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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
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Maison Jansen French Louis XVI Style Ebonized Oval Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) ebonized oval dining table with gilt trim on fluted legs,border and apron with 3 leaves 20" each. (Sta...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone. One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit. It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece. It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina. This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have, we are happy to help! Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Sandstone

French 19th Century Vernis Martin Cabinet with Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Vernis Martin cabinet in the Louis XVI manner Constructed in mahogany, with extensive ormolu mounts; the square rectangular tapering legs, d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Fine Louis XVI style Arabescato Marble Mantel
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine 19th century Napoleon III period Louis XVI style Arabescato marble fireplace mantel fitted with gilt-bronze relief. Dimensions ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Vitrine of Kingwood and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in London, GB
A fine vitrine in the manner of Francois Linke Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts, in the Louis XVI Transitional style; rising from bronze foliate sabots, with gent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style White Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI style white Carrara marble mantel (fireplace) with semi columns and olive palm motifs. Interior dimensions: H 33...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Louis XVI Style and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock, by Raingo Frères, Paris. The porcelain panels signed by Léonard Abel Schilt. The movement stamped 'Raingo F...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Floral Marquetry Side Cabinets with Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
Constructed in kingwood, with gilt bronze mounts; rising from bracket feet, the cabinets, a true left and right pair, have central doors dressed with well executed floral marquetry p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Mounted Secretaire
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style ormolu and Sèvres porcelain mounted secretaire French, c. 1840 Height 127cm, width 76cm, depth 37cm This magnificent secretaire was crafted around 1840 from ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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Marble, Bronze

5 French Louis XVI Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
5 French Louis XVI style wall sconces with 3 scroll arms and an urn top. (Priced each).
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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Pair of French Antique Bronze and Red Marble Table Lamps
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE BRONZE AND RED MARBLE TABLE LAMPS Probably French, circa late 19th century Item # 404KXB11P A gorgeous pair of table lamps made in the taste of the Loui...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Antique Four-Light "Satyr & Bacchante" Candelabra after Clodion
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE FOUR-LIGHT GILT AND PATINATED CANDELABRA OF YOUNG BACCHANTESSE & SATYR After the models by Claude Michel, known as Clodion France, circa 1870 Item # 403SAY11...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Parquetry & Bronze Antique Armoire Wardrobe ca. 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI STYLE PARQUETRY-INLAID ORMOLU MOUNTED ONE-DOOR ARMOIRE Paris, France circa 1880 lock stamped "B & P Paris", back of one mount stamped "L.P." Item # 403BDA14P This exquisi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are five dovetailed drawers all with brass original ha...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style French Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a French polish for a lustrous, museum-quality finish. The hardware and trim is al...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Large French Blue Porcelain Antique Lamps with Bronze Doré Mounts
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Blue Porcelain Lamps In the Louis XVI Style The cobalt blue porcelain vases tastefully mounted with gilt bronze draped swags, ribbon-tied bunches of fruit, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Blue Enamel Cartel Clock and Barometer
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Blue Enamel Cartel Clock and Barometer, By Maison Mottheau & Fils., Paris. This exceptional cartel clock and aneroid barometer exhibit the finest p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French 19th Century Calacatta Marble Top Giltwood Carved Console Tables
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Stately Console Tables In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed in carved and gilded wood; rising from four stop-fluted legs adorned with lotus bud forms and termina...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Set of 6 French Belle Epoque Louis Seize Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Belle Epoque cast 950 silver candlesticks in Louis XVI style, ca 1910. Made by J. Gruhier in France, ca 1910. Each: Spool socket with stepped and detachable bobeche. Taperin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Silver

Louis XVI Style Demilune Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish of museum-quality. There ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Gilt Marble Cassolettes And Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bodies of this exquisite pair of Louis XVI-style cassolettes, along with a complementary clock, are crafted from exceptional specimens of white marble, each measuring almost a fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Miniature Portrait of Marie Antoinette
Located in London, GB
This portrait miniature, which depicts Marie Antoinette, is after a famous original by Le Brun. The current miniature is finely and skillfully painted, rendering an accurate represen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Enamel, Metal

Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman French, Early 20th Century Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Antique Louis XVI Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet in the Louis XVI style from France, ebonized with a highly lustrous French polish finish of museum quality. This case piece has four doors that open to interior shelving and f...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Fine Pair of Henry Dasson Four-Light Candelabra after Clodion circa 1895
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VERY FINE PAIR OF CANDELABRA WITH SATYR PUTTO EACH RAISING FOUR-LIGHTS Cast by Henry Dasson after the original models by Claude Michel known as Clodion gilt and patinated bronze ove...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Unique and Rare 19th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Lacquer Cabinet on Stand, Signed and dated by Henry Dasson   Rising from toupie feet, conjoined by an addorsed swept stretcher, centred with intertwined ormolu dolphin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and Chinese Lacquer Commode by Maison Forest
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted mahogany and Chinese lacquer commode by Maison Forest French, Late 19th Century Height 95cm, width 166.5cm, depth 61cm Crafted in late 19th century France by...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Demilune Louis XVI Style Grande Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet or enfilade from France made of a solid mahogany that has been finished in a museum-quality French polish for a lustrous effect. There are five doors that open to interior she...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique Large White Marble Fireplace, French 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique large white marble fireplace, French 19th century French, 19th Century Height 140cm, width 185cm, depth 51cm This incredible piece of marble furniture is superbly carved in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble

