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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Pair Of Large Terracotta Busts, Apollo And Diana, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large terracotta busts depicting Apollo, crowned with laurel, and Diana, with a forehead surrounded by a crescent moon, from the Louis XVI period.
These busts are presented ...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this stunning Carrara marble clock, a masterpiece capturing a statue of a graceful young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Wooden Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th Century hand carved wooden fireplace mantel that will bring a cozy ambiance to your sitting room.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Carmel, CA
Charming limestone surround with channel detail on the apron and legs. There
is a carved rosette detail at each corner and plinth block.
Interior M...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French 18th Century Louis XVI Petite Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautifully hand-carved, this giltwood mirror is overflowing with detail. A carved urn with floral garland triangulates the top of the frame and drapes below the bottom. Each corner ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI Mahogany Jardiniere 'Planter', Attributed to Canabas
By Joseph Canabas
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The rectangular moulded surround with a zinc liner with a pierced ormolu gallery, above a panelled frieze with a fluted edge, with later handles to the side, raised on turned taperin...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Giltwood and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
The elegant and finely carved giltwood central base with 18 "S" scrolled gilt bronze arms decorated with hundreds of precious crystal drops creating garlands joined by different leve...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cut Glass
18th Century Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
A fine quality period French, Louis XVI style limestone fireplace. The stop-fluted frieze with carved centre panel of urn and foliage with moulding below. The jambs with a pair of ta...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Set of four Louis XVI Armchairs, France 18th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Dating back to 1780, this set of four Louis XVI armchairs exudes timeless elegance and classic sophistication. Each chair features an oval-shaped back adorned with intricate floral m...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN GOLDEN WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
Fascinating small mirror in carved and mecha-gilded wood, characterized by a frame decorated with scrolls and vegetal elements. The cymatium, an architectural substructure and corbel...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Giltwood & Painted Wood Louis XVI Period Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XVI period mirror, circa 1780. Antique carved giltwood (gildind to the leaf) frame orned with stylised pearls, mounted on an aged patina grey painted woodwork. A...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Glass
Authentic Pair of French Armchair, Louis XVI Period, 1775-1790
Located in Paris, France
These authentic Louis XVI period armchairs, original and authentic, seduced me by their modernity. Very rare with their original cream lacquer, flat and square back "à la Reine", with their strict armrests and highly visible assembly, straight legs turned into quivers in the shape of a column tapered down and fluted. The foot ends in a dice that rests on the ground, while the top is cubic is decorated with a circular molding pattern quite rare contrary to the rosette pattern often used for copies - The queen chairs have perfect proportions in their elegant silhouette.
In general, I am only interested in design and contemporary pieces, but in the course of my peregrinations I sometimes come across pieces that do not leave me indifferent. As for the lyres chairs, the baccarat chandelier and the large golden mirror...
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1770s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Louis XVI Commode by Pierre Roussel
Located in New Orleans, LA
Matchless style and high-quality craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Pierre Roussel's furniture, and this exceptional Louis XVI-era commode epitomizes this master craftsman's skill. Crafted of rosewood veneer with a violet wood frame and intricate parquetry inlay, the cabinet's graceful design is also highly practical. The compact form holds two drawers, one of which can be locked for added security. A specimen of marble provides the perfect surface, while bronze ormolu mounts add an additional hint of luxury to the drawers and body. Elegantly curved cabriole legs with bronze ormolu shoes complete this impeccable piece.
Known for his superior craftsmanship, Roussel was a highly respected maître ébéniste of the 18th century. His furniture pieces were favoured by grand patrons such as the Prince de Condé and the Princess of Monaco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XVI Tall Narrow Chiffonier Chest Of Drawers Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and elegant pair of period Louis XVI (1774-1792) French chiffoniers. circa 1780
Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 18th century, most likely Parisian work, hi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Small 18th Century German Louis Seize Commode in Walnut with 2 Drawers, 1790
Located in Berlin, DE
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Crafted in the opulent style of Louis Seize during the late 18th century, this Small German Commode in Walnut with Two Drawers stands as a refined testament to the elegance ...
