Even before the death of Louis XV in 1775, the style of furniture associated with his reign was abandoned in favor of a simple neoclassical style that became identified with his successor, Louis XVI.

Thanks to the efforts of Madame Pompadour, a woman of refinement, culture, education and wealth, the city of Pompeii which was buried during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, was excavated. The study found a city very much in the same state as it was when the eruption buried in 79 AD Excavations Pompeii, a Roman resort, once glorious Parisian brought new awareness and a surge of interest in ancient classical Rome. They were quickly captivated by the constant flow of ideas and designs of scrolls, monuments and grounds.

The rococo style, slowly faded as people became interested in the new discoveries. Louis XVI reigned during a period of 14 1775 to 1789. Louis XVI style calls for simpler, less ornate furniture design. Straight lines and simplicity are the guiding principles of this period. In the architecture of Louis XVI furniture designs, the curves are removed and replaced by straight lines, which is totally opposite the style of Louis XV. If ever there was a curve in the design, usually prepared and the compass is not free. The backs of the chairs are usually oval, rectangular or as a shield. The cabriole legs have been replaced with straight legs and fluted columns imitating ancient Rome. Most pieces are generally cases rectangular in shape and there are no curves in the hype of Louis XV. This period has no ornamentation both in design and often is not well written or painted. By usually finished in natural mahogany with the most commonly used. Since this period is much more influenced by the ideals of ancient Rome and Greece, style Louis XVI, alternatively known as the Neo Classical style.

The typical causes of this period include:

1. The lira, which is an Roman classical music.

2. Fluted legs imitating Roman columns with square blocks with carved rosettes on the top of the legs.

3. Urns and columns.

Despite their difference in Louis XV style, neo-classic style of Louis XVI maintains the delicacy of his predecessor. It adheres to the size and grace of Louis XV in place of the huge size of the Baroque style Louis XIV. To better identify the Louis XVI style, here are their basic characteristics.

1. It has fluted thin, straight legs usually covered with a square box with rosette size.

2. It has developed the compass and mechanical arc curves, but is never is free.

3. Most pieces of furniture containing classical motifs such as columns, urns and lyres.

4. It adheres to the delicate construction maintaining old-style grace and refinement in every design.

The style of Louis XVI furniture is widely used and applied in today's home decorating. Its simplicity but delicacy and elegance to the resource requirements of today's decor.

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ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XV XVI FIREPLACE PARLOR ARM CHAIRS $399.99

French Crystal Chandelier w/Matching sconces louis XVI $450.00

ANTIQUE SATINWOOD FRENCH LOUIS XVI DRESSER CHEST BUREAU $299.99

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XV XVI WALNUT CARVED WALL MIRROR 2 $199.99

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XV XVI WALNUT CARVED WALL MIRROR 1 $199.99

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI FAUTEUIL CANE BACK ARM CHAIR $199.99

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XV XVI VICTORIAN NEEDLEPOINT CHAIR $299.99

French Painted Louis XVI Ottoman Stool COFFEE TABLE! $420.00

Classic French carved Walnut Louis XVI Settee $950.00

IMPRESIV FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT FLORAL CHANDELIER BRONZE $4,675.00

IMPRESIV FRENCH LOUIS XVI GILT FLORAL CHANDELIER BRONZE $4,675.00

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Runner Tapestry in the French Louis XVI Tradition $159.00

Pair French 2 arm wall sconces Louis XVI Painted 1920 $225.00

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Great old French Louis XVI oval wall mirror # 06387 $175.00

Tromp l’ Oeil French Louis XVI Mirrored Armoire Antique $1,895.00

Louis XVI Headboard French Antique White Queen King $1,398.25

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ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI MARBLE BUFFET SERVER ROSES $1,810.00

Antique French Louis XVI mahogany wall mirror # as/1300 $365.00

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Great French Louis XVI mahogany coffee table # as/1559 $245.00

Old pair of French Louis XVI bedroom chairs # 06358 $725.00

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Old French Louis XVI patinated console table # 05545 $1,745.00

FAB Antique LOUIS XVI Blue Oval Back French Arm Chair $1,250.00

ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI RED MARBLE BUFFET CHINA HUTCH $1,330.00

55512-1 : ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI MARBLE TOP SIDEBOARD $3,860.00

55512-2 : ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI MARBLE TOP SERVER $2,625.00

55512-3 : ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI DINING TABLE $1,660.00

SALE! HUGE PR FRENCH LOUIS XVI EMPIRE BRASS SCONCES WOW $618.75

ANTIQUE FRENCH GILT METAL BRUSH COMB SET LOUIS XVI PINK $54.99

SALE! HUGE PAIR FRENCH LOUIS XVI EMPIRE CHERUB SCONCES $318.75

FRENCH PARLOR CHAIR CREAMY PAINTED LOUIE XVI STYLE WOW $125.00

SALE! HUGE PR FRENCH LOUIS XVI EMPIRE CRYSTAL SCONCES $618.75

French Tissue Stereoview Card 1860s Salon de Louis XVI $17.99

Old French Louis XVI mahogany round table # as/1312 $275.00

1787 LOUIS XVI FRENCH COPPER COIN C $9.99

1792 2 S LOUIS XVI FRENCH COPPER COIN C $9.99

PR ANTIQUE PORCELAIN DE PARIS FRENCH 17” LOUIS XVI URN $637.50

Nice old French Louis XVI patinated wall mirror # 06595 $275.00

Great Antique French Louis XVI mahogany chest # 06708 $660.00

Antique French Louis XVI patinated full bed # 06547 $555.00

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Nice antique French Louis XVI coffee table # as/3131 $595.00

Nice pair of French Louis XVI mahogany chairs # 01697 $715.00

French Louis XVI pair of hand painted Arm chairs,1920s’ $3,200.00

Rare Green Onyx French Louis XVI Coffee Table $2,840.00

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