Pair of floral wall sconces in polychrome metal, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of floral wall lights in polychrome metal, around 1900, newly electrified
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Furniture
Metal
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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Pair of floral wall sconces in polychrome metal, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of floral wall lights in polychrome metal, around 1900, newly electrified
Metal
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
Late 18th Century, Antique Italian Commode Chest of Drawers, Walnut, with Inlaid
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 18th century, important Italian antique commode chest of drawers, in solid walnut, with inlaid on front drawers. Polished to wax Chest of dr...
Walnut
Italian Early 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood bench. The long bench is raised on six legs with topie shape feet below a circular fluted tapered column, foliate deco...
Giltwood
1950s French Louis XIV Style Desk / Bureau Plat With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Louis XIV style desk that is in very good condition. The desk is marked. The antique hardware is gilt bronze and not original. Th...
Bronze
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 Bleached Oak 4-Door Enfilade Buffet, Circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
An elongated French buffet with more than two doors is known as an enfilade. This bleached four-door enfilade (from circa 1940s) has been hand-carved in the style of Louis XIV. All f...
Metal, Iron
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
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood and Patinated Wood Lombardi Conso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood and patinated wood Lombardi console. The freestanding console from Lombardi is raised by four most impressive tapered sup...
Wood, Giltwood
Italian, Genovese, Louis XIV Walnut & Inlaid 4-Drawer Commode, early 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a reverse plinth-form rectangular top above a conforming case housing 4 drawers all with horizontal lozenge-form inlay, retaining original hardware and raised on bracket feet
Walnut
Louis XIV-style Leather-upholstered Window or Hallway Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a French Louis XIV-style upholstered window or hallway bench. For much of the late 18th-century, this grand style was intentionally designed to project the power, majesty...
Brass
Italian Micro Mosaic and 17th century Rosso Verona marble coffee table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely decorative Italian 19th century Micro Mosaic and 17th century Rosso Verona marble coffee table. This impressive coffee table is raised by four 17th centur...
Marble
19th Century English Walnut Inlaid Floral Marquetry and Bronze Mounted Credenza
Located in London, GB
Floral marquetry and bronze-mounted credenza. Constructed in walnut with fine marquetry specimen wood inlays and dressed with bronze mounts of serpentine, three-door form, rising from a shaped plinth base capped with a running bronze...
Bronze
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. Walnut, Maplewood, ebonized fruitwood, and bone center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional a...
Bone, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Giltwood Double Framed Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality Italian 18th century Louis XIV period giltwood double framed mirror from the region of Piedmont, Turino. The e...
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XIV Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Desk, 1890s
Located in BÉTERA, ES
19th Century French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table or Desk, Louis XIV Style. Direct from France, a superb quality, highly carved antique oak sofa table...
Hardwood, Oak
Louis XIV Style Mercury Glass Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style mercury glass side table. Vintage Venetian style silvered wood and mercury glass covered night stand side table with small drawer below shaped top with inlaid design ...
Mirror, Wood
The Royale Fleur Suite: Late-19th Century Spanish Savonnerie of Noble Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
72167 Rare Antique Spanish Savonnerie Square Rug, 12'06 x 13'00. Woven in the twilight of the 19th century for the salons and royal apartments of Europe’s elite, this hand-knotted wo...
Wool
French Ormolu Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
Immerse your space in the elegant allure of the past with this exquisite French Louis XIV Style Hanging Hall Lantern. Crafted in the early 20th century, this meticulously designed p...
Bronze
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
Louis XIV-style Leather-upholstered Window or Hallway Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a French Louis XIV-style upholstered window or hallway bench. For much of the late 18th-century, this grand style was intentionally designed to project the power, majesty...
Brass
Fischer Budapest Majolica Jardinière Centerpiece Hungarian Art Pottery 19th C
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fischer Budapest Majolica Jardinière Centerpiece Hungarian Art Pottery Mid-19th Century An exceptional 19th-century Hungarian majolica jardinière, produced by the celebrated Fische...
Ceramic
$960Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XIV Rosewood, Kingwood & Ormolu Rouge Marble Side Table 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** French Louis XIV Rosewood, Kingwood and Ormolu Rouge Marble Top Side Table with Floral Marquetry and...
