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.
$7,904Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th century Louis XVI gold leaf gilt French Pier mirror with crest
Located in Casteren, NL
On offer here is a stunning and rare tall pier mirror that was made in Southern France in the mid-19th century, circa 1850. The mirror frame is lavishly adorned with many natural orn...
Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A charming vintage French Louis XVI style gilt wood wall mirror. The top has wonderful gilt carving topped with a crown of laurel wreath. This elegant mirror would make a charming ad...
Giltwood
French Louis XVI Palatial Mirror in Giltwood with Foliage Carvings, 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning Louis XVI Palatial Mirror in Giltwood with foliage and floral carvings, 19th Century. An antique masterwork Louis XVI style gold leaf frame enclosing the original beveled mi...
Gold Leaf
French gilt wood framed mirror, 19 th century Louis XVI style beveled mirror
Located in Houston, TX
This is a tall and very elegant French mirror in the louis XVI style. The gilt wood has the original antique Patina in a rich gold hue. It is carved in a leaf and berry Design and a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$3,580Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Gold Gilt French Pier Mirror with Crest
Located in Casteren, NL
A very handsome and tall pier mirror that was made in the late 19th century in Northern France. Its square frame, decorative borders, and crest are typical for the Louis Seize style. The modest crest features beautiful roses with leaves. Below is a round glass plate surrounded by roses with a tied ribbon on top. A classic pearl beading surrounds the glass plate below. The glass is an authentic thick...
Gold Leaf
18th Century Louis XVI French Bridal Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French Bridal Mirror. A Louis XVI Giltwood bridal mirror with hand carved crest and acanthus leaves. Original mirror with old silveri...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Antique French Louis XVI Gilt and Gesso Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A simple yet elegant 18th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood wall mirror with a fine beaded border. The rectangular wall mirror has lost most of the gilt but retains a nicely weathered patina. Placed the mirror above a vanity in a powder room, guest bathroom...
Wood
$11,880Sale Price|20% Off
A Large French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood & Gesso Carved Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Ornate French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Gesso Carved Mirror.The rectangular shaped frame crowned with a floral urn flanked by acanthus, scrolls and leaves, th...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
A charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...
Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood, Gouache
Important Mirror of the 19th Century of the Netherlands in Brass
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful mirror from the Netherlands of the 19th century in brass The mirror is richly garnished with brass motifs decorated with a vase of flowers, flowers and leaves. Nice mirro...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Pier, Console, Wall Mirror, Beveled
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Pier, Console, Wall Mirror, Beveled, Late 19th Early 20th Century. A large and impressive wall or console mirror having a center clean beveled mirror f...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Gilt Mirror with Original Mirror Plate 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Gold Gilt and Carved Wood Framed Mirror. Typical Louis XVI with traditional laurel leaves, branches and carved urns. With it's original mirror plate and carved back board...
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Wall Mirror, Carved Giltwood with Urn Pediment
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI period carved painted and parcel giltwood wall mirror with pediment centered by urn and cascading flowers.
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis XVI Style Giltwood Trumeau Mirror, France Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This large French giltwood mirror, dating to circa 1890, was crafted in the elegant Louis XVI style and features exceptional decorative detailing combined with generous proportions. ...
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Crest, France, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XVI period giltwood mirror, surmounted by a detailed crest featuring kissing doves, and flanked by foliate swags along each side. The rectangular mirror plate in two sections...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood and Gilt-Gesso Carved Pier Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood and Gilt-Gesso Carved Ornamental Mantel Pier Mirror. The ornately decorated giltwood carved frame crowned with a shield meda...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
C18th French Giltwood Marriage Mirror
Located in London, GB
C18th French giltwood marriage mirror. Beautiful Louis XVI mirror with laurel crest, foliate scrolls, pearl beading, drapery sides and pale blue rectangular supports. In very good c...
Mercury Glass, Wood
Gorgeous Italian "Royal Gold" mirror, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Gorgeous mirror oval shape, embellished with a fine gilt frame with decorative details in the Baroque style. Elegant top and bottom workings add character and a dramatic touch, maki...
