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 Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1808
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes strength and the unknow...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'Arms of Burgundy' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireback with coat of arms of Burgundy. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leave stands for victory. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique and specialized collecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
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
Regency Period Armchair In Walnut - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century walnut regency period armchair
Very beautiful model with its slightly inclined backrest which makes it very comfortable
curved armrests with acanthus leaves
The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
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
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
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old "brecccia capitolini" (antique marble). The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
Two Drawer Cherry Wood Console - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French console in cherry wood
elegant console which has two drawers in the belt.
Small unusual model which has a very beautiful base with turned feet connected b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Cherry
Patinated Bronze Vase With Handles Topped With Two-headed Busts 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Patinated bronze vase with handles topped with two-headed busts. Reduction of a vase forming part of the decoration of the North Parterre of the Palace of Versailles. Made in 1665 af...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
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
Created by Nature French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nicely waxed original French antique fireplace surround in a Louis XIV style of the 19th century. The hard stone/marble has red and honey color veining and from the village...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Baroque Wood Carved, Stuccoed and Gilded Mirror, Vienna Around 1700
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Baroque Wood Carved, Stuccoed and Gilded Mirror, Vienna Around 1700
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 6-door walnut cabinet from the 17th century in Louis XIV style, probably Switzerland.
Very beautiful unique piece of furniture with a fountain which stands out from the usual sideboards. The first we have seen in 50 years
Superb walnut marquetry work on the 6 doors, drawers and the bottom with a medallions shape typical of Louis XIV period furniture...
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17th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround Color Created by Nature
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French country surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The Burgundy hard stone/ marble is from the Corton region. It is bicolor with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fireplace Surround in Stone Out of a Panel Room
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal bicolor burgundy hard stone mantle can be waxed to bring the deep patina out. It has exceptional proportions and is in perfect condition. The m...
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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
Materials
Stone
Fine 18th Century French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare original antique fireplace surround has on the front a pear upside down which was a symbol of wealth. The hard burgundy stone reflects the light in the room. Three solid pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Nature Morte Au Bouquet, Glass Mosaic, Monogrammed CH, About 1980
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20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass
18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms
The whole chandelier is entirely original
Very beautiful proportions between the branches and the barrel
The cup...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Fireplace of Noir de Mazy Marble in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV and has beautiful ornate orna...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Christ 18 ° Century in Oak, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Christ from the 18th century in oak -France
Very fine work of good quality
Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with beautiful patina, dating from the 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Louis XIV Candlesticks in Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of candlesticks in pewter Louis XIV, 18th century
Beautiful look and fine quality
Beautiful pair of pewter candlestick with a height of 66cm
France, 18th century.
...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Antique Oval Basket In Solid Silver, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A basket, solid silver basket, graded 800, of the late 19th century,
20 x 36 cm, height 7.5 cm, weight 480 g
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Wood
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace dimensions 87 x 95cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Purplish Brocatelle Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV style fireplace in purplish brocatelle marble hearth dimensions: 86 x 91cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin fireplace reproduction
Located in Brussel, BE
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin "Framboisié" fireplace
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gorgeous 18th Century Tin Marquetry Writing Desk/ Cabinet
Located in Brussels, BE
18th century tin marquetry writing desk.
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tin
Finely carved Italian marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and one of a kind attractive Louis XV carved fireplace. The serpentine shelf sit on a frieze centred by a nice scrolled cartouche flanked either side by panels and ended by pre...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Beautiful Louis XIV limestone fireplace mantel, dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 98cm wide & 104cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Marble
$6,548 Sale Price / item
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Louis XVI Style Noir de Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very stately fireplace that is one stroke larger than an average fireplace. This robust copy belongs in a stately mansion or a salon. This is a type of fireplace that will not fit ...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique Carrara Marble Lousie XIV Style Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful French Antique Bolection style fireplace in Carrara Marble. This style of fireplaces is characterized by the round, continuous milling edge. This continues from the conso...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 117cm wide & 98cm high
Depth : 27cm ; Side depth : 58cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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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