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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Louis XIV
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
Leroy Auguste Et Cie (1912/1935) -Cruet Vinegar Cruet In Solid Silver Regency 19
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
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
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
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs or Fauteuils will bring a truly regal air to your room, along with some surprisingly comfortable seating! Hand-crafted from thick planks and p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Oak
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
20th Century Louis XIV Style Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
solidwood. The fittings are pronounced and of exceptionally good quality.
(D-Sam-99).
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
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
Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Country French wrought Iron Andirons display the obvious talents of the metalsmith who created the set, which includes t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
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
Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louvre Paris Great Museums Of The World Hardcover by editor Ragghianti, Carlo Ludovico.Vintage 1967 'Louvre Paris: Great Museums of the World' Hardcover Book! This book was published...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
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
Liege dresser 19th century Louis XIV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
beautiful dresser 2 doors 2 drawers in oak dating from the 19th century work from Liège
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV chest of drawers carved oak liege 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Jolief Liège chest of drawers Louis XIV 18th Diecle very pretty sculpture
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege, where fine quality furniture has been produced for centuries! Using dense, old-gr...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk, Oak
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Wrought Iron Andiron & Firebox Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century wrought iron andiron & firebox set is a master work of the blacksmith's art, forged from red-hot iron to last several lifetimes! The intricate scrollwork and foliate mot...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Verne Martin Vitrine, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century French Verne Martin vitrine, having bombe shaped front and side glazing, hand painted panels depicting rural scenes and lovers courting. Gilded ormol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel.
Monumental 18th Century Dutch fireplace in beautiful deep colored Belgian bluestone.
The perfect shimmer and color really make this stand o...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Liège armchair dating from the 19th century, pretty sculpture
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Liège armchair dating from the 19th century
Magnificent rock sculpture and acanthus leaf
Oak armchair
Perfect state of conservation
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Carved Walnut Wall Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or hallway with this elegant antique console. Crafted in southern France circa 1820 and built of walnut, the tapered and V-shaped table rests on the ground; it feat...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron Console Table W/ Rouge Marble Top Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1850 - 1900
Furniture Style: Louis XIV (1660 - 1715)
Overall Dimensions: Height 33" (84cm); Width 55 1/2" (141cm); Depth 20"
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV style hand for...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted, handcarved Fruitwood Side Table with pierced galleries.
Tables measures 14.5" in width, 14.5 in depth and stands 27" tall.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Tables measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 30" tall. Excellent antique condition. Recently refinished
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak is of an interesting size, and certainly makes a fine style statement for a wonderful complement to almost any decor. Hand-c...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of Louis VXI style Bronze and marble diminutive table lamps with oval marble body with three gilt bronze legs attached to a round base. The lamps are 21 inches tall,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique Louis XIV Styled Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Stylized Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique candlesticks are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and done in a Louis XIV style. The candlesticks are compose...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV-Style Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Louis XIV-style painted Venetian commode. Faux painted top above two drawers painted with fanciful flowers on the front. The sides of the commode are painted with birds and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional desk made of walnut with a wonderful carvings used by the age. The height from the floor to the base of the center drawer is 25''H.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Oak Commode was considered an essential part of many rooms of a proper home during the 1700s, not just used for clothing, but for linens and other items for daily...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode was literally made to last for generations! Hand-crafted from solid oak, even on the back with chamfered plank pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza is as lovely as it is versatile! The size makes it great for a flat panel TV mount. Consider it a winner behind the sofa, or a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
17th CENTURY LOMBARD WALNUT SIDEBOARD
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful Lombard sideboard from the second half of the 17th century, made of carved walnut wood with a dark patina. The sideboard has two doors with lost wax cast bronze handles, wh...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century
19th century period
good condition
Height 57 cm
53 x 28 cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode is a fascinating derivation on the theme, designed as a lingerie chest or a silver chest, and usable today for a hu...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Important Late 18th c Genovese Chandelier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful and elegant Italian 18th century Genovese gilt, colored glass and crystal
chandeliers. This is One of Two of a Pair. Available as a pair as well The six scrolled gilt i...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Newark, England
French Late Bronze Dore
From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to introduce this French Pair of Louis XIV Style Ormolu Candelabra by Henry Dasson. The pair of candelabra b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French 17th - 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate consisting of period andirons (Louis XIV) and a recently forged grate. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron. The cond...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the middle of the Place des Victoires, Paris. The statue is raised on a rectangular stepped Boulle pedestal with its Brass inlays atop a Tortoiseshell background within an ebony frame. This wonderfully detailed pedestal is also decorated with an upped and lower Ormolu Coeur-de-Rai band that serves as the plinth and capital. Atop the Boulle designed pedestal is a patinated Bronze rearing horse...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Louis XIV Boulle Style Ebonized Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (late 19th century) ebonized side cabinet in the French Louis XIV style with brass marquetry in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. With black granite top and fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Rare Late 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Louis XIV Antique Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood antique sideboard. Equipped with three comfortable drawers and three beautiful doors. Beautiful large iron hinges can be se...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble
Dimensions of the hearth: 93 x 104cm
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
An Early 18th Century French Rance Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early eighteenth century French Rance marble fireplace - a transitional Louis XIV/Louis XV surround - the moulded Belgian Black marble shelf above boldly shaped and moulded frieze...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
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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