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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
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge

Located in Houston, TX

Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Five-Paneled French Gilt Folding Screen
Five-Paneled French Gilt Folding Screen

Five-Paneled French Gilt Folding Screen

Located in Redding, CT

Five-paneled French gilt folding screen. Perfect for privacy or for covering up an area. Gorgeous carved wooden gilt design with caning and hand pa...

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1950s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Commode with Italian White Marble Top

Located in Miami, FL

A very fine quality Louis XVI Style ormolu-mounted commode or chest of drawers with an Italian white marble top that is truly breathtaking! Intricate inlaid marquetry design throughout, the front and sides of the piece as well. Remarkable attention to detail in the brass mounts and other hardware! This beautiful Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode inlaid with marquetry and parquetry of rosewood, satinwood, possibly amaranth and painted wood inlays, some similarities to the model by Jean-Henri Riesener. The breakfront white marble top above a conforming moulded cornice and a pair of large deep drawers inlaid with a central foliate, flanked by lattice and patera-decorated panels, the sides with similar panels, the angles with acanthus-cast volutes, on scrolled acanthus feet. The white marble top with striations and veins coming through. Generously sized, the two spacious drawers are perfect for storing your belongings. Would enhance any bedroom, living room, foyer, entryway or office and will have your guests conversing amongst one another about the pure detail and craftsmanship used in order to make it. Embodied with a sense of luxury and glamour, this Louis XVI Style commode or chest of drawers can be paired with a variety of other styles you may already have in your home or place of choosing! Truly a show stopper and will certainly be a conversation starter at your next gathering! Would look wonderful with modern artwork hanging above and an 18th or 19th Century Mantel Clock (choose from our collection) on top of the white marble to further accentuate this beautiful piece of functional furniture. Very good condition with minor surface scratches and small blemishes, but no significant imperfections. Age appropriate wear. Dimensions: 23 1/2" Deep x 57" Wide x 38" High Important Provenance: Private Palm Beach, Florida Estate Bears the maker's mark on the back: Fratelli Catteneo About the maker: The company is from the historic Province of Como, home of highly skilled old world artisans, the exceptionally executed 18th century antique reproduction was hand-crafted in the mid-20th century, of very fine quality craftsmanship, detailing and solid wooden construction. Established in Cantù, Italy shortly after the Second World War, the company Fratelli Cattaneo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

A French Louis XVI Style Painted Bed, C. 1920.
A French Louis XVI Style Painted Bed, C. 1920.

A French Louis XVI Style Painted Bed, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Elegant painted and carved frame with scrolled top headboard and footboard, upholstered in classic red and white toile fabric. The bed features carved details and fluted supports, re...

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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Baker Furniture French Empire Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Baker Furniture French Empire Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Baker Furniture French Empire Flame Mahogany Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Empire or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa Late 20th Century Stunning flame mahogany, with satinw...

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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Gorgeous Maison Jansen Style Louis XVI White Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This set of 8 Maison Jansen style Louis XVI dining chairs embodies timeless French elegance with a refined modern edge. Each chair features a gracefully curved oval back and a genero...

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1970s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Carmine, TX

Set of 6 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs featuring hand-carved and painted wood frames with elegant oval backs, fluted legs, and carved rosette details. Upholstered in a luxurio...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era

French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

6-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier in Style Luigi xvi, 21st Century
6-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier in Style Luigi xvi, 21st Century

6-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier in Style Luigi xvi, 21st Century

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

6-Lights chandelier in ivory porcelain and patinated golden bronze. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The lampshades are in...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Antique Walnut Headboard Full Size Bed circa 1900
French Antique Walnut Headboard Full Size Bed circa 1900

French Antique Walnut Headboard Full Size Bed circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French massive walnut head board made circa 1900. Typical of the Louis XVI style. This headboard was previously a footboard, so it must be attached to the wall. Hand-carved. Shippin...

