Sun King

Gae Aulenti for Kartell, ‘King Sun’ lamp, Perspex, enameled aluminum, Italy, 1967 This ‘King Sun’ lighting object is created by Gae Aulenti for Kartell in 1967.

Their origins trace back to 17th-century France, where King Louis XIV—known as the “Sun King”—adopted the radiant sun as his personal emblem.

Gae Aulenti  Table lamp model “King Sun” Manufactured by Kartell Italy, 1967.

The case is a superb example of the Second Empire revival of Louis XIV aesthetics, featuring the radiant Sun King mask (Louis XIV), elaborate foliage motifs and highly detailed hand-...

A magnificent example of early 17th‑century French craftsmanship, this large Louis XIII period oak wardrobe dates to the early decades of the reign of King Louis XIII, father of the ...

A visual masterclass in historical romanticism, it captures the pageantry and control of the Sun King in his legendary domain. At the heart of the composition stands King Louis XIV,...

DIMENSIONS: Height: 75.5cm (30in) Diameter: 122cm (48in) ABOUT THE MANUFACTURER: Compagnie Saint-Gobain History Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. is a French multinational corporation f...

Richly detailed and finely cast, the sculptures celebrate the grandeur and splendor of the court of Versailles during the reign of the Sun King, one of the most influential monarchs ...

Originating from the golden age of Versailles, the frame is richly embellished with à la Berain motifs—an intricate ornamental style inspired by Jean Berain, the celebrated designer ...

Their prestige was cemented through extensive use in some of the most distinguished interiors of the Palace of Versailles, reflecting the particular favour they enjoyed under Louis X...

She was one of the most emblematic and fascinating figures of the Sun King's court, celebrated by her contemporaries as a woman of extraordinary beauty: with her blonde hair, blue ey...

The highly structured moldings of its bas-relief carved paneling highlight the remarkable work of this fleur-de-lis latticework, which gives this paneling its decorative richness, ma...

Known for innovation and distinctive branding, including the famous “Sun King” logo, National Airlines eventually merged with Pan Am in 1980, but its legacy endures through iconic me...

At the center appears a radiant sunburst face representing Apollo, the Sun King—an emblem closely associated with Louis XIV.

Imagine stepping back in time to the opulent 19th century, where a magnificent French clock in gilded bronze takes center stage, a breathtaking tribute to the Sun King himself, Louis...

It is a refined lamp-sculpture and a homage to the France of the Sun King and to 19th century Paris, but also a clear reference to the operation performed on the façade of the Louis ...

It is a refined lamp-sculpture and a homage to the France of the Sun King and to 19th century Paris, but also a clear reference to the operation performed on the façade of the Louis ...

At the center, a symmetrical starburst surrounded by small blue dots and intersected by faint lines, draws attention and radiates as a 'sun king' weilding power. This central symbol ...

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years Elegant, timeless, and understated.

Rare Louis XIV period messenger box, Late 17th Early 18th century, in wood sheathed in black-tinted leather with a radiant sun motif. This solar decoration is certainly a reference t...

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years. Elegant, timeless, and understated.

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years Elegant, timeless, and understated.

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years Elegant, timeless, and understated.

Handsome and beautifully patinated, this early 18th century Country French bonnetière is a distinguished surviving example of provincial craftsmanship from the celebrated reign of Lo...

Guaranteed to elevate any desk, this remarkable inkstand dates to the 19th century, France, almost certainly top-tier Parisian master ébéniste work, exceptionally executed grand and ...

Beurdeley was evoking the opulence of the Sun King and Versailles through the size, materials, and quality of the candelabra, but from a 19th century point of view.

The Lafayette chandelier, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years. Elegant, timeless, and understated.

The Lafayette chandelier, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years. Elegant, timeless, and understated.

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years. Elegant, timeless, and understated.

The Lafayette wall lamp, designed by Bastien Taillard, is a tribute to the France of the Sun King and to Paris in the 1800 years. Elegant, timeless, and understated.

In 1664, the Doge had presented it to Louis XIV so that the king would support him against the Turks. Interrupted due to the death of the Sun King for ten years, the works on the Her...

Under the reign of the Sun King, in the middle of the 17th century to early 18th Century , the general profile of the hood fireplace became a trumeau gradually .

Reserved originally for the palaces of the Sun King, these monumental narratives were conceived as expressions of prestige, transforming woven art into symbols of dynastic magnificen...

Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, absolute monarch over France in the late 1600s, had an appreciation for a style of art and design that would reflect his importance.

Under the reign of the Sun King, in the middle of the 17th century, the general profile of the hood became trumeau gradually changes.

This Chinese hand-knotted interpretation draws directly from that supreme tradition, presenting a composition of extraordinary heraldic complexity and Baroque decorative grandeur tha...

The rear of the clock opens to reveal the original movement and a brilliant gilt pendulum formed as a radiant sunburst centered with a classical mask—an emblem of Apollo, a fitting t...

Cornucopias, gilt scrolls, and garlands cascade through the design, culminating in the crowned arms of the Sun King at the top, a reminder that this tapestry was as much a celebratio...

Under the reign of the Sun King, in the middle of the 17th century to early 18th Century , the general profile of the hood fireplace became a trumeau gradually .

Inspired by the iconic series The Months or Royal Residences, originally woven at the legendary Gobelins Workshop for the Sun King himself, this piece channels the vision of Charles ...

The extraordinary work is a reduction of the portrait of the Sun King by François Girardon, one of the most noted and influential sculptors of the period.

As Queen consort of France and wife to King Louis XIV—the famed “Sun King”—she occupied a central role in the dynastic alliances between two of Europe’s most powerful royal houses.

In the lower left, a radiant solar disk is depicted, a direct identification with Apollo, god of light, music, poetry, and the arts, reinforcing the image of the monarch as the Sun K...

A Masterpiece of Royal Iconography At the heart of the 17th century, under the impetus of Louis XIV, the image of Alexander the Great became the heroic counterpart of the Sun King. T...

Note: Compagnie Saint-Gobain History Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. is a French multinational corporation founded in 1665 in Paris by Louis XIV, the Sun King, and headquartered on th...

One of most famous merchants at the end of the 17th century was Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French businessman, who lived in Antwerp and was an advisor of French King Louis XIV. He wa...

Louis XIV, the Sun King, was identified with Apollo through the iconography of this god; a divinization that became more pronounced as his reign progressed.

Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a ...

Rare French antiques from Loyd-Paxton made their way into Versailles when it underwent renovations, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased furnishings, including a ...

A wonderful Mid-Century Italian mirror and matching console table by the Italian designer Anacleto Spazzapan from the 'King Sun' series.  Beautifully crafted in powder-coated wire w...

These great Courts held chivalric spectacles and tournaments that lasted sometimes for weeks; it is not difficult to imagine the sight of knights in cloth of gold carrying painted si...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

Design created in 2003 for Versace Home Collection 2004 and inspired from the furnitures of Andre-Charles Boulle created for the King Sun Louix XIV. VERSACE IN 2003 ILIAN RACHOV WA...

He is shown in his monk's robes, sitting atop his white horse. The Monkey King (Sun Wukong) on the rock above, a clever, powerful, and mischievous character who was trapped under a m...

Scheherazade entices the King by telling him a story on their first night together, pausing halfway through as the sun came up.

The poster's tagline, "Où le Soleil est Roi" (Where the Sun is King), underscores Cannes' reputation as a sun-soaked paradise, drawing visitors to the glittering coastline of the Med...