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Louis XVI Decorative Art

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
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI period giltwood barometer, 18th Century. An 18th century carved and gilded wood barometer, Louis XVI period. h: 100cm, w: 40cm, d: 4cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

A 19th C. KPM Plaque of Jan Hus at Constance Council, By Karl Friedrich Lessing
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century KPM Plaque of Jan Hus at Constance Council, Originally By Karl Friedrich Lessing, with the Original Giltwood Frame. The plaque is expertly framed in a meticulously cr...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Walnut And Giltwood Wall Decor/Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Walnut and Giltwood wall decor/plaque. The large scale oval plaque displays an elegant frame with Giltwood flute...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Walnut, Giltwood

Pair Of Continental 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sèvres Porcelain Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative pair of Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Sèvres porcelain plaques in their original Giltwood frames. Each hand painted still life plaque is set within a wonde...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Porcelain, Giltwood

Pair 19thc French Louis XVI Etching Framed Art
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Art Etchings and Framed. Highly detailed in pink back.
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1890s Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

18th Century French Revolution Framed Madame De La Fayette Folding Evantail
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1789 French Revolution Patriotism fighting symbol by the famous french Comtess M De La Fayette. Révolution Française: M. de la Fayette offre ses...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Other

Pair Of French Belle Époque Period Bronze & Ormolu Plaques, Signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated Bronze and Ormolu plaques, signed F. Barbedienne. Each most decorative w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Pair Of Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Obelisks On Stands
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The tapered columns, on tortoise pa...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Malachite, Marble

French 19th Century Gilt Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A delightful 19th Century French gold-gilt barometer circa 1850. This early instrument of meteorology has been adorned with a molded and decoratively trimmed octagonal frame dotted ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood, Paper

Pair Of Continental 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative pair of Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood wall decor. Each of the richly carved maidens is wearing classical attire, with their hair in an updo and ho...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

French 18th Century Louis XVI Style Print
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 18th century Louis XVI st. print titled: Un des Tableaux de la grande Gallerie du Palais Royal (one of the paintings of the grand Gallery of the Royal Palace). The prin...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Gilded and Painted Wood Directoire Wall Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Louis XVI style gilt and painted wood barometer. While not in working order, barometer has that wonderful old 'chippy' peeling patina. The carved wood frame and g...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze wall plaques in the manner of Clodion. Each rectangular plaque depicts charming winged cheru...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Gilded Barometer by Evangelista Torricelli
By Evangelista Torricelli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, large antique French Louis XVI period barometer, signed by Torricelli in gilded wood and of oval shape with original scientific illustrations, in good condition. The detailed wall décor piece is consisting its original glass. Framed with gilt foliate trim and important pediment. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1750, France. The Italian scientist Evangelista Torricelli...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France in the 1800s, this high quality gilt bronze wall clock has elements in the style of Louis XVI. The white clock face with blue numbers re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Trophy Boiserie Panel in Carved Oak Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved during the reign of Louis XVI, this linden wood and oak plaque was originally a boiserie panel that would have adorned the wall of a French manor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood, Oak

18th Century Gold French Louis XVI Gilded Wall Glass Mirror, Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century, an antique Louis Seize period mirror in carved wood with gilded accents and foliage motifs, consisting its original mirror glass in good condition. Created in Fran...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Large Wooden Blue and White Louis XVI Style Trophy Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Carvings with a military, musical, hunting, or agricultural theme, known as trophies, became popular during the period of Louis XVI. This pair of large trophy panels have Neoclassica...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Aubusson Floral Tapestry Gouache on Paper in 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, the simple and elegant gouache on paper is hand pain...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Paper

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze & Giltwood Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period giltwood and patinated bronze decorative wall plaques. Each impressive plaque is fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze

Carved over Door Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine carved over door pane: l in the Louis XVI style. France, circa 1980. P Dimensions: height 36 3/4 x width 66 1/2" depth 5" CW5323 & CW5324. Pai...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Composition

Louis XVI Style Trumeau Panel with Trompe L'oeil Mirror Panel
Located in Nashville, TN
Possibly late 18th century but most likely 19th century painted arched painted panel. Either a panel intended for a trumeau or to be inset into wall boiserie as a trumeau. The upper ...
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1830s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Canvas, Paint

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Decorative Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu decorative wall plaques in the manner of Clodion. Each rectangular plaque depicts charming winged cherubs draped in wo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Ormolu

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Decorative Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood decorative wall decor. The wall decor is centered by a beautiful richly carved tied blooming...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Mahogany & Ormolu Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and Mahogany decorative wall plaques signed F. Barbedienne. Each plaque is set on an elegant Mahogany backplate with fine scalloped bases and tops. The central ormolu plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Ormolu