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1790s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Poplar, Walnut
A large Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel In Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A large late 18th century Louis XVI period fireplace executed in superior quality and very fine Breche Violette marble, with much variation of colour and depth from purple to green. ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Bureau Plat Mahogany France 1780 Writing Desk with Side Drawers
Located in Epfach, DE
A bureau plat from the late 18th century, made around 1780 in the French style, epitomises the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of furniture design from this era. Made from fine m...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
18th CENTURY PAIR OF SMALL GOLDEN MIRRORS WITH CANDLE HOLDERS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of small mirrors in pine wood, finely carved and gilded with pure gold leaf. The frames are decorated with scrolls and vegetal motifs, as is the cymatium which features ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
18th Century Pair of Console Tables With Manganese-coloured Tiles North German
Located in Epfach, DE
Tile tables were a remarkable furniture innovation in Schleswig-Holstein in the 18th century, combining both elegance and functionality. These characteristic tables were often found ...
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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bridal Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XVI French Provençal giltwood bridal mirror. Beautifully carved three dimensional crest with a pair of lovebirds, an oval plaque with flaming hearts and a quive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Country French Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Country French Oak Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the epitome of refined classic style! The rectilinear architecture of the piece recalls the glory yea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Period French 1790s Gray Painted and Carved Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period gray painted and gilded trumeau mirror from circa 1790 with carved torch and quiver motif. This exquisite French Louis XVI period trumeau mirror, dating bac...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Elegant 18th Century Louis XVI carved, polychrome console with marble top
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis XVI carved, polychrome console with marble top. Elegant, period 18th Century. The pink – salmon toned molded marble top, original to the piece, over an elegantly proportioned...
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18th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Patina Mirror, circa 1780
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French giltwood wall mirror, Louis XVI period, circa 1780. Antique gilded wood frame with pearl decoration, period gilding with weathered patina. Frame width: 4 cm / 1.57 in....
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
Important Mirror - Trumeau - France - 18th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
Very beautiful old overmantel mirror from the Louis XVI period (see our article on the Louis XVI style) made during the 18th century in carved, painted and gilded wood. The upper par...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Important Mirror - Provençal - France - 18th Century
Located in CANNES, FR
Important Provençal mirror. Topped with a basket of fruit and richly decorated with floral motifs, arabesques and acanthus leaves. France 18th century
Good condition: some small mini...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Armchair Attributed to Jean Nicolas Blanchard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This supremely comfortable antique French fauteuil is a wonderful example of the Louis XVI style, with its square, padded, slightly reclining back, fluted legs and open arms. Hand ca...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Hand Carved Silk Armchair by JB Boulard
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare authentic armchair made by Jean-Baptiste Boulard in the late 18th century. It is a very lovely piece hand carved and hand painted with great details upholstered in yellow to gol...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Cylinder Desk with central lock and beautiful patina
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Cylinder Desk with beautiful Patina,
1800, France
Cylinder desk with straight sides, closed in the upper part with a semi-circular flap, with two drawers. The whol...
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine 18th century French Louis XVI cherry wood commode or chest of drawers. Having three drawers with original brass hardware and original marble top. Nice proportions with classic...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This 18th century commode is made of a beautiful flamed walnut, with 3 drawers.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Giltwood Mirror with Carved Bird and Flags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror from circa 1790 with carved crest featuring bird and flags. This French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror, dating back to circa 1790, is a ma...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
A pair of 18th Century Late Louis XVI Walnut Wood Italian Credenzas
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These High Hand-carved Walnut Wood Italian Credenzas arecexquisite examples of craftsmanship from that era. In the Late Louis XVI style, in Italian called Maria Antonietta style, the...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MID 18th CENTURY MARIA TERESA CHANDELIER
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Maria Teresa type chandelier, with gilded iron structure, six candle holder arms and crystal pendants. The quality of this chandelier lies in its lightness and small size, ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
END OF THE 18th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF COUNT LUDOVICO CAPRARA
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid oil portrait on canvas of Count Bailiff Ludovico Caprara (1731-1812), as indicated by the writing inside the "tabula ansata," at the bottom of the frame of the painting. The...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
German Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers with Carvings and Marquetry, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Antique classicist chest of drawers
Germany
Walnut
around 1780
Dimensions: H x W x D: 81 x 111 x 61 cm
Description:
Two-tier chest of drawers with fine carved decoration, created ...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Giltwood Console Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An opulent French Louis XVI period carved giltwood console table with its original marble top and dating from the 18th century. Rectangular in shape, this elegant neoclassical table ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Commode Stamped Nicolas Virrig
Located in BARSAC, FR
Nicolas Virrig - Paris - Master April 11, 1781
Important Louis XVI chest of drawers with central projection in marquetry presenting on the front reserves in rosewood treated as butt...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Portrait Miniature Jean-Baptiste Couvelet, French, 1772-1830
Located in Firenze, IT
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A girl, head and shoulders, her da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features a facade en arbalette lavished with superb neoclassic carved detail that is visually captivating! When viewed from ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 18th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French Louis XVI gold gilt mirror made in 18th Century France. The mirror has a carved plaster crest with a center floral cartouche and laurel leaf branches. The center top o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
A Set of Eight Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire Plates Framed
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Wonderful Set Of Eight Plates from Charles Paillasson's L'Art d'Ecrire all individually framed c1763 with Frenchman Aubin engraver.
