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: Early 20th Century
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Glass
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Oversized Francois Linke Signed Louis XIV Kingwood, Mahogany & Ormolu Vitrine
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Oversized Francois Linke (1855-1946) Signed Parisian Louis XIV vitrine offers kingwood...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Ormolu
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 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
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern.
Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Silk
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
Materials
Glass, Wood, Oak
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
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
French Marquetry and Walnut Drop-Leaf Center Table c1900
Located in Altrincham, GB
French marquetry and walnut drop-leaf centre table c1900, the shaped and hinged four-leaf top with inlaid floral design and gilt metal beaded border, canted corners with gilt paterae...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of Louis XIV style to your room! Topped with luxuriously veined marble that mixes ala...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Painted Wrought Iron Marble Top Coffee Table will bring a taste of the splendor of Louis XIV style to your room! Topped with luxuriously veined marble that mixes ala...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
French Provincial Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Writing Desk or Accent Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 121cm / D 65cm / H 77.5cm / Drawer dimensions: W 50cm / D 47.2cm
W 47.6" / D 25.5" / H 30.5" / Drawer dimensions: W 19.6" / D 18.5"
A Louis XIV walnut writing table or...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Massive Breccia Vendome Marble Top French Louis XIV Style Walnut Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular, and I can't possibly overstate, perhaps one of the most dazzling marble top console tables or sideboard of grand scale online today. The marble is Breccia Vandome, a highy prized harlequin of colors resulting from natural fragments...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
French Double Caned & Carved White Twin Bed with Rose Swags
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning French Antique Cane long twin beds featuring caned headboard embellished with floral swags & a central medallion with rare circular caning.
The footboards in Berger style wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wall Decoration with Marble Inset will make a splendid accent piece, especially over the mantel, a cased opening, or over a large doorway or wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Carved Bleached Oak Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique oak cabinet was crafted in Normandy, France circa 1920. The provincial "Confiturier" (or jelly cabinet in English), stands on a straight bottom plinth decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a good example of an early 20th century Louis XIV or baroque style upholstered bench. The mahogany bench is carved in a masculine form with hairy hoofed feet, acanthus leaf knees, rosettes and stylized ionic columns. It is newly upholstered in a Ralph Lauren Paisley and it is in superb condition. This bench could integrate into multiple design scenarios from Spanish to English traditional. We have placed it against an anglo-raj screen.
****Please contact MJH Design...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Marquetry Bombe Commode is one of the more remarkable examples we've seen in recent years, featuring a very subtle curvaceousness combined with ex...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Italian Louis XIV Neoclassical Walnut Desk with Faux Leather Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Louis XIV Neoclassical Walnut Desk with Faux Leather Top combines timeless architecture inspired by the ancient Greek and Roma...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode was hand-crafted from the premier indigenous hardwood of Europe, sumptuous French walnut! The bev...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
c1900 French Louis XIV Rococo Form Gilt Bronze w/ith Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze with Large Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful chandelier for when a smaller size chandelier is desired.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Carved Wood Bow & Medallion Painted Dining Chairs - S/8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of eight French Louis XIV style dining chairs with carved ribbon and medallion backs. They have a painted ebonized finish. The paisley upholstery is welted in gimp and ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Tonal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78665 Antique Turkish Silk Hereke Prayer Rug, 03'05 x 05'03. Behold the enchanting tapestry of a bygone ear, woven with mastery annd imbued with a timeless allure. This hand knotted...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Parquet Desk ~ Dining Table in Stripped Oak is a jewel of the cabinetmaker's art! The top features an unusual contour that resem...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Louis XIV Style Kingwood & Satinwood Parquetry Marble Top Commode c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style commode offers shaped and beveled marble top over bombe chest having allover kingwood and satinwood parquetry inly, cast foliate ormolu mounts, two...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XIV Style Bronze and Pink Onyx Table
Located in Toronto, CA
Beautiful Louis XIV style low pedestal table featuring a gilt bronze frame with concave legs terminating in rams' heads with rings, and elegant hoo...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Country French Secretary ~ Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Secretary ~ Desk is a wonderful example of the combination of fine craftsmanship with an efficient, space-saving design. Perfect for providing a convenient wo...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French Louis XIV-style gilt bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders.
A beautiful pair of Louis XIV-style bronze curtain holders or supports, or tiebacks. These curtain s...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of French Louis XIV Style Carved Mahogany Mirrors, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique matching pair of French Louis XIV style wall mirrors offer mahogany construction with shaped form with carved crests having foliate and scroll design, circa 1930.
Meas...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Pair of French Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French provincial, Louis XIV-style fauteuils à la reine in walnut with carved acanthus scrolled arms, "S" scrolled arm supports and serpentine "H" stretcher. Seat & tall sq...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table is certainly an uncommon design, with a boldly gadrooned six-sided top. Such a top performs like a round table, bu...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was fashioned from select oak, and designed with an arbalette facade which, when viewed from above, resembles the shape of an arch...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Sunburst" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier featuring crystal rays at the bottom, gilt bronze ornament depicting male faces. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 20" Diameter ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table is a marvelous adaptation of the design rendered in sublime fruitwood yet on a smaller scale than usual. When fully extended, the tabl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
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Fruitwood
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs were meticulously handcrafted by the master artisans of the storied region around Liege. Utilizing dense, old-growth indigenous oak,...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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! handcrafted from solid quarter-sawn oak, even o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Os de Mouton Armchair with Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Os de Mouton armchair with Tapestry is a classic design rendered from solid oak and upholstered in beautiful, earth-toned long-weari...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Louis Xiv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include La Maison London, Towle Silversmiths, Coduri of Lyon, France, and OMBRES ET FACETTES. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $1,176,864 while the average work can sell for $4,995.
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