Louis XIV Seating
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
Antique Louis XIV Style Beech Wood Armchair
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style beech wood armchair, early 19th century. With a cupids bow crest rail, serpentine shaped arms and arm supports os de mouton legs and double serpentine shaped ...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair Italian Louis XIV Period Carved & Turned Walnut Poltrone, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having serpentine shaped high backrests, boldly carved arms, and turned arm supports above fitted seats, raised on square rear legs with turned front legs and turned h-form stretcher...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
The Montague Armchair, eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
French Walnut Os de Mouton Chairs c1860 - PAIR
Located in Charlotte, NC
Newly recovered French Os de Mouton chairs c1860s. Sold as a pair. Walnut wood is beautiful. Designer upholstery in tiger print velvet. Add depth to a modern space or add playfulnes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen
Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage carved oak Louis XV style fauteuil with serpentine front, carved apron, beaded carvings and surmounted with carved shell motif. The chairs with manchettes, the uphols...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XIV Os de Mouton Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing near of pair of French Os de Mouton hall chairs or side chairs crafted by Dennis and Leen Hollywood, CA. Known as Louis XIV chairs they feature a whimsical walnut...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
French Pair of Armchairs Louis XIV style - 1800 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of Louis 14 style armchairs dating from the 19th century.
Very beautiful pair of Louis XIII style armchairs, with high backs.
Each armchair rests on four legs connected tog...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and style. This chair is not just a piece of furniture; it's a work of art that will el...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XIV style giltwood stool
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XIV Style giltwood Stool with foliage baluster feet joined by stretchers with Acanthus leaves
Upholstered with a white Coton.
Can be recovered with customer own fabric on request
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2010s English Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four French Louis XIV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four bespoke dining chairs crafted from walnut in the grand French Louis XIV baroque taste. The handsome walnut frames have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Louis XIV Style, Os de Mouton, Walnut Wingback Fauteuils
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Striking pair of antique French Louis XIV style, walnut wingback fauteuils with carved armrests, standing on 'os de mouton' legs joined by H-shaped stretcher base, upholstered with a...
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1980s English Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Caned Dining Chairs or Side Chairs Louis XVI Style French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of three French dining chairs late 19th century
The chairs are caned and in exotic wood.
If you wish, we have a third chair which can be sold with the pair.
The "cannage" is in p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Set of Eight Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Modern Redux
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of eight French dining chairs featuring a modern redux upholstery with a whimsical abstract expressionist figural artwork design. The chairs ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XIV Style Giltwood folding stool made by La Maison London
By Francois I Foliot
Located in London, Park Royal
Giltwood Folding stool (Ployant) in the manner of Foliot .
the original is a model found in Versailles .
We have pairs available if needed.
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2010s English Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in its original verdure tapestry of the period. This is ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
18th Century Vintage Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Leather & Toile
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 6 Louis XIV style dining chairs with square seat backs upholstered in Scalamandre toile and seats upholstered in weathered leather,...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of painted Louis XVI style armchairs with generous proportions with caned backs and upholstered seats. These stylish chairs most often referred to as "fauteuil Marie Antoinette" feature "chapeau de gendarme", fluted legs. Comfortable, elegant and practical frames. Chairs are appropriate for Swedish Gustavian style, classical or modern decor. Great as head dining chairs...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XIV walnut chair.
Handsome 18th century northern Italian Louis XIV walnut chair. Our beautiful antique Italian walnut armchair was taken down to the frame...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Child's Chair in Crewelwork Upholstery
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous early 19th century child's chair upholstered in civil war era crewelwork linen.
In original -as found- condition. Small tear on top edge and right corner in front. Structura...
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Early 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Italy in Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant early 20th century pair of Chiavari high back chairs, " Chiavarine" , by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi , Italy, mahogany ebonized. Restored and re-upholstered
Measure i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regence Walnut and Caned Fauteuil/ Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Arched back carved with central shell, beautifully carved overall with cabriole legs and shaped X-form stretcher.
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1730s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Other
Fine Set of 12 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs in Fortuny Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A superb set of 12 Louis XVI style dining chairs with high shaped backs having a carved and ebonized frames and legs. Fluted ta...
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20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage 20th Century Salon Chair in Antique French Taste, Giltwood, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 20th century salon chair in the antique French taste, giltwood dating to circa 1970.
