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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
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak Stool or Tabouret
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th Century Louis XIV/Régence Carved Oak stool or Tabouret Square and upholstered seat resting on a shaped apron with c-scrolls, leafs and central shell motifs. The four legs are carved as square balusters decorated with flower garland carving and joined by a x-shaped stretcher with curvy braces and a central square with a paterae motif. Carved oak. Upholstered with modern gobelin fabric...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Patinated Console Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Very elegant French console table, entirely hand painted. The upper part is trapezoidal in shape, with cantilevered corners. The square and conical legs of the baluster are joined by...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Italian Writing Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top. Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Parquetry Inlaid Side Table, after Linke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style parquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top, opening to reveal a compartment within. Three drawers beneath, raised o...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany

PAIR OF ANTiQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI BRASS RAMS HEAD GUERIDON MARBLE TOP TABLES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of early 19th century French Louis XVI style Gilt brass framed depicting rams head and paw Gueridon...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old "brecccia capitolini" (antique marble). The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Pair 19th Century French Cherub candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality pair of French 19th Century gilded ormolu, patinated bronze and white marble, three branch candelabra. Each with a playful cherub holding the lights, mounted on white ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Kingwood and Floral Marquetry Inlaid Bedside Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crawley, GB
A beautiful 20th century French kingwood and floral marquetry inlaid bedside chest with marble top and oak-lined drawers height 72cm width 34cm depth 27cm. Don't hesita...
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Early 20th Century British Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French 17th Century Louis XIV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Troy, NY
Of generous proportions, beautiful turned front legs and stretchers, scrolling arms, Antique faded and worn Needlepoint, not of the period, the legs have additions of 2" at the botto...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

A Magnificent Pendant featuring the head of Apollo
Located in Atlanta, GA
Apollo Pendant, A Magnificent Pendant depicting the head of Apollo "The Sun God" surrounded by 32 crystal rays. 8 lights. Louis XV Style. Europe, Modern...
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20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Crystal, Composition

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Solid Oak Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique Liegoise Louis XIV solid oak armchairs are perfect for creating a stately presence in any seating group! Hand-crafted from quarter-sawn oak, each features an arched seatback crown with foliate embellishment appearing over the finely crafted and carved seatback that utilizes raised panels, gracious contours and intriguing form for timeless visual appeal. Molded uprights, contoured armrests, and turned supports and legs complete the look, with an apron below embellished with the same style motif as the seatback crown. Solid plank seats...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Fine French Burr Walnut Bureau Platt Desk
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French burr walnut and tulipwood banded bureau platt or dressing table, with gold shaped leather top, ormolu mounts, single drawer, in very nice overall condition. 29" high...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tulipwood

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 91 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 91 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 ...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair 19th Century French D ore Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair 19th century French D'ore bronze and marble candelabras. The candelabras weigh approximately 40 pounds each.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French, Louis XIV Painted Stool/Bench with Lion s Paw Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Stool features tailored architecture and masculine adornment, plus an original painted finish that makes it more compatible with today's casual ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood

Italian 17th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian 17th century light blue painted and parcel-gilt console tables with a marble top. Provenience from a Tuscany aristocratic estate. ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gilt Bronze Lantern. Original gilding. Having individual beveled glass panels. Based on the lantern at Versailles. France, circa 1910. 1 light. Dimensions: Height 21" ...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental LOUIS XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set, 110 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 3/8" 12 forks, 7 1/4" 12 salad forks, 6 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 place so...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Large French Louis XIV Chandelier in Brass, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Imposing Louis XIV brass chandelier from France Beautiful look and superb quality decorated with angels and acanthus leaves. Large model Height excluding spade 1m02cm France 1, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Belgian linen armchairs purchased at Les Puces de Paris.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Louis XVI Style carved bleached wood armchairs, custom upholstered in pulled Belgian off-white linen with nail heads. Chairs each come with fitted cushion. Wood is bleached w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service, Huge 146 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set of 146 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives, 9 1/4", 12 forks, 7 1/4", 12 salad forks, 6 1/4", 12 teaspoons, 5 7/8", 12 flat han...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Italian 17th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console Table
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian 17th century light blue painted and parcel-gilt console tables with a marble top. Provenience from a Tuscany aristocratic estate. ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XIV Walnut Table
Located in Essex, MA
With an oval top possible replaced or reshaped over a drawer and raised on turned legs joined by an H form stretcher.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

END OF THE 17th CENTURY PAIR OF LOUIS XIV STOOLS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant pair of stools in solid walnut, characterized by a smooth top and turned legs, typical of the Tuscan style of the late 17th century, which give them a touch of refinement. Or...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Nutwood

Patinated Bronze Vase With Handles Topped With Two-headed Busts 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Patinated bronze vase with handles topped with two-headed busts. Reduction of a vase forming part of the decoration of the North Parterre of the Palace of Versailles. Made in 1665 af...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Louis XIV Style Mirror in Carton-Pierre, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Rare, french antique Louis XIV style mirror, late 19th century. Antique frame Louis XIV style in carton-pierre (Pulped paper and glue invented in 19th century as a substitute for stu...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Mirror

19th Century Wrought Iron Andiron Firebox Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century wrought iron andiron & firebox set is a master work of the blacksmith's art, forged from red-hot iron to last several lifetimes! The intricate scrollwork and foliate mot...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XIV Wall Lamp of 5 Lightning in Bronze and Oxidized Silver
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This model is composed of a light plate in the shape of a violin, decorated with geometric patterns and flowers in bas-relief. The bottom of the plate is decorated with rocaille vegetal motifs, while the upper part is surmounted by a flower from which rays emerge. Reference to the sun king, we find these rays crowning the chandelier of Graux-Marly of the chapel of the castle of Versailles. From the rocaille ornaments of the lower part emerge five arms of light finished by a flared cup and a chiseled bobèche. The ensemble offers a condensed version of the magnificence and opulence of the Louis XIV style. We have one wall lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XIV Furniture

