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Louis XIV Furniture

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
Period: 20th Century
Pair of Late 20th Century Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century pair of Louis XIV style style walnut leather upholstered armchairs, each having a shaped back with brass nail head trim, sloped arms, and rising on inswept legs
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Marble

Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs with Carved Wood Frames
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs featuring intricately carved wood frames and luxurious leather upholstery. Includes 2 armchairs measuring 45" h x 23" w x 24" d and 4 side chai...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Centre Table.
Located in Nantwich, GB
This exceptionally large, heavily carved Gilt wood centre table in the style of Louis XIV is truly magnificent. Both the front and back are deco...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood, Corian

Heavily Carved Vintage Louis XlV Style Giltwood Console Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
Heavily carved Vintage Louis XlV Style Giltwood console table. Came from a European Consulate where it was in daily use for 30 years.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, the frame is made from solid birc...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Signed Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Flower of the Seven Mountains
Located in Dallas, TX
78733 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. The Hereke rug, born in the Turkish town of Hereke near Istanbul, epitomizes a legacy of exquisite craftsmanship and tradition. ...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Side Table
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French inlaid walnut side table, dating from around the 1930’s. This is of superb quality, it is beautifully designed and is a very useful size. It is...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XIV Style 10-Light Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV Style Ten-Light Crystal and Wrought Iron Chandelier, with faceted cut glass pendants and candlestick form lights. 37" H x 25" Diameter.
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal

Antique Louis XIV Style Polychromed Rectangular Dining Center Table ca. 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LARGE LOUIS XIV STYLE FAUX-MARBLE POLYCHROMED AND PARCEL GILDED CENTER TABLE Continental, circa 1900 Item # 403PZN18S A large and striking center table made in the Louis XIV style f...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

French Louis XIV Style Wrought Iron 4-Light Lantern, 1st quarter 20th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hanging from a central ring the top with four scroll supports each with applied metal leaves, the body 4 sided with ball feet, retaining original 4-light cluster, standard wiring inc...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned by a rectangular piece of carved malachite, and a finial with a deep amethyst color...
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20th Century Thai Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Malachite

19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Stripped Oak Commode is a tailored, slightly rustic expression of the style, but made with a definitive architecture that is truly timeless. The bevele...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Stripped Oak Desk ~ Writing Table is a delightful little desk that is ideal for efficient floor plans, home offices, or just as a convenient table for any room...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Antique Country French Louis XIV Step-Front Stripped Oak Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Step-Front Stripped Oak Buffet is an incredible expression of French style and sophistication, yet executed in stripped oak with a relaxed Country Fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

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

Vintage Le Ore Italian Louis XIV Boulle Style Walnut Marquetry Mantel Clock 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Stunning Italian Boulle style mantel clock by Le Ore New Art International. Le Ore is a small Italian family manufacturer that specializes in intricate and colorful wood inlay. Featu...
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Late 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Style French Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XIV style French fauteuils, or arm chairs, with solid walnut frames. Boldly carved armrests with large ball finials and turned wood spindle legs and stretcher. Nice p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

A Pair of French Christofle "Trianon" Silver Plate Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christofle (French, founded 1830), L 20th century. Each silver plate candelabrum with a convertible candlestick column with knopped stem on a swirled rocaille base issuing five radi...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver Plate

Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Commode in Stripped Oak is of an interesting size, and certainly makes a fine style statement for a wonderful complement to almost any decor. Hand-c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Mid Century French Empire Handcrafted, handcarved Fruitwood Side Table with pierced galleries. Tables measures 14.5" in width, 14.5 in depth and stands 27" tall.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Fruitwood

Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Georgian Style Two-Drawer Mahogany Side Table Tables measures 14" in width, 14" in depth and stands 30" tall. Excellent antique condition. Recently refinished
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany

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,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Kingwood, Glass

Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Louis XIV Oak Commode was literally made to last for generations! Hand-crafted from solid oak, even on the back with chamfered plank pa...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Cabinet ~ Credenza is as lovely as it is versatile! The size makes it great for a flat panel TV mount. Consider it a winner behind the sofa, or a...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Antique desk, Western Europe, around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 79 cm / width 131 cm / depth 7...
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Early 1900s German Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV Style High Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut armchairs, circa 1900. With upholstered rectangular shaped backs, acanthus carved serpentine shaped arms and arm supports, serpentine shaped leg...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Paper

