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Louis XIV Mirrors

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
Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli. Measures 21" in width, 2" in depth and 37" in height.
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20th Century American Louis XIV Mirrors

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Composition

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Mirror is a superlative example of the wood sculptor's art! Using both classical and baroque inspirations for his work, the artist meticulously ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Mid-Century French Carved Sunburst Mirror with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a radiant focal point to your interior with this large, eye-catching sunburst mirror. Hand-carved in France circa 1970, the bold circular frame features dynamic rays emanating ou...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Rare French Brass Repousse Three-Dimensional Cushion Mirror Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Rare French Brass Repousse Three-Dimensional Cushion Mirror, dating back to circa 1920, is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship and elegance from the early 20th centur...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Mirrors

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Brass

Italian, Toscana, Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare frame is of rectangular form with an arched top, the top and sides surmounted by angel masks, leaf and floral forms, scrolls and a shell-form finial, the sides and bottom are adorned with scrollwork and stylized shell-form carved feet, the frame retains two antique mirror...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

17th Century Gold Leaf Carved Wood and Mercury Mirror, circa 1600
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional 17th-Century French Louis XIV Silver-Gilt Mirror A masterwork of the French ornamental arts, this rare 17th-century carved oak mirror exemplifies the grandeur and refinem...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Mirrors C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Mirrors C1920 Measures - 54"H x 26"W x 5"D A pair of antique French mirrors in the Louis XIV style, dating to circa 1920. These mirrors fea...
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20th Century Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique Large French Giltwood Wall Mirror 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a large impressive antique French Louis XIV carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror, Circa 1760 in date. The frame is surmounted with an elaborate carved and pierced giltwood ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood, Gesso

Large Régence Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large and fine French Régence period giltwood mirror, the lobed crest with maiden's head mask flanked by foliate and scroll carvi...
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Antique 19th C. French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror, Carved Details
Located in Madrid, ES
At two meters (or over six and a half feet) tall, this beautifully carved Louis XIV style giltwood mirror is a dramatic reminder of how luxurious French chateaus and palaces of the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Wood

Central Italian Small Shaped and Painted Walnut Mirror, late 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The walnut frame constructed with a series of moldings and retaining some of its previous painted finish, fitted with a modern 1/4” mirrorplate
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Walnut

18th Century French Carved Gilded Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century French gilded mirror with carved doves and foliage. Retaining its original faded gilding.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and extremely high quality Italian late 17th/early 18th century Louis XIV period double framed giltwood mirror, from the famous Palazzo Borghese...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian, Emiliana, Late LXIV Period Carved Giltwood & Ebonized Mirror, ca. 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
expertly carved fruit and leaf pattern with a combination of ebonized and gilded surfaces, now fitted with a modern 1/4" mirrorplate
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1740s Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Molded Walnut Wall Mirror, early 18th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of walnut and having multi level molded edges this frame features a gilt painted Fleur de Lis at bottom left, now with a modern mirrorplate
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Walnut

Louis XIV Style Carved Gilt Foliate Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XIV Style solid Carved Giltwood Foliate Crest Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s Measures 46" in width, 2.25" in depth x 35" in height and 41.5" in height to the top of the crest.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

French 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
By Jean Bérain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and monumentally scaled French 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror, in the manner of Jean Berain. The central beveled mirror plate of this stunning mirror is...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period White Gold Mecca Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique Italian 18th century Louis XIV period white gold mecca mirror. The two scrolled feet are joined by a pieced acanthus leaf garland. The original mirror plate is framed w...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Italian Rectangular Carved and Gilded Mirror Louis XIV Style 18th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Gilded Cornice Del 1700, splendid Italian Louis XIV style mirror in carved wood, rectangular shape centered by modern mirror, richly carved with deep scrollwork decorated with folia...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th Century Louis XIV style French painted gold mirror
Located in Houston, US
Grand Louis XV style French mirror with original mercury glass. Style is characterized by the Rococo style's elegant curves, intricate scrollwork and ornate detailing, typical of the...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Glass, Plaster, Wood

