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
Pair of French Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French provincial, Louis XIV-style fauteuils à la reine in walnut with carved acanthus scrolled arms, "S" scrolled arm supports and serpentine "H" stretcher. Seat & tall sq...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Os de Mouton Armchair with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Os de Mouton armchair with Tapestry is a classic design rendered from solid oak and upholstered in beautiful, earth-toned long-weari...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut Louis XIV style armchair from the 19th century with rectangular slanted back, large scrolling arms, carved acanthus leaves motifs, scrolling legs and carved cross str...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
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
Louis XIV Style Beechwood Bench, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-carved Louis XIV-style French bench with pickled grey painted accents. The bench has stunning intricate carving and details. This bench would look great in any antique ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVth-Style Fruitwood Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century French Louis XVth-Style benches having hand carved Fruitwood cabriolet legs and frame. Fruitwood has a medium walnut finish. As is printed cotton fabric uphols...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa the rectangular upholstered back, arms and serpentine feet with scroll and foliate carved details raised on six scroll carved cabriole supports...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs were meticulously handcrafted by the master artisans of the storied region around Liege. Utilizing dense, old-growth indigenous oak,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a carved French side chair that was upholstered in a 1970s Brunschwig & Fils leopard chinoiserie. It is in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Oval Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat in oval form with floral carved frame having cabriole legs, c1900
Measures-...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Walnut Armchairs from the Lot Region of France, circa 1830
Located in Dallas, TX
hand carved in walnut, circa 1830, this pair of antique armchairs were produced in the department of Lot, in southwestern France. Sinuous arms extend from the front of the large, sli...
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1830s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Large Antique circa 1930s French Louis XIV Style Carved Throne Armchairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. Walnut bench. The bench is raised by four block feet below the legs have an elegant turned and mottled design. The four legs are joined...
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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
Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Late 19th century Louis XIV Style Fauteil Armchairs by the legendary Maison Jansen. Maison Jansen was an interior decoration house located in Paris and is considered the firs...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
Italian Gold-Leaf Carved Giltwood & Linen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious and early 20th century Italian carved giltwood sofa in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved sofa has been newly upholstered in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Textile, Sycamore
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIV giltwood armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add timeless grace and elegance to your room worthy of the kings of France! Each frame is meticulously sculpted with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Based on a LXV model at Versailles, these versatile folding stools have been crafted with attention to detail. The hand carved stools have been finished with a hand applied leaf that...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
French Louis XIV Style 1790s Carved Walnut Fauteuil with Scrolling Arms and Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style carved walnut fauteuil from the late 18th century with large scrolling open arms, Flemish scroll legs, curving X-form stretcher and old upholstery. Created i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen Style, a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ebonized mahogany frame with gold details;
upholstered in sculpted or woven chenille checked pattern
unmarked / in the manner of Maison Jansen or Baker
Curbside to NYC/Philly avai...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Rococo Style Fauteuil, c. 1920-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Painted beechwood fauteuil in the Louis XIV style with an Italian oil tanned leather seat & arm caps and trimmed with brass tacking. The chair frame has been re-glued, stabilized, an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Stool with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruitwood stool was crafted in Southern France, circa 1870. Square in shape, the stool stands on heavily turned legs decorated with hand carved diamond shape med...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak Stool or Tabouret
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak stool or Tabouret
Square and upholstered seat resting on a shaped apron with c-scrolls, leafs and central shell motifs. The four legs are carved as square balusters decorated with flower garland carving and joined by a x-shaped stretcher with curvy braces and a central square with a paterae motif. Carved oak. Upholstered with modern gobelin fabric...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
8 Set Armchairs Chairs Upholstered Fruitwood 19 Century Louis XIV Style Stripe
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A fine set of eight fruitwood chairs, late 19th century, in the Louis XIV style.
Lovely set with striking form and turnings
Very unusual to have four armchairs in a set
Also unu...
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1860s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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 French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of sculpture that also happens to be a comfortable chair! Hand-carved from select French blonde...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
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
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries! Using dense, old-gr...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XIV hand-carved armchairs recall the glory years of the Sun King, and feature timeless styling inspired by classicism with Baroque flair. Each chair has bee...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Sycamore
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 Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2 Piece Set
This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Carved French Country Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Carved French country armchair in linen-blend upholstery.
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1980s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Walnut Os De Mouton Bench Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Early 20th Century Limed Walnut Os De Mouton Sofa or Bench. Great size and proportion. Upholstery stable but shows wear
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country furniture design and a very rare find. The chair's metal m...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Louis XVI Style French Gilt Wood Salon Suite, 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare and impressive late 19th Century French carved giltwood Salon suite, comprising of a Sofa, fire screen, window seat and six arm chairs.
The show wood having wonderful scrolli...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs combine timeless styling with expert craftsmanship and surprising comfort, all in one! The ergonomically shaped seat backs were mad...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Pair Louis XIV Style Turquoise Painted Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV style turquoise painted armchairs. The chairs have thick lacquer over walnut frames, velvet upholstery with Cabriole legs.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XIV Antique Style Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.
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1940s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair of 19th Century Antique French Walnut and Reupholstered Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A superb pair of 19th century Antique French walnut reupholstered armchairs, Louis XIV Style, reupholstered in quality orange colour fabric. Shaped arms and supported on elegant shap...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious, pair of early 20th century Italian carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved chairs have been newly upholstered in a linen fabric which is soft to the touch and rich in texture. Antiqued brass nailhead trim...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
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 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Liegoise Louis XIV solid oak armchairs are perfect for creating a stately presence in any seating group! Hand-crafted from quarter-sawn oak, each features an arched seatback crown with foliate embellishment appearing over the finely crafted and carved seatback that utilizes raised panels, gracious contours and intriguing form for timeless visual appeal. Molded uprights, contoured armrests, and turned supports and legs complete the look, with an apron below embellished with the same style motif as the seatback crown. Solid plank seats...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak
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 embellishment made popular during t...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
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
Pair 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XIV armchairs ~ Fauteuils with Mohair represent the essence of the form, with gracefully scrolled armrests, legs and stretchers providing stylish suppo...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Oak
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.
Category
2010s English Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
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
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
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 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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