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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Fine & Palatial French 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial French Belle Epoque 19th/20th Century Louis XIV Style Twelve-Light Gilt-bronze Figural Chandelier with frosted glass shades. The ovoid shaped body with scrol...
Bronze
$26,850Sale Price|22% Off
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass "Versailles" style single grand hall hanging lantern. The elongated and wide body sur...
Bronze
Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze twelve-arm chandelier was made in France is circa 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The chandelier is ornately cast with a series of f...
Bronze
Fine Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze 8-Arm Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style gilt bronze 8-arm chandelier Date: Late 19th/20th c. Origin: France Dimensions: 30"h x 30" in The channeled baluster-form central stem set with neoclassical masks and floral canopy, issuing eight floral scroll arms ending in electrified candlesticks...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier French, 19th Century Height 250cm, diameter 160cm A truly remarkable example of 19th century French craftsma...
Ormolu
$115,411Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental Chandelier in Louis XVI Style, According to J.-B. Klagmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely chased and gilded bronze. 39-flame electric mounted, bronze frame with main branches in two-stage crown form, each main branch consists of fully-plastic cast, mermaid women fa...
Bronze
$6,850
Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Iron Chandelier. The Hexagonal hand hammered frame issuing six "S" shaped arms with lights suspended by six chains. The top cro...
Iron
Late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and most unique pair of Italian late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated Wood and Giltwood chandeliers. Each beautiful six arm six light chandelier has a bottom foli...
Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu and Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu and crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off a lantern still situated in the Palais de Versailles, which wa...
Crystal, Ormolu
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Mecca and Gilt Metal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period mecca and gilt metal chandelier. The fifteen arm chandelier is centered by a fine carved pear shaped bottom fi...
Metal
Pair Of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative and unique pair of Italian late 17th century Louis XIV Period patinated wood and Giltwood chandeliers. Each beautiful six arm six light chandelier is centered...
Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. This beautiful four arm chandelier is centered by a reeded acorn bottom final below four 'S' scrolled s...
Ormolu
"Versailles" style Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern, "Versailles" style depicting lion's masks, shells and mythilogical figures. Stylized crown on top. 3 lights. France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height...
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze & crystal chandelier by Baccarat. 8 lights, France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Height 47", diameter 30" CW4321.
Crystal, Bronze
A Royal French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Glass "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Royal French 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging lantern, in the manner of Baccarat. The elongated molded and cut-glass ...
Bronze
French Mid-20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt-Metal & Glass "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French mid-20th century Louis XIV style gilt-metal and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body banded with gilt-metal stri...
Metal
Custom Made Handcrafted Gilt Iron and Murano Crystal Chandelier, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely decadent Italian custom made crystal chandelier handcrafted in Italy with hundreds of Murano glass crystals of sizable weight. Crystals are individually hand knotted and t...
Iron
French Early 20th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming French, early 20th century, Louis XIV style gilt bronze and gilt metal molded glass "Versailles" Style three-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated blown glass body sur...
Metal, Bronze
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
French Louis. XIV Style Seven-Light Crystal Chandelier with Amber Prisms, 20thC
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 A ...
Brass
Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern, Versailles Style, Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19-20th century gilt-bronze and molded cut-glass "Versailles" style hanging lantern. The top surmounted with a Royal Crown among leaves an acanthus, the bottle-shaped c...
Bronze
A Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Molded Glass Versailles Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light Hanging lantern. The elongated ovoid molded and glass body surmounted with a Royal Crown...
Bronze
$5,684Sale Price|65% Off
"Mazarin" Gilt Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful chiseled and gilded bronze chandelier with eight square section light-arms, attached to the shaft by female heads and adorned with acanthus leaves and ending with delicatel...
Bronze
Large Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This impressive, eighteen-light chandelier—which measures 1.7 metres (67 inches) in height—will bring grandeur and majesty to a room. It is crafted in a bold Baroque style, which was...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XIV Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This fixture has many excellent qualities. The cage frame is gilt, the central stem is clad in crystal,, the arms and candle sockets are slender and elegant. There are nine arms and one illuminating the central spire. It is beautifully hung with large French crystal pendeloques in sizes , spires ,and rosettes. As a coup de grace...
Crystal, Bronze
Large Antique Ornate French Louis XIV Boulle Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial cast and gilt bronze eight-arm chandelier was made in France in approximately 1900 in the Louis XIV style. The ornate and very heavy casting is decora...
Bronze
Louis XIV Style Chandelier Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High end quality chandelier in bronze ormolu louis XIV style finely executed this model is very unsual
Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Spanish Louis XIV Style Antique Brass and Crystal Chandelier Great vintage condition. Measures 20" in diameter...
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu
Fine Louis XIV Style Wooden Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XIV style wooden chandelier. Superb carving work. A true masterpiece. France, circa 1920. 8 lights. Dimensions: Height 61", diameter 48".
Wood
$2,150
Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine two-tiered bronze chandelier, France, circa 1930 Dimensions: H 28" D 26" 9 lights; 6 + 3 CW2985.
Bronze
20th Century French Chandelier in Louis XIV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid, engraved bronze. 9 curved light arms. Very heavy.
Brass
Very Fine Votive Silver Over Bronze Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine votive silver over bronze lamp. Great detail. Dimensions: Height 45", diameter 18" CW3841.
