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
19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Bombe Balcony Railing
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Bombe Balcony Railing is a stunning work of the metal sculptor's art! Hand-forged during the heyday of the Napoleon III Period, it feature...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Louis XIV style French gilt-bronze mounted wood boulle marquetry casket box, circa 1895
Known in French as a carré de toilette, this casket has canted corners with lavi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak is a marvel of hand-craftsmanship and traditional techniques that have been handed down for centuries! Utilizing dense, ol...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut & Leather Arm Chairs - Pair
By Pearson Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless! This is a pair of French style carved walnut and leather bergere chairs by Pearson Co., a subdivision of Hickory Chair. The rich saddle leather has a nice patina. The cushi...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV draw leaf dning table is a superlative example of the high quality furnishings that have been produced in the region for centuries! The clever design has t...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
By Jean Bérain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and monumentally scaled French 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror, in the manner of Jean Berain. The central beveled mirror plate of this stunning mirror is...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XIV Period 17th Century Armchairs. Made of Richly Patinated Circassian Walnut with a deep lustrous color. Arched Backs over elegant carved swe...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Versailles Style Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern "Versailles". The glass part is single piece blown into the gilt bronze frame featuring "Fluer de Lis" ornaments.
France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Height 2...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of sculpture that also happens to be a comfortable chair! Hand-carved from select French blonde...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern, in the manner of Baccarat. The elongated molded and cut-glass body s...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XlV Metal & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Midcentury Louis XlV Style Cast Metal Coffee Table
Coloration: ...
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Painted Bookcase Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique bookcase was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1870. The traditional display cabinet built of two separate parts, rests on a straight bottom plinth base. The top ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell With Original Cobalt Blue Ink Pot
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unleash the Spirit of French Louis XVI: Antique gilt Bronze Inkwell Transport yourself to a time of artistic brilliance with this captivating antique gilt bronze inkwell, meticulousl...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Siege of Arras Floor Screen
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Louis XIV Siege of Arras floor screen, 19th century, a four panel screen with paper lithograph laid down on wooden panels, depicting the schematic pla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th Century Italian Walnut Burl Inlaid Louis XIV Secretary Drop Leaf Desk.
Trim three-drawer bureau chest featuring secretary drop lid with lock and key revealing small drawers and compartments. Beautiful walnut veneers and solids with rosewood inlaid detail. Handsome hardware, hinges and pulls. Lock and key.
Due to the curved shape of the desk and components, some measures are a close approximation.
Exterior measures of the desk: 39" W x 20.5" D x 40.75" H
99.1 cm W x 52 cm D x 103.5 cm H
Opened drop lid desk...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century French XIV Walnut Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century French Louis XIV walnut sofa with gracefully curved back, the seat supported by turned front legs and turned center stretcher.
Newly upholstered in rich brown color velv...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Os De Mouton Tapestry Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of French 19th century os de mouton carved walnut side chairs in colorful needlepoint upholstery held by large brass studs. The handwoven fabric depicts lush imagery of dense ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Oversized Antique Louis XIV Vernis Martin Decorated Giltwood & Ormolu Vitrine
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized Antique Louis XIV Vernis Martin Decorated & Mirrored Giltwood Vitrine with Courting S...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is truly timeless! Gracefully contoured frames include a double arched seatback crown ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
French Boulle Bureau Plat / Library Table, Late 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional French Boulle bureau plat has the English feel of a library table with the four rams head mounted bronze fluted legs terminating in a br...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
French Régence Bronze Mounted Rosewood Commode
By Matthieu Criaerd
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The shaped brèche d'Alep marble top, above a bombé form body with two short and two long drawers spaced with brass insets and with bronze pulls, the corners mounted with bronze Grecian mask...
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1720s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French Louis XIV style carved walnut settee with caned back and seat. The down cushion is vintage but in decent shape and about 5” thick. It has a nice ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and style. This chair is not just a piece of furniture; it's a work of art that will el...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Antique French Carved Oak Center Side Table Hexagon Two-Tier Shelf c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak center side table hexagon two-tier with lower shelf.
~Heavily carved antique French oak center table~
~Striking hexagon shaped upper and lower tier, e...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Pair of French 17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Of generous proportions, beautiful turned front legs and stretchers, scrolling arms, Antique faded and worn Needlepoint, not of the period, the legs have additions of 2" at the botto...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Limoges Fine Porcelain Plate Hand Painted with French Fragonard Romantic Scene
By Limoges, (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage limoges France fine porcelain round decorative blue and gold.
Elegant fine porcelain decorative plate hand painted scene with a romantic lovers scene in a garden, cobalt royal blue and rich gilding throughout, after the painting of French artist Fragonard, signed Fragonard on bottom left.
