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.
Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.
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Item Ships From: Benelux
Style: Louis XIV
Louis XIV Style French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Yellow Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A classic antique fireplace surround in Jaune D'Espagne marble for a classic timely interior.
Measures:
145 cm EW 57.09”.
110 cm EH 43.31”.
107 cm IW 42.12”.
89 cm IH 35.03”.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround in Burgundy reddish marble stone has a naive rustic touch. Waxing can make this piece having a richer look, more to porfire. The legs are very elegant...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
French Cosy Style Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand 18th century French classic fireplace. This original antique fireplace surround can be used as a decorative architectural element. The front has been broken and the right top...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Exceptional marble fireplace in Regency style “ Salon d’Hercule” Versaille.
Located in Brussel, BE
This exceptional Regency style fireplace model was made for the "Salon d'Hercule " in the Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Marble
Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This rare, large 18th century Louis XIV mantelpiece from Leuven (Belgium) is realized in three different types of marble:
Noir de Mazy - The black marble from Belgium.
Rouge Roya...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the front piece looks clearer due to the original patina in real the difference is less...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Limestone
Regency-style mirror in gilded wood, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency-style mirror in gilded wood, 19th century
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Silver
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional bicolor hard stone original antique fireplace surround from the south of France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice warm colored antique French Louis XIV from the 18th century.
The monumental trumeau mantel came from a modest Chateau in the middle of France, during the end of the 19th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior.
Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
17th Century Fine French Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
When you admire the images you'll see that this vintage fireplace mantle is one of a kind with her great patina. The patina gives this one a country aspect although it can be used in...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an antique fireplace surround from the south of the Burgundy region.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks.
Measures:
121 cm EW 47.63 Inch
100 cm EH 39.37 Inch
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
19th Century Fine Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Cosy Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm color hard stone vintage French fireplace mantel from the city of Beaune in the Louis XIV manner of the 19th century. This is a perfect piece to create a cosy corner. The back c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
18th Century Country Bicolor Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor marble stone fireplace surround with a country touch. Can be used in various interior design.
Measures:
153 cm EW 60.23".
104 cm EW+ 40.94".
105 cm EH 40.94&quo...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Fine 19th Century European Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XIV style fireplace surround, in colored marble is a pre-Art Deco style. The straight line and round corner are typical of that period. Works...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Country Style Limestone Fine Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French antique fireplace surround in the hard Burgundy stone/marble. The jambs are nicely hammered and waxed. It was made in the 19th century in Louis XIV style.
Measures:...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Louis XIV Period Antique Fine French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique French fireplace mantel in Comblanchien marble stone. Comblanchien is a small village close to Beaune.
Louis XIV period transition Regency. The chi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chique French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 17th century French rustic and chique fireplace surround. Perfect for a timeless chique interior with an original European vintage element. This original fireplace mantle in l...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Petite and Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind antique Belgian reclaimed fireplace mantle is made in a Royal Grey Brêche marble. It is perfect for a small room.
A rare Louis XIV Style of the 19th century in gre...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
18th Century Fine European Antique French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unusual French country fireplace mantle is from the LXIV period. The limestone has a silky touch. See images gloss shine. The proportion...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Fine Petite Small Grey Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a rare original small antique fireplace surround in Saint Anne Marble from the Louis XIV period. The fronton is in arbalette d...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Bespoke Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is a real treasure. It is an Italian chimney piece from the Veneto region in Italy. It has a great patina and perfect proportions. It is a one of a kind. The ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original Louis XIV period exquisite French antique fireplace mantle in a bicolor marble hard stone. The images says it all; High quality for luxury living.
A one of a kind...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th Century French Country Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal fireplace mantle in Rose Liseron hardstone, marble, from the Burgundy region. This kind of marble, hard stone, has been used in lots of historical landmarks. The mantel h...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This mantel is an original French Burgundy surround in a Rose Liseron hard stone.
Front piece was broken and is restored. Even if a trained eye can hardly see the formal damage it ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
19th Century Burgundy Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XIV style honey color burgundy hard stone with original patina fireplace surround marries very well with wood.
Measures:
132 cm EW 51.96",
120 cm EH 47.24",
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
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Stone
Monumental 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large and imposing Dutch mantelpiece in beautiful Rouge Royal marble.
This 18th century masterpiece was created for one of Amsterdam´s historical canal houses
Subtle shaped and...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine 18th Century French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare original antique fireplace surround has on the front a pear upside down which was a symbol of wealth. The hard burgundy stone reflects the light in the room. Three solid pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This again is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround in limestone. The central cartouche on the front holds a family crest of a nobi...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Original Antique Belgian Marble Fireplace, Louis XIV Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original Belgian fireplace surround in Gris d'Ardenne marble. The mantel shows side panels. The mantle is from Mechel...
Category
Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Louis XIV Style Stone antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This pretty stone fireplace surround is from the 19th Century; it was styled after the Louis XIV period. It has had some restoration work done on its legs.
Measures:
106 cm EW 41,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Stone
Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Style trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XIV and it is from that period. The shovel is in good condition.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet with a stand for the handle of the pan.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condit...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Set of early 18th century Dutch fireplace tools. The tools and hanger are made of polished wrought iron. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireplace trammel. The trammel is hand forged of wrought iron. It is beautifully decorated and carved.
The trammel was used for cooking to regul...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th Century Louis XIV Period Trivet, France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In good working condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Wardrobe Louis XIV in Oak 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful early 18th century Louis XIV antique French wardrobe in oak a Fine french wardrobe in superb condition with elegant floral deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Oak
20th Century French
The Afternoon
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French 'The Afternoon' Fireback / Backsplash depicting an allegory of the afternoon.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. The condition is g...
Category
20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Period
Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Patrick's flag, the Spanish flag and the Arms of Burgundy. It is also ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV
Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cros...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Period
Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. 17th century. The pillars, so called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknow...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XIV
Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Period
Cupid
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th Century French Louis XIV Period fireback with a cupid, two pillars of Hercules and three Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies). The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. French
Pillars with IHS Monograms
Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1719.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV
Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result, the cro...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A robust tall and elegant French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style.
The mantel is made from three solid pieces, the frieze has a nice shaped and profiled top with two ce...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
17th-18th C. Louis XIV
Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French Louis XIV
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th century French 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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV
Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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