Bronze
Napoleon III Eight-Light Chandelier After the Model by Boulle
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Napoleon III ormolu eight-light chandelier, after the Model by André-Charles Boulle. This well-cast Louis XIV style chandelier is after an important model attributed to And...
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu, Crystal and Glass Royal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu, crystal and beaded glass eight arm fourteen light chandelier after a royal model. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful so...
Crystal, Ormolu
$78,500
Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elaborately appointed, hand-cast, gilt bronze carriage, 12-light chandelier decorated in multiple tiers of faceted and smooth polished crystal. Each of the arms terminating in rem...
Crystal, Bronze
Lush, Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richly embellished, large, gilt bronze and crystal, Louis XIV-style, twelve-light chandelier with a large, center tower. The whole surmounted by an impressive, crystal beaded, balloo...
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Heavy cast Brass and Ormolu Chandelier. Great vintage condition. This heavy cast brass Jewel will not rust. Measures 28" in d...
Brass, Ormolu
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Crystal Chandelier
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Style Polychromed Wedding Cake Three-Light Chandelier with Draped Cut Cryst...
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date. Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom acorn finial below lovely pierced scrolled designs. Each ...
Ormolu
Regence Style Silvered Bronze Chandelier Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This quality six arm chandelier is beautifully cast, and features a baluster form central shaft. Adorned with scallop shells, it terminates in a pinecone finial.
Bronze
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
c1900 French Louis XIV Rococo Form Gilt Bronze w/ith Cut Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 French Louis XIV Gilt Bronze with Large Cut Crystal Adornment. Beautiful chandelier for when a smaller size chandelier is desired.
Bronze
Venetian candlestick in Murano glass, around 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Murano glass candlestick, around 1880, missing a flower and a leaf on the floral crown.
Glass
Mazarin Bronze Chandelier, H72cm, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Imposing bronze "Mazarin" chandelier with 8 arms of light. It is decorated with faces on the central vase and floral elements. Sold as is, with electricity to be provided. Ea...
Bronze
Louis XIV style Black Brass and Lead Crystal Chandelier with Red Murano Drops
Located in London, GB
Made by the exclusive and renowned Italian Chandelier experts Beby Italy, this stunning Louis XIV style chandelier has been in Andrew personal collection for 25 years since he was th...
Crystal, Brass
French Louis XIV Style Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Style Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French Louis XIV style early 20th century gilt bronze and molded glass "Versailles" style single-light hanging hall lantern. The elongated body surmounted with a ...
Bronze
$2,235Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV carved wood chandelier is a wonderful example of the style, featuring a boldly carved central shaft in an urn form with multiple tiered pendant below mounted to a large circular acanthus rosette. Just above the rosette is the main body of the central shaft, alternating between 8 pinwheel style rosettes and 8 scrolled arms which project the chandelles out away from the center, and are themselves lavishly carved with foliate motifs. Professionally electrified to standard US wiring, nothing adds ambiance like antique...
Oak
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Gilt-Metal and Glass "Versailles" Style Hanging Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century gilt-metal paneled beveled glass "Versailles" style hanging twin-light lantern. The elongated body topped with a crown-shaped design among floral shields....
Metal
$13,560Sale Price|20% Off
Fine 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...
Bronze
Large 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 beveled glass "Versailles" style four-light hanging grand-hall lantern, surmounted with a royal crown, male gargo...
Bronze
Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Brass & Crystal Chandelier will make any room sparkle with opulence! Crafted from finely embossed and cast brass, it features an intricately designed body t...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV-Style Gold Gesso Wood Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XIV-style (19th Century) wood & gesso gold painted 8 arm chandelier with swirl cornucopia design arms.
Bentwood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Gold-Plated Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful gold-plated candelabra, with marble,.
Marble, Gold Plate
18th Century Style Versailles Chandelier with 12 Lights in Silver
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
This chandelier is directly inspired by the emblematic chandeliers of the Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles. It consists of a central shaft decorated with crystal beads ...
Silver, Bronze
$1,861Sale Price|51% Off
20th Century Louis XIV Style Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
French chandelier in Louis XIV style. Solid, engraved brass. Nine curved light arms.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XIV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. Ormolu chandelier. The eight arm eight light chandelier is centered by a bottom foliate final below a lovely mottle s...
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XIV Patinaed Bronze & Gilt Bronze Chandelier is a master work of the Belle Epoque Period! Meticulously hand-cast in solid bronze with gilt bronze accents, i...
Gold Plate, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Patinated Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XIV period patinated iron and tole chandelier. The nine arm chandelier is cent...
Metal, Iron
20th Century Louis XIV Ceiling Candelabra/ Chandelier
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XIV ceiling candelabra/ chandelier Ceiling candelabra in Louis XIV style. Solid, engraved brass. Fifteen curved light arms. Delivery time can take about 6-8 ...
Brass
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XIV Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights features stunning foliate motifs expressed in a variety of forms, appearing from the tips of the bobeches to the pendan...
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Chandelier, France, Régence Style, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in IT
19th Century, French Régence Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier Dimensions: Diameter 95 cm x H 136 cm. Chandelier H 92 cm, Chain H 30 cm, Ceiling cup H 14 cm This eight-light chandelier ...
Bronze