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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
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in COLMAR, FR
A fabulous, antique wall mirror sourced in France offering a majestic visual impact. The frame is made of solid wood and molded, gilded stuck. It is decorated with striking, voluptuo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Hardwood, Plaster

Antique Large French Giltwood Wall Mirror 18th Century - 171x101cm
Located in London, GB
This is a large impressive antique French Louis XIV carved giltwood and gesso wall mirror, Circa 1760 in date. The frame is surmounted with an elaborate carved and pierced giltwood ...
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1760s Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Giltwood

Italian Louis XIV Style Pair of Nightstands or Bedside Tables
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this beautiful pair of Louis XIV style bedside tables made in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. Made of walnut veneer with briar and maple decorations that cre...
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20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century Carved Fruitwood French Louis XIV Style Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XIV style carved fruitwood bergere chairs in a vintage flame stitch upholstery. The chairs are believed to be Italian. They are unmarked. The upholster...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches and black Roman numerals, crowned with rocailles and pendulum movement. Ø 31.5 cm ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Louis XIV Style Carved Giltwood Tapestry Upholstered Armchair
Located in Doha, QA
This is an absolutely beautiful and unusual Louis XIV style Throne armchair with original tapestry upholstery. The hight is very rare as well -140 cm which makes this exceptional cha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Louis XIV Style Walnut Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XIV style walnut writing table, circa 1910. With a 3 board top with thumb molded front, side and back edges, a large frieze drawer with brass drawer pull, 4 barley twis...
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1910s European Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Period French Castle Fireplace Mantel In Sandstone Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful 18th century period ornate French fireplace. The mantel is decorated with an unusual intricate, wavy pattern along its top edge for a charming and elegant setup, perfect fo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

French Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps Barbedienne
Located in Newark, England
OPPOSING PAIR OF BRONZE FIGURES Form our Bronze Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this French opposing pair of Bronze Figures Allégorie du Printemps by Ferdinand Barb...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Console Sofa Table Louis XIV Carved Walnut Lyre Scroll c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century French console sofa table Louis XIV style carved walnut w Lyre Scrolls. Direct from France, a highly carved 19th century sofa table, opulently carved on both the exter...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

1726 Brown Painted Alpine Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
1726 Brown Painted Chest Dimensions: H. 81 cm - W. 160 cm - D. 62 cm Period: 1726 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Beautiful and large chest painted in Tyrolean style. The decorations are geometric and monochromatic, typical of the first production of Tyrolean furniture...
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1720s German Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fir

French Louis XIV Style Hand Painted Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest / Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted French Louis XIV style chinoiserie chest. I love the vivid pastoral scenes, particularly the top. The key escutcheons are faux. The drawers have dovetail const...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XiV Style Carved Pine Console Table W/ Pink Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Louis XIV heavily carved pine console table with a pink marble top. It is wall mounted. The piece is Italian and most likely dates to the 60s. My shipping is running from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery
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1930s American Vintage Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XIV Communication Doors Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare and impressive 18th-century Louis XIV communication door embodies the elegance and opulence of French craftsmanship from the period. Made from rich, finely grained wood, th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

1950s French Carved Oak Chair in Brunschwig & Fils Chinoiserie Leopard Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a carved French side chair that was upholstered in a 1970s Brunschwig & Fils leopard chinoiserie. It is in very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XIV period messenger box, late 17th early 18th century. This pretty box is made of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails on the front and top of the box....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Console Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful console table is made of oak with 3 drawers at the front. Ideal to fit behind a sofa or against a wall.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Oak

Early 18th Century French XIV Walnut Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century French Louis XIV walnut sofa with gracefully curved back, the seat supported by turned front legs and turned center stretcher. Newly upholstered in rich brown color velv...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Early 18th Century Italian Salvator Rosa Gilded Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Important “Salvator Rosa” gilded frame late 17th Century Frame with three rows of carvings Original gilding Central Italy Internal measurements Every item of our Gallery, upon ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wood

17th Century Iron Lock & Key
Located in Huntington, NY
17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

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

Quebecois Armoire
Located in Greenwich, CT
A French-Canadian armoire in pine having two doors on a narrow case with an overhanging molded cornice, the doors each featuring rebated full door X-crosses in a rectangular surround...
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18th Century Canadian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Pine

Haviland Limoges Floral Porcelain Dinner Plates Set of 4
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Haviland Limoges Floral Dinner Plates with roses design set of 4. CH Field - Haviland Limoges China with Pink Flowers and Greenery. Antique Pi...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors showcases elegant craftsmanship and a rich historical appeal. The doors feature a traditional paneled design, with the upper and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

'De Grieksche A', Pieter Kocx - Dutch Delft plate with flower basket
Located in DELFT, NL
Beautiful 18th century Dutch Delft plate, made by Pieter Kocx, owner of 'De Grieksche A', 1701-1722. This decor with a flower basket and flying birds was very beloved and mostly kno...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Earthenware, Delft, Faience

