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
Late 19th Century Cut-Glass French Urn Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A beautiful French cut-glass and gilded ormolu Louis XVI style urn mantel clock. Measures: 41cm (16") high. Having 'hobnail cut glass pattern, two scrolling handles with winged lion ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant Louis XVI style candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration such as the fully chiseled Corinthian style capital or the base with a blossom motif and the bronze profile...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Antique Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood over the Mantel or Console Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
An antique Louis XVI style carved giltwood over the mantel mirror. This finely gilt over the mantel or console mirror has three panels flanked by column-form carved sides with a carv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Louis XVI Figural Candelabra
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine pair of French Louis XVI gilt bronze putti candelabra with each putti holding a three-light arm with floral motifs, acorn finials, and raised on a marble pedestal base with a ...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Giltwood Open Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Danish Louis XVI giltwood open armchairs, late 18th century, with a arched upholstered backrest, straight armrests, upholstered seat raised on turned fluted and tapered leg...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Wonderful French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp Swan Tole Shade
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French neoclassical Louis XVI gilt bronze bouillotte lamp with three acanthus leaf arms and fluted center shaft with applied swags and top offed with a swan head gr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Tôle, Bronze
18th Century French Aubusson Cartoon Gouache on Paper in Gilt Frame with Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room wall or study with this elegant and colorful, antique Aubusson drawing cartoon. Created in the city of Aubusson, France circa 1760 and is set in a gilt frame, ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Two Silver Plated Candlestick Conversions to Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two silver plated candlestick conversions to lamps, 19th century, antique decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Sofia, BG
French low seated hand carved chair painted in light beige with elegant decoration in red upholstery and in great condition.
Late 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant Pair of French 19th Century Chairs with All Original Gold Gilding
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of French chairs bought in the south of France with really stunning original gold gilt paint from the 19th century. Chairs are newly reupholstered with a neutral high qu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Silver Gilt Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb 19th century French Louis XVI style silver gilt carved wood console table with a fine quality shaped marble top. The frieze nicely carved and centred by leaf accents.
The ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Boulle Étagère
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid two-tier étagère. Having gilded ormolu mounts, an oval Sevres style porcelain plaque to the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, La Convention
By Nevers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Revolution tin-glazed earthenware dish, showing crossed French flags with a Phrygian cap on an épée, the symbol for Liberty. La Convention, meaning The Agreement, is written...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Wonderful Large French Louis XVI Dore Bronze Picture Frame Bow Wreath Garland
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large French Louis XVI style, dore bronze picture frame with bow wreath garland crown.
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Four Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Two-Light Sconces
Located in London, GB
The gilt bronzes sconces are identically designed in an elegant neoclassical style. The stems of the sconces are shaped like arrow quivers, which are each mounted with two arms. Thes...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (19th Century) mahogany side chairs with bronze trim and cane seats and back (PRICED AS SET).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Mid-20th Century French Bronze Nesting Tables with Glass Trays
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of three mid-20th century French bronze nesting tables features smoked glass tops surrounded by pierced bronze galleries. Supported by f...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Provencal Ceramic Centerpiece, Louis XVI Style
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional 18th century French Louis XVI Provençal table fountain, today's use a lovely centerpiece. This beautiful item is quite tall and will look stunning on any piece of furnitu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Side Tables Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style giltwood coffee tables / side tables hand carved in solid wood.
Fine detailing with filigree worked backed with an antiqued mirror glass (Similar to the Venetian wor...
Category
2010s European Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI "Sèvres" Porcelain Glass-Coolers, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of porcelain glass-coolers with painted medallions and gilded ornaments on a turquoise blue background, mounted on a gilt bronze base, in the style of the Manufacture of Sèvres....
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Clodion Gilt & Patinated Bronze Satyr Candelabras, 19th Century, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
A pair of wonderful French gilt and patinated bronze candelabras made by Atelier Clodion in the mid-19th century. Depicting two patinated bronze satyrs sitting on a tree stump holdin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gouache on Paper in Carved Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom wall with this colorful, antique Aubusson drawing cartoon. Created in the city of Aubusson, France circa 1820 and set in a carved gilt frame, the simple and elegan...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
French Walnut Semanier
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine French Louis XVI walnut Semanier tall chest with bronze escucheons and scalloped apron.
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Side Table or Jardinière
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French kingwood side table/ jardinière. Having a removable lid to reveal the zinc lined jardinière, a gilded ormolu gallery, Sevres style porcelain p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of antique French Louis XVI marble and gilt bronze covered urns, each embellished with foliate garlands and berried finial, applied with rams' masks raised on animal leg suppor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Table With Fluted Apron And Legs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 18th Century table with fluted apron and legs
This 18th century table has a fluted apron and legs. One leg is slightly crooked but very charming.
