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: Mid-20th Century
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Giltwood Wall Mirror In The Louis XIV Style, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French Louis XIV style giltwood wall mirror, circa 1940. Gilded carved wood frame, decorated with stylized shells, re-gilding patinated with leaf. Frame width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Wood
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
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,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Porcelain
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim.
Elegant fine vintage Limoges porcelain with 22-karat gold painted trinket small dish vide poche catchall.
French vintage Limoges dish in cobalt royal blue with fine gold trim and handles.
The cobalt blue, rectangular shaped dish features a country scene with a courting couple after the Fragonard 19th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, Timeless Allure Meets Islamic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
78734 Vintage Turkish Silk Hereke Rug, 02'02 x 03'04. Introducing a masterpiece of artistry and heritage, this hand-knotted silk vintage Turkish Hereke rug is a timeless embodiment o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silk
Limoges France Porcelain Dish Ashtray Souvenir of Paris Cobalt Blue and 24K Gold
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Painted Cobalt Blue and Gold Limoges France Porcelain Ashtray.
Vintage Limoges France porcelain round ashtray cobalt blue and 24 karat gold.
Elegant precious porcelain ashtray hand painted with a scene Souvenir of Paris, the monuments are The Tour Eiffel, the Arc de Triumphe, Le Sacre Coeur, The Notre Dame, L'opera.
Use it as an ashtray or for decorative accent dish.
Limoges made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Louis XIV Style Custom Painted Chests / Commodes By Dixie - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless pair of French Louis XIV style chests with a custom finish by Dixie Furniture. The body is a blush with gray trim and ivory tops. They are marked with dovetail con...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1930s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Buffet de Chasse"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or a living room with this elegant buffet. Crafted in France circa 1970, and built of walnut, the cabinet stands on a thick plinth base. The piece features two arch...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Porcelain Ashtray Limoges Paris Arc de Triomphe Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray The Paris "Arc de Triomphe" Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s.
Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The Paris ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Mont Saint Michel Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges porcelain Vintage Ashtray Dish with The "Mont Saint Michel" Hand-Painted Limoges France Dish by G Rogier.
1960s Limoges France Eiffe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Oak Parquet Partner's Desk is the perfect choice for those who desire an efficient yet attractive office! Hand-crafted from solid oak with a durable parqu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
1930s Triple Lights Glazed French Lantern Pendant Ceiling Lamp
Located in Torquay, GB
1930s glazed French Lantern.
Art deco era ceiling suspension ceiling with 3 bulbs.
Gorgeous lantern with enough light to soften any dull room.
Solid brass frame with elegant flouncy...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Petite Commode ~ Chest of Drawers exhibits a charming rendition of the grandeur of the Sun King's flair, yet rendered with a slightly rustic interpre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XIV Night Tables with Marquetry and Bronze Mounts on all sides
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and beautiful pair of Louis XIV style night tables in Satinwood with Marquetry and inlay & bronze mounts. Two drawers upfront and a little writing desk that slides out. Has ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Style Carved, Painted and Giltwood Ornate Mirror
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Carved, painted and Giltwood ornate Mirror. Ready to hang. Stunning mirror! Wood backing.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood, Mirror
Vintage Brass Fleur De Lis Wall Mount Hook French Fleur De Lys Wall Hook
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brass Fleur de Lis Wall Mount Hook French Fleur de Lys Wall Hook.
Beautiful European, French hook handmade in Europe, France, circa 1950.
Solid French brass wall hooks...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sideboard in Louis XIV-style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Louis XIV-style sideboard is a unique and stylish piece of furniture that takes any interior to the next level. It is inspired by the French king who was known for his luxurious...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sideboard in Louis- XIV style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This Louis XIV-style sideboard is a unique and stylish piece of furniture that takes any interior to the next level. It is inspired by the French king who was known for his luxurious...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The antique hardware is gilt bronze and not original. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Heavily Carved Vintage Louis XIV Style Giltwood Console Table
Located in Nantwich, GB
Heavily carved Vintage Louis XIV style Giltwood Console table.
This very attractive piece came from a European Consulate where it was in daily use for 30 years.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Brass Inlaid Boulle Style Marble Top French Lingerie Chest Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and very rare style of lingerie chest or tall dresser in the style of Andre Boulle who made these over 200 years ago in France. This...