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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Abalone, Walnut

21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier

21st-Century, 12-Lights Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

12-lights chandelier in light-green porcelain and bronze in burnished. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The lampshades are...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Dresser With Glass Top
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Dresser With Glass Top

Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Dresser With Glass Top

Located in Germantown, MD

A Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Provincial Walnut dresser With protective Glass Top Measures 50" in width, 22" in depth and 34" in height.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Bergères with Ram Heads

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XVI style walnut bergères chairs from the late 19th century, featuring carved ram’s-head hand rests and neutral upholstered seats and backs. Each chair present...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Children's Chair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Children's Chair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Children's Chair

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood children's chair. Antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood and cane children's chair or child's chair from the 19th century. This French ...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Large Garden Urns, Chambord Model, France 20th Century
Pair of Large Garden Urns, Chambord Model, France 20th Century

Pair of Large Garden Urns, Chambord Model, France 20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This magnificent pair of reconstituted stone urns exudes timeless classical charm and architectural grandeur. Acquired at an estate auction held in a French château, these urns were ...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Stone

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ebonized, Brass and Marble Side Tables
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ebonized, Brass and Marble Side Tables

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ebonized, Brass and Marble Side Tables

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant pair of French Louis XVI style side tables or nightstands featuring ebonized wood cases, brass detailing and white marble tops. Each table contains three drawers outlined...

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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XVI Style Round Side Table with Polished Brass Rim Gallery
Louis XVI Style Round Side Table with Polished Brass Rim Gallery

Louis XVI Style Round Side Table with Polished Brass Rim Gallery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Warm mahogany frame with a rich burlwood veneer top and a polished brass rim gallery along the edge. legs are a faux bamboo design columns clustered in pairs. All is supported by a t...

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Nightstands by Karges C. 1960's
Pair of Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Nightstands by Karges C. 1960's

Pair of Louis XVI Style Brass Mounted Nightstands by Karges C. 1960's

By Karges Furniture

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 26 3/4 in W: 43 in D: 21 in A beautifully crafted pair of Louis XVI style brass-mounted nightstands by Karges, dating to circa 1960s. These elegant matching bedside ...

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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style by Dennis & Leen, USA 1980's

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in the Louis XVI Style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Dennis & Leen. The chairs are crafted with intricate details, the wooden frame...

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1980s American Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Nightstand, Marble Top
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Nightstand, Marble Top

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Nightstand, Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style mahogany nightstand or side table features a white marble top surrounded by a pierced bronze gallery. Its three drawers of dovetai...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Demilune Tables
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Demilune Tables

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Demilune Tables

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this exceptional pair of late 18th-century French Louis XVI giltwood demilune console tables embodies the refined neoclassical design and craftsmanship o...

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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Elegant 19th-century Louis XVI commode crafted in walnut, featuring a clean, neoclassical design with upper drawers over two spacious lower drawers. Accented with fluted corner detai...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore' Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures
Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore' Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures

Pair of Monumental Early 1900s Era French Dore' Gilt Bronze Sconces with Figures

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional pair of monumental French gilt bronze sconces from the early 1900s captures the opulence and grandeur of Belle Époque design. Cast in finely detailed dore’ bronze, e...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top
French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top

French 19th Century Mahogany Louis XVI Commode with Marble Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A gorgeous Louis XVI-style commode with a grey marble top. The original stone top has stunning, streaky white veining and offset round corners. It is in good condition with minimal...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Marble

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Louis XVI Style Caned Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A refined and graceful set of eight French painted dining chairs featuring oval cameo cane backs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The carved beech chairs frames are finished in a s...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Chair in Floral Linen

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite late 19th-century petite accent side chair in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The hand-crafted frame features an elegant oval backrest and is finishe...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Paint

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza

John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar cabinet By John Widdicomb USA, Circa Late 20th Century Exotic burl wood, with brass tr...

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Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers
Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers

Antique French Louis XVI Commode Chest Of Drawers

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

Antique French Louis XVI style chest of drawers. Fluted legs decorated with gilded bronze rings and clogs. Three dovetailed drawers with bronze handles. The photos and video accurat...

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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils

Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...

