office. Rare and uncommon ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Twisted Wrought Iron Andirons with Finials, French, circa 1920
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wrought iron andirons is made of a twisted central part with ribbons on the base and a large finial on top. They are French, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French, Louis XVI style, bronze, candle sconces. Circa early 1900s
Located in CARENTAN-LES-MARAIS, FR
This utterly gorgeous pair of early French, solid bronze, wall lights, depicting Greek Goddesses, certainly makes an impression on any wall. The quality, weight and detailing of the ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Subject Representing a Monkey and its Young.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject representing a monkey and its young. An 18th century Meissen porcelain subject, circa 1760, depicting a monkey and its young. H: 15cm, W: 1...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XVI Inspired Mirror, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
French Antique Louis XVI-Inspired Mirror, 19th Century – A Timeless Masterpiece This French antique mirror, inspired by the Louis XVI style and dating from the 19th century, embodie...
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1830s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

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.

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