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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
Period: 20th Century
Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, arched tight back and seat. The chairs upholstered in an embroidered fabric with purple stylized flowers and floral abstra...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV Style High Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut armchairs, circa 1900. With upholstered rectangular shaped backs, acanthus carved serpentine shaped arms and arm supports, serpentine shaped leg...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Monumental Chandelier in Louis XVI Style, According to J.-B. Klagmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and gilded bronze. 39-flame electric mounted, bronze frame with main branches in two-stage crown form, each main branch consists of fully-plastic cast, mermaid women fa...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak "Encoignure" or Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegance and storage to any corner with this beautiful antique corner cabinet. Crafted in France circa 1920 and built of solid oak, the wide cabinet sits on plinth feet over a ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Blanc De Chine Floral Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular Blanc de Chine porcelain floral vase/lamp. Beautifully designed with raised floral relief all around the lamp. Wonderful visual and craftsmanship. 31.5" to top of socke...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style giltwood bench. Upholstered in vintage gold silk fabric.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service Dinner 143 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

20th Century Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers / Sideboard
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV style chest of drawers / sideboard solid beech wood. The fittings are pronounced and of exceptionally good quality. (D-Sam-237).
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Louis XIV Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Buffet is a spectacular testament to the talents of a premier cabinetmaker, indeed! Designed for a lavish manoir, it was hand-crafted from old-growth indigenous wh...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Wonderful Large French Bronze Louis XV Etched Glass Crystal Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Bronze Louis XV Style Etched glass / crystal flush mount ceiling fixture with 3 edison lights.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oak cabinet was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920. The provincial "Confiturier" (or jelly cabinet in English), stands on a straight bottom plinth decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Table with 2 Leaves combines elegance with versatility creating a table your family will enjoy for generations! Hand-crafted from sumptuous Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror will make a great choice for most any decor! With a width to height proportion of roughly two to one, it can either be mounted vertically or horizont...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Synthetic, Wood, Paint

Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Whitewashed Walnut Step-Front Marble Top Buffet will create a majestic visual statement in any room! The step-front design combined with serpentine sides creates interest from any angle, and accentuates the form while bringing the natural beauty of the stripped walnut to the fore. Sis boldly scrolled legs with escargot feet provide support, connecting the undulating apron that is finely bordered and at the center section beautifully carved with acanthus fronds and wildflower sprays. Four cabinet doors above feature scrolled and arched panels surrounded by finely molded frames with carved accents on the top or corner. Four drawers above that feature tailored molding detail. Brass hinges hang the doors, with figured brass key guards and cast drawer pulls...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Maison Baguès attributed, Wrought Iron Rock Crystal 12 Light Chandelier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Grand Maison Baguès silverleaf wrought iron rock crystal chandelier with twelve lights was hand assembled using traditional techniques. The Fashionable Baguès chandelier has a silverleaf wrought iron frame in the chinoiserie taste that is elegantly decorated with rock crystal pendants, crystal prisms, crystal beads, crystal bobeches, crystal leaves, crystal flowers, crystal finials and highlighted with amethyst drops. The Baguès chandelier has an interior crystal beaded vase...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Wrought Iron, Silver Leaf

Two Dogs by The Fountain Dog Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a vertical dog portrait painting titled "Two Dogs by The Fountain" Showing two hounds relaxing in a garden
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Paint

Louis XIV Style Curved Bench
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style curved bench. Bench has the original cane seat, has three painted green urns with Greek key pattern to the top frame.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

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

Fine Pair of Ritz Gilt Bronze Louis XIV Sconces by Maison Delisle, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of Ritz Louis XIV gilt bronze wall sconces from Maison Delisle-France. New custom made black lacquer shades gold inside. Rewired.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza is as lovely as it is versatile! The size makes it great for a flat panel TV mo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

1950s French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Giltwood Bench Wool Fabric Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant French 20th Century Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. The decorative bench is raised on four legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column. Above is the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bouillotte Side Table Lamp Mood Light Gilt Bronze Antique Dealer Los Angeles CA . VERY LARGE Louis XIV style bouillotte table lamp in fine gold color on bronze With a beautiful detai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Tin

