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: USA
Style: Louis XIV
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful antique limestone fireplace, circa 18th century, in Louis XIV style, with softly corbelled legs and dramatic carved edge in relief across underside of mantel.
Left leg ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important regulator clock beautifully demonstrates the heights of precision clockmaking. While regulator clocks are known for their incredible acc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
French 19th Century Portefeuille Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful folding table can be used as a table or a console. When the table is closed the depth is 13.25””D.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Secretary ~ Desk is ideal for the efficient yet stylish interior! Providing surprising storage within the two full width drawers, the t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Set of 6 French Louis XIV style Carved Oak Tall Back Dining Chairs. Upholstery looks good to me [I do recommend reupholstery on all of my Vintage/ Antique Seating. Frames are s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Baroque Style Upholstery Fauteuil & Ottoman
Located in Sheridan, CO
French upholstered armchair and ottoman, 19th c. Baroque style armchair, back and seat in flame stitch style upholstery. The armchair features detailed carved lion's head handholds, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Cast Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Cast Bronze and Cut Crystal Chandelier is a magnificent work of the metal smith's art! Amazing detail abounds from the crown to the faceted crystal bal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a central ring the top with four scroll supports each with applied metal leaves, the body 4 sided with ball feet, retaining original 4-light cluster, standard wiring inc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Louis XIV Style Polychromed Rectangular Dining Center Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LARGE LOUIS XIV STYLE FAUX-MARBLE POLYCHROMED AND PARCEL GILDED CENTER TABLE
Continental, circa 1900
Item # 403PZN18S
A large and striking center table made in the Louis XIV style f...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XIV Style 10-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV Style Ten-Light Crystal and Wrought Iron Chandelier, with faceted cut glass pendants and candlestick form lights. 37" H x 25" Diameter.
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut Drop Leaf 1-Drawer Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a nearly round top (when fully opened) with two drop leaves supported by buttress-form wings, housing one long drawer and raised on turned legs joined by a turned box stretche...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Period Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Table, 1st quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with with molded edge above a conforming case housing one drawer the apron uniquely shaped, the case raised on turned legs joined by and h-form stretcher
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Louis XIV Period Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With turned brass finials, slender standards, and brass masks of King Louis XIV, raised on wrought iron legs, excellent fire-worn patina
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Northern Italian Oil On Canvas of The Madonna in Period Walnut Frame, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
The painting depicting the Madonna draped in velvet garments in a state of adoration, the painting unrestored, in period and likely original walnut frame
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Paint
Italian, Bologna, Turned Walnut Center Table with Fabric Top, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular, later, upholstered top resting on a three-leg frame of turned walnut, the stretchers also expertly turned, the corners with turned medallions
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Library Table Writing Desk
Located in Forney, TX
A finely carved French Louis XIV style walnut writing table. circa 1870
Hand carved in France in the late 19th century, exceptionally executed in grand King Louis 14th taste, hand-c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode is a tailored, slightly rustic expression of the style, but made with a definitive architecture that is truly timeless. The bevele...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Burl & Ormolu Inlay Side Table C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Louis XIV Style Kingwood & Burl Side Table with Foliate Cast Ormolu Mounts and Cabriole Legs, c1890
Measures - 28.75"H x 18.5"w x 25.75"D
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Burl
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned by a rectangular piece of carved malachite, and a finial with a deep amethyst color...
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20th Century Thai Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Antique Country French Louis XIV Step-Front Stripped Oak Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Step-Front Stripped Oak Buffet is an incredible expression of French style and sophistication, yet executed in stripped oak with a relaxed Country Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant French 20th Century Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. The decorative bench is raised on four legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column. Above is the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Carved Walnut Wall Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or hallway with this elegant antique console. Crafted in southern France circa 1820 and built of walnut, the tapered and V-shaped table rests on the ground; it feat...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Pair of French Christofle "Trianon" Silver Plate Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle (French, founded 1830), L 20th century.
Each silver plate candelabrum with a convertible candlestick column with knopped stem on a swirled rocaille base issuing five radi...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron Console Table W/ Rouge Marble Top Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1850 - 1900
Furniture Style: Louis XIV (1660 - 1715)
Overall Dimensions: Height 33" (84cm); Width 55 1/2" (141cm); Depth 20"
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV style hand for...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak is of an interesting size, and certainly makes a fine style statement for a wonderful complement to almost any decor. Hand-c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted, handcarved Fruitwood Side Table with pierced galleries.
