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

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Fabric, Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date. Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare French Louis XIV large pewter and fruitwood inlaid marquetry desk called “bureau Mazarin” attributed to Pierre Gole (1620 – 1684) Dimensi...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Pewter

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pat...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French fireback with four Saint Andrew's crosses and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

17th Century French Hanging Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French hanging trivet made of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into. It was used in com...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair Italian Louis XIV Period Carved & Turned Walnut Poltrone, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having serpentine shaped high backrests, boldly carved arms, and turned arm supports above fitted seats, raised on square rear legs with turned front legs and turned h-form stretcher...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this order is a small...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Opole, PL
Ladies' Writing Desk From the Early 20th Century in the Style of Louis XV A ladies' writing desk inspired by the Louis XV style, dating back to before 1939. The furniture stands on ...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Rosewood

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 75 cm (29.5 inch). The basket is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table is a superlative example of the high quality furnishings that have been produced in the region for centuries! The clever design has ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The antique hardware is gilt bronze and not original. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

A French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen. This wonderful fire screen is raised by a trio of Giltwood scrolled foliate legs on cast...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool, Giltwood

Pair of stone flower baskets
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This pair of stone sculptures made in the mid-18th century represents a woven basket filled with flowers, fruits and plants. Among the element...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

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!...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Iron

French Bronze Louis XIV Andirons, 17th Century, with Marmosets
Located in Soest, NL
A pair of medium-sized 17th century French Louis XIV fire dogs made of polished bronze and wrought iron. The faces on the andirons are so-called marmosets. A marmoset is an ornamenta...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

French Louis XIV Oratory - Crucifixion Scene in Marquetry, circa 1700 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Superb oratory in oak from the Louis XIV period. The lower part forming a drop-leaf desk, has a door with its original hinges and rests on a platform. In the upper part, the pediment...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

French Cosiness Classic Louis XIV Rose Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French Louis XIV period, 18th century period, original fireplace surround in a rose Burgundy hard stone/marble with remaining original patina....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

19thc French Antique Louis XIV Dore Bronze Grand Mirrored Wall Sconce - Cherubs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XIV Bronze Grand Bevelled Wall Sconce. With cherub/ putti detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is sinc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Italian Louis XIV Period Dark Walnut & Upholstered Poltrone, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having slightly leaning rectangular backrests, one curiously with two very small iron rings on its back, with shaped arms and downturned handles with turned arm supports, the tight u...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, and very useful pair of antique French side tables. They were made in France, they date from around the 1930s. They are of wonderful quality, they are very well made, w...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Exquisite Small 18th Century Original French Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and very exceptional original antique marble fireplace surround in the bespoke Royal Breche D' Aleppe marble. The design of the fronton is elegant and graciously movin...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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

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Walnut

Blackened And Gilded Wooden Mirror, 17th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large mirror in blackened wood with gilded rods, Louis XIV period, but reworked in the 19th century Wear of time on the wood, wear on the mirror's tin Height 98 cm 79 x 9 cm
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Poplar Wood Pair of Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Louis XIV style pair of armchairs very comfortable. Made of poplar wood with special natural wood finish without color or varnish. Perfect upholstery restored with particular...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Jute, Poplar

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

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Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs Carved Walnut Wood Armchairs France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XIV Bergere Armchairs in Hand-carved Walnut Wood, late 19th century, French, 3 acanthus leaves on each scrolled arm and legs, very elegant cross stretcher. In original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback with arms of France. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increa...
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18th Century French Antique 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

19th Century French Louis XIV Syle Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A magnificent Louis XIV style candlestick, dating from the 19th century, in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Its baluster-shaped barrel is richly ornamented with swags and swirls, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs. The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Late 17th Century French Louis Monumental XIV Walnut Armoire
Located in Troy, NY
Very large Louis XIV Armoire of extraordinary quality and size. The two massive doors featuring a beautiful, intricate steel locking mechanism. The lower part fitted with drawers, th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Rare Late 17th Century Italian Solid Walnut Louis XIV Antique Sideboard
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood antique sideboard. Equipped with three comfortable drawers and three beautiful doors. Beautiful large iron hinges can be se...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France. Measures: 150...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Extra Small Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extra small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone. This reclaimed fireplace mantle with elegant jambs is unique its kind. It has some small artempo restorations and is rea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France
Located in Soest, NL
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Elm Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant suite of six side chairs and matching armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1950. Each chair stands on carved "Os de Mouton" legs (sheep bone), embellished with a serp...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mohair, Beech

