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Louis XIV Cupboards

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
Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace
Located in Dallas, TX
Colmar, where this handsome buffet deux corps was crafted, is an affluent commune in the Alsace region of France, a mere 15 miles from the German border. Because of this proximity, the hand-carved oak cabinet features some elements that were inspired by German woodworkers of the early 1700’s. A robust lower body, with a thick molding along the apron, is supported by four onion feet, often found on large German case pieces...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Iron

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace
Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace

$9,600
Rare 17th Century Oak and Brass 4-Door Buffet from Saint-Malo, France, C. 1690
Located in Dallas, TX
This grand and distinctive piece of furniture from Northern Brittany is known as a “buffet malouin” and was created in the late 17th century. These types of cabinets were created for important homes in the historic port city of Saint-Malo. The design, with large octagonal molded panels, double colonettes, and finely cut brass fittings, is unique to other French furniture of the period. The design was directly influenced by the Dutch mariner carpenters living in Saint-Malo at the time (the Dutch beeldenkast cabinet shows similarities) The large four-door cabinet was carved in oak, as was most of the other “malouin” furniture pieces. It is an imposing and impressive piece, standing over 7 feet tall and nearly 7 feet wide. The front of the piece has twisted, double colonettes, multi-profiled cushion-shaped octagonal panels, and finely cut brass key hole escutcheons, drawer pulls, and lozenge plates. There are 3 drawers, 2 of which are full sized, with a smaller drawer in the center. 3 large bun feet along the front hold up the entire piece, while 2 block feet support the rear. Each door has its own functioning key and lock, with a yet another key for the center drawer. Door and drawer panels are solid and impressive old pieces of oak, which still open and close with ease, indicating the quality of construction and great care that this piece has received over the centuries. The “meuble malouin” in the form of a large 4 door buffet is not often easily found. Research shows photos of several models in various states that have come to surface, but they were not nearly pervasive as French case...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Brass

Rare 17th Century Oak and Brass 4-Door Buffet from Saint-Malo, France, C. 1690
Rare 17th Century Oak and Brass 4-Door Buffet from Saint-Malo, France, C. 1690

Rare 17th Century Oak and Brass 4-Door Buffet from Saint-Malo, France, C. 1690

$12,500
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe or cupboardof of the 17th century in oak and turning in boxwood other times alcove bed transformed into a wardrobe or cupboard probably in the 19th century The int...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Oak

17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood

17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood

$6,738
A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual and rare pair of consoles or bedside cupboards of semi polygonal form with concave facades strikingly inlaid all over with walnut, olive and yew wood - one converted...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Olive, Walnut, Pine, Yew

A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards
A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards

A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards

$10,770
19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful 19th century Louis XIV style breakfront vitrine, decorated with a variety of geometric veneer patterns of contrasting shades and grains,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Ormolu

19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay
19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay

19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay

$7,684
6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 6-door walnut cabinet from the 17th century in Louis XIV style, probably Switzerland. Very beautiful unique piece of furniture with a fountain which stands out from the usual sideboards. The first we have seen in 50 years Superb walnut marquetry work on the 6 doors, drawers and the bottom with a medallions shape typical of Louis XIV period furniture...
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17th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Walnut

6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain
6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain

6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain

$13,949
17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
This is an example of a 17th century French Louis XIV Baroque flame walnut two part cupboard. Restoration for later conversion to an entertainment center.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Cupboards

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Walnut

17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard
17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard

17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard

$8,500
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French 1750s Louis XV Walnut Floral Buffet à Deux-Corps from the Loire Valley

$11,950
H 99.5 in W 58.75 in D 22.25 in
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Located in Nijmegen, NL
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French Pine Buffet a Deux Corps, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Small Cupboard
Located in Brecht, BE
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Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish cupboard

$4,571
H 77 in W 55 in D 19.5 in
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
Located in Casteren, NL
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Steel

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17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660

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H 86.42 in W 68.71 in D 29.93 in
Rustic Alpine Cupboard, France, Early 19th Century
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A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards
A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards

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H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Walnut French Vitrine Louis iv Style from, 1910s
Located in Chorzów, PL
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Cupboards

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Walnut French Vitrine Louis iv Style from, 1910s
Walnut French Vitrine Louis iv Style from, 1910s

Walnut French Vitrine Louis iv Style from, 1910s

H 66.93 in W 35.04 in D 16.15 in
17th Century French Louis XIV Period Small Scale Oak Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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17th Century French Louis XIV Period Small Scale Oak Buffet Deux Corps
17th Century French Louis XIV Period Small Scale Oak Buffet Deux Corps

17th Century French Louis XIV Period Small Scale Oak Buffet Deux Corps

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French 18th Century Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire
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French 18th Century Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire

French 18th Century Lyonnaise Walnut Armoire

H 85 in W 60 in D 27 in
Small Scale Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Style Oak Cabinet, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Small Chest of Drawers in Oak, Late 17th Century, France

Small Chest of Drawers in Oak, Late 17th Century, France

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Small Scale Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Buffet Deux Corps, Cabinet

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Buffet Deux Corps, Cabinet

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Located in Dallas, TX
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19th Century Liegeois China Buffet
19th Century Liegeois China Buffet

19th Century Liegeois China Buffet

H 99.5 in W 55.5 in D 24.5 in
Early 20th Century Rustic French Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Oak Jam Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Early 20th Century Rustic French Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Oak Jam Cabinet
Early 20th Century Rustic French Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Oak Jam Cabinet

Early 20th Century Rustic French Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Oak Jam Cabinet

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Quality Shaped Kingwood and Marble Side Cabinet

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Gorgeous 18th Century French Wardrobe

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Louis Xiv cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV cupboards for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage cupboards 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 cupboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,141 and tops out at $13,093 while the average work can sell for $7,008.

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