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Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

LOUIS XVI STYLE

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.

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Style: Louis XVI
Item Ships From: Europe
Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A spectacular French 19th Century Rouge marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a beautiful seated Madian holding an oil lamp above masked bracket supports with ring handles...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.
Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.

Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.

Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
A clock garniture in the Louis XVI Manner By Le Roy et Fils The ormolu clock case and accompanying candelabra dressed with blue 'Sevres' style hand ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner
Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner

Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner

French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing French gilded ormolu and white marble clock garniture in the Louis XVI style. The clock having a cherub holding a chicken, the white enamel clock face with an eight d...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture
French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

French Louis XVI Style Clock Garniture

Louis Xvi mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI mantel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mantel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ormolu and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI mantel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mantel clocks, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Maison Deniere, Raingo Frères, and Japy Frères. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for mantel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $782 and tops out at $527,473 while the average work can sell for $10,220.

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