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 Neoclassical Bronze Mirrored Wall Sconces Candle Holders
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage or antique pair of bronze wall sconces features ornate Louis XVI style framed with twin arms extending from the bottoms; each candle holder is equipped with wide bobeche to ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Wall Candle Sconces in Bronze in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautiful pair of vintage, wall candle sconces in a classic Louis XVI style. These sconses are made of heavy, molded, bronze/copper alloy. They are identical and none of them featu...
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Louis XV 3-Arm Bronze Candle Sconces, circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of Louis XVI style 3 arms wall candle sconces measuring 17.75" tall, 10" wide and 7.5" deep. Good antique condition with rich patina.
Bronze
$2,220Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pr 9thc French Louis XVI style 5 Light Bronze Lyre Back Candelabra / Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Maison Bagues style Bronze Lyre Back Cut Crystal Adorned Candelabra/ Candle Lamps/ Candel Holders/ Table Lamps. These are stunning and would look great on the mantle...
Bronze
Set of 4 Louis XVI French Dore Bronze Wall Appliqués/Sconces, 18th Century Paris
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite rare set of four antique French Louis XVI period, three-light wall lights/appliqués, (sconces). Each having a Hercules mask to initialize each arm, with an o...
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
On this Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce By Gherardo Degli Albizzi it's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze decorations such as branch's ...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Jasperware and Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Henri Vian, Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along with ‘BY’ for the prestigious Beurdeley furniture-making workshop (French, founded 1818). Vian purchased several bronze models that were created by Beurdeley when the company closed in 1895. These lights were most likely cast from a Beurdeley model. Typical of both Beurdeley’s and Vian’s work, these lights are designed in an 18th century Louis XVI (Neoclassical) style. The wall lights feature gilt bronze (ormolu) backplates which are designed to look like ribbons, tied in bows and ending in tassels. These ribbons support gilt bronze oval frames...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI Style Gilt and Burnished Bronze Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi two-arm sconce is centred by burnished bronze rod decorated with a spiral v...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XVI Style set of Gilt Bronze and Enamel Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. This fine set of wall sconces is crafted entirely of gilded bronze and decorated with elements typica...
Bronze, Enamel
A pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each beautiful sconce is centered by a circular bottom finial below foliate decorations coming from the plint...
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Knot & Tassel Appliqué Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
Amazing matching pair of solid brass sconces in the shape of rope and tassels and knotted ribbons holding two candle arms. These amazing set were produced in the 19th-century in Fran...
Brass
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Cherub Florentine Form
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze candelabra, Cherub Florentine Form A large and impressive pair of Candelabra, each having a...
Bronze
$1,173Sale Price / set|66% Off
20th century Pair of French Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of bronze doré wall sconces featuring incredible detailed ormolu including festooned floral garlands, ribbons and tiny bow embellishments. Triple candle holders...
Bronze
$2,200 / set
Pair of Lovely Bow Motif French Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of pretty gilt metal bow candle sconces from France in a classic form.
Metal
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style sconces.
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces.
Bronze
$483Sale Price / set|30% Off
20th Century French Pair of Small Bronze Double Candle Sconces with Decorations
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of double candle sconces made of bronze with nice decoration in Louis XVI style. France, early 20th Century.
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant five-light Louis XVI style wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzishows many high-quality hand chiselled details. At the top, there is a tassel, a typical element of Louis...
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Wall Appliques with Patinated Putti
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Wall Appliques Constructed from fire gilded and patinated bronze, with hand-chased details, the pair of wall lights modelled as two bacchanalian terms of y...
Bronze
Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th Century Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconces with Ram's heads and twisted horns, acanthus leaves and a fluted top. Louis XVI Style
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite veneer wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzishows many high quality hand chiselled details, enriched by Malachite veneer. At the top th...
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces, signed Sormani
By Sormani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces, signed Sormani. Each two arm sconce is centered by an elegant tapered backplate with a fine fol...
Ormolu
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and richly detailed pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze sconces. Each five arm sconce displays a wonderfully tapered cylindrical backp...
Bronze, Ormolu
A true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu sconces. Each beautiful two arm sconce is centered by foliate decorated bottom finials that serve as t...
Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Faux Lapis Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
On this Louis XVI style gilt bronze and faux lapis wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi it's possible to appreciate the handcrafted work of gilt bronze decorations such as branch's ...
Bronze, Enamel
$1,649
H 17 in W 13.75 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Three-Light Sconce, Wall Candelabra
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French Empire gilt bronze three-arm wall candleholder finely ornate with foliate, acorn motifs and three female faces, circa 1850-1870. This wall candelabra can easily be converted ...
Bronze
Small French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Sconces, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous French 19th century Louis XVI bronze d'ore sconces with a beautiful chased ribbon backing. Set of three available. Each piece in our shop is professionally rewired and in working order. They have been rewired at our fourth generation antique store in The French Quarter of New Orleans. Each chandelier and lantern comes with a vintage canopy, three feet of chain, and ample wire, and each sconce comes with all materials needed to mount. Each piece is newly wired with UL approved wire and sockets and is fully operable. This piece is a collection of a fourth generation, family owned business in New Orleans called The French Antique Shop. The store was first opened by Marie and Marcel Granet in Paris when they married in 1927. A jewish family, they came to the United States before the outbreak of the Second World War, leaving on the last boat out of Paris' port, Le Havre. When they reached New Orleans, they fell in love with the Vieux Carre...
