Louis XVI Style Dresser, France 19th century. This beautiful Louis XVI style dresser stands out for its exquisite kingwood and rosewood marquetry on front and sides. The small two drawer dresser stand on cabriole legs and has its original brass fittings as well as the original marble top. It could be the perfect chest of […]
In very good refinished condition. Height: 31.11 in. (79 cm), Width: 31.5 in. (80 cm), Depth: 31.5 in. (80 cm)
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Louis XVI furniture styles are some of our favorite pieces here at Styylish. In this guide, you’ll find everything from history to design tips, along with a buying guide of selected pieces. The History of Louis XVI Furniture The Louis XVI period began circa 1750, slightly prior to the reign of King Louis XVI (“Louis […]
The Louis XV period tracked the reign of French monarch Louis XV (1715-1774), following the reign of Louis XIV and the formal, boxlike, larger furniture of the eponymous Louis XIV style. We define the Louis XV furniture period, on the other hand, by its elegance and fluidity. The period breathed new life into the older […]
Louis XVI Commode walnut, Southern Germany, 1780. The Louis XVI commode stands out for its different walnut veneer grains. Cherry marquetry flower decorations and geometric bands separate them from each other. Additionally, a beautiful marquetry consisting of two baskets hanging down from a robe decorates the sloped corners of this chest of drawers. The commode has […]
Baroque Period Home Decorating Tips The Baroque period stretched from about 1600 to 1750. Throughout the 150 years, opulence dominated and revolutionized the arts, music, fashion, architecture, and more. King Louis XIV is considered the originator of the Baroque style due to his lavish lifestyle. Consequently, the Palace of Versaille became a testament to this, […]
Outstanding French Louis XV furniture piece – Commode Paris 1750. The cabinetmaker used rosewood and kingwood veneer and marquetry for this beautiful chest of drawers or commode. Historical Background It was the era of Louis XIV when commodes emerged as fashionable items. These new furniture pieces used two to four drawers, effectively replacing chests. As commodes […]
Louis XVI Furniture History From 1760 to 1790, the graceful curves of Rococo faded out of fashion, and Louis XVI style took its place. This is new style emerged during the reign of King Louis-Auguste (1774-1793). Like its Baroque predecessor, it focused on straight lines and included motifs inspired by the classical age. While Louis […]
Louis XV Chest of Drawers with exquisite flower marquetry. This beautiful French 18th century Louis XV chest of drawers captivates with a stunning flower marquetry on its top. The king wood, rosewood and satin wood marquetry shows different type of flowers. Furthermore, king wood and rosewood veneer also decorate the bombe sides and drawers of […]
French Antiques – exquisite quality and elegant design. Louis XVI secretaire, France 1780. This is a must have piece for every lover of French antiques or Louis XVI furniture. The elegant 18th century secretaire features a beautiful walnut veneer. Complemented is the walnut veneer by a superb geometric designed marquetry, composed of plum wood and […]