Attractive and comfortable salon c...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Large Louis XIV, Regency, Style Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIV, Regency, style armchair, 19th century.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV Style Child's Armchair
Located in Pembroke, MA
A high-quality, French child's armchair or fauteuil, in the Louis XIV style (Circa 1900), with Scottish tweed fabric upholstery (more recent), brass nai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XIV Carved and Gilded Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved and gilded armchairs.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
French Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XIV style French dining chair with a square padded and upholstered backrest and seat, with carved scrolling arms, on turned legs with an X...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Louis XIV Style Os De Mouton Stool
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XIV style walnut "os de mouton" stool with recently upholstered seat on serpentine apron over carved legs joined by conforming stretcher.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Pair of 19th Century Armchairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This pair of armchairs are made of blond walnut with a beige velvet fabric.
Nicely carved on the arms, they can be placed anywhere.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
END OF THE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in solid walnut, characterized by a smooth top and turned legs, typical of the Tuscan style of the late 17th century, which give them a touch of refinement. Or...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Pair of Oversized French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Gentlemen’s Armchairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Pair of Oversized French Louis XIV Foliate Carved Walnut Gentlemen’s Armchairs, U...
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20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Louis xiv sheep bone chairs original tapestry dating from the century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent set of 6 Louis XIV sheep bone chairs from the 19th century original tapestry oak woodwork
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
The Montague Armchair, eight-way hand tied and upholstered in Leopard Velvet
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful early 18th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Wavy armrests and arc...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Giltwood Salon Chair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French gilt wood salon chair. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the frame has crisp and in...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Stool with Silk Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in southern France circa 1870 and almost square in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on turned ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
10 Minton Spidell of Los Angeles French Louis XlV Style Custom Dining Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of 10 Minton Minton Spidell of Los Angeles French Louis XIV Dining Chairs, Two Arm & Eight Side....Brass Nail Heads Trim Hand-Crafted, Carved Walnut with Custom Upholstery…Each C...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved French walnut Louis XIV style armchair features hand carved armrests with scrolling acanthus leaves. The seat rests on spooled legs joined by...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Stools natural and carved wood.
The 4 sheaths feet carved and linked by a stretcher.
Louis XIV Style
Napoléon III Period
Circa 1880
Used Petit Point Tapestry Upholstery
If the stool played a great role at the court of Louis XIV, it was also the pretext of a war... that of the stools precisely, recounted by Saint-Simon. The Duchesses fought and the Duchesse became a seat with very curious forms.
There were benches and chairs, then armchairs, not to mention stools. A seat dear to the duchesses. Some fought for one, to sit in the presence of the queen. Standing, while others, sometimes cousins, were seated, was intolerable. The Duke of Saint-Simon was pleased to recount the «war of stools». This one was provoked by Mme de Chevreuse who sat, without any way, before Queen Anne of Austria...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
END OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT ENTRANCE BENCH
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid entrance bench in solid walnut, characterized by a carved backrest with linear decorations on three parts. The shoulder rest was also made from a single piece of fine walnut...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to me [I do recommend reupholstery on all of my Vintage/ Antique Seating. Frames are s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Located in Sheridan, CO
French upholstered armchair and ottoman, 19th c. Baroque style armchair, back and seat in flame stitch style upholstery. The armchair features detailed carved lion's head handholds, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Liège bench carved 18th century Louis XIV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very beautiful little Liège Louis XIV bench dating from the 18th century with patina very beautiful work of cabinetmaking beautiful sculpture beautiful patina
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak, Paint
Liège armchair dating from the 19th century, pretty sculpture
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Liège armchair dating from the 19th century
Magnificent rock sculpture and acanthus leaf
Oak armchair
Perfect state of conservation
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XIV Style French Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XIV style French fauteuils, or arm chairs, with solid walnut frames. Boldly carved armrests with large ball finials and turned wood spindle legs and stretcher. Nice p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond f...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
Pair of Louis XIV Style High Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut armchairs, circa 1900. With upholstered rectangular shaped backs, acanthus carved serpentine shaped arms and arm supports, serpentine shaped leg...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of giltwood stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of regency style stools ,gilded wood, one of the most beautiful models of the regency
elegant and refined ,cushions on the top decorated with pom-poms
the quality and the workma...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Louis Xiv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Jean-Charles Moreux, La Maison London, Fratelli Boffi, 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $396 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $3,850.
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