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20th Century Louis XVI Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs
Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs

Located in Perkasie, PA

Pair Vintage French Louis XVI Medallion Back Armchairs – Item L63002EC This elegant pair of vintage French Louis XVI armchairs showcases the graceful proportions and refined decorat...

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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils
19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

19th Century Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Fauteuils

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

19th century pair of painted and upholstered open arm fauteuils in the Louis XVI style. Beautiful original painted finish in a creamy white finish, with grey patina, and antique brown glaze...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Paint, Wood

Napoleon III Carved Side Chair with Metal Ornaments and Red Velvet, circa 1860
Napoleon III Carved Side Chair with Metal Ornaments and Red Velvet, circa 1860

Napoleon III Carved Side Chair with Metal Ornaments and Red Velvet, circa 1860

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

An elegant French side chair from around 1860, with a richly carved dark wooden frame, decorative metal ornaments and fresh red velvet upholstery. It is a characterful example of the eclectic, opulent furniture made in France during the Second Empire, and it brings instant warmth and a touch of theatre to any room. The tall back is framed by carved uprights and topped with a shaped crest rail, which carries a set of initials, a lovely personal detail that hints at the chair's history. Small metal ornaments are set into the frame, catching the light against the dark wood. The seat rests on turned front legs, typical of the period's revival of Louis XVI forms. The chair has been completely reupholstered in a deep red velvet with a striped pattern. The fresh fabric makes it comfortable and ready to use, while the contrast between the rich red and the dark wood gives it a luxurious, dramatic look. Stylistically, the chair belongs to the Napoleon III period and sits comfortably alongside Louis XVI revival, Victorian and Second Empire furniture...

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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood duchesse Brisee. Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt wood Duchesse Brisee. Our unusually shaped French Napoleon III duchesse brisee, chaise longue or chaise lounge is comprised of three pieces. A large bergere and a smaller bergere...

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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Giltwood

20th Century Louis XVI Style Lacquered Dining Table, ~48” Diameter
20th Century Louis XVI Style Lacquered Dining Table, ~48” Diameter

20th Century Louis XVI Style Lacquered Dining Table, ~48” Diameter

Located in Houston, TX

An Italian 20th Century Louis XVI style dining table with lovely poly lacquered finished matchbook top, ormolu detail and sabots. Table is missing leaf but has a nice tight center jo...

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Chest, Saint Anne Marble Top
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Chest, Saint Anne Marble Top

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Period Mahogany Chest, Saint Anne Marble Top

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century French Louis XVI period mahogany commode or chest of drawers features a beveled Saint Anne marble top. The corners are detailed with fluting and striated...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode
French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

French Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Style Commode

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A solid walnut commode from France, 19th century, with all the signature elements of the Louis XVI style exhibiting curious patina to blend with interiors from rustic to more refine...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845
19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

19th Century French Louis XVI Style "Astronomy" Mantel Clock, circa 1845

By Perrelet

Located in Greven, DE

French mantel clock "Astronomy" Paris Bronze, marble Mid 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 38 x 55 x 16 cm Description: A Louis XVI-style figural mantel clock mounted on a two-t...

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1840s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Wall Mirror

Located in Carmine, TX

A beautiful French 19th-century Louis XVI trumeau mirror featuring a hand-painted pastoral scene above the original mirror plate, all set within an elegant painted and parcel-gilt fr...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Vitrine

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This Charming Louis XVI Style Vitrine is made of blond mahogany and has its original glasses. The shelves are adjustable.

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

Fantastic Gilded Rouge Marble French 19th Century Italian Marble Top Console
Fantastic Gilded Rouge Marble French 19th Century Italian Marble Top Console

Fantastic Gilded Rouge Marble French 19th Century Italian Marble Top Console

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fantastic French 19th century gilded console table with an exquisite Italian rouge marble top is a true statement of neoclassical artistry and luxury. The console features finel...

