Louis XVI Style

Thanks to the archaeological discoveries of Herculaneum in 1738 and Pompeii in 1748, interest in classical culture spread very quickly throughout Europe to such an extent that it became the new reference model: the Perfect Model . In Italy the Neoclassical style was born in France, on the other hand, we arrive at the birth of the Louis XVI style which characterized the last decades of the 18th century. the Louis XVI style is defined by classic and elegant lines in contrast to the previous styles. The Louis XVI era is considered the golden age for French furniture as demand was high and frequent. The aristocracy wanted to keep up with fashion and commissioned period furnishings from the best cabinet makers.

Louis XVI furniture

Thanks to the new interest in the themes of classical Greek and Roman culture , Louis XVI style furniture is characterized by linear shapes, geometric composure, symmetrical and evocative decorations of antiquity. All furnishings are simple but elegant and refined at the same time. The Louis XVI style furniture required a great technique in the production as they were treated in detail. Precisely for this reason it is very difficult to find copies.
They are considered the most refined pieces of furniture in the entire history of antique furniture : the excellence of the precious materials and the technical perfection make them solid and long-lasting. For these qualities they never go out of fashion and always have high prices.
A Louis XVI piece of furniture is elegant and prestigious, suitable for a refined and refined decor. Thanks to its geometric and monumental shapes , Louis XVI furniture manages to make the entire environment unique and classy.
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Louis XVI chairs

The Louis XVI style must be able to furnish with the surrounding environment. It is placed in formal places, such as elegant events and ceremonial halls.
It is inevitable to understand how the Louis XVI chairs took their name from the Louis XVI style itself.
The French ruler managed to spread this design style outside France. The Louis XVI chair has particular characteristics: Most of the Louis XVI chairs are made of solid wood , maintaining the natural color of the wood and the padding is made with fine and very elegant fabrics.

Stylish tables

The Louis XVI table was covered with a light marble top, on which decorations were made that referred to the classical tradition, therefore the use of geometric shapes, gilded bronze inserts and motifs that recalled the flora, the plant world.
One of the most well-known style furniture is the extendable Louis XVI table.
In general , Louis XVI furniture was made with inlays that housed mythological scenes and floral motifs.
The ambition is to make structural changes to the Louis XVI table. This results in a leaner vintage table structure, straight legs and pyramid-shaped feet.

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