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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
French Arms of Lorraine Fireback, 20th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Vintage 20th Century Salon Chair in Antique French Taste, Giltwood, circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage 20th century salon chair in the antique French taste, giltwood dating to circa 1970. Attractive and comfortable salon c...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period The Hope Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues)...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Hand Forged and Decorated 17th-18th Century French Toaster
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French toaster hand forged, made of wrought iron. To toast bread or other food next to the fire. The toaster is in a good working condition.  
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style Breakfast Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
The the oval dining table with a highly polished ebonized surface and clad in doré bronze mounts. Can open of a Leaf. Stamped: JANSEN
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace tool set. The set consists of a hanger and four fire irons and kitchen tools, all made of wrought iron and hand forged. The spat...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Small Uni Tone Beige Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Burgundian Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century French timeless Louis XIV style petite fireplace surround is handcrafted from hard beige limestone from the Burgundy region. Featuring refined mouldings, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Rare 17th Century Solid Walnut Rustic Single Chair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 17th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique rustic chair in solid walnut wood. The chair is very simple and essential. The legs...
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1650s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Painted and Partial Gilt Bench
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style painted and partial gilt bench, late 20th century. With a linen upholstered top, 4 Louis XIV style legs with gilt decoration, joined by an H shaped stretcher bar. The...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu sconces, after a model by André-Charles Boulle. Each two arm sconce is centered by a beautiful circular bac...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France
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....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Giltwood Folding Stool Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Based on a LXV model at Versailles, these versatile folding stools have been crafted with attention to detail. The hand carved stools have been finished with a hand applied leaf that...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Chests/Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very unique pair of Italian 18th century Louis XIV st. Walnut chests/side tables from Tuscany. Each chest is raised by elegant block supports with fine scrolled designs. One chest displays four drawers each decorated with beautiful mottled recessed designs while the other displays an exceptional and most unique door...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Venetian st. Giltwood console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV Period Venetian st. Giltwood and Polychrome console. This wonderful free standing console...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

French 19th century Louis XIV st. Mahogany, Kingwood, Palisander, Brass, cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Mahogany, Kingwood, Palisander, Brass, Ormolu, and Campan Rubané marble cabinet. This exquisite two door two shelf ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Italian, Emiliana, Louis XIV Period Giltwood Painted Mirror, ca. 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rectangular form with reed-like moldings and outer layer of leaf form carvings, now fitted with a later mirrorplate
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1720s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style High Back Upholstered Armchair with Carved Giltwood Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This regal, throne-like high back 19th century Louis XIV style armchair reminds us of to a time when the size of a person's chair reflected their social status - the bigger and more ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

French Castle Fireplace Rose de Bourgogne Hard Stone - Smooth Surface - Timeless
Located in Beervelde, BE
Authentic 18th-century French Louis XIV surround carved from Rose de Bourgogne hard stone from the Burgundy region. Warm rose and coral hues with subtle ochre and berry mottling enha...
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Early 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality Louis XVI style French gilded ormolu mantel clock, signed Barbedienne. Having shield and foliate decoration to the top, white enamel roman numerals, a lyre shaped pend...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

17th Century Louis XIV Pink Marble Fireplace
Located in Baambrugge, NL
17th century Louis XIV pink marble fireplace, ± 1680. Antique French Burgundian mantelpiece with a decorative brace in the frieze and with panels...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Dutch Louis XIV The Hope Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period....
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Messenger Box Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Louis XIV period messenger box, Late 17th Early 18th century, in wood sheathed in black-tinted leather with a radiant sun motif. This solar decoration is certainly a reference t...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Antique Carrara Marble Lousie XIV Style Bolection Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful French Antique Bolection style fireplace in Carrara Marble. This style of fireplaces is characterized by the round, continuous milling edge. This continues from the conso...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Antique Louis XIV Bolection Fireplace in Burgundy Hued Ribbon Campan Marble
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XIV Chimneypiece in exceptionally beautiful, richly veined Ribbon Campan marble. The generously moulded bolection opening with rounded corners is set within a simple moulded frame with concave corners, all set below the nicely moulded break front shelf. French, Late 19th century. Campan marble comes from the high French Pyrenees...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Name Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a name. Louis XIV period. The condition is good no cracks. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. We ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. Late 17th or early 18th century. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in good condition and...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace / mantel piece, circa 1730
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace/mantel piece, circa 1730.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Large Early 18th Century French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 18th century French fireplace toolset. The toolset is made of wrought iron. It is in good condition and fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Rustic Hard Stone Fireplace With Exceptional Patina And Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 18th century French Louis XIV period rustic fireplace surround is a masterwork in bicolor hard stone, blending deep earthy tones with softer, weathered grey hues. Its e...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

