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 Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular pair of large antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze figural candelabras. The candelabras are composed of gilt bronze and designed in the Louis XVI style, each form...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Louis Seize Candelabra, attr. to François Rémond, France c. 1785
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of candelabra made of fire-gilt and burnished bronze. The female figures are depicted in ancient dress and carry cornucopias that develop into projecting candelabra and end in a...
Granite, Bronze
Pair French Attr. Baccarat Double Overlay White to Green Cut Crystal Lusters
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of Antique French " Baccarat" double overlay, White to Green cut Crystal Lusters / Girondles, attributed to Baccarat . This pair of wh...
Crystal
Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Meissen Porcelain and French Doré Bronze Candelabras with Applied Porcelain Flowers Step into an era where Meissen porcelain meets French doré bronze in a harmonious bl...
Ormolu
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
$9,850Sale Price / set|46% Off
19th Century Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze figural two-light candelabra after a model by Claude-Michel Clodion (French, 1738-1814), one modeled...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French bronze candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
French Bronze Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne This pair of French bronze candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne, in the Louis XIV style, feature a figurative composition. Each c...
Bronze
19th Century French Altar Candlestick
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved gilt altar piece with rich patina.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate a mantel or dining table with this refined pair of French Louis XVI candelabras, crafted circa 1870 with exceptional decorative detail. Each antique piece stands on an elegan...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Monumental Palace Size Osler Four Light Crystal Torchères/Candelabras. Each section is super finely hand-carved and hand-cut f...
Crystal, Bronze
A pair of French Louis XVI st. Glass Ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass, Ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. Each stunning three arm candelabra is raised on a white ...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality 19th Century French gilt bronze winged cupid sculptural candelabra mounted on square rouge marble plinths. Louis XVI form with rose pedal candle arms.
Griotte Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Bronze Dore Column Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Charles X (1st quarter 19th Cent) bronze dore 7 arm column candelabra (signed: Thomière à Paris) (PRICED AS Pair)
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Candlesticks
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine and rare pair of French Louis XVI silvered bronze candlesticks. The seemed sticks with a bright polished finish and with removable bobeches. France, ca 1780 Dimensions...
Bronze
true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and richly detailed true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candelabras. Each stunning nine arm candelabra is raised on claw feet below richly chased Ormol...
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Style, Dore Bronze Three-Piece Centerpiece Garniture
By Louis August Alfred Beurdeley 1
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional quality antique French Louis XVI style, doré bronze three-piece centerpiece or candelabra garniture. Each piece sculpted and finely hand chiseled with winged putti, wr...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Marble Clock Set with Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
3-Piece French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) rouge marble and bronze dore clock set with Pair of candelabra. (18"high candelabra) (PRICED AS SET)
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III French Gilt Bronze 7-Light Louis XVI Style Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century French gilt bronze 7-Light Louis XVI candelabra in the manner of Jean-Charles Delafosse (1734-1789) The tapering stem standing on a circular base cast with foliage an...
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Figures of Man and Woman
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style bronze figures of man and woman on gilt fluted base holding three-arm candelabra with floral design (19th century).
Bronze
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 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
Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Candelabra by Susse Frères
By Susse Freres
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze candelabra by Susse Frères French, circa 1900 Measures: Height 62cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm Each candelabrum i...
Ormolu, Bronze
$4,875Sale Price / set|50% Off
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra with Putti Holding Floral Bouquets
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of candelabra with winged putti, each supporting a floral bouquet, on top of marble base. Each putti is patinated bronze and the bouquets are gilt bronze. The floral bouquet has...
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks, France, Late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Louis XVI Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks, France, Late 18th Century An elegant and richly detailed pair of French Louis XVI candlesticks in finely chased and mercury-gilded bron...
Bronze
$690Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gilt Wooden Base Louis XVI
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique gilt wooden base Louis XVI, to use as You wish. ref. SN
Fruitwood
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
$5,600Sale Price / set|25% Off
Large Louis XVI-Style Wall Sconces in gilded bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves. The fluted stem highlighted with birds on a fruit basket, is ...
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Period Gilt-Bronze Figures of Maidens as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of antique French Louis XVI period, 18th century gilt bronze and white Carrara marble figures of maidens mounted as Lamps. This magnificent pair of gilt bronze fig...
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Pair Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Candelabras
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair Louis XVI Ormolu & Marble Candelabras Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Marble, Bronze
A Pair French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare and Highly Unique Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Blue Porcelain Candelabras, Att. Henry Dasson. Presenting a truly exquisite pair of French Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Cande...
Ormolu
$16,300 / set
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised by a circular mottled base with fine wrap around beaded and ...
