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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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Style: Louis XVI
French Iroko Armoire with Beveled Mirrors in the Louis 16 Revival Style, 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Armoire with two beveled mirrors Revival Louis 16 style iroko veneer. Finished interior with Shelves and two little drawers. Two doors and one large drawer. Made circa 1900. G...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal,golden bronze and "Capodimonte" bisquit roses potiche. This potiche is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand ground crystal. On request to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI Style French Striped Settee, Manner of Jansen, circa 1940
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Louis XVI style French settee in the manner of Maison Jansen, circa 1940. Elegant profile with rolled arms, carved conical feet, and fully welted new upholstery. Fully r...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 19th century Louis XVI gold leaf gilt French Pier mirror with crest
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a stunning and rare tall pier mirror that was made in Southern France in the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The mirror frame is lavishly adorned with many natural orn...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Early 20th Century Table Rafraichissoir
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful table called Rafraichissoir is originally use to put bottles into the brass containers with ices cubes. Very convenient to have it beside a sofa. It can be use as well...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Mirror, 1780, Giltwood
Located in Leimen, DE
Step into the opulent world of 18th-century France with this exquisite Louis XVI Mirror. Crafted in the 1780s, this mirror showcases the epitome of French craftsmanship and design. ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Tole Chinoiserie Tulip Jardinieres Mounted as Table Lamps, early 20thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper sections with graduated oval green painted pots inside angled wire frames, these posts resting atop larger black and chinoiserie panted jardinieres with gilt painted pierce...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Tin

21st Century, Hand-Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Vase
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze potiche. This potiche is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand ground crystal. On request to customer can modificate the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Sevres, Louis XVI style vase / lamp, late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive late 19th Century French Serves, Louis XVI style Cobalt blue porcelain and gilded ormolu vase / lamp. Having this wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, two putti on top the o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

21st Century Crystal and Golden Bronze Bowl with malachite stones
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century bowl in hand-carved clear crystal and with finely chiseled lost wax castings embellished with malachite stones, the base is in white marble. On request to customer can m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Crystal, Malachite

Two Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Gilded Bronze Italian Medusa Wall Sconces
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two Italian wall sconces made in early 20th century, gilded bronze is in perfect conditions, they need regular e14 bulbs and work 110-240 volts, electric wire is external. They are d...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and golden Bronze Clock
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century Hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze clock. This clock is in hand-carved clear crystal. This clock has the quarts and mechanical movement. On request to customer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood armchairs. Each chair is supported by four round tapered and fluted Giltwood legs with richly carved rosette blocks atop...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly detailed and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This magnificent thirty arm thirty light chandelier is centered by a topie shaped Cry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Bed with Caning is a remarkable work of the furniture maker's art! Sculpted from walnut, it features artistry exhibited from the crown of the headboard to the arbalette base of the footboard which happens to match the side rails. The gracefully arched headboard consists of complex hand-carved molding surrounding a Greek coin border all across the crown, centered with an exquisitely rendered wreath of roses tied together with flowing ribbon. Egg finials on foliate bases adorn the corners, underneath which are rosettes and bell flowers, with more rosettes on the corner of the caned panel. As should be the case, the footboard has received equal attentions of the sculptor, with a boldly molded framework in an ovoid shape centered with a laurel wreath tied with ribbon mounted atop the double caned panel. Triangular rosettes provide an accent, with square rosettes serving as end caps on each corner under which are more bell flowers. The original painted finish has achieved a lovely patina and a charming state of distress that only adds to the allure and desirability of this magnificent work of the cabinetmaker's art! Accommodates full mattress with extra width to spare, or a custom mattress that can use queen sheets...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane, Walnut, Paint

21st Century Crystal and Golden Bronze potiche with malachite stones
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century potiche in hand-carved clear crystal and with finely chiseled lost wax castings embellished with malachite stones, the base is in white marble. On request to customer ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Marble

French Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French petite mirror is the Louis XVI style. The painted gilt carved frame has a pierced crest depicting a military helmet, sword, shield, quivers and ax. The original mirror plate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Paint, Giltwood, Mirror