Elegant precious Limoges fine porcelain to add to your French Porcelain collection.
Hand painted and finely decorated collectible french porcelain in the Sevres Chateau France style.
Limoges made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Style Bronze Ormolu Commode Dresser
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, commode chest you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful commode is statement p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 65 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light Hanging lantern. The elongated molded and glass body surmounted with a Royal Crown with ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut Louis XIV style armchair from the 19th century with rectangular slanted back, large scrolling arms, carved acanthus leaves motifs, scrolling legs and carved cross str...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French 19-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Molded Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern. The top surmounted with a Royal Crown among leaves an acanthus, the bottle-shaped c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Custom Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Stools by Formations, CA, USA
By Formations
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st Century Custom Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Stools by Formations, CA, USA
Marked with Formations label to underside
Description:
A richly detailed pair of Louis XIV-style sto...
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2010s American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian, Lombardia, Late Baroque Pair of Walnut, Ebonized, & Upholstered Benches
Located in Atlanta, GA
having rectangular seats newly upholstered in white linen atop frames of turned walnut with ebonized moldings, the legs joined by elaborately shaped x-form stretchers with three turn...
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1710s Italian 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
Louis XIV Style Carved Gilt Foliate Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XIV Style solid Carved Giltwood Foliate Crest Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Measures 46" in width, 2.25" in depth x 35" in height and 41.5" in height to the top of the crest.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
6 Baker Louis XIV Style Upholstered and Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 44 in W: 22 in D: 25 1/4 in SH: 19 in
Bring the opulence and regal sophistication of the French Baroque period into your home with this exquisite set of six Louis XI...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Louis XIV Period Lyonnaise Chateau Bonnetiere
Located in Birmingham, AL
Rare and difficult to find Louis XIV period chateau bonnetiere. Solid walnut. An exceptional example from the Lyon region of France, renown in the 1700s for its superior production o...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Marble Top Console is an ideal choice for making a visual statement with subtle style and grace! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak, it features ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine and Large French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt-bronze and beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV late 17th Century Beechwood Armchair
Located in Troy, NY
French Louis XIV late 17th century Beechwood Armchair of very comfortable Size and proportions, excellent color and solid pegged construction. The wavy arms supported by beautifully ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
French Walnut & Galleried Marble Top Bouillotte Candle Stand / Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood (walnut) and Marble Inset Low Wine Table. Early 20th Century French Walnut & Galleried Marble Top Bouillotte Candle Stand. Measures 13.5" in width, 13.5" in...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Rare 17th Century Gold Leaf Wood and Mercury Mirror, circa 1600
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare museum-quality gilded carved oak mirror originated from France. The piece was crafted in the 17th Century. The exceptional piece of decoration boasts a high-quality Louis X...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion's Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Stool features tailored architecture and masculine adornment, plus an original painted finish that makes it more compatible with today's casual ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil Lamp
Fine French handcrafted cast iron oil Betty lamp with decorative rooster 18th century French Louis XIV
Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style Carved and Custom Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is a 20th century French style heavily carved mahogany console table with an amazing custom painted finish in a distressed French gray and ivory. It is u...
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Late 20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Louis XIV Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Louis XIV Buffet is a handsome piece that will add just the right amount of storage and display surface to any room! Hand-crafted from solid planks of old-growth oak, i...
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1840s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clock ~ Cartel was sculpted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak to create a work of art for your wall that was also originally designed to provi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
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1930s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Italian, Emiliana, LXIV Period Paneled Walnut Secretary Cabinet, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a multi-level molded cornice atop a two piece cabinet with paneled doors above and below, the bottom seciton with a flp-down front supported by recessed slides, the interiors ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Marble Plateau Coffee Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and rare Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period marble plateau coffee table. The rectangular plateau is raised by striking 19th...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XIV Style White and Veined White Cultured Cast-Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century.
Measures:
Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm)
Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)
Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm)
Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm)
Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm)
Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm)
Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Cultured marble...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s
Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular tank base with a decorative rooster finial.
8.75 tall x 5....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Oak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Louis XIV style oak dining room chairs, circa 1900. With a cupids bow crest rail, upholstered seats, turned front legs and stretcher bars. Upholstery with brass nail trim. C...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Style Console in Blonde Walnut and Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic table from France, circa 1880, this console has been hand-carved with motifs in the style of Louis XIV. The beautiful blonde walnut wood was carved by a master-level eben...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of 18th Century French Os Du Mouton Walnut Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 18th century French walnut armchairs with chapeau de gendarme form backs, H-shaped os du mouton carved stretchers, and recent tan leather u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare French Brass Repousse Three-Dimensional Cushion Mirror Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous "cushion" mirror with a brass repousse ornamental frame and wood frame. The mirror dates to the early 1900s era and is in very good condition with no silver loss o...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.