Set of 4 Bavaria Germany Porcelain Dishes Coasters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of 4 Bareuther Waldsassen Bavaria Germany, ceramic small dishes coasters. Dimensions: 3.5" Diameter. The Porcelain dishes are stamped Bavaria Germany they were produced in the 19...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Porcelain

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 30.7 inch (78.0 cm) The basket is in a good condit...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Bronze

Oversized Francois Linke Signed Louis XIV Kingwood, Mahogany & Ormolu Vitrine
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Oversized Francois Linke (1855-1946) Signed Parisian Louis XIV vitrine offers kingwood...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Inkwell 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Foliate Form Inkwell 20thC Measures- 2.75''H x 7.5''W x 5.75''D
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier A heavy eight-armed bronze chandelier in the style of Louis XIV. The upper part decorated with cherub heads on an acanthus leaf and the lowe...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches and black Roman numerals, crowned with rocailles and pendulum movement. Ø 31.5 cm ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Mirrored Candle Sconces C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Bronze Mirrored Double Candle Sconces C1930 Measures- 11.25''H x 10.25''W x 5''D
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XIV Style Silver-Plated Table Mirror
Located in New York, NY
French silver-plated copper mirror in the Louis XIV taste with foliate decoration, 19th c. or later, monogrammed, maker's mark present on underside, possibly a galvanoplastic or elec...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Copper

Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique French Mazarin Bronze Chandelier A heavy eight-armed bronze chandelier in the style of Louis XIV. The upper part decorated with cherub heads on an acanthus leaf and the lowe...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Os de Mouton Louis XIV Oak Stools New Upholstered in French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Os de Mouton Oak Stools, Pair Os de Mouton Louis XIV Pair of Oak Stools / Benches with French Linen Upholstery Pair of Louis XIV style Os de Mouton legs stools in french vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s An early 20th century backless Louis XIV style benches or stools raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved oak wood legs with stretcher. These stylish banquettes have scrolled accents on the legs. These benches are in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Linen

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

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Fabric, Oak

Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of four Louis XIV style armchairs. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XIV-style armchairs, with their baluster-shaped legs joined by a spacer bar, covered in a rustic-style linen fabric reproducing a lampas from the second half of the...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Louis XIV Style Os de Mouton Bench Ottoman Stool with French Vintage Linen Upholstery A large backless Louis XIV style bench or stool ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut

Mid-Century French Hand Carved Chestnut Piano Grotto Stool with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood grotto stool was created in France, circa 1950. Perfect as a piano stool or simply a statement piece, the bench, built of chestnut wood, stands on cabri...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Chestnut

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 38”H x 59.50”W x 30.25” D Seat Height 18.25” Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
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1930s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Carved and Bleached Oak and Glass Buffet Vitrine from Liege, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring elements in the style of both Louis XIV and Louis XV, this buffet vitrine is from Liege, Belgium. Hand-carved circa 1900, the wood has been bleached more recently, giving t...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Oak Nightstands
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Found in the region of Normandy, France, this pair of early twentieth century rustic oak nightstands or bedside cabinets features solid hand pegged paneled sides in the Louis XIV sty...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Trumeaux Mirrors from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, or an entry with this elegant pair of colorful antique trumeaux mirrors. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each tall trumeau is dressed at the pediment with a thick crown. Each wall piece features a hand carved heraldic...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Paint

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

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Metal, Iron

French Louis XIV Style Carved Fruitwood And Leather Bergere / Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French Louis XIV style bergere in a tooled saddle leather. The frame is a very detailed carved fruitwood. Note the tooled diamond f...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Fruitwood, Leather

Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Scroll & Foliate Form Shaped Wall Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Giltwood Scroll & Foliate Form Shaped Wall Mirror, C1920 Measures- 48''H x 24.5''W x 2.25''D; 24''W x 34.5'' sight
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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Silk

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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