Glass, Giltwood
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Kissing Doves, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and large Louis XVI giltwood mirror: dating from the late 18th century, French in origin. The mirror plate with neoclassical borders surrounding, and surmounted by an allegorical Crest of "Love". The crest featuring a pair of burning torches behind a pair of kissing doves...
Giltwood, Mirror
Louis XVI Giltwood Mirror with Crest, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French giltwood mirror of the late Louis XVI period. The mirror plate is bordered by a neoclassical gilt-wood frame with carved paterae designs. The top is mounted with a carved giltwood trophy...
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century Louis XVI Altona Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, K
Very nice Louis XVI mirror with the distinct Altona shape.
Wood
Three Louis XVI 18th Century gilded wood wall mirrors
Located in Milan, IT
18th century, Louis XVI Wall cartoons (3) Carved and gilded wood, 60 x 40 cm - 35 x 36 cm Light, 30 x 26 cm - 14 x 13 cm The three pieces of furniture in question represent splen...
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Style, Large Wall Mirror, Giltwood, Glass, Europe, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Giltwood over the mantel mirror. This theatrical wall or console mirror is simply stunning and certain to add a fine reflection to any home set...
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Mirror features a glorious display of sculpture on top with a lovely patinaed painted finish that creates a timeless look. Intriguing motifs ha...
Wood
Louis XVI Style Pier Glass Framed Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Well crafted giltwood pier glass framed Louis XVI style rectangular mantel mirror surmounted with an upright quiver of quills crossed with an arrow and foliate branch above two embra...
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Giltwood Mirror with Original Plate
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Louis XVI painted and parcel giltwood mirror with original plate. Beautifully carved with lovely old color and patination.
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Ornate Crest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 19th century mantle mirror in gilded wood and stucco. The rectangular mirror plate is enclosed within a narrow gilt frame, surmounted by an outsize and ornate cartouche c...
Stucco, Giltwood
$2,760 / set
H 36.25 in W 47.75 in D 17 in
Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Gilt Wood Mirror and Matching Console
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very impressive ensemble including a large Gilt Wood Mirror and a Gilt Console with Marble Top. Provenance: the Dodge estate near Tuxedo Park, NY. Both in matching elaborate Baroqu...
Marble
$1,840
H 40.16 in W 51.19 in D 2.37 in
Louis XVI Style Gilded Wood Mantel Mirror, France, Circa 1880, 102 cm
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An interesting and unusual-shaped Louis XVI style overmantel mirror with central arch, in gilded wood and stucco. The outer frame features a simple chain of olive leaves...
Giltwood
Italian Baroque Style Carved Gilt Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Baroque style gilt mirror. Bold carvings, 19th century. Measures: 54" x 36". See our other mirrors. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented by Joseph Dasta Antique...
Gold Leaf
French Louis XVI Gilded Mirror, Giltwood Frame, Hand-Carved, 1890s
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite 19th century French Louis XVI gilded mirror. The rectangular mirror is embellished with a magnificent crown featuring scrolls and leaves. The frame is finely hand carved...
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Smaller scale rectangle giltwood wall mirror, late 19th French Napolean 111. 19" tall x 16" widest x 2" deep, mirror portion 13" x 10". The glass mirror is newer.
Wood, Mirror
$14,850
H 54.5 in W 49 in D 6 in
A Florentine 19th Century Baroque Style Giltwood Carved Figural Mirror Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style Florentine giltwood carved figural mirror frame, with carvings of allegorical masks on each corner and scrolled acanthus border...
Mirror, Wood
$529Sale Price|43% Off
H 55.12 in W 33.86 in D 3.94 in
French Art Nouveau Louis XVI Style Beveled Mirror, Early 20th C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art Nouveau Louis XVI style beveled mirror, 19th century, French. Can be suspended from the wall or placed on a fireplace mantel or on a piece of furniture Original mirror Very go...
Oak, Mirror
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Mirror with Marie Antoinette
Located in Pembroke, MA
A charming French giltwood trumeau mirror with inset portrait of Marie Antoinette (period Louis XVI, circa 1790). The trumeau has a nicely-carved ribbon cartouche with laurel swags, ...