Category
1960s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
A French Louis XVI style three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk C 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XVI style French three drawer mahogany bureau plat desk having extensive bronze decoration, finished rear and gilt embossed leather top circa 1930.
Kneehole Dimensions: 26" X...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XIV Style Distressed Paint Decorated Settee With Floral Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 47in W: 74 1/4in D: 30 1/2in SH: 21 1/2in
This is an amazing piece of Louis XIV style furniture the distressed finish looks re...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a carved French side chair that was upholstered in a 1970s Brunschwig & Fils leopard chinoiserie. It is in very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables in good vintage and sturdy condition. Measure 17.5" wide, 17.5" deep and stand 25.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage Ashtrays Bavaria Germany Set of Two Hand-Painted Fine Porcelain
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-Painted Square Porcelain Ashtrays Bavaria, Germany.
Set of two Bavaria Germany fine porcelain ashtrays with 24 k gilt floral accent and rim.
Vintage porcelain ashtrays with Frag...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XIV Style Walnut Console table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style walnut console table, circa 1930s. With a Belgium marble top, one wide frieze drawer and acanthus leaf Louis XIV style carved walnut legs. Hairline crack on marble top.
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XIV Style Mercury Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style mercury glass side table. Vintage Venetian style silvered wood and mercury glass covered night stand side table with small drawer below shaped top with inlaid design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Midcentury French Large Gilded Convex Wall Hanging Mirror
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury French convex wall mirror circa 1970s.
Large sized, with a gilded cast plaster surround.
Shows some nice age patina.
Very decorative.
Will add a fabulous accent to mos...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs Maison Jansen Style, a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Ebonized mahogany frame with gold details;
upholstered in sculpted or woven chenille checked pattern
unmarked / in the manner of Maison Jansen or Baker
Curbside to NYC/Philly avai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Gold-Leaf Carved Giltwood & Linen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious and early 20th century Italian carved giltwood sofa in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved sofa has been newly upholstered in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Snuffbox Pocket Sterling Silver Gold Paillons Lilies of France Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular oval shape pocket snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent blue fired enamel on guillochè and with the insertion of p...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
6-arm giltwood chandelier featuring ornate carved figurehead and foliate details.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table in stripped oak is an unusual example of the cabinetmaker's art! Crafted entirely from oak, it makes for a great compact table good fo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XIV Style Bronze and Marble Nesting Tables
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style bronze & marble nesting tables. Decorative bronze frame has columned style legs with feet. Green marble tops.
Larger table measures: 17 H x 12 D x 19.75 W.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Walnut Bombe Bedside Cabinets Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom with these elegant antique bedside tables. Crafted in Italy, circa 1950, each fruitwood chest stands on bracket feet over a s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Carved Giltwood with French Louis XIV Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian carved giltwood mirror with French styling. It is in very good condition. The mirror is unmarked. The style is in the manner of an antique Louis XIV piece.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage Louis XIV Style Counter ~ Bar
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV style Counter ~ Bar is perfect for efficient entertaining! Hand-crafted from solid oak, it features carved detail on the front panels which would appear to be doors...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
1950s French Louis XIV Style Carved Pine Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this! You don’t often see pine with such elaborate carving! It is a French pine three drawer chest with Louis XIV styling. The drawers are lined with paper. The only condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Painted Bombe Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish painted bombe commode with faux marble top is a wonderful example of meticulous craftsmanship combined with an artistic hand-painted finish! From the four talon and b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV draw leaf dning table is a superlative example of the high quality furnishings that have been produced in the region for centuries! The clever design has t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Style Poplar Wood Pair of Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian Louis XIV style pair of armchairs very comfortable. Made of poplar wood with special natural wood finish without color or varnish. Perfect upholstery restored with particular...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Jute, Poplar
Louis XIV Antique Style Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV antique style tufted loveseat. The loveseat has solid walnut legs, a down cushioned seat with gold upholstery.
Category
1940s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
61025 vintage Persian Isfahan rug with French Romanticism and Louis XIV Style 13'04 x 19'09. Ornate details and effortless beauty with romantic conn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Italian Walnut Louis XIV Style Sideboard with Plate Rack
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful early 20th century Italian Louis XIV style solid walnut wood majestic sideboard with plate rack. In the lower part equipped with three com...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Suite of 4 Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare suite of 4 armchairs Louis XV style, the carving, the hand painting of this 4 armchairs are stunning sold as is.
Category
1930s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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