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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
Luxury Interior Design Fireplace Mantel In Rich And Colourful Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Louis XIV style, 19th century, antique fireplace surround in a overwhelming rich color marble. A very decorative chimney piece and perfect to fit a square firebox. Material & Co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XVI Style Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century parquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top, opening to reveal compartments within, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on elegant cabriole leg...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Antique Porquier Beau French Faience Pottery Cruet Set with Base, Ewers & Lids
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique French Porquier Beau faience cruet stand. Complete with the original base, ewers or small pitchers, and conforming lids. Decorated ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Delft, Faience

Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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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

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Giltwood

20th Century Antique Louis XIV Style Palisander Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Berlin, DE
Chasedt bronze are distinctive and of exceptionally good quality. High-right corpus. In the articulated front, there are two wide doors with an infill filled...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Mecca and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period mecca and gilt metal chandelier. The fifteen arm chandelier is centered by a fine carved pear shaped bottom fi...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says 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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Pair Of 18th Century Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Bilzen, BE
Pair of gilded bronze candlesticks from the 18th century. Round, stepped base decorated with foliage and stylized shells, the stems are finely chiseled in a rocaille style. Normal we...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Brass

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

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Beech

"Plan de Paris" - Antique Recreation of a Map of Paris
Located in New York, NY
Printed in the Early 20th Century, this antique "Plan de Paris" is a recreation of an earlier map from 1710, originally commissioned by Louis XIV. It was an intricately rendered view...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paper

Pair of 18th Century Fauteuils Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in our Ronnie fabric, these 18th-century fauteuils have the elegant silhouettes and stately proportions associated with Louis ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Faux Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and faux marble console. The freestanding console is raised by four elegant slender cabriole legs with handsome hoof f...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Marble and Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. black Belgian marble and ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by a unique and most elegant black Belgian marble base w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu

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

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Ormolu

Palace Size French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive pair of 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze andirons. A festive fire is one of the great pleasures of winter and the warm glow of firelight on the fine French gilt bronze of these magnificent andirons will transform any room. Each composed of a circular reeded plinth topped with a handsome urn shaped finial and resting on a superb scrolled base with a central sea shell motif, acanthus leaf sides and beautifully modelled pomegranite form feet. Acorn shaped log stops. Original gilding, fine details of the decorative elements and substantial original log supports. Height: 23.5 inches Width: 10 inches Depth: 25.5 inches (from the fron of the andiron to the back of the log holder) Weight: approximately 45 lbs. Louis XIV style or Louis Quatorze, the official style during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715), is most closely associated with Versailles. It features grand proportions, harmonious design elements and was highly influential on the architectural development of some of the greatest cities of Europe, certainly Paris. Francois Mansart, Louis Le Vau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house del...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Large Louis XVI Style Four-Light Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large Louis XVI style gilt bronze cylindrical four-light lantern. This large lantern is of cylindrical form with four ribbed uprights supporting a frame with beaded swags and ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is hand forged of wrought iron. It is beautifully decorated and carved. The trammel was used for cooking to regul...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown. The fireback has...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with arms of France. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XIV style fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Boulle Style Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Impressive,very fine quality large antique 19 century pedestal in the Louis XIV period style of André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732) measuring 52 1/2 inches tall, with gilt bronze moun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Louis XIV Period Manual Turnspit
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron. The condition is good. Louis XIV Period. Origin: France.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves combines elegance with versatility creating a table your family will enjoy for generations! Hand-crafted from sumptuous Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV period 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 resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with horses, two pillars of Hercules, and the date of production of the fireback, 1691. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and s...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Gallic Cocks. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 18th-century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Louis XIV Period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XIV Period 18th Century Walnut Buffet with Carved Quatrefoil Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV period walnut buffet from the 18th century with two drawers over two doors, carved X-Form and quatrefoil motifs. Indulge in the regal elegance of this 18th-century...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pilla...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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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

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Bronze

French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet with a stand for the handle of the pan. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condit...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Spring' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of the spring. The fireback is from the Louis XIV Period. The fireback has a natural brown patina and can be made black...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Early 18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period 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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Original Historical Bicolor Stone Fireplace Mantel – Timeless French Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic Louis XIV-style fireplace surround is a stunning expression of French architectural refinement, carved from hard Corton stone — a prized limestone renowned for its war...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The date of production, 1735, is also cast in the fireback. The two pillars stand for the club of Hercu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, 20th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a majo...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Rare 18th Century Italian Tuscany Solid Walnut Antique Nightstand
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this rare and valuable Italian antique bedside table dating back to the first decades of the 18th Century. Made of solid walnut wood and featuring a front with decorative...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 19th c. French Gilt Bronze Inkwell
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

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Bronze

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful late 17th or early 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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 is since then a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Gold Plate, Brass

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood. The chair is very simple and essential. The legs...
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1650s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century Louis XIV Trivet, France, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireplace trammel. The trammel is hand forged of wrought iron. It is beautifully decorated and carved. The trammel was used for cooking to regul...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XIV and it is from that period. The shovel is in good condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Hanging Trivet, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French hanging trivet made of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into. It was used in com...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought 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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