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Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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
A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals
Located in PARIS, FR
A French 19th century Louis XIV style pair of carved marbles pedestals. The square moulded top and the base are in griotte red marble, the tapering body in Ribbon Campan marble with ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Griotte Marble

A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals
A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals

A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ebony, brass, giltwood and ormolu Boulle st. pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by fine giltwood feet b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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Brass, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals

Tripod Column 19th Century Gilded Wood in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Important column tripod in carved and richly decorated gilded wood, forming a torch holder, in the Louis XIV style. The triangular shaft is flanked by a decoration of candelabras, fl...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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Wood

Tripod Column 19th Century Gilded Wood in the Louis XIV Style
Tripod Column 19th Century Gilded Wood in the Louis XIV Style

Tripod Column 19th Century Gilded Wood in the Louis XIV Style

Pair of Floral Marquetry Pedestals Attributed to Joseph Cremer
By Joseph Cremer
Located in London, GB
A pair of marquetry and Ormolu-mounted pedestals Attributed to Joseph Cremer Constructed from tulipwood, each pedestal of tapering rectangular form a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Floral Marquetry Pedestals Attributed to Joseph Cremer
Pair of Floral Marquetry Pedestals Attributed to Joseph Cremer

Pair of Floral Marquetry Pedestals Attributed to Joseph Cremer

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Fruitwood Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV carved fruitwood pedestal is a masterful sculpture in its own right, with brilliantly executed Corinthian capital atop an elegantly tapered shaft adorne...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Pedestals and Columns

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Fruitwood Pedestal
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Fruitwood Pedestal

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Fruitwood Pedestal

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Louis Xiv pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV pedestals and columns for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pedestals and columns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV pedestals and columns 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 pedestals and columns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,960 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $10,902.

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