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in COLMAR, FR
A fabulous, antique wall mirror sourced in France offering a majestic visual impact. The frame is made of solid wood and molded, gilded stuck. It is decorated with striking, voluptuo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Hardwood, Plaster

Louis XIV Paraclose Giltwood Mirror, c.1700
Located in Savannah, GA
A Louis XIV paraclose giltwood mirror, c.1700. Carved wood and gesso Bérainesque design with shell crest. 22 ½ inches wide by 33 ¾ by 3 ½ inches deep
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Early 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

French early 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and monumentally scaled French early 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood mirror. This impressive double framed mirror, with all original gilding throughout, stands on two ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Oversized Antique French Louis XIV Style Rococo Giltwood Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique French Louis XIV Style Rococo Gilt Wood Mirror C1920 Measures - 51.75"H x 35.5"W x 3"D An oversized antique mirror crafted in the French Louis XIV Rococo style, dat...
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20th Century Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

A Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Regence Style Giltwood Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A late 18th century or early 19th century Regence style giltwood and carved mirror. A late 18th century or early 19th century gilt and carved wood Regency style mirror. H: 178 cm, W...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

18th Century Spanish Rare Antique Louis XIV/XV Gilded Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional and rare Spanish Louis XIV mirror featuring a boldly carved giltwood frame with dramatic scrollwork, foliate motifs, and rich patina. All topped by a pair of birds. Th...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Period Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror, circa 1700 Venice, Andrea Brustolon School
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Abuot this mirror Mirror attributable to the school of Andrea Brustolon This Louis XIV period mirror features rich and diffuse elegantly carved moti...
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Early 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Italian, Emiliana, Louis XIV Period Faux Marble Painted Mirror, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rectangular form with a molded edge and retaining its original faux marble painting, now fitted with a modern mirroplate
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Paint

Italian, Late Baroque Period, Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular shape and having three distinct molded sections of graduated form, now fitted with a modern mirror plate
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly impressive and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror. This wonderful mirror with its original mirror plate and gilding is framed with...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

18th c. French Marginal Glass Louis XIV Gold Leaf Mirror from Private Collection
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic Louis XIV period mirror in the manner of Jean Bérain. Original mercury mirror plates, naturally aged to a soft pewter tone, still ret...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Glass, Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique giltwood mirror in the Louis XIV style, dating from the 19th century, with flowers and detail encircling the frame and two angels on the bottom and two on top.
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Mirror
Louis XIV Style Mirror
$7,800 Sale Price
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Eighteenth-century Venetian mirror in lacquered wood and with mother-of-pearl in
Located in Vicenza, IT
Extraordinary venetian mirror in carved, lacquered and gilded wood. Slightly rounded band with foliate decorations in polychrome lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved and foliat...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Large Oval Louis XIV Mirror may be for a Modern House
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Large oval Louis XIV mirror, simple and severe, also rare. Interesting if placed in a modern house: the gilding is now worn away and has no ornamental friezes. I can say "minimal tas...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Bronze Dore Mirrors with Mascarons and Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small bronze doré mirrors are from France, circa 1880, and were made in the style of Louis XIV. The intricate bronze doré frames have a large cartouche at the top of the frame that depicts a mascaron with a floral headband...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Bronze

Large Gilt Mirror / Looking Glass with Double Frame Louis XIV St. France Xxth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Gorgeous Louis XIV style glazing bead mirror in golden wood. In the style of Italian mirrors, baroque style. Decor of intertwined foliage and flowers. Pediment decorated with shells....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror

Circa 1860 Ebonized and Brass Repousse Louis XIV Style Parclose Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This Dutch parclose mirror is topped by an elaborate coat of arms crest in the style of Louis XIV. Dating to circa 1860, the center and side mirrors a...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Metal, Brass

19th Century French Regence Style Silver and Gold Leaf Mirror "a Parcloses"
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning silver and gold gilt wall mirror has eight side mirrored panels separated and held in place from the main center mirror by giltwood or...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Red Painted & Parcel Gilt Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century red painted and parcel gilt mirror in the Louis XIV style.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Mirrors

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Fruitwood

Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror will make a great choice for most any decor! With a width to height proportion of roughly two to one, it can either be mounted vertically or horizont...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Mirrors

