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
Leroy Auguste Et Cie (1912/1935) -Cruet Vinegar Cruet In Solid Silver Regency 19
By Auguste Leroy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Solid silver vinegar cruet in Regency style, octagonal in shape with sides, bordered at the top and bottom with a line of gadroons. The sockets are mascaron heads. Two overlay blue g...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver
The Montague Armchair eight-way hand tied and upholstered in stripe silk
Located in London, GB
Drawing inspiration from a multitude of classical references, the Montague Armchair is endlessly comfortable and has been used again and again in Samantha Todhunter Design projects, ...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers, Silk
Pair of Late 20th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century pair of Louis XIV style style walnut leather upholstered armchairs, each having a shaped back with brass nail head trim, sloped arms, and rising on inswept legs
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Brass And Ormolu Boulle Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and richly detailed French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ebony, Brass and Ormolu Boulle desk. This wonderful rectangular desk is raised by four square tapered legs decorated by a mottled Ormolu band and bottom topie shaped feet. The legs are connected by a pierced double triangle stretcher with a central circle motif. The stretcher is elegantly decorated by Ormolu bands along the edges. The arbalest front apron has three drawers which are recessed with intricately inlaid Brass filets of scrolled and foliate designs. The inlaid panels are framed by an attractive Ormolu band. The interior of the outer drawers are fitted with unique safe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, signed "Tahan - Fournisseur du Roi" (Royal cabinetmake...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique bronze Mazarin chandelier. Gilt
Nine-arm Mazarin chandelier in gilded bronze. Top quality that was produced for luxury mansions and residen...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and Portoro marble candelabra lamps signed Maison Bagues. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Kingwood, Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. Kingwood, burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brèche marble side table. The table is raised by impressive square tapered le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table, late 19th century, with removable cover opening to reveal a metal void, the waisted sides above a shaped apron, ra...
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1880s English Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier, Signed Vian
By Henry Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, signed Vian. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and richly chased floral finial leading...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Patinated Wood Lombardi Conso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and patinated wood Lombardi console. The freestanding console from Lombardi is raised by four most impressive tapered sup...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period White Gold Mecca Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique Italian 18th century Louis XIV period white gold mecca mirror. The two scrolled feet are joined by a pieced acanthus leaf garland. The original mirror plate is framed w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wrought Iron Console Table 19th Century
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Important and exceptional Baroque style wrought iron console with black and gold patina. Important green marble top with royal red marble inlays. The construction is traditional tech...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
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
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Double Framed Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood double framed mirror from the region of Piedmont, Turino. The e...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella 'NY155'
Located in New York, NY
Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella, circa 1890.
Opening dimensions: 46 3/4" W x 33 3/8" H at lowest point.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
By Pierre Gole
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684)
Dimensi...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Pewter
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Centre Table.
Located in Nantwich, GB
This exceptionally large, heavily carved Gilt wood centre table in the style of Louis XIV is truly magnificent. Both the front and back are deco...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilded Console Tables.
Located in Nantwich, GB
These magnificent, ornate, intricately decorated, gilded Svenska Blue console tables, carrying faux marble tops are an example of the fine craftsman...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Corian
Heavily Carved Vintage Louis XlV Style Giltwood Console Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
Heavily carved Vintage Louis XlV Style Giltwood console table.
Came from a European Consulate where it was in daily use for 30 years.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XIV Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XIV candlesticks. Louis Quatorze heavy brass candlesticks in three parts, their smaller size indicative of their original use on...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the frame is made from solid birc...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date.
Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Sideboard 18th century Louis xiv
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty sideboard dating from the 18th century, slightly sculpted, opening with 3 drawers and 3 doors louis xiv in patinated oak
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolizes royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain urn lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of French Sevres style porcelain lamps, each with wonderful colourful inset hand painted floral scenes, armoral crests to the reverse. Cobalt blue g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Small antique gilt bronze chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Small antique gilt bronze chandelier
A small chandelier of the Mazarin type in gilded bronze. The chandelier is very well cast. Shades are glass, partially etched glass. The chandel...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronzový lustr Mazarin Starožitný lustr z 19. století ve stylu Ludvíka XIV. Zl
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Mazarin bronze chandelier
Antique chandelier from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIV. Gilded bronze. The chandelier has a new supply cable in the old style with fabric cover...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mazarin Pineapple Chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique Mazarin Pineapple Chandelier
Six-armed antique Louis XIV gilt bronze chandelier with pineapple motif. Top quality workmanship. A rarer type of Mazarin chandelier. The chande...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
17thC Church cattedra
Located in Livorno, IT
Louis XIV era church cattedra. At the centre the profile of a cleric, wearing the black doctoral biretta with four flaps , typical for doctorates of pontifical universities and depar...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Nutwood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
19th Century Marble bust of Madame Récamier.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality classical 19th Century French marble sculpture of Madame Récamier.
