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Louis XIV Benches

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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XIV
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench. Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has beautifully carved legs connected by a lovely st...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Louis XIV Style Os de Mouton Bench Ottoman Stool with French Vintage Linen Upholstery A large backless Louis XIV style bench or stool ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery
Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery

Antique English Brass and Leather Bench
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Houston, TX
Antique English Brass and Leather Bench. Offered is a handsome antique English brass and tufted leather bench. Beautifully distressed tan leather upholstery and time aged patina to t...
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1920s English Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Brass

Antique English Brass and Leather Bench
Antique English Brass and Leather Bench

Antique English Brass and Leather Bench

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or hallway with this elegant pair of antique benches. Crafted in France circa 1960 and rectangular in shape, each elegant seat stands on six ornately carv...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood, Leather

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats
Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats

Antique French 19th Century Bench Long Ottoman Stool C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique French 19th Century bench /Long Ottoman C.1820 Constructed in the Louis XIV style, from walnut with an upholstered seat. Standing ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French 19th Century Bench Long Ottoman Stool C.1820
Antique French 19th Century Bench Long Ottoman Stool C.1820

Antique French 19th Century Bench Long Ottoman Stool C.1820

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Os de Mouton Oak Stools, Pair Os de Mouton Louis XIV Pair of Oak Stools / Benches with French Linen Upholstery Pair of Louis XIV style Os de Mouton legs stools in french vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s An early 20th century backless Louis XIV style benches or stools raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved oak wood legs with stretcher. These stylish banquettes have scrolled accents on the legs. These benches are in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Linen, Fabric, Walnut, Wood

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Louis XIV style Ottoman, Beautiful Louis XIV style bench or stool raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved walnut legs with stretcher, Spain, 1930s. This stylish banquette ha...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench

LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of benches of small dimensions, made of solid carved walnut. The backrest, sides and legs feature a refined carving with molded scrolls, which gives a touch of class. Bo...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES
LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES

LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style giltwood bench. Upholstered in vintage gold silk fabric.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Pair Of Chinoiserie Upholstered Louis XIV Walnut Benches
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and colorful pair of Louis XIV-style seats, crafted in rich walnut and impeccably upholstered in crisp floral fabric having three Asian figures. The classic design featur...
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20th Century Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Of Chinoiserie Upholstered Louis XIV Walnut Benches
Pair Of Chinoiserie Upholstered Louis XIV Walnut Benches

Pair Of Chinoiserie Upholstered Louis XIV Walnut Benches

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren, Karges Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant French 20th Century Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. The decorative bench is raised on four legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column. Above is the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery

Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style curved bench. Bench has the original cane seat, has three painted green urns with Greek key pattern to the top frame.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Cane, Wood

Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
Louis XIV Style Curved Bench

Louis XIV Style Curved Bench

19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry is a special find, indeed! Sculpted in the bold scrollwork and prominent carved ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Tapestry, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry

19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry

19th century Louis XIV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XVI style bench completely upholstered by us (we are upholsterers) with a superb royal blue and gold fabric from the famous F...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Wood

19th century Louis XIV Style Upholstered Bench
19th century Louis XIV Style Upholstered Bench

19th century Louis XIV Style Upholstered Bench

19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
A 19th century Louis XIV style hand carved Spanish bench or banquette having original deep red velvet upholstery with metallic gold trim tape, bru...
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1890s Spanish Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench
19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench

19th Century Upholstered Spanish Catalan Bench

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XIV style giltwood bench. The bench has really nice decorative fabric with a solid carved wood frame.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent regence style giltwood, exeptional carved wood the fabric is silk and coming from the famous silkerie in LYON france who specialise in silk fabric since the 18th century....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood, Silk

Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style
Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style

Execptional bench giltwood louis XIV style

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th Century, Louis XIV style walnut carved bench with velvet upholstery. The bench has a solid walnut carved frame.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench
19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench

19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench

Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of neoclassical benches with caned seats, rolled arms and cushions for the seats. Black lacquer on the hardwood frames with Stenciled gilt floral work on the front and b...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Cane, Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer

Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms
Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms

Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms

French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and finely detailed French 17th century Louis XIV st. Walnut bench. This handsome Walnut bench is supported by five circular turned and mottled designed front legs and fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench
French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench

French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench

Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely a pew from a private chapel this bench features a shallow seat with tall back and side supports shaped and scrolled resting on bracket feet
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Pine

Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700

Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood bench. The long bench is raised on six legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column, foliate deco...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench with floral Elements C1940 Measures - 19"H x 22"W x 16.75"D
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20th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940

Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
having rectangular seats newly upholstered in white linen atop frames of turned walnut with ebonized moldings, the legs joined by elaborately shaped x-form stretchers with three turn...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches
Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches

Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style giltwood bench with distressed deer hide. Stunning 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench, stool or ottoma...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. Stunning and unusual mid 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench. This gorgeous comfortable antique French bench has excellent carving and a beautiful stretcher. Our French giltwood bench...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a newly reupholstered shabby chic tropical island solid wood linen bench w...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench

Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique style kidney shaped walnut bench. The bench has solid, carved walnut legs with striped fabric.
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1940s Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench
Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench

Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench

Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small French Provincial Circassian walnut footstool with modern upholstery Rest your wary feet like royalty with this rare Louis XIV period small Fr...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery
Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery

Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery

19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century Spanish Louis XIV style bench or stool having original leather and red velvet upholstery with metallic trim tape and tri-colored bru...
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1890s Spanish Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Leather, Velvet, Trimming

19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench
19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench

19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench

Long Upholstered Os de Mouton Bench, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cushioned bench from the late 18th century is crafted in the Louis XIV style with an upholstered top and beautifully carved legs and stre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Wool, Walnut

Long Upholstered Os de Mouton Bench, c. 1800
Long Upholstered Os de Mouton Bench, c. 1800

Long Upholstered Os de Mouton Bench, c. 1800

20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIV style bench in very good condition dating from the 80s. In patinated resin and cushion purple velvet with wave pattern and gold braid finish. The cushion is ...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Velvet, Resin

20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s
20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s

20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s

Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of French Louis XIV style (19th Cent) carved gilt wood benches with 6 legs and red velvet upholstered seat. Antique condition. One of the bench has stains in the center."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches
Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches

Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches

Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style silver gilt bench. The bench has ultra-suede fabric with a solid wooden silver gilded frame. The chair also has a finished back.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Ultrasuede, Wood

Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench

Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench

John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Louis XIV Benches. Measure: 3ft. Features cabriole legs with stretchers, painted in a satin white finish. Original manufactu...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XIV Benches

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Wood

John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches

John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV armbench is the perfect choice for the vanity, but also works well in a number of other uses throughout the home. Gracefully scrolled framework i...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench

Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian turn-of-the-century Louis XIV st. mecca benches. Each bench is raised by fine reeded gadroon feet below block reserves each connecte...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Benches

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Wood

Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches
Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches

Pair of Italian Turn-of-the-century Louis XIV St. Mecca Benches

Louis Xiv benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include and John Widdicomb. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $37,500 while the average work can sell for $4,300.

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