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 Ships From: Benelux
Style: Louis XIV
French Antique Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French limestone fireplace surround in great condition.
LXIV period with a nice texture and shine. Left jamb had a small restoration.
Dimensions:
158 cm Exterior Width 62,20...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon re...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A robust tall and elegant French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style.
The mantel is made from three solid pieces, the frieze has a nice shaped and profiled top with two ce...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an antique fireplace surround from the south of the Burgundy region.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks.
Measures:
121 cm EW 47.63 Inch
100 cm EH 39.37 Inch
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Extra Small Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extra small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone. This reclaimed fireplace mantle with elegant jambs is unique its kind. It has some small artempo restorations and is rea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France, dated 1603. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
The proportions of this antique fireplace surround in French marble stone are very small and perfect for a smaller room or firebox. The depth of the carving is quite unique.
Measu...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of H...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions.
The perfect fireplace for original apartment decoration.
This 18th century period piece is ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Fine Parisian Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A rare antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in typical Belgian grey marble from the
Louis XIV period. The discreet detail in the fronton is magnificent. The fronton is bowing to th...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Country Bicolor Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor marble stone fireplace surround with a country touch. Can be used in various interior design.
Measures:
153 cm EW 60.23".
104 cm EW+ 40.94".
105 cm EH 40.94&quo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
French Cosiness Classic Louis XIV Rose Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French Louis XIV period, 18th century period, original fireplace surround in a rose Burgundy hard stone/marble with remaining original patina....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This rare, large 18th century Louis XIV mantelpiece from Leuven (Belgium) is realized in three different types of marble:
Noir de Mazy - The black marble from Belgium.
Rouge Roya...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French fireback .The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cracks.
...
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17th Century German Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this order is a small...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, a phoenix, and the date of production 1737
The Phoenix stands for 'Who rises from the ashes' The pillars refer to the club of He...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bicolor French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Different bicolor Louis XIV period mantel in Burgundy hard stone. Interesting is the different color, shades in the mantel. The shelf shows the detail of the work of the maker. It or...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is sinc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century! The elegant fireplace has beautiful ornaments in the front part and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Exquisite Small 18th Century Original French Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and very exceptional original antique marble fireplace surround in the bespoke Royal Breche D' Aleppe marble. The design of the fronton is elegant and graciously movin...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback with arms of France.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare 19th Century Pine Trumeau 'Upper Mantel'
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original trumeau in pinewood comes out of a Louis XIV style paneled room and was installed above the fireplace surround.
The mirror is 20th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Pine
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and impressive hard stone fireplace surround from the end of the Louis XIV period with warm and nice patina.
Measures:
155 cm EW 61.02".
124 cm EW+ 48.81"...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Reclaimed French Light Stone Fireplace In Timeless Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sold by Maison Leon Van den Bogaert Antique Fireplaces And Architectural Elements a timeless white French limestone fireplace surround with original textured surface. This Louis XIV ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
18th Century Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic petite fireplace surround in limestone. A country look is an extra for this item,
Early Regency period. The stone has a nice patina.
Measures:
...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
17th Century French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Louis XIV style fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Extremely Rare Dutch "Smuiger" Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Extraordinary Dutch Louis XIV Smuiger, executed in Gris d'Ardenne marble.
This chimneypiece was made circa 1700 for a small farmers residence in Haarlem.
Simple but beautiful cur...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Monumental 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large and imposing Dutch mantelpiece in beautiful Rouge Royal marble.
This 18th century masterpiece was created for one of Amsterdam´s historical canal houses
Subtle shaped and...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
‘View Of An Animated Port’ Oil On Canvas And Frame, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
‘View Of An Animated Port’ Oil On Canvas And Frame, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Arms of France Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe or cupboardof of the 17th century in oak and turning in boxwood other times alcove bed transformed into a wardrobe or cupboard probably in the 19th century
The int...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful, large and simplistic 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace mantel in Belgian Bleu fossil stone.
Great original patina.
Opening measurements: 40.9 x 62.9 inch (height...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Regency Fireplace In Gray Ardennes Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency Fireplace In Ardennes Gray Marble
Hearth dimensions: 94 x 123.5 cm
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround in Burgundy reddish marble stone has a naive rustic touch. Waxing can make this piece having a richer look, more to porfire. The legs are very elegant...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
Unique Antique Fireback, Mermaids Holding a Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback showing a very detailed crest surrounded by mermaids with mirrors.
Mermaids with a mirror are a symbol of the moon which speaks of a reflective....
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 18th Century Regence Cupboard Armoire Buffet
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A great early 18th century French oak two-door armoire with a buffet interior. The exterior beautifully sculpted and the interior with blue paint.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
Copper finial, Decorative Urn, About 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Copper finial, Decorative Urn, About 1880
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
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Walnut
19th Century Belgian Brown Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian vintage fireplace surround in a brown marble in Louis XIV style of the 19th century. Timeless design for unique home experience.
Measures:
136 cm exterior width 53.54 inch
11...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
Antique Fireplace of French Limestone, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV, this is characterized by beautiful lines and o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Fine European And Small Straight Italian Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fine Italian antique fireplace mantel has perfect measures to fit apartments and small rooms. The patina on the piece reflects...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround.
Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design.
Measures:
181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Strong French Beige Hard Limestone Decorative Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Strong French Beige hard limestone decorative fireplace.
Easy on the touch this French 18th century period fireplace reflects the light into the room.
A great mantle for great time...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior.
Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Exceptional marble fireplace in Regency style “ Salon d’Hercule” Versaille.
Located in Brussel, BE
This exceptional Regency style fireplace model was made for the "Salon d'Hercule " in the Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
19th Century Fine Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Cosy Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm color hard stone vintage French fireplace mantel from the city of Beaune in the Louis XIV manner of the 19th century. This is a perfect piece to create a cosy corner. The back c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Brussels Tapestry After Teniers, circa 1700
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Brussels Tapestry After Teniers from the beginning of the 18th century
Very beautiful tapestry describing a village scene at the end of the 17th ce...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original antique fireplace mantel with arbalete curves in fossil stone. The dark, almost black, hand-carved surface from the 17th century showing the pre histo...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Fascinating 18th Century Dutch Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This imposing Dutch fireback is created in beautiful dark bleu/grey Belgian marble.
The sculpted profiles and curving lines show the true quality of a 18th century stonecutter.
This ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
French Wardrobe Louis XIV in Oak 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful early 18th century Louis XIV antique French wardrobe in oak a Fine french wardrobe in superb condition with elegant floral deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
18 Century French Cosy Grand Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a strong original European fireplace surround in dark brown hard stone. The baguette details are a sign of wealth. The mantel (fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
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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