Charles Paillasson's celebrated handwriting man...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Louis XVI Period 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Carved Hearts on Fire
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period giltwood mirror from the late 18th century with carved hearts on fire symbols, laurel wreath and bouquet. This exquisite French Louis XVI period giltwood mi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Period 1790s Trumeau Mirror with Carved Liberal Arts Allegory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period trumeau mirror from circa 1790 with carved Liberal Arts Allegory, antique off white painted finish and gilt accents. This captivating French Louis XVI perio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI chest of drawers 18th century magnificent patina toile de jouy
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis CVI chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 3 drawers closing with keys very beautiful patina with pretty toile de jouy patterns
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Oak
A pair of Louis XVI Ivory Lacquered and Gilded Wood Italian Consoles
Located in Catania, Sicilia
These two italian consoles are exquisite pieces of furniture, echoing the elegance and sophistication characteristic of the Louis XVI style, they are in original condition, ivory and...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century French Louis XVI Marble & Gilt Bronze Portico Clock C. Bertrand
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A monumental 18th Century Portico clock signed by Charles Bertrand. It is of the classical style of Louis XVI, made of white marble mounted with ormolu decoration. The movement is he...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Gilt Bronze & Marble Clock By Rouvière A Paris c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Crafted in France during the late 18th century, around 1790-1800, the "Venus Et Amour" mantel clock epitomizes the elegance of the Louis XVI style. Carved from pristine white marble ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18thC Louis XVI French Gilt Bronze & Marble Clock By Rouvière A Paris c.1785
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An exquisite 18th Century Louis XVI mantel clock crafted in ormolu and marble, adorned with intricate detailing. Housed within a meticulously carved marble case, the clock features a...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Dresser
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant walnut chest of drawers threaded with "organ pipe" motif with bone vents, Siena, Louis XVI.
The structure of the cabinet features truncated pyramidal legs and consists of f...
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16th Century Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI period antique white painted console tables from the 18th century with marble tops, carved stacked coin style frieze and fluted legs. This pair of French L...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of ceremonial armchairs in carved and gilded wood
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ceremonial armchairs in carved and gilded wood.
Fluted feet ending in lion's paws, richly carved crosspieces.
Late 18th Century.
This magn...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s.
Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot.
Healthy structure, original upholstery
Measurements: ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Louis XVI Dresser, Eastern France 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique Louis XVI Chest of Drawers dates back to around 1780 and comes from Western France. The three drawer commode has a cherry veneer and is decorated with plum inlays on the ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique Louis XVI Buffet, South West Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This unique antique Louis XVI Buffet comes from southern Germany and dates back to around 1780. It is made of cherry veneer and massive cherry wood. The buffet's lower part has a che...
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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive, long Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI daybed. The sides of this daybed are the same height and are carved with Louis XVI style motifs. The bed frame is upholstered in a ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian 18th Century Silver-Gilt & Marble Console
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive silver-gilt Italian console from the late 18th Century. The worn and patinated white marble top is smooth and makes for a durable surface. The base is hand carved with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin
Located in Houston, TX
The 18th Century French Boulle Louis XVI Style Mazarin exudes timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate detailing characteristic of the Boulle style, this...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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