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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 20th Century French Dining Table with Parquetry Top and Two Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1920, this elegant mid-century extendable dining table showcases a striking parquetry top and solid oak construction. The rectangular surface is richly inlaid...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, 18th Century Fireplace dimensions: 94 x116.5cm
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Rare 17th Century Italian Walnut Louis XIV Sideboard with Plate Rack
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Gregorius 17th century Italian Louis XIV solid walnut wood sideboard with plate rack. In the lower part equipped with three comfortable drawe...
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1680s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Stool with Silk Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, living room or master bedroom with this elegant antique stool. Crafted in southern France circa 1870 and almost square in shape, the elegant ottoman stands on turned ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

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

Large Régence Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large and fine French Régence period giltwood mirror, the lobed crest with maiden's head mask flanked by foliate and scroll carvi...
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1710s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Fine Louis XIV Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in Kent, Dover
A finely carved Louis XIV style, water gilded armchair. Newly upholstered in a green/brown fabric.
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Beech

Antique French Marble Top Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant original antique French marble top side table, dating from around the 1890-1900 period. It is of lovely quality, beautifully constructed. The original inset ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Floor Lamps is a remarkable find! Heavy cast bronze comprises the entirety of the candlestick, featuring intricate turnings and a castellated bo...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Fine Pair of Ritz Gilt Bronze Louis XIV Sconces by Maison Delisle, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine pair of Ritz Louis XIV gilt bronze wall sconces from Maison Delisle-France. New custom made black lacquer shades gold inside. Rewired.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Crémone Bolt French Window or Door Hardware
Located in Sheffield, MA
Hard to find, antique Crémone or "Crémone Bolt" is a type of decorative hardware used as a locking device to fasten doors, a pair of swinging windows or c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Bicolor French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Different bicolor Louis XIV period mantel in Burgundy hard stone. Interesting is the different color, shades in the mantel. The shelf shows the detail of the work of the maker. It or...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington Co
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington & Co English, 19th Century Sculpture: Height 108cm, width 86cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 26cm, width 92cm,...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XIV by Towle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 135 pcs Many servers
Located in Big Bend, WI
Celebrate all of your meals in style with this Louis XIV by Towle sterling silver flatware set. Founded in 1690 in Massachusetts, the elite artisans at Towle Silversmiths handcrafted...
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1920s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Fascinating 18th Century Dutch Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This imposing Dutch fireback is created in beautiful dark bleu/grey Belgian marble. The sculpted profiles and curving lines show the true quality of a 18th century stonecutter. This ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Pair Of Fine Louis XIV Style Walnut Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Louis XIV style walnut fauteuils with sinuous arms, an arched tight back and seat. The chairs are upholstered in an icat pattern woven fabric with purple and gray stylized fl...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

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

Eighteenth-century Venetian mirror in lacquered wood and with mother-of-pearl in
Located in Vicenza, IT
Extraordinary venetian mirror in carved, lacquered and gilded wood. Slightly rounded band with foliate decorations in polychrome lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlays, carved and foliat...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood

Pair of French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th C French Ormolu Mounted Chinese Celadon Crackle Porcelain Covered Vases. Each vase has a rounded ovoid form with a domed lid and a finial in the shape of a stylized flo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Mid-Century French Louis XIV Style Light Oak "Buffet de Chasse" with Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This robust mid-century "Buffet de Chasse" was crafted in France circa 1950 in the stately Louis XIV style, combining bold architectural lines with refined detailing. Made from solid...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Ormolu

18th Century Italian Walnut Louis XIV Side Table With Bobbin Legs
Located in Viterbo, VT
Side table hand-crafted in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut. The table has fantastic character and patina, as well as beautiful proportions and small decorative elements that make...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Cushion Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous French Louis XVI octagonal cushion mirror with lovely gilt and gesso finish. Having amazingly detailed hand-carved cherub form cartouche, original beveled and etched mirrore...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Gesso, 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

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

Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine French Carved Walnut Gold Shipped Upholstery Fabric Sofa MINT!
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

FIRST HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY PAINTED LOUIS XIV CABINET
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant fir cabinet, finely carved and decorated with tempera in shades of white, yellow, brown, black, and green. The structure features rounded corners and bracketed feet that enha...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fir, Paint

Antique French Louis XIV Armchair, Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV armchair, Fauteuil exudes a majestic presence making it perfect as a focal point in any seating area, or as a stand-alone work or reading station...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Textile, Sycamore