19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a (usually just) married couple. The date (1812) which is cast is the date of product...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions. The perfect fireplace for original apartment decoration. This 18th century period piece is ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Louis XIV Kingwood, Ormolu & Burl Ladies Desk with Rear Tower C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Louis XIV Kingwood, Ormolu & Burl Ladies Desk with Rear Tower & Writing Slide-Out C1890 Mea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Louis XIV Style 'Boulle' Marquetry Console Table
Located in London, GB
A Louis XIV Style Brass-Inlaid Marquetry Console Table After the design by André-Charles Boulle Constructed from ebony, with excellent hand-chased and gilded bronze mounts, the shap...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

French Louis XIV Messenger Box in Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful messenger box from the Louis XIV period, late 17th early 18th century. This pretty box is made of leather-wrapped wood decorated with copper nails forming scrolls and flowe...
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1690s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Régence Trellis Marquetry Armoire Wardrobe
By Etienne Doirat
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV / Régence Marquetry Armoire or Wardrobe The rectangular Louis XIV Régence armoire or wardrobe with rounded corners standing on a short base with bracket feet and curved apron with gilt-bronze Apollo head mount; the two doors can be opened by a Pasquil lock to reveal the inside with four removable shelves. The doors decorated with gilt-bronze framed rectangular cartouches displaying elaborate trellis pattern marquetry and gilt-bronze paterea mounts at the corners; the inner sides of the doors each with a large marqueted rhomb motif; the sides of the armoire with quatre-foil mirrored marquetry. Rich gilt-bronze banding, the upper corners and the bracket feet at the front with Louis XIV style gilt- bronze foliage appliques. Although this exceptional Louis XIV / Régence armoire or wardrobe does not bear a stamp (stamping furniture only became commonplace after 1745), its shape, its quality of manufacture and its luxurious yet well-balanced use of Louis XIV/Régence gilt-bronze mounts on an elaborate geometrical marquetry all lead to the workshop of the important cabinet maker Etienne Doirat (1675-1732). Étienne Doirat came from a family of cabinet makers that had been established in Paris from the beginning of the 1600s. Doirat only began to stamp his furniture at the end of his career, and accordingly only few pieces bear his stamp and can serve as comparison pieces for newly discovered pieces of furniture. He constructed various furniture forms, including commodes, armoires, corner cupboards, and tables, often veneered with simple marquetry in exotic woods. Although he did not do the casting, chasing and gilding, Doirat tried to keep exclusive control over the models for his bronze furniture mounts...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

18th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country hard limestone fireplace mantel which is specially commissioned for a vigneron, a person who cultivates grapes for wine making. The hardness of the stone reflects the ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza circa 1880
Located in Encinitas, CA
Italian Venetian Louis XIV Rococo Walnut Burl Veneer Credenza, circa 1880. Lovely and striking two-tone serpentine shaped credenzino commode of carved walnut solids, gorgeous matching burled veneers and inlays, featuring 1 upper smaller and 2 larger lower drawers with antique hardware. Late 19th century Louis XIV Baroque Rococo Revival. Perfect Bombay cabinet as bedside stand or hallway commode...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a wide, large, limestone antique French fireplace surround. The floral details of the carving is quite easy on the eye. The ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

18th Century Louis XIV French Buffet with Original Hardware
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Louis XIV chest of drawers from the 18th century with doors opening from two leaves. The crossbow shaped facade simulates drawers. This piece features interesting moulding to the fro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround in Burgundy reddish marble stone has a naive rustic touch. Waxing can make this piece having a richer look, more to porfire. The legs are very elegant...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Brass Inlay Secretary Boulle Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century Louis XIV style mahogany and brass inlaid drop-front freestanding secretary desk in the manner of André-Charles Boulle. The slender mahogany body ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Pheasant maker Daubiere Chaponniere -Bronze - Louis XIV - France 17th / 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Faisandiere or Daubiere or Chaponniere, Louis XIV, oval tripod in bronze, with a crenellated lid with a U-shaped handle, from the end of the 17th / beginning of the 18th century. Su...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an antique fireplace surround from the south of the Burgundy region. The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks. Measures: 121 cm EW 47.63 Inch 100 cm EH 39.37 Inch ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A robust tall and elegant French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style. The mantel is made from three solid pieces, the frieze has a nice shaped and profiled top with two ce...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

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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