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Louis XIV Lighting

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
Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece. France, circa 1920. 8 lights. Dimensions: Height 61", diameter 48".
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Wood

Hexagonal Gilt Bronze Lantern with Hand Cut Panels.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern in the Louis XIV Taste. Hand Cut Sunburst in Panels. 3 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 21" Diameter 12 1/2" CW2807, 5011 & 5077
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights, Not Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights, Not Electrified France, circa 1900s This fine pair of Louis XVI-style ormolu wall lights is a stunning example of early 20th-century...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French Louis XIV style gilt bronze candlesticks, converted to table lamps, with recent French pleated silk lampshades. These lamps have been wired for the U.S.
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century, Pair of French Three-Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French three-light gilt bronze appliques The refined pair of wall lamps was made in France in the 19th century in chiseled and gilded bronze. The quality and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XIV Ceiling Candelabra/ Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV ceiling candelabra/ chandelier Ceiling candelabra in Louis XIV style. Solid, engraved brass. Fifteen curved light arms. Delivery time can take about 6-8 ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

Pair 18thc French Heraldic Louis XIV style Brass Wall Sconces - Original Candle
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 18thc French Antique Heraldic Louis XIV Brass Wall Sconces. Original candle lit. Highly detailed. Clam shell form top. Very high quality sconces. Easily wired for electricity.
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1780s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

20th Century Louis XIV Style Baroque Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque wall light in Louis XIV style. Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six light arms composed of spirals. (F-Ra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XIV Style Baroque Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque wall light in Louis XIV style. Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six light arms composed of spirals. (F-Ra-...
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20th Century Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Antique Louis XIV-Style Ormolu Chandelier by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XIV-style ormolu chandelier by Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, diameter 75cm This superb chandelier is crafted by Ferdinand Barbedienne, one of th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French early 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a striking and richly chased bottom foliate reserve with beautiful oak...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. The eight arm eight light chandelier is centered by a bottom foliate final below a lovely mottle s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Style Four-Light Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze cylindrical four-light lantern. This large lantern is of cylindrical form with four ribbed uprights supporting a frame with beaded swags and ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom acorn finial below lovely foliate designs, a superb reede...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and Portoro marble candelabra lamps signed Maison Bagues. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier French, 19th Century Height 250cm, diameter 160cm A truly remarkable example of 19th century French craftsma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Mecca and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period mecca and gilt metal chandelier. The fifteen arm chandelier is centered by a fine carved pear shaped bottom fi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Metal

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu three arm sconces. The sconces have a fanciful and very decorative backplate with scrolled acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand-Hammered Louis XIV style Iron Chandelier. Exquisite Detail. 10 lights. France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 37" Width 41" Depth 31" CW5276.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Iron

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Royal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, crystal and beaded glass eight arm fourteen light chandelier after a royal model. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful so...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Mounted Serves Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most likely these were urns converted to lamps in their beginning. Bronze mounts are very fine. The hand painted scenes are very detailed. The fluer de lis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze, Enamel

Baroque Applique in antique Louis 14th Style brass bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six-light arms composed of spirals. Measures: Width:45 cm, height.55 cm.  
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom inverted foliate acorn finial below reeded ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom foliate finial below beautiful pierced a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV St. Ormolu Five Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces. Each richly chased Ormolu sconce is set on a most decorative back plate decorated by large acanthus leaves and a central female figure with her hair braided...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Set of Four Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine set of four Louis XIV style gilt-bronze wall appliques. Each applique having a backplate cast with palmettes and fronded acanthus and i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century French Chandelier in Louis XIV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, engraved bronze. 9 curved light arms. Very heavy.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

Baroque Applique in antique Louis XIV Style silver galvanized
Located in Berlin, DE
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six-light arms composed of spirals. Measures: Width:45 cm, height:55 cm.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

Pair Italian LXIV Period Hexagonal Brass Lanterns, 1st half 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
these elaborately constructed lanterns are hexagonal and have a number of decorative features with graduated bases, brass overlay in patterns on the glass sides, 3 sides with decorat...
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1730s Italian Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice pair of church or altar candlesticks in silver metal. The wear of the silver gives them a magnificent patina. Louis XIV-style Nineteenth century. These pretty candlehol...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Silver Plate

Pair Of Bronze Wall Lights - Mirrors, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze 3-light mirror sconces in Louis XIV style, decorated with the coat of arms of a noble family. The pediment is surmounted by a coat of arms with the motto "Malo Mor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Metal Five Light Electric Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Metal Five Light Electric Sconces, They stand 27 1/4 inches tall, 11" in width, 11" in depth.  
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Large Scale French Gray &Gilt Metal Tole Sconces By Currey & Company - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of French gray and gilt metal tole sconces. They have a lovely scroll styling with gilt acanthus leaves throughout both of them. They are marked. I am not ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Lighting

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Metal

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil Lamp Fine French handcrafted cast iron oil Betty lamp with decorative rooster 18th century French Louis XIV Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Iron

