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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
French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gueridon
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This charming 20th Century Louis XVI style mahogany gueridon makes a fine addition to any traditional or transitional interior, made with the care and techniques as a period original...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Italian Ebonized And Giltwood Side Tables W/ French Louis XV Styling -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of ebonized side tables with gilt accents. They have a modern interpretation of Louis XV styling. Each table has a single drawer. They are unmarked.
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Poplar

Carved Giltwood French Louis XVI Petit Point and Needlepoint Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XVI giltwood bench showcases the refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty of neoclassical design. The bench features a hand-carved giltwood frame with exqu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

A French Painted Louis XVI-Style Daybed, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant white-painted frame with teal upholstery, featuring arched footboards flanked by turned posts topped with decorative finials. A refined example of Louis XVI-inspired design, ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers, Marble & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French, Louis XVI style chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed drawers with bronze and brass de...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style Regency Bureau Plat writing desk on brass casters boasting striking tooled leather top, five dovetail drawers with locks & working key; ebonized faux bamboo styling ...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful 18th century chest is made of fruitwood and a beautiful marble top.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

La Chasse Au Lion, The Lion Hunt, Monumental Bronze Sculpture after Aime Millet
By Aimé Millet
Located in Long Island City, NY
“La Chasse Au Lion”, “The Lion Hunt”, A Monumental French Orientalist Bronze Sculpture after Aime Millet (1818–1891), circa late 19th century.   This bronze sculpture of The Lion Hun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Writing Table with Leather Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This small scale late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut lady's writing desk features a gold tooled black leather top. A single drawer pulls out from the side using a ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Velvet Settee
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique soft coral pink velvet settee with paint decorated, carved wood frame, France, circa 1880. Beautiful design with flared sides and back and a superbly carved wood frame with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Down, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant walnut & marble commode from France, 19th century, with finely carved decoration in the Louis XVI style, fitting with Empire and transitional tastes just the same. The top...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Wall Sconces Appliques Lights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Giltwood Wall Candle Sconces, 1960's Italy. Elegant wall sconces with beautiful detail throughout, including bows and ribbons as well as leaves and tassels. The hand-paint...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Theodore Haviland Limoges Jewelry Box, Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box by Haviland
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Haviland Limoges Jewelry Box, Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box, Louis XVI style porcelain jewelry box. A lovely Haviland Limoges jewelry box or trinket box perfect for storing...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Porcelain

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Walnut Commode, Chest with Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period walnut commode or chest of drawers features its original Saint Anne marble top. Its three drawers of dovetail construction are de...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Early 20th Century Giltwood Wingback Bergere Carved Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI wingback bergere carved with flowers, lotus-leaf, acanthus and ribbon moulded frames, on lovely fluted tapering legs. Wonderful pale yellow upholstery in gre...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Round Carved Walnut Dining Breakfast Table 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XVI style round walnut dining table. Features four reeded and tapered legs leading to a bun foot. Each legg has a carved block along the top. The table originally had...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French Patinated Wood Bed Full Size or Double Bed Louis XVI Style, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French mid-century bed made circa 1900, in the Louis XVI style. The painting is the original but the bed has been patinated recently to refresh the finishing. The upholtery is in goo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Upholstery

Set of Eight Maitland Smith French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of eight mahogany dining chairs attributed to Maitland-Smith. The chairs feature a large tufted back with an hourglass form. The set consists of six side chairs and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Secretary Chest Commode, Carrara Marble
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique French Louis XVI secretary chest of drawers topped with a white Carrara marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs and thorough dressed in bronze and brass details...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Furniture

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Linen, Oak

Early XIX Light Blue Floral Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Chest, Blue Measurements: H. 88 cm - W. 149 cm - D. 64 cm Period: about 1810 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large painted Tyrolean chest, entir...
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1810s Austrian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fir

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s
Located in Cantù, IT
Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror in the Louis XVI style, dating to the 19th century, with incredible, carved gilt wood detail set off by the ebonized (painted) backpanel. At the top of the pie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Flat Desk with Brass Detailing and Green Leather Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XVI style flat desk in mahogany, double-sided and beautifully proportioned, featuring classic neoclassical details and refined craftsmanship. The desk opens at the f...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of French Painted Bedside End Tables with Two Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This pair of French two drawer nightstands or bedside tables have been constructed from solid wood and have been painted in a light neutral gray cream color. Classic details on this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Armchairs or Fauteuils with original Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils in carved walnut wood, with stunning Aubusson tapestry upholstery, all in very good condition. Lovely floral pattern on the tapestry, origin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A graceful pair of French twin beds each with a finely carved giltwood frame with classical detailing, including central floral crests, fluted posts, beaded moldings, and rosettes. T...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

4 Panel Needle point Room Divider
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This 4 panel needlepoint room divider is an elegant fusion of decorative artistry and practical design. Hand-stitched with intricate floral motifs, it showcases urns overflowing with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Textile

