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
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century 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. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
A French Louis XVI style three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk C 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XVI style French three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk having extensive bronze decoration, finished rear and gilt embossed leather top circa 1930.
Kneehole Dimensions: 26" X...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 47in W: 74 1/4in D: 30 1/2in SH: 21 1/2in
This is an amazing piece of Louis XIV style furniture the distressed finish looks re...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gold Accented Greige Carved Italian Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian hand painted mirror, incorporating both gold and antique white, this mirror is simple & elegant. The gold trims the leaf edges.
Ita...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a carved French side chair that was upholstered in a 1970s Brunschwig & Fils leopard chinoiserie. It is in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table is a marvelous adaptation of the design rendered in sublime fruitwood yet on a smaller scale than usual. When fully extended, the tabl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis. XIV Style Seven-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amber Prisms, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style chandelier offers gilt metal scroll form frame with seven candle lights; strung, cut and amber prisms throughout, 20th century
Measures - 37"h x 18"diam
Ca...
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20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables in good vintage and sturdy condition. Measure 17.5" wide, 17.5" deep and stand 25.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Ashtrays Bavaria Germany Set of Two Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Painted Square Porcelain Ashtrays Bavaria, Germany.
Set of two Bavaria Germany fine porcelain ashtrays with 24 k gilt floral accent and rim.
Vintage porcelain ashtrays with Frag...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual 20th century demi-rond cast iron waterbassin, fountain element. The 2 pieces that are in stock are sold in one set. Each of the bassins is casted in one big solid piece in th...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century 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. ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table is certainly an uncommon design, with a boldly gadrooned six-sided top. Such a top performs like a round table, bu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Magnificent Pendant featuring the head of Apollo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Apollo Pendant, A Magnificent Pendant depicting the head of Apollo "The Sun God" surrounded by 32 crystal rays. 8 lights.
Louis XV Style. Europe, Modern...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Composition
Midcentury French Large Gilded Convex Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury French convex wall mirror circa 1970s.
Large sized, with a gilded cast plaster surround.
Shows some nice age patina.
Very decorative.
Will add a fabulous accent to mos...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was fashioned from select oak, and designed with an arbalette facade which, when viewed from above, resembles the shape of an arch...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Sunburst" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier featuring crystal rays at the bottom, gilt bronze ornament depicting male faces. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 20" Diameter ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French provincial, Louis XIV-style fauteuils à la reine in walnut with carved acanthus scrolled arms, "S" scrolled arm supports and serpentine "H" stretcher. Seat & tall sq...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78516 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 01'04 x 02'00. Emanating traditional style with incredible detail and texture, this hand knotted silk Hereke rug is a captivating vision of wov...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cost. It is in...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Walnut Console table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style walnut console table, circa 1930s. With a Belgium marble top, one wide frieze drawer and acanthus leaf Louis XIV style carved walnut legs. Hairline crack on marble top.
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1930s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XIV Style Beechwood Bench, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-carved Louis XIV-style French bench with pickled grey painted accents. The bench has stunning intricate carving and details. This bench would look great in any antique ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Satinwood Marquetry, Marble & Ormolu, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style commode offers kingwood construction in bombe form with marble top over case having two drawers with satinwood marquet...
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs were meticulously handcrafted by the master artisans of the storied region around Liege. Utilizing dense, old-growth indigenous oak,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Versailles Gardens Sculpture And Mythology By Jacques Girard 1st Ed. 1985 Book
By Vendome
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Versailles Gardens Sculpture And Mythology By Jacques Girard 1985.
Discover the artistic splendor of the gardens of Versailles with the book "Versailles Gardens: Sculpture And Mythology" by Jacques Girard, 1st edition published in 1985. Large heavy collectible coffee table hardcover book
A renowned photographer captures the grandeur, fantasy, history, and artwork of Louis XIV's spectacular gardens of Versailles.
A beautiful book that explains fully the symbolic and historic gardens of Versailles, France. It was published in 1985 and 30 years later the photographic plates stand up to the test of time although there probably are more recent publications. The concept of Louis XIV and created by Le Notre, the greatest landscape architect, the gardens are a lasting tribute to the gods, nature and the marrying of these elements to architecture and design.
“In 1664 a festival was held in the gardens which marked the beginning of the glorious era of Versailles”.
The book has a complete and detailed map of the gardens and extensive commentary on the photographic plates and a full list of the sculptures and the artists.