...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Louis XVI Oval Cane Back Fauteuil Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XVI oval cane back fauteuil lounge arm chairs - a pair. Item features cane backs with ornate weave to top of back...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique 18th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror with gilt trim.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Style Parquetry Inlaid Card Table, circa 1890 Linke Style
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Parquetry inlaid fold over card table, having gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts. The top hinging open to reveal a baize covered card playing su...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Large French Ormolu and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely gorgeous 19th century French chandelier in the Louis XVI style.
Ormolu and brass central columns and supports. Central column surrounded by three laurel wreaths.
Three sheafs of wheat top the shade. Large alabaster shade with orange/brown mottled tones, the two internal lights make it transparent. Eight bulbs, two internally inside the shade and 6 on the outside, each with a frosted glass shade with brown and orange tones. Each external light...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Ormolu
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This signed Caldwell six-light chandelier is made of finely detailed gilt bronze and hung with faceted bead chain swags and cut crystal prisms. It has been newly rewired and ready fo...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Two 18th Century Architectural Fragment Panels With Putties
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 18th Century painted architectural fragment panels with putties, one of the panels has Louis Seize decorations
The panels were ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Secretaire with Bronze Decoration in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Small secretaire in doucine, curved on three sides, in veneer of precious wood inlaid in leaves in entourages of nets. It opens with four large drawer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large French Trumeau with Elements of the 18th Century in Sculpted Wood.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large French trumeau with elements of the 18th century in sculpted wood, gold gilt and painted with country motifs with it's original mercury mirr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Floral Marquetry Two-Door Cabinet with Carrera Marble Top
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century floral marquetry two-door cabinet with Carrera marble top and gilt bronze mounts, French, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdi...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style French Giltwood Light Sconces
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of hand-carved giltwood Louis XVI style sconces from the late 19th century features a central tapered column with twisted fluting supporting a bouquet of flowers in a woven...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fire Place Chenets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of classical Rococo style 19th century French gilded ormolu chenets, each with scrolling foliate decoration with a young boy and girl seated.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI French Marquetry Bouillotte Table Black Marple Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI French marquetry Bouillotte table.
The amazing French marquetry pattern is represented with architecture and hunting scenes of satin and lemon wood.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Copper Lavabo with Brass Accents on Later Board, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century French copper lavabo with brass accents on later board.
Category
18th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Copper
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury for your little furry friend.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Aubusson Ladies Purse with Brass Strap and Lock
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant ladies purse was handwoven in France, circa 1860. The small, antique purse is handmade using colorful Aubusson tapestry. The tapestry features two different scenes. On o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th Century Vanity Dresser with Three Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century vanity dresser with three drawers
The drawers are lined with brass lists and Louis Seize style bronze hardware.
EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, Th...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Centre Table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French late 19th century inlaid centre table, the top having geometric parquetry inlay to the top and frieze, gilded ormolu mask and floral mounts, a single friez...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Stamped J. Chastel
By J. Chastel
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century French marquetry chest of drawers, stamped J. Chastel
The marble has been replaced.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Linke Gueridon with Quarts Inset Top
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French Louis XVI style Gueridon having an inset quarts marble top, gilded ormolu mounts, raised on elegant cabriole legs and united by a stretcher beneath.
In th...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Quartz, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chiming on the hour and half hour. Bronze putti on either side play the pipes and mounted on a rouge marble base.
Maker name; Hamilton and inches...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Leather Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XVI style narrow leather paneled and solid wood console table, decorated throughout with verdigris brass mounts, the galleried top above four frieze drawers on turned and flu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Crystal Beaded Diminutive Wall Sconce
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI style bronze and crystal beaded diminutive wall sconce. This finely case pair of beaded wall sconce are certain to make a statement in any room in the home or offic...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Palatial 19th-20th Century Thirty-Light Crystal and Brass Column Form Chandelier
Located in Stamford, CT
Palatial 19th or early 20th century thirty-light French crystal and brass column-form chandelier. This spectacular fixture has a central circular sphere that has a myriad of flowing ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Danish Louis XVI Mahogany With Bronzes Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Louis XVI mahogany chest of drawers from Copenhagen, circa 1790.
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Dutch Writing Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch writing cabinet hand built by a master craftsman, circa 1960s featuring ornate inlay work and numerous drawers and compartments. Very impressive piece and great quality.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Painted Trumeau, French, circa 1780
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Louis XVI style carved wood painted trumeau is French, from 18th century (circa 1780). The paint has been remade during 20th century. Mirror is original from 18th century. This ...
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1780s European Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Jansen Neoclassical Louis XVI Bench
Located in New York, NY
Six foot six inch long neoclassical wood carved bench in original vintage condition with black leather tripartite upholstered top on eight wood car...
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1960s South American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Nevers French Revolution Tin-Glazed Faïence Dish, Bastille Tower
By Nevers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French revolution tin-glazed earthenware dish, made in Nevers, circa 1790. Showing a yellow battlement often thought to be the Bastille, the image of the tower represents the defen...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique French Jardinière or Planter with Gilt Bronze Figural Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique gilt bronze and cast iron jardinière is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1900 This planter is done with a conical shaped cast iron pot...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair...
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2010s French Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
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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