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
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
Materials
Brass
CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures Louis XIV "Angels" late 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CENTRAL ITALY SCHOOL Pair of Sculptures
from the Louis XIV era "Angels" late 17th Century
in carved and silver lacquered wood on contemporary bases lacquered with imitation red marb...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Piemonte LXIV Period Carved Giltwood & Ebonized Mirror Early 18thCentury
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular ebonized frame having an outer molded edge, the interior adorned with giltwood carvings in circular scroll forms, the inner molding also giltwood, mirror plate is mod...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style White Painted Wooden Acanthus Wall Mirror Frame
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XIV-style (21st Century) rectangular mirror frame with a white painted and lacquered finish and carved acanthus design.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sconces Style of Andre Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century silvered bronze wall appliques after the original Louis XIV period designs by Andre Charles Boulle.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice pair of church or altar candlesticks in silver metal.
The wear of the silver gives them a magnificent patina.
Louis XIV-style
Nineteenth century.
These pretty candlehol...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$621 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis XIV Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XIV style armchairs. The chairs have a painted wood, carved frame with an off-white upholstered fabric.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,700 / set
Multi Color French Campan Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very unique antique fireplace surround in Campan Vert and Rouge Griotte marble from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. This kind of marble was exported a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
Pheasant maker Daubiere Chaponniere -Bronze - Louis XIV - France 17th / 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Faisandiere or Daubiere or Chaponniere, Louis XIV, oval tripod in bronze, with a crenellated lid with a U-shaped handle, from the end of the 17th / beginning of the 18th century.
Su...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$621 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Antique Fireplace Surround in Stone Out of a Panel Room
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal bicolor burgundy hard stone mantle can be waxed to bring the deep patina out. It has exceptional proportions and is in perfect condition. The m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
French Country Style Limestone Fine Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French antique fireplace surround in the hard Burgundy stone/marble. The jambs are nicely hammered and waxed. It was made in the 19th century in Louis XIV style.
Measures:...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Italian, Toscana, Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare frame is of rectangular form with an arched top, the top and sides surmounted by angel masks, leaf and floral forms, scrolls and a shell-form finial, the sides and bottom are adorned with scrollwork and stylized shell-form carved feet, the frame retains two antique mirror...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Chique French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 17th century French rustic and chique fireplace surround. Perfect for a timeless chique interior with an original European vintage element. This original fireplace mantle in l...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Candlesticks or Candleholders
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French Louis XIV Bronze candlesticks or candleholders.
Beautifully detailed rare pair of French Louis XIV bronze candleholde...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Boulle Marquetry Tortoiseshell Gilt Bronze Inkwell Desk Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and magnificent fine quality antique French gilt bronze ormolu mounted André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) style marquetry inlaid tortoise-shell sculptural encrier (inkstand).
G...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu, Brass
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61025 vintage Persian Isfahan rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style 13'04 x 19'09. Ornate details and effortless beauty with romantic conn...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
$33,749 Sale Price
25% Off
17th Century Original French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very decorative French country fireplace surround in Pierre d'or de Lyon for a cozy or rustic interior design. The fleur-de-lys in the center of the front piece and nice remains of t...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Rare Set of 4 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Tulipwood Armchairs in Damask
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare set of four Dutch marquetry inlaid walnut and tulipwood armchairs showcases exceptional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Each chair is richly decorated with intricate f...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tulipwood, Walnut
Petite and Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind antique Belgian reclaimed fireplace mantle is made in a Royal Grey Brêche marble. It is perfect for a small room.
A rare Louis XIV Style of the 19th century in gre...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice warm colored antique French Louis XIV from the 18th century.
The monumental trumeau mantel came from a modest Chateau in the middle of France, during the end of the 19th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Burgundy Bicolor Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine antique fireplace surround is from the Dijon region. The bicolor Burgundy marble stone is named Corton, after the French town, Corton...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
French Small Antique Hard Limestone Designed by Nature Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is from the town of Clos Vougeot in the Burgundy region of France. Its violet colored veins are very decorative and representative of the region. Designed by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
18th Century Fine European Antique French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unusual French country fireplace mantle is from the LXIV period. The limestone has a silky touch. See images gloss shine. The proportion...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Fine European And Small Straight Italian Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fine Italian antique fireplace mantel has perfect measures to fit apartments and small rooms. The patina on the piece reflects...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This mantel is an original French Burgundy surround in a Rose Liseron hard stone.
Front piece was broken and is restored. Even if a trained eye can hardly see the formal damage it ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair Of Grand 19th C. French Bronze Five Candle Light Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large and heavy five arm antique bronze candle sconces with elaborate sinuous leafy arms, back and a tall top socket. The Pair retain the original Copper tubing presumably once utilized for gas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Original Antique Belgian Marble Fireplace, Louis XIV Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original Belgian fireplace surround in Gris d'Ardenne marble. The mantel shows side panels. The mantle is from Mechel...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original Etching Head of a Sleeping Child by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon
Located in Miami, FL
Original Etching by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon
Title: Head of a Sleeping Child
Artist: Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (French, Givry 1747–1825 Paris)
D...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood
Fine Petite Small Grey Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a rare original small antique fireplace surround in Saint Anne Marble from the Louis XIV period. The fronton is in arbalette d...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Coffee table in 17th century Versailles parquet and black wrought iron - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful and decorative wrought iron coffee table with a magnificent top in old Versailles parquet from the late 17th - early 18th century.
