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.
Pair of 19th-Century French Painted Oak Louis XVI Style Exterior Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Pair of 19th-century French oak exterior doors with original painted surfaces and architectural detailing. Each door is constructed with a tall molded upper panel, a smaller central ...
Oak
$12,890 / set
French 18h Century Louis XVI pair of Doors
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Those magnificent pair of French Doors are painted with some gilt. This is an original work of the 18th century. It comes from a French Parisian Home.
Wood
$4,900 / set
Antique French Double Interior Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French double doors, newly painted light grey, though made in the 19th century, the paneling is elaborate in the neoclassical style of the late 18th century. Wonderful French Cremone hardware...
Metal
Two Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Interior Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Two pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted interior doors are a remarkable find, indeed! The set was designed as two distinct pairs, with each pair having a distinct left & right door, and a total of four distinct relief works, one on each door! Three tailored panels define the door architecture, with the relief work appearing on the uppermost panel. One door features a musical instrument theme with various instruments "suspended" by ribbon tied by a bow at top, with a musical score in between. The ribbon and bow motif are continued on the other three panels, but the themes change. The second door depicts subjects involved in fishing, from nets to seaside foliage, even a fish on a pole! The third is a gardening theme, with rake, scythe and more, including a triangular soil aerator. The forth depicts the objects of the hunt, from a flintlock rifle...
Pine
French Louis XVI Style Pine and Etched Glass Door
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) stripped pine framed door with etched glass medallion (Related Item: 041738A).
Pine, Glass
Reclaimed Louis XVI Oak Cupboard Doors, French Provincial, Circa 1780
Located in Mckinney, TX
Dating to the Louis XVI period (1774–1792), this pair of reclaimed French cupboard doors features paneled construction with distinctive incised X-detailing and softly shaped upper pa...
Oak, Paint
$3,600 / set
Louis XVI Pine Doors
Located in Chireno, TX
Louis XVI pine doors, sold as a pair. Original paint is stripped. Each door measures 26.25 inches wide and overall width as a pair is 52.5 inches. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
Pine
18th Century French Oak Linenfold Exterior Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An 18th century French oak linenfold exterior door dating to circa 1800. This substantial door is presented with its original hand made hinges, latch and lock. The front face has or...
Wood, Oak
Set of Tall Antique Louis XVI Style Room Dividing Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These tall antique Louis XVI style room dividing doors are one of various sets reclaimed from the American Embassy in Paris. Dating from circa 1870, these antique doors are generous...
Wood, Oak, Pine
19th-Century French Oak Interior Door with Paneled Transom and Original Casing
Located in Mckinney, TX
A reclaimed French oak interior door complete with its original paneled transom and surrounding casing. Dating to the mid-19th century, the front features three molded panels with a ...
Oak
Set of Tall Antique Louis XVI Style Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These tall antique Louis XVI style double doors are one of various sets reclaimed from the American Embassy in Paris. Dating from circa 1870, these antique doors are generous in siz...
Wood, Oak, Pine
18th Century Painted Double-Sided Communication Door
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare double-sided communication door dating from the 18th century and retaining its attractive painted finish. Originally installed between adjoining rooms in a grand European reside...
Wood
Tall Set of Painted Louis XVI Style Room Dividing Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These tall Louis XVI style antique room dividing doors are one of various sets reclaimed from the American Embassy in Paris. This set features an off-white paint finish to one side a...
Wood, Oak, Pine, Paint
Elaborate Set of Tall Antique Louis XVI Style Double Doors
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This elaborate set of tall antique Louis XVI style double doors are one of various sets reclaimed from the American Embassy in Paris. Dating from circa 1870, these antique doors are generous in size, showcasing the grandeur and opulence of 19th century French interior design. Each door features ornate moulded flower embellishments alongside three raised and fielded panels to both sides. Parts of the original hardware is still present including an elaborate espagnolette handle. Suitable for interior use, these tall double doors...
Wood, Oak, Pine
$9,250 / set
Superbe Pair of French 19th Century Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe pair of French 19th century iron gates.
Iron
$7,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 19th century iron gates.
Iron
$5,200 / set
Pair of Carved Louis XVI Midcentury Door Panels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom carved Louis XVI style parcel-gilt door panels carved on both sides.
Wood
Hand-Crafted Antique Italian Door Panel, Poplar Wood, Louis XVI Style
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/299 - Little ancient Italian door for rustic cabinet: coming from the mountains of northern Italy. Usable for a closet or as little bed headboard. That'...