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Synthetic, Wood, Paint

Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A wonderful French early 18th Century Regence giltwood mirror. The heavily foxed original mercury glass plate with a soft shallow bevel. The carved frame with foliate strapwork and...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Louis XIV Mirror
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant mirror with parecloses in blackened wood and embossed copper from the 18th century Very beautiful mirror which has an interesting dimension since not too large decorated wit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror

An Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror. This stunning double framed mirror, with original mirror plate, is raised on finely scrolled...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

18th Century Louis XIV Italian Gilt Frames Pair of Oval Small Frames From Rome
Located in Milano, MI
From Italy Rome, a unique Louis XIV Pair of 1700s Italian Giled Terracotta Frames, they are almost a pair of similar form and age but with slight differences. The two lovely small oval frames were probably made for framing oval miniatures, they are empty now, come from a private Italian collection and can be used as mirrors. They are in good condition consistent with age, they are older than 300 years, with old restorations and minor losses in a few curls and small felures. See, closed-up picture details. It is more common to find these kinds of antique small frames...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Terracotta

19th Century Grand Trumeau with French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand Trumeau with French Aubusson Tapestry is a splendid way to add timeless elegance to your room, while adding a dash of color, texture, ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Tapestry, Mirror, Wood

18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass
By Burchard Precht
Located in IT
18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilded Wood Frame and Cobalt Blue Glass This distinctive mirror was crafted in Sweden around the mid-18th century, inspired by the famous...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Of Gilded Carved Wood Mirrors/sconces, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of 19th century carved wood gilt mirrors/wall sconces. Original gilding. Height 59 cm, width 33 cm.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Style Gold Gilt Mirror with Flower Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Louis XIV-style reproduction mirror in gold gilt beautifully echoes the opulent grandeur of 17th-century French design. The frame, finished in a rich gold gilt, showcases a p...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Large Antique Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Louis XIV Style, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror of Louis XIV style, circa 1965. Antique carved gilt wood frame (width: 8 cm / 3.14 in.) with French decor Louis...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Carved And Gilded Wood Mantelpiece, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Carved And Gilded Wood Mantelpiece, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Glass, Giltwood

Fine Large 19th Century Regence Gilded and Hand Carved Large Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Regence gilded and hand carved large mirror. Finely detailed. Original gilding.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Italian Early 18th century "Mecca" Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rectangular form and covered in patinated silver gilding, also known as "Mecca" in Italian, with a triple molded shape, now fitted with a modern "antiqued" mirrorplate
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Silver Leaf

Large French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Framed Beveled Wall Mirror C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Framed Beveled Wall Mirror C1900 Measures - 38.5"H x 54"W x 5"D
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20th Century Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Super French Parcel Gilded Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very attractive 19th century pier mirror, having original bevelled edge mirror with some foxing in gilded and painted frame with centre crest to the top, all in wonderful home read...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gesso

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Brass, Ormolu

Early 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror Depicting Four Seasons
Located in PARIS, FR
Early 18th century richly and profusely carved giltwood mirror depicting personnified allegories of the four seasons. The giltwood frame is made of adjourned wood decorated with flowers and leaves forming acanthus leaves spandrels. The pediment is lavishly carved and adorned with scrolls, foliage and flowers. Four putti...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Cushion Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous French Louis XVI octagonal cushion mirror with lovely gilt and gesso finish. Having amazingly detailed hand-carved cherub form cartouche, original beveled and etched mirrore...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Gesso, Giltwood

Italian Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Mirror, 1st quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the frame of rectangular form and having molded edges, all surfaces originally gilded, with carved floral corner accents, now fitted with a 1/4" mirrorplate
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Giltwood

Flemish Louis XIV Period Burl Walnut Veneered Cushion-Form Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
the frame with a series of molded convex (cushion) edges divided by bands of ebonized walnut. retaining antique mirrorplate
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Walnut

Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors Very fine 19th century antique French Louis XIV style giltwood rectangular mirrors. The baroque style delicate wood and gesso...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Louis Xiv mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $189,500 while the average work can sell for $5,600.

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