Louis XIV Furniture
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
Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the frame is made from solid birc...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Nine-arm Mazarin chandelier in gilded bronze. Top quality that was produced for luxury mansions and residen...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Fireback / Backsplash with the Coat of Arms of Burgundy, Dated 1714
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Arms of Burgundy fireback, with date of production 1714. The fleurs-de-lys and arms are partially truncated during the French Revolution.
The condition is good, no crac...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France.
Measures:
150...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century! The elegant fireplace has beautiful ornaments in the front part and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful antique limestone fireplace, circa 18th century, in Louis XIV style, with softly corbelled legs and dramatic carved edge in relief across underside of mantel.
Left leg ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date.
Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Exceptional L XVI Style Regulator-Wardrobe by Maison Forest, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed Forest à Paris
A rare Louis XIV style wardrobe with a break-fronted ogee pediment. Opening with two side cupboards flanking a regulator clock, richly decorated with marquet...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French, Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XIV style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with good carving of flowers and foliage, with ribbons and quiver below initialed centre circular plaque. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
French 19th Century Side Cabinet, Signed Paul Sormani
By Paul Somani
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style marble topped side cabinet. Having wonderful quality gilded ormolu mounts depicting swags, drapes and buffalo heads. Parquetry...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
An early 18th c. French Baroque carved volcanic stone fireplace / mantel piece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An early 18th century French Baroque carved volcanic stone fireplace / mantel piece, circa 1730.
Measurements: 111 cm. heigh x 136 cm. wide x 60 cm. deep (incl. side panels; the t...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Fireplace of French Limestone, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV, this is characterized by beautiful lines and o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotheque in Louis 14th style
Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly right angled body flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Giltwood Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Cent French L XIV Commode Marble Top Exotic Wood Veneer original hardwares
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite small commode, beautifull LXIV original hardwares, excellent proportions.
Condition as is, needs few small restaurations in the veneer.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Marble Fireplace of Nero Marquita Marble, 19th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique marble fireplace from Nero Marquina marble. This type of marble comes from the North of Spain. In this marble type you see white veins, in contrast to Noir de Mazy ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport, having scrolling foliate gilded ormolu handles, mouldings and base. The cobalt blue ground with gilt highlight...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair 19th Century French Cherub candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th Century gilded ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble, three branch candelabra. Each with a playful cherub holding the lights, mounted on white ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Large 18th Century Louis XIV Period Blanket Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare large Louis XIV period blanket chest, cassone, from the north of France, 18th Century, having original blue paint. A wide single-board top over the rectangular base, having a f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console
Large scale French Louis XIV style gilded console with faux marble top. This exceptional console is characterized by its classical a...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Game Rack, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is h...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Half moon table with green leather openable luigi XIV
Located in Guazzora, IT
1. **Shape and Design**:
- **Closed shape**: Crescent-shaped, with the straight side to rest against a wall, which saves space when not in use.
- **Open form**: When the table ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Oak Buffet, Sideboard, 16-inch Depth
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XIV style oak buffet features a 16-inch narrow depth, a beveled top, and hand pegged paneled sides and doors. Its two doors are divided by a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large and Impressive 19th Century French Carved Régence Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Carved Giltwood Mirror
In the Régence Style
Of generous proportions, with effusive carved details, the central bevelled glass surrounded by an outer reserve of mirrore...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French 17th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XIV period. The fireplace grate is hand forged of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Reclaimed French Light Stone Fireplace In Timeless Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless white French limestone fireplace surround with original textured surface. This Louis XIV style chimney piece with nice proportions brings authenticity to any room. Forever a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Extra Small Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extra small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone. This reclaimed fireplace mantle with elegant jambs is unique its kind. It has some small artempo restorations and is rea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback decorated with two pipes and two knives.
The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. The patina of the fireback is brown. Upon r...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Credenza is an excellent choice for an efficient floor plan or a cozy nook. Fine raised panel construction was utilized throughout the piece, e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
A Large Pair of Gilt Bronze Ewers in the Louis XIV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large pair of gilt bronze ewers in the Louis XIV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
A pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze ewers, Napoleon III period, 19th century, decorate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Portefeuille Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful folding table can be used as a table or a console. When the table is closed the depth is 13.25””D.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk is ideal for the efficient yet stylish interior! Providing surprising storage within the two full width drawers, the t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
An Antique French Louis XIV Arabescato Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A French mid to late 19th c Louis XIV style Arabescato marble fireplace. Compact in size yet good scale and form in a very pale Italian Arabescato marble. Original depth on shelf and...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to me [I do recommend reupholstery on all of my Vintage/ Antique Seating. Frames are s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT ENTRANCE BENCH
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid entrance bench in solid walnut, characterized by a carved backrest with linear decorations on three parts. The shoulder rest was also made from a single piece of fine walnut...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair or Louis XIV style andirons decorated with seated Muses
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XIV style ormolu and chased mantel lights decorated with muses seated on gadrooned balls, the base scrolled and foliated. The muses are draped and appear to be conversi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Located in Sheridan, CO
French upholstered armchair and ottoman, 19th c. Baroque style armchair, back and seat in flame stitch style upholstery. The armchair features detailed carved lion's head handholds, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
French Louis XIV Kingwood Strongbox on later Brass stand ( Coffre Forte)
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XIV kingwood oyster veneered strongbox of Coffre Forte
Category
Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Giltwood Wall Mirror In The Louis XIV Style, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror, circa 1940. Gilded carved wood frame, decorated with stylized shells, re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Wood
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Stools natural and carved wood.
The 4 sheaths feet carved and linked by a stretcher.
Louis XIV Style
Napoléon III Period
Circa 1880
Used Petit Point Tapestry Upholstery
If the stool played a great role at the court of Louis XIV, it was also the pretext of a war... that of the stools precisely, recounted by Saint-Simon. The Duchesses fought and the Duchesse became a seat with very curious forms.
There were benches and chairs, then armchairs, not to mention stools. A seat dear to the duchesses. Some fought for one, to sit in the presence of the queen. Standing, while others, sometimes cousins, were seated, was intolerable. The Duke of Saint-Simon was pleased to recount the «war of stools». This one was provoked by Mme de Chevreuse who sat, without any way, before Queen Anne of Austria...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are flowers ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Phoenix' Fireback, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th-early 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are fl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1732, is also cast in the fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French inlaid walnut side table, dating from around the 1930’s.
This is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed and is a very useful size. It is...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Cast Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Cast Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier is a magnificent work of the metal smith's art! Amazing detail abounds from the crown to the faceted crystal bal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Mazarin gilt bronze chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique Mazarin gilt bronze chandelier
Six-arm luxury chandelier made of gilded bronze after total restoration - completely new electrical installation: new wiring, new sockets, new...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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