A Large and Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jardiniere or Monumental Wine Cooler
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large and Rare Gilt and Patinated Bronze Jardiniere or Monumental Wine Cooler. With upright scroll handles over a cylindrical body cast with scenes of a bacchic procession and ce...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Antique White Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique White Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel. Lovely simple and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel. The rectangular and profiled top shelf rest on a simple paneled s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Ebonized Antique Louis XVI Secretary
Located in Austin, TX
Secretary, drop front desk, from France, of Mahogany in the Louis XVI style. This cabinet is finished in a lustrous museum quality ebonized French polish. There are two lower doors w...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Ormolu Bonheur du Jour by Winckelsen
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu bonheur du jour by Winckelsen French, 1864 Height 105cm, width 73cm, depth 42cm Charles-Guillaume Winckelsen (French, 1812-1871) is the c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Antique Louis XVI Gueridon
Located in Austin, TX
Geuridon side table in the Louis XVI style from France. This piece is made of mahogany and features inlay for a classic design. It is finished with a lustrous French polish of museum...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Louis XVI Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish of museum-quality. There a...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Antique Louis XVI Style Grand Buffet
Located in Austin, TX
Buffet / enfilade from France made of solid mahogany that has been finished in a museum-quality French polish for a lustrous finish. This Louis XVI style credenza boasts a beautiful ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Located in London, GB
French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

John Vesey Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
John Vesey Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat Desk for John Vesey, Inc. 1960 Stainless Steel, from Beverly Hills Estate, Features Guild Bronze and Leather, Fluted Leg Construction, Three fa...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Pair of French XVI Bronze Dore Monkey Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French XVI-style (20th CentURY) bronze-dore monkey candlesticks (PRICED AS Pair).  
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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Hand-Carved French Benches Louis XVI Style
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of early 20th century French benches in the style of Louis XVI. Gorgeous hand-carved frames with original paint. Newly upholstered.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Marble-Top Lacquer Table in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Of rectangular form, constructed in amboyna and mahogany dressed with chinoiserie lacquer panels, and fine ormolu mounts; rising from ormolu mounted toupie feet, supporting the lower...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Antique Ebonized Console
Located in Austin, TX
Console table from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is finished with a lustrous museum quality French polish and is ebonized. There is a single dovetailed drawer with workin...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Antique Ormolu Mounted Dressing Table by Zwiener Jansen Successer
Located in London, GB
Antique ormolu mounted dressing table by Zwiener Jansen Successeur French, c. 1900 Height 153cm, width 134cm, depth 63cm Superbly crafted by the renowned French firm Zwiener Jans...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Marble Top Commode in the Louis XVI Style by Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
An Important Louis XVI Style Commode by Henry Dasson After the Design by Adam Weisweiler For the King's Cabinet at Saint-Cloud Constructed from mahogany and incorporating well-cast...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Exceptional 19th Century French Marble-Top Mahogany Table by Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Fine Occasional Table By Henry Dasson Of rectangular form, constructed in mahogany dressed with finely cast and chased gilt bronze mounts; rising from ormolu mounted toupie feet, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Cane and Stripped Wood Full Sized Bed
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style full sized bed composed of cane panel trimmed in stripped carved wood. The footboard features a ribbon top footboard medallion carved with a cherub swathed in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Cane, Wood

A Set of Six Louis XVI Style White-Painted Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Each chair upholstered in black leather with nailhead trim; raised on fluted, round tapering legs.
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

French Antique Louis XVI Style Chest
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI Style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been fully ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish. There are two smaller dov...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Magnificent Antique Important and large 18th c chandelier
Located in Stockholm, SE
The handmade crystals adorning this magnificent Louis XVI chandelier are of unparalleled quality. Each crystal is a testament to the skill of the artisans who painstakingly shaped an...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Crystal, 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

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in form of a lion supporting a cylindrical case draped with ribbon tied laurel swags ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Garniture, Comprising a 'Pendule à Cercles Tournants' Modelled with the Three Graces and a Pair of Cherub Four-Light Cand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ebonized Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style and featuring elaborate cast brass trim, hardware, and detailing throughout. This piece has been ebonized and finished with a lust...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important and Extremely Rare Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord. Of grand proportions and of exceptional quality this rare cartel clock is after...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite. This suite of seat furniture comprises four fauteuils or open armchairs of generous proportions and a canapé...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Very Large and Impressive Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Marquetry Inlaid Bookcase. Signed to the lock on the central door ‘Les Fils Chambon’. This very fine marquetry bookcase has a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode with a Grey Marble Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Small Gilt-Bronze Mounted Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode With a Grey Marble Top. This fine commode has a shaped grey marble top with canted corners, above a frieze with a gilt-...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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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