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.
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rustic Hand Carved Walnut Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French rustic Louis XVI style walnut nightstand or side table features hand carved details of rosettes on the die joints and lower apron as well as gadroo...
Bronze
19th Century Walnut Inlaid Partner’s Desk with Leather Writing Surface
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautifully crafted 19th-century walnut partner’s desk, showcasing refined craftsmanship and elegant proportions. This impressive freestanding desk is veneered in richly figured wa...
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Oak & Walnut Three Doors Vitrine Bookcase circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
A grand Louis XVI-style bookcase crafted around 1900 from solid oak and walnut veneer. This elegant piece stands out for its balanced design featuring three glass-paned doors, offeri...
Glass, Oak, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Petite Corbeille Vanity Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An enchanting jewel of French romanticism, this petite Corbeille chair is a masterclass in authentic time-worn beauty. With its enveloping barrel back...
Linen, Wood
Antique Italian Curve Shaped Inlay Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian Antique desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood with great inlay decors, elegantly shaped with curved sides completed by two top and one central drawers a...
Wood
Pair of French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Marble-Top Bedside Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the twentieth century, this pair of Louis XVI style bedside in wood veneer, each opening with three drawers fitted with small knobs. The drawer fronts are decorated...
Marble
Large Louis XVI Style Bronze and Iron 6-light Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
a good reproduction of neoclassical style featuring an iron and bronze frame adorned with egg and leaf moldings and berry finials; the central support emanating six scrolled candle a...
Iron
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chest Of Drawers, circa 1785
Located in Greven, DE
Louis XVI chest of drawers France Mahogany, etc. c. 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 117 x 54 cm Description: The body of the chest of drawers, constructed using a stollen frame d...
Carrara Marble
French Louis XVI Painted Gesso & Giltwood Console Table with Shaped Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French Louis XVI console table, circa 1785-1795, with original paint and gesso surface. The carved wood frame features the refined neoclassical lines Marie Antoinette’s e...
Marble
Elegant early 20th century writing desk with brass details and three drawers
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant early 20th century writing desk crafted in hardwood and inspired by the refined lines of the Louis XVI period. The desk features three drawers across the front, slender flut...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire Desk in Mahogany
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully made with book matched veneer of mahogany and fine inlay of walnut and mahogany. I...
Brass
Alpine Blue Floral Painted Wardrobe
Located in Vo', Veneto
Alpine Antique Painted Wardrobe Hand‑painted antique wardrobe with floral panels, suitable for those looking for painted European furniture and furnishings linked to Alpine and Centr...
Fir
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Antique Desk in Walnut inlaid
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Introducing this elegant Italian walnut desk, dating back to the late 19th century. Featuring a typical design inspired by the sumptuous Louis XVI era, it features clean lines and r...
Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century Hand Carved French Louis XVI Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid nineteenth century Louis XVI style painted armchairs, features a curved top seat back detailed with a central laurel motif and acanthus finials at the corners. Its d...
Beech
Set of Twelve Mid Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of twelve mid twentieth century French Louis XVI style carved dining chairs include ten side chairs and two armchairs and are painted in a cream color with gold detailing. T...
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Petite French Bookcase
Located in Denton, TX
Constructed of 18th century antique remnants to make this petite bookcase with French rouge marble top hard to not fall in love with. Can be used anywhere in the house.
Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany and Marble Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
A refined 19th-century French Louis XVI style mahogany console table (or console desserte), perfect for an entryway, hallway, or sophisticated living space. The piece features a classic, elegant demilune silhouette with a white Carrara marble top. The marble is framed by an openwork pierced brass gallery that elegantly follows the contoured shape of the table. Design & Construction Details Frieze Drawer: The front is fitted with a single paneled frieze drawer outlined in delicate brass beading It retains its original working lock and an antique iron skeleton key...
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Style Carved Wooden Demilune Console Table
Located in Redding, CT
Louis XVI Style Carved Wooden Demilune Console Table. Most likely Italian but no marks. This Louis XVI style demilune will add color and style to any entryway or hallway . The carve...
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fruitwood Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Lyon, France, this set of ten late 19th-century Louis XVI dining chairs is crafted from fruitwood and showcases the clean neoclassical lines associated with the Louis XVI ...