Italian 18th Century Louis XVI Period Walnut, Burl Walnut, And Tulipwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 18th century Louis XVI period Walnut, Burl Walnut, and Tulipwood commode. The four door chest is raised by fine square tapered legs below the straight frieze. At t...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tulipwood, Walnut

French Louis XVI-Style sideboard/buffet mahogany with white marble top by Rinck
Located in Houston, TX
This unique louis XVI Style buffet is made of the best quality Flame mahogany and has a very white clean marble on the Top . It has four doors that open to sturdy shelves. It has two...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Vintage Regency Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage French settee. A chic Louis XVI style frame in a beautiful down filled a linen/cotton upholstery. Acquired from a Palm a each estate.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Baker Furniture Style Louis XVI Mahogany Shield Back Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Louis XVI or Georgian style shield back dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved mahogany, with needlepoint floral upholstere...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in the 1960's. All my furniture can be picked up in t...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane

19th Century Grey Painted French Carved End of Bed or Fireside Bench
Located in Essex, MA
Grey-painted Louis XVI-style curved end of bed or fireside bench ready to be reupholstered in your choice of fabric. It is upholstered in a polished chintz with a large goose-down p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Rock Crystal & Crystal Girandole Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and highly quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal and Crystal Girandole lamps. Each six light Girandole is raised by a circular Ormolu base with a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in white Carrara marble circa 1880 with cast iron interior Dimensions of the cast iron hearth: 66 x 74.5 cm Marble fireplace hearth...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Iron

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Wooden Mantel with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the style of Louis XVI, this striking French wood mantel dates to the 1900s. Decorative motifs during the reign of Louis XVI were inspired by ancient civilizations (Ro...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Mantelpiece in Campan Green Marble
Located in New York, NY
19thc mantelpiece in the style of a bow-fronted Louis XVI in Campan Green marble with carved central cartouche and corner blocks. Opening: 40"W x 35"H Rebate 10" Overall: 52 1/2"W x ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis XVI Style King Size Mahogany Bed by Leighton Hall
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a Louis XVI style king size mahogany bed by Leighton Hall. It has classic Louis XVI styling with fluted posts and finials and a paneled hea...
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2010s Philippine Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wood and faux painted Vert de Patricia marble center table. The rectangular table is raised by elegant...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Wood

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with Strass Chrystal topped with a female angel with trumpet. The beautiful skeletonize...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Mahogany Bookcase, Armoire Restored c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Style Bookcase, or if you prefer, Antique French Ebonized Bibliotheque made from solid mahogany over 100-years ago to a very high standard. We have had our share of antique, or supposed to be Antique French mahogany Louis XVI style bookcases, however most tend to be constructed during the 1950’s. This Antique French Ebonized Bookcase is the real deal and is a genuine antique, which our inhouse Old Plank restoration department beautifully restored, with an old school ebonized finish. The French Louis XVI bookcase was completely disassembled (makes for easy ingress and egress), hand-stripped to the bare mahogany wood, restored as necessary and refinished in this deep black Napoleon III style ebonized and brass exterior. One can only imagine what the house must have looked like, or maybe I should have said chateau, where this elegant Antique Louis XVI Bookcase...
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1890s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beautiful French Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Occasional Tables
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this beautiful pair of marble-topped occasional tables in French Louis XVI taste, modern; the square tops above inset ceramic and gilt metal scroll decor...
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Mid-20th Century British Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Fauteuil with New upholstery ‘
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a corona cast with swags of flowers, above a spirally fluted central stem supporting eight scrolled candle-arms cast with acanthus leaves. Electrified.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI, French Arm Chair, Versace Fabric, Giltwood, France, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI, French Arm Chair, Versace Fabric, Giltwood, France, 1960s A Louis XVI style armchair designed and produced in France. Finest Versace upholstery covers this one of a kind ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Set of Four Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four lacquer painted dining chairs made in the grand French Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature beautifully carved frames...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XVI mantel clock by Hilger
By Hilger
Located in HAARLEM, NL
French Louis XVI Ormolu-Mounted Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1780. Enamel dial with Roman numerals, signed in red 'Hilger A Paris', fine pierced engraved gilt hands, 8-day anchor move...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Carved Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 52 1/4in W: 39 3/4in D: 3in This vintage French distressed trumeau wall hanging mirror is an exceptional example of mid 20th century decor! If you look at the photos...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Gray Marble Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and gray marble buffet. The two drawer two door buffet is raised on a straight base with cut corners below the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Bench In Molded And Carved Beech, Back In Gendarme Hat, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Style bench in molded and carved beech Five tapered and fluted legs Back In Gendarme Hat Circa 1900 Seat height 44cm
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20th Century European Louis XVI Furniture

