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.
Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.
Style: Louis XIV
Color: Gold
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and very high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabra lamp. The lamp is raised by fine square mottled feet below the base with lov...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This fixture has many excellent qualities. The cage frame is gilt, the central stem is clad in crystal,, the arms and candle sockets are slender and elegant. There are nine arms and one illuminating the central spire. It is beautifully hung with large French crystal pendeloques in sizes , spires ,and rosettes. As a coup de grace...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large and Impressive Pair of Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These large and highly detailed Baroque style three light sconces feature classic motifs including acanthus leaves and laurel swags.
They originally hung in the dining room at Lyndhu...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of extremely rare Alabaster vases, Italy, 1st half of 18th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The vases have a baluster shape and are richly decorated with foliage and acanthus. The foot is multiple and decorated, the shoulder has a band of peripheral foliage with mounted and...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron and polished brass. The top of the andiron at the right in the pictures has bee...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Sunburst" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier featuring crystal rays at the bottom, gilt bronze ornament depicting male faces. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 20" Diameter ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished bronze. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Continental 19th Century Louis XIV St. Bronze, Marble, and Ormolu Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Continental 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, patinated bronze, Alabastro and black Belgian marble coffee table. The rectangular coffee table is raised by six elegant an...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier Model Inspired By André Charles Boulle
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Très beau lustre en bronze ciselé et doré à huit bras mouvementés, à décor tournant de masques féminins dans le style des rares productions d'André Charles Boulle. A noter la très be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Brevettato Brass Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Brevettato bronze and marble candelabras.
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of bronze and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Wonderful Large French Bronze Louis XV Etched Glass Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Bronze Louis XV Style Etched glass / crystal flush mount ceiling fixture with 3 edison lights.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Bronze and Marble Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style bronze & marble nesting tables. Decorative bronze frame has columned style legs with feet. Green marble tops.
Larger table measures: 17 H x 12 D x 19.75 W.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Bronze and Brass Faceted Desktop Mirror
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XIV Style bronze and brass faceted desktop mirror from the 1920s
Adorned with typical Louis XIV-style symbols, allegorical figures, floral...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Dore Mirrors with Mascarons and Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small bronze doré mirrors are from France, circa 1880, and were made in the style of Louis XIV.
The intricate bronze doré frames have a large cartouche at the top of the frame that depicts a mascaron with a floral headband...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Puiforcat, Set of Elysée Vermeil Gold Sterling Silver Serving Dishes, 7 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Suite of 7 (seven) "Elysée" serving dishes made in vermeil (gold-plated solid sterling silver) by Puiforcat.
Set of 7 serving dishes including :
- 1 round plate 27.5 cm diameter (excellent condition)
- 2 rectangular dishes 22 cm x 28.5 cm (very good condition - some very slight scratches)
- 2 round cups of 20, 5 cm diameter (very good condition - some very slight scratches)
- 2 oval dishes of 42 cm x 29 cm (one in very good condition with some very slight scratches - one in used condition with scratches)
All pieces are signed and stamped.
Puiforcat still offers this model for sale, only on request. The price changes every month depending on the price of gold...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century French Two Arm Sconce
Located in Canton, MA
Two arm sconce, rococco.
Material: Bronze
Style: Rococo,Louis XIV
Place of Origin: France
Period made: Late 19th Century
Dimensions: 10 × 6 × 18 in
Condition Details: Excelle...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
True Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and very high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and patinated bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised by an exceptional and most decorative curved or...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine Neoclassical Style Tiered Dore Bronze Marble Top Gueridon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Bronze Gueridon with handsome veined deep brown Marble. The elegant tripod table with tall curved decorated legs with leafy tops and bottoms ending in Cloven H...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Fireplace Fender Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV bronze fireplace fender set is the perfect way to put a finishing touch on your decor! Cast in solid bronze, it features motif...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rock Crystal Louis XIV Lantern of 12 Lights in Bronze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This hexagonal lantern in bronze, of moved form, is characteristic of the style Louis XIV characterized by the majesty and the wealth.
Majestic lantern with 12 arms of lights, with ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Mounted Serves Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most likely these were urns converted to lamps in their beginning. Bronze mounts are very fine. The hand painted scenes are very detailed. The fluer de lis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Fine Pair of Ritz Gilt Bronze Louis XIV Sconces by Maison Delisle, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of Ritz Louis XIV gilt bronze wall sconces from Maison Delisle-France.
New custom made black lacquer shades gold inside.
Rewired.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Versailles" gilt bronze hall fixture. The canopied support featuring a crown with "Fleur de Lis". The body frame with beveled glass panels, decorated with Atlantes, shells, lions ma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style gilt bronze 8-arm chandelier
Date: Late 19th/20th c.
