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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 Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century 19th century period good condition Height 57 cm 53 x 28 cm Free shipping to Paris, to your place or to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

An 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Console w/ Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Louis XIV Period Giltwood Console Table with Rouge Royale Marble Top and Cross Stretcher, dating from the first quarter of the 18th century and French in origin.
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

Small 17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Footstool in Circassian Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare gem of Louis XIV Provincial craftsmanship! This petite 17th-century footstool brings Old World elegance to a modern interior. Made in Provence around 1690, the piece is finely carved from richly patinated Circassian Walnut...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
This is an example of a 17th century French Louis XIV Baroque flame walnut two part cupboard. Restoration for later conversion to an entertainment center.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

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

19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights features stunning foliate motifs expressed in a variety of forms, appearing from the tips of the bobeches to the pendan...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms The whole chandelier is entirely original Very beautiful proportions between the branches and the barrel The cup...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Large Old Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sunburst with Convex Mirror, circa 1900-1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large old Louis XIV style giltwood sun burst with convex mirror, circa 1900-1930.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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Wood, Plaster

French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with beautiful patina, dating from the 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

19th Century Fireplace of Noir de Mazy Marble in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV and has beautiful ornate orna...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

A pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIV burl Walnut grey marble consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most elegant pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. burl Walnut and grey marble consoles. Each beautiful console is raised by two mottled front legs supporte...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Large Venetian carved and gilded frieze, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Suggestive decorative frieze from the Veneto or Veneto-Emilian area, datable to the 18th century. Entirely hand-carved in solid wood, it features polychrome lacquered decoration in b...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

17th Century Candle Holder Sideboard
Located in Firenze, FI
Nice sideboard in solid walnut with ashlar paneling with geometric patterns and dark patina. It has a door in the central part with a small drawer under the top. The base is refined ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XVI Fruitwood Rafraîchissoir,
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XVI Fruitwood Rafraîchissoir, late 18th century, inset marble top fitted with wine coolers, stop-fluted stiles and tapered legs, stretcher shelf, h. 24 in., w. 23 3/4 in., d. 2...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene"
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH SCULPTOR 17TH CENTURY, Sculpture "Saint Mary Magdalene" Sculpture from the Louis XIV era in carved wood with a contemporary base 45 x 35 ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIV Style Armchair in Emerald Silk
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Louis XIV style armchair in nicely carved pickled oak. Newly upholstered in textured emerald silk.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Walnut roundel with cast of the Tree of Life - Italy, 17th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Wooden roundel turned from a single piece of walnut, with a rare stucco cast in the center depicting the biblical scene of the Tree of Life with Adam, Eve, and the serpent. The work,...
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17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Nutwood

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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Louis XIV Candlesticks in Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of candlesticks in pewter Louis XIV, 18th century Beautiful look and fine quality Beautiful pair of pewter candlestick with a height of 66cm France, 18th century. ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Pewter

Louis XIV Style Lidded Urn on Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb Louis XVI style lidded urn on pedestal. Great detail. An imposing presence for a garden. Pair available !!! Dimensions: Overall height 95" x 34" wide x 34" deep.  
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Composition

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet
Located in IT
This elegant drop-leaf cabinet was made in the early eighteenth century in walnut wood finely carved with rocaille motifs. It has a particular patina of the carvings, slightly darker...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Bombe Miniature Commode Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom counter with this miniature chest of drawers. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the petite fruitwood "Commode de Maitrise" (or masterwork created by a cabinetmaker's apprentice to prove mastery of his craft at the end of his apprenticeship), sits on four bun feet; the chest features three bombe drawers across the front decorated with intricate handles. The small antique cabinet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French School "Bust of a Man in Armor"
Located in Madrid, ES
18th Century French School "Bust of a Man in Armor" Oil on canvas It bears a label that reads: "Chevalier de Gally de Halivera sous Louis XIV, Jacques." 74.5 x 60.5 cm Good condition
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Paint

