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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
The Regal Convergence: A French Tapestry Masterpiece of Courtly Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
79397 Antique French Tapestry, 07'08 x 08'11. This exceptional handwoven wool tapestry transports you straight into the rarefied world of Renaissance pageantry—an era where nobility,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool

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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Set of six Dining Room Chairs by Aldo Tura for Atelier Tura, Italy 1962
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant set of six dining chairs designed by Aldo Tura, dating from the 1960s. The chairs showcase Aldo Tura’s unmistakable classic lacquer finish and refined sculptural form, ex...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Mirrors C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Gilt Wood Mirrors C1920 Measures - 54"H x 26"W x 5"D A pair of antique French mirrors in the Louis XIV style, dating to circa 1920. These mirrors fea...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XIV Style Franklin Mint Gilt Mirror By Vincenzo Fancelli. Measures 21" in width, 2" in depth and 37" in height.
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20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Composition

Pair of Italian Giltwood Linen Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious, pair of early 20th century Italian carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved chairs have been newly upholstered in a linen fabric which is soft to the touch and rich in texture. Antiqued brass nailhead trim...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Giltwood

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

French Louis XIV Style Carved and Custom Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is a 20th century French style heavily carved mahogany console table with an amazing custom painted finish in a distressed French gray and ivory. It is u...
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Late 20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany, Paint

Early 20th-C. French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut Caned Settee W/ Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French Louis XIV style carved walnut settee with caned back and seat. The down cushion is vintage but in decent shape and about 5” thick. It has a nice ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of Six French Ash Fluted Mutton Leg Dining Chairs or Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This set of six French ash mutton leg side chairs or dining chairs from the mid-twentieth century are constructed using mortice and tenon joinery. Their curved fluted legs are joined...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Ash

Louis XIV Style French Fauteuils, or Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils, or armchairs, made of walnut with carved details, sturdy construction and comfortable seating. Old flame stitch pattern upholstery with brass nai...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Oversized Antique French Louis XIV Style Rococo Giltwood Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Antique French Louis XIV Style Rococo Gilt Wood Mirror C1920 Measures - 51.75"H x 35.5"W x 3"D An oversized antique mirror crafted in the French Louis XIV Rococo style, dat...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Mixed Wood Desk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style walnut desk, made from antique and later elements, assembled circa 1950's. With a rectangular top with 5" wide banded borders, central points of star inlay, molded fr...
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1950s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Steel

Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gold Gilt Iron Louis XVI / Maison Bagues Style Octagon Shaped With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights, This Chandelier Com...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron, Gold Leaf

Rare French Brass Repousse Three-Dimensional Cushion Mirror Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Rare French Brass Repousse Three-Dimensional Cushion Mirror, dating back to circa 1920, is an exceptional example of French craftsmanship and elegance from the early 20th centur...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Set of 6 Louis XIV Style Oak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Louis XIV style oak dining room chairs, circa 1900. With a cupids bow crest rail, upholstered seats, turned front legs and stretcher bars. Upholstery with brass nail trim. C...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Six French Louis XIV Style Mahogany Cane Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six dining chairs offer mahogany construction and having shaped backs with upholstered seats raised on cabriole legs; set includes four side chairs with caned backs and two ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

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

Limoges France Porcelain Dish Ashtray Souvenir of Paris Cobalt Blue and 24K Gold
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Porcelain

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...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

1900s Belgian Louis XIV Carved Armchair with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s Belgian Louis XIV style carved armchair embodies elegance and artistry with its richly detailed walnut frame and exquisite tapestry upholstery. The chair showcases bold sc...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Wood

Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut 4-Drawer Commode, 1st Quarter 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a serpentine shaped top above a case housing 4 conforming drawers, the case raised on bun feet, retaining original hardware
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Marble Top Walnut Buffet with Rounded Sides is the combination of style, elegance and efficiency, crafted by master artisans from sumptuous indigenous French...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Set of Eight Os de Mouton Dining Chairs Modern Redux
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of eight French dining chairs featuring a modern redux upholstery with a whimsical abstract expressionist figural artwork design. The chairs ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