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Silver, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Painted Trumeau features classically inspired architecture and elaborate bas relief and molded detail highlighted in gold to complement the warm beige p...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Mirror

Small 17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Footstool in Circassian Walnut
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare gem of Louis XIV Provincial craftsmanship! This petite 17th-century footstool brings Old World elegance to a modern interior. Made in Provence around 1690, the piece is finely carved from richly patinated Circassian Walnut...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Nord Italian Early 19th Century Walnut Center Table
Located in Rome, IT
A Nord Italian early 19th century Walnut Center Table cm. 102x84x72
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

17th c French Louis XIV Baroque Flame Walnut Two Part Cupboard
Located in Milford, NH
This is an example of a 17th century French Louis XIV Baroque flame walnut two part cupboard. Restoration for later conversion to an entertainment center.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XIV Candlesticks in Pewter, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of candlesticks in pewter Louis XIV, 18th century Beautiful look and fine quality Beautiful pair of pewter candlestick with a height of 66cm France, 18th century. ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Pewter

20th century French Louis XIV Style Resin and Velvet Bench, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful Louis XIV style bench in very good condition dating from the 80s. In patinated resin and cushion purple velvet with wave pattern and gold braid finish. The cushion is ...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Velvet, Resin

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Louis XVI style, armchair features a beautifully carved mahogany frame with it's original patina and new underpinnings with muslin fabric. The chair can be used as is or upholstered ...
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1930s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

Carved French Country Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Carved French country armchair in linen-blend upholstery.
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1980s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Large Antique circa 1930s French Louis XIV Style Carved Throne Armchairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
Antique French Louis XIV Throne Armchairs
$1,152 Sale Price / set
49% Off
A Louis XIV Style Bureau Plat By Cueunières, Paris, After the Model by Cressent
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bureau Plat, By Cueunières, Paris. After the Model by Charles Cressent. Stamped to underside 'L. CUEUNIERES JNE / ÉBÉNISTE' The orig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Modern Neoclassical Gilt Lead Sunburst Mirror Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Modern Neoclassical, Louis XIV Style sunburst wall mirror composed of gilt lead attributed to Maison Jansen.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Set of Six 19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Dining Chairs and Two Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of six 19th Century French giltwood dining chairs and two open armchairs. With elaborate wavy X-frame stretchers in Louis XIV style, on castors. In good sturdy condition and read...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV s Mascaron and Motto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century. It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

6 Doors Buffet In Walnut Louis XIV-17 ° Century With Fountain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 6-door walnut cabinet from the 17th century in Louis XIV style, probably Switzerland. Very beautiful unique piece of furniture with a fountain which stands out from the usual sideboards. The first we have seen in 50 years Superb walnut marquetry work on the 6 doors, drawers and the bottom with a medallions shape typical of Louis XIV period furniture...
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17th Century Swiss Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XIV Oak Buffet à Deux-Corps from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Display your fine Quimper or porcelain collection in this museum-quality antique buffet à deux-corps, crafted in Normandy, France circa 1760. The elegant cabinet features a flat mold...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wire

John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Louis XIV Benches. Measure: 3ft. Features cabriole legs with stretchers, painted in a satin white finish. Original manufactu...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
John Widdicomb Os de Mouton Benches
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Early 20th Century Italian Writing Table
Located in Rome, IT
An early 20th century Italian writing table, with rectangular top. Measures: 164 x 79 x 50 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern. Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Style Kidney Shaped Walnut Bench
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique style kidney shaped walnut bench. The bench has solid, carved walnut legs with striped fabric.
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1940s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. The eight arm eight light chandelier is centered by a bottom foliate final below a lovely mottle s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair French Marble Side Lamp Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A good pair of French painted lamp tables with grey verigated marble tops surrounded by brass galleries, brass tipped legs, in overall very good condition. 17.75" high 19.5" x 13" ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Fine quality French parquetry side table, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French Louis XIV style inlaid side cabinet / table. Having a three quarter brass gallery. The top and sides having this wonderful parquetry deco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany

Regency Carved Oak Frame, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency Carved Oak Frame, 18th Century
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Marble Top Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Liegoise Louis XIV marble top buffet is a splendid example of the extraordinary quality in both materials and craftsmanship for whi...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XIV Marble Top End Table ~ Display Case
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Marble Top End Table ~ Display Case is the perfect choice to provide a carefree yet elegant table top with a display case for cherished family heirlooms...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Walnut Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a bedroom or study with this elegant pair of antique side chairs. Crafted in southern France circa 1870, each chairs stands on turned legs ending with bun feet over a carved...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

Small walnut briar chest with iron reinforcements with double locks
Located in Milano, IT
The chest presented here consists of interlocking solid wood base, but the structure is strengthened by two iron bands running across its four faces at the back, top, bottom, and fro...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Style Louis XIV Painted Chest
Located in New York, NY
French style Louis XIV painted chest. The chest has a total of six pull out drawers, original brass hardware and nicely painted. Can also be us...
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

18th Century, Louis XIV Carved Walnut Wood Drop-Leaf Cabinet
Located in IT
This elegant drop-leaf cabinet was made in the early eighteenth century in walnut wood finely carved with rocaille motifs. It has a particular patina of the carvings, slightly darker...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XIV Style Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style ottoman. The ottoman has original fuchsia velvet upholstery with a painted wood frame.
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Regence Walnut Commode was hand-crafted from the premier indigenous hardwood of Europe, sumptuous French walnut! The bev...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period! Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, i...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Gold Plate, Bronze

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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