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
A pair of early eighteenth century Italian cupboards
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual and rare pair of consoles or bedside cupboards of semi polygonal form with concave facades strikingly inlaid all over with walnut, olive and yew wood - one converted...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Olive, Walnut, Pine, Yew
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Bibliotheque Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotheque in Louis 14th style
Solid beechwood, ebonized. Highly right angled body flanked with figures in the form of feminine masks on ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Carved Oak Console Buffet Server Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large French 19th century Louis XIV style carved oak console or buffet with marble top. The tall and slender carved apron with serpentine sides raised with two front square-tapered...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Commode from the Louis XIV Regency Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this rare chest of drawers hailing from the Louis XIV Regency era in the 18th century. It has a gracefully curved facade which unfolds with four drawers arranged ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise needlepoint dining chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality of the set is immediately apparent, each ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and Beige Painted Wall Mirrors
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gold and beige painted wall mirrors with carved square-shaped frames (Priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Lepine À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This exquisite mantel clock is a testament to the pinnacle of French horological artistry during the Louis XV period. Attributed to the renowned clockmaker Lépine, it showcases a har...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 18th Century Dutch Landscape Painting Attributed to Théobald Michau
By Abraham Brueghel
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful oil painting on canvas portrays a vibrant Dutch landscape and is attributed to Théobald Michau (1676-1765). It is characterised by a realistic depiction of everyday ru...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Long Upholstered Os de Mouton Bench, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous cushioned bench from the late 18th century is crafted in the Louis XIV style with an upholstered top and beautifully carved legs and stre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
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 ...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Resin
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Sevres style comport, circa 1880.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain and pierced gilded ormolu comport. Having a turquoise ground, with gilded highlights and an inset hand painted pan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XIV Style Gold Painted Wood Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XIV-style (19th Century) wood & gesso gold painted 8 arm chandelier with swirl cornucopia design arms.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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
Pair of French Candelabra Lamps Made from Hand Wrought Iron and Antique Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Made from hand wrought iron and repurposed antique elements, this pair of French candelabra lamps has a total of six sockets and a total height ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Bronze Baroque "Mazarin" Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Baroque Mazarin bronze chandelier represents the stately elegance that defines the Louis XIV style, and was meticulously cast in solid bronze then polished for a lustr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Red Painted & Parcel Gilt Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
A French Mid-Century red painted and parcel gilt mirror in the Louis XIV style.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Nord Italian Early 19th Century Walnut Center Table
Located in Rome, IT
A Nord Italian early 19th century Walnut Center Table
cm. 102x84x72
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century gilt-metal paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style hanging twin-light lantern. The elongated body topped with a crown-shaped design among floral shields....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Coffee Table with 18th Century Marble Top and Carved Giltwood Base
Located in IT
Italian coffee table with 18th century marble top and carved giltwood base.
Measurements: cm W 91 x D 49 x H 52, top thickness 4 cm.
This coffee table, from the center, was made in I...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Hand-Painted Gold Leaf and Silver Plated Mirror - by Pierre Marie
By Pierre Marie
Located in PARIS, FR
Mirror with "fixé sous verre" technique and gold leaf made by Ateliers Duchemin in Paris, France.
The cartoon was designed by Pierre Marie Studio and manufactured by Ateliers Duchemi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Platinum, Gold Leaf
Small French Provincial Circassian Walnut Footstool with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small French Provincial Circassian walnut footstool with modern upholstery
Rest your wary feet like royalty with this rare Louis XIV period small Fr...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Kingwood Marquetry & Bronze Mounts Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this French Louis XV-Louis XVI transitional Style Gueridon or side table with beautiful Marquetry throughout.
On the legs, the apron and the large round top, there are Bron...
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1840s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Writing Table
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top.
Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
19th Century Spanish Backless Leather and Velvet Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century Spanish Louis XIV style bench or stool having original leather and red velvet upholstery with metallic trim tape and tri-colored bru...