17th Century French Alpine Fireplace in Warm Limestone – Timeless Elegance
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional 17th-century French fireplace surround is crafted from a warm, honey-beige limestone that is gently aged with natural patina, exuding a subtle rustic sophistication....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu three arm sconces. The sconces have a fanciful and very decorative backplate with scrolled acanthu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Royal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, crystal and beaded glass eight arm fourteen light chandelier after a royal model. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful so...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu chandelier. The eight arm chandelier is centered by a striking bottom acorn finial below lovely foliate designs, a superb reede...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XIV Style French Marble Coffee Table Regency Neoclassical Greek Revival
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Louis IV Style Marble Top Coffee Table with Bronze Hardware, French, at least circa 1940s, possibly much earlier. Retains its warm original patina.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

18th Century Arms of France Fireback
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....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Pair of French Louis XIV St. Ormolu and Portoro Marble Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and Portoro marble candelabra lamps signed Maison Bagues. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Hand Forged 17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small pieces of meat or other food quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

Carved Giltwood Marginal Frame Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XIV style carved giltwood marginal frame mirror. This finely carved giltwood and gesso mirror has an oval mirror plate within a beaded surround, framed by finely etched marginal mirror plates, within a re-entrant rectangular frame with acanthus and foliate carving. The mirror is surmounted by a pierced acanthus and 'C'- scroll cartouche flanked by recumbent sphinx...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Glass, Giltwood

Fine French Cast Iron Oil Betty Rooster Lamp 18th Century France Louis XIV
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Oil Lamp Fine French handcrafted cast iron oil Betty lamp with decorative rooster 18th century French Louis XIV Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Italian, Veneto, Late LXIV Period Shaped Giltwood Mirror, circa 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
robustly sized and having graduated moldings, largely retaining its original gilded surfaces, the frame tightened and braced and now fitted with a modern 1/4" mirroplate
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Set of 6 Silver Plate Knife Rests Style Louis XVI, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant set of 6 silver plate knife rests style Louis XVI, circa 1900. Laurel leaves.
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

41" Onyx With Bronze Accents and Champleve Enameling
Located in Pasadena, TX
This pedestal is made of Onyx. Its decorated with plenty of ormolu and champleve. Its mounted on Bronze feet. Its styled in the Louis xiv form.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Angel s chair in Solid Wood Gold Leaf Finish and Padded Seat
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Introducing the Angel's Chair—an embodiment of elegance and divine design. This exquisite piece boasts a gracefully curved back and legs, adding a touch of celestial charm to any space. Adorned in luxurious red flannel, it invites you to sink into a throne of comfort and sophistication. But the allure doesn't stop there—every inch of the Angel's Chair is meticulously finished in opulent gold leaf, elevating it to a level of unparalleled glamour. This divine combination of rich red and shimmering gold creates a statement piece that transcends mere furniture, becoming a symbol of refined taste and celestial aesthetics. Bring a touch of celestial opulence into your home with the Angel's Chair. Whether gracing your living room or adding regal flair to a cozy corner, this chair is more than furniture; it's a testament to the art of living...
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2010s Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier French, 19th Century Height 250cm, diameter 160cm A truly remarkable example of 19th century French craftsma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of Italian mid-19th century Louis XIV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by handsome square tapered legs with fine reeded block feet and rich foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

De Grieksche A , Pieter Kocx - Dutch Delft plate with flower basket
Located in DELFT, NL
Beautiful 18th century Dutch Delft plate, made by Pieter Kocx, owner of 'De Grieksche A', 1701-1722. This decor with a flower basket and flying birds was very beloved and mostly kno...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Earthenware, Delft, Faience

1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The antique hardware is gilt bronze and not original. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Bergere in Giltwood Style Louis XIV Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extremly rare bergere upholster with aubusson tapisterie louis XIV style in giltwood, very confortable, the carving of this bergere is whismical.,its very rare that the tapistery ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Oval Basket In Solid Silver, Late 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A basket, solid silver basket, graded 800, of the late 19th century, 20 x 36 cm, height 7.5 cm, weight 480 g
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver

Delft - Blue and white plate with floral decoration - 18th century
Located in DELFT, NL
Delft faience plate with blue decoration of a central flower arrangement. The border with stylized flowers in cartouches and a diaperwork. Very good condition: usual wear and some ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Louis XVI Style Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century parquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top, opening to reveal compartments within, gilded ormolu mounts and raised on elegant cabriole leg...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Antique French Arms of Lorraine Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Central is the round shield with arms of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, flanked by the A...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench. Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has beautifully carved legs connected by a lovely st...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Period Arms of Loraine Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback from the 19th Century with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The sym...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique, French-Provincial, Louis XV Rococo, fauteuil armchair unupholstered in a couture Leopard velvet– carved with floral garden motifs inspired by the French countryside. Its war...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and powerful mid 19th century French Louis xiv st. Giltwood mirror. The Fluted sides and bottom with all original Watergilt burnished gold leaf balances a Wonderfully deco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that be...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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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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