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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
French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble & Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu and Satinwood Inlaid Bombay Commode with Green Marble Top 20...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Wall Cabinet ~ Display Case is a great option for those who wish to conserve floor space yet still have keepsake items to store and show off! The design fea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Styled Lacquered Benches w Caned Seats Rolled Arms
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Special pair of neoclassical benches with caned seats, rolled arms and cushions for the seats. Black lacquer on the hardwood frames with Stenciled gilt floral work on the front and b...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Oak, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique French Louis XIV Mahogany, Burl & Ormolu One Drawer Stand C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Mahogany, Burl & Ormolu Single Drawer Stand C1930. Measures - 27.75"H x...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Matched Pair Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs ,, Amazing design,, Great color and patina.. weathered arm-rests.. Extremely comfortable, Hand Delivery avail to New York Cit...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Baroque Applique in antique Louis XIV Style silver galvanized
Located in Berlin, DE
Six flamed light corpus. Polished and engraved bronze. Round, reliefed, wall-shield. There from, six-light arms composed of spirals. Measures: Width:45 cm, height:55 cm.
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, 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

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 color...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Rare Set of 4 Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Walnut and Tulipwood Armchairs in Damask
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and desirable set of 4 Dutch Marquetry walnut armchairs. They date to the 1940-50s era and most likely are from the Netherlands. The chairs feature fantastic burnished...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Tulipwood, Walnut

French Gold Gilt Fine Carved 48" Walnut Oval Top Dining Center Table Stunning!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Gold Gilt Fine Carved 48" Walnut Oval Top Dining Center Table Stunning!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900. Laurel leaves.
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise needlepoint dining chairs includes one armchair! The exceptional quality of the set is immediately apparent, each ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! You don’t often see pine with such elaborate carving! It is a French pine three drawer chest with Louis XIV styling. The drawers are lined with paper. The only condition...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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...
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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 Soest, NL
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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gilt Bronze Lantern. Original gilding. Having individual beveled glass panels. Based on the lantern at Versailles. France, circa 1910. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 21" ...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

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Iron

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

French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
19th - 20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 27.8 inch (70.5 cm) The basket is in a good...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Dutch Louis XIV Style 'Europe' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th - 20th century Dutch fireback with the goddess Europe, consort of Zeus. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 27.8 inch (70.5 cm) The basket is in a good condit...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th Century German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter. It is in a good cond...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Limoges France Cigar Ashtray Porcelain Dish Catchall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Limoges porcelain ashtray in a rectangular shape featuring a beautiful gold trellis and roses design with gold trim, made in France. The hand painted decor is stunning and the ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

Impressive Pair of Giltwood Louis XIV Style Six-Light Chandeliers
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of large giltwood six-light chandeliers have been carved in the style of Louis XIV. Louis XIV is characterized by rich ornamentation: symmetrical arrangements, often utiliz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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Brass, Bronze

Limoges Fine Porcelain Plate Hand Painted with French Fragonard Romantic Scene
By Limoges, (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage limoges France fine porcelain round decorative blue and gold. Elegant fine porcelain decorative plate hand painted scene with a romantic lovers scene in a garden, cobalt royal blue and rich gilding throughout, after the painting of French artist Fragonard, signed Fragonard on bottom left. Elegant precious Limoges fine porcelain to add to your French Porcelain collection. Hand painted and finely decorated collectible french porcelain in the Sevres Chateau France style. Limoges made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good and does not have cracks.  
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Fabric Merchants In Venice, Framed Pastel, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large framed pastel depicting silk merchants presenting their fabrics to wealthy clients in Venice. Illegible signature in the lower left corner. Pastel in good condition (pr...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Acrylic

Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Mont Saint Michel Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The "Mont Saint Michel" Hand-Painted Limoges France Dish by G Rogier. 1960s Limoges France Eiffe...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French Giltwood Wall Mirror In The Louis XIV Style, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror, circa 1940. Gilded carved wood frame, decorated with stylized shells, re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Tonal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78738 Antique Turkish Ghiordes Silk Prayer Rug, 04'00 x 05'03. Hailing from the northeast of İzmir in western Anatolia (now in Turkey), Ghiordes prayer rugs are characterized by their distinct design elements and historical significance in carpet weaving. Ensuring durability and longevity, they are crafted from high-quality silk and feature an angular prayer niche, known as a mihrab, which indicates the direction of Mecca for Muslim prayers. Surrounding the niche are decorative spandrels, often adorned with geometric patterns or floral motifs. Ghiordes rugs are valued for their craftsmanship, intricate designs, and importance in facilitating the practice of Islamic prayer...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk

French Gilt Window Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Good quality X framed gilt window or duet seat, covered in gold damask, in overall great condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Gesso

Large Scale French Gray &Gilt Metal Tole Sconces By Currey & Company - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of French gray and gilt metal tole sconces. They have a lovely scroll styling with gilt acanthus leaves throughout both of them. They are marked. I am not ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

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Iron

Louis XIV style High Back Throne Like Armchair Pair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of elegant and stately manor-like throne sitting chairs in the style of Louis XIV. Chairs are strong and sturdy and the fabric is in very good condition with no rips or stains. ...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not h...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Ebonized Mahogany Writing Desk, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stately French writing desk in the Louis XIV style with a rectangular top inset with a rich, tooled leather writing surface, framed by a molded edge, and flanked on either side by ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. This product weighs more t...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms De Rostaing Family' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the coat of arms of the De Rostaing Family, 17th century. Described by P. Palasi ('Plaques de cheminées héraldiques'; item 128) The...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter with st...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze twelve-arm chandelier was made in France is circa 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The chandelier is ornately cast with a series of f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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

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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 fitment enclosed within bevelled ...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

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

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Cast Stone

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut and walnut veneered, drawers and top with molded edges, raised on a plinth base re...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 10 High Back Chairs with Carved Wooden Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 10 high back chairs from the early 1900s, the frames are made out of solid wood and heavily carved, the set consist of 8 side chairs and 2 armchairs. The pieces were...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing an exceptional masterpiece of cultural distinction, this one-of-a-kind hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th-century fireback in the style of French Louis XIV 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 req...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Italian Louis XIV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this beautiful Louis XIV style chest of drawers made in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. Made of walnut veneer with briar and maple decorations that create a ...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XIV Style Commode with Rosewood Marquetry Décor and Red Griotte Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style commode from circa 1950 with rosewood marquetry décor, four drawers, red griotte marble top and gilt bronze hardware. Crafted in the timeless French Louis XI...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French Louis XIV-style gilt bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders. A beautiful pair of Louis XIV-style bronze curtain holders or supports, or tiebacks. These curtain s...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Super French Curved Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French deep buttoned walnut curved sofa with feather filled cushions, in original very good condition. You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ah...
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20th Century English Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Mirror, Louis XIV Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French mirror, Louis XIV style.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Wolfers Candlesticks, Sterling Silver, Hallmark 950/1000
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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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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