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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 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

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

Super French Marble Topped Gueridon
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very nice French Gueridon table, with drawer and red leather slide, tulipwood with banding, very pretty and rare ormolu cup castors, green varigated marble top, in overall excellent ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tulipwood

Louis XIV Style Center Table Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French Louis XIV style center table featuring a faux-marble top with a painted bust by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). T...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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

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

18th Century French Antique Paravent Screen with Three Leaves
Located in NICE, FR
Presenting you this 18th-century antique three-leaf folding screen with oil-on-canvas paintings on the front and oil-on-paper paintings on the back. Some tears consistent with the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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

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

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

French Louis XIV Verdure Tapestry, Aubusson, 1680
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Louis XIV verdure tapestry, Aubusson woven with a wooded river landscape with view of neighboring chateaux, in good four-side floral border. Measure: cm 200 x 300. France, sec...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool

Italian, Piemontese, Walnut, Inlaid, & Ebonized 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with rounded front corners and centering an inlaid medallion trimmed with ebonized banding, the top on a conforming case housing 4 drawers with brass pulls a...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

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

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench with Deer Hide
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style giltwood bench with distressed deer hide. Stunning 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench, stool or ottoma...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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Hardwood

Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Madonna from the 17th century, in lacquered and carved wood, life-size: she stands, wrapped in her veils, her hands in prayer. This sculpture must have been leaning against a wal...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIV Style Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Louis XIV Style Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Sixteen Light Chandelier French, Late 19th Century Height 96cm / 154cm (with chains), diameter 76cm This sixteen-light chande...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Louis XIV Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in Kent, Dover
A finely carved Louis XIV style, water gilded armchair. Newly upholstered in a green/brown fabric.
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of three dimensional detailed 18th century giltwood urn ornaments. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750.
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an antique fireplace surround from the south of the Burgundy region. The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks. Measures: 121 cm EW 47.63 Inch 100 cm EH 39.37 Inch ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

‘View Of An Animated Port’ Oil On Canvas And Frame, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
‘View Of An Animated Port’ Oil On Canvas And Frame, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Canvas

17th Century Lombard-Piedmont Area, Chest of Drawers, Inlaid Walnut Wax-Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian antique precious mid-1600, Lombard-Piedmont chest of drawers all in massive walnut, with maple inlays, wax-polished. Restored the working locks ...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut, Maple

Napoleon III Ormolu Boulle Mirror
Located in Tarrytown, NY
In the Louis XIV style, circa 1860. Rectangular beveled mirror with Boulle frame. In 1999 the identical mirror sold at Christies in London for $ 7573. In 2007, again the identica...
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1860s Antique Louis XIV Furniture

18th Century Country Bicolor Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor marble stone fireplace surround with a country touch. Can be used in various interior design. Measures: 153 cm EW 60.23". 104 cm EW+ 40.94". 105 cm EH 40.94&quo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood and heavily carved, the set consist of 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The pieces were...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior. Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier French, 19th Century Height 250cm, diameter 160cm A truly remarkable example of 19th century French craftsma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis. XIV Style Seven-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amber Prisms, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style chandelier offers gilt metal scroll form frame with seven candle lights; strung, cut and amber prisms throughout, 20th century Measures - 37"h x 18"diam A ...
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20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Louvois by Puiforcat France Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 pcs Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The Parisian silversmith Puiforcat is regarded as one of the legendary names in European silver craftsmanship. Superb Dinner Size Louvois by Puiforcat sterling silver flatware set, ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of French Louis XIV style (19th Cent) carved gilt wood benches with 6 legs and red velvet upholstered seat. Antique condition. One of the bench has stains in the center."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century Belgian Rochefort Marble Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a typical Belgian vintage fireplace surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The marble is a Rochefort marble from the abbey the Rochefort. (well known for the Belgian Trap...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Large 18th Century French Blue and White Delft Charger or Moustiers Faïence
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 18th Century French blue and white Delft style decorative plate or charger, Signed C.V. This beautiful antique plate is hand-crafted, hand-painted faience from Moustier (Fra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Burgundy Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XIV style honey color burgundy hard stone with original patina fireplace surround marries very well with wood. Measures: 132 cm EW 51.96", 120 cm EH 47.24", ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

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

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

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Sterling Silver

French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XIV style giltwood bench. The bench has really nice decorative fabric with a solid carved wood frame.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Giltwood

Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood

Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Black Belgian Marble Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind original antique fireplace mantle is one of a collection of four that was reclaimed out of a Brussels great Maison de Maître house. The mantle is executed in the bespoke Black Belgian Marble. This strong piece is a perfect fit also for modern and timeless contemporary interior design concepts especially when the room will host most expensive art...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Louis XIV Ormolu Mounted and Framed Handvoven Tapestry
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous Louis XIV style Brass Ormolu Mounted and Framed wool Handvoven Tapestry. Tapestry depicts an music room / orchestra scene with a young lady / organ or piano pl...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Italian, Late Baroque Period, Shaped Giltwood Wall Mirror, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of rectangular shape and having three distinct molded sections of graduated form, now fitted with a modern mirror plate
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Fine Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Cosy Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm color hard stone vintage French fireplace mantel from the city of Beaune in the Louis XIV manner of the 19th century. This is a perfect piece to create a cosy corner. The back c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Early 18th Century Dutch Landscape Painting Attributed to Théobald Michau
By Abraham Brueghel
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful oil painting on canvas portrays a vibrant Dutch landscape and is attributed to Théobald Michau (1676-1765). It is characterised by a realistic depiction of everyday rural life in a flat Dutch landscape, emphasising intricate details of the scenery and luminism in the portrayal of light effects. The atmospheric perspective creates depth and portrays the dynamic influence of changing weather conditions in the painting, due to its use of soft colours in the background, giving the illusion of depth and distance. It is presented within a modern wooden frame and dates back to the 18th century, maintaining an impeccable condition. Théobald Michau was a Flemish painter known for his landscapes and genre paintings more famous in his own time than he is today. He began his training at the age of ten in Brussels under Lucas Achtschellinck, also a landscape painter. In 1698, he became a master in the Guild of Brussels, and in 1710, he was elected as a member of the Guild of Antwerp. He is considered a follower of Flemish landscape masters of the 17th century, such as Jan Brueghel the Elder...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Canvas

19th Century Stool, Maison Jeanselme
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century stool, Maison Jeanselme, France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Cenral Italian Giltwood & Faux Tortoise Painted Mirror, 2nd quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the frame having a pronounced giltwood rabbet the majority of the remaining surfaces faux painted to resemble tortoise shell, now fitted with a modern 1/4" mirrorplate
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1730s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Italian, Genovese, Louis XIV Walnut & Inlaid 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a reverse plinth-form rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers all with horizontal lozenge-form inlay, retaining original hardware and raised on bracket feet
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality of the set is immediately apparent, each being sculpted from select old-growth oak...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables in good vintage and sturdy condition. Measure 17.5" wide, 17.5" deep and stand 25.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround . Gorgeous antique Hand Carved limestone fireplace from Provence. 18th century Louis XIV cheminee trumeau mantle...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Limoges France Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Dish Catchall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Limoges porcelain ashtray in a rectangular shape featuring a beautiful gold trellis and roses design with gold trim, made in France. The hand painted decor is stunning and the ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

c1900 French Louis XIV Rococo Form Gilt Bronze w/ith Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze with Large Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful chandelier for when a smaller size chandelier is desired.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut and walnut veneered, drawers and top with molded edges, raised on a plinth base re...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Eight french Upholstered Chairs in Golden Wood Louis XIV Style - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 8 Louis XIV style chairs with baluster base in gilded wood connected by a spacer. The set has been reupholstered in a very good quality beige fabric with rectangular...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair Italian, Emiliana, LXIV Period Faux Marble Painted & Gilded Mirrors, c.1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy these mirrors have faux marble painting on graduated molded surfaces, the rabbets and outer molded edges are gilded, now fitted with modern 1/...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

Louis XIV period carved wood fireplace mantel with humanized moon decoration
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Rare carved wood paneling with a fleur-de-lis latticework featuring a mascaron depicting a chubby child's head and a humanized moon from the era of King Louis XIV (between 1650 and 1...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIV Period Antique Fine French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique French fireplace mantel in Comblanchien marble stone. Comblanchien is a small village close to Beaune. Louis XIV period transition Regency. The chi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Italian, Piemonte, Rococo Period Carved Giltwood 2-Piece Mirror, 1stq 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of ornate design this mirror is in a fantastic state of preservation and features an inner rectangular frame with a series of moldings and the outer mirrored surface punctuated by gi...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Jensen Style of White Painted Side Tables
Located in Huntington, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Jensen style of white painted side tables, spray matte was used for photo purposes.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.

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