Italian-Made French Louis XVI Style Silver and Gold Leaf Marble Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Italian Louis XVI style console table showcases timeless neoclassical elegance with a refined combination of silver and gold leaf accents and a richly veined marble to...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Breccia Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Dining wood and gold leaf
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Dining wood and gold leaf This exquisite pair of Louis XVI armchairs dates back to the early 19th century and is a perfect example of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Italian Louis XVI Style Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Louis XVI Style Desk. This handsome Italian desk or writing table has 2 side drawers and 1 center drawer and bronze pulls. Our desk is finished on all sides so it's the perfe...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is a beautiful French 18th Century Louis XVI Commode. It is made of mahogany with wonderful Key lock hardware.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Fauteuil Balloon Back Neoclassical Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Drexel Heritage fauteuil armchairs with French Louis XVI / Neoclassical styling that features an ebonized frame with balloon back ribbon accent, scenic cameo ocean landsc...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Demilune Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality in the Na...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Mahogany Louis XVI Style Sideboard / Enfilade
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental Louis XVI style walnut enfilade, having a Carrara marble top over three drawers and cabinets leading to interior shelf storage, featuring brass hardware rising on tapered ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt wood torchiere floor lamp. Turned pole with dark aged patina and bright tôle uplight shade. Rewired with new cord. Circa 1890-1900. Dimensi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Solid Walnut Antique Chest of Drawers, Restored
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant antique Italian chest of drawers dating back to the second half of the 18th century, Louis XVI period. An extremely refined chest of drawers, whose characteri...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Louis XVI marquise bergère, better known as a chair and a half, from the 19th century. This example offers timeless sophistication, the lines and ornamentation are spare all...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Down

Antique French Painted Demi Lune Cabinet Commode 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique French Louis XVI revival demi lune commode with beautiful hand painted decoration in the manner of Francois Boucher, Circa 1920 in date. The half moon s...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Satinwood

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature a distinctive arched crest back with a woven cane inset. The beech frames have a painted or glazed finish with an intentionally faded patina to mimic age. The grey painted frames have subtle scarlet accents on the feet and . The generous seats are newly upholstered with an off-white fabric that compliments the painted frames. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The molded frames have intricate details throughout. Classic Gustavian style and profile with a desirable aged patina on the finish. Erin Lane Estate...
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20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Beech

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie Green Lacquered Lighted Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI Chinoiserie style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet with hand-painted Chinoiserie scenes By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Green...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Brass Cradle With Crown & Silk. It includes the original crown and pink silk and Norfolk lace drape and bedding. Provenance: we will include the original ne...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

19th C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Parquetry Two-Tier Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A fine French Louis XV style ormolu mounted parquetry two tier table. Featuring parquetry designs, exquisite curved gilt bronze mounts and a two-tier design, this beautiful tea table...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet Restored circa 1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI style 2-door Walnut Bookcase or China Cabinet still with its wavy Original French glass. Previously restored many years ago and has a nice patina. Comes with...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Bronze Rams Head Ormolu 3 Tier Round Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Bronze Rams Head Hoof Foot Ormolu 3 Tier Round Side Table with Marquetry Inlay. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 15.75" W x 15.75" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Blue Painted Bedside End Tables with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic French pair of three drawer Swedish Gustavian blue nightstands or bedside tables that have been constructed from solid wood featuring dove tailed drawers. Classic details o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuil armchair. This lovely chair is a genuine antique and feature a genuine giltwood finish. It is beautifully worn and the silk upholster...
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats. ...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Grange French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style display cabinet or bookcase By Grange France, Circa Late 20th Century Solid cherry wood, with brass hardware. Cabinet locks, and key ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Painted Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XVI Style painted and silver leafed marble top console table, late 20th century. With a pink marble top with molded front and side edges, a frieze with a central medallion and ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Silver Leaf

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amethyst Glass Prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Italian 1960s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with amethyst drops. The chandelier features a shapely scrolled-iron frame decorated with an abundance of glass bead...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Iron

Late 20th Century Karges French Louis XVI Style Gilt Fauteuil Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Karges French Louis XVI style tapered and fluted leg Fauteuil chair featuring gold gilt finish beautifully upholstered in exquisite vibrant blue Damask. Exceptional quality American...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Damask, Giltwood

Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze - ormolu candlesticks - 19th century - 11" 3/4
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French pair of candlesticks, beautiful finely chiseled ormolu (solid bronze gilt with fine gold) Louis XVI style pattern. Our model is richly ornamented with pearls, gadroons...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Cream Lacquered Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut in original cream lacquered finish, with olive green tr...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style armchairs is constructed of solid walnut. Their beautifully hand carved details includes classic motifs of an interlaced s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XVI Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid mahogany construction that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum qua...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

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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