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Louis XIV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table, late 19th century, with removable cover opening to reveal a metal void, the waisted sides above a shaped apron, ra...
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1880s English Antique Louis XIV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ormolu

Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table
Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table

Victorian Kingwood and Gilt Metal Mounted Planter Jardinière Table

19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport.
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport, having scrolling foliate gilded ormolu handles, mouldings and base. The cobalt blue ground with gilt highlight...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport.
19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport.

19th Century French Sevres style porcelain comport.

Pair Italian or Spanish Portapalme Urns in Copper and Brass, circa 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cast copper and brass with urn bases and roses and vines with delicate bows, incredibly crafted, these portapalme were particularly in Italian and Italianate churches, the utilizatio...
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Early 1700s European Antique Louis XIV Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Brass, Copper

Pair Italian or Spanish Portapalme Urns in Copper and Brass, circa 1700
Pair Italian or Spanish Portapalme Urns in Copper and Brass, circa 1700

Pair Italian or Spanish Portapalme Urns in Copper and Brass, circa 1700

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Louis Xiv planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV planters, cachepots and jardinières for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage planters, cachepots and jardinières created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV planters, cachepots and jardinières made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom 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 planters, cachepots and jardinières differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,800 and tops out at $6,382 while the average work can sell for $5,591.

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