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1890s Spanish Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Trimming
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top Commode with Marquetry features timeless French flair with bronze d’ore pulls and key-guards combined w...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates
Located in Central England, GB
A pair of 18th century Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette Commemorative Pewter Plates
This rare pair of 18th-century French pewter plates have been ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks after a model by Meissonnier
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in NICE, FR
We present to you this superb pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, dating back to the early 19th century and inspired by a model designed by the renowned French goldsmith, painter, scul...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
4 Large Old Louis XIV Chairs in Walnut, 19th Century, from a Castle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
4 large old Louis XIV chairs in walnut, 19th century, from the Loire Valley castle.
Original tapestry, worn, but with a beautiful patina.
The chairs have been recently refurbished, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured walnut. Acanthus carved arms, legs & stretchers. Bold, refined proportions. In as foun...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Mid-19th Century Louis XIV Style Marble Console and Matching Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and palatially scaled French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, giltwood, Campan Rubané, Rose Vif and Fleur de Pêcher marble console and matching mirror. Standing over...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XIV Mirror
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant mirror with parecloses in blackened wood and embossed copper from the 18th century
Very beautiful mirror which has an interesting dimension since not too large decorated wit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Pair of french vases in blue-grey cast iron with dolphin handles
Located in PARIS, FR
This magnificent pair of oversized Louis XIV Medici vases, crafted in grey-blue cast iron, epitomizes the grandeur and prestige of French Baroque design. Dating from the late 17th to...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly impressive and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Baroque st. Giltwood mirror. This wonderful mirror with its original mirror plate and gilding is framed with...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large French Louis XIV Chandelier in Brass, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Imposing Louis XIV brass chandelier from France
Beautiful look and superb quality decorated with angels and acanthus leaves.
Large model
Height excluding spade 1m02cm
France 1,
...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Painted Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Birmingham, AL
A superb 17th-century Louis XIV period buffet à deux corps expertly handcrafted in walnut by skilled ébénistes near Lyon, circa 1680s. Having a captivating patinated bluish-gray pain...
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1680s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light Hanging lantern. The elongated molded and glass body surmounted with a Royal Crown with ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Center Table c1860
Located in Altrincham, GB
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Centre Table c1860, the bow ended quarter veneered top over two frieze panels cast with Bacchanalian scenes, on four fluted legs tied by a bowed X...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Fine Italian 17th Century Painted Center Table or Dining Table
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine Italian 17' century Painted and Parcel- gilt Center Table with a Painted Faux -Marble Top. cm; 168x85x68
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain urn lamps.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive and decorative pair of French Sevres style porcelain lamps, each with wonderful colourful inset hand painted floral scenes, armoral crests to the reverse. Cobalt blue g...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double-Faced Desk was crafted by master artisans creating a superlative choice for any office! Finished on all four sides, it can be placed anywhere in the ro...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console is a truly rare find! Sculpted from solid French walnut, it displays the classically inspired architecture with Baroque-influ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Large Antique circa 1930s French Louis XIV Style Carved Throne Armchairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique French Bronze Chenets “Aux Dauphins” Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare pair of French bronze andirons is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715), which in France, was the period that the andiron reached its greatest artistic development. The ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
Pair of French Louis XIV Red Velvet Benches
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of French Louis XIV style (19th Cent) carved gilt wood benches with 6 legs and red velvet upholstered seat.
Antique condition. One of the bench has stains in the center."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Stool with Silk Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in southern France circa 1870 and almost square in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on turned ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Fine quality French parquetry side table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XIV style inlaid side cabinet / table. Having a three quarter brass gallery. The top and sides having this wonderful parquetry deco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Set of four Louis XIV style armchairs. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XIV-style armchairs, with their baluster-shaped legs joined by a spacer bar, covered in a rustic-style linen fabric reproducing a lampas from the second half of the...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Louis XIV Wardrobe In Oak-18 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine and largewardrobe from the city Namur in Belgium from the 18th century in the Louis XIV style
Very beautiful work in relief on the doors
Rare Louis XIV wardrobe with a c...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
END OF THE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in solid walnut, characterized by a smooth top and turned legs, typical of the Tuscan style of the late 17th century, which give them a touch of refinement. Or...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Nutwood
19th Century French Marble and Ormolu Columnar Lamp
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This stately French lamp has a green column with an ormolu collar situated on a green marble triangular plinth with ormolu mounts, 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XIV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early pair of French Louis XIV bronze candlesticks of bell metal.
Category
1750s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old Italian arabescato marble. The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top.
Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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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