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
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 Carved Bleached Oak Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French bench, crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XIV style, brings refined craftsmanship and rich texture to any interior. The solid oak frame has been bleache...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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
$4,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Original French Louis XIV walnut throne wing armchair, 18th century
Located in London, GB
Rich patina and warm walnut tones, with wingback headrest and beautifully scrolled arms, the lower frame comprises an H-form cross stretcher with intricate turned legs. Newly upholst...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Pair of Louis XIV Carved and Gilded Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved and gilded armchairs.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
$11,500 / set
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
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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Regency Period Armchair In Walnut - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century walnut regency period armchair
Very beautiful model with its slightly inclined backrest which makes it very comfortable
curved armrests with acanthus leaves
The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
$2,750 Sale Price
50% Off
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
$1,800 / set
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, arched tight back and seat. The chairs upholstered in an embroidered fabric with purple stylized flowers and floral abstra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Louis XIV Armchairs in Tooled Leather and Gilt Wood, Late 18th C.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian tooled leather and gilt armchairs in the Baroque / Louis XIV style. mid to late 18th Century.
This particular armchair design, called "fauteuil à la reine", or qu...
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
newly reupholstered shabby chic tropical island...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless! Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, 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
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 Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, with riveted black leather upholstery on four carved wood legs conjoined by H-form stretcher. 44" H x 24" W x 25" D; seat: 18.25" H. Provenan...
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20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Metal
$850 / set
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
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Louis XIV French Armchair Hand Carved
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code.
Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Antique Louis XIV style French armchair hand carved
Coloration: Cotton fabric is a light gray with blue diamonds and gold dot accents, best shown in photo 12.
Approximate measurements in inches
46" high at back
27" wide
33" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
22" deep x 22" wide inside seat
28.5" high at arms
Condition Report
Chair is in good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with no notable damage to the wood frame. The fabric has no stains or smells but has some light soiling on the back top as shown and which we have not tried to clean. We photograph our pieces in photography lights...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Cotton
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs. Made of Richly Patinated Circassian Walnut with a deep lustrous color. Arched Backs over elegant carved swe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Large Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Rectangular Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Large Pair of French 19th century Louis XIV Style rectangular stools
Four baluster feet very finely carved with acanthus leaves, arabesques, and gadroons joined by a strecher
Circa...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
$3,877 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Pair of Louis XIV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With flame stitch upholstery with wear. The arched backs and scrolled carved arms, square seat raised on os de mouton legs and conforming stretchers. Seats rerailed.
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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$4,850 / set
French Gilt Window Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Good quality X framed gilt window or duet seat, covered in gold damask, in overall great condition.
You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Gesso
$1,329
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
$5,640 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
FOUR ANTIQUE 1640 CAQUETOIRE CARVED WALNUT POLYCHROME PAINTED ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare suite of four totally original 17th century circa 1640-1680 French Caquetoire armchairs with...
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1640s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$20,258 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bleached Walnut and Floral Armchairs, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
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A beautiful pair of French armchairs, hand-carved in the style of Louis XIV. The walnut frames have been bleached, allowing the details of the amazing...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Stool with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in Versailles France circa 1870 and rectangular in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on tapered...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
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
$14,000 / set
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 XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique, French-Provincial, Louis XV Rococo, fauteuil armchair unupholstered in a couture Leopard velvet– carved with floral garden motifs inspired by the French countryside. Its war...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$1,895 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
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
Upholstery, Hardwood
$9,300 / set
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
Velvet, Wood
$3,100
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
Fabric, Giltwood, Silk
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you this majestic antique armchair dating back to the first decades of the 18th century during the Louis XIV period.
The armchair is characterized by a throne line with a s...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Os Du Mouton Walnut Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 18th century French walnut armchairs with chapeau de gendarme form backs, H-shaped os du mouton carved stretchers, and recent tan leather u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Italian Folding Stool
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Beautiful folding stool in carved and gilded wood with rosettes and acanthus leaves.
Late 17th century
Italy
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$20,565
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, Linen
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved gilt wood armchair, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.
This is of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. It sits on turned and ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
French Louis XIV late 17th Century Beechwood Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
French Louis XIV late 17th century Beechwood Armchair of very comfortable Size and proportions, excellent color and solid pegged construction. The wavy arms supported by beautifully ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of French late 19th century carved giltwood salon arm chairs. Each with wonderful scrolling, foliate decoration to the show wood frame, upholstered seat, bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs in carved walnut, with scrolled arms and nail head finished velvet upholstery.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$9,945 / set
Pair 19th Century French Giltwood Salon Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century carved gild wood Salon arm chairs in the Louis XVI style, having classical shell and scrolling decoration, raised on elegant cabriole legs, u...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set Of 12 Louis XIV Style Oak Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large set of 12 Louis XIV style chairs from the beginning of the 20th century
Very beautiful important rare set with a seat in tapestry handmade in half-point which has retai...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
$6,463 / set
19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa.
With elegant sweeping armrests terminating in scroll front supports.
Upholstered in hessian.
Please note this piece features wear c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
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.