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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Style: Louis XIV
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Marble Top Center / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful early French Louis XIV style center table with serpentine marble top. The top is not attached. Note the beautiful pati...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, arched tight back and seat. The chairs upholstered in an embroidered fabric with purple stylized flowers and floral abstra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Superbe French Pairs of Iron Sconces
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe French pairs of iron sconces.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Two-Tiered Bookcase ~ China Buffet is a magnificent example of fine furniture craftsmanship melded with timeless style! Utilizing hand-select quarter-s...
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1880s Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cost. It is in...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Writing Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This writing table is made of walnut with wonderful patine.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Pair of Red Laquered Bureau Plat Desks
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful pair of French red laquered partners bureau platt desk, with outstanding ormolu mounts, three opening drawers to one side and dummy drawers to the opposite side, dark bro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1754
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France, dated 1754. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
END OF THE 17th CENTURY LOUIS XIV WARDROBE IN SOLID WALNUT
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful wardrobe made entirely of solid walnut, with doors and sides finely carved with geometric tiles, which give an elegant and sophisticated decorative effect. The hat has a si...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. 20th century.
The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter with st...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French 17th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. The reminder plate reads Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th Century. The coalition tried to restrict the power of the French King Louis the...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symbolized roy...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930s Triple Lights Glazed French Lantern Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Torquay, GB
1930s glazed French Lantern.
Art deco era ceiling suspension ceiling with 3 bulbs.
Gorgeous lantern with enough light to soften any dull room.
Solid brass frame with elegant flouncy...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Fine hand-forged Louis XIV period fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 20th Century Salon Chair in Antique French Taste, Giltwood, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 20th century salon chair in the antique French taste, giltwood dating to circa 1970.
Attractive and comfortable salon c...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Belgian Brown Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian vintage fireplace surround in a brown marble in Louis XIV style of the 19th century. Timeless design for unique home experience.
Measures:
136 cm exterior width 53.54 inch
11...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
Large 17th century French Louis XIV period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
This product weighs more t...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XIV Wrought Iron Console with Soleil Symbol/Fleur-de-Lis
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Louis XIV, Sun King, period wall console dates to the very beginning of the 1700s and has quite a unique design. The console has two pronounced curved legs at the front sides meant to rest against the wall. Each leg is connected by an impressive foliate designs, with a beautiful fleur-de-Lis central reserve. The powerful apron displays scrolled movements centering a fine carved sun symbol reserve. Each side is decorated in the same fashion. The serpentine shaped marble on this piece is of a beautiful color and typical of the period.
This rare antique wall console...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century French Gridiron
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French gridiron made of wrought iron. To prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or el...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Style Custom Painted Chests / Commodes By Dixie - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of French Louis XIV style chests with a custom finish by Dixie Furniture. The body is a blush with gray trim and ivory tops. They are marked with dovetail con...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Honey Color Beechwood Throne Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the original upholstery that has some wear on the seating s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron.
The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Half moon table with green leather openable luigi XIV
Located in Guazzora, IT
1. **Shape and Design**:
- **Closed shape**: Crescent-shaped, with the straight side to rest against a wall, which saves space when not in use.
- **Open form**: When the table ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Style Vitrine ~ Bookcase ~ Display Case
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Style Vitrine ~ Bookcase ~ Display Case is a remarkable design being only a foot deep, making it perfect for cozy rooms or high traffic areas, but with e...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Style Cane Back Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of painted Louis XVI style armchairs with generous proportions with caned backs and upholstered seats. These stylish chairs most often referred to as "fauteuil Marie Antoinette" feature "chapeau de gendarme", fluted legs. Comfortable, elegant and practical frames. Chairs are appropriate for Swedish Gustavian style, classical or modern decor. Great as head dining chairs...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved gilt wood armchair, dating from around the 1860-1880 period.
This is of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. It sits on turned and ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
18th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country hard limestone fireplace mantel which is specially commissioned for a vigneron, a person who cultivates grapes for wine making. The hardness of the stone reflects the ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Pair of Louis the 14th Style Bronze and Mirror Wall Lights
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large pair of 3 arms Louis the 14th wall lights is made of chiseled bronze with a mirror on its center. These sconces ar every impressive...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French fireback with four Saint Andrew's crosses and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Period Louis XVI Sterling Table Spoon, Paris, 1789
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period Louis XVI sterling table spoon, Paris, 1789
A tour de force of the Louis XVI style with applied medallion handle. The oval flat edge gold-...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
'De Grieksche A', Pieter Kocx - Dutch Delft plate with flower basket
Located in DELFT, NL
Beautiful 18th century Dutch Delft plate, made by Pieter Kocx, owner of 'De Grieksche A', 1701-1722.
This decor with a flower basket and flying birds was very beloved and mostly kno...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Faience
Late 17th C Louis XIV Italian Walnut Scrittorio Con Scarabattolo, Burl & Inlay
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 17th Century Louis XIV Italian walnut secretary cabinet, termed a Scrittorio con Scarabattolo, with thick burled walnut drawer fronts and striking carved fruitwood inlay. Fine R...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the Arms of France and Navarre.
Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe that produced mon...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Low Bell Base Candlestick Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large brass low bell base candlestick, Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Measures: 24 cm high diameter base 16 cm. Free shipping.
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Antique Italian Painted Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Italian Painted Blue Side Table
The tabletop appears to have been professionally modified to increase the overall height of the table.
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1810s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 75 cm (29.5 inch).
The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
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
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Gigot Lamb Silver Plated Carving Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superbly presented Louis XIV style three piece 'Gigot' lamb carving set, comprising a carving knife, carving fork and leg-bone holder, or 'manche à gigot'. The leg-bone holder is a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian, Naples, Louis XIV Period Carved Mecca-Wood Marble Top Console, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Verona Antica serpentine shaped marble top resting atop a conforming frame of carved wood and covered in Mecca (silver gilt) with a time acquired gilt patina, the carvings of she...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 64.5 cm (25.4 inch).
The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV marble top buffet represents an elegant blend of neoclassical architecture and hand-carved embellishment insp...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French 'Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback with fleurs de lys, a cross, and the date of production 1765.
The fleurs de lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as fleurs de lys were u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions.
The perfect fireplace for original apartment decoration.
This 18th century period piece is ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this order is a small...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Antique German 'Jacobian Well' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with Jezus and a Samaritan woman at the Jacobian well.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon ...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV andirons. The andirons are made of bronze and wrought iron. They have a typical Louis XIV design which was popular during the 17th century. In France th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms'
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1741.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Huma...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, an IHS monogram and the date of production 1710.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Humanit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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.