Set of Three Continental 20th Century Louis XVI St. Hand Painted Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most elegant set of three Continental turn of the century Louis XVI st. hand painted decorative wall panels. Each re...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

20th Century Pair Of Black Marble And Giallo di Siena Marble Obelisk Garniture
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). This Louis XV style black marble and giallo di Siena...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Marble

French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Wall Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze and ormolu decorative wall plaque. The wonderfully executed circular plaque...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gouache on Paper with Frame and Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this colorful, antique Aubusson drawing cartoon. Created in the city of Aubusson, France circa 1780 and set in a carved frame with gilt trim and protected with g...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Paper

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frame with Decorative Carved Design, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Very Large Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frame with Decorative Carved Designs, Early 20th Century. Fantastic frame that could be use as is to be a piece of art on the wall or add a paint...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Wall Decor Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated wall decor panels. Each panel displays beautiful finely detailed intertwining berried ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

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 Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Paper

Ancient Rare Italian Cartagloria
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6813 - This is an authentic antique "cartagloria", always sought after by collectors, here with a small mirror , probably placed some years ago in place of prayers. It's very beaut...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Pastel Portraits of French Aristocrats by Charles Noel
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Framed Pastel Portraits of French Aristocrats, signed and dated by Charles Nicolas Noel, 1765 The Gentleman with Aristocratic clothes and holding a document of importance....
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Parchment Paper

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Set of Three Large Painted Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative, French 19th century Louis XVI st., set of three large painted panels, with four sides. All are on canvas, later applied on board. Each with a yellow backgrou...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

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 Decorative Art

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Giltwood, Paper

Pair of Italian Louis XVI St. Carved Giltwood Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative true pair of Italian Louis XVI st. carved giltwood wall decor. Each decorative element is centered by a charming bo...
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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

Print of an Interior Bath
Located in New York, NY
A lovely print featuring a French "Salle de Bain", matted and finished in a gilt wood frame.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Paper

French Louis XVI 18th Century Painted and Hand Carved Wooden Boiserie Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period painted and hand carved wooden boiseries panel from the late 18th century, with monogram, swag and fruit motifs. Born in France during the second half of th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Wood

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Polychrome Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XVI st. giltwood and polychrome wall decor. The wall decor depicts two beautiful abundant cornucopias tied at the...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period French Louis XVI giltwood barometer with beautiful patina. This antique French Louis XVI giltwood barometer will add a touch...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

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.  
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18th Century Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Copper

18th Century French Hand Colored Etching of an Elephant Skeleton
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully rendered etching with hand coloring depicting the skeleton of an elephant on a pedestal. A live elephant, foliage and huts in the background. French, 18th century by Georges Le Clerc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Paper

Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The white painted dial signed Cappy A Paris, 1773 within a laurel wreath carved case on a delicately carved flower entwined ribbon backplate ending in a tassel.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Giltwood

18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
18th century French neoclassical barometer from the Louis XVI period. Now strictly a stunning decorative object with great style. It is no long...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Glass, Giltwood

Rare and Spectacular Mirror in Louis XVI Style, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Unusual and large woodwork mirror, made entirely of patinated brass, with ornaments in gilded brass and gilded bronze. The oval mirror inside is an original mercury mirror, with some...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Brass, Bronze

Louis XVI Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular glazed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters, set within a pierced case with ribbon-tied fruiting laurel trails, each side with a ram’s mask capped pilaster, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Blue and White Jasperware Clock and Barometer Set
By Carcany & Robin
Located in London, GB
A fine quality clock and barometer set by Carcany and Robin, after models on exhibition in the Louvre Museum, Paris. In the Louis XVI manner, of banjo form, the cases being in cr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Eagle Crested Barometer, France, 1838
By D. T. Letorey
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crested double-headed eagle atop an oval giltwood and painted black frame with neoclassical borders and carved designs. The dial with metal arms and exposed thermometer coil, and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Glass, Paint, Giltwood

Louis XVI Gilt-Wood Barometer & Thermometer, France c. 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI Period Barometer & Thermometer Combination, originating in France & dating from the last quarter of the 18th century. The workings enclosed by a gilt-wood case with carve...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Glass, Giltwood

Louis XVI Period Gilt-wood Barometer with Globe, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI period Gilt-wood Barometer, with an interesting crest design of a Globe & rolled-up map, capped by a laurel wreath. The barometer & thermometer combination contained by a...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Decorative Art

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Glass, Giltwood

Louis Xvi decorative art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI decorative art 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 decorative art created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, giltwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI decorative art 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 decorative art, popular names associated with this style include Aubusson Manufacture, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Francois Nicolas Martinet. 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 decorative art differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $575 and tops out at $55,743 while the average work can sell for $6,693.

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