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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
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Ebony and Reverse Painted Glass Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period ebony and reverse painted glass cabinet on stand. The cabinet is raised...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ebony

Portrait Of A Child - Flemish School After Van Dyck
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in BARSAC, FR
Oil on canvas from the 18th century depicting the portrait of a young child. This portrait comes from the portrait of Rubens' brother painted in 1632 by Antoine Van Dyck. Possibly ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Canvas

17th Century Original French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very decorative French country fireplace surround in Pierre d'or de Lyon for a cozy or rustic interior design. The fleur-de-lys in the center of the front piece and nice remains of t...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Large Gilt Triptych Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good French very nice carved giltwood triptych dressing table mirror, with bevelled mirrors and solid oak back, in very good overall condition. 33" high 48" wide You are welco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace
Located in Dallas, TX
Colmar, where this handsome buffet deux corps was crafted, is an affluent commune in the Alsace region of France, a mere 15 miles from the German border. Because of this proximity, the hand-carved oak cabinet features some elements that were inspired by German woodworkers of the early 1700’s. A robust lower body, with a thick molding along the apron, is supported by four onion feet, often found on large German case pieces...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table with A Rare Patricia Green Italian Marble Top, After the Model by Jules Degoullons. This impressive centre table is after the celebrated giltwood table a gibier or double-sided console table made circa 1713 for the Château de Bercy by Jules Degoullons (ca. 1671–1737) now in the Louvre, Paris (Louvre Accession No. OA 5049). French, Circa 1890. The Château de Bercy, east of Paris, was built by François Le Vau...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a wide, large, limestone antique French fireplace surround. The floral details of the carving is quite easy on the eye. The ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

20th Century Elegant French Showcase in Louis XVI Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech, gilded. Rectangular, three-sided, faceted beveled, one-door body on conical legs. The door is partially provided with wickerwork. The front, corners and sides are decora...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

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,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XIV Style Bouillotte Table Lamp in Fine Silver on Bronze mood light LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis XIV Style Bouillotte Table Lamp in Fine Silver on Bronze mood light LA CA . A very high end, large Side table lamp in fine silver on bronze. This table lamp has a center pipe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver Plate, Tin, Bronze

Pair Of Louis XIV Style Bronze And Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze andirons, Louis XIV style, decorated with women's heads, flowers and grotesques Wear from use, patina wear Period 19th century Height 66cm 29 x 56cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th-century black marble mortar with its pestle. The beautiful marble has a superb patina and is engraved "GP" underneath. This mortar is quite rare as it is sculpted and inc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Vintage King of Spades Porcelain Coaster Dish 1960s by Gloria Bavaria Germany
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage King of Spades Porcelain Coaster Dish 1960s by Gloria Bavaria Germany. This porcelain plate coaster is perfect for any collector or love...
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Mid-20th Century German Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Marble

Brass and Tortoiseshell Inlaid Boulle Style Ebonised Wood Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Brass and tortoiseshell inlaid Boulle style ebonised wood cabinets French, late 19th Century Height 142cm, width 127.5cm, depth 49.5cm The ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French 19th Century Bench Long Ottoman Stool C.1820
Located in London, GB
Antique French 19th Century bench /Long Ottoman C.1820 Constructed in the Louis XIV style, from walnut with an upholstered seat. Standing ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Material and Patina : This antique fireplace mantel is crafted from Burgundy hard stone, a dense and durable French limestone historically quarried in the Burgundy region. Its bicolo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind. Fabulous fireplace surround in bicolor hard stone from the wine region of France. The details of the carving on the jambs and front are very Fine and unusual. Watch c...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique giltwood mirror in the Louis XIV style, dating from the 19th century, with flowers and detail encircling the frame and two angels on the bottom and two on top.
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style Mirror
Louis XIV Style Mirror
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Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Louis XIV Gilded Mirror will make a great choice for most any decor! With a width to height proportion of roughly two to one, it can either be mounted vertically or horizont...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Synthetic, Wood, Paint

Painted Armoire, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Italian Louis XIV painted armoire two-door faux bois wardrobe with golden neoclassical decorative paint. With working lock and one key. As purchased in Italy with antiqu...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Paint, Wood

Good French Semanier Chest of Seven Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good quality seven drawer French walnut semanier chest of drawers with ormolu handles, escution and toes, fabulous marble top. 57.5" hgh 25.5" wide 17" depth You are welcome to v...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Tulipwood

Italian 17th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian 17th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror. This stunning double framed mirror displays a finely carved foliate frame with a fluted design. Ce...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XIV Walnut Floral tapestry Upholstered Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XIV (17th Century) carved walnut armchair with intricately turned front legs and stretchers, a gently sloped high back and concave downturned scroll arms, upholstered in...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
French chandelier in Louis XIV style. Solid, engraved brass. Nine curved light arms.
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XIV Style Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIV style carved limestone fireplace mantel created by hand and perfectly distressed to create great age. The natural lines and neutral tones allow this piece to work in a vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of French Louis XIV Period 1690s Carved Cherub Appliques from Strasbourg
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XIV period late 17th century carved cherub appliques from Strasbourg, with scrolling design. Born in the Alsacien city of Strasbourg in 1690s (which was annexe...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid Rosewood Ormolu Lady’s Desk C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV Inlaid Rosewood & Ormolu Lady’s Desk C1890 Measures - 38 1/2" x 30" x 19 1/2" This lady's desk is crafted around 1890, the desk features intricate inlaid r...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Rosewood

