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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
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

French Louis. XIV Style Seven-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amber Prisms, 20th C
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 Ca...
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20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Original French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original Louis XIV fireplace surround in limestone with nice curves. The jambs are unusual expressive. This is a rather clean element however underwent some restorations. Measures: ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual 20th century demi-rond cast iron waterbassin, fountain element. The 2 pieces that are in stock are sold in one set. Each of the bassins is casted in one big solid piece in th...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

17th Century Tapestry Village Festival - n° 1048
Located in Paris, FR
1048 - 17th century Tapestry village festival. Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how, we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as...
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1650s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool

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

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Paper, Wood

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

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Limestone

Pair of Louis XVI Tin Candelsticks
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Louis XVI tin candlesticks, dated 1795. Detachable light cuffs. Supported on large circular bases. Condition: There are slight signs of wear, gentle surface scratches and...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tin

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Brass Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished brass fire dogs in the French 18th century manner, with segmented fire-pot finials on plinths. The arched supports with four feet adorned with foliage. Restored. ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian 17th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian 17th century light blue painted and parcel-gilt console tables with a marble top. Provenience from a Tuscany aristocratic estate. ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilded Console Tables.
Located in Nantwich, GB
These magnificent, ornate, intricately decorated, gilded Svenska Blue console tables, carrying faux marble tops are an example of the fine craftsman...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood, Corian

Antique Louis XIV Carved Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Carved Wood Wall Mirror is a magnificent representation of the wood sculptor's art! A bold, intricate crest overlooks the oval framework, counterbalanced by a styl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, 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

Early 18th Century French Chimneypiece, Mantelpiece with Trumeau
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 18th century French chimneypiece is made from sandstone and has its original Trumeau or upper piece. It’s a fine example of the Louis XIV style w...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Sandstone

19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the cabinetmaker's art! The top features an unusual contour that resem...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

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

19th Century Vintage French Multi-Color Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant design fireplace surround in French multi-color stone. The surface of the tablet of this antique fireplace is raw and original. Louis XIV style from a 19th century Parisian a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

18th Century 'Cuir Bouili' Leather Portrait of Louis XIV
By François Girardon
Located in London, GB
This ‘cuir bouili’ (moulded leather) panel is a truly beautiful and rare piece of early 18th Century art. It is a profile portrait of the French King Louis XIV (1643-1715), depicted at around the age of 50. This image is based on a marble relief sculpture...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Giltwood

Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood

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

Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 18th century French fireplace toolset. The toolset is made of wrought iron. It is in good condition and fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Fine Small French Carrara Marble Classic Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very beautiful decorative original Parisian Appartement vintage fireplace Mantle in Carrara marble. It has been executed in the Louis XIV style i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Early 18th Century Brabant Brussels Tapestry Fragment with Swag and Rams Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-woven by a workshop in the early 1700’s, this tapestry fragment features a lush fruit and floral display with swag and rams’ heads. The rams’ heads are located in the upper corn...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Textile, Wool, Silk

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

Large Early 18th Century French Baster, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Style fireplace baster made of wrought iron. The baster was used to poor juice over the food during grilling.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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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

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk

Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
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PAIR OF 17th CENTURY FALDSTOOLS STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of faldstools in solid hand-carved walnut. The stools are distinguished by their ace-of-cups-shaped legs, joined by linear crosspieces. The design is completed by real f...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fur, Walnut

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

18th Century French Country Limestone Original Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This limestone French country mantel has a diamond point detail on both sides of its front. A little remains of the original patina is an extra h...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides is the combination of style, elegance and efficiency, crafted by master artisans from sumptuous indigenous French...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century fireback in the style of French Louis XIV with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon req...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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

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Iron

18th Century Louis XIV Lacquered Chairs Set of Eight
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Louis XIV Lacquered Chairs Set of Eight Beautiful set of 8 chairs purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Marble Top End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Marble Top End Table is a remarkable example of incredible French craftsmanship and sculpting exhibited in a diminutive example of the cabin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Louis XIV Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Pair of Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Encinitas, CA
Louis XIV Baroque style giltwood 2-light sconce pair. Fine Italian reproduction, grande scale, these sconce pieces are hand carved and ornately detailed, circa 1930. Professionally ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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Iron

LATE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF WALNUT STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in blond bride wood, finely set and twisted. The wood boasts a beautiful patina and their shape is characterized by a refined pattern of carving and turning. T...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. 17th century. The pillars, so called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknow...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. Late 17th or early 18th century. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in good condition and...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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

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Stone

A Large Louis XIV Period Giltwood Pediment Mirror, Early 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large Louis XIV period giltwood pediment mirror, early 18th century. A carved and gilded wood pediment mirror from the Louis XIV period, early ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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Giltwood

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

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars and a pediment. The pediment was a classical architectural element to add grandness. The fireback is m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Antique Carved Oak and Bluestone Regence Style Console from Flanders, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1850 in the northern reaches of France, known as French Flanders, this oak console or “table a Gibier” has a lovely black bluestone top with white and gray veining. The 1 ½ inch thick top, which has an inverted quarter-round molding, is supported by four long, cabriole legs adorned with elements inspired by nature, such as roquillards, rosettes, floral and foliate margents, and hoof feet. Horizontal margents on the front belt are overshadowed by the elaborate embellishments below. A central carving depicts an Apolline mascaron set within an attenuated leaf wreath, evoking a sense of classical elegance. Below the medallion is a sprawling pierced foliate apron, which is also seen on the sides, but less grand in scale. The stretcher, as is customary with Regence-style furniture, has a modified, serpentine X-stretcher with a center rosette. Given the transitional nature of the Regence period in French history, our bluestone top console...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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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

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Paper

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

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Iron

Pair of Notable Parquetry Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary pair of stone top cabinets with bronze mounts. Elegant and fine construction in pale walnut parquetry for the frieze drawers and door f...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

French Gold Gilt Fine Carved 48" Walnut Oval Top Dining Center Table Stunning!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Gold Gilt Fine Carved 48" Walnut Oval Top Dining Center Table Stunning!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fireback ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Brussels Tapestry After Teniers, circa 1700
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Brussels Tapestry After Teniers from the beginning of the 18th century Very beautiful tapestry describing a village scene at the end of the 17th ce...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool

Corner Cabinet, Louis XIV, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gorgeous 18th century antique French Grande Louis XIV oak corner cabinet. This antique oversized oak corner cabinet mimics a stunning built in effect and will add architectural inter...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive pair of late 19th century Louis XIV style walnut armchairs, each with tapestry upholstery depicting rural country houses, scrolling carved arms and legs with parcel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th CENTURY A PAIR OF ITALIAN MARBLE MEDICI VASES
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
ITEM: A PAIR OF ITALIAN MARBLE MEDICI VASES LATE 19TH CENTURY, AFTER THE ANTIQUE MATERIAL: MARBLE SPECIAL FEATURES: EACH FRIEZE IS CARVED WITH A CLASSICAL FIGURE DIMENSIONS: 28 1⁄4 ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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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