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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
Pair of Mid-Century French Carved and Painted Trumeaux Mirrors from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, or an entry with this elegant pair of colorful antique trumeaux mirrors. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each tall trumeau is dressed at the pediment with a thick crown. Each wall piece features a hand carved heraldic...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Inlaid salon dresser
Located in Borgo Veneto, IT
Dresser with glass riser late 1700s period Provence France. It was originally used just in the halls where it contained the tablecloths the glasses the plates and in clock in the cen...
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1790s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Bronzed Gilt Metal Glass Top Console Table 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style console table offers demi-lune glass top over bronzed gilt metal base having cabriole legs terminating in styliz...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Grand French Chateau Chimneypiece in Fleur de Peche Marble
Located in Bagshot, GB
A Grand French Chateau Chimneypiece in Fleur de Peche Marble. In the Louis XIV style, it has a serpentine shelf with moulded edge, above a sinuous frieze centred by a gilt-bronze fo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Gold Accented Greige Carved Italian Framed Beveled Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Italian hand painted mirror, incorporating both gold and antique white, this mirror is simple & elegant. The gold trims the leaf edges. Ita...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood

Antique French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV draw leaf dining table is a marvelous adaptation of the design rendered in sublime fruitwood yet on a smaller scale than usual. When fully extended, the tabl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fruitwood

French Double Caned & Carved White Twin Bed with Rose Swags
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning French Antique Cane long twin beds featuring caned headboard embellished with floral swags & a central medallion with rare circular caning. The footboards in Berger style wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Pair of extremely rare Alabaster vases, Italy, 1st half of 18th century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
The vases have a baluster shape and are richly decorated with foliage and acanthus. The foot is multiple and decorated, the shoulder has a band of peripheral foliage with mounted and...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Country French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XIV Draw Leaf Dining Table represents a clever design that has two leaves that tuck into slots underneath the main table top when not needed, then draw o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Unusual Antique French Hard Limestone Oval Outdoor Water Bassin
Located in Beervelde, BE
Formal French bicolor hard stone ice container. One in its kind. A great element to create a fountain, flower pot, hand washer or even to be used as wine cooler. A great original ant...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Large French Louis XIV Style Gilt Syroco Wall Mirror 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large French Louis XIV style wall mirror offers gilt syroco construction with elaborate foliate frame, 20th century Measures- 56.5''H x 35.75''W x 2.25''D.
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20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with beautiful patina, dating from the 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

French 17th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV white/gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV white/gold Excellent French Louis XV style table. High-quality, solid beech wo...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Canape ~ Settee is a marvelous work of the furniture maker's art! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous white o...
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1890s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. The trammel is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Southern Italian Abete (Fir) LXIV Style Etagere Cabinet, 3rd quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This very unique etagere has an upper portion with a square top with a tapered molded edge atop a case with one drawer atop three tiers of shelving between shaped supports in the LXI...
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1860s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fir

Large Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Dutch Louis XIV period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Classic French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Rouge Languedoc vintage fireplace surround in Louis XIV style from the 19th century. This original French mantle was installed in Brussels Notary office. A classic mantle piece ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron and polished brass. The top of the andiron at the right in the pictures has bee...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console is a truly rare find! Sculpted from solid French walnut, it displays the classically inspired architecture with Baroque-influ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Griotte Marble

Large French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 17th-18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period 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 ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Large French 17th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Bronze Sconces Style of Andre Charles Boulle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century silvered bronze wall appliques after the original Louis XIV period designs by Andre Charles Boulle.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Mid-Century French Empire Style Carved Walnut and Marquetry Side Tables in good vintage and sturdy condition. Measure 17.5" wide, 17.5" deep and stand 25.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Furniture

