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.
19th Century French Louis XVI Kingwood Triptych Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) kingwood inlaid three-way (triptych) cheval mirror with bronze trim. Side panels are approx 25.5 inches and the center panel is 26.5 inches.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with the elegance of the 19th Century French Louis XVI Mirror. The intricately carved frame boasts a rich history, reflecting the opulence of the era with its deta...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror exudes elegance and sophistication with its intricate detailing and beautiful patina. This mirror captures the essence o...
Giltwood
Lacquered Wood Dressing Table And Mirror In Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Dressing table in lacquered and carved wood, Louis XVI style, with its very large mirror (in woodwork): the dressing table has 4 drawers, and is decorated with carved garlands, a spa...
Wood
Monumental French 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century mirror from the main hall of the Archbishop Palace Rouen, France is monumental in scale. The mirror is over 10’ tall and more than 6’ wide. Both the frame an...
Giltwood, Mirror
$1,502Sale Price|19% Off
20th century Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood and Beveled Mirror
Located in LEGNY, FR
Très beau et grand miroir de style Louis XVI en bois dorée et verre biseauté. Noeud avec flambeau sur la partie haute. Deux pieds ronds servant à poser le miroir au sol. Idéal à met...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style trumeau mirror. Stunning large 19th century French Louis XVI style painted and giltwood trumeau mirror. This fabulous full-length Neoclassical st...
Giltwood, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Oak Over-Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large and dramatic Louis XVI-style carved oak mantel mirror from France, c. 1880s. By some good fortune this piece has retained its original mirror plate which exhibits a haze of f...
Mercury Glass, Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI giltwood mirror. Circa 1790.
Mirror, Giltwood
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and large scale French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated Wood mirror. This wonderfully decorative mirror showcases its original beveled mercury mirror plate displaying ...
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood a
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Louis XVI Period Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood mirrors. This impressive pair of Trumeaux showcase ...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror is a elegant and luxurious piece of home décor. Featuring intricate giltwood detailing and a timeless design inspired by the French Louis...
Giltwood
Large Scale 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional large scale 19th century Louis XVI carved and giltwood floor mirror. Gorgeous intricate carvings along the top of the mirror. Beautiful patina as well. Stunning!!
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,424Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century French Large Gilt Wood Hand Carved Mirror in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French large gilt wood mirror made in hand carved wood well painted in light grey close to light green color. Beautiful example of 19th century taste with central ornament and delica...
Wood
Pair of Palatial Mirrors Louis XVI Giltwood Hand Carved, Pier / Console / Wall
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Monumental Wall or Console Mirrors, Over the Mantle Mirror, A magnificent pair of gilt gesso and wood mirrors each having a large rectangular frame depicting carved birds, ...
Mirror, Wood
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY LOUIS XVI MIRROR
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant Swiss pine mirror, hand-carved and gilded with pure gold leaf. The mirror is rectangular in shape, finished with feral legs and phytomorphic scrolls. The upper part is enrich...
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror with Sculpted Pediment
Located in PARIS, FR
Large antique mirror in carved and gilded wood, crafted in the Louis XVI style and richly adorned with an elegant sculpted pediment featuring garlands, foliage, and a central medalli...
Stained Glass, Wood
Large Scale French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This Large Scale French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror is a stunning piece of home decor that exudes elegance and sophistication. With its intricate carving and luxurious gold ...
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI-style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze trimmed mahogany dressing / cheval mirror with two hinged folding side mirrors & two detachable candlestick mounts.
Metal, Bronze
A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century Antique French Giltwood Floral Love Birds Mirror. Of large rectangular form, the mirror is very large. The entire frame and top are all made from hand-car...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror is a luxurious and elegant piece of home décor that exudes sophistication and old-world charm. The gilded wood frame and intricate elabor...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Cheval Mirror with Brass Trim
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) mahogany cheval mirror with fluted brass trim and bevelled glass.
Brass
19th Century Pair of French Louis XVI Style Tree Form Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of French Louis XVI style tree form mirrors from the 19th century. These elegant mirrors feature ornate detailing and a unique design that adds a touch of class...