Chenille, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Italian Pink Painted Fruitwood French Louis XVI Style Ottoman Stool
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming Italian ottoman with a newly upholstered seat in pink linen. The fruitwood frame is a vintage pink and green paint. The piece itself has French Louis XVI 18th cent...
Linen, Fruitwood
$42,979Sale Price / set|20% Off
Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative suite of forty-two giltwood dining chairs comprising thirty-four single chairs and eight carver armchairs executed in the elegant Louis XVI neocl...
Giltwood
Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Walnut Burl Wood Writing Desk Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful Italian desk writing table, in beautiful veneer burl wood forming great decors from different veins, with the elegantly shaped legs and completed by the central drawer. The...
Wood
French Regency Walnut Sideboard by Johnson-Handley-Johnson, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Johnson-Handley-Johnson Co. USA, Circa 1920s Carvel walnut case, with burl wood and s...
Brass
Pair of French 20th Century Louis XVI Style Cherrywood Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the twentieth century, this pair of Louis XVI style tables is constructed in cherrywood, each with a drawer at the front fitted with a working lock and key. The top...
Wood
French Regency Louis XVI Carved Mahogany Bow Front Sideboard, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By R-Way Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1940s Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with original brass ...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Neoclassical style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut case, with beautiful burled walnut draw...
Brass
Sligh Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Writing Desk, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style writing desk or bureau plat desk By Sligh Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with black leather top, and original brass hardware. ...
Brass
$3,235Sale Price|38% Off
French 18th Century Marble-Top Louis XVI Console Table
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful marble-top Louis XVI console table. Wonderful carvings and great patina. Original marble top. France, circa 1770-1889. Weathered and small losses. More photo's are availab...
Marble
Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Marble Fireplace Mantel, Late 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel, hand-carved in marble and defined by its refined proportions and classical detailing. The design reflects the neoclassical aesthet...
Marble
Set of Six Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
These six mid twentieth century French painted dining chairs or side chairs are in the classic Louis XVI style. The die joints are adorned with carved rosettes, and the seats rest on...
Upholstery, Beech
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Reeded Gilt Mirror with Double Plates
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exciting French mirror from circa 1840, framed in classic reeded molding of the Louis XVI taste that reflects the luster of gold leaf, now patinated to a fine craquelure texture. ...
Gold Leaf
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Upholstered King Size Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Regency Louis XVI style king size bed frame In the manner of Henredon USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved wood frame in crackle cream lacquered finish, with uphol...
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
French Louis XVI painted wood and cane settee, canape, banquette
Located in London, GB
A very elegant Louis XVI painted wood and cane settee, canape, banquette. Will have been re-caned at some point and possibly repainted or refinished. Minor damage, please view photos...
Cane, Wood
French Vintage Pair of Louis XVI Style Bedside Tables
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French, early to mid-20th century petite bedside tables offering two drawers in mahogany frames. Inset white marble tops are surrounded by a short, pierced brass gallery ed...
Marble, Brass
Luxurious Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs with Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French Louis XVI painted and carved armchairs or bergere chairs, in original paint and blue mohair upholstery with brass tacking. Created in France during the early 20th ce...
Mohair, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Louis XVI Bedside Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Tuscan bedside tables from the second half of the 18th century, beautifully veneered in walnut and accented with delicate lemonwood and fruitwood string inlay. Exem...
Wood
Set of Four Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of four early twentieth century French dining chairs or side chairs is in the Louis XVI style and features carved rosettes on the die joints and classic tapered fluted legs....
Upholstery, Ash
19th Century French Louis XVI Commode with Mahogany & Pink Marble
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant mahogany & pink marble commode from France, 19th century, in the Louis XVI style that easily fits with Empire and transitional tastes that value noble materials. The t...
Marble, Brass
Louis XVI Mahogany Commode with Marble Top and Brass Trim, Circa 1870
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style marble-topped mahogany commode from France, circa 1870, with transitional details that could suit a wide range of decorating tastes today. The white marble...