18th Century Italian Louis XIV Solid Walnut Antique Armchair
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful early 18th century of the period Louis XIV Italian antique armchair in solid walnut wood. An imposing large armchair with a wide and comfortable seat. Wavy armrests and arc...
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Walnut

Limoges France Demitasse Tea Cup and Saucers Set Porcelain 1930
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Limoges France Tea or coffee Cups and Saucers Set Porcelain circa 1930. Limoges French set of 4 tea Cups and 3 Saucers Set Porcelain 1930 Fine China...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Bolection De Versailles Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Antique French ''Bolection de Versailles" in variegated Nero Marquina with a bold bolection moulded frame, large and deep concave freiz...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Louis XIV Style Kingwood Two-Door Curio Wardrobe C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique French Louis XIV style curio Wardrobe offers kingwood construction with arched crest...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Kingwood, Glass

Os de Mouton Louis XIV Walnut Bench with French Linen Upholstery
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Louis XIV Style Os de Mouton Bench Ottoman Stool with French Vintage Linen Upholstery A large backless Louis XIV style bench or stool ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century hand carved French walnut Louis XIV style armchair features hand carved armrests with scrolling acanthus leaves. The seat rests on spooled legs joined by...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone, Brass, Malachite & Amethyst Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage light brown tessellated stone box mounted with brass banding. The front hinge is adorned by a rectangular piece of carved malachite, and a finial with a deep amethyst color...
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20th Century Thai Louis XIV Furniture

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Stone, Malachite

Vintage King of Spades Porcelain Coaster Dish 1960s by Gloria Bavaria Germany
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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, Bronze, Tin

Antique Pair of French Louis XIV Style Carved Mahogany Mirrors, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique matching pair of French Louis XIV style wall mirrors offer mahogany construction wit...
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Early 20th Century Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIV 2-Door Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV 2-Door Buffet in Stripped Oak represents the essence of understated elegance! The refined architecture includes an almost square shape and shallow dept...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Louis XIV Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XIV brass candlesticks. Pair Italian Louis XIV period bulbous form candlesticks with weighted base on paw feet. Italy, circa 1700. Dimensions: 4.5" diameter x 5.5" H.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XIV Style Period Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Decorative brass andirons with decorative bar, Louis XIV Style Period.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Pair of Armchairs Louis XIV style - 1800 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of Louis 14 style armchairs dating from the 19th century. Very beautiful pair of Louis XIII style armchairs, with high backs. Each armchair rests on four legs connected tog...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Six French Louis XIV Style Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six dining chairs offer mahogany construction and having shaped backs with upholstered seats raised on cabriole legs; set includes four side chairs with caned backs and two ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench. Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has beautifully carved legs connected by a lovely st...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind French wall fountain in limestone. Typical LXIV style of the 19th century. Amazing and grand fountain for a bespoke luxury lifestyle design. The head stone measures: 7...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Limestone

Antique Standing Spit Rack, 17th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rare 17th century French standing spit rack. The set is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Liegoise Louis XIV Commode ~ Chest of Drawers represents the grandeur of the era, yet rendered in solid oak with brass only as an accent, making it much more compatible ...
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1890s Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Mantel Mirror in Stripped oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Mantel Mirror in Stripped Oak will make a perfect finishing touch over the mantel or any surface. Meticulously hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, it f...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

Louis XIV Style Carved Gilt Foliate Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XIV Style solid Carved Giltwood Foliate Crest Frame Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s Measures 46" in width, 2.25" in depth x 35" in height and 41.5" in height to the top of the crest.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany, Paint

French Louis XIV Style Carved and Custom Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! This is a 20th century French style heavily carved mahogany console table with an amazing custom painted finish in a distressed French gray and ivory. It is u...
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Late 20th Century European Louis XIV Furniture

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Mahogany, Paint

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Polished Brass Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Louis XIV style andirons made of polished brass and wrought iron. The condition is good. The andirons are fit for use in the fireplace.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century French Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Colmar, Alsace
Located in Dallas, TX
Colmar, where this handsome buffet deux corps was crafted, is an affluent commune in the Alsace region of France, a mere 15 miles from the German border. Because of this proximity, the hand-carved oak cabinet features some elements that were inspired by German woodworkers of the early 1700’s. A robust lower body, with a thick molding along the apron, is supported by four onion feet, often found on large German case pieces...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Iron

Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIV Needlepoint Tapestry Highback Armchair, circa 1850
Located in Lucenec, SK
A very good large fruitwood Louis XIV armchair with slightly slanted rectangular high backrest and padded seat. With floral carved scrolled arms. On carved legs linked by a 'H' shape...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century French Communication Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors displays an elegant blend of craftsmanship and rustic charm. Constructed from solid wood, likely walnut, they feature beautifully...
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18th 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

French 19th Century Oak Tapestry Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Outstanding French 19th century Louis XIV style bench (or footstool) with needlepoint upholstery, raised on four Os de Mouton legs with stretcher...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Furniture

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Natural Fiber, Wood, Walnut

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

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

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

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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