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Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 17th-18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th Century French Louis XIV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else o...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large rustic 17th-18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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. The house del...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Syle Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A magnificent Louis XIV style candlestick, dating from the 19th century, in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Its baluster-shaped barrel is richly ornamented with swags and swirls, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XIV Style Walnut Console table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XIV style walnut console table, circa 1930s. With a Belgium marble top, one wide frieze drawer and acanthus leaf Louis XIV style carved walnut legs. Hairline crack on marble top.
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1930s Unknown Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished brass. The condition is good. Width at front is 68.5 cm (27.0 inche...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Brass

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Marble Top Console is a truly rare find! Sculpted from solid French walnut, it displays the classically inspired architecture with Baroque-influ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Griotte Marble

20th Century Unusual Demi-Rond Wall Fountain Cast Iron Water Bassin Set
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual 20th century demi-rond cast iron waterbassin, fountain element. The 2 pieces that are in stock are sold in one set. Each of the bassins is casted in one big solid piece in th...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Whitewashed Canape with Rams' Heads was sculpted from select French walnut, and features a timeless neoclassical design that dates back to the glory of ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished bronze. The condition is good.   
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Silver

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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

French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French Louis XIV style 19th century gilt bronze and paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style three-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

French Régence Period Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
French Régence period chaise lounge, carved and painted legs (6) connected by a series of curved stretchers Louis XIV-style, generously sized back with upholstered wings and arms, Fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

French Louis. XIV Style Seven-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amber Prisms, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style chandelier offers gilt metal scroll form frame with seven candle lights; strung, cut and amber prisms throughout, 20th century Measures - 37"h x 18"diam Ca...
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20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Important Louis XIV Style Trumeau In Lacquered And Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Louis XIV style trumeau in white lacquered wood with gold accents. Richly carved set of Louis XIV-inspired motifs with acanthus leaves, garlands of flowers and palmettes, a mas...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Wood

17th Century Candle Holder Sideboard
Located in Firenze, FI
Nice sideboard in solid walnut with ashlar paneling with geometric patterns and dark patina. It has a door in the central part with a small drawer under the top. The base is refined ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa is a truly unusual find! Designed on a larger scale than is typical, it will make the perfect addition to any ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mohair, Oak

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 of Louis XIV Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Curtain Hooks or Tie Backs Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, 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

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period 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 ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XVI Style French Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century French desk with the original tooled leather top now aged to perfection over a two drawer case decorated with bronze ormolu and inlaid marquetry on elegant ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis IV 18th Century French Studded Leather Trunk / Chest
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite French Tan leather travel trunk from the early 18th century presents a captivating blend of timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Adorned with brass studded ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Elegant Rose Liseron Stone Fireplace for French Style Timeless Chique Interiors
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine original antique stone fireplace surround in the bespoke Rose Liseron hard stone/marble. Elegant and timeless Louis XIV style fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone

Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers was fashioned from select oak, and designed with an arbalette facade which, when viewed from above, resembles the shape of an arch...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XIV Style Beechwood Bench, 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lovely hand-carved Louis XIV-style French bench with pickled grey painted accents. The bench has stunning intricate carving and details. This bench would look great in any antique ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

A most attractive French early 18th century Louis XIV Period Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 18th century Louis XIV Period finely carved giltwood mirror. This oval mirror has an interior scrolled designed border and large protruding carved foliate frame wit...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Fine Brass Inlaid Boulle Style Marble Top French Lingerie Chest Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and very rare style of lingerie chest or tall dresser in the style of Andre Boulle who made these over 200 years ago in France. This...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of French Provincial Fauteuils à la Reine Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French provincial, Louis XIV-style fauteuils à la reine in walnut with carved acanthus scrolled arms, "S" scrolled arm supports and serpentine "H" stretcher. Seat & tall sq...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

A large antique pair of French neoclassical candelabra in dark and gilt bronze
Located in London, GB
A large antique pair of French neoclassical candelabra in dark and gilt bronze depicting a young boy and a girl sitting on a white marble column, each holding a cornucopia of gilt ti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Marble, 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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