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Writing Desk with Leather Top, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
Elegant early 20th century walnut writing desk in the Louis XVI taste, featuring refined neoclassical lines and beautiful figured walnut veneers. The desk is fitted with three drawe...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Two-Seat Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French two-seat sofa, crafted in the Louis XVI style, dates from the early 20th century and beautifully captures the refined neoclassical aesthetic that has remained tim...
Velvet, Walnut, Paint
PAIR Antique French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinets Burl Mahogany Mirror c1900
Located in Choudrant, LA
PAIR Antique French Glass Vitrine Display Cabinets Burl Mahogany Mirror c1900. Direct from France, a beautiful true matching pair of antique Fren...
Glass, Mirror, Mahogany
$2,029Sale Price|38% Off
18th Century Antique Louis XVI Swedish Painted Console
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An antique Swedish painted console from the Louis XVI period, dating to the early 18th century. The piece features a beautifully hand-painted faux-marble top and delicately carved ap...
Beech, Oak, Pine
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Oak Sideboard Credenza
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, burl wood, and oak, with original brass hardware. Measur...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Painted Trompe L’Oeil French Style Wallpaper Screen Divider
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian French Louis XVI style hand painted wall paper folding screen or room divider. Each panel is a trompe l’oeil neoclassical seen mimicking architectural ...
Poplar, Paper
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Stunning carved walnut, with inlaid parquet top. Measures: 63.5"W x 44.5...
Walnut
Large Italian Louis XVI Style Architectural Gilt Wall Shelf Bracket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Gold Leaf Wall Shelf. This vintage large bracket could certainly stand alone on a wall or functional to hold a treasure on top. Wonderful classic addition to any liv...
Gold Leaf
French 18th Century Louis XVI Walnut Marble-Top Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Dating to the eighteenth century and made in France, this Louis XVI chest of drawers is constructed in walnut and opens at the front with three drawers fitted with drop handles. A tu...
Marble
$1,590 / item
Louis XVI Style White Oak Nightstand 2 Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Elevate your bedroom with this timeless Louis XVI–inspired two-drawer nightstand, thoughtfully crafted to balance classic elegance with everyday function. Built from solid white oak ...
Oak
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Walnut and Brass Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style tea table or occasional side table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut, with brass gallery and ormolu. Measures: 26"W x 26"D x 24...
Brass
Louis XVI style mahogany buffet with white marble top
Located in Houston, TX
The fine flame mahogany that was incorporated in this exceptional piece makes It extraordinary. The cabinetry and construction is also very fine with all elements Of the best qualit...
Marble
Baccarat. Louis XVI style 43-piece gilt glassware set, France, mid-19th century
By Baccarat, Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
43-piece French glassware set from Baccarat, 19th century. According to references from the 1916 Baccarat catalogue, this glassware is in the Louis XVI style, similar to models 11582...
Crystal, Gold
$3,270 / item
Louis White Oak Dresser with 6 Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis XVI style 6 drawer dresser in a beautiful natural white oak finish. The elegant design of this Louis XVI nightstand features intricate detailing and craftsmanship that exudes l...
Oak
Louis XVI Style Triple Dresser by Dixie
By Dixie
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XVI style triple dresser made by Dixie Furniture circa 1970. Three top drawers are paneled to give the look of four and open with rosette pressed knob handles. Lower drawers ...
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Bookcase or Vitrine, Bronze
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style mahogany bibliotheque or bookcase is finished with bronze banding. Its corners feature bronze fluting and the side panels are also...
Bronze
19th Century Beechwood Writing Desk with Leather Top & Side Pull-Out Slides
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined and elegant 19th-century writing desk, crafted in solid beechwood and retaining its original green gilt-tooled leather writing surface. The clean, understated lines and wel...
Bronze
French Vintage 20th Century Louis XVI Style Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant storage piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade captures the refinement of the period in timeless finishes like marble and mahogany. T...
Marble, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Enfilade with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A statement piece for a dining room or foyer, this 20th century Louis XVI style enfilade speaks of refined taste and luxury, marked NF Ameublements after winning of a gold medal for ...
Marble, Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Style Drop-Down Desk Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer Materials: Mahogany, Missing 2 Pulls On Bottom Drawer
Mahogany
This golden material glamorized neoclassical furnishings and transformed upper-crust sitting rooms from France to Philadelphia in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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