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
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
17th Century Louis XIV Period 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.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
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.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Early 18th Century French Baster, Louis XIV Period
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV Style fireplace baster made of wrought iron. The baster was used to poor juice over the food during grilling.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Louis XIV Period 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.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period 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 good working condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17/18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th/18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological vir...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century, Antique Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, Walnut, with Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 18th century, important Italian antique commode chest of drawers, in solid walnut, with inlaid on front drawers. Polished to wax
Chest of dr...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Palatial Sienna Marble Over Door Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
A palatial sienna marble over door ornament, depicting horns of plenty pouring fruits and flowers. At the center oval shield with cresting, Italy, circa ...
Category
1860s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Antique Fireplace Surround From Dijon In Luxury Corton Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique stone fireplace surround. This colourful fireplace was reclaimed from a french country style home in Dijon. The capital city of Burgundy.
Timeless and unique small fireplace surround...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XIV Period 'Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Fine Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1860
By Etienne Le Hongre
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze figural candlesticks.
French, circa 1860.
A fine pair of Louis XIV style gilt bronze figural candlesticks, with stems cast as female...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian, Emiliana, Louis XIV/XV Shaped Walnut 4-Door Credenza, 2ndq 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
this important and rare credenza, constructed entirely of walnut, straddles the periods of Louis XIV and Louis XV and is both scantonata and serpentine in shape, the top with a molde...
Category
1730s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Fireplace In Brown Belgian Marble Unique And Exceptional Rare 18Th Centu
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original Belgian beautiful antique chimney piece in Rochefort Abbey marble (Belgian Trappist Beer) is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. It ...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Tables with Marque
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted mahogany tables with marquetry inlay
Measures: 29 x 23 x 23 inches (73.7 x 58.4 x 58.4 cm).
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Early 18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Period 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Soest, NL
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....
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
LATE 17th-EARLY 18th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV WALNUT BENCHES
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of benches of small dimensions, made of solid carved walnut. The backrest, sides and legs feature a refined carving with molded scrolls, which gives a touch of class. Bo...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French 17th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XIV period. The fireplace grate is hand forged of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Giltwood Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Glass
17th Century Italian Louis XIV Carved Walnut Antique Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important and rare antique Italian of the period Louis XIV chest of drawers, 1680. On the front three large and useful drawers. The first drawer has a very rare feature, the front op...
Category
1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
Early 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century Louis XIV Period Manual Turnspit
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful early 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron. The condition is good. Louis XIV Period. Origin: France.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th- 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity, the ‘Pilla...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique 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 period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand f...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble & Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu and Satinwood Inlaid Bombay Commode with Green Marble Top 20...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Soest, NL
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. The cros...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut, 2-Door and 2-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period walnut commode, from the Pietmont region. This two-door and two-drawer commode are raised on an ebonized fruitwood moulded...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Buxy Stone Fireplace Surround Extra Large 18th Century
Located in Beervelde, BE
Large French fireplace surround in the famous Buxy stone. Buxy is a small village in the Beaujolais region. Unusual wide statement decor element from the 18th century.
Dimensions:
19...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Late 19th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror With Birds
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this mirror because it is so unusual with its carved giltwood garland that concludes with two doves. It is a late 19th century French carved giltwood mirror in very good condi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Rare Limestone Fireplace From France With Exceptional Artempo Patina With Depth
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand original Fine French LXIV Period Fireplace Surround in limestone with a fantastic original patina. This Chimney piece has a silky feeling when touching it and reflects the ligh...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French School, circa 1700 Judith and Her Handmaiden with the Head of Holofernes
Located in London, by appointment only
French School, circa 1700 Judith and her handmaiden with the head of Holofernes, with sleeping guards in an architectural setting; and Alexander holding Parmenio's letter, defiantly ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paper
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 be...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1719.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 1840s Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Accents and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut fauteuil from the mid-19th century, with delicately carved accents and newer upholstery, exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Created in France du...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900.
Laurel leaves.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Commode Mazarine, Regence Chest of Drawers, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique chest of drawers - so-called Commode Mazarine
France
Walnut, burl wood, etc.
First half of 18th century.
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 x 115 x 66 cm
Description:
French Regence chest of drawers...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Polychrome and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XIV st. polychrome and giltwood mirror. The original beveled mirror plate is framed within a most decorative twisted rope designed band and Fine mo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
1880 Mirror Venice Octagonal has Front Wall Silvering Mercury Oxyded
Located in Paris, FR
Mirror Venice octagonal silvering mercury, center is beveled, good condition, circa 19th century.
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patin...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Cast Stone Statue of 'Harvest' on Pedestal Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical Cast Stone Statue of 'Harvest' on Pedestal Base
This is a substantial sculpture in two parts, the 17th century dressed seated w...
Category
20th Century English Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique French Louis XIV Style Highback Settee c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique French Louis XIV Style Highback Settee, dating back to the late 19th century, is a stunning example of neoclassical design. The settee’s high, curved back provides a sta...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars, four IHS monograms and the date of production 1707. In the center is a coat of arms of a bishop or cardinal. The coat of arms...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful French 17th century fireplace basket or fire grate. The fireplace grate consists of Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and wrought iron, with a recently forged grate ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Hand Forged 17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small pieces of meat or other food quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th Dutch fireback of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period.
Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the unce...
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chique French Royal Brêche Violet Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Ready for either classic or timeless Chique interior design. The colors works well with contemporary and modern high end art work. This original fireplace surround has lots of charac...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mazarine Chest Of Drawers / Commode From The Beginning Of The 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb Louis XIV period Mazarine chest of drawers in thuya burl, rosewood, boxwood and walnut veneer
It opens with four drawers on four rows with crosspieces
museum quality piece fro...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hand Forged 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Rotating Gridiron
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small pieces of meat or other food quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or els...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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