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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
18th Century Louis XIV Italian Gilt Frames Pair of Oval Small Frames From Rome
Located in Milan, IT
From Italy Rome, a unique Louis XIV Pair of 1700s Italian Giled Terracotta Frames, they are almost a pair of similar form and age but with slight differences. The two lovely small oval frames were probably made for framing oval miniatures, they are empty now, come from a private Italian collection and can be used as mirrors. They are in good condition consistent with age, they are older than 300 years, with old restorations and minor losses in a few curls and small felures. See, closed-up picture details. It is more common to find these kinds of antique small frames...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Terracotta

Early 19th Century Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
P0176 Attractive early XIXth century giltwood wall mirror of diminutive proportions, which can be positioned horizontally or vertically, having original mercury glass with sparkle an...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Gesso

Very Rare French Boulle Marquetry Inlay Cheval Mirror
Located in London, GB
An extraordinary Boulle Marquetry inlaid cheval mirror in the Louis XIV Manner Constructed from bois noirci and dressed with fire gilded bronze mounts throughout, the surfaces de...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Brass, Ormolu

Large Antique Carved Gilt Wood Mirror, Louis XIV Style, circa 1965
Located in Paris, FR
Large antique French mirror of Louis XIV style, circa 1965. Antique carved gilt wood frame (width: 8 cm / 3.14 in.) with French decor Louis...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Gold Leaf

French Mirror, Louis XIV Style
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French mirror, Louis XIV style.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Giltwood

Antique French Giltwood Mirror, 17th Century Style Ornaments, circa 1930
By Berain
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French mirror, circa 1930. Giltwood frame with ornaments in the "Berain" style, famous French 17th century ornamentalist (Jean Berain, 1640-1711). Re-gilding to the leaf pati...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century, Large Italian Rocaille Lacquered and Giltwood Mirror
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian lacquered and giltwood mirror with rocaille motifs The large mirror in finely carved wood, gilded and lacquered, was made in the northern of Italy (Ven...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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 More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

French Mahogany Paladin Ormolu Cheval Mirror. Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
French mahogany paladin cheval mirror with gilt ormolu mounts, side columns, and terminating on scrolled legs with the original brass casters, Late 18th Century. Mirror retains the ...
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1790s French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Brass, Ormolu

Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style wall mirror offer giltwood frame with pierced foliate crest and scroll acanthus elements throughout, c1900. Measures: 42.5" H x 32.5" W x 3.5" D, s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

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Antique Giltwood Louis XIV Style Mirror
Located in London, GB
The frame of this fine, Italian, antique giltwood mirror references a style that was often used in designs for marquetry that was popular late in the reign of Louis XIV and pioneered...
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Located in Brussels, Brussels
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19th Century Spanish Wall Mirror in Gilded Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
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Gold

Large Italian Gilt wood Frames
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-128 large Italian frames with elaborate cast detailing. Overall size 40 x 34 x 1" Inside rabbit 30 x 24"  
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Resin, Hardwood

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Decorative Pair of Gilded Antique Flemish Mirrors, Europe 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful pair of gilded antique mirrors with old facetted glass. The mirrors originate from Holland, 19th century and are in ornamented baro...
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Brass, Tin

Italian Carved Gilt-wood Neoclassical Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
An Italian gilded wood and gesso Neoclassical frame with an antique mirror. The frame is in the Louis XIII style and is beautifully carved with husk and berry motif and bead and ree...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Antique Giltwood Florentine Mirror, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, circa 1850, this giltwood Florentine mirror features a tremendous display of hand-carved curled leaves on multiple levels. The t...
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1850s Italian Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Louis the xvi Style Gilt and Painted Wood Mirror, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Louis the XVI style mirror is made of gilt and painted wood. This is a French work, 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Cheval, Floor Mirror, Louis XVI, Whitewashed, Standing Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Cheval, Floor Mirror, Louis XVI, Whitewashed, Standing Mirror An Antique Cheval or Floor Mirror in the Louis XVI Style. This recently white washed frame finely carved w...
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Small Wall Mirror, Sweden, 19th Century - Swedish Grace - Pewter
Located in Stockholm, SE
A mirror from the Swedish Grace-period from the 1920s. The mirror has a lovely wooden border with an pewter frame. It is 43,5 x 26 cm and in excellent condition.
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Pewter

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Oval Mirrors
Located in Cypress, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt oval mirrors. Mid-20th century. The mirrors are surmounted with a carved gilt ribbon, each decorated in a fruiting, floral and foliate motif t...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror

French Empire Hardwood and Gilt Metal with Candles Cheval Mirror, circa 1810
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1810 French Empire Cheval mirror with gold gilt bronze candlestick holders and fitti...
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Mirror, Hardwood

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Louis XIV Period Faux Marble Painted Frame with New Glass
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand carved, shaped, and faux marble painted with new mirrored glass.
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Pine

Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV style wall mirror offer giltwood frame with pierced foliate crest and scroll acanthus elements throughout, c1900. Measures: 42.5" H x 32.5" W x 3.5" D, s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Mirrored French Bronze Dore Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
This lovely pair of bronze dore wall sconces with mirrors features decor from nature, including shells, foliage, and curled leaves. Four sinuous arms adorned with acanthus leaves and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XIV Gold Giltwood Foliate Wall Mirror, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV wall mirror offers carved giltwood frame with open crest having stylized Fleur de Lis with flanking foliate, scroll and floral elements, circa 1920 Mea...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XIV Period Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Lymington, GB
A late 17th century or early 18th century Louis XIV period (1638-1715) carved giltwood mirror. Apparently retaining the original mirror plate and gilding. Well carved with trailing...
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Early 1700s English Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Giltwood

19th Century Oil on Panel French Trumeau Louis XVI Style, Mirror with Painting
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French mirror with painting, trumeau from the late 19th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood in Louis XVI style complete with m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century French Louis XIV Cushion Style Mirror
Located in Søborg, DK
18th Century French Louis XIV cushion style mirror. Central glass surrounded by canted glass panels. Beautifully hand-carved wood with very crisp details of shells, leaves, and folia...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Giltwood Louis Revival Overmantel Cushion Mirror
Located in London, GB
A finely carved antique 'Cushion' giltwood mirror in the Louis XIV style, circa 1870 in date. The rectangular mirror is framed by egg and dart marginal side plates with the same inn...
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1870s Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Giltwood

Small Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Baroque Giltwood Mirror
Located in Buisson, FR
An extremely rare Louis XIV period mirror with stunning gilt. The frame is hand-carved with stylized fleurs-de-lys & foliage, and the margin is pierced with eight narrow rectangles o...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI-Style Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1970s vintage Louis XVI-style mirrors features solid wood frames that have been painted in a silver, gold, and white color combination with a beautiful distressed finish...
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1970s European Vintage Louis XIV More Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Louis Xiv more mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV more mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage more mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV more mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 more mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,160 and tops out at $108,395 while the average work can sell for $3,112.

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