Poplar
Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of tall painted doors with original hardware. Will need new glass. Other doors available but not with glass panel. Doors can work well in Swedish Gustavian style decor
Wood
$3,431Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 82.68 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Antique Provençal Doors, Carved/Painted Blue, Late 19th Century France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Pair of old Provençal interior doors, with carved panels painted in blue, one was a panel (the lowest), built in the late 19th century in the south of France. Delicate and elegant c...
Wood
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
19th Century English Exterior Studded Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-19th century English studded oak door suitable for exterior use with a weathered finish to the front studded side and horizontal plank construction to the reverse. Steeped in ...
Oak
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Doors
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful pair of 19th century French doors.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Striking double-sided French doors, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century and reclaimed from a historic property in France. Each panel showcases a different character-rich finis...
Oak
$6,950
H 90.25 in W 50.875 in D 2 in
Pair of 18th Century French Alder Communication Doors From Avignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors, masterfully crafted from walnut, showcases the wood’s natural warmth and rich grain. Originating from Avignon, these doors embod...
Wood
$900Sale Price|24% Off
H 69.5 in W 29 in D 2 in
French XIX Louis XVI Stain Glass Framed Window or Door, 4 Glass Panels Missing
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century Louis XVI stain glass framed window or door. 4 clear glass panels missing.
Glass, Stained Glass, Pine
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Exterior French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Solid and striking, this pair of antique French oak doors once marked the entry to a stately home. Crafted from richly grained oak, the surface bears a warm medium-toned finish that ...
Oak
19th Century Gothic Double-Sided Solid Pine Exterior Door
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Gothic double-sided solid pine exterior door was crafted from solid pine which has been fully stripped and ready for staining or painting to complement your project! The...
Pine
19th Century French Door Pair #1520
Located in Houston, TX
This door set is in a French Provincial style, likely produced by the Italian architects to prominent in the area. The original paint remnants give them outstanding coloration that w...
Pine
Louis XVI Pine Doors
Located in Chireno, TX
Louis XVI pine doors, sold as a pair. Original paint is stripped. Each door measures 26.25 inches wide and overall width as a pair is 52.5 inches. Note: Original/early finish on ant...
Pine
Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of French communication doors from the late 18th century, circa 1790, showcase the refined craftsmanship typical of the period. The doors are made from rich, dark...
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Double Louis XVI Style Doors, Early 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Set of Four Double Louis XVI Style Doors, Early 20th Century This magnificent set of four double doors captures the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style, with exquisite neoclassi...
Wood
Set Of Two Decorative 18th Century Tall Doors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two decorative 18th century tall doors in pine. The given dimensions are for each door. Together the two doors are 92cm / 36 inches wide. Please note! Because Shipping Costs ...
Pine
1900s Large Louis XVI Bronze Door Handles Set of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Large Louis XVI Bronze Door Handles, 1900s, Set of 2. Fabulous pair of large antique Louis XVI-style bronze door handles, from the late 19th early 20th Century. These impress...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 36.25 in W 94.875 in D 17.875 in
French, Period Louis XVI Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, circa 1785
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of period Louis XVI architecture, this French wrought iron balcony railing is from circa 1785, during a time w...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Decorative Pair 18th Century Tall Blue Louis XVI Style Doors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Set of two 18th century tall doors in pine. The given dimensions are for each door. Together the two doors are 92cm / 36 inches wide. Please note! Because S...
Pine
Louis XVI Period Carved Wood Overdoor
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XVI period carved wood overdoor.
Giltwood
Sold
H 87 in W 31 in D 2.25 in
French 1790s Louis XVI Period Communication Door with Carved Foliage Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period wooden communication door from the late 18th century, with carved foliage motifs. Created in France during the last decade of the 18th century, this French ...
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Communication Door with Shell and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style wooden communication door from the 19th century, with carved shell and floral motifs. Created in France during the 19th century, this French door features tw...
Wood
French Louis XVI Style Oak Single Door with Molded Oval Panel, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style antique oak single door from the early 19th century, with oval motif. Created in France during the early years of the 19th century, this oak door features tw...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Double Doors Made of Pine
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Two 19th century French double doors (= total of 4 single doors in a set), formerly from a hotel in Paris. Solidly made of pine wood and freed from old paint (bleached wood). Dime...
Pine
Architectural Carved and Painted Antique Door
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Architectural carved and painted antique door Salvaged from an antique French Louis XVI hunters cabinet. A large carved basket of roses, with rose swa...
Walnut, Paint