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Louis XIV Bookcases

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.

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Style: Louis XIV
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bookcase was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The traditional display cabinet built of two separate parts, rests on a straight bottom plinth base. The top ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

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Oak, Paint

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors

$11,500
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century country French Louis XIV white washed bookcase is the perfect choice for storage, display and adding a timeless panache to your deco...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Cut Steel

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Whitewashed Bookcase

$3,980
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make a great addition to your decor, providing just enough style flair to impress, while performing yeoman's duties...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

$3,980
18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a stunning example of the rural artisans mastery of cabinetmaking! Crafted from dense, old-growth o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

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Oak

18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

18th Century French Country Louis XIV Open Whitewashed Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque

$8,900
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine furniture craftsmanship melded with timeless style! Utilizing hand-select quarter-s...
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1880s Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet

$4,980
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas relief across its entire facade! This superlative instant family heirloom is sized to sufficiently display almost any prized heirlooms, collection, or library! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it boasts a reverse contoured crown with four distinctive tiers. The top tier was carved in French egg...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

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Glass, Oak

18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine

18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine

$9,450
18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter
By Conrad Mauter
Located in IT
18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood sideboard by Conrad Mauter Measurements: H cm 134 x W 90 x D 38; marble top cm W 94.5, x D 42 x thickness cm 2.5 ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

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Wood, Rosewood

18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter
18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter

18th Century, French Louis XVI Wood Sideboard by Conrad Mauter

$11,368
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotheque in Louis 14th style Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly right angled body flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase

$30,934
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV secretary or bookcase with embossed brass combines the talents of a master furniture crafter with the artistry of a metal sculptor! Fashioned with a cl...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass

19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass

$3,790
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French bibliotheque library bookcase in Louis XIV style Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly rectangular corpus flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on sweeping ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases

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Wood, Beech

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase

$18,153
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotech Library bookcase in the style of Louis XIV. Royal tulip wood on pinewood. Highly right angled body flanked by figures in t...
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20th Century Louis XIV Bookcases

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Brass

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase

20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase

$11,919 Sale Price
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18th Century French Bookcase made of Oak

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Louis Xiv bookcases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV bookcases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bookcases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV bookcases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bookcases, popular names associated with this style include Conrad Mauter, and François-Claude Menant. 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 bookcases differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,032 and tops out at $29,383 while the average work can sell for $10,390.

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