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 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
Brass Low Bell Base Candlestick Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large brass low bell base candlestick, Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Measures: 24 cm high diameter base 16 cm. Free shipping.
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Brass
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
Small 18th Century Corner Cabinet
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely corner cabinet with two curved doors from the 18th century
Very fine French work with two small curved doors with ebony inlay. The cabinet has its key which works
Very beaut...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Cherry
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Fireplace dimensions: 94 x116.5cm
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
$15,884 / item
Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Red Marble from Languedoc, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV style fireplace in red Languedoc marble fireplace dimensions: 82.5 x 89.5 cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
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
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Marble
$4,380 Sale Price
27% Off
17th Century French Alpine Fireplace in Warm Limestone – Timeless Elegance
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional 17th-century French fireplace surround is crafted from a warm, honey-beige limestone that is gently aged with natural patina, exuding a subtle rustic sophistication....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Early 18th Century French Chimneypiece, Mantelpiece with Trumeau
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 18th century French chimneypiece is made from sandstone and has its original Trumeau or upper piece. It’s a fine example of the Louis XIV style w...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Sandstone
Walnut And Burl Walnut Chest - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb and rare walnut and burl walnut chest from the first part of the 18th century.
Superb work where we can find burl walnut in symmetry on its face, sides and on its top.
The che...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and forged iron with a newly forged grate. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron, Bronze
19th Century Fireplace of Brocatelle Violetta Du Jura Marble, Style Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Special antique fireplace of the colorful marble type 'Brocatelle Violetta du Jura'. As the name suggests, this fireplace comes from the Jura, a beautiful region in France! This fire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
$6,671 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Louis XV style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880
fireplace dimensions: 105 x 90cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
18th Century Rustic Hard Stone Fireplace With Exceptional Patina And Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 18th century French Louis XIV period rustic fireplace surround is a masterwork in bicolor hard stone, blending deep earthy tones with softer, weathered grey hues. Its e...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Antique Wellhead
Located in Made, NL
18th Century Antique Well-Head
Product Description
This remarkable antique well-head is an exquisite example of 18th Century craftsmanship. Made from high-quality French limestone, it showcases intricate carvings and timeless elegance in the Louis XIV style. Originating from Paris, France, and dated between 1760 and 1780, this wellhead is a true piece of history and artistry. Its provenance and perfect condition make it an exceptional find for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike.
History of Antique Wellheads...Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
$16,425
18th Century Arms of France Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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Iron
Louis XVI Carved And Gilded Wood Mantelpiece, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI Carved And Gilded Wood Mantelpiece, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Glass, Giltwood
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
17th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leaf stands for victory. Louis XIV Period.
The patina of the fireback is black / pew...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
$7,653 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 20th-century piece is styled in the Louis XIV manner, showcasing the arms of France. The design features the sun, symbolizing Louis XIV, the sun king.
Constructed from cast ir...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback / backsplash depicting an allegory of peace. The two angels are holding a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in their hands.
The firebac...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
‘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
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Canvas
French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XIV Style.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century style French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the arms of France and Navarre.
Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style 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 Eu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
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
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Copper
Set Of 12 Louis XIV Style Oak Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large set of 12 Louis XIV style chairs from the beginning of the 20th century
Very beautiful important rare set with a seat in tapestry handmade in half-point which has retai...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
$6,618 / set
Pair of Small Candlesticks in Bronze, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
charming little pair of bronze candlesticks which were made in France during the 18th century.
pair of candlesticks which is small in size whi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with an unknown coat of arms, 17th Century.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / p...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style from France. This piece is a 20th Century product, crafted in the Louis XIV Style, showcasing the arms of Leopol...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 since then a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
18th C French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
With the year 1733 reversed.
Fleurs de lys (lilies) represented royalty and aristocracy around Europe. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplas
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored with s...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
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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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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
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Limestone
$13,357 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Mantel Piece of French Limestone from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in the style of Louis XIV. The original patina of this fireplace from the 19th century is still present with this mantel (fireplace). A characteristic fir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
$13,063 Sale Price
20% Off
Magificent Dutch 'Daniel Marot' Baroque Walnut Burr Cabinet on Stand, circa 1720
By Daniel Marot
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Marot cabinet
A Magnificent Walnut Burr Cabinet on stand or 'kruisvoetkabinet' in the style of Daniel Marot
Circa 1720, probably made for George Clifford III in Amsterdam or the Hague
The cabinet is one of the rarest examples of a so-called Kruisvoetkabinet, which is translated to Cabinet on stand. The cabinet is raised on a stand with eight legs and tree drawers. Below the drawers and on the sides are five carved ornaments. The hollow formed corners are mounted with carved ornaments too. The upper part of the cabinet has two doors decorated with panels and on each door two carved ornaments in Marot style. The cabinet has a double dome top.The interior of the cabinet has tree shelves and five drawers. The brass fittings and handles are original and finished with gilt lacquer. The cabinet is made of oak and veneered with burr walnut. The carvings, turned parts and the ball feet are made of solid walnut.
This cabinet is a unique piece of Dutch furniture. Cabinets on stand became popular in the third quarter of the 17th century and were made until the second quarter of the 18th century. Most of the dutch cabinets on stand...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak, Walnut
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
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Marble
18th Century Dutch Canal House Wooden Mantelpiece with Overmantel
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Dutch Louis XIV style wooden mantelpiece with overmantel, crafted from carved oak and pine, dating back to around 1740. Originally from an Amsterdam canal house, this piece features ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Siena Marble
Timeless Coastal & Minimal Eclectic Interior Design Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 17th century French limestone fireplace mantel embodies timeless elegance and understated luxury. Its beige-sand lime-washed hues and preserved original patina make it...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone, Limestone
Hand Forged and Decorated 17th-18th Century French Toaster
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French toaster hand forged, made of wrought iron. To toast bread or other food next to the fire. The toaster is in a good working condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
French Small Uni Tone Beige Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Burgundian Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century French timeless Louis XIV style petite fireplace surround is handcrafted from hard beige limestone from the Burgundy region.
Featuring refined mouldings, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone, Limestone
French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century fireback in the style of French Louis XIV 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 req...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Luxury Interior Design Fireplace Mantel In Rich And Colourful Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Louis XIV style, 19th century, antique fireplace surround in a overwhelming rich color marble.
A very decorative chimney piece and perfect to fit a square firebox.
Material & Co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
Charles X fireplace in Waulsort marble, early 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Charles X fireplace in Waulsort marble, early 19th century
fireplace dimensions: 80 x 100 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
17th Century Louis XIV Pink Marble Fireplace
Located in Baambrugge, NL
17th century Louis XIV pink marble fireplace, ± 1680. Antique French Burgundian mantelpiece with a decorative brace in the frieze and with panels...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th century. The coalition tried to...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Pair Of Gilded Carved Wood Mirrors/sconces, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of 19th century carved wood gilt mirrors/wall sconces.
Original gilding.
Height 59 cm, width 33 cm.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wood
French Louis XIV Style Period 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback from the 19th Century with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The sym...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Pair Of 18th Century Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Bilzen, BE
Pair of gilded bronze candlesticks from the 18th century.
Round, stepped base decorated with foliage and stylized shells, the stems are finely chiseled in a rocaille style.
Normal we...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
17th Century French Louis XIV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French Louis XIV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else o...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Gothic Rest for Fireplace Tools, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Unique hand forged rest to place fireplace tools near the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The date of production, 1735, is also cast in the fireback. The two pillars stand for the club of Hercu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
18th Century Arms of France Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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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