Versailles parquet (or “Versailles-s...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$812 Sale Price
20% Off
Putto In Gilded Wood With Mecca, 17th/18th Century Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful sculpture representing a putto in gilded wood, with the technique of gilding in the mecca
Italian work late 17th early 18th century
Sculpture sold as is, wear and m...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful messenger box from the Louis XIV period, late 17th early 18th century.
This pretty box is made of leather-wrapped wood decorated with copper nails forming scrolls and flowe...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$907 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Mouton Oak Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Mouton Oak Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Lovely chair in the Louis XIV style. The cabriole legs have beautifully carved rosettes with compliments the floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful, large and simplistic 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace mantel in Belgian Bleu fossil stone.
Great original patina.
Opening measurements: 40.9 x 62.9 inch (height...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Bespoke Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is a real treasure. It is an Italian chimney piece from the Veneto region in Italy. It has a great patina and perfect proportions. It is a one of a kind. The ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of 4 Bavaria Germany Porcelain Dishes Coasters
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of 4 Bareuther Waldsassen Bavaria Germany, ceramic small dishes coasters.
Dimensions: 3.5" Diameter.
The Porcelain dishes are stamped Bavaria Germany they were produced in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Porcelain
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original Louis XIV period exquisite French antique fireplace mantle in a bicolor marble hard stone. The images says it all; High quality for luxury living.
A one of a kind...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th Century French Country Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal fireplace mantle in Rose Liseron hardstone, marble, from the Burgundy region. This kind of marble, hard stone, has been used in lots of historical landmarks. The mantel h...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
18th Cent French L XIV Commode Marble Top Exotic Wood Veneer original hardwares
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite small commode, beautifull LXIV original hardwares, excellent proportions.
Condition as is, needs few small restaurations in the veneer.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine 18th Century French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare original antique fireplace surround has on the front a pear upside down which was a symbol of wealth. The hard burgundy stone reflects the light in the room. Three solid pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Large and beautiful etching, engraving by Nicolaes Lauwers after Jacob Jordaens.
Flanders, 17th century.
Representing Zeus and Hermes (Jupiter and Mercury) in the house of Philemon a...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
An Antique large French Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Louis XIV style antique French fireplace in a pale creamy Carrara marble. The mantel wide, deep and generous with a tiered moulding sitting above a bolection moulded frieze w...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique and petite original antique fireplace surround. The fine carving details are proof of the high quality.
Measures:
130 cm, EW 51.18".
112 cm, EH 44.09&...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This again is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround in limestone. The central cartouche on the front holds a family crest of a nobi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century, Italian Louis XIV Style Ebonized Desk W/ Brass & Important Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
This remarkable 19th-century Italian desk, crafted in the opulent Louis XIV style, embodies the grandeur and precision of Italian craftsmanship of the period. The desk’s form is anch...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Louis XIV Style Stone antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This pretty stone fireplace surround is from the 19th Century; it was styled after the Louis XIV period. It has had some restoration work done on its legs.
Measures:
106 cm EW 41,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Louis XVI Oval Giltwood Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A exquisite 19th Century French Louis XVI oval giltwood beveled mirror. With beautiful carvings and a great size this mirror makes an impressive statement. Perfect over a fireplace o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Style 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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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Set of early 18th century Dutch fireplace tools. The tools and hanger are made of polished wrought iron. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 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 a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French gilt iron chairs by Jean-Charles Moreaux. All of the chairs have a nice decorative pattern.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
$43,000 / set
French Louis XIV Oratory - Crucifixion Scene in Marquetry, circa 1700 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb oratory in oak from the Louis XIV period. The lower part forming a drop-leaf desk, has a door with its original hinges and rests on a platform. In the upper part, the pediment...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,300 Sale Price
20% Off
707 - 19th Century Brussels Handwoven Tapestry "The Wolf And The Horse"
Located in Paris, FR
Brussels tapestry handwoven in the 18th century. Representation of a wolf attacking a horse.
Contour of flowers and ornaments.
Oval shape. Reinforcement by a fabric on the back of t...
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1720s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
20th Century French 'The Afternoon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French 'The Afternoon' Fireback / Backsplash depicting an allegory of the afternoon.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. The condition is g...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 143 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 Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Louis XIV Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Desk, 1890s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table or Desk, Louis XIV Style. Direct from France, a superb quality, highly carved antique oak sofa table or desk, with exceptional carvin...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Louis XIV Period 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Patrick's flag, the Spanish flag and the Arms of Burgundy. It is also ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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