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of Louis VXI style Bronze and marble diminutive table lamps with oval marble body with three gilt bronze legs attached to a round base. The lamps are 21 inches tall,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece. France, circa 1920. 8 lights. Dimensions: Height 61", diameter 48".
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIV Style Center Table Painted by Artist 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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Antique Louis XIV Style Mirror in Carton-Pierre, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, french antique Louis XIV style mirror, late 19th century. Antique frame Louis XIV style in carton-pierre (Pulped paper and glue invented in 19th century as a substitute for stu...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mirror

French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated body surmounted with a ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Red Painted & Parcel Gilt Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century red painted and parcel gilt mirror in the Louis XIV style.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides is the combination of style, elegance and efficiency, crafted by master artisans from sumptuous indigenous French...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV white/gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV white/gold Excellent French Louis XV style table. High-quality, solid beech wo...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the cabinetmaker's art! The top features an unusual contour that resem...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Vintage High Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite set of eight French Louis XIV-style dining chairs brings timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship to any dining space. Crafted in solid oak, each chair features a h...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Os de Mouton Armchair with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Os de Mouton armchair with Tapestry is a classic design rendered from solid oak and upholstered in beautiful, earth-toned long-weari...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

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

Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Mirror is a superlative example of the wood sculptor's art! Using both classical and baroque inspirations for his work, the artist meticulously ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Armchairs were crafted from solid old-growth oak and fine, luxurious fabric to create a majestic seating group that provides as much comfort as it does ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim. Elegant fine vintage Limoges porcelain with 22-karat gold painted trinket small dish vide poche catchall. French vintage Limoges dish in cobalt royal blue with fine gold trim and handles. The cobalt blue, rectangular shaped dish features a country scene with a courting couple after the Fragonard 19th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Gold Plate, Brass

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

Louis XIV Style French Fauteuils, or Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils, or armchairs, made of walnut with carved details, sturdy construction and comfortable seating. Old flame stitch pattern upholstery with brass nai...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Large Louis XIV Style ‘Versailles’ Lantern
Located in London, GB
A very large Louis XIV style ‘Versailles’ lantern, a twentieth century model of the original created for the Château de Versailles, with three light...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Antique Country French Double Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Double Commode in Stripped Oak provides six drawers for capacious storage in style! Hand-crafted and carved from solid oak, it features double raised & recess...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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Marble

20th Century Louis XIV Ceiling Candelabra/ Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV ceiling candelabra/ chandelier Ceiling candelabra in Louis XIV style. Solid, engraved brass. Fifteen curved light arms. Delivery time can take about 6-8 ...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Large Antique Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Louis XIV Style, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror of Louis XIV style, circa 1965. Antique carved gilt wood frame (width: 8 cm / 3.14 in.) with French decor Louis...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Set Of 12 Louis XIV Style Oak Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb large set of 12 Louis XIV style chairs from the beginning of the 20th century Very beautiful important rare set with a seat in tapestry handmade in half-point which has retai...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Textile, Sycamore

French Walnut & Galleried Marble Top Bouillotte Candle Stand / Wine Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XVI Style Fruitwood (walnut) and Marble Inset Low Wine Table. Early 20th Century French Walnut & Galleried Marble Top Bouillotte Candle Stand. Measures 13.5" in width, 13.5" in...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 20th-century piece is styled in the Louis XIV manner, showcasing the arms of France. The design features the sun, symbolizing Louis XIV, the sun king. Constructed from cast ir...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XIV Style.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century style French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish painted bombe commode with faux marble top is a wonderful example of meticulous craftsmanship combined with an artistic hand-painted finish! From the four talon and b...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XIV Furniture

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Pine

20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style from France. This piece is a 20th Century product, crafted in the Louis XIV Style, showcasing the arms of Leopol...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored with s...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Antique Liegoise Writing Table with 2 Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise writing table with 2 drawers is a splendid example of the time-honored traditions of quality craftsmanship for which the region is so well known for the past centuri...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Antique Liegoise Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise draw leaf dining table hails from the storied region from which exceptional products have been hand-crafted for centuries! Util...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Pair Antique French Louis XIV Hand-Carved Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XIV hand-carved armchairs recall the glory years of the Sun King, and feature timeless styling inspired by classicism with Baroque flair. Each chair has bee...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Sycamore

Large Tropical Island Solid Wood Linen Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering One of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a newly reupholstered shabby chic tropical island...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Linen, Hardwood

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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