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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.

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Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Style Armchair, Straw Seat, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oval armchair with ribbed legs, elliptical seat and backrest, recurve armrests, seat and backrest in woven natural straw in good condition. Marks of use on the arms. Take into a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Straw, Wood, Walnut

Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstery is in very good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

1950s Gilt and Painted French Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of 1950s ivory and gilt painted French bergere chairs. They are in very good condition with some age appropriate patina. The silk striped cushions...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Parcel Painted Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood top, with cream lacquered and gold gilt...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Cherry, Lacquer, Giltwood

French Carved Pine Console Table with Rouge Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French carved pine console table with rouge marble top. It is a wall mounted piece, and the marble is in good condition. It most likely dates to the 40’s /50’s.
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Mid-20th Century French 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 Giltwood Mirror in the Louis XVI-Style, 19 Th Century with Beveled Plate
Located in Houston, TX
The original gold gilt patina is very soft but also vivid. The foliate garland In a circular sphere is positioned at the crest of this piece. The double Framework also enhances the beauty of this sophisticated mirror. It has a wide bevel and clear plate...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved centre hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

20th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top, Bronze and Walnut Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a white marble, cabriole legs. Three dovetailed small drawers with brass details in pulls each table.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century French gilt bronze and beaded crystals chandelier with 12 lights
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Painted Demilune Consoles with Mirrored Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Louis XVI style, painted and parcel silvergilt demilune wall-mounting consoles, each top of mirrorplate on antique table base with fielded a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Large Black Lacquer Extending Dining Room Table by Maison Jansen, France 1955.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant black lacquered extending dining room table (3 leaves) on casters with pull rings. Minimal brass details. 3 leaves ( 60 cm -115 cm each) In the style of Louis XVI, the table ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mahogany Meuble d'Appui
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany and White Marble Top Meuble d'Appui, late 19th century, fitted with a central cupboard enclosing two shelves. 44" H x 50" W x 19" D. Keywo...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Chandelier with Pate De Verre Glass by Noverdy
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French Louis XVI style three-light bronze chandelier with orange and blue pate de Verre glass lampshades signed ”Noverdy France” by Jean Noverdy. An ornate bronze fixture d...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Directoire Style Gilt Trumeau Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 50 1/4in W: 31 1/2in D: 2 1/2in This French Louis XVI Directoire Style Gilt Trumeau Wall Hanging Mirror is an exceptional example of mid 20th century french decor! Thi...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Furniture

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Composition

Antique inlaid chest of drawers, France, around 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
This antique chest of drawers dates from the mid-19th century and represents the refinement of French design. Its marble top gives it a unique character, adding elegance and a luxuri...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Vernis Martin Decorated Giltwood Vitrine
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XIV style Vernis Martin vitrine with hand painted panels, cast bronze mounts and curved glass. Raised on cabriole legs with foliate cast brass trim throug...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine french 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry round side or center table, in the manner of Théodore Millet. The circ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI, Silverware Cabinet, Chest Console
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Louis XVI style silverware cabinet in blackened wood, featuring four dovetailed drawers adorned with gilt bronze and brass rods and handles, and a lower shelf. This type of cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved and Aubusson Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved and Aubusson (worn) tapestry upholstered fauteuils a la reine armchairs. The banded oval back surmounted by a carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Armoire Dresser, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style armoire dresser or linen press By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, 1960s Beautiful carved cherry wood, with original brass...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Early 1900s French Caned Louis XVI Style Porte-Revues Music Sheet Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the early 1900s, this porte-revues or music sheet holder has been hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI. The caned sides are surmounted by a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Crystal and Bronze Dore Five-Light Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or living room with this elegant pair of antique gilt sconces. Crafted in France, circa 1960, each fixture features the traditional Louis XVI ribbon bow at the...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Noble Portraits, Late 18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A distinguished pair of noble portraits Likely painted by Hans Hansen (1769–1829) or another artist from Circle of Jens Juel. These portraits are masterfull...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Console Table with Inset Onyx Top
Located in Miami, FL
18th century French Louis XVI giltwood console table with inset onyx top Offered for sale is a rare and fine quality late 18th cent...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuil of Large Scale, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual circa 1780 Italian Neapolitan Louis XVI style fauteuil or open-armchair of large "Palazzo" scale having acanthus and lambs-tongue carved fruitwood frame in original 'creme...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fruitwood, Giltwood

Pair of French Early 20th Century Upholstered Stools with Giltwood Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French upholstered and gilded stools from the early 20th century. This elegant pair of French Louis XVI style stools from circa 1920 features a new muslin upholstery applied on the rectangular seat. The body of the stools is made of gilded wood. The legs are typical of the Louis XVI decorative vocabulary: rosettes on the knees over thin fluted legs at the top with reeding in their lower part. This pair of French giltwood stools...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood

21st Century silvered brass soap dish
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century silvered brass soap dish. This soap dish is simple and elegance in the same time. The fusions in the base are in lost-wax casting : "Flowers". Each object is handcraf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French Louis XV1 style striking figural ormolu-mounted white marble clock. The beautifully cast figures of Venus and Cupid are springi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine, Bookcase, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 58 inches in height, this small scale late nineteenth century Louis XVI style mahogany vitrine or bookcase is finished with stunning bronze banding and a red marble top with white veining. Its corners feature fluting with inset bronze filets. Its single door is finished with a bronze border and key surround and opens to reveal an interior with three adjustable shelves. The cabinet rests on Classic finial...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
French bronze and crystal eight-light chandelier with new fabric lamp shades. Eight bronze arms with sockets for the E14 bulb, decorated with multifaceted and shaped crystal glass dr...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Fine French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Carved Guéridon Side Table with Marble Top. The circular gilt wood carved apron with an acanthus tied leaf wreath, raised on four fluted carved leg...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis Xvi Style Petit Bouillotte Marble Top Side Occasional Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Louis Xvi style side occasional tables with thick marble tops & pierced brass gallery surrounds. Smaller in size and of substantial weight; Mid 20th c.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Black Matte Painted Dresser / Cabinet, Refinished, Brass Pulls
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Black Matte Painted Dresser / Cabinet, Refinished, Brass Pulls   Ebony painted dresser or sideboard in the Louise XVI style having tight dove...
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Early 2000s American Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

