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
19thc French Antique Louis XIV Dore Bronze Grand Mirrored Wall Sconce - Cherubs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XIV Bronze Grand Bevelled Wall Sconce. With cherub/ putti detail.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$860 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
19th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Carved Bench
Located in New York, NY
19th Century, Louis XIV style walnut carved bench with velvet upholstery. The bench has a solid walnut carved frame.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier will make any room sparkle with opulence! Crafted from finely embossed and cast brass, it features an intricately designed body t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a great choice for adding timeless style with superb functionality to any room!...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Magnificent Pendant featuring the head of Apollo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Apollo Pendant, A Magnificent Pendant depicting the head of Apollo "The Sun God" surrounded by 32 crystal rays. 8 lights.
Louis XV Style. Europe, Modern...
Category
20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Composition
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas relief across its entire facade! This superlative instant family heirloom is sized to sufficiently display almost any prized heirlooms, collection, or library! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it boasts a reverse contoured crown with four distinctive tiers. The top tier was carved in French egg...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style ottoman. The ottoman has original fuchsia velvet upholstery with a painted wood frame.
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$3,100
French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu floor lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu floor lamp. This exceptional lamp is raised by three fluted topie shaped feet supporting...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid 19th Century French Walnut Library Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Walnut Library Table. Beautiful Patina & Condition purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Marble Balustrades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XIV st. marble balustrades. Each is raised on a straight mottled Gris St. Anne marble base. Black Belgian marble columns support each side with a white Carrera marble façade with intricately carved and inlaid marble rosettes...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XIV Beechwood and Needlework-Lined Occasional Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lovely Louis XIV period occasional table with later needle-work top and raised on ring-turned baluster legs joined by an X-form stretcher.
Measures: 25" H x 27 3/4" W x 16 1/2" D
...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
$556 Sale Price
68% Off
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim.
Elegant fine vintage Limoges porcelain with 22-karat gold painted trinket small dish vide poche catchall.
French vintage Limoges dish in cobalt royal blue with fine gold trim and handles.
The cobalt blue, rectangular shaped dish features a country scene with a courting couple after the Fragonard 19th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish painted bombe commode with faux marble top is a wonderful example of meticulous craftsmanship combined with an artistic hand-painted finish! From the four talon and b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most impressive pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu candelabras. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by a triangular base with three delicate tapered flut...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Marble Top Console is an exquisite example of the style named after the Sun King that combined Baroque ornamentation with classical architecture ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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
French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
newly reupholstered shabby chic tropical island...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Display Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV marble top walnut display buffet for those who wish to possess an exquisitely rendered, beautifully styled focal centerpiece to a room that performs mul...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Country French wrought Iron Andirons display the obvious talents of the metalsmith who created the set, which includes t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Walnut Louis XIV commode is a study in understated elegance! Finely contoured facade defines four spacious drawers that are very deep to make a truly functional p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style gilt bronze 8-arm chandelier
Date: Late 19th/20th c.
Origin: France
Dimensions: 30"h x 30" in
The channeled baluster-form central stem set with neoclassical masks and floral canopy, issuing eight floral scroll arms ending in electrified candlesticks...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Bleached Oak Bench with Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant 19th-century French bench, crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XIV style, brings refined craftsmanship and rich texture to any interior. The solid oak frame has been bleache...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
A French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen. This wonderful fire screen is raised by a trio of Giltwood scrolled foliate legs on cast...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Ebony and Reverse Painted Glass Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period ebony and reverse painted glass cabinet on stand. The cabinet is raised...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ebony
Pair Of French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Ormolu And Rock Crystal Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of French 17th century Louis XIV period ormolu and rock crystal candelabras, circa 1680. Each eight arm girandole is raised by a circula...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue on Marble Base, circa 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau, circa late-19th century, France. This gilt ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Yellow Alep Breccia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This petite chamber-sized mantel is carved in the style of Louis XIV with doucine molding on the front of the traverse and of the legs. The shelf front and sides demonstrate 1.25" og...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece.
France, circa 1920. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 61", diameter 48".