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Liegoise Louis XIV solid oak armchairs are perfect for creating a stately presence in any seating group! Hand-crafted from quarter-sawn oak, each features an arched seatback crown with foliate embellishment appearing over the finely crafted and carved seatback that utilizes raised panels, gracious contours and intriguing form for timeless visual appeal. Molded uprights, contoured armrests, and turned supports and legs complete the look, with an apron below embellished with the same style motif as the seatback crown. Solid plank seats...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut, 2-Door and 2-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period walnut commode, from the Pietmont region. This two-door and two-drawer commode are raised on an ebonized fruitwood moulded...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Mid 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most impressive large scale French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. Boulle mirror. The original beveled mirror plate is within a frame th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Oval Basket In Solid Silver, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A basket, solid silver basket, graded 800, of the late 19th century, 20 x 36 cm, height 7.5 cm, weight 480 g
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver

Period 18th Century French Louis XIV Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by elegantly shaped frieze and shelf. Still at original depth, but could be reduced if necessary....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

French School, circa 1700 Judith and Her Handmaiden with the Head of Holofernes
Located in London, by appointment only
French School, circa 1700 Judith and her handmaiden with the head of Holofernes, with sleeping guards in an architectural setting; and Alexander holding Parmenio's letter, defiantly ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak, Paper

19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV Armbench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Louis XIV armbench is the perfect choice for the vanity, but also works well in a number of other uses throughout the home. Gracefully scrolled framework i...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century. In the centre of a frame are the main arms, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "Le Cheval Fondu" by J.B. Huet
By Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Square in shape, the colorful piece depicts a French game scene with young boys playing "Le Cheval Fondu", ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Tapestry

19th Century Grand Trumeau with French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand Trumeau with French Aubusson Tapestry is a splendid way to add timeless elegance to your room, while adding a dash of color, texture, ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Mirror, Wood

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...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons 'Chenets'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Pair Louis XIV Style Turquoise Painted Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV style turquoise painted armchairs. The chairs have thick lacquer over walnut frames, velvet upholstery with Cabriole legs.
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Velvet

Clodion Signed Very Large and Heavy Bronze Clock, the Bronze is Gilded 19th Cent
Located in Madrid, ES
Very large and heavy bronze clock,the bronze is gilded and patinated. The work of the bronze i very fine quality. Signed:CLODION. 90 cm high and 50 kg aprox 19th century very go...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Louis XVI style, armchair features a beautifully carved mahogany frame with it's original patina and new underpinnings with muslin fabric. The chair can be used as is or upholstered ...
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1930s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

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.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Ultrasuede, Wood

Louis XIV Style Armchair with High Back Covered with Tapestry, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XIV style armchair with high back covered with tapestry, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ebony Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV style ebony desk. The desk is raised by eight square tapered leg with mottled designs and bone inlays of winged figures above foliate designs. The legs are joined by a triple H designed stretcher with a central upholstered footrest...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ebony

Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine two-tiered bronze chandelier, France, circa 1930 Dimensions: H 28" D 26" 9 lights; 6 + 3 CW2985.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Large Louis XVI Carved Trumeau Mirror
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Large Louis XVI period pale gray painted and parcel-gilt finished trumeau with upper central carved wood panel; "trophy of amour," showing a crossed basket of quills and flamed torch...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace dimensions 87 x 95cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Purplish Brocatelle Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV style fireplace in purplish brocatelle marble hearth dimensions: 86 x 91cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3399 - Antique and rare cast iron fireplace plate with Louis XIV heraldic emblem: "fleur de lys" - end '600! It's beautiful also on the wal...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ironstone

Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised on a square base with lovely cut corners and a richly cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Transitional Louis XIV/XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality copy of an 18th century French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and l...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Commode
Located in Marseille, FR
Beautifully carved French walnut commode (Louis XV period, circa 1720) with three drawers in arbalete form, all four carved snail feet, cartouche at th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV marble top buffet is a splendid example of the extraordinary quality in both materials and craftsmanship for whi...
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Early 20th Century Belgian 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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