Louis XIV Furniture
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
Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.
Category
2010s British Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved French walnut Louis XIV style armchair features hand carved armrests with scrolling acanthus leaves. The seat rests on spooled legs joined by...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of bronze candlesticks has a lovely patination, giving them a glossy brown color. The highly contoured and curved bases are mirrored by the...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Giltwood Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XIV period messenger box, late 17th early 18th century.
This pretty box is made of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails on the front and top of the box....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Louis XIV Style Oak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XIV style oak dining room chairs, circa 1930's. The upholstered backs with cupid's bow crest rails the backs framed with brass nail heads, upholstered seats, Louis XIV...
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1930s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Cheminée ancienne à trumeau style Louis XIV
Located in COULLONS, FR
Cheminée ancienne à trumeau de style Louis XIV en pierre naturelle. Cette pièce apporte charme et authenticité à tout espace de vie.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Hand-Painted Gold Leaf and Silver Plated Mirror - by Pierre Marie
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror with "fixé sous verre" technique and gold leaf made by Ateliers Duchemin in Paris, France.
The cartoon was designed by Pierre Marie Studio and manufactured by Ateliers Duchemi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Platinum, Gold Leaf
Antique French Brass Cachepot (circa 1700s)
Located in London, GB
Antique three-legged French brass cachepot (circa 1700s). This piece has a fascinating connection with historical figures. The crest on the side is a version of one belonging to the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Regence mantel in Rance marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
18th century Regence mantel with floral basket in Ardennes grey marble
Dimension of the heart : 92 x 127 cm
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Oratory With A Secret Louis XIV Period From The Early 18th Century From France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant and rare Louis XIV period oratory in marquetry and walnut wood from the early 18th century
Very beautiful Louis XIV period piece of furniture composed of a door with its lock...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th century Regence mantel with floral basket in Ardennes grey marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
18th century Regence mantel with floral basket in Ardennes grey marble
Dimension of the heart : 90 x 118,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Needlework Panel
Located in Canterbury, GB
An 18th Century Needlework Panel
Most likely English and dating from circa 1740
A large panel. Very fine intricate Petit Point worked in wool and silks
Depicting a courting couple...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk
10 Reproduction French Louis XVI Hand Carved Dining Chairs with Fabric Cushions
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Here are 10 reproduction dining chairs which were made in 1970s. The are fine examples of the style of Louis XVI chairs which were common in 19th Century France. They are hand-carved...
Category
1970s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chest. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly the top. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail const...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XIV Style Mantel Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Transport yourself to the grandeur of 19th-century France with this exquisite Gilt Bronze Louis XIV Style Garniture De Cheminée. This garniture, or fireplace set, is a testament to t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Oak Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a drawer with wood knob. Raised on turned legs with a conforming turned stretcher.. Bun feet.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Haviland Limoges Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Haviland Limoges Floral Dinner Plates with roses design set of 4.
CH Field - Haviland Limoges China with Pink Flowers and Greenery.
Antique Pink Rose French Limoges porcelain plates....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges France Tea or coffee Cups and Saucers Set Porcelain circa 1930.
Limoges French set of 4 tea Cups and 3 Saucers Set Porcelain 1930 Fine China.
Hand-Crafted and hand painted wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror With Birds
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this mirror because it is so unusual with its carved giltwood garland that concludes with two doves. It is a late 19th century French carved giltwood mirror in very good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Italian, Tuscan, LXIV Period Castagno-Wood Folding Drop-Leaf Table, Early 18th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of chestnut (Castagno) and featuring a three piece top the sides folding down as the third and fourth legs swing into support positions, raised on trestle form l...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
A ladies' writing desk inspired by the Louis XV style, dating back to before 1939. The furniture stands on ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This small bronze mortar and pestle are from France, circa 1700. The circular opening has several layers of molding, with the bottom three interrupted by a pair of open crowns on opp...
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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors showcases elegant craftsmanship and a rich historical appeal. The doors feature a traditional paneled design, with the upper and ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
3 Layered Sunburst Convex Mirror, Backlit, Exploding Gilt Wood 1960s, France
Located in Andernach, DE
Large impressive 3-layered gilt wood sunburst mirror with backlit ‘’sun petals'' and convex mirror plate.
The inner layer of beautifully carved sun rays are framing the mirror crown-...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine
Set of 10 Antique Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous, Set of 10 chairs, Professionally and beautifully upholstered, Walnut frame, Backs have a brass finial tip, Front and seat are a solid khaki colored upholstery, backs are a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique French Gilt Wood Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
An incredibly beautiful antique French gilt wood chaise longue, we would date this to around the 1850-1870 period, possibly even earlier.
It is of exceptional quality and is a lovel...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair, French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Looking Glass Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, Circa 1780.