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Oversized Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Oversized Louis XIV style ottoman with brass casters and upholstered in leather.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Gray Washed Fruitwood Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Gray Washed Fruitwood marble top buffet is a superlative example of fine French craftsmanship created from luxurious indigenous fruitwood and topped with ele...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair Of Grand 19th C. French Bronze Five Candle Light Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large and heavy five arm antique bronze candle sconces with elaborate sinuous leafy arms, back and a tall top socket. The Pair retain the original Copper tubing presumably once utilized for gas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Children's Size Louis XIV Style Painted Fauteuil, or Doll's Armchair
Located in Manhasset, NY
A chic French, Louis XIV style fauteuil, circa 1940s, distress painted frame with padded back and armrests, floral fabric (poor condition) with nailhead decoration, raised on cabriol...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Northern Italian Louis XIV Period Guilloché Carved Walnut Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Northern Italian, expertly hand carved walnut frame in the guilloche' manner with a modern mirrorplate
Category
Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality mid-19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu clock. The clock is raised by four tapered fluted legs decorated with acanthus leaves. The scalloped shaped c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Very Rare early 18th Century Period French Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror with Birds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special and rare find. This Louis XIV period 1700-1720s era mirror is done in a gorgeous original gold leaf finish and intricately carved with birds, floral arangements and...
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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$7,196 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Console with Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV marble top console with mirror is a magnificent collaboration between expert and talented artisans from th...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu and Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off a lantern still situated in the Palais de Versailles, which wa...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Rose Garlands Photograph Frame
Located in New York, NY
Classic French Louis XVI style antique gilt bronze photograph frame
19th Century
This beautiful French frame features a large, lovely ornate bow at the crest and rose garlands along ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood and Grand Antique Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale French 19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood and Grand Antique marble freestanding console. The console is raised by fine square foliate feet below block res...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered - 2 piece set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis Style Carved Ornate Parlor Set Newly Upholstered in a High End Purple Mohair - 2 Piece Set
This beautiful set includes a settee and armchair...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Fine Large 19th Century Regence Gilded and Hand Carved Large Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Regence gilded and hand carved large mirror. Finely detailed. Original gilding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Regence Carved Bombe Two-Tone Painted "Buffet Deux Corps"
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement of beauty in your home with this grand Regence period "buffet deux-corps"! Crafted in Paris, France, circa 1730 and almost 12 feet tall, the monumental antique oak buffet sits on a wide bottom plinth, and has reverse serpentine...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French early 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces. Each two arm sconce is centered by a striking and richly chased bottom foliate reserve with beautiful oak...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Carved Oak Chest Trunk Side Table on Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a rustic look to home with this elegant antique side table. Crafted in France circa 1860, the sturdy, Baroque style trunk is dressed w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors
Very fine 19th century antique French Louis XIV style giltwood rectangular mirrors. The baroque style delicate wood and gesso...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Provincial Louis XIV Period Os de Mouton Oak Side Table
Located in Troy, NY
Small 17th century side table or desk, charming country piece of nice proportion and warm color, three-board top above one drawer, wavy Os de Mouton legs joined by conforming stretch...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of 19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu five arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised on a square base with canted corners flanked by scrolling acanthus leaves...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Painted and Partial Gilt Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style painted and partial gilt bench, late 20th century. With a linen upholstered top, 4 Louis XIV style legs with gilt decoration, joined by an H shaped stretcher bar. The...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly impressive and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror. This wonderful mirror with its original mirror plate and gilding is framed with...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Armchairs in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Armchairs in Stripped Oak are an excellent example of the fine craftsmanship for which the region is so well known. Artisans developed their trades for ce...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut rock crystal double light wall sconces embellished with a central cut rock crystal vase embellis...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Style Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ebony, brass, giltwood and ormolu Boulle st. pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by fine giltwood feet b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive large-scale Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period patinated wood, giltwood, faux painted marble, and scagliola console. The freestanding conso...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Scagliola, Wood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Patinated Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period patinated iron and tole chandelier. The nine arm chandelier is cent...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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