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: 18th Century and Earlier
Christ 18 ° Century in Oak, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Christ from the 18th century in oak -France
Very fine work of good quality
Beautiful patina and in perfect condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
French Louis XIV Period Mid 17th Century Circa 1660 Double Framed Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely elegant French Louis XIV period mid 17th century Circa. 1660 double framed mirror. The central mirror plate is bordered by slender filets of beveled mirror plates and gilt metal rosettes...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Mirror, Giltwood
French Provincial Louis XV Style Oak Table
Located in Houston, TX
French Provincial Louis XV style oak table, early 20th c., paneled top over single side drawer, scalloped apron, rising on cabriole le...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent Italian 17th century Louis XIV period, circa 1680 white carrara marble statue of a man and his dog. The striking statue, carved out of one solid marble block, is raised on a rectangular base. The extremely well sculpted statue...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Carrara Marble
Antique Dutch Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Dutch 17th - 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XIV period. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry "La Bergere" After J. B. Oudry
By Jean-Baptiste Oudry
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique tapestry was woven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Rectangular in shape, the colorful piece depicts an outdoor scene with a gentleman hunter seated in front of temple with his dog beside him; he is looking at a shepherdess holding a sheep. Trees, foliage and ruins in the background. The wall decor is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with rich blue, green and beige color palette.
The tapestry was originally designed by J. B. Oudry for the Manufacture de Beauvais, and was part of a serie titled, "Les Amusements Champetres". The "Pastoral Amusement", was a series of tapestries designed between 1720 and 1730 by Jean-Baptiste Oudry for Noel-Antoine de Merou, then director of the Royal Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory. The first production of the designs took place at Beauvais in 1731. There were eight designs in the original series; Le Cheval Fondu, Colin-Maillard, La Bergère, Le Pied de Boeuf, Le Joueur d'Osselets, La Balançoire...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Tapestry
French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of pr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Verdure Tapestry, Aubusson, 1680
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Louis XIV verdure tapestry, Aubusson woven with a wooded river landscape with view of neighboring chateaux, in good four-side floral border.
Measure: cm 200 x 300.
France, s...
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Late 17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Gilded Bronze Clock with Louis XIV Figure, 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Large gilded bronze clock with Louis XIV figure.
Mechanism working with a pendulum and original key
End 18th century beginning 19th century...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
Stunning Period Regence Armoire in Carved Oak, France, Circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Regence period, this oak armoire was hand carved in France, circa 1720. Regence was the period of French history when the nation was governed by Philippe d’Orléans while the...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Europe. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
17th Century Tapestry Village Festival - n° 1048
Located in Paris, FR
1048 - 17th century Tapestry village festival.
Thanks to our Restoration-Conservation workshop and also Our know-how,
we are pleased to present to you works of art in fabric such as...
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1650s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. giltwood mirror. The central mirror plate is set within a beautiful mottled giltwood frame with finely detailed scrolled foliate designs...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Mirror, Giltwood
17th - 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symboli...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Iron
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Double Framed Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood double framed mirror from the region of Piedmont, Turino. The e...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Tapestry Reclining Armchair, a Veritable Medieval La-Z-boy
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare late 17th century French reclining armchair with a carved walnut stretcher, upholstered in its original verdure tapestry of the period. This is ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Tapestry, Walnut
Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Rectangular Mirrors, circa 1680
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive pair of Italian 17th century Louis XIV period rectangular mirrors, circa 1680. The mottled frames have a stately egg and d...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Marble Roman Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome and stately Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and marble Roman console. The freestanding octagonal console is raised by handsome robust legs, with ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Materials
Iron
Bicolor French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Different bicolor Louis XIV period mantel in Burgundy hard stone. Interesting is the different color, shades in the mantel. The shelf shows the detail of the work of the maker. It or...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Important Cartel in Green Horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Cartel in green horn Veneer Gille L Aine 18th, gilded bronzes and brass inlays chiseled with foliage of flowers and natural patterns.
The dial i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique French Limestone Fireplace or Mantelpiece with Overmantel or Trumeau
Located in Casteren, NL
A very handsome and rare antique fireplace that was made in France, circa 1720.
It is completely made in hand carved limestone. The addition of the authentic overmantel makes this p...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Louis XIV Buffet in Walnut, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Louis XIV walnut sideboard from the beginning of the 18th century from France
Very elegant credenza or buffet which opens with two large molded doors with symmetrical carvi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Late 17th Century Italian Giltwood Console Table with Inset Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This Italian giltwood console is from the late 1600’s to the turn of the 18th century. It has a cream and beige colored inset marble top. This type of piece, with cabriole legs and s...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the tim...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Ebony and Reverse Painted Glass Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period ebony and reverse painted glass cabinet on stand. The cabinet is raised...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Ebony
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700.