Mercury Glass, Gesso, Wood, Gouache
Antique French Louis XVI Gilt and Gesso Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A simple yet elegant 18th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood wall mirror with a fine beaded border. The rectangular wall mirror has lost most of the gilt but retains a nicely weathered patina. Placed the mirror above a vanity in a powder room, guest bathroom...
Wood
$4,940
H 57.88 in W 35.04 in D 1.97 in
19th century gold leaf gilt French mirror Louis Philippe with a crest
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful 19th century gilded French mirror with its original slightly foxed antique glass and a beautiful crown. The crown is decorated with flowers, leaves, C-scrolls and bunches...
Gold Leaf
$1,229Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 4.34 in
Antique Large Gilt 19th Century Pier Wall Mirror
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique large quality gilt 19th Century pier wall mirror, C1825. Lovely charm and elegance. An impressive and rare find, that would look amazing in the right location. No loose jo...
Giltwood
French Neo Classical Mirror Louis XVI Painted
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French mirror in the Louis XVI manner Features a hand carved frame which has been painted and has gilt accents Strong Louis XVI neoclassical style, with sy...
Giltwood
Pair of 19th C. French Louis XVI style Console Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Mirror Consoles with Carved Garlands France, circa 1880 A rare and elegant pair of tall French Louis XVI-style mirror consoles, richly...
Mirror, Wood, Paint
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H 68 in W 28 in D 2 in
Louis XVI, Wall Mirrors, Giltwood, Antiqued Mirror, Fruitewood Motif 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI, Wall Mirrors, Giltwood, Antiqued Mirror, Fruitewood Motif 20th C. This pair of Louis XVI-style wall console/pier mirrors, dating from the 19th or early 20th century, features exquisite carved and painted detailing. Crafted from polychrome gesso and wood, each mirror is adorned with intricate floral and fruit motifs, including a basket of flowers at the top that gracefully flows along the frame. These palatial mirrors...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Pier Mirror, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Giltwood Pier Mirror, Circa 1890.
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique French Louis XVI Louis XVI-Style Console Table with Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Louis XVI-Style Console Table with Mirror Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Mirr...
Mirror, Wood
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H 77 in W 46 in D 5 in
Giltwood Console, over the Mantle or Floor Mirror, Beveled, 19th/20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Giltwood Console, Over the Mantle or Floor Mirror, Beveled, 19th/20th Century A Stunning carved gilt wood mirror from the late 19th to the early 20th century having a beveled mirro...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Louis XVI Creme Painted And Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
The shaped cornice with gilt acanthus leaves within arches over a rectangular mirror set in a carved leaf tip and beaded frame. Prior Bunny Williams install in Florida.
Wood, Giltwood
French Intricately Carved Square Wall / Console / Pier Mirror, Giltwood
Located in Stamford, CT
French intricately carved square wall / console / pier mirror, giltwood, A pierced finely carved wall or console mirror made of water gilt design housing a clean center mirror. Thi...
Mirror, Wood
Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Wall or Console Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style gilt wood wall or console mirror A sleek French oval gilt wood wall mirror having a clean center mirror panel framed in a g...
Mirror, Giltwood
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H 45.5 in W 41.5 in D 4 in
19th-20th Century Giltwood French Mirror, Wall or Console, Floral Decorated
Located in Stamford, CT
19th or 20th century giltwood French mirror, wall or console, floral decorated A stunning floral basket gilt gesso wall or console mirror having a thick beveled mirror framed in a g...
Mirror, Giltwood
French, 19th Century Petite Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling petite mirror from France created in the 19th century that would be perfect in a powder or dressing room. An eagle crowned with laurel perches atop the whole with drapery s...
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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H 62 in W 42 in D 5.5 in
Large French Régence Giltwood Beveled Mirror Hand-Carved Vases & Birds Cresting
Located in Miami, FL
A fine and very generously sized French Régence giltwood mirror featuring vases, birds cresting with extraordinary hand-carved elements. An early 20th c...
Mirror, Giltwood