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
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...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
An Exceptional Louis XIV Boulle Bracket Clock.
Nine inch twelve piece enamel cartouche dial with Roman numerals and original hands signed ‘Jean Mino...
Category
1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tortoise Shell
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair French Louis XIV Period Brass & Wrought Iron Andirons, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
With turned brass finials, slender standards, and brass masks of King Louis XIV, raised on wrought iron legs, excellent fire-worn patina
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Mahogany Paladin Ormolu Cheval Mirror. Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French mahogany paladin cheval mirror with gilt ormolu mounts, side columns, and terminating on scrolled legs with the original brass casters, Late 18th Century. Mirror retains the ...
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century Stool, Maison Jeanselme
Located in Stockbridge, GA
19th century stool, Maison Jeanselme, France.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of elegant Italian 19th century walnut finely carved armchairs with a white striped upholstery.
Measures: 130 x 60 x 50.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XIV Style French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Yellow Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A classic antique fireplace surround in Jaune D'Espagne marble for a classic timely interior.
Measures:
145 cm EW 57.09”.
110 cm EH 43.31”.
107 cm IW 42.12”.
89 cm IH 35.03”.
...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style walnut chair. This stunning antique French Louis XIV style armchair or side chair is both large and comfortable. We have newly upholstered this ch...
Category
1860s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Antique French Giltwood Wall Mirror In The Louis XIV Style, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror, circa 1940. Gilded carved wood frame, decorated with stylized shells, re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
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 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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Louis XIV Antique Style Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.
Category
1940s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Cosy Style Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand 18th century French classic fireplace. This original antique fireplace surround can be used as a decorative architectural element. The front has been broken and the right top...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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&...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exudes a stately elegance that is truly timeless! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it features a casework...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of 18th Century Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Bilzen, BE
Pair of gilded bronze candlesticks from the 18th century.
Round, stepped base decorated with foliage and stylized shells, the stems are finely chiseled in a rocaille style.
Normal we...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Pair of Giltwood Louis XIV Style Six-Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of large giltwood six-light chandeliers have been carved in the style of Louis XIV. Louis XIV is characterized by rich ornamentation: symmetrical arrangements, often utiliz...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Center Table Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By 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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Style giltwood bench.
Stunning and unusual mid 19th century French Louis XIV style gilt wood bench. This gorgeous comfortable antique French bench has excellent carving and a beautiful stretcher. Our French giltwood bench...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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",
...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
French Louis XIV Messenger Box Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Louis XIV period messenger box, Late 17th Early 18th century, in wood sheathed in black-tinted leather with a radiant sun motif.
This solar decoration is certainly a reference t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Louis XIV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style silver gilt bench. The bench has ultra-suede fabric with a solid wooden silver gilded frame. The chair also has a finished back.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Tables with Marque
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted mahogany tables with marquetry inlay
Measures: 29 x 23 x 23 inches (73.7 x 58.4 x 58.4 cm).
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Burlwood Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Commodes were first introduced in France during the reign of Louis XIV, towards the end of the 17th century. These early offerings were often constructed with luxurious veneers and decorated with ornate handles, escutcheons, and decorative mounts, all in bronze. Our French burlwood commode...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Gold-Plated Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold-plated candelabra, with marble,.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold Plate
French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround Color Created by Nature
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French country surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The Burgundy hard stone/ marble is from the Corton region. It is bicolor with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. The trammel is ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
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:
...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
Monumental Pair of 18th Century Venetian Silver Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental pair of 18th century Venetian silver giltwood sconces.
Large pair of Italian or Venetian silver gilt wood candle sconces from the 18th century (can easily be wired if desi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
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...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Tombeau chest of drawers in marquetry, Transition style – Part 1 of the 20th cen
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This kingwood chest of drawers opens with three drawers of identical dimensions, curved and rounded.
The fronts of these drawers are inlaid with kingwood veneer elements arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, creating geometric yet symmetrical shapes.
Each drawer is adorned with a lock and key, a substantial rocaille-decorated doorway, and two large gilt bronze scroll handles.
This piece features a bronze acanthus leaf lamp base...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Large Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Rectangular Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Large Pair of French 19th century Louis XIV Style rectangular stools
Four baluster feet very finely carved with acanthus leaves, arabesques, and gadroons joined by a strecher
Circa...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration
Located in Marseille, FR
Wrought iron lantern decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Made in the purest tradition of forge masters of the 19th century without welding or screws. These lanterns have been...
Category
1990s Russian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large and Impressive Pair of Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These large and highly detailed Baroque style three light sconces feature classic motifs including acanthus leaves and laurel swags.
They originally hung in the dining room at Lyndhu...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Light in Brass Gift Object Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 17th Century Candlesticks Candleholder Light in Brass Gift Object Antiques. A Very beautiful Simple pair circa 1600’s Louis XIV Period Ca...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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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