The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket.
The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas
Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Silver
Table Clock in Patinated and Gilded Bronze from the 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock in patinated and gilded bronze from the 18th century with religious scene
Size 44 x 25 x 14 cm 1450 euro
very good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Very Impressive Late 17 Century Aubusson Wool Tapistry
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine and very impressive Aubusson tapestry from the end of the 17th century representing a very beautiful country landscape with a castles, old runes of a castle, a swan and a hawk...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wool
18th Century Paravent Screen France 1770 Original Painting
Located in Epfach, DE
The painting of the screen is still original and on both sides. The motives are very fine and made with beautiful colors. The five-winged paravent is highly decorative and it is also...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Linen, Wood
Pair of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Console/Center Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and unique Italian 17th century Louis XIV Period walnut consoles/center table from Florence. The consoles may be displayed seperately or when placed back to back may ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut and Marble Specimen Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. walnut and specimen marble center table. The table is raised by impressive and richly c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-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...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Period Transitional Louis XIV/XV Fireplace in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A period transitional Louis XIV/XV fireplace in walnut. The panelled jambs and frieze with chamfered shelf above. French, early 18th century. Not overly restored to maintain rustic f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
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Wrought Iron
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel.
The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
French Wardrobe Louis XIV in Oak 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful early 18th century Louis XIV antique French wardrobe in oak a Fine french wardrobe in superb condition with elegant floral deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
Late 17th Century Oak Paneled Room 3 Walls 2 Doors
Located in New York, NY
Late 17th century oak paneled room 3 walls, 2 doors.
Exceptional faded oak color and patina. Would make a great office
or dressing room. We c...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wood
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace tool set. The set consists of a hanger and four fire irons and kitchen tools, all made of wrought iron and hand forged. The spat...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron, Bronze
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medall...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Chandelier in Bronze 6 Branches
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century French bronze chandelier with 6 light arms
The whole chandelier is entirely original
Very beautiful proportions between the branches and the barrel
The cup...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Four-Drawer Walnut Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period four drawer walnut chest from the Piedmont region. The chest is raised by lightly scrolled carved legs. Each of the four drawer...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Brass Low Bell Base Candlestick Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Large brass low bell base candlestick, Spanish, circa 1680-1730
Measures: 24 cm high diameter base 16 cm. Free shipping.
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Brass
18th Century, Italian Carved and Silvered Wood Console
Located in IT
Italian carved and silvered wood console
Naples, Italy, early 18th century
This finely carved and silvered wooden console table is a remarkable example of the decorative repertoi...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
18th C. Louis XIV Style Commode with Ormolu Bronze Mounts attrib. Etienne Doirat
Located in Miami, FL
Important Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Commode or Louis XIV Regence commode or chest of drawers attributed to l'ébéniste Etienne Doirat (1675-1732 - French mastercraftsman).
...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble, Brass, Bronze
Period 18th Century French Louis XIV Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by elegantly shaped frieze and shelf. Still at original depth, but could be reduced if necessary....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Early 18th Century Regence Cupboard Armoire Buffet
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A great early 18th century French oak two-door armoire with a buffet interior. The exterior beautifully sculpted and the interior with blue paint.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Oak
Large Régence Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large and fine French Régence period giltwood mirror, the lobed crest with maiden's head mask flanked by foliate and scroll carvi...
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Mercury Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic petite fireplace surround in limestone. A country look is an extra for this item,
Early Regency period. The stone has a nice patina.
Measures:
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Pair of French Louis XIV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Westwood, NJ
An early pair of French Louis XIV bronze candlesticks of bell metal.
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1750s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Bronze
Louis XVI Style Noir de Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very stately fireplace that is one stroke larger than an average fireplace. This robust copy belongs in a stately mansion or a salon. This is a type of fireplace that will not fit ...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Belgian Black Marble
Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Fine hand-forged Louis XIV period fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wrought Iron
French 17th Century Louis XIV Commode
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 17th century Louis XIV commode.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Walnut Inlaid Bombée Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very impressive Italian 18th century Louis XIV period walnut inlaid bombée commode. The commode is raised on curved legs with elaborately scrolled frieze with bone inlay. Above are...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Italian 17th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian 17th century light blue painted and parcel-gilt console tables with a marble top.
Provenience from a Tuscany aristocratic estate.
...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Wood
Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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