Early 20th C French Iron, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier, attributed to Bagues
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France during the first half of the 20th century, circa 1930. It has an iron and tole frame covered in varied shapes and sizes of crystal prisms. The apex...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Crystal, Iron, Tôle

A French 19th century Louis XIV st.. ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom inverted foliate acorn finial below ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Ormolu

Superbe French Pairs of Iron Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe French pairs of iron sconces.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Iron

Large Pair of Louis the 14th Style Bronze and Mirror Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of 3 arms Louis the 14th wall lights is made of chiseled bronze with a mirror on its center. These sconces ar every impressive...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

c1900 French Louis XIV Rococo Form Gilt Bronze w/ith Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze with Large Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful chandelier for when a smaller size chandelier is desired.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

19thc French Antique Louis XIV Dore Bronze Grand Mirrored Wall Sconce - Cherubs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XIV Bronze Grand Bevelled Wall Sconce. With cherub/ putti detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Patinated Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period patinated iron and tole chandelier. The nine arm chandelier is cent...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Metal, Iron

Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze twelve-arm chandelier was made in France is circa 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The chandelier is ornately cast with a series of f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

French Maison Baguès Attributed Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès attributed gilt bronze sunburst sconces. Stunning French Maison Bagues attributed gilt bronze 2-light sunburst sconces. These fab...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Of Grand 19th C. French Bronze Five Candle Light Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large and heavy five arm antique bronze candle sconces with elaborate sinuous leafy arms, back and a tall top socket. The Pair retain the original Copper tubing presumably once utilized for gas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Fine and Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt-bronze and beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XIV style bronze sconces. These beautiful French bronze 3 light sconces are currently unwired. Could be used with candles or easily wired if desired. Great patina!
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
$1,824 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
6-arm giltwood chandelier featuring ornate carved figurehead and foliate details.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Lighting

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Giltwood

Late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most unique pair of Italian late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers. Each beautiful six arm six light chandelier has a bottom foli...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Wood, Giltwood

Louis XIV Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Pair of Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Encinitas, CA
Louis XIV Baroque style giltwood 2-light sconce pair. Fine Italian reproduction, grande scale, these sconce pieces are hand carved and ornately detailed, circa 1930. Professionally ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Lighting

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Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sconces Style of Andre Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century silvered bronze wall appliques after the original Louis XIV period designs by Andre Charles Boulle.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

French Marble and Ormolu Table Lamp
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XVI style table lamp with marble urn-shaped body and ormolu mounts. Beautiful grey, mauve and burgundy veined marble. Ornate cast bronze mounts include scroll handles, a coll...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu, Brass

Pair of French 19th C. Hand Tooled Brass Candlesticks
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of French 19th C. hand-tooled brass candlesticks. Size: 12" H x 5" diameter. Nice very heavy handcrafted and hammered with some designs. Great brass decorative art objects.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Brass

17th Century Louis XIV Wall Lamp of 5 Lightning in Bronze and Oxidized Silver
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This model is composed of a light plate in the shape of a violin, decorated with geometric patterns and flowers in bas-relief. The bottom of the plate is decorated with rocaille vegetal motifs, while the upper part is surmounted by a flower from which rays emerge. Reference to the sun king, we find these rays crowning the chandelier of Graux-Marly of the chapel of the castle of Versailles. From the rocaille ornaments of the lower part emerge five arms of light finished by a flared cup and a chiseled bobèche. The ensemble offers a condensed version of the magnificence and opulence of the Louis XIV style. We have one wall lamp...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Silver, Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Crystal Candelabra Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
10 Light Vintage Candelabra Lamp Mid century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and crystal multi light table lamp embellished with gilt bronze fl...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Lighting

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Crystal

Gold-Plated Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold-plated candelabra, with marble,.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Marble, Gold Plate

Gold-Plated Candelabra
Gold-Plated Candelabra
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV carved wood chandelier is a wonderful example of the style, featuring a boldly carved central shaft in an urn form with multiple tiered pendant below mounted to a large circular acanthus rosette. Just above the rosette is the main body of the central shaft, alternating between 8 pinwheel style rosettes and 8 scrolled arms which project the chandelles out away from the center, and are themselves lavishly carved with foliate motifs. Professionally electrified to standard US wiring, nothing adds ambiance like antique...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Oak

Pair of French Candelabra Lamps Made from Hand Wrought Iron and Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Made from hand wrought iron and repurposed antique elements, this pair of French candelabra lamps has a total of six sockets and a total height ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Wrought Iron

French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern. Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Fine French 19th-20th Century Belle ÉPoque Lantern, Attributed to Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Belle Époque gilt bronze "Versailles" style four light hanging lantern attributed to Baccarat, Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height: 33 1/2 inches (8...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Lighting

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Bronze

Louis Xiv lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, crystal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, and Modenese Gastone. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,712 and tops out at $7,574 while the average work can sell for $6,757.

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