Marble, Ormolu
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
18th Century French Giltwood Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Important, beautiful gilded and carved wooden frame with typical 18th century French motifs Excellent condition Internal dimensions cm 20.8 x 26.8 This artwork, never before on the...
Wood
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
Italian Louis XIV Period Walnut, Poplar & Fir Wood 4-Door Libreria, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed in the late Louis the 14th period transitioning into the rococo this cabinet features four doors with arched pediments and hand wired screens, the screens overlaid throug...
Poplar, Walnut, Fir
French Gilt Bronze Sculpture Statue Marble Base, circa 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small. French gilt bronze statue in the style of sculptor Hippolyte Francois Moreau, circa late-19th century, France. This gilt ...
Marble, Bronze
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Corner Fold Over Game Table Genoese
Located in Milano, MI
Exclusive Louis XIV Italian Genoese corner card table realized in rosewood and bois de rose, this elegant antique fold over game table dat...
Felt, Rosewood
18th Century Antique Savona Majolica Albarello Vase, Louis XIV Style
Located in Roma, IT
Antique Savona Ceramic Albarello, 18th Century Beautiful polychrome painted majolica tree, cylindrical body with rounded shoulders from which rises a sma...
Majolica
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
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
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style walnut chair. This stunning antique French Louis XIV style armchair or side chair is both large and comfortable. We have newly upholstered this ch...
Walnut
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
Wonderful French Gilt Iron Louis XVI Hexagon Glass Lantern Pendent Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gold Gilt Iron Louis XVI / Maison Bagues Style Octagon Shaped With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Having 3 Internal Candelabra Lights, This Chandelier Com...
Iron, Gold Leaf
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
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
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
Antique French Ottoman, Os de Mouton, Hand-Carved Oak, Louis XIV Style
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 19th Century Os de Mouton ottoman with sinuous, winding curved legs and stretchers traditionally thought to resemble the shape of a lamb's leg. Features new custom upholstery a...
Chenille, Oak, Trimming
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
Beautiful Louis XIV Walnut Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved 18th century. Walnut armoire.
Walnut
$1,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Walnut & Pressed Cane Armchairs 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Pair of Antique French Louis XIV Walnut & Pressed Cane Armchairs 20thC. Measures - 35.75"H x 25"W ...
Cane, Walnut
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
Italian Gold-Leaf Carved Giltwood & Linen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxurious and early 20th century Italian carved giltwood sofa in the Louis XIV style. These exquisitely carved sofa has been newly upholstered in ...
Fabric, Giltwood
French Antique Style Cane Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French antique style cane loveseat. The loveseat has a loose cushioned and a cane seat and back. Nice carvings to the top back.
Cane, Wood
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
$968Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 18thc French Heraldic Louis XIV style Brass Wall Sconces - Original Candle
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 18thc French Antique Heraldic Louis XIV Brass Wall Sconces. Original candle lit. Highly detailed. Clam shell form top. Very high quality sconces. Easily wired for electricity.
Brass
Pair of Large Scale Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of large scale Italian 19th Century Louis XV st. giltwood mirrors. Each mirror has a straight bottom border and top rounded corner moulded giltwood frame. The fram...
Mirror, Giltwood
Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...
Silver
$1,026Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Dark Stain Beechwood Throne Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
This late 19th century tall back French throne chair is made in solid beechwood. It has the original upholstery. The armrests have acanthus leave ...
Beech
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood And Grey Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and grey marble center table. The rectangular table is finished on all sides and is raised on fine top...
Marble
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
Set of Eight french Upholstered Chairs in Golden Wood Louis XIV Style - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of 8 Louis XIV style chairs with baluster base in gilded wood connected by a spacer. The set has been reupholstered in a very good quality beige fabric with rectangular...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Louis XIV Style French Gilt Filigree Crown with Purple Fabric
Located in Queens, NY
French gilt filigree crown with jewels and cross on top and purple fabric.
Fabric
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.
Mirror, Mahogany, Paint
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
$131,854Sale Price|20% Off
Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington & Co
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique English Bronze Sculpture Equestrian Louis XIV Elkington & Co English, 19th Century Sculpture: Height 108cm, width 86cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 26cm, width 9...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu