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.
Style: Louis XIV
Color: Brown
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 Seating
Materials
Silk, Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Hand Carved Louis XIV Needlepoint Tapestry Highback Armchair, circa 1850
Located in Lucenec, SK
A very good large fruitwood Louis XIV armchair with slightly slanted rectangular high backrest and padded seat. With floral carved scrolled arms. On carved legs linked by a 'H' shape...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Angel's chair in Solid Wood Gold Leaf Finish and Padded Seat
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Angel's Chair—an embodiment of elegance and divine design. This exquisite piece boasts a gracefully curved back and legs, adding a touch of celestial charm to any space. Adorned in luxurious red flannel, it invites you to sink into a throne of comfort and sophistication.
But the allure doesn't stop there—every inch of the Angel's Chair is meticulously finished in opulent gold leaf, elevating it to a level of unparalleled glamour. This divine combination of rich red and shimmering gold creates a statement piece that transcends mere furniture, becoming a symbol of refined taste and celestial aesthetics.
Bring a touch of celestial opulence into your home with the Angel's Chair. Whether gracing your living room or adding regal flair to a cozy corner, this chair is more than furniture; it's a testament to the art of living...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Cream Upholstered Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Chic and functional mid-century reproduction Louis XVI settee. Comfortable and solid, upholstered in a cream fabric. Has a loose seat cushion and a tight back and sides.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Pair of Louis XIV Style "Fauteuil A La Reine" Chairs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant pair of Louis XIV style "fauteuil a la reine" chairs. Late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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 High Back Upholstered Armchair with Carved Giltwood Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This regal, throne-like high back 19th century Louis XIV style armchair reminds us of to a time when the size of a person's chair reflected their social status - the bigger and more ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV side chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined! High, S-curved sea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by handsome square tapered legs with fine reeded block feet and rich foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut
Set of Six Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and complete set of six Italian 18th century Louis XIV period walnut dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant ball feet below block reserves and lovely turned legs e...
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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 Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Stool features tailored architecture and masculine adornment, plus an original painted finish that makes it more compatible with today's casual ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Pair of antique Louis Quinze XIV Armchairs Paris beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood poliment gold-plated. Passive, straight profile frame with carving on curved legs below with cross bracing.Historical condition with a wonderfully warm patina that has gro...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Style giltwood bench.
Stunning and unusual 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench. This gorgeous comfortable antique French bench has excel...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Louis XIV Antique Style Oversized Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV antique style oversized chairs. The chairs have the original floral fabric with down seats with carved hardwood frames.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XIV armchairs ~ Fauteuils will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and po...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs or Fauteuils will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style ottoman. The ottoman has original fuchsia velvet upholstery with a painted wood frame.
Category
1970s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood, Velvet
4 Large Old Louis XIV Chairs in Walnut, 19th Century, from a Castle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large old Louis XIV chairs in walnut, 19th century, from the Loire Valley castle.
Original tapestry, worn, but with a beautiful patina.
The chairs have been recently refurbished, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Fully Restored Hand Carved French Louis XIV Walnut Wingback Armchair, 1800s
Located in Lucenec, SK
French Louis XIV walnut wingback armchair is a study in stately elegance, with extraordinary comfort. Gracefully contoured wingbacks with double-scrolled frameworks cradle one in lux...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Louis XIV Style Armchair with High Back Covered with Tapestry, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIV style armchair with high back covered with tapestry, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV Style Painted and Partial Gilt Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style painted and partial gilt (gold leaf) bench with floral tapestry style upholstered seat, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Birmingham, AL
Beautifully carved pair of French Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils handcrafted in Lyon, circa 1820s, each having a high rectangle back and square section seat. Down-swept scrolling a...
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1820s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Luxurious Chaise Longue, circa Mid-18th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Virum, DK
This French Louis XVI Recamier stretches nearly seven feet to woo the owner to relaxation. Heavily detailed carvings accentuated by giltwood which t...
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Early 19th Century 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
Louis XIV Style Walnut Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful French carved frame, tufted loveseat / sofa. Has a goose-down loose cushioned seat.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Oversized Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Louis XIV style ottoman with brass casters and upholstered in leather.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 brush fringe trim, circa 1890s. This han...
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1890s Spanish Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Trimming
Stunning Early French Louis XIV Armchair Beautifully Carved
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sophisticated French Louis XIV antique armchair having beautiful hand carved arm rests of scrolling acanthus leaves. New crisp linen upholstery and original casters on feet. Pillow...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Dining Chairs, Set of Six in the Style of Os De Mouton
Located in Chicago, IL
Os de mouton French dining chairs. The term “os de mouton” (French for sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the dini...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood.
It has the original upholstery. The armrests have acanthus leave ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Louis XIV Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XIV style armchairs. The chairs have a painted wood, carved frame with an off-white upholstered fabric.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood and heavily carved, the set consist of 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The pieces were...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Honey Color Beechwood Throne Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the original upholstery that has some wear on the seating s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
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
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.
Category
1730s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Other
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, trimmed with nail heads to accentuate their...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Pair of Italian 19th Century Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant Italian 19th century walnut finely carved armchairs with a white striped upholstery.
Measures: 130 x 60 x 50.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Painted Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of Italian 18th century parcel-gilt and pale green painted armchairs with a shaped back, scrolling armrests on a baluster legs.
Covered with white silk upholstery.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style giltwood bench with deer hide.
Stunning 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench, stool or ottoman. This ant...
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Reclining Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style walnut reclining armchair from the 19th century, with large scrolling arms and turned base. Created in France during the 19th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Armchairs, by Mellier & Co
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century carved giltwood arm chairs, stamped Mellier & Co. Each with scrolling foliate decoration to the show-wood, upholstered back, seat and arm rests....
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Early 20th Century English Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style giltwood bench. Upholstered in vintage gold silk fabric.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of French 17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Of generous proportions, beautiful turned front legs and stretchers, scrolling arms, Antique faded and worn Needlepoint, not of the period, the legs have additions of 2" at the botto...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
European Velvet Side Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
European side chair upholstered in green velvet with carved back, curved legs and stretchers in Louis XIV style.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant Italian 19th century walnut finely carved armchairs with a white striped upholstery.
Measures: 130 x 60 x 50.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs Carved Walnut Wood Armchairs France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XIV Bergere Armchairs in Hand-carved Walnut Wood, late 19th century, French, 3 acanthus leaves on each scrolled arm and legs, very elegant cross stretcher.
In original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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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