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
Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century! The elegant fireplace has beautiful ornaments in the front part and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
An 18th century Louis XVI blue painted table
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1780
A late eighteenth century Louis XVI table with scrolling legs, the top with scalloped corners and with single drawer to the frieze, the legs terminating in hoof f...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XIV Style Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An elongated French buffet with more than two doors is known as an enfilade. This bleached four-door enfilade (from circa 1940s) has been hand-carved in the style of Louis XIV. All f...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Authentic French Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble
Pair Of Grand 19th C. French Bronze Five Candle Light Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large and heavy five arm antique bronze candle sconces with elaborate sinuous leafy arms, back and a tall top socket. The Pair retain the original Copper tubing presumably once utilized for gas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Bronze Dore Mirrors with Mascarons and Floral Motifs, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small bronze doré mirrors are from France, circa 1880, and were made in the style of Louis XIV.
The intricate bronze doré frames have a large cartouche at the top of the frame that depicts a mascaron with a floral headband...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sheraton Style Inlaid Mahogany Sideboard Server Buffet with Brass Gallery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 17th Century French Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 17th century French landscape painting. Unframed.
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Louvre Paris Great Museums of The World Hardcover 1986
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louvre Paris Great Museums Of The World Hardcover by editor Ragghianti, Carlo Ludovico.Vintage 1967 'Louvre Paris: Great Museums of the World' Hardcover Book! This book was published...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paper
18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass
By Burchard Precht
Located in IT
18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilded Wood Frame and Cobalt Blue Glass
This distinctive mirror was crafted in Sweden around the mid-18th century, inspired by the famous...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Baroque Period Solid Turned & Stamped Walnut Alms Dish, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
of circular form with several molded levels and a smaller circular base, the walnut dish has great wear and patina and is stamped with different initials of the parishioner tasked to...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style pedestal column, this was made in France and dates from around the 1960s-1970s.
It is of great quality and is very useful as a plant stand or as a pe...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior.
Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
A Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century Regence Style Giltwood Mirror.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A late 18th century or early 19th century Regence style giltwood and carved mirror.
A late 18th century or early 19th century gilt and carved wood Regency style mirror.
H: 178 cm, W...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Superb 19th Century Marquetry Cabinet in the Louis XIV Manner
Located in London, GB
An impressive Marquetry Inlaid cabinet
In the Louis XIV Manner of André-Charles Boulle
Constructed in ebony and ormolu, adorned in première-partie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Pewter
A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny cushions in the Richelieu pattern, bias striped silk edging and silk blend backing, the double lion motif pattern inspired by the 17th century style of the French clergyman, nobleman and statesman, Cardinal Richelieu...
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2010s American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Wonderful Concrete Faux Bois Garden Table
Located in Danville, CA
Gorgeous concrete faux bois table with tempered glass top with wonderful aged painted finish.
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1980s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Concrete
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
Materials
Walnut
Fascinating 18th Century Dutch Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This imposing Dutch fireback is created in beautiful dark bleu/grey Belgian marble.
The sculpted profiles and curving lines show the true quality of a 18th century stonecutter.
This ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Antique Carved Oak Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage carved oak Louis XV style fauteuil with serpentine front, carved apron, beaded carvings and surmounted with carved shell motif. The chairs with manchettes, the uphols...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Fireplace dimensions: 94 x116.5cm
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of giltwood stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of regency style stools ,gilded wood, one of the most beautiful models of the regency
elegant and refined ,cushions on the top decorated with pom-poms
the quality and the workma...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
17th Century Breton Wardrobe or Cupboard in Oak Turning in Boxwood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine wardrobe or cupboardof of the 17th century in oak and turning in boxwood other times alcove bed transformed into a wardrobe or cupboard probably in the 19th century
The int...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Unique Antique Fireback, Mermaids Holding a Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback showing a very detailed crest surrounded by mermaids with mirrors.
Mermaids with a mirror are a symbol of the moon which speaks of a reflective....
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Louis XIV Gilt Wood Three Panel Screen Unsigned C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Three Panel Screen with Oil on Canvas Paintings & Etched Glass C1...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Venetian Giltwood Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Venetian giltwood console table with marble top.
Gorgeous antique Italian Louis XIV freestanding gilt wood console table from Venice with original marble top.
This fabulous antique Italian gilt...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Console with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Giltwood Console with Carrara Marble Top is a definitive representation of the style that developed during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV himself!...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Boulle Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XIV st. ebony, brass and ormolu cabinet, in the manner of A.C. Boulle. The exquisite cabinet is raised by elegant arched shaped supports with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was hand-crafted from solid oak and accented with cast brass drawer pulls by obvious master craftsmen! The top features a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Desk "Bureau De Pente" , Yellow Birch, 18Th Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this French Louis XV Slope Desk "Bureau De Pente" ,in natural Yellow Birch, .
