Skip to main content

Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.

to
10
449
41
489
1
1
Height
to
Width
to
2,933
2,169
1,639
1,383
978
825
817
813
526
507
465
319
302
247
211
155
139
121
332
100
57
2
4
5
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
288
273
192
91
86
486
430
23
13
8
491
491
491
2
Style: Louis XIV
Minimal Sculptural French Limestone Fireplace Design for Luxury Living -
Located in Beervelde, BE
A timeless statement for refined interiors: this classic French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style offers a rare balance between architectural grandeur and minimal sculptu...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors, Large Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Pair of Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors. Each door showcases deeply molded and arched raised panels with beautifully carved architectural details typical of the Louis XVI era....
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Farmhouse Interior Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French sandstone fireplace surround. Timeless texture of the surface. The Fronton has been professionally repaired. Rest is perfect imperfection restoration and artempo cond...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone, Sandstone

Antique French Limestone Fireplace or Mantelpiece with Overmantel or Trumeau
Located in Casteren, NL
A very handsome and rare antique fireplace that was made in France, circa 1720. It is completely made in hand carved limestone. The addition of the authentic overmantel makes this p...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of 17th Century Style French Versailles Planter Boxes
By André Le Nôtre 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handmade Versailles planter is made in the same manner as the French planters from the 17th century still today these planters are being used t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors showcases elegant craftsmanship and a rich historical appeal. The doors feature a traditional paneled design, with the upper and ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and copper. The log holder is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Copper

Louis XIV Style Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Louis XIV Style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in good condition and does not hav...
Category

20th Century German Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV style balcony railing
Located in Houston, US
19th C. French Louis XIV wrought iron bombe balcony railing. It is characterized by its hand-forged, ornate scrollwork and a bombe form that curves outward. These types of railings w...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th-Century Parisian Marble Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Authentic French Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Discover an exceptional piece of French architectural history with this authentic 19th-century Parisian fireplace surround, crafted from the rare an...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and impressive hard stone fireplace surround from the end of the Louis XIV period with warm and nice patina. Measures: 155 cm EW 61.02". 124 cm EW+ 48.81"...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Louis XV style fireplaces in pink marble, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplaces in pink marble, circa 1980 inside dimensions: 76 x 101 cm
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between th...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 17th Century Burgundy Rose Marble Fireplace Surround with Solid Walnut Top
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original late 17th century French fireplace surround is carved from rare Burgundy Rose marble, a stone celebrated for its warm tones, subtle veining, and luminous surface. Toppe...
Category

Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Shepherdess Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century Dutch fireback with a shepherdess. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th C. Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
18th-Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel in Original Painted Marble Imitation From a Grand Canal House Reception Room in Amsterdam This exceptional 18th-century Dutch Louis XIV...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Louis XIV Period Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a majo...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Antique French ''Bolection de Versailles" in variegated Nero Marquina with a bold bolection moulded frame, large and deep concave freiz...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 17th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of w...
Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of bronze and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron, Bronze

17th Century, French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leaf stands for victory. Louis XIV Period. The patina of the fireback is black / pew...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th Century Breccia Marble Wall Fountain - Sink - Breccia Nouvelle - France
Located in Beervelde, BE
This particularly fine and rare 18th century wall fountain / font is carved from richly figured Breccia marble, known as Breccia Nouvelle, quarried in the south of France. A true arc...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Columns Architectural Elements Decorative
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Column Architectural Elements Decorative . Nicely hand carved late 18th century single stone columns sitting on Square Base pedestal shape at th...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Cupids Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
Category