Tables measures 14.5" in width, 14.5 in depth and stands 27" tall.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Tables measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 30" tall. Excellent antique condition. Recently refinished
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of Louis VXI style Bronze and marble diminutive table lamps with oval marble body with three gilt bronze legs attached to a round base. The lamps are 21 inches tall,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louvre Paris Great Museums Of The World Hardcover by editor Ragghianti, Carlo Ludovico.Vintage 1967 'Louvre Paris: Great Museums of the World' Hardcover Book! This book was published...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Louis XIV-Style Painted Venetian Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
An early Louis XIV-style painted Venetian commode. Faux painted top above two drawers painted with fanciful flowers on the front. The sides of the commode are painted with birds and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This small bronze mortar and pestle are from France, circa 1700. The circular opening has several layers of molding, with the bottom three interrupted by a pair of open crowns on opp...
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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 17th Century Desk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional desk made of walnut with a wonderful carvings used by the age. The height from the floor to the base of the center drawer is 25''H.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Oak Commode was considered an essential part of many rooms of a proper home during the 1700s, not just used for clothing, but for linens and other items for daily...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode was literally made to last for generations! Hand-crafted from solid oak, even on the back with chamfered plank pa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza is as lovely as it is versatile! The size makes it great for a flat panel TV mount. Consider it a winner behind the sofa, or a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Important Late 18th c Genovese Chandelier
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A beautiful and elegant Italian 18th century Genovese gilt, colored glass and crystal
chandeliers. This is One of Two of a Pair. Available as a pair as well The six scrolled gilt i...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Glass
19th Century Louis XIV Boulle Style Ebonized Side Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique (late 19th century) ebonized side cabinet in the French Louis XIV style with brass marquetry in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. With black granite top and fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 19th c. Louis XIV St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Boulle Statue Of King Louis XIV
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Boulle statue of King Louis XIV. This wonderful statue is modeled after the statue of Louis XIV in the middle of the Place des Victoires, Paris. The statue is raised on a rectangular stepped Boulle pedestal with its Brass inlays atop a Tortoiseshell background within an ebony frame. This wonderfully detailed pedestal is also decorated with an upped and lower Ormolu Coeur-de-Rai band that serves as the plinth and capital. Atop the Boulle designed pedestal is a patinated Bronze rearing horse...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Chiffoniere ~ Petite Commode is a fascinating derivation on the theme, designed as a lingerie chest or a silver chest, and usable today for a hu...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XIV Style High Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut armchairs, circa 1900. With upholstered rectangular shaped backs, acanthus carved serpentine shaped arms and arm supports, serpentine shaped leg...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Bavaria Germany Porcelain Dishes Coasters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 Bareuther Waldsassen Bavaria Germany, ceramic small dishes coasters.
Dimensions: 3.5" Diameter.
The Porcelain dishes are stamped Bavaria Germany they were produced in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Porcelain
18th Century Louis XIV Side Table. Stamped Etienne Avril
By Étienne Avril
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A Important Louis XVI period gilt-metal mounted mahogany occasional table, by Etienne Avril,
last quarter 18th century
The shaped rectangular top with ro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Transition Commode in Walnut
Located in Houston, US
Generously sized French walnut commode in a transition style from the earlier Louis XIII and Louis XIV style with heavier look, bun feet to the lighter style of Louis XV with decorat...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Burl Walnut Sideboard
Located in San Antonio, TX
Step into the grandeur of the 19th Century with this exquisite French Louis XIV Sideboard, a testament to the opulence and splendor of the era. Crafted from luxurious burl walnut, th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
c. 1900 Louis XIV Style French Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 French cast bronze 12-light chandelier, Louis XIV style. Baroque influence C-scroll based form, the whole decorated with floret, acanthus leaves & bellflowers. Robustly de...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Oversized Francois Linke Signed Louis XIV Kingwood, Mahogany & Ormolu Vitrine
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized Francois Linke (1855-1946) Signed Parisian Louis XIV vitrine offers kingwood...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Mirrored Candle Sconces C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Mirrored Double Candle Sconces C1930
Measures- 11.25''H x 10.25''W x 5''D
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Inkwell 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Inkwell 20thC
Measures- 2.75''H x 7.5''W x 5.75''D
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Painted Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Birmingham, AL
A superb 17th-century Louis XIV period buffet à deux corps expertly handcrafted in walnut by skilled ébénistes near Lyon, circa 1680s. Having a captivating patinated bluish-gray pain...
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1680s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage carved oak Louis XV style fauteuil with serpentine front, carved apron, beaded carvings and surmounted with carved shell motif. The chairs with manchettes, the uphols...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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