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Louis XIV Candelabras

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
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu candelabras. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by a triangular base with three delicate tapered flut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Ormolu

French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra Henry Dasson
Located in Newark, England
French Late Bronze Dore From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to introduce this French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra by Henry Dasson. The pair of candelabra b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

A large antique pair of French neoclassical candelabra in dark and gilt bronze
Located in London, GB
A large antique pair of French neoclassical candelabra in dark and gilt bronze depicting a young boy and a girl sitting on a white marble column, each holding a cornucopia of gilt ti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Candelabra Chandelier c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style hanging candelabra (chandelier) offers gilt cast bronze construction with center column having cherub, grape form drop finial...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Bronze

Near Pair of Louis XIV Wood & Metal Flower & Urn Form 9-Light Candelabra
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful near pair of polychrome wood & metal flower and urn form 9-light candelabra on slightly different square bases, the upper floral portion in wrought iron and the urn porti...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Polished Wrought Iron Four-Light Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this elegant antique four-arm candelabra. Crafted in southern France circa 1780, the large forged piece stands on an octagonal base over a central turned stem, and features four scrolled arms decorated with acanthus leaves and dressed with circular bobeches. The Louis XIV candelabra...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Pair Huge 19th Century Philippe Mourey Ormolu Putti Candelabras, 1870s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Impressive pair of 6-light French Empire torchères with winged putti made by Philippe Mourey (Paris 1840-1910) in 1870s. Each modeled, fine detailed or...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu, Metal

Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu and rock crystal candelabras, circa 1680. Each eight arm girandole is raised by a circula...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Rock Crystal, 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 Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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 Candelabras

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century French D'ore Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair 19th century French D'ore bronze and marble candelabras. The candelabras weigh approximately 40 pounds each.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Of 19th Century Siena Marble & Ormolu Mounted Three Light Candelabra
Located in Dublin, IE
A beautiful pair of 19th century French Sienna Marble and ormolu candelabra, each with three out swept decorative leaf capped candleholders above a central tapering circular marble s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised on a square base with lovely cut corners and a richly cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of 19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu five arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on a square base with canted corners flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Candelabras

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Ormolu

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Pair of Valley Form Two Light Candelabras in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
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Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra, Ormolu, France.
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19th Century Black French Antique Wrought Iron Napoleon III Candelabra
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Pair Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra
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Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce Candelabra
Located in London, GB
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Pair of French Gilt Bronze, Onyx and Champleve Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Carved and Gilded Wood Candelabra
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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Located in Big Flats, NY
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Louis Xiv candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV candelabras 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 candelabras created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV candelabras 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 candelabras, popular names associated with this style include Jean-Simon Deverberie, Phillipe Mourey, and Raingo Frères. 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 candelabras differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $540 and tops out at $84,500 while the average work can sell for $8,071.

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