Louis XVI
Straight lines, fine ornament and balanced proportions shape Louis XVI-style furniture. Explore how a chair, console or cabinet can work with contemporary lighting and simpler surfaces.
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Straight lines and fine details
Louis XVI furniture belongs to the French Neoclassical tradition. Straight or tapering legs, fluted details and ordered ornament are possible features. Painted pieces sit alongside veneered and gilded examples; later pieces in the style are not period originals.
Pair ornament with plain surfaces
Place a plain table beside an ornamented chair or pair a console with a contemporary lamp. Solid-colour upholstery draws attention to the frame. Rougher surfaces can work too when colour and scale connect the pieces.
Check seat height and floor space
An older dining chair needs to fit physically as well as visually: check seat height and clearance for its arms. A narrow console can provide a hallway surface if the route stays clear. Condition and stability matter when choosing historic furniture.