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 Fô Lions, Smoky Quartz on Base, 19th Century, Ming Dynasty Style
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent pair of Fô lions in smoky quartz each proudly resting on a small wooden plinth on feet.
Smoky quartz is a rock crystal that is distinguished from other quartz by its color which varies between brown and black.
In the 12th century, this brown crystal would have been used to make the first sunglasses in China.
Subsequently, in the 19th century, the use of smoky quartz in society evolved as it became the stone of choice for crystal balls used in clairvoyance.
It symbolizes the uplifting of the soul and protection against misfortune. It is a stone of protection and anchor used for meditation and rest.
Many legends present the lion of Fô to us as a benevolent being who would work together with man to drive out evil spirits.
Period: 19th century - Style: Ming Dynasty
Dimensions: without the base - Height: 5cm x width 9cm. With base: H: 7cm x W: 9cm
Traditionally, the lions of Fô are massive sculptures...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Quartz
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are flowers ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house del...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis XIV limestone fireplace mantel, dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 136cm wide & 100cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Carved Walnut Oratoire Prayer Kneeler Cabinet from Burgundy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique fruit wood "Prie-Dieu" prayer kneeler was crafted in the wine region of Burgundy, France, circa 1780. The prayer chair with arched top over a stepped cornice, is dressed with a back panel decorated with a blessed crucifix. The cabinet features a slant front Bible stand with raised stop; lifting the top, it reveals inside storage usually used for bibles, rosaries, missals or other biblical items...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French Regence Style Ormolu-Mounted Chinese Porcelain Pair of Ginger Jar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Polychromed Chinese Porcelain ovoid shape covered vases
Hand-painted with landscape of flowering trees, plants, cranes and birds
Ormolu-mounted with finely chiseled and gilt...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XIV Red Marble Top Carved Bleached Oak Table Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique side table from the Perigord region of France. Built of oak and heavily carved, the sma...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XIV Iron Andirons, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV andirons. Made of wrought iron with bronze decorations. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Tea and Coffee Set in Sterling Silver by Falkenberg, 1894-1928
By Falkenberg
Located in Paris, FR
Tea and coffee set in sterling silver by the French silversmith Falkenberg composed of 4 objects: one teapot, one coffee pot, one sugar pot and a milk pot.
Pieces are in pear-shaped...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Sterling Silver
French Silvered Bronze Garniture Clock Set
Located in Hudson, NY
A French Louis XIV three (3) piece silver over bronze mantel clock and garnitures set. A clock in silver over bronze accompanied with a pair of candlestick garnitures. Produced in an...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis XIV Style Triangular Side Table, Early 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique early 18th century Louis XIV style triangular side table. Each side is painted in different checkered colors.
Additional information:
Materials: Paint
Color: Light gray...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
French Louis XIV Period Shaped Oak & Iron Adjustable Reclining Armchair, 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly concave shaped backrest with hinged supports and wrought iron hooks adjusting into iron brackets with multiple settings, the arms ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Gallery Chandelier with 12 Lights in Bronze and Gold 18k
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnificent gallery chandelier of style louis XIV with 12 arms of lights in gilded bronze 18 carats.
The chandelier is decorated with crystal pendants and cut crystal pieces.
We...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold
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
Louis XIV Style Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Louis XIV style armchair...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cane
Barley Twist Walnut Side Table, Late 17th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 17th century Franco-Flemish period Louis XIV side table or writing table. The table is in original condition with an old multi-layer waxed surface....
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1680s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback. The sun is symbol for the French King Louis XIV, called the Sun King. The sun is flanked by two pillars of Hercules, which stand for strength ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
German Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does n...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Heavy 17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 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 o...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French Royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century fireplace of French limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with round shapes. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIV. The fireplace has a warm color scheme ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Other
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace from France. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIV. A fireplace in this style is characterized by the curves. The pa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique Bibliotheque by F. C. Menant, Louis XVI Style 18th Century, French
By François-Claude Menant
Located in London, GB
Bookcase and display cabinet in walnut with refined hand carvings by François Claude Menant (1757-1793) France, Louis XVI period (and Restoration). Menant was accepted as a member of...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 20.9 inch (53 cm)
The basket is in a good condit...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
18th Century, Italian Louis XIV Lacquered Wood Corner Cabinet
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Louis XIV lacquered wood corner cabinet
This particular corner furniture was made in Italy in the Louis XIV era, circa early 18th century.
The wooden struct...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Mantelpiece of Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This fireplace in style of Louis XIV has beautiful round shapes and is quiet in appearance. The fireplace comes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Other
Pair of Large Sicilian 17th Century Painted & Parcel-Gilt Church Altar Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of large carved Sicilian painted and guilt church altar ornaments from 1643-1715 in the Louis XIV style. Each measures: 21.25 inches hi...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Cast Stone Statue of 'Harvest' on Pedestal Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical Cast Stone Statue of 'Harvest' on Pedestal Base
This is a substantial sculpture in two parts, the 17th century dressed seated w...
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20th Century English Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Vintage Cast Stone Statues of Recumbent Putti on Pedestal Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Cast Stone Statues of Recumbent Putti on Pedestal Bases
Impressive works, a left and right, beautifully modeled and polychromed white, ready to place
Each figure meas...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Doré Foliate and Putti Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
A large-scale early 20th century French Louis XIV style bronze doré chandelier, circa 1900, with sixteen candle arms and a centre candleholder. The cha...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and cut rock crystal double light wall sconces embellished with a central cut rock crystal vase embellis...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
17th century Louis XIV Stone Sculpture of Playing Children
Located in Troy, NY
Important and very charming stone group of one child watching over his sleeping companion, in the spirit of the "Marmousets" along the "Allee d'Eau" and th...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Rare Louis XIV Period Eglomise Mirror
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XIV period green elomise glass mirror.
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1740s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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