Jeanne Françoise Julie Adélaïde Récamier, known as Juliette, was a French socialite whose salon drew...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rare 19th Century French Sevres porcelain mounted fire place fender.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A rare fine quality French gilded ormolu fender, having classical pierced and engraved scrolling patterns, mouldings with motif and ribbon decoration. Inset pink porcelain Sevres sty...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Louis XVI style side tables, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of late 19th Century French Louis XVI style Kingwood side cabinets. Each with gilded ormolu galleries, mounts and handles. Serpentine front and sides, three herri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Louis XIV Style 10-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV Style Ten-Light Crystal and Wrought Iron Chandelier, with faceted cut glass pendants and candlestick form lights. 37" H x 25" Diameter.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Antique Louis XIV Style Polychromed Rectangular Dining Center Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LARGE LOUIS XIV STYLE FAUX-MARBLE POLYCHROMED AND PARCEL GILDED CENTER TABLE
Continental, circa 1900
Item # 403PZN18S
A large and striking center table made in the Louis XIV style f...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
EARLY 17th CENTURY STILL LIFE PAINTING
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid oil painting on canvas depicting a still life with flowers inside a vase similar to a classic kantharos. The white, red and yellow flowers create a vibrant contrast with the...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
A.Aucoc – Solid Silver Sprinkler 19th Century Circa 1880
By A. Aucoc
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important 19th century solid silver shaker in LOUIS The upper part is chiseled and pierced, it fits together with a bayonet system and ends with an exploded acorn on the terrace.
Di...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
By Hereke
Located in Dallas, TX
78733 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. The Hereke rug, born in the Turkish town of Hereke near Istanbul, epitomizes a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and tradition. ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk
Early 18th Century Italian Salvator Rosa Gilded Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Important “Salvator Rosa” gilded frame late 17th Century
Frame with three rows of carvings
Original gilding
Central Italy
Internal measurements
Every item of our Gallery, upon ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut Drop Leaf 1-Drawer Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a nearly round top (when fully opened) with two drop leaves supported by buttress-form wings, housing one long drawer and raised on turned legs joined by a turned box stretche...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a central ring the top with four scroll supports each with applied metal leaves, the body 4 sided with ball feet, retaining original 4-light cluster, standard wiring inc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair French Louis XIV Period Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With turned brass finials, slender standards, and brass masks of King Louis XIV, raised on wrought iron legs, excellent fire-worn patina
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Northern Italian Oil On Canvas of The Madonna in Period Walnut Frame, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
The painting depicting the Madonna draped in velvet garments in a state of adoration, the painting unrestored, in period and likely original walnut frame
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Paint
Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Glass
EARLY 18th CENTURY VENETIAN SMALL SIDEBOARD IN WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Venetian small sideboard in solid walnut, with a smooth top and shelf feet. The peculiarity of this piece of furniture can be seen in the carving of the door, made by diggi...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century Pair of Large Rectangular Stools natural and carved wood.
The 4 sheaths feet carved and linked by a stretcher.
Louis XIV Style
Napoléon III Period
Circa 1880...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A finely carved French Louis XIV style walnut writing table. circa 1870
Hand carved in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in grand King Louis 14th taste, hand-c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
French Louis XIV Period Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Table, 1st quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with with molded edge above a conforming case housing one drawer the apron uniquely shaped, the case raised on turned legs joined by and h-form stretcher
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Bologna, Turned Walnut Center Table with Fabric Top, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular, later, upholstered top resting on a three-leg frame of turned walnut, the stretchers also expertly turned, the corners with turned medallions
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode is a tailored, slightly rustic expression of the style, but made with a definitive architecture that is truly timeless. The bevele...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF CHESTS LOUIS XIV
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of walnut veneered chests of drawers with geometric motifs and ebonized wood finishes. The wavy front, the owl's beak shaped top and the shelf base give a unique eleganc...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
Liège bench carved 18th century Louis XIV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very beautiful little Liège Louis XIV bench dating from the 18th century with patina very beautiful work of cabinetmaking beautiful sculpture beautiful patina
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
18th century wedding chest patina
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty patinated wedding chest dating from the 18th century beautiful patina with the emblems of the kings of France
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
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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