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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Distressed Paint Decorated Armchair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 34 1/2 in W: 23 1/4 in D: 26 in SH: 16 in Exceptional antique French Louis XVI armchair dating to the late 18th century, produced during the reign of Louis XVI, circa 1774–1792. A wonderful example of authentic 18th-century French seating furniture, this beautifully proportioned fauteuil retains the architectural elegance, refined carving, and neoclassical vocabulary that define the Louis XVI period. The chair is presented with an aged and distressed painted finish that beautifully reveals the passage of time, giving the frame an exceptionally authentic, collected appearance and allowing the underlying craftsmanship to remain visible throughout. The chair features a generously proportioned upholstered back and seat framed by a finely carved wooden structure. Its design is distinctly Louis XVI, with a restrained, symmetrical silhouette, rounded and architectural contours, carved detailing, and elegantly tapered fluted legs. The arms flow gracefully from the upholstered back into curved supports before terminating in sculptural hand-carved details at the front of the chair. The apron surrounding the seat is particularly handsome, decorated with a continuous architectural motif and accented by carved corner blocks and rosette ornament. These details are carried down into the legs, which feature elongated fluting and classical proportions characteristic of French Neoclassical furniture of the period. The distressed painted surface is one of the most appealing aspects of the piece. Rather than appearing artificially aged, the finish has the character of an antique frame that has accumulated generations of wear, with areas of rubbed paint, exposed underlying layers, discoloration, and natural surface variation throughout. The result is a wonderfully timeworn appearance that works exceptionally well in both traditional French interiors and more relaxed, collected spaces. The finish allows the chair to retain the elegance of a formal Louis XVI fauteuil while giving it the relaxed character sought after by today's designers and collectors. Particularly noteworthy is the presence of metal reinforcement brackets installed along the rear of the chair. These brackets appear to have been added during the late 19th century, most likely as a period structural repair intended to reinforce the frame and preserve the integrity of the chair after generations of use. Their presence is an interesting part of the object's history and serves as a reminder that this is an authentic antique that was used, maintained, and preserved over many decades. Rather than attempting to conceal these later reinforcements, we feel they contribute to the chair's story and provide visible evidence of its continued life well beyond the 18th century. The chair does exhibit losses and age-related imperfections consistent with its considerable age, including several missing carved rosettes at the tops of the legs, minor losses to the carved decoration, and age gaps visible at some of the frame seams. These conditions are clearly visible in the photographs and are appropriate to disclose for a piece of this age. Importantly, the chair will be professionally reviewed by our refinisher prior to leaving our facility to ensure that the frame is sturdy and structurally sound. Any necessary stabilization will be addressed, and the painted finish can also be carefully touched up if desired by the purchaser, while preserving the character and patina that make the chair so appealing. The Louis XVI period represents one of the most important transitions in the history of French furniture, moving away from the exuberant curves and asymmetry of the preceding Rococo toward the ordered symmetry and classical references of the Neoclassical movement. Furniture from this period frequently incorporated fluted legs, rosettes, architectural moldings, oval forms, and other motifs inspired by the art and architecture of antiquity. This armchair embodies that aesthetic beautifully, with its disciplined proportions and classical ornament softened by the natural wear and patina acquired over more than two centuries. What makes this chair particularly compelling is its authenticity. Unlike later reproductions or 20th-century Louis XVI-style furniture, this is a genuine 18th-century French chair dating from the Louis XVI period itself. The later structural reinforcement, areas of loss, aged paint, seam separation, and surface wear all contribute to a remarkably tangible sense of history. It is a piece that has survived through multiple generations and periods of changing taste, retaining the essential character of the period in which it was originally made. This antique French fauteuil would make an exceptional accent chair in a formal living room, library, bedroom, dressing room, entryway, or private study. It would also be equally at home incorporated into a larger collection of French antiques, paired with an antique Louis XVI writing desk, commode, console, or secrétaire, or used as a statement piece within a more contemporary interior. Its restrained neoclassical form makes it surprisingly versatile, while the distressed painted finish adds the warmth and individuality that designers often seek when creating layered European interiors. For collectors of authentic French antiques, Louis XVI furniture, French Neoclassical seating, antique fauteuils, painted French furniture...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut Leather Inlaid Card Table
French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut Leather Inlaid Card Table

French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut Leather Inlaid Card Table

Located in New Orleans, LA

This French 19th century Louis XV walnut card table features an inlaid red leather top with gold tooling in Greek key design. The drawer features a bronze hexagonal pull, and the pie...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee

Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...

