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.
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table W/ Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity With protective Glass Top Measures 49.25" in width, 19.5" in depth and 30.75" in height.
Walnut
French Walnut and Bronze Vanity with Candelabra Arms
Located in Miami, FL
A fine French Louis XVI style dressing table with bronze decorations, having a kidney-shaped top with a gilt bronze frame and a superstructure supporting an oval mirror flanked by gi...
Bronze
Kindel Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Fruitwood Vanity Dressing Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century French Regency Louis XVI vanity dressing table with flip-up mirror By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware. Mea...
Brass
1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height. knee clearance is 24.5".
Mirror, Fruitwood
1940s Two-Drawer Continental Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Dressing Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous 1940s French Two-Drawer Continental Marquetry Mahogany kidney dressing table in great vintage condition. Features amazing symmetrical ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Fantastic Bronze Mounted French Louis XVI Ladies Vanity Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV bronze mounted vanity is a fine example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance, functionality, and timeless beauty. The piece features a...
Rosewood
Antique French Louis XV Vanity Table with Gilt Bronze Mounts/Porcelain Cameos
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional French vanity table with gilt bronze mounts and inlaid porcelain plates in the Sevres style having a ground of celeste blue. Painted w...
Walnut
Antique dressing table, circa 1890, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique dressing table from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin: France Wood: walnut Dimensions: height...
Stone
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Tulipwood Dressing Table by Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
An Elegant Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Dressing Table In the Louis XV Style Attributed to Paul Sormani A superb example of late 19th century 'mobilier de luxe,' this tulipwood-veneere...
Ormolu
Neoclassical Vanity, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Neoclassical Vanity, South Germany 1780 Elegant Neoclassical vanity from South Germany, circa 1780, crafted in fine cherry veneer with exquisite geometric inlays. The central flap op...
Fruitwood, Walnut
Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eloquent marquetry and faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI taste characterize this beautiful 19th century dressing table by Paul Sorma...
Ormolu
$3,500Sale Price|32% Off
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...
Kingwood, Walnut
$2,138Sale Price|56% Off
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...
Brass
French Double Sided Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Louis XVI style dressing table/vanity. Featuring a double sided mirror and painted metal legs, this dressing table is a stunning addition to any bedroom, dressing room or ba...
Metal
19th c French Louis XVI kingwood parquetry dressing table. Gilt bronze mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI kingwood parquetry and gilt bronze mounted dressing table. Fine gilt bronze mounts. Beautiful quality.
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted Kidney-Shaped Vanity ~ Dresser will be the perfect finishing touch for your bedroom, or make a superlative student desk! Hand-crafted from fine ...
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Marble Top Dresser with Mirror, c 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI carved mahogany marble top dresser with mirror, circa 1890.
Marble
Ormolu Mounted Amboyna and Mahogany Louis XVI Style Antique Dressing Table
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted amboyna and mahogany Louis XVI style antique dressing table French, late 19th century Measures: height 91cm, width 70cm, depth 44.5cm Beautiful crafted from an ar...
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Kidney-Shaped Vanity Desk
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant marble-top kidney-shaped vanity table, decorated with a carved frieze of laurel leaves around the apron, and raised on turned legs. Nice patina. ...
$4,875Sale Price / set|35% Off
Louis XVI Pair of Bronze Vitrine Nightstands with Green Glass Doors and Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of bronze nightstands with green glass doors and drawers. This early antique Louis XVI style bronze or glass vitrine cabinet or nightstand is simply stunning and constructed of the finest quality. The bronze mounts of fine form with a single drawer over an open vitrine...
Bronze
Louis XVI Vanity or Poudreuse, Germany 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Enhance your bedroom with the sophisticated elegance of this exquisite antique Louis XVI Vanity or Poudreuse from Germany, circa 1780. Crafted from walnut veneer, this exquisite piec...
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Marquetry Bonheur du Jour with Hand-Crafted Inlay, 1920
Located in Montreal, QC
A writing table with a fitted superstructure, this beautifully crafted and elegant piece has all the positive attributes. The upper section is enclosed by a pair of doors each with o...
Bronze
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1950s
Located in South Shields, GB
An Art Deco walnut dressing chest from Beithcraft - circa 1950's Featuring a tfull length adjustable mirror Height to the top of the mirror is 157cm The matching tallboy is listed ...
Wood, Walnut
1930s Deco vanity table/dressing table
Located in London, Lambeth
Compact Deco dressing table chrome metal frame with mirrored surface and vanity mirror Cc 1930 French
Chrome
$1,090
H 28.75 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Dressing Table in Walnut by Alfred COX for Heals, 1950s
By Alfred Cox
Located in South Shields, GB
A mid-century walnut dressing table from Alfred Cox, circa 1950s. These pieces were usually retailed through Heals . The dressing table includes six drawers and a mirror which tilt...