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Beech

Small French Silver-Gilt Chocolate Pot by Boin-Taburet, 1880s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
BOIN–TABURET French, active Paris, 1873–circa 1905 CHOCOLATE POT c. 1880 Silver plate and wood The smaller scale of this vessel indicates that its use was likely for chocolate not...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee w Original Gilt Gesso Finish Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style gilt wood settee still retaining remnants of the original gilt gesso finish. Intricate hand carved detailing throughout the frame. Vintage silk damask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Down, Silk, Beech

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Porcelain And Ormolu Centerpiece Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Porcelain and Ormolu candelabra and centerpiece set, signed Cardeilhac Paris. The set of three is made of three Porcelain baskets with tw...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Cherry Wood Chest Of Drawers From The 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely cherry wood chest of drawers from the second part of the 19th century Elegant chest of drawers made up of 3 drawers each decorated with a pear wood fillet and which have thei...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cherry

Diminutive Antique Louis XVI Style Olive Green Leather Arm Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Late 19th Century muted olive green leather arm chair with square backrest, brass nailhead trim, arms with sloped supports and covered with ma...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair Of French 19th c. Louis XVI St. Rouge Griotte & Ormolu Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine and very elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. White Carrara, Rouge Griotte, Campan Rubané Marble, and Ormolu pedestals. This lovely and impressive pair of pedesta...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style French Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of stuccoed hand-carved wood with a fronton that features an urn, floral motifs, and laurel leaves. The 24 carat gold le...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Verni Martin Louis XVI Style Side Cabinet, 19th Century, attributed to Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century, Breccia marble topped side cabinet in the manner of Joseph Zweiner, having wonderful gilded ormolu monopodia mounts to either side, Tulipwood and Ki...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Rustic 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Period Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome rustic antique Italian walnut chest of drawers commode. circa 1780 Hand-made in Italy in the second half of the 18th century, styled in Neoclassical inspired Louis XVI pe...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

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

Pair of French 19 century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) bronze urns in the Greco-Roman style with frieze decorated with procession of classical figures, mounted on marble bases.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

An 18th Century Louis XVI Pendule Clock by L'Epine, silvered case by Osmond
Located in HAARLEM, NL
This unusual silvered clock was a very popular model in the Louis XVI period. The model is typical Osmond and the case is signed Osmond. The 8 day striking movement with silk threat ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Side Table or End Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style rosewood marquetry side table features a 17.5 inch square top with an inlaid latticework pattern in lemon wood. The apron is furth...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Somani marquetry side table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Fine quality late 19th Century French marquetry inlaid side table, having three serpentine fronted drawers, raised on elegant cabriole legs, ormolu mounted. Signed to the lock; Soman...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair Of Baccarat style crystal and gilt bronze Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of French Baccarat style crystal and gilt bronze Table Lamps including floral swags.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Beechwood Marble Inset Salon Table Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Beechwood French Marble Top Salon Table w/ Breche D’alep Marble.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Beech

20th Century French Walnut Louis XVI Style Four-Poster Bed
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful and rare 20th century French walnut between Louis XV and Louis XVI style four poster bed. The bed is upholstered with pink silk fabric but we think it needs to be changed. As we are upholsterer, we can recover the bed for you with the fabric of your choice. We will be happy to give you our quote. Can be disassembled for transportation. This is a double bed size. Measurement of the mattress must be : 140 cm X 190 cm. Because of the rounded up and bottom parts, the mattress must be rounded too. Large silk fabric canopy...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

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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