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
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
Matched Pair Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs ,, Amazing design,, Great color and patina.. weathered arm-rests.. Extremely comfortable, Hand Delivery avail to New York Cit...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons 'Chenets'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Louis XIV Style Counter ~ Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV style Counter ~ Bar is perfect for efficient entertaining! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features carved detail on the front panels which would appear to be doors...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
Louis XV Commode by Hubert Roux
Located in Dallas, TX
a signed Louis XV commode with three drawers above two long drawers, they have raised panels with carved c curves, a heavily carved apron, signed H. ROUX on the left side in the uppe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
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
Louis XIV Walnut Sideboard with Geometric Panels, Lombardy-Piedmont, 17th Centur
Located in Atlanta, GA
A majestic and architecturally balanced Louis XIV period sideboard from the Lombardy-Piedmont region of Northern Italy, dating to the 17th century. Crafted in solid walnut with a pow...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XIV hand-carved armchairs recall the glory years of the Sun King, and feature timeless styling inspired by classicism with Baroque flair. Each chair has bee...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Sycamore
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Blanc De Chine Floral Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Blanc de Chine porcelain floral vase/lamp. Beautifully designed with raised floral relief all around the lamp. Wonderful visual and craftsmanship.
31.5" to top of socke...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Vanity Bench with Tapestry is a special find, indeed! Sculpted in the bold scrollwork and prominent carved ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
19th Century Country French Liegoise Confiturer ~ Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Liegoise Confiturer ~ Cabinet was hand-crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous white oak by the master artisans of Liege. The storied region has centur...
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1870s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Boîte À Bijouax, Signed Tahan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle Boîte à Bijoux, signed "Tahan - Fournisseur du Roi" (Royal cabinetmake...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of neoclassical benches with caned seats, rolled arms and cushions for the seats. Black lacquer on the hardwood frames with Stenciled gilt floral work on the front and b...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer
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
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Freestanding Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Italian late 17th century early 18th century Louis XIV Period giltwood and marble freestanding console from Rome. This superb console is raised by hand...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Italian 17th century Louis XIV period, circa 1680 white carrara marble statue of a man and his dog. The striking statue, carved out of one solid marble block, is raised on a rectangular base. The extremely well sculpted statue...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Louis XIV Stle J.A. Olson Permaflect Giltwood Wall Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror offers rectangular foliate and scroll decorated surround and oval beveled mirror, en verso original label, 20th century
Measures: 32.5...
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19th Century American Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Cartel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu cartel clock. The clock is raised on its original wall mounting stand with a lovely foliate bottom finial ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV Secretary or Bookcase with Embossed Brass
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Flemish Louis XIV secretary or bookcase with embossed brass combines the talents of a master furniture crafter with the artistry of a metal sculptor! Fashioned with a cl...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV side chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally ergonomic, designed before the word "ergonomic" had even been coined! High, S-curved sea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Composition
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Kingwood, Walnut, Ormolu and Marble Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. Kingwood, burl Walnut, ormolu, and Brèche marble side table. The table is raised by impressive square tapered le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood bench. The long bench is raised on six legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column, foliate deco...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Magnificent Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in the Louis XIV Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent gilt bronze and crystal chandelier in the Louis XIV style. 17 Lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 55" diameter 36".
CW3450.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ebony, Ormolu, Pewter and Tortoiseshell Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and rare French 19th century Louis XIV St. ebony, ormolu, pewter, and tortoiseshell Boulle Bureau Mazarin desk. The seven drawers, one door d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Pewter
French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and finely detailed French 17th century Louis XIV st. Walnut bench. This handsome Walnut bench is supported by five circular turned and mottled designed front legs and fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France during the 1700s, this pair of gilt bronze candlesticks feature highly contoured and curved bases are mirrored by the recessed lobes that embellish the shafts and capi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
"Versailles" Style Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Versailles" gilt bronze hall fixture. The canopied support featuring a crown with "Fleur de Lis". The body frame with beveled glass panels, decorated with Atlantes, shells, lions ma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom foliate finial below beautiful pierced a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Clock Stamped ‘DENIERE A PARIS”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu clock stamped 'DENIERE A PARIS". The clock is raised by square tapered fluted feet with fine...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Limoges France Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Dish Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Limoges porcelain ashtray in a rectangular shape featuring a beautiful gold trellis and roses design with gold trim, made in France. The hand painted decor is stunning and the ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sconces Style of Andre Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century silvered bronze wall appliques after the original Louis XIV period designs by Andre Charles Boulle.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 18th century Louis XIV period double framed giltwood mirror. The original mirror plate is framed within a carved band in a satin and burnished finish and an elegan...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful mid-18th century French commode is made of oak with its original patina. It has original bronze hardware too.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Bench Ottoman with Gorgeous Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French walnut Louis XIV stool or bench, richly carved. Original tapestry in blue green and cream accent colors with brass tacking. Wonderful tucked in a corner or under a con...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Louis XIV style High Back Throne Like Armchair Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of elegant and stately manor-like throne sitting chairs in the style of Louis XIV.
Chairs are strong and sturdy and the fabric is in very good condition with no rips or stains.
...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Set of 4 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Tulipwood Armchairs in Damask
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and desirable set of 4 Dutch Marquetry walnut armchairs. They date to the 1940-50s era and most likely are from the Netherlands. The chairs feature fantastic burnished...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV St. Ormolu Five Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu sconces. Each richly chased Ormolu sconce is set on a most decorative back plate decorated by large acanthus leaves and a central female figure with her hair braided...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A French late 19th century Louis XIV st. Rosewood and Ormolu vitrine cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive French late 19th century Louis XIV st. Rosewood and Ormolu vitrine cabinet. The vitrine is raised on a scalloped apron with rounded corners. The sides have a quarte...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Ebony, Walnut and Brass Boulle Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XIV st. Napoleon III period Ebony, Walnut and brass Boulle cabinet vitrine. The two door vitrine is raised by a strai...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Italian, Tuscany, Louis XIV Period Larice Bench, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely a pew from a private chapel this bench features a shallow seat with tall back and side supports shaped and scrolled resting on bracket feet
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Mounted Serves Urn Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Most likely these were urns converted to lamps in their beginning. Bronze mounts are very fine. The hand painted scenes are very detailed. The fluer de lis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli. Measures 21" in width, 2" in depth and 37" in height.
Category
20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Composition
French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond f...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Marble Roman Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and stately Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and marble Roman console. The freestanding octagonal console is raised by handsome robust legs, with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gobelins Inspired Chateau Neuf Saint-Germain Tapestry with Louis XIV Style
By Charles Le Brun, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73692 Charles le Brun Gobelins Inspired Château Neuf Saint-Germain Tapestry with Louis XIV Style, Wall Hanging 06'00 x 07'03. This hand-woven wool Louis X...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Metal Five Light Electric Wall Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Metal Five Light Electric Sconces,
They stand 27 1/4 inches tall, 11" in width, 11" in depth.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier, Signed Vian
By Henry Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier, signed Vian. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful and richly chased floral finial leading...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Cupboard Armoire with Pegged Construction
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French Cupboard Armoire with Pegged Construction in oak, hand carved with rustic patina.
Keys included
(items inside not included)
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
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
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
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
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.