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Louis XIV Sterling Silver

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
Lapparra - Vegetable Dish And Sauce Boat In Solid Silver Circa 19th Century
By Lapparra - Gabriel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pair of solid silver sauce boats, oblong in shape, adorned with a frieze of gadroons on the neck, the pinched ribbed body is engraved with a Bérain decoration on a matte background, ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Leroy Auguste Et Cie (1912/1935) -Cruet Vinegar Cruet In Solid Silver Regency 19
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver vinegar cruet in Regency style, octagonal in shape with sides, bordered at the top and bottom with a line of gadroons. The sockets are mascaron heads. Two overlay blue g...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Silver

A.Aucoc – Solid Silver Sprinkler 19th Century Circa 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important 19th century solid silver shaker in LOUIS The upper part is chiseled and pierced, it fits together with a bayonet system and ends with an exploded acorn on the terrace. Di...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Snuffbox Pocket Sterling Silver Gold Paillons Lilies of France Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Puiforcat, Set of Elysée Vermeil Gold Sterling Silver Serving Dishes, 7 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Suite of 7 (seven) "Elysée" serving dishes made in vermeil (gold-plated solid sterling silver) by Puiforcat. Set of 7 serving dishes including : - 1 round plate 27.5 cm diameter (excellent condition) - 2 rectangular dishes 22 cm x 28.5 cm (very good condition - some very slight scratches) - 2 round cups of 20, 5 cm diameter (very good condition - some very slight scratches) - 2 oval dishes of 42 cm x 29 cm (one in very good condition with some very slight scratches - one in used condition with scratches) All pieces are signed and stamped. Puiforcat still offers this model for sale, only on request. The price changes every month depending on the price of gold...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Period Louis XVI Sterling Table Spoon, Paris, 1789
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI sterling table spoon, Paris, 1789 A tour de force of the Louis XVI style with applied medallion handle. The oval flat edge gold-...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 104 Pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set,...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 70 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Louis XIV Style Centrepiece by Barnard & Sons
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Louis XIV style centrepiece by Barnard & Sons English, 1850-53 Dimensions: height 63cm, width 132cm, depth 87cm. This magnificent centrepiece is wrought from s...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental LOUIS XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 110 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 3/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place so...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 91 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 ...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 146 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8", 12 flat han...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set for 8 Service 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle dinner size sterling silver flatware set of 78 pieces. This set includes: Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2", eight dinner size forks, 7 7/8", eight salad forks,...
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1920s Vintage Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Louis XIV Combined Retractable Silver Spoon with Two Tine Fork, 1592
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XIV combined retractable silver spoon with two tine fork, 1592. Very rare French Louis XIV combined retractable silver spoon with two tine fork 1592, traveling utensil. We are proud to offer this exceptional and unusual museum piece to the market. This rare traveling utensil set consists of a combined spoon and retractable fork from the 16th century. It was introduced by Catherine de Medici who brought them from Italy to France in 1553, upon her marriage to the future king, Henry II. Up to this time forks had only two tine. In the late 17th century forks became three pronged. A combined silver flatware set was a personal item, carried by wealthy owners when dining out. Once sacrilegious and controversial, fork and spoon are among the most important inventions in the history of Western culture. In 1633 King Charles I of England declared them, “decent to use” and so the fork, slowly but surely, gained acceptance at the table. This beautiful solid silver piece has a figural finial and a small seal similar to the Apostle spoons...
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16th Century French Antique Louis XIV Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

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Louis Xiv sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV sterling silver for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sterling silver created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV sterling silver made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sterling silver, popular names associated with this style include Towle Silversmiths, Emile Puiforcat, Puiforcat, and Edward Barnard & Sons. 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 sterling silver differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $5,273.

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