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Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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
18th Century, Country French Trunk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Trunk is a marvelous reminder of the traditional craftsmanship so important to those living in the era, much to...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Steel

18th Century, Country French Trunk
18th Century, Country French Trunk

18th Century, Country French Trunk

Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