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
Antique Louis XIV '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. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
17th-18th Century Louis XIV Manual Turnspit
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron and wood. The spit can be used in conjunction with landier andirons or stands. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. 20th century.
The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XIV '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
French Louis XIV '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
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron.
The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Limestone Fireplace from France, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stylish French Louis XIV Style fireplace mantel.
The soft toned golden limestone and the simple lines makes this a true eyeca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 75 cm (29.5 inch).
The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Europe. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and t...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms De Rostaing Family' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the coat of arms of the De Rostaing Family, 17th century. Described by P. Palasi ('Plaques de cheminées héraldiques'; item 128)
The...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs.
The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1741
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms and 1741, its year of production. The fireback is made of cast iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with pillars and Saint Andrew's Cross. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Pa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a (usually just) married couple. The date (1812) which is cast is the date of product...
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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
Materials
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Walnut
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
dimensions of hearth : 90 x 112,5cm
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
$18,892 / item
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
Materials
Cherry
Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
19th Century Vintage French Multi-Color Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant design fireplace surround in French multi-color stone.
The surface of the tablet of this antique fireplace is raw and original.
Louis XIV style from a 19th century Parisian a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Hardwood
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
Materials
Limestone
Regency Carved Oak Frame, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency Carved Oak Frame, 18th Century
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Louis XIV Period Antique Fine French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique French fireplace mantel in Comblanchien marble stone. Comblanchien is a small village close to Beaune.
Louis XIV period transition Regency. The chi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
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
Louis XIV Buffet in Walnut, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Louis XIV walnut sideboard from the beginning of the 18th century from France
Very elegant credenza or buffet which opens with two large molded doors with symmetrical carvi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large French Louis XIV Chandelier in Brass, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Imposing Louis XIV brass chandelier from France
Beautiful look and superb quality decorated with angels and acanthus leaves.
Large model
Height excluding spade 1m02cm
France 1,
...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Brass
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
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
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
Materials
Marble
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
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
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin fireplace reproduction
Located in Brussel, BE
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin "Framboisié" fireplace
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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
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
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
Early 18th Century Pierre de Bourgonge Mantel Piece with Louis XIV Reference
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This antique fireplace is made of a rare grey shade of Pierre de Bourgonge stone from France.
The mantel is decorated with a beautiful sunflower, the symbol of Louis XIV, also kno...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
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
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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