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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French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cost. It is in...
Iron
17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th Dutch fireback of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the unce...
Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
Iron
17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this Order is a small golden fleece of a ram's head and feet, taken ...
Iron
$8,450Sale Price|32% Off
Louis XIV Style White and Veined White Cultured Cast-Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century. Measures: Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm) Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm) Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm) Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm) Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm) Cultured marble...
Marble
18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and impressive hard stone fireplace surround from the end of the Louis XIV period with warm and nice patina. Measures: 155 cm EW 61.02". 124 cm EW+ 48.81"...
Stone
18th C. Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
18th-Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel in Original Painted Marble Imitation From a Grand Canal House Reception Room in Amsterdam This exceptional 18th-century Dutch Louis XIV...
Wood, Paint
Louis XIV Style Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Kent, Dover
A French, Louis XIV style bolection fire surround in cherry red Griotte marble. Can be reduced. Measures: 149cm wide x 122cm high x 113cm wide x 105cm high (opening)
Griotte Marble
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colored with ...
Iron
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...
Marble
Sturdy Antique French Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This beautifully understated limestone fireplace from France effortlessly blends rustic charm with refined craftsmanship. Likely originating from the 18th century, it is carved from ...
Stone, Limestone
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old Italian arabescato marble. The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
Marble
19th Century Parisian Style Fireplace Surround In Brocatelle Marble Luxus Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French Louis XIV style fireplace surround, dating from the 19th century period, is a stunning example of architectural grandeur and timeless French refinement. Carved ...
Marble
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 ...
Marble
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...
Marble
19th-Century Parisian Marble Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Authentic French Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Discover an exceptional piece of French architectural history with this authentic 19th-century Parisian fireplace surround, crafted from the rare an...
Marble
French Campan Vert Marble Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Campan Vert marble vintage fireplace surround is a Louis XIV style from the 19th century. A typical European style however you will find this marble i...
Marble
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 ...
Limestone
Minimal Sculptural French Limestone Fireplace Design for Luxury Living -
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless statement for refined interiors: this classic French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style offers a rare balance between architectural grandeur and minimal sculptura...
Limestone
fireplace mantle of Paonazzo marble in style of Louis XIV - 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique French marble fireplace in Paonazzo marble – in the style of Louis XIV Elegant antique fireplace crafted from exclusive Paonazzo marble, originating from France. This marble...
Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. ...
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. ...
Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'Shepherdess' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century Dutch fireback with a shepherdess. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
Iron
Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design. Measures: 181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
A French Limestone Transitional Louis XIV/XV Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French limestone fireplace in the transitional Louis XIV / Louis XV manner. The moulded jambs with carved oval motif to centre. The shaped frieze with matching ovals to end panels ...
Limestone
17th Century Small Fireplace Mantel In Dark Marble With White Veining
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exquisite perfect-imperfaction 17th-century fireplace surround is a testament to craftsmanship and history. Fashioned from luxurious black-grey marble with delicate white veinin...
Marble
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
Iron
Regency-style fireplace in Ardennes gray marble, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency-style fireplace in gray Ardennes marble, circa 1900 Fireplace dimensions: 94 x 100 cm
Marble
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. ...
Iron
17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a majo...
Iron
18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions. The perfect fireplace for original apartment decoration. This 18th century period piece is ...
Limestone
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback .The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cracks. ...
Iron
Exceptional marble fireplace in Regency style “ Salon d’Hercule” Versaille.
Located in Brussel, BE
This exceptional Regency style fireplace model was made for the "Salon d'Hercule " in the Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin...
Marble
Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1732, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
Iron
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of ...
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, three IHS monograms, and the date of production 1736. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Hu...
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. The reminder plate reads Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th Century. The coalition tried to restrict the power of the French King Louis the...
Iron
18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, a phoenix, and the date of production 1737 The Phoenix stands for 'Who rises from the ashes' The pillars refer to the club of He...
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. Louis XIV period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
Iron
Grand 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This monumental 19th-century Belgian Louis XIV style fireplace mantel is a spectacular architectural statement piece, curated by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces. Masterfully crafte...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Luxury Interior Design Fireplace Mantel In Rich And Colourful Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Louis XIV style, 19th century, antique fireplace surround in a overwhelming rich color marble. A very decorative chimney piece and perfect to fit a square firebox. Material & Co...
Marble
Burgundy Marble Stone Fireplace Surround - Compact Elegant Mantle - 123 cm Wide
Located in Beervelde, BE
This late 20th century French marble stone fireplace surround from the Burgundy region combines compact proportions with a refined architectural presence. Its sober yet elegant desig...
Limestone, Marble
A French Louis XIV Style Antique Statuary White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An incredibly well carved Baroque chimney piece executed in Italian Statuary white marble, in the Louis XIV manner circa 1850. The Jambs with left and right facing scrolled console l...
Statuary Marble
$6,508 / item
Louis XVI style fireplace in pink marble, circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in pink marble, circa 1920 fireplace dimensions: 92,5 x 100 cm
Marble
18th Century Fine European Antique French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unusual French country fireplace mantle is from the LXIV period. The limestone has a silky touch. See images gloss shine. The proportion...
Limestone
Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century)
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French Country Fireplace Surround – Louis XIV Period (18th Century) This authentic French country fireplace surround originates from the Louis XIV period, dating back to the ...
Limestone
French Riviera Style Limestone Fireplace Surround With Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century period fireplace surround in limestone. The patina is original from the multi-century layers. Authentic size and touch likely reflecting the light into the room. Measure...
Limestone
Timeless Coastal & Minimal Eclectic Interior Design Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 17th century French limestone fireplace mantel embodies timeless elegance and understated luxury. Its beige-sand lime-washed hues and preserved original patina make it...
Stone, Limestone
18th Century Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic petite fireplace surround in limestone. A country look is an extra for this item, Early Regency period. The stone has a nice patina. Measures: ...
Stone
Regency fireplace in grey Ardennes marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency fireplace in grey Ardennes marble, 18th century firebox dimensions: 83 x 140 cm
Marble
Rustic French Antique Reclaimed Extra Small Fireplace Surround In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Extra small Louis XIV period fireplace surround in limestone. This reclaimed fireplace mantle with elegant jambs is unique its kind. It has some small artempo restorations and is rea...
Limestone
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful antique limestone fireplace, circa 18th century, in Louis XIV style, with softly corbelled legs and dramatic carved edge in relief across underside of mantel. Left leg ...
Limestone
Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A robust tall and elegant French limestone fireplace mantel in Louis XIV style. The mantel is made from three solid pieces, the frieze has a nice shaped and profiled top with two ce...
Limestone
French Antique Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original French limestone fireplace surround in great condition. LXIV period with a nice texture and shine. Left jamb had a small restoration. Dimensions: 158 cm Exterior Width 62,20...
Limestone
Reclaimed French Light Stone Fireplace In Timeless Louis XIV Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elevate your interior with this authentic Louis XIV style fireplace surround crafted from off-white French limestone. The fireplace retains its original textured surface, adding character and timeless elegance to any space. With its graceful curves and refined proportions, this antique chimney...
Limestone
19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France. Measures: 150...
Marble
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...
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Chique French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 17th century French rustic and chique fireplace surround. Perfect for a timeless chique interior with an original European vintage element. This original fireplace mantle in l...
Limestone