This magnificent pair of Louis XVI giltwood looking glass mirrors, originating from France in the 18th century, exemplifies the opulence and refinement of the Lo...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors displays an elegant blend of craftsmanship and rustic charm. Constructed from solid wood, likely walnut, they feature beautifully...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Silvered Red Copper Candlesticks from France
Located in Dallas, TX
At over three feet tall, this pair of silvered copper candlesticks would make impressive decorative accessories. Dating to the 1700s, these French candlesticks have a unique patinati...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Copper
Louis XIV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Quatrefoil Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV period walnut buffet from the 18th century with two drawers over two doors, carved X-Form and quatrefoil motifs. Indulge in the regal elegance of this 18th-century...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fragonard Porcelain Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Set
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
After Fragonard Painting Signed French Style Porcelain Hand Painted Matched Porcelain Cabinet 2 Cups with Saucer and 4 small plates.
Manufactured by...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Louis XIV style mirror
Located in Barletta, IT
French mirror from the mid-1800s, Louis XIV style, in gilded wood.
Origin: France
Period: mid 1800s
Style: Louis XIV
Dimensions: 78x105h cm
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Two Drawer Cherry Wood Console - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French console in cherry wood
elegant console which has two drawers in the belt.
Small unusual model which has a very beautiful base with turned feet connected b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian, Genoa, LXIV Period Walnut 1-Door 2-Drawer Commode, 1st half 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a serpentine shaped top with flared corners above a conforming case with exaggeratedly flared corners housing two drawers and one door, retaining original brass hardware, the ...
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1730s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A exquisite 19th Century French Louis XVI oval giltwood beveled mirror. With beautiful carvings and a great size this mirror makes an impressive statement. Perfect over a fireplace o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood Sunburst Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a beautiful shine to your home with this large eye-catching sun mirror. Hand carved in France circa 1970, the sunburst frame radiates with bold, stylized sun rays, rendered in gi...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Parcel Paint French Regence Mirror, Circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1720, this period Regence mirror has a wonderful parcel paint finish that highlights the delicately carved foliate frame. Topped by a large, parted leaf crest that is...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Large Silver Butterfield Dial French Early 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
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Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Signed Butterfield, Paris, mid-18th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair 19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Lanterns are a testament to the extraordinary talents of a master blacksmith! Intended for either the grounds around a church or a garde...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian LXIV Period Faux Marble Painted Oval Mirror, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of nearly round shape with a deeply shaped molded edge, the entire surface faux marble painted, now with a later 1/4” mirrorplate
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
1726 Brown Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1726 Brown Painted Chest
Dimensions: H. 81 cm - W. 160 cm - D. 62 cm
Period: 1726
Origin: Tyrol
Wood: Fir
Description:
Beautiful and large chest painted in Tyrolean style.
The decorations are geometric and monochromatic, typical of the first production of Tyrolean furniture...
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1720s German Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fir
Pair of French Louis XIV Period 1690s Carved Cherub Appliques from Strasbourg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIV period late 17th century carved cherub appliques from Strasbourg, with scrolling design. Born in the Alsacien city of Strasbourg in 1690s (which was annexe...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XIV Period Faux Marble Painted Mirror, early 1st quarter 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular form and having an outer molded edge and a double molded inner edge, the central portion of the frame is hand painted to resemble marble, now fitted with a modern 1/4”...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fir
Central Italian Small Shaped and Painted Walnut Mirror, late 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The walnut frame constructed with a series of moldings and retaining some of its previous painted finish, fitted with a modern 1/4” mirrorplate
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Carved Fruitwood French Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XIV style carved fruitwood bergere chairs in a vintage flame stitch upholstery. The chairs are believed to be Italian. They are unmarked. The upholster...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Rustic Red Patina Fireplace Mantel Reclaimed From France
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround.
This exceptional decorative element is a unique piece to create an authentic interior.
It has the original patina and fine carving details dating...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Fireplace Surround From Dijon In Luxury Corton Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique stone fireplace surround. This colourful fireplace was reclaimed from a french country style home in Dijon. The capital city of Burgundy.
Timeless and unique small fireplace surround...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Pair Of Walnut Consoles, 17th/18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of walnut consoles, with feet and a carved band on the front and sides, from the 17th/18th century.
Good general condition, note some old restorations: on the feet (with reinfo...
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17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Table provides a surface with flourish! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak by the master cabinetmakers of Liege, the storied region known for its fin...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XIV Walnut Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming 18th century Louis XIV walnut table with rectangular molded top. Table features one long drawer in freize with intricate wrought iron center ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century french mirror
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant mirror with parecloses in embossed copper and tortoise shell from the Napoleon III period
Very beautiful mirror which has a beautiful proportion decorated with embossed and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Copper
Blackened And Gilded Wooden Mirror, 17th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large mirror in blackened wood with gilded rods, Louis XIV period, but reworked in the 19th century
Wear of time on the wood, wear on the mirror's tin
Height 98 cm
79 x 9 cm
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair Sconces Louis XIV Style Gilded Bonze Cherub Angel, France, 1910
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique pair of extremely decorative cherub wall lights/sconces.
A pair of early 20th century French Art Nouveau period, finely cast and chased bronze wall lights in the shape of "B...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Painted Armoire, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Italian Louis XIV painted armoire two-door faux bois wardrobe with golden neoclassical decorative paint. With working lock and one key. As purchased in Italy with antiqu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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