Published by The Vendome Press...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVth-Style Fruitwood Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th Century French Louis XVth-Style benches having hand carved Fruitwood cabriolet legs and frame. Fruitwood has a medium walnut finish. As is printed cotton fabric uphols...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers is a great choice for adding timeless style with superb functionality to any room! handcrafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, even o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Oval Carved Walnut Footstool, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV footstool offers upholstered seat in oval form with floral carved frame having cabriole legs, c1900
Measures-...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. The reminder plate reads Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th Century. The coalition tried to restrict the power of the French King Louis the...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Large Antique circa 1930s French Louis XIV Style Carved Throne Armchairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Louis XIV Ormolu Mounted and Framed Handvoven Tapestry
Located in Germantown, MD
An absolutely gorgeous Louis XIV style Brass Ormolu Mounted and Framed wool Handvoven Tapestry. Tapestry depicts an music room / orchestra scene with a young lady / organ or piano pl...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIV giltwood armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add timeless grace and elegance to your room worthy of the kings of France! Each frame is meticulously sculpted with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra c...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Kingwood and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crawley, GB
A beautiful 20th century French kingwood and floral marquetry inlaid bedside chest with marble top and oak-lined drawers
height 72cm
width 34cm
depth 27cm.
Don't hesita...
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Early 20th Century British Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Country French Secretary
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary is the perfect answer to an efficient floor plan or a cozy room! Combining storage in the spacious pair of fu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Provincial Painted Cabinet, Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Provincial painted cabinet ~ wardrobe provides a double door cabinet above with three spacious drawers below for the ultimate in stylish functionality! Patinaed painted finish with subtle distressing accentuates the carved detail that appears across the entire facade. The embellishment, influenced by the Louis XIV style, includes stylized shell and foliate motifs, including on the undulating apron below supported by four scrolled legs. The three drawers below provide ample storage, while the upper cabinet is even more flexible. One could even remove the single shelf and place a flat panel TV inside for a guest bedroom...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Gilt Mirror / Looking Glass with Double Frame Louis XIV St. France Xxth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Gorgeous Louis XIV style glazing bead mirror in golden wood.
In the style of Italian mirrors, baroque style.
Decor of intertwined foliage and flowers.
Pediment decorated with shells....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Antique Country French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table represents a clever design that has two leaves that tuck into slots underneath the main table top when not needed, then draw o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen Style, a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ebonized mahogany frame with gold details;
upholstered in sculpted or woven chenille checked pattern
unmarked / in the manner of Maison Jansen or Baker
Curbside to NYC/Philly avai...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Textile, Sycamore
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Mercury Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style mercury glass side table. Vintage Venetian style silvered wood and mercury glass covered night stand side table with small drawer below shaped top with inlaid design ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Late 19th century Louis XIV Style Fauteil Armchairs by the legendary Maison Jansen. Maison Jansen was an interior decoration house located in Paris and is considered the firs...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Beech
Louis XlV Metal & Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Midcentury Louis XlV Style Cast Metal Coffee Table
Coloration: ...
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. 20th century.
The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style Burlwood Commode with Gilt Bronze Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Commodes were first introduced in France during the reign of Louis XIV, towards the end of the 17th century. These early offerings were often constructed with luxurious veneers and decorated with ornate handles, escutcheons, and decorative mounts, all in bronze. Our French burlwood commode...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Kingwood Marquetry Commode/ Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XIV style Kingwood Marquetry Commode/ nightstand
France, Circa 1900s
A stunning example, with exotic book-matched Kingwood and other exotic wood veneers, fitted with two loc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XIV Style fireback with a coat of Arms. 20th century
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Gold-Leaf Carved Giltwood & Linen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious and early 20th century Italian carved giltwood sofa in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved sofa has been newly upholstered in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table in stripped oak is an unusual example of the cabinetmaker's art! Crafted entirely from oak, it makes for a great compact table good fo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Snuffbox Pocket Sterling Silver Gold Paillons Lilies of France Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular oval shape pocket snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent blue fired enamel on guillochè and with the insertion of p...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
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
French Louis XIV Style Bronze and Brass Faceted Desktop Mirror
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XIV Style bronze and brass faceted desktop mirror from the 1920s
Adorned with typical Louis XIV-style symbols, allegorical figures, floral...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 70 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...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dutch School, Oil on Canvas, Floral Composition in the Style of the Seventeen
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful oil on canvas signed Engel Hard Ftrepresenting a floral composition in the style of the 17th century.
Work from the end of the 19th century or the beginning of the 20th....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
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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