Louis XlV Metal Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil, with riveted black leather upholstery on four carved wood legs conjoined by H-form stretcher. 44" H x 24" W x 25" D; seat: 18.25" H. Provenan...
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

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

1900s Venetian Baroque Commode Chest of Drawers in Burl Walnut with Ebonized Det
Located in Miami, FL
A elegant serpentine Venetian 1900s Baroque commode chest of drawers in ebonized hand carved walnut and walnut veneered, drawers and top with molded edges, raised on a plinth base re...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani
Located in Southall, GB
Elegant wall clock by Paul Sormani, in blue lapis lazuli and gilt bronze ormolu. Paul Sormani was a famed French 19th century cabinetmaker, renown for his production of magnificent...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Wall Clock ~ Cartel
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clock ~ Cartel was sculpted from solid old-growth quarter-sawn oak to create a work of art for your wall that was also originally designed to provi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style walnut center table. Handsome 19th century French Louis XIII-Louis XIV style walnut center table with the original marble top. This beautiful and...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Classic pair French 4-Drawer Night Stands, bronze mounts , Louis XIV
Located in Buffalo, NY
Magnificent Pair French nightstands Louis XIV Style . Finely crafted featuring dovetail joinery. ribbon mahogany..wonderful hardware and ornamental bronze adornments that are oh so ...
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1930s Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Superb Bombe Inlaid Walnut Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality French bombe shaped walnut commode chest of drawers, inlaid spray of marquetry flowers to the two lower drawers, ormolu fronted single drawer to the top, super whit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Large Late 17th Century French Tapestry of Artemis and Callisto
Located in LYON, FR
During the 17th and 18th century Greek mythology was a common theme depicted in high-end French tapestries. Particularly Louis XIV who was very interested in depicting scenes from Gr...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wool

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers in Stripped Oak is a study in the French masculine form, rendered from oak to last for generations! The contoured facade is frame...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Fine Neoclassical Style Tiered Dore Bronze Marble Top Gueridon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Bronze Gueridon with handsome veined deep brown Marble. The elegant tripod table with tall curved decorated legs with leafy tops and bottoms ending in Cloven H...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

LATE 17th CENTURY LOUIS XIV WALNUT WARDROBE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant wardrobe in solid walnut, finely carved, which represents a perfect combination of functionality and aesthetics. The structure is characterized by two large front doors decor...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Nutwood

Antique Fireplace Mantel - Brown marble - 19th century - Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
This clean-lined mantel is carved in grey marble and finished with an original, timeworn patina. Proportions are compact and architectural, suited to refined residential rooms and de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY PAINTED CHEST
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant and unique chest made of solid chestnut wood, painted in tempera in shades of red, green, yellow, and black. The chest is rectangular in shape, with bracketed feet and a prot...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Chestnut, Paint

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Marble Balustrades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XIV st. marble balustrades. Each is raised on a straight mottled Gris St. Anne marble base. Black Belgian marble columns support each side with a white Carrera marble façade with intricately carved and inlaid marble rosettes...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

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

French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Console Table
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A Very Decorative French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Faux Marble Top Hall Console Table A 20th century French Louis XIV style carved painted hall console table, featuring a faux ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

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

Bouquet Still Life
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a still life painting titled "Bouquet" showing tulips and other flowers in a classical setting
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Paint

A French Louis XIV style 19th century pair of carved marbles pedestals
Located in PARIS, FR
A French 19th century Louis XIV style pair of carved marbles pedestals. The square moulded top and the base are in griotte red marble, the tapering body in Ribbon Campan marble with ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Griotte Marble

Walnut roundel with cast of the Tree of Life - Italy, 17th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
Wooden roundel turned from a single piece of walnut, with a rare stucco cast in the center depicting the biblical scene of the Tree of Life with Adam, Eve, and the serpent. The work,...
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17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Nutwood

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

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

Large Patinated Bronze Group of Fame After the Model by Antoine Coysevox
By Coyzevox
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous and Large 19th Century French Patinated Bronze group of Fame After the Model by Antoine Coysevox. The sculpture depicts the allegorical figure of Fame seated side-saddle...
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1840s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

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

Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand-Hammered Louis XIV style Iron Chandelier. Exquisite Detail. 10 lights. France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 37" Width 41" Depth 31" CW5276.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Cabinet
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV style cabinet Cabinet in the style of Louis 14th. tulip wood on solid pinewood. The fittings are pronounced and of exceptionally ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Tulipwood

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.