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 '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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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
Materials
Bronze
French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern, in the manner of Baccarat. The elongated molded and cut-glass body s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style sofa. Sofa has a painted black and gold frame, caned sides and back with linen upholstery. Has a loose cushioned seat. Back cushions ar...
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
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,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
French Painted and Parcel Gilt Console Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good French console table, painted in dark cream with parcel gilding, in very good overall condiiton.
29"high
47" wide
22" depth
You are welcome to view this item at our sh...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Half moon table with green leather openable luigi XIV
Located in Guazzora, IT
1. **Shape and Design**:
- **Closed shape**: Crescent-shaped, with the straight side to rest against a wall, which saves space when not in use.
- **Open form**: When the table ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings & Turned Leg Stretchers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Drawing inspiration from the lavish interiors of the French monarchy, this Louis XIV-style armchair encapsulates the timeless appeal of aristocratic design. Its oversized frame and detailed carvings make it a visually striking addition to any setting, while its plush seat ensures lasting comfort. The meticulously sculpted arms, crown crest, and turned leg stretchers...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Pair of Louis XVI Jensen Style of White Painted Side Tables
Located in Huntington, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Jensen style of white painted side tables, spray matte was used for photo purposes.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Gold Accented Driftwood 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
Pair of Chiavari High Back Chairs by Gaetano Descalzi, Italy in Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Original elegant early 20th century pair of Chiavari high back chairs, " Chiavarine" , by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi , Italy, mahogany ebonized. Restored and re-upholstered
Measure i...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Mont Saint Michel Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
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
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XIV Carved Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Carved Wood Wall Mirror is a magnificent representation of the wood sculptor's art! A bold, intricate crest overlooks the oval framework, counterbalanced by a styl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Charming Mid-20th Century French Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming mid-20th century French table.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 146 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4",
12 teaspoons, 5 7/8",
12 flat han...
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Metal, Tin, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mughal Style Arabesque Large Room Size Carpet in Marsala
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Indian Lahore large room size rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a Shah Jahan Persian Mughal style arabesque design over a marsala red ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of cast Iron Musketeers Andirons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Musketeers andirons is made of cast iron. They are very unusual and decorative. These are a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand-Hammered Louis XIV style Iron Chandelier. Exquisite Detail.
10 lights. France, circa 1910.
Dimensions: Height 37" Width 41" Depth 31"
CW5276.
Category
1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilded Console Tables.
Located in Nantwich, GB
These magnificent, ornate, intricately decorated, gilded Svenska Blue console tables, carrying faux marble tops are an example of the fine craftsman...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Corian
Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique style kidney shaped walnut bench. The bench has solid, carved walnut legs with striped fabric.
Category
1940s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Floral Tapestry Style Upholstery Oval Back Louis XIV Dining Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Louis XIV Style Center Table Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By 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
Materials
Wood
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
Pair Louis XIV Style Turquoise Painted Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV style turquoise painted armchairs. The chairs have thick lacquer over walnut frames, velvet upholstery with Cabriole legs.
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century gilt-metal paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style hanging twin-light lantern. The elongated body topped with a crown-shaped design among floral shields....
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Bouquet Still Life
By Breaad
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a still life painting titled "Bouquet" showing tulips and other flowers in a classical setting
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 91 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9 1/4",
12 forks, 7 1/4",
12 salad forks, 6 1/4",
12 ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Notable Parquetry Marble Top Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary pair of stone top cabinets with bronze mounts. Elegant and fine construction in pale walnut parquetry for the frieze drawers and door f...
Category
20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
6-arm giltwood chandelier featuring ornate carved figurehead and foliate details.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Copy of "Capture of the Fort of Saint-Jean D'Ullioa" Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a seascape painting titled "Capture of the Fort of Saint-Jean D'Ullioa, November 23, 1838" showing siege of burning fort by tall ships
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint
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
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XVI Style, Massive Belgium, Gilded Bronze
Located in Bastogne, BE
Magnificent pair of large wall sconces in the Louis XVI style.
Crafted from gilded bronze by Massive of Belgium, these vintage beauties date back to the mid-20th century.
They exud...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Giltwood
20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIV style bench in very good condition dating from the 80s. In patinated resin and cushion purple velvet with wave pattern and gold braid finish. The cushion is ...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Resin
French Style Louis XIV Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
French style Louis XIV painted chest. The chest has a total of six pull out drawers, original brass hardware and nicely painted. Can also be us...
Category
1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Banquet Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Banquet Table combines timeless styling with incredible versatility to create the perfect dining table! When closed, it is just under six feet in l...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV carved wood chandelier is a wonderful example of the style, featuring a boldly carved central shaft in an urn form with multiple tiered pendant below mounted to a large circular acanthus rosette. Just above the rosette is the main body of the central shaft, alternating between 8 pinwheel style rosettes and 8 scrolled arms which project the chandelles out away from the center, and are themselves lavishly carved with foliate motifs. Professionally electrified to standard US wiring, nothing adds ambiance like antique...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Baroque Style Italian Carved Giltwood Pair of Sconces, circa 1930
Located in Encinitas, CA
Louis XIV Baroque style giltwood 2-light sconce pair. Fine Italian reproduction, grande scale, these sconce pieces are hand carved and ornately detailed, circa 1930. Professionally ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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.
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century Louis XIV Style French Library Bookcase
Located in Berlin, DE
Imposing French Bibliotech Library bookcase in the style of Louis XIV.
Royal tulip wood on pinewood. Highly right angled body flanked by figures in t...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV commode or chest of drawers is a study in the French masculine form, rendered from oak to last for generation...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Oak
Red Painted & Parcel Gilt Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
A French Mid-Century red painted and parcel gilt mirror in the Louis XIV style.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Tombeau chest of drawers in marquetry, Transition style – Part 1 of the 20th cen
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This kingwood chest of drawers opens with three drawers of identical dimensions, curved and rounded.
The fronts of these drawers are inlaid with kingwood veneer elements arranged vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, creating geometric yet symmetrical shapes.
Each drawer is adorned with a lock and key, a substantial rocaille-decorated doorway, and two large gilt bronze scroll handles.
This piece features a bronze acanthus leaf lamp base...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C French Iron, Tole, and Crystal Chandelier, attributed to Bagues
Located in Charleston, SC
This chandelier was made in France during the first half of the 20th century, circa 1930. It has an iron and tole frame covered in varied shapes and sizes of crystal prisms. The apex...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tôle
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
Materials
Oak
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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