French Dining Chairs, Set of Six in the Style of Os De Mouton with (2) Armchairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Os de Mouton French Dining Chairs. The term “os de mouton” (French for sheep-bone) refers to the shape of the lower frame of the Dini...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Large Bronze Louis XIV Style Wall Sconce
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Large bronze 7-light wall sconce which can be hard wired or plugged into a socket. Great bronze casting with no issues. In excellent vintage condition with minimal age related wear. ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu, Marble Satinwood Inlaid Bombe Commode 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Louis XIV Style Kingwood, Ormolu and Satinwood Inlaid Bombay Commode with Green Marble Top 20thC Measures - 32.75"H x 48"W x 19"d A striking Louis XIV style bombe commode craf...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of Early 19th Century Louis XIV Style Fauteuil Armchairs by Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Late 19th century Louis XIV Style Fauteil Armchairs by the legendary Maison Jansen. Maison Jansen was an interior decoration house located in Paris and is considered the firs...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

Red Lacquer Painted Bombay Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombay painted dresser chest of drawers.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Crackled Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes — Wong Lee 1895
Located in NICE, FR
Pair of crackled porcelain cassolettes, decorated in underglaze blue and mounted in finely chased gilt bronze. The vases bear the “WL 1895” Wong Lee hal...
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20th Century Chinese Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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. ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Limoges France Tea or coffee Cups and Saucers Set Porcelain circa 1930. Limoges French set of 4 tea Cups and 3 Saucers Set Porcelain 1930 Fine China...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Louis XIV Style Carved Gilt Foliate Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XIV Style solid Carved Giltwood Foliate Crest Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s Measures 46" in width, 2.25" in depth x 35" in height and 41.5" in height to the top of the crest.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique French Louis XIV Serpentine Commode in Stripped Oak features no less than eight drawers! Perfect for keeping everything organized and in its place, and doing it in sty...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Hickory Chair Pearson French Louis XIV Style Walnut Leather Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless! This is a pair of French style carved walnut and leather bergere chairs by Pearson Co., a subdivision of Hickory Chair. The rich saddle leather has a nice patina. The cushi...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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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

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Oak

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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Italian Brevettato Brass Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Brevettato bronze and marble candelabras.
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Limoges Fine Porcelain Plate Hand Painted with French Fragonard Romantic Scene
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage limoges France fine porcelain round decorative blue and gold. Elegant fine porcelain decorative plate hand painted scene with a romantic lovers scene in a garden, cobalt royal blue and rich gilding throughout, after the painting of French artist Fragonard, signed Fragonard on bottom left. Elegant precious Limoges fine porcelain to add to your French Porcelain collection. Hand painted and finely decorated collectible french porcelain in the Sevres Chateau France style. Limoges made in France...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Heavy cast Brass and Ormolu Chandelier. Great vintage condition. This heavy cast brass Jewel will not rust. Measures 28" in d...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Ormolu

White Alabaster and Bronze Three-Light Pendant Chandelier, France, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Louis XIV-style black veined white alabaster pendant light with bronze fixtures. An adorable alabaster pendant light fixture from circa the 1920s. This antique and beautifully veined...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Monumental Pair Ormolu Twin Branch Wall Lights Sconces mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental French pair of antique Louis XVI Revival gilded ormolu quadruple branch wall lights, mid-20th century in date.   A large pair of very ormolu wall sconces, each w...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Style Artisan-Made Oak Diamond Point Cabinet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid twentieth century French Louis XIV style hand carved oak cabinet features a beveled top and solid paneled sides. A diamond point panel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs combine timeless styling with expert craftsmanship and surprising comfort, all in one! The ergonomically shaped seat backs were mad...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Oak

Louis XVI style Giltwood Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Louis XIV style Chandelier, having a central stem with 22K gold leaf finish and hung with colorless crystal strings & prisms. 12 lights. Dimensions Height 60" Diamete...
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1980s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Style Walnut Stool or Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Louis XIV style Ottoman, Beautiful Louis XIV style bench or stool raised on four Os de Mouton hand carved walnut legs with stretcher, Spain, 1930s. This stylish banquette ha...
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20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Leather, Walnut

French Painted and Parcel Gilt Console Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good French console table, painted in dark cream with parcel gilding, in very good overall condiiton. 29"high 47" wide 22" depth You are welcome to view this item at our sh...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany

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 ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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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...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Provincial Bleached Oak Console
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful, French-Provincial bleached oak console table! It’s timeless, casual, and refined. The worn-in, pale bleached oak has an authentic sense of antiquity. The top surface show...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Oak

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...
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1990s Russian Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Console Large scale French Louis XIV style gilded console with faux marble top. This exceptional console is characterized by its classical a...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier Great vintage condition. Measures 20" in diameter...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal, Brass, Ormolu

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.
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1960s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

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.