17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Classic French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Rouge Languedoc vintage fireplace surround in Louis XIV style from the 19th century. This original French mantle was installed in Brussels Notary office. A classic mantle piece ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique French Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique French marble and gilt bronze mantelpiece of exceptional quality and large scale. After a design by François Antoine Vassé (1681-1736) for the Salon d'Hercule of the Palace of Versailles, France.  Made from the finest and richest coloured Breccia Violleta marble with superbly cast 24-carat gold gilt bronze mounts. The solid marble jambs with gilt-bronze Nemean Lion masks at the top, these are under an arched frieze with a gilt-bronze centre cartouche depicting the mask of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion pelt. Flanking Hercules are extremely well sculpted and flamboyant gilt-bronze cornucopias, also called 'the horn of plenty', a symbol of abundance and nourishment. Salon d'Hercule Beginning in 1724, work on the Salon d’Hercule recommenced. Louis XIV commissioned architect Jacques Gabriel...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair 19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Wrought Iron Garden Lanterns are a testament to the extraordinary talents of a master blacksmith! Intended for either the grounds around a church or a garde...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France. With the sun representing Louis XIV, the Sun King. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown pati...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Period Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with an unknown coat of arms, 17th Century. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / p...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period pot hook made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to hang the pots above the fire.
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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...
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

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...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Griotte Marble

20th Century Arms of Loraine Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style from France. This piece is a 20th Century product, crafted in the Louis XIV Style, showcasing the arms of Leopol...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the house of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors displays an elegant blend of craftsmanship and rustic charm. Constructed from solid wood, likely walnut, they feature beautifully...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Extra Small Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extra small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone. This reclaimed fireplace mantle with elegant jambs is unique its kind. It has some small artempo restorations and is rea...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

17th Century White Elegant Antique Mantelpiece In French Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
17th century white, elegant antique fireplace surround in French hard sandstone. The mantelpiece has a rectangular pediment and has a slightly curved detailed decorative frame. The l...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century)
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century) This authentic French country fireplace surround originates from the Louis XIV period, dating back to the ...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Louis XIV fireplace in Portor marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV fireplace in Portor marble, circa 1880 Dimensions of the fireplace: 88 x 109cm
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

17th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original antique fireplace mantel with arbalete curves in fossil stone. The dark, almost black, hand-carved surface from the 17th century showing the pre histo...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Decorated 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XIV Style Seul Contre Tous Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 20th-century piece is styled in the Louis XIV manner, showcasing the arms of France. The design features the sun, symbolizing Louis XIV, the sun king. Constructed from cast ir...
Category

20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI style fireplace in pink marble, circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in pink marble, circa 1920 fireplace dimensions: 92,5 x 100 cm
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Fine European And Small Straight Italian Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fine Italian antique fireplace mantel has perfect measures to fit apartments and small rooms. The patina on the piece reflects...
Category

Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Decorative brass andirons with decorative bar, Louis XIV Style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 li...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration
Located in Marseille, FR
Wrought iron lantern decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Made in the purest tradition of forge masters of the 19th century without welding or screws. These lanterns have been...
Category

1990s Russian Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Parisian Style Fireplace Surround In Brocatelle Marble Luxus Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French Louis XIV style fireplace surround, dating from the 19th century period, is a stunning example of architectural grandeur and timeless French refinement. Carved ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel. Monumental 18th Century Dutch fireplace in beautiful deep colored Belgian bluestone. The perfect shimmer and color really make this stand o...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Marble

17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire....
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Louis XIV Style White and Veined White Cultured Cast-Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century. Measures: Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm) Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm) Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm) Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm) Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm) Cultured marble...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France. Measures: 150...
Category

19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

French Arms of Lorraine Fireback, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period, 18th Century Period, Black.
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

18th Century Period French Castle Fireplace Mantel In Sandstone Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful 18th century period ornate French fireplace. The mantel is decorated with an unusual intricate, wavy pattern along its top edge for a charming and elegant setup, perfect fo...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th Dutch fireback of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the unce...
Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. The trammel is ...
Category

17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country hard limestone fireplace mantel which is specially commissioned for a vigneron, a person who cultivates grapes for wine making. The hardness of the stone reflects the ...
Category

Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Louis XIV Allegory of Peace Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refer to the club of Hercule...
Category

18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Louis Xiv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Jean-Charles Moreux. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $311,102 while the average work can sell for $2,080.