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
Louis XIV Coat Rack In Lacquered Wood And Wrought Iron
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lacquered wooden coat rack made based on a Louis XIV period wardrobe door decorated with wrought iron parterres and umbrella stand.
Early 20th century ironwork of superb quality.
Ver...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Miroir Louis XIV
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Miroir d'époque Louis XIV
Origine Italie - Toscane
Cadre en bois doré et miroir d'origine
Dimensions : 150x85
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$8,537
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 cross becam...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Louis XIV style bronze sconces. These beautiful French bronze 3 light sconces are currently unwired. Could be used with candles or easily wired if desired. Great patina!
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,850 / set
Large French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror will make a great choice for most any decor! With a width to height proportion of roughly two to one, it can either be mounted vertically or horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Synthetic, Wood, Paint
Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions of quality craftsmanship for which the region is so well known for the past centuri...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
17th-18th Century Louis XIV Manual Turnspit
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th - 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron and wood. The spit can be used in conjunction with landier andirons or stands. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues)...
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
17th Century Time Clock Cartel Louis XIV André Boulle Marquetry
By Gilles Martinot
Located in Marseille, FR
Pendulum cartel Louis XIV Boulle marquetry seventeenth and bronze Ormolu with its matching pedestal. baby decor mower by Martinot watchmaker in Paris. Good ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marine turtle
Pair of 18th Century Carved Wall Consoles
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,200 / set
Carved French Country Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Carved French country armchair in linen-blend upholstery.
Category
1980s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Small Table, the Top Inset with 17th Century Italian Fresco-Fragment of Diana
Located in Troy, NY
Small occasional table, the top inset with a 17th century Fresco-Fragment featuring a sensuous portrait of the Hunting Goddess Diana, attributed to a Follower of Annibale Carracci.
The walnut and fruit wood table of early 20th century manufacture...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plaster
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV 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’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. Hence they also symbolize the frontier between the known and unknown world (Nec Plus Ultra, "nothing further beyond"), and later they also became symbols for the opposite, i.e. taking risks and confronting the unknown (Plus Ultra, ‘further beyond’). In the Spanish royal...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 since then a s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Régence Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A Louis XIV Régence style bronze chandelier, in the manner of André-Charles Boulle, French late nineteenth century, finely cast with traces of old ormolu finish. Re-wired.
Dimension...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Early 18th Century Painted Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of Italian 18th century parcel-gilt and pale green painted armchairs with a shaped back, scrolling armrests on a baluster legs.
Covered with white silk upholstery.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$8,420 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIV style bench in very good condition dating from the 80s. In patinated resin and cushion purple velvet with wave pattern and gold braid finish. The cushion is ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Resin
Pair Of Gilded Carved Wood Mirrors/sconces, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A pair of 19th century carved wood gilt mirrors/wall sconces.
Original gilding.
Height 59 cm, width 33 cm.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 since then a s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 17th Century French Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 17th century French landscape painting. Unframed.
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pat...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Patinated Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Very elegant French console table, entirely hand painted. The upper part is trapezoidal in shape, with cantilevered corners. The square and conical legs of the baluster are joined by...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,023 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th 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 fire...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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
Pair of 18th Century French Andirons
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century French andirons.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,200 / set
17th - 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
17th - 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron with a brass handle. Louis XIV period. The shovel is in a good condition.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tin
Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Portrait Of A Child - Flemish School After Van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas from the 18th century depicting the portrait of a young child.
This portrait comes from the portrait of Rubens' brother painted in 1632 by Antoine Van Dyck.
Possibly ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of pr...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Our unique pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks are distinguished by their tiny patinated bronze figures of saints and their quatrefoil shaped pedestals.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Oak Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a drawer with wood knob. Raised on turned legs with a conforming turned stretcher.. Bun feet.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
$2,800
18th Century, Flemish Painting Banquet and Dance Scene by Jan Baptist Lambrecht
Located in IT
18th century, Flemish Painting with Banquet and Dance scene by Jan Baptist Lambrechts
Oil on canvas, Measurements: only the canvas cm H 34 x W 30; frames cm H 49,5 x W 45 x D 8
Thes...
Category
Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
$15,438 Sale Price
28% Off
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the tim...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Armchairs in Circassian Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
A stately pair of Louis XIV armchairs, crafted in Provence circa 1670, showcasing the refined grandeur of the French Baroque era. Made from richly patinated Circassian walnut, these ...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Walnut, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Early 17th Century French Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 17th century French landscape painting. Unframed.
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Iron Chandelier. The Hexagonal hand hammered frame issuing six "S" shaped arms with lights suspended by six chains. The top cro...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
$6,850
Christ 18 ° Century in Oak, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Christ from the 18th century in oak -France
Very fine work of good quality
Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
6-arm giltwood chandelier featuring ornate carved figurehead and foliate details.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Breakfront Display Vitrine / China Cabinet, Decorative Wood Inlay
Located in Madrid, ES
A beautiful 19th century Louis XIV style breakfront vitrine, decorated with a variety of geometric veneer patterns of contrasting shades and grains,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century French Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback with pillars and Saint Andrew's Cross. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Pa...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1808
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes strength and the unknow...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century French
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a Saint Andrew's cross. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favourite weapon. It symbolizes power. ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA . VERY LARGE Louis XIV style bouillotte table lamp in fine gold color on bronze With a beautiful detai...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin, Bronze
18th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XIV commode band-made in Southern France in the mid 1700s using walnut and pegged constructions. The commode has beautiful color, patina, and character. The commode features th...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French 'Arms of Burgundy' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century fireback with coat of arms of Burgundy. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Style Louis XIV Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
French style Louis XIV painted chest. The chest has a total of six pull out drawers, original brass hardware and nicely painted. Can also be us...
Category
1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen upholstery. Has a loose cushioned seat. Back cushions ar...
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
$8,400
19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leave stands for victory. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique and specialized collecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Two Drawer Cherry Wood Console - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French console in cherry wood
elegant console which has two drawers in the belt.
Small unusual model which has a very beautiful base with turned feet connected b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Soest, NL
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’ ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Christ En Buis, 17th Century Flanders
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.