18th Century French Elm Farm Table
Located in High Point, NC
Late 18th century fabulous and large elm farm table from France. The top is banded all the way around and has pegged construction. This follows down to a hand scalloped apron, whic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Elm

Antique French Baccarat Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and finely crafted Large French Baccarat Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Centerpiece. This very unusual centerpiece showcases a striking oval crystal bowl wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful Large Doré Bronze Louis XVI Lantern Light Fixture Curved Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
An elegant doré bronze five-light lanterns with etched ribbed bronze trim on top and bottom of the lantern are fluted reed trim around a curved glass panel.The fixture has five arms ...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Baker Furniture Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Vanity Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style carved mahogany three-drawer dresser vanity dresser with mirror In the manner of Baker Furniture By Universal Furniture Co. USA, Circa 19...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XVI Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Westwood, NJ
A large French Louis XVI gilt bronze three arm Bouillotte lamp with a large tole painted black adjustable shade, adjustable acanthus wrapped arms, a fluted column with a detailed and...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Rosewood panelled dresser, Lombardy, late 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Rosewood panelled dresser and boxwood inlays, rosewood and stained maple, Lombardy, late 18th century. Elegant Lombard, Louis XVI, three-drawer dresser, panelled in rosew...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Rosewood

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A large antique French Louis XVI style hand-carved giltwood sofa, late 19th century. The frame is constructed from carved wood with water-gilded surface treatment, featuring a centra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Gilt-Bronze, Walnut & Glass Low Table
Located in Huntington, NY
1st Shelf 11.75’’ off ground 16’’ at table top.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Italian Louis XVI style painted wooden frame and hand decorated floral design bench with silk damask blend upholstered seat from the mid century. This bench features hand c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Sterling Silver, Lidded Porcelain Trinket or Snuff Box
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming little sterling silver-lidded porcelain box, possibly used for snoring snuff, or for general trinkets. The silver top is decorated in Louis XVI style, and bears the Minerv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptionally inlaid antique slant-front drafting desk. circa 1900 Hand-crafted in the early 20th century, likely French, one piece desk on frame form, having a sloped fr...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Louis XVI style Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Table, C. 1880, attributed to Paul Sormani.   Very good quality, nice ormolu mounts throughout, presents very well.   Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair Antique French Sevres Portrait Porcelain Ormolu Wall Sconces Candle Lights
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large pair of antique French Sevres porcelain ormolu mounted candle wall sconce lights, mounted with portrait miniatures, circa 1880. The top of each sconce is inset with a Sevres porcelain portrait miniature of Princess Elizabeth the Sister of Louis XVI & Madame De Montesson the wife of Louis Philippe Duke of Orleans...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Bouillotte Table
Located in Austin, TX
Side table, “bouillotte”, in the Louis XVI style from France. This table is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous Fre...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair French Chinoiserie Dore Bronze & Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Form Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Massive and Quite Unusual Pair of 19th Century Antique French Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Dore Bronze and Chinese Cloisonné Elephant Form Candelab...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Carved Window Bench 19th Century.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood carved window bench 19th Century Elegant French Baroque style ornately carved and gilded window bench. It features six cabriole legs on scroll feet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

1920s Ferguson Bros Louis XVI French Carved Mahogany Plant Stand with Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare 1920s Ferguson Brothers Furniture (1878-1945) French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Plant Stand with Gallery. Measures 9 inches in diameter at...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

French Louis XVI Style Light Walnut Commode with Three Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style light walnut commode from the 20th century with three drawers, fluted side posts and legs, ornate hardware. This French Louis XVI style light walnut commode ...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With handsome Dark Stained and very well-carved frame depicting Scrolls and Shells. The divided Settee Back with separate Pads and the Legs terminating in a Snail’s Head foot. Uphols...
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Maitland Smith Louis XVI Style Carved Gilded Wood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Forney, TX
An extraordinary carved giltwood fauteuil armchair by fine quality luxury furniture designer Maitland Smith. Excellent quality, showcasing exceptional carving, gilding, detailing, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Giltwood

Matched Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, 18th C., Signed AP Dupain
By Adrien-Pierre Dupain
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched pair of 18th century French Louis XVI fauteuils in original painted finish, one bearing the stamp of Adrian Pierre Dupain (Maitre 1772). Dupain's pieces are in important p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Beech

Beautifully Hand Painted / Gilt French Porcelain Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your dining or decor with this beautifully hand-painted and gilt gold-decorated French Limoges Porcelain Footed Tableware Centerpiece Bowl. This exquisite piece is a true wor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gueridon by Henry Dasson.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gueridon by Henry Dasson. Sophisticated 19th century ormolu and Mahogany Gueridon after Adam Weisweiler (1750-1810). The Gueridon, fashioned in the L...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box. French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

Dramatic French Louis XVI Painted Daybed or Twin Size Single Bed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed from the early 20th century with foliage carved decor and lovely eggshell blue paint with gold embellishments. The sides are meticulously...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

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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