Ormolu
Antique Pair of French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Antique pair of French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite candelabra French, late 19th century Measures: Height 62cm, width 30cm, depth 30cm This fine pair of candelab...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Pr. 19th C. English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Early 19th Century English Ormolu Mounted Hand-Diamond Cut Crystal Two-Arm Candelabra. Each candelabra features finely hand-diamond cut crystal elements mounted with ormolu...
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair 19th Century French Sevres Style Candelabra
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pair late 19th century French sevres style porcelain and gilded ormolu five brach candelabra, with scrolling foliate decoration, turquoise g...
Ormolu
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Candelabra, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Louis XVI style ormolu candelabra, circa 1840.
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XVI Style Electrified Candelabra Bronze and Cristal Girandoles
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Louis XVI style electrified candelabra bronze and cristal girandoles Dimensions: 33.5” H x 12” W x 12” D Base: 5.75” diameter.
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XVI from the 1780s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A pair sophisticated carrara marble and gilt bronze Candlesticks. Made in France during the 1780s. Louis XVI. Beautiful contrast between the white Carrara marble and the gilded de...
Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant Louis XVI style candelabra by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration such as the fully chiseled Corinthian style capital or the base with a blossom motif and the bronze profile...
Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze
Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra After Clodion Cast, Suse Frères French circa 1890
By Susse Freres, Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of gilt and patinated bronze seven-light candelabra, after a model by Clodion, Cast by Suse Frères. Stamped 'Susse Fres'. The candelabra are in the form of patinat...
Bronze
$4,760Sale Price|20% Off
19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu 3 -Light Candelabra with Green Rock Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Light Candelabra with Green Rock Crystal Urn, Paris, France, circa 1880s This exquisite 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Three-Light Can...
Quartz, Ormolu
$532Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Wooden Little Base Louis XVI
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique gilt wooden little base Louis XVI: to use as You wish. SN.
Fruitwood
19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A French Clock Garniture in the Louis XVI Manner The clock and its accompanying candelabra constructed in gilt bronze mounted Italian Carrara marble; the timepiece with stepped elli...
Marble, Ormolu
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Silver Candelabra by André Aucoc
By A. Aucoc
Located in London, GB
This beautiful set of four candelabra (or candlesticks) was made around 1900 by André Aucoc, a leading French silversmith of the time. Aucoc inherited the ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 18th century Louis XVI period marble, Ormolu, bronze candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 18th century Louis XVI period Vert Patricia marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze candelabras. Each wonderful three arm candelabra is s...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Fluorspar Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted fluorspar candelabra French, 19th Century Measures: Height 61cm, width 35cm, depth 34cm Cra...
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Ormolu And Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. Each ten arm candelabra is raised by a strik...
Marble, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carrara Marble Candlesticks
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of French Louis XVI candlesticks from the late 18th century. The stems and bases are made of white Carrara marble, while the fittings are burnished gilded bronze. The base is ...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$2,350 / set
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Cassolettes, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Cassolette Candlesticks, each urn form with two serpent form handles above fluted column base, each cover with pinecone form finial. 8.5" H x 3...
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,960Sale Price|38% Off
Pair de girandoles cristal and bronze six lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of candelabras girandoles bronze and crystal louis XVI style with six lights Very rare they end on the top by a crystal dagger which give a rare elegance
Crystal, Bronze
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu cassolette candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu cassolette candlesticks. Each stunning candlestick is raised on a circular Ormolu base below stepped foli...
Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and small scale pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candlesticks. The pair are raised by triangular shaped bases with concave sides and R...
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
Pair Louis XVI Style Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of 19th Century gilded ormolu and white marble Louis XVI style two branch candelabra, each having floral decoration, supported by cherubs, raised on circular pede...
Marble, Ormolu
$630Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Antique French Silver Plate Church Temple Altar Pricket Candlesticks Holder
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French Louis XVI style silverplate mantel or floor prickets / candlesticks / candle holders featuring a tall reeded column with trophy urn form pedestal base. Dimensions...
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Marble and Porphyry Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Bleu Turquin marble, and Porphyry candelabras. Each ca...
Marble, Porphyry, 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
Pair of Candelabra Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Baluster Shape
Located in London, GB
Pair of candelabra, French in Louis XVI style, of white and blue Tarquin marble and have original ormolu mounts and candle holders. In fine condition with ormolu virtually mint, they...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI St. Bréche Violette Marble Cassolettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very high quality pair of mid 19th century French Louis XVI st. Bréche Violette marble and ormolu cassolettes with removable lids. Each urn is raised by a square base with a laurel...
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Fleur de Pêcher marble candelabras. Each four arm candelabra is raised by three ormolu top...
Marble, Ormolu