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
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
19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th Century, Louis XIV style walnut carved bench with velvet upholstery. The bench has a solid walnut carved frame.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Antique French Bergère Armchairs 1780
Located in Buxton, GB
Add an elegant touch to your living space with this beautiful pair of antique Bergere armchairs. Crafted by hand in France in 1780, these chairs boast a stunning gilded finish and wi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Walnut, Tapestry
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
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
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
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
Large Louis XIV, Regency, Style Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XIV, Regency, style armchair, 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
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
Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of neoclassical benches with caned seats, rolled arms and cushions for the seats. Black lacquer on the hardwood frames with Stenciled gilt floral work on the front and b...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer
French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and finely detailed French 17th century Louis XIV st. Walnut bench. This handsome Walnut bench is supported by five circular turned and mottled designed front legs and fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely a pew from a private chapel this bench features a shallow seat with tall back and side supports shaped and scrolled resting on bracket feet
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Pine
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood bench. The long bench is raised on six legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column, foliate deco...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Matched Pair French Louis XIV Period Walnut Hallway Armchairs, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
each chair having a solid walnut backrest with turned arms with turned arms, arm supports, legs, and h-form stretchers, with antique needlepoint cushions, the slightly smaller mate 3...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight french Upholstered Chairs in Golden Wood Louis XIV Style - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 8 Louis XIV style chairs with baluster base in gilded wood connected by a spacer. The set has been reupholstered in a very good quality beige fabric with rectangular...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XIV style High Back Throne Like Armchair Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of elegant and stately manor-like throne sitting chairs in the style of Louis XIV.
Chairs are strong and sturdy and the fabric is in very good condition with no rips or stains.
...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
French 1840s Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Accents and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut fauteuil from the mid-19th century, with delicately carved accents and newer upholstery, exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Created in France du...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench with floral Elements C1940
Measures - 19"H x 22"W x 16.75"D
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite set of eight French Louis XIV-style dining chairs brings timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship to any dining space. Crafted in solid oak, each chair features a h...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 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
Set of 9 French Louis XIV Rose Upholstery Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 French Louis XIV style (19th Century) gilt chairs with rose damask upholstery. 2 arm chairs: 24¬Ω"w 21"d 44¬Ω"h, 7 side chairs (PRICED AS SET).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Dining Chairs, Made in Italy Circa 1800's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 dining chairs designed and manufactured in Tuscany Italy in the early part of the 1800's.
The chairs are made out of solid beechwood, hand-carved and gilded.
The upholster...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Painted Bergere Boudoir Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A blue painted and parcel gilded French bergere boudoir chair with original deep pile chair pad, in very good overall condition.
28" high
25" wide
18" overall depth
14" seat height
...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
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
Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings & Turned Leg Stretchers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Drawing inspiration from the lavish interiors of the French monarchy, this Louis XIV-style armchair encapsulates the timeless appeal of aristocratic design. Its oversized frame and detailed carvings make it a visually striking addition to any setting, while its plush seat ensures lasting comfort. The meticulously sculpted arms, crown crest, and turned leg stretchers...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XIV Walnut Floral tapestry Upholstered Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XIV (17th Century) carved walnut armchair with intricately turned front legs and stretchers, a gently sloped high back and concave downturned scroll arms, upholstered in...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Brass
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
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
Cane, Wood
French Louis XIV Style Late 19th Century Beech Fauteuil with Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style beechwood fauteuil from the late 19th century, with leather upholstery, scrolling arms and X-form cross stretcher. Born in France during the last quarter of ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Exquisite Pair of Louis XIV-Style Armchairs - Late 19th Century
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exquisite Pair of Louis XIV-Style Armchairs - Late 19th Century, Walnut
This magnificent pair of Louis XIV-style armchairs from the late 19th century exemplifies the grandeur and cra...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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
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
Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style silver gilt bench. The bench has ultra-suede fabric with a solid wooden silver gilded frame. The chair also has a finished back.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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
19th Century Stool, Maison Jeanselme
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century stool, Maison Jeanselme, France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style walnut chair. This stunning antique French Louis XIV style armchair or side chair is both large and comfortable. We have newly upholstered this ch...
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1860s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
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 Mouton Oak Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Mouton Oak Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Lovely chair in the Louis XIV style. The cabriole legs have beautifully carved rosettes with compliments the floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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
Set of Six 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six 19th Century French Louis XIV style giltwood dining chairs with elaborate wavy X-frame stretchers.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Fine Louis XIV Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A finely carved Louis XIV style, water gilded armchair. Newly upholstered in a green/brown fabric.
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
Beech
Bergere in Giltwood Style Louis XIV Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremly rare bergere upholster with aubusson tapisterie louis XIV style in giltwood, very confortable, the carving of this bergere is whismical.,its very rare that the tapistery ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Seating
Materials
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
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
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
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.