Walnut
French Double Sided Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Louis XVI style dressing table/vanity. Featuring a double sided mirror and painted metal legs, this dressing table is a stunning addition to any bedroom, dressing room or ba...
Metal
$8,000 / item
H 55.91 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
21st Century American Walnut Veneer Vanity Desk with Mirror and Carrara Marble
Located in Istanbul, TR
"La Nouvelle Vanité" is a make up desk made of American walnut veneer with an arc shaped mirror behind, designed by Merve Kahraman design studio. This work/makeup desk...
Wood
Quality Victorian Antique Carved Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality Victorian antique carved mahogany dressing table having an attractive shaped upper section, tilting mirror with elegantly scrolled carved supports. It has three small attract...
Other
Victorian Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality Victorian mahogany dressing table, mercury plate mirror, white procelain castors, jewelry drawers to the top, single drawer below, lovely colour and condition. 6...
Mahogany
$2,795
H 28 in W 52.25 in D 22.25 in
Paul McCobb Vanity Table for Calvin, Irwin Collection, Circa 1950s
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century modern vanity table in Honduran mahogany by Paul McCobb, for Calvin Furniture, Irwin Collection, circa late 1950s.
Mirror, Mahogany
Swedish Art Deco Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Deco dressing table with foldable mirrors. Ample storage on the sides and pull-out drawer in the center.
Mirror, Teak
$2,850
H 85 in W 56 in D 17 in
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Etched Mirror Vanity Circa 1920's Dimensions : 85" tall X 56" Wide X 17" Deep This stunning vanity was made in France in the 1920's a...
Marble
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...
Kingwood, Walnut
$3,300
H 41.25 in W 31 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century Eastlake Victorian Walnut Commode Wash Stand with Marble Top
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique Victorian commode washstand. Crafted from walnut, this piece hearkens back to a time of American craftsmanship in cabinet making. The vanity features a curved marble top wit...
Marble
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H 67.5 in W 54 in D 20.75 in
Berkey & Gay Antique French Regency Louis XVI Walnut and Mahogany Vanity Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XVI style vanity dresser with tri-fold mirror By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with inlaid mahogany and burled walnut, and o...
Brass
Louis XVI French Ebonized Vanity
Located in Austin, TX
Vanity from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany, that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish finish...
Brass
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H 53 in W 39 in D 21 in
Antique French Louis XVI Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Burlwood Kidney Shaped Vanity Dressing Table with Mirror. Item features stunning gilt bronze ormolu, tapered legs, single dovetailed drawer with faux l...
Bronze
Petite French Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Three Tier Vanity
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 45 1/4 in W: 19 1/4 in D: 12 1/4 in Exude Parisian charm and refined elegance with this Petite French Louis XVI Style Three-Tier Vanity, a beautiful and functional ...
Brass
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A charming Mid-20th Century hand-painted desk or vanity crafted by Hampton Shops of New York. This elegant piece reflects a Venetian Revival style, showcasing chinoiserie-inspired sc...
Wood
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H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 27.96 in
Fine Quality Coromandel and Marquetry Inlaid Victorian Period Kidney Lady Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality Coromandel Victorian style kidney shaped writing table. The kidney shaped top having a fine quality velum green leather writing surface with gilt and blind tooled deta...
Walnut
19th Century Antique French Vanity Table With Marble Top
Located in Peabody, MA
A 19th Century French carved walnut dressing table with a marble top and oval mirror, over single drawer.
Marble
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H 95 in W 61 in D 18 in
French Louis XVI Style Etched Gold Mirror Marble Top Kingwood Vanity Circa 1920
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XVI Style Etched Gold Mirror Marble Top Kingwood Vanity Circa 1920 Dimensions : 95" Tall X 61" Wide X 18" Deep This stunning vanity...
Kingwood
Italian Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Dressing Table with Stool
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Superb dressing table for bedroom. Particular shape in perfect Louis XV style. Made of fine cherry with refined small carved decorations. The top is in refined light-toned marble. The oval mirror with carved cherry wood frame. The handles are in finely chiselled gilded bronze. There are three practical drawers for storing your makeup. Equipped with its practical and comfortable stool with padded seat...
Mirror, Cherry
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H 30.91 in W 14.38 in D 12.6 in
Louis XVI Pair of Bronze Vitrine Nightstands with Mirrored Doors and Drawer
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of bronze nightstands with glass top and glass paneled sides. This early antique Louis XVI style bronze or glass vitrine cabinet or nightstand is simply stunning a...
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Desk or Dressing Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage neoclassical painted dressing table, vanity, desk or night table has gilt detailing, serpentine front, brass pulls and tapered legs. Drawers are dovetailed. Can also be u...
Wood
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H 53 in W 47.25 in D 20 in
Beautiful French Louis XV Antique White Painted Ladies Vanity Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Distressed painted. Swing mirror. 3 drawer. 53 1/4" h x 47 1/8" w x 20" d. Condition Wobbly. Chips. Scratches. Stains.
Walnut