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
Sturdy Antique French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This beautifully understated limestone fireplace from France effortlessly blends rustic charm with refined craftsmanship. Likely originating from the 18th century, it is carved from ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Decorated 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid And Carved Oak Buffet Cabinet, Early 18Th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH CUPBOARD
A highly decorative and unusual cabinet with carved shell details and inlaid maquetry stars.
Brass handles, escutcheons and iron hinges.
Two drawers over a...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Crackled Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes — Wong Lee 1895
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of crackled porcelain cassolettes, decorated in underglaze blue and mounted in finely chased gilt bronze.
The vases bear the “WL 1895” Wong Lee hal...
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20th Century Chinese Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century Tax Collector's Chest
Located in Charmes, FR
Tax collector's chest, in wrought iron and iron plates on a wooden core, 18th century, in good condition, does not have its key, was exhibited for a time at the Bruyère museum (Vosge...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautifully decorated 17th century French Louis XIV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the dist...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double door cabinet embellished with C...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$60,000 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Style Hand-Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis XIV Style Walnut Armoire. Moulded crown over two-door armoire, the doors with deep diamond coffered carving, diamond carved panels to sides, on large bun feet; the interior wit...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
VINTAGE FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE LOUIS XVI STYLE BERGERE CARVER DESK OFFiCE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this French Louis XVI farmhouse country style Walnut Bergère office desk chair
Please note the delivery fe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
$849 Sale Price
20% Off
French 1840s Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Accents and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut fauteuil from the mid-19th century, with delicately carved accents and newer upholstery, exudes timeless charm and sophistication. Created in France du...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Authentic French Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
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 Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES
Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Italian 18th Century Painted Console Tables
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of Italian, 18th century painted and parcel-gilt console tables.
Very good original condition.
Measurements: consoles Cm 80 x 50 x 95
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period, 18th Century Period, Black.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neapolitan School, early 18th century, "Lucretia"
Located in Madrid, ES
Neapolitan School, early 18th century, "Lucretia"
Canvas 105 x 85 cm - 41 5/16 in.
Provenance: Private collection, France.
Good condition
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pair French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Lidded Urns
Superb and most elegant pair of Louis XVI style ormolu mounted Verde Antico Marble lidded urns. Flanking the m...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Louis XIV Sideboard with Plate Rack
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood sideboard with plate rack. In the lower part equipped with three comfortable drawe...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$28,203 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period dripping pan. Beautifully crafted of copper and wrought iron. It is in good condition and it is fully functional.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Reclaimed French Light Stone Fireplace In Timeless Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elevate your interior with this authentic Louis XIV style fireplace surround crafted from off-white French limestone. The fireplace retains its original textured surface, adding character and timeless elegance to any space. With its graceful curves and refined proportions, this antique chimney...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Set of Six Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and complete set of six Italian 18th century Louis XIV period walnut dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant ball feet below block reserves and lovely turned legs e...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A French Louis XIV Style Antique Statuary White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An incredibly well carved Baroque chimney piece executed in Italian Statuary white marble, in the Louis XIV manner circa 1850. The Jambs with left and right facing scrolled console l...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
17th-18th Century French Fireplace Crane
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireplace crane made of wrought iron with 2 fixtures. The crane is still functional. It is used for cooking in the fireplace.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,028 / set
Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the frame is made from solid birc...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a majo...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry in Rococo Revival Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53775 Late 19th Century Antique French Verdure Tapestry, 05'09 x 07'04. Woven with lyrical precision in the hallowed tapestry ateliers of Aubusson during the late 19th century, this ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Specimen Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period ebonized Fruitwood, bone, giltwood, and gilt metal specimen cabinet. The three door thirteen drawer cabinet...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century)
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century)
This authentic French country fireplace surround originates from the Louis XIV period, dating back to the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier
Great vintage condition.
Measures 20" in diameter...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Dutch 'Parrot' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period 'Parrot' Fireback / Backsplash made of cast iron with a black color. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington & Co
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington & Co
English, 19th Century
Sculpture: Height 108cm, width 86cm, depth 43cm
Base: Height 26cm, width 92cm,...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$112,252 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood.
It has the original upholstery. The armrests have acanthus leave ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Beech
$1,034 Sale Price
20% Off
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Cupids' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Country French Armoire with Carved Lone Stars in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Armoire in Stripped Oak with Carved Lone Stars on each door is a magnificent example of spectacular French craftsmanship, with hand-carved embellishment a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback / backsplash depicting an allegory of peace. The two angels are holding a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in their hands.
The firebac...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned by a rectangular piece of carved malachite, and a finial with a deep amethyst color...
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20th Century Thai Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Gothic Rest for Fireplace Tools, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Unique hand forged rest to place fireplace tools near the fireplace.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Game Rack, 17th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of w...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with an unknown coat of arms, 17th Century.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / p...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque will make a great addition to your decor, providing just enough style flair to impress, while performing yeoman's duties...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French 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 colore...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Classic pair French 4-Drawer Night Stands, bronze mounts , Louis XIV
Located in Buffalo, NY
Magnificent Pair French nightstands Louis XIV Style . Finely crafted featuring dovetail joinery. ribbon mahogany..wonderful hardware and ornamental bronze adornments that are oh so ...
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1930s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We offer you this antique armchair dating back to the end of the 19th century, with a design inspired by the Louis XIV period.
The armchair is characterized by a solid walnut struct...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Portrait Of A Child - Flemish School After Van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas from the 18th century depicting the portrait of a young child.
This portrait comes from the portrait of Rubens' brother painted in 1632 by Antoine Van Dyck.
Possibly ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console
Large scale French Louis XIV style gilded console with faux marble top. This exceptional console is characterized by its classical a...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XIV Walnut Os De Mouton Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
High square back and seat. Scrolled arms. S curve legs joined by conforming stretchers.
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Early 1700s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Muslin, Walnut
Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilded Mirrors
Very fine 19th century antique French Louis XIV style giltwood rectangular mirrors. The baroque style delicate wood and gesso...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, a phoenix, and the date of production 1737
The Phoenix stands for 'Who rises from the ashes' The pillars refer to the club of He...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in sty...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian, Emiliana, LXIV Period Paneled Walnut Secretary Cabinet, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a multi-level molded cornice atop a two piece cabinet with paneled doors above and below, the bottom seciton with a flp-down front supported by recessed slides, the interiors ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1726, is also cast in the fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY PAINTED CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and unique chest made of solid chestnut wood, painted in tempera in shades of red, green, yellow, and black. The chest is rectangular in shape, with bracketed feet and a prot...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Paint
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refer to the club of Hercule...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench.
Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has beautifully carved legs connected by a lovely st...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Lacquer side cabinet after Beurdeley, 1890
By Henry Dasson
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite late 19th-century French side cabinet showcases a stunning marble top and elegant amboyna veneers. in the manner of Louis- Auguste-Alfred Beudeley, it features intrica...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Handsome French Louis XIV Armchairs with Os de Mouton Stretchers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant pair of Louis XIV armchairs dating from the early 19th century, each resting on legs connected together by a so-called “sheep bone” or Os de Mouton stretcher. Comfortable bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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