Origin: France
Dimensions: 30"h x 30" in
The channeled baluster-form central stem set with neoclassical masks and floral canopy, issuing eight floral scroll arms ending in electrified candlesticks...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Stunning Antique French and Finest Bronze Sculptural Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Remarkable bronze chandelier from 19th century France with striking masks of Zeus.
This top quality crafted, antique French chandelier is another great example showing that the French in those days were leading when it came to creating the best quality and detailed candle chandeliers. This particularly elaborate and sculptural specimen is extra special, because it could not be in better condition. In all our years of buying and selling antiques we don't think we have ever seen a bronze pendant or candle chandelier that is still as perfect and straight as this bronze work of beauty. Apart from being remarkably detailed and in mint condition and 'straight as an arrow' it also has grown the most warm and beautiful patina. It may be relatively small in size, but that does not make this rare chandelier any less impressive. You will rarely come accross a chandelier that is more elaborate and detailed than this bronze chandelier in the Style of Louis XIV. Mind you, Sun King Louis XIV was responsible for building the grand palace of Versailles and that grandness too can be found in this exclusive bronze chandelier. This excellent condition and top quality made antique of practical size is an absolute joy to own and look at. Both with the candles 'lit' and 'not lit' this chandelier will create just the right atmosphere in a small room or for example in a corner of a larger room over a smaller table. However, with the candles lit some of the old gilding comes back to life and that makes the bronze Zeus...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron.
The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron.
The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XIV style bronze sconces. These beautiful French bronze 3 light sconces are currently unwired. Could be used with candles or easily wired if desired. Great patina!
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Oval Gold Leaf Gilt Gadrooned Louis Quinze Mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful antique gold leaf gilt oval mirror was made in southern France in the late 19th century. The top ornament is centered upon an acanthus pediment flanked by C-scrolls, a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces with Mascarons, After A.Ch. Boulle
Located in Göttingen, NI
A pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces with Mascarons after a design by André Charles Boulle
Fine 19th-century cast, electrified.
...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A elaborately appointed, hand-cast, gilt bronze carriage, 12-light chandelier decorated in multiple tiers of faceted and smooth polished crystal. Each of the arms terminating in rema...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Bronze Baroque "Mazarin" Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Baroque Mazarin bronze chandelier represents the stately elegance that defines the Louis XIV style, and was meticulously cast in solid bronze then polished for a lustr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue on Marble Base, circa 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau, circa late-19th century, France. This gilt ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Pradier French Bronze Figure Signed
Located in New York, NY
French (19th Cent) bronze of 17th century figure with book and quill sitting in chair (signed PRADIER)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms
The whole chandelier is entirely original
Very beautiful proportions between the branches and the barrel
The cup...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Louis XIV Style Bronze Pair of Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent bronze wall applications in Louis XIV style, circa 1870.
Manufacturer stamp: Augsburger.
(F-32).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Chandelier Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High end quality chandelier in bronze ormolu louis XIV style
finely executed this model is very unsual
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Bronze Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Pair of Belgian two arm bronze sconces with beautiful casting.
Material: Bronze
Style: Traditional, Louis XIV
Place of origin: Belgium
Period made: early 19th century
Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III Eight-Light Chandelier After the Model by Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III ormolu eight-light chandelier, after the Model by André-Charles Boulle.
This well-cast Louis XIV style chandelier is after an important model attributed to And...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Breccia Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of breccia marble and gilt bronze cassolettes, France, mid-19th century.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 75 cm (29.5 inch).
The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 64.5 cm (25.4 inch).
The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French D'ore Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair 19th century French D'ore bronze and marble candelabras.
The candelabras weigh approximately 40 pounds each.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine and Decorative Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Decanter Set, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine and decorative gilt-bronze and cut-glass decanter set.
French, circa 1890.
This fine and decorative decanter set has a gilt-bronze box with glass panels and an 'up and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated body surmounted with a ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Gilt-Bronze Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine set of four Louis XIV style gilt-bronze wall appliques.
Each applique having a backplate cast with palmettes and fronded acanthus and i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French Maison Baguès Attributed Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès attributed gilt bronze sunburst sconces.
Stunning French Maison Bagues attributed gilt bronze 2-light sunburst sconces. These fab...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Table Clock in Patinated and Gilded Bronze from the 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock in patinated and gilded bronze from the 18th century with religious scene
Size 44 x 25 x 14 cm 1450 euro
very good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Louis XIV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier by Gherardo Degli Albizzi: birdcage chandelier in silvered bronze with rosettes and big crystal drops.
This chandelier features...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze & crystal chandelier by Baccarat. 8 lights, France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Height 47", diameter 30"
CW4321.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Louis XIV Style Baroque Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque wall light in Louis XIV style.
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed,
wall-shield. There from, six light arms composed of spirals.
(F-Ra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dutch Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Dutch 17th - 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XIV period. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron and bronze. The condition is good.
...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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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