Giltwood
Exceptional 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Cheval Mirror
Located in Birmingham, AL
A exceptional 19th century Louis XVI style cheval dressing mirror handcrafted of walnut, circa 1880s, having the original beveled mirror inside a beautifully carved walnut frame feat...
Mirror, Walnut
Louis XVI Style, Large Wall or Floor Mirrors, Giltwood, Gesso, Europe, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XVI Style, Large Wall or Floor Mirrors, Giltwood, Gesso, Europe, 19th C. Exquisite Pair of striking large giltwood and gesso mirrors, each featuring a central beveled p...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL MIRROR IN GOLDEN WOOD
Located in Firenze, FI
Fascinating small mirror in carved and mecha-gilded wood, characterized by a frame decorated with scrolls and vegetal elements. The cymatium, an architectural substructure and corbel...
Mirror, Wood
pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and monumentally scaled pair of Italian 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood mirrors. Each exceptional mirror is raised by a pair of rectangular Giltwood blocks between ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Charmes, FR
Large Louis XVI style mirror in solid, made at the end of the 19th century. Decorated with bronze on the upper part, in good condition.
Wood
$7,461Sale Price|30% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Full Length Giltwood Cheval Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style freestanding Cheval mirror. The oval framed mirror is surrounded with Empire style barbola gilt wreaths frame, flanked by twin support...
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
$2,847
Louis Seize Mirror
Located in København, København
Exceptional Louis Seize style mirror with lovely wooden decorations. The mirror was made late 19th century. Carved wooden frame and original mirror glass. Nice and tall full body mi...
Wood
A French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mecca and Silver leaf mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale and most impressive French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Mecca and Silver leaf mirror. This attractive rectangular mirror obtains its original Mecca finish and mirr...
Silver Leaf
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood and Mecca mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood and Mecca mirror. This wonderfully decorative oval mirror displays its original mirror plate set within a tr...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Louis XVI Style Mahogany Cheval Mirror with Gilt Bronze Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XVI style (19th-20th century) gilt bronze trimmed mahogany dressing / cheval mirror with two hinged folding side mirrors and 2 detachable candle stick mounts.
Bronze
Monumental 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror. Offered is an outstanding period French Louis XVI giltwood mirror from the 18th century. This magnificent full size mirror o...
Giltwood
Monumental 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a large scale stunning 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood mirror, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home décor. With its intricate design inclu...
Giltwood
$10,297Sale Price|20% Off
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning scale 18th Century French Louis XVI period mirror. In old paint and gesso. Circa 1800.
Gesso, Mirror
French 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Vernis-Martin Dressing Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare French 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Style Three-Way Standing 'Marie Antoinette' Style Dressing Beveled Mirror Set, the...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Scale 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Spectacular large scale 19th century French Louis XVI carved and gold leaf floor mirror. Featuring floral images, ribbons and a gorgeous crest at the top. A true work of art! Fabulo...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Green Oval Cheval Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th century) green painted and gold trimmed oval cheval mirror with bow knot top and finial sides.
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional large 19th century French Louis XVI carved and giltwood mirror. Featuring intricately carved flowers, urns and a crest at the top. Very impressive!!
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Cheval Mirror with Crest
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) giltwood cheval mirror with finials and a carved crest.
Mirror, Giltwood
Large 19th c. French Louis XVI Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is an elegant 19th century French Louis XVI giltwood floor mirror, suitable for a grand entryway. Featuring an amazing finish and a crest at the top. A stunning piece t...
Giltwood
Tall Handsome Louis XVI Mirror
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming and tall antique Louis XVl mirror from France. Dating back to around 1820-30, with a beautifully crafted wooden frame, richly ornamented with many details, such as twisted r...
Wood
Tall Antique Decorative Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in London, GB
Tall antique decorative gilt wood mirror with a signed oil painting on the top section some other wonderful features. It’s very hard to show a good image of this mirror & to con...
Giltwood, Mirror