Each piece of furniture has a unique history, technique and characteristics that are a great advantage for furnishing and ornamentation. As a result, occupants will be able to choose the model that suits their requirements.
The furniture louis XVI represents a set of furniture designed from the trendy style established during the period of Louis XVI. There are armchairs, dressers, tables, etc.
The Louis XVI buffet
The buffet is a piece of furniture that takes up the shapes and aspects of the Louis XVI style set up during the period of King Louis XVI between 1774 and 1785. Extensions that have 3 or 4 doors are more multiplied. It is particularly made with mahogany and provincial or native woods. The buffet of this style has straight shapes and its ledge is often placed in a gendarme's hat.
The Louis XVI-style dresser
The Louis XVI model dresser belongs to the Louis XVI furniture. It takes up the neoclassical model with straight, relentless shapes and sheathed feet. Unlike the Louis XV style, which offers models of louis XV 4-drawer dresser with curved shapes, the Louis XVI offers a collection of Louis XVI 5 drawers.
Indeed, this piece of furniture offers models with drawers ranging from two to five. The divisions between drawers are usually hidden. The handles of the dressers are simplified and have a ring-like shape. This piece of furniture offers a large collection of Louis XVI dresser sins with half-moon dresser, front-end dresser, English dresser, etc.
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The shepherdess Louis XVI
The shepherdess Louis XVI appeared during the king's period around 1774 and 1785. With the neoclassical style set up during this period, the furniture offers shepherdesses with geometric configurations (square, rectangle, etc.) and straight and firm shapes. Thus, there is a wide range of shepherdesses and Louis XVI armchairs: shepherdess ending with a hat back, sofa in suite, chair lyre, talker, chair, etc.
Louis XVI offices in marquetry
The offices are an integral part of this period, even if the shape is different from the Louis XV style, the models retained their similarities. Notably the Louis XVI cylinder desk or the flat desk, which differentiate set set sway mainly being the curved footing under Louis XV while it is straight in the following style.
The desks are usually covered on top of a leather underhand with gold. The ornaments are made of bronze and the structures are made of solid wood, which are then covered with precious wood with flower decorations.
The secretaries have the advantage by their high form to allow a gain of space with their sfells that open to reveal the writing board. In the same spirit the cylinder desks open by half a round to let an opening tray for writing.
The redesigned Louis XVI furniture
The redesigned Louis XVI furniture is a piece that undergoes a custom makeover in order to obtain a specific design adapted to the décor of the room in which it is located. The furniture offers popular furniture such as: dressers, shepherdesses, buffets, cabinets, etc.
The occupants of the dwelling can therefore redesign a Louis XVI armchair to give it a custom design and ornamentation. The Louis XVI furniture of this period that are redesigned benefit from added value and contribute more to furnishings and decoration.
The redesigned Louis XV armchairs are numerous, because when you choose to have an old seat re-carpeted, you take the opportunity to bring it up to date. Medallion chairs are particularly popular in this style of restoration.
Furniture from other eras
The Furniture Louis 14 appeared during the period of King Louis 13 around 1610 and 1661. Furniture designed during this period adopted the Louis 13 style of decoration, furnishings and architecture.
Furniture is characterized by straight lines. We observe the use of mouldings and different types of shoots as well as the H-shaped stois. The furniture Louis 14 appeared during the period of King Louis 14 between 1661 and 1715. The furniture is designed during this period with the style louis 14. This one is characterized by the splendor and richness of the furniture.
Furniture is made with the application of ball marquetry. They are characterized by their rigorous symmetry and large size. The configurations and shapes of the furniture are inspired by Italian and antique models.
The furniture Louis 15 appeared during the period of King Louis 15 between 1723 and 1750. The furniture is designed during this period with the model louis 15.
This attests to a complete mastery of the assemblages as well as the strength of the wood. Thanks to this, the craftsmen manage to remove the heavy bars, unload the frame and undertake the curved feet.
This results in furniture with new and interesting forms.