Pair 19thc French Dore Bronze Louis XIV style Cherub Candle Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Cherub 3 Light Wall Sconces. Original unelectrified state. Beautiful detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Italian, Tuscany, LXIV Period “Leopard Tortoise” Faux Painted Molded Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having molded bands throughout the frame with two distinctly darker bands, the molded edges surfaces all covered in rarely seen faux tortoise painting, now fitted with a modern 1/4” ...
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Early 1700s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Paint

Italian, Liguria, LXIV Period Firwood 3-Drawer Secretary, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a small rectangular top with an flip-down front opening to reveal an interior writing surface with storage drawers and wells atop a conforming case housing two pull-out suppor...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fir

Italian Louis XIV Period Silver Gilt Painted Mirror, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the mirror shaped with double moldings, the interior section retaining its original paint, the inner and outer edges of silver gilt
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver Leaf

Pair Italian, Toscana, LXIV Period Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Console Tables, c.1720
Located in Atlanta, GA
each console having a mezzaluna shaped top with molded edges set atop conforming cases housing drawers with original locks (keys remade), the case and top raised on boldly turned leg...
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1720s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Italian, Toscana, LXIV Period Walnut Tall Cassaforte Credenza early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top with a rounded edge above a conforming case with two doors mounted on exposed iron hinges and decorated with brass nailheads, the interior fitted with storag...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Two Dogs by The Fountain Dog Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a vertical dog portrait painting titled "Two Dogs by The Fountain" Showing two hounds relaxing in a garden
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Paint

19th Century Painted Enfilade
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully shaped and paint decorated enfilade/buffet. The depth of the piece allows it to be used in various rooms in various ways. The color is a beautiful light griege that will ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Fireplace of Brocatelle Violetta Du Jura Marble, Style Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Special antique fireplace of the colorful marble type 'Brocatelle Violetta du Jura'. As the name suggests, this fireplace comes from the Jura, a beautiful region in France! This fire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XIV Carved Giltwood Benches with Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or hallway with this elegant pair of antique benches. Crafted in France circa 1960 and rectangular in shape, each elegant seat stands on six ornately carv...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood, Leather

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 ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Secretary ~ Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Secretary ~ Commode is a marvelous example of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak to last for centuries, it features a "slant front...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs Set of 2
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs. Set of 2. A gorgeous antique pair of gilded cast bronze tiebacks in the Louis XIV styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Rare Louis XV French 18th C, Desk "Bureau De Pente" .
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this French Louis XV Slope Desk "Bureau De Pente" ,in natural Yellow Birch, . This French Provençal desk, also called Secretaire Abattant or f...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

18th c. French Marginal Glass Louis XIV Gold Leaf Mirror from Private Collection
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic Louis XIV period mirror in the manner of Jean Bérain. Original mercury mirror plates, naturally aged to a soft pewter tone, still ret...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Set of Four French Louis XIV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular set of four bespoke dining chairs crafted from walnut in the grand French Louis XIV baroque taste. The handsome walnut frames have a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase, Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is resplendent with artfully sculpted bas relief across its entire facade! This superlative instant family heirloom is sized to sufficiently display almost any prized heirlooms, collection, or library! Hand-crafted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak, it boasts a reverse contoured crown with four distinctive tiers. The top tier was carved in French egg...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegeoise Louis XIV Bookcase ~ Bibliotheque is a master work of the cabinetmaker's art, which is to be expected of the artisans of Liege during this period. Known acros...
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1880s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Armchairs in Tooled Leather and Gilt Wood, Late 18th C.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian tooled leather and gilt armchairs in the Baroque / Louis XIV style. mid to late 18th Century. This particular armchair design, called "fauteuil à la reine", or qu...
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Giltwood

LATE 17th CENTURY WALNUT HALF-MOON CONSOLE TABLE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant hand-carved solid walnut half-moon console table. The console table features three turned legs, one at the front and two on the inside sides, which lend a touch of refinement...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Nutwood

LeRolle Regence Style Brass Pedestal Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Regence Style Brass Pedestal Clock, by LaRolle Fres, Paris, 19th century, the repousse dial with enamel chapter ring, signed "LaRolle Fres, Paris", movement strikes on gong, surmount...
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19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

Fine Quality Antique Boulle Style Side Cabinet
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French Louis XIV style Boulle inlaid bow fronted side cabinet, having a marble top, open shelves either side of the finely inlaid central door. A single frieze drawer with a gilded ormolu mount depicting the bust of Louis XIV...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Large 18th Century Tax Collector s Chest
Located in Charmes, FR
Tax collector's chest, in wrought iron and iron plates on a wooden core, 18th century, in good condition, does not have its key, was exhibited for a time at the Bruyère museum (Vosge...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XIV Arbalette Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved Louis XIV style Arbelette chest of drawers. Hand finished in a textured two tone patina of distressed paint work over silver gilding.
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2010s British Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Early 18th Century French Chimneypiece, Mantelpiece with Trumeau
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 18th century French chimneypiece is made from sandstone and has its original Trumeau or upper piece. It’s a fine example of the Louis XIV style w...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Sandstone

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Painted Oak Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome and robust 18th Century French Louis XIV oak commode. With a later pale grey finish. Two small drawers over two wide drawers. Ornate brass handles, fielded sides and decor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

French Louis XVI style tray top side table, after Zwiener.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality French Louis XVI style tray top side table, having wonderful scrolling foliate gilded ormolu mounts to the whole, handles either side and raised on elegant cabriole le...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Original French Louis XIV walnut throne wing armchair, 18th century
Located in London, GB
Rich patina and warm walnut tones, with wingback headrest and beautifully scrolled arms, the lower frame comprises an H-form cross stretcher with intricate turned legs. Newly upholst...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

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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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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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