Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
18th Century Dutch Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone, Marble
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Late 19th Century European Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Carrara Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Wrought Iron, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
1870s French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Marble
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Stone
1850s French Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Oak
18th Century French Other Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Wrought Iron, Brass
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Bronze, Wrought Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Louis Xiv
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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A Close Look at louis-xiv Furniture
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.
Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right building-garden for You
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.