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
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
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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
17th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and copper. The log holder is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Brass, Copper
18th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country hard limestone fireplace mantel which is specially commissioned for a vigneron, a person who cultivates grapes for wine making. The hardness of the stone reflects the ...
Stone
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
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
18th Century Breccia Marble Wall Fountain - Sink - Breccia Nouvelle - France
Located in Beervelde, BE
This particularly fine and rare 18th century wall fountain / font is carved from richly figured Breccia marble, known as Breccia Nouvelle, quarried in the south of France. A true arc...
Marble, Breccia 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
Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors, Large Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Pair of Louis XIV Walnut Armoire Doors. Each door showcases deeply molded and arched raised panels with beautifully carved architectural details typical of the Louis XVI era....
Walnut
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
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
Fireplace mantel of French limestone Louis XIV style 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Authentic Fireplace Mantel 19th Century Louis XIV Style Add timeless grandeur and elegance to your interior with this authentic 19th century French fireplace mantel. Crafted from ...
Limestone
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
Antique French Oak and Iron Studded Entry Door from Provence, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… French architecture in the style of Louis XIV was designed to be imposing, as these elements often fronted grand châteaux and hôtels particuliers. Thi...
Metal, Iron
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
Large Antique Terracotta Vase Jardinière with Medusa Handle, Italy 17th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
Large antique Italian terracotta urn / vase / jardinière / planter, Louis XIV period (late 17th century - early 18th century) monumental sculptural piece designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This rare architectural terracotta urn-vase or jardinière is shaped as an amphora and it is a powerful example of Italian decorative arts from the early 1700s, combining the exuberance of late 17th century Louis XIV and Baroque design with an early classical refinement that anticipates the Louis XVI style. It rises from a strong octagonal base and develops into a richly modelled body with deep fluting and classical relief decoration. The surface is enriched with grotesque-inspired ornamentation, geometric motifs, egg and dart patterns, rosettes, and classical friezes, creating a layered visual rhythm typical of high-end antique garden sculpture and architectural terracotta. The most striking feature of this monumental garden urn...
Terracotta
French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
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
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
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
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
Antique Dutch Game Rack, 17th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of w...
Wrought 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...
Marble
17th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leaf stands for victory. Louis XIV Period. The patina of the fireback is black / pew...
Iron
20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century Louis XIV Style 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 major dynast...
Iron
Regency-Style Limestone Fireplace, Louis XIV Design, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency-style limestone fireplace, circa 1880 fireplace dimensions: 102.5 x 131.5 cm
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
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
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
20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France. With the sun representing Louis XIV, the Sun King. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown pati...
Iron
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 Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says 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...
Iron
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
Pair French Regence Louis XIV / XV Style Giltwood Pedestals / Plant Stands
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage wooden pedestals or plant stands in the French Regence (Louis XIV/XV) style, finely carved with polychrome and gilt decoration. 60 1/2 inches tall.
Wood
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
Louis XIV Style 'Seul Contre Tous' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
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
19th Century French Limestone Wall Fountain Chateau Grandeur
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...
Limestone
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
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
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
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style from France. This piece is a 20th Century product, crafted in the Louis XIV Style, showcasing the arms of Leopol...
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
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
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
German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash. Louis XIV Style, 20th Century.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash. Louis XIV Style, 20th Century, with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a dark brown patina. Upon request...
Iron
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period, 18th Century Period, Black.
Iron
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
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
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
Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period pot hook made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to hang the pots above the fire.
Wrought 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
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
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 Century Hand-Carved Limestone Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual, one of a kind, French country fireplace surround in limestone. The jambs are deep and round in one block with remains from the original paints and patina. The extremes of th...
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
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV Period 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