This French Provençal desk, also called Secretaire Abattant or f...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style gilt bronze 8-arm chandelier
Date: Late 19th/20th c.
Origin: France
Dimensions: 30"h x 30" in
The channeled baluster-form central stem set with neoclassical masks and floral canopy, issuing eight floral scroll arms ending in electrified candlesticks...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Wall Architectural Elements
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this important pair of wall mounted carvings. Hand crafted in France circa 1780, and almost 7.5 feet tall, the large architectural elements depict two intricatel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XIV walnut chair.
Handsome 18th century northern Italian Louis XIV walnut chair. Our beautiful antique Italian walnut armchair was taken down to the frame...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Linen
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique liegoise chairs with embossed leather seats are perfect for the breakfast room, game room, or for use as occasional chairs anywhere in the home or office! Sculpted f...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Sycamore
Fine Parisian Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A rare antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in typical Belgian grey marble from the
Louis XIV period. The discreet detail in the fronton is magnificent. The fronton is bowing to th...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
c. 1900 Louis XIV Style French Chandelier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 French cast bronze 12-light chandelier, Louis XIV style. Baroque influence C-scroll based form, the whole decorated with floret, acanthus leaves & bellflowers. Robustly de...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Louis XIV Period Os de Mouton Oak Side Table
Located in Troy, NY
Small 17th century side table or desk, charming country piece of nice proportion and warm color, three-board top above one drawer, wavy Os de Mouton legs joined by conforming stretch...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Antique French Marble and Bronze Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a stunning, large, antique French marble and gilt bronze double inkwell. The inkwells’ lids are hinged to the wells and have motifs of swirling leaves with berries culminatin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fine Italian Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This stylish and fine Italian antique fireplace mantle was built in Arabesk white marble.
Very nice movement and detailed carving. Can be u...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround.
Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design.
Measures:
181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
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
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Country Bicolor Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor marble stone fireplace surround with a country touch. Can be used in various interior design.
Measures:
153 cm EW 60.23".
104 cm EW+ 40.94".
105 cm EH 40.94&quo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Louis XIV village fountain - reissue
Located in SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA, ES
Elegant re-edition of an octagonal Louis XIV style village fountain finely crafted from high quality, high density Portuguese limestone, light gray in color . For finishing and aging...
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1990s French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by handsome square tapered legs with fine reeded block feet and rich foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas relief across its entire facade! This superlative instant family heirloom is sized to sufficiently display almost any prized heirlooms, collection, or library! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it boasts a reverse contoured crown with four distinctive tiers. The top tier was carved in French egg...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Strong French Beige Hard Limestone Decorative Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Strong French Beige hard limestone decorative fireplace.
Easy on the touch this French 18th century period fireplace reflects the light into the room.
A great mantle for great time...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Drawer Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress an entryway or living room with this elegant antique console table. Crafted in southern France around 1920, the table is made of solid walnut and features a beautifully scallop...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Marble Mantelpiece from Early 18th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The three-piece hand-carved and shaped marble mantel with concave and channel carving, the top piece with interesting peaked corners, the bottom of the supports in black marble.
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Antique Louis XIV Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Commode
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French Louis XVI ormolu mounted marble top commode. This was made in France and dates from around the 1780-1800 period.
It is of outstanding quality, ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Louis XIV French Armchair Hand Carved
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
antique Louis XIV style French armchair hand carved
Coloration: Cotton fabric is a light gray with blue diamonds and gold dot accents, best shown in photo 12.
Approximate measurements in inches
46" high at back
27" wide
33" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
22" deep x 22" wide inside seat
28.5" high at arms
Condition Report
Chair is in good, structurally sound, and sturdy condition with no notable damage to the wood frame. The fabric has no stains or smells but has some light soiling on the back top as shown and which we have not tried to clean. We photograph our pieces in photography lights...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Cotton
A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, By Cueunières, Paris. After the Model by Charles Cressent.
Stamped to underside 'L. CUEUNIERES JNE / ÉBÉNISTE'
The orig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 18th Century French Os Du Mouton Walnut Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 18th century French walnut armchairs with chapeau de gendarme form backs, H-shaped os du mouton carved stretchers, and recent tan leather u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Louis XIV Stle J.A. Olson Permaflect Giltwood Wall Mirror, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror offers rectangular foliate and scroll decorated surround and oval beveled mirror, en verso original label, 20th century
Measures: 32.5...
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19th Century American Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
LATE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF WALNUT STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in blond bride wood, finely set and twisted. The wood boasts a beautiful patina and their shape is characterized by a refined pattern of carving and turning. T...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This plain simple however chic country fireplace surround is in bicolor stone and comes from the Burgundy region.
The straight lines in the solid blocks...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Palatial French 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Orante Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Large French Belle Epoque 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Twelve-Light Gilt-bronze Figural Chandelier with frosted glass shades. The ovoid shaped body with scrolled...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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