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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
18th Century Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with pillars, the cross of Saint Andrew and the date of production 1732. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this sh...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 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 sinc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.    
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian, Emiliana, Late Louis XIV Period Carved Giltwood MIrror, ca. 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved in the early rococo style and covered in gold leaf, now fitted with a modern 1/4" mirrorplate
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1740s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, three IHS monograms, and the date of production 1736. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Hu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Large Scale French Gray &Gilt Metal Tole Sconces By Currey & Company - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of French gray and gilt metal tole sconces. They have a lovely scroll styling with gilt acanthus leaves throughout both of them. They are marked. I am not ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

Beautiful Louis XIV Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century. Walnut armoire.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with an Allegory of Love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. This p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Lacquered Wooden Frame In The Style Of The 17th Century, Italy, Late 19th/early
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Lacquered, gilded, and marble-effect painted wooden frame in the 17th-century style. Wear and chips consistent with age. Ideal for a mirror (sold as a frame, without mirror) ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Softwood

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table is certainly an uncommon design, with a boldly gadrooned six-sided top. Such a top performs like a round table, bu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV andirons made of bronze and wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good. They are fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

French 'Pillars with Crosses' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV fireplace fireback with two pillars and three crosses. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Louis XIV style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Rare Late 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Louis XIV Antique Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood antique sideboard. Equipped with three comfortable drawers and three beautiful doors. Beautiful large iron hinges can be se...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars of Hercules, a cross and the date of production 1737. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since ant...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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.  
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Polychromed & Upholstered Bench with floral Elements C1940 Measures - 19"H x 22"W x 16.75"D A vintage bench crafted in the Louis XIV style, dating to...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Monumental Louis XIV Altar Sticks
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Monumental early 18th Century French Louis XIV altar sticks.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Bernard De Bailliu "Pitti Palace, Venus Room", Engraved, 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of large engravings by Bernard Bailliu is a representation of the work done by Peter of Cortona on the ceiling of the Venus Room in the Pitti Palace...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Paper

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 8 Service 50 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

18th Century French 'Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Magnificent French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1720
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Magnificent fireback in excellent condition. The fireback is produced in 1720. The style if Louis XIV and it is from that period. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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 ...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Small 18th Century Corner Cabinet
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely corner cabinet with two curved doors from the 18th century Very fine French work with two small curved doors with ebony inlay. The cabinet has its key which works Very beaut...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French Louis XIV-style gilt bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders. A beautiful pair of Louis XIV-style bronze curtain holders or supports, or tiebacks. These curtain s...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights, Not Electrified
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Ormolu Wall Lights, Not Electrified France, circa 1900s This fine pair of Louis XVI-style ormolu wall lights is a stunning example of early 20th-century...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood And Silvered Mecca Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 18th century Louis XIV period Giltwood and silvered Mecca mirror. The mirror is raised on pierced tapering triangular shaped feet decorated by leaves and scrolled...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Flemish Louis XIV Period Burl Walnut Veneered Cushion-Form Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
the frame with a series of molded convex (cushion) edges divided by bands of ebonized walnut. retaining antique mirrorplate
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIV Marquetry Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XIV style commode from Grenoble with fine marquetry inlay of cherry, walnut and mahogany. Three dovetailed drawers with slightly serpentine front. Top ha...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the front piece looks clearer due to the original patina in real the difference is less...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

A French 19th century Louis XIV st.. ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom inverted foliate acorn finial below ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of Louis XIV style to your room! Topped with luxuriously veined marble that mixes ala...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Superb French Bergere Tub Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good French painted and parcel gilded bergere boudoir tub chair, original bergere in excellent overall condition. 27" high 29" wide 22" overall depth 13" seat height You are...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

Small Antique French Louis XIV Fireplace In Sandstone 18th Century Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
Small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone with beautiful patina. This reclaimed fireplace mantel has elegant jambs and is rare in its kind. It has some small artempo res...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Mid-Century Louis XIV Brass & Onyx Pedestal ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Louis XIV Brass & Onyx Pedestal ~ End Table will make the perfect platform for your special statue, vase or objet d'art. Crafted from solid cast brass in intricate detai...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Onyx, Brass

Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Italy in Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant early 20th century pair of Chiavari high back chairs, " Chiavarine" , by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi , Italy, mahogany ebonized. Restored and re-upholstered Measure i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany

Large 17th-18th Century Parisian 'Versailles Parquetry' Oak Refectory Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb large Parisian oak refectory table. The top is 17th Century heavy oak Louis XIV 'Versailles Parquetry'. With rich original colour and patina. With a later 18th century turned...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

French Riviera Style Limestone Fireplace Surround With Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century period fireplace surround in limestone. The patina is original from the multi-century layers. Authentic size and touch likely reflecting the light into the room. Measure...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century French Monumental Terracotta Cobalt Blue Glazed Vase-Urn
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French monumental terracotta cobalt blue glazed vase-urn This elegant palace sized French cobalt blue glazed terracotta floor vase from the 19th century, is a stunn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Terracotta

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 Century Italian of the Period Louis XIV 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 four large and useful drawers. Characterized by front of the drawers with rustic decor...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Leather Top Desk with Brass Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in France. A Louis XV style desk with brown tooled leather shaped top and brass banded edge with shell form mounts on the corners. The dark wood frame with lighter wood for the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Period Louis XIV Giltwood Mirror, circa 1700 Venice, Andrea Brustolon School
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Abuot this mirror Mirror attributable to the school of Andrea Brustolon This Louis XIV period mirror features rich and diffuse elegantly carved moti...
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Early 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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Stone

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Tonal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78738 Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, 04'00 x 05'03. Hailing from the northeast of İzmir in western Anatolia (now in Turkey), Ghiordes prayer rugs are characterized by their distinct design elements and historical significance in carpet weaving. Ensuring durability and longevity, they are crafted from high-quality silk and feature an angular prayer niche, known as a mihrab, which indicates the direction of Mecca for Muslim prayers. Surrounding the niche are decorative spandrels, often adorned with geometric patterns or floral motifs. Ghiordes rugs are valued for their craftsmanship, intricate designs, and importance in facilitating the practice of Islamic prayer...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk

Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design. Measures: 181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Early 17th Century French Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 17th century French landscape painting. Unframed.
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional bicolor hard stone original antique fireplace surround from the south of France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Pair of Large French 18th Century Louis XIV Brass Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A striking pair of large-scale French 18th century Louis XIV brass andirons. Crowned with flickering flame finials, these larger than life andirons are not only bold and commanding, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XIV Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Louis XIV oak cabinet showcases the grandeur and craftsmanship associated with the period. Constructed from richly grained oak, the piece features bold panel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Set Of 12 Louis XIV Style Oak Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large set of 12 Louis XIV style chairs from the beginning of the 20th century Very beautiful important rare set with a seat in tapestry handmade in half-point which has retai...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Crystal Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Three-Light Chandelier with Draped Cut Cryst...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Cut Glass

17th Century Fine French Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
When you admire the images you'll see that this vintage fireplace mantle is one of a kind with her great patina. The patina gives this one a country aspect although it can be used in...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

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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