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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard
Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard

Edwardian Marquetry Full Size Headboard

Located in Sheffield, MA

A marriage of neoclassical, Louis XVI and late Victorian style design making it a rather handsome and decorative headboard for any bedroom. The headboard has wonderful marquetry, carved decorative swags plus painted decoration details. The bed is 57.5" wide, making it just shy of the 60" queen size bed . Some people have utilized a slightly smaller bed for a queen bed. Standard full or double is 54". Double bed, headboard for double bed.

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1920s European Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Pier Mirror
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Pier Mirror

19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Giltwood Pier Mirror

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Giltwood mirror's design incorporates numerous classical elements, including a central urn or vase finial flanked by winged sphinx or griffin figures at the top cresting. The main mi...

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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Louis XVI Corner Cabinet, Germany 1780
Antique Louis XVI Corner Cabinet, Germany 1780

Antique Louis XVI Corner Cabinet, Germany 1780

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Antique Neoclassical Marquetry Corner Cabinet, circa 1800 This exceptional antique Neoclassical corner cabinet dates to around 1780 and most likely originates from Germany....

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1780s German Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Neapolitan Console Table
18th Century Neapolitan Console Table

18th Century Neapolitan Console Table

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Neapolitan Console Table. Offered is an outstanding Italian Louis XVI painted and giltwood console table with fluted legs and a black marble top from the late 18th centu...

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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Four-Door Buffet with Carrara Marble
French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Four-Door Buffet with Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Ebonized Mahogany Four-Door Buffet with Carrara Marble

Located in Austin, TX

An elegant French Louis XVI style four-door buffet or enfilade; circa 1910; crafted primarily of mahogany; professionally ebonized and finished with a deep; lustrous French polish. ...

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1910s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890
French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890

French Giltwood and Tapestry Five-Piece Salon Suite Louis XVI Style, circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

French giltwood and tapestry five-piece salon suite Louis XVI style, circa 1890. Comprising a canape and four fauteuils upholstered in French Aubusson tapestry's depicting children a...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Wool

Large French Naval Warship Model “La Gloire 1778”, 20th Century
Large French Naval Warship Model “La Gloire 1778”, 20th Century

Large French Naval Warship Model “La Gloire 1778”, 20th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An impressive and highly detailed 20th-century wooden ship model representing La Gloire, the celebrated French frigate launched at Saint-Malo in 1778. Of substantial proportions, the...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Furniture

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Metal

Set of Six Kreiss Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Dining Armchairs
Set of Six Kreiss Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Dining Armchairs

Set of Six Kreiss Louis XVI Style Cerused Oak Dining Armchairs

By Kreiss

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A beautifully crafted set of six Kreiss "Peninsula" oak dining armchairs crafted in a modern Louis XVI style. The iconic design after John Hutton's Grand Soleil chairs. The set consi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Louis XVI Demilune Buffet with Ebonized Mahogany and Marble Top
Louis XVI Demilune Buffet with Ebonized Mahogany and Marble Top

Louis XVI Demilune Buffet with Ebonized Mahogany and Marble Top

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet or enfilade from France made in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany that has been ebonized and finished in a lustrous French...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware
Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware

Vintage Solid Mahogany Writing Desk with Leather Top and Brass Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This French-made writing desk is executed in solid mahogany wood and designed in the Louis XVI–style Neoclassical tradition, offering a refined balance of classical structure and cle...

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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils
Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Square Back French Louis XVI Fauteils

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very elegant pair of French armchairs or fauteuils, painted and beautifully carved with much detail. The pair is painted in a soft original pale oyster gray, which highlights the bea...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Solid Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
French 19th Century Louis XVI Solid Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

French 19th Century Louis XVI Solid Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Beautiful 19th-century French Louis XVI commode crafted from solid walnut with elegant geometric paneling and a rich, warm patina. This three-drawer chest features classic bronze rin...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Furniture

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Bronze

Louis Xvi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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