Gold Plate, Bronze
$8,950Sale Price|22% Off
H 24 in W 14 in D 7 in
Pair 19th Century French Empire Figural Bronze 2 Arm Wall Sconces Sothebys
Located in Roslyn, NY
A pair of very fine 19th century French empire doré bronze figural two-arm sconces. The left facing figure is of a woman, and countering her is the right facing man. Provenance to...
Bronze
$1,200 / set
H 27.5 in W 14 in D 14 in
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Candelabras, Gilt Bronze, Crystal, France, 1960s Each having four lights one wired and one not wired. The base strong and sturdy with hanging crystals. The pair in ...
Crystal, Brass
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces. Measure 7" in width x 4" in depth x 12" in height.
Bronze
$25,053 / set
H 25.99 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Jasperware and Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
By Henri Vian, Maison Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
These exquisite wall lights were created in the late 19th century by the famous bronzier, Henri Vian (French, 1860-1905). These wall lights are stamped ‘HV 955’ for Henri Vian, along with ‘BY’ for the prestigious Beurdeley furniture-making workshop (French, founded 1818). Vian purchased several bronze models that were created by Beurdeley when the company closed in 1895. These lights were most likely cast from a Beurdeley model. Typical of both Beurdeley’s and Vian’s work, these lights are designed in an 18th century Louis XVI (Neoclassical) style. The wall lights feature gilt bronze (ormolu) backplates which are designed to look like ribbons, tied in bows and ending in tassels. These ribbons support gilt bronze oval frames...
Ormolu, Bronze
$30,697 / set
H 18.9 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
Set of Four Rococo Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
These sconces (wall lights) are wonderful examples of the 18th century Louis XV style, which was fashionably revived in the 19th century. The style was characterised by its rocaille ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French gilt bronze Louis XVI neoclassical style sconces, circa 1880, with an urn and brazier finial decorating the top, swags draping the central portion of the sconces, acan...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze sconces French, 20th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 49cm, depth 33cm This pair of wall lights are superbly wrought in bronze, and fea...
Ormolu
Neoclassic Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Tampa, FL
A very unusual and attractive pair of tapered French bronze candle holders. circa 1800s.
Bronze
Pair of candelabras in bronze louis XVI styles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Execptional pair of candelabras in gilt bronze louis XVI style, 9 lights ,all the details are remarkable quality and the decoration is very unsual , its why they are execptional orig...
Bronze
19th Century French Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candle Holders
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant pair of 19th-century French bronze candle holders is inspired by the graceful curves and decorative refinement of the Louis XV...
Bronze
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H 16.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Ribbon Appliques, Pair, Flower Basket Motif
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal Ribbon Appliques, with flower basket motif. 16.75" H x 8" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From an East 74th Street Estate.
Metal
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Appliques, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three-Branch Candle Sconces, late 19th century, each with scrolled branches, floral swags and ribbons, issued from a flambeaux and nesting birds. ...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Appliques, Late 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five Branch Appliques, late 19th century, with urn and ribbon finial and grapevine motif to the arms. 22" H x 13.5" W x 6.5" D. Provenance: From a...
Bronze
18th Century French Hammered Brass Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant pair of 18th-century French candle sconces brings the refinement of old-world craftsmanship to any setting. The large oval backplates, hammered from brass, showcase a be...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Second Empire Louis XVI Style Two Arm Sconce
Located in Astoria, NY
Second Empire Louis XVI revival style gilded metal two light sconce. Dimensions: 20" H x 10" W x 6" D Dealer: S138XX
Metal
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H 19.69 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Goats' Heads Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century pair of Louis XVI goats' heads gilt bronze wall lights sconces. A semi-circular backplate in the shape of a tapering and fluted pilaster being crowned by a ribbon drapery with a fluttering bow at the top, the lower part ending in a acanthus flower finial. Three scrolled light...
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Ebonized Parcel Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of French empire two-candle sconces in gilt bronze and partially ebonized. Very good condition. Measure 13.5" in width, 4 " in depth and 15.5" in height.
Brass
Pair of Gilt Wood Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of gilt wood wall sconces, probably France 19th century. The Louis XVI style wall appliqués have a pretty hand-carved decor and two original...
Giltwood
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H 16.15 in W 10.63 in L 16.15 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt-Bronze 3-Light Wall Sconces Appliques
Located in Berlin, DE
An excellent pair of French 19th century Louis XVI gilt bronze 3-light sconces: Each sconce with a backplate in the shape of ribbons issuing from a decorative bow crowning the backplate. The lower end of the backplate in the shape of acathus leaves. From the backplate issuing three s-shaped candle arms adorned with foliage leading round drip pans and vase-shaped bobeches. Each sconce is adorned with a richly chased applied blooming flowers bouquet. The pair of Louis XVI wall lights...
Bronze
Pair of Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A large pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light candelabra wall sconces richly decorated with foliage, France, circa 1880-1890. Electrified at a later time. Beautiful aged pa...
Bronze
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H 24 in W 11 in D 6 in
Polished Cast Brass French Louis XVI Style Wall Sconces Candelabra Set of Three
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of three French Louis XVI style gilt ribbon and tassel design wall sconces. French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) wall sconces with scroll-form arms with a ribbon and tassel design. Set of three Louis XVI Style wall sconces, one large wall sconce with triple arms...
Brass
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Electrified Two-Light Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze two-light sconces richly decorated with foliage, France, circa 1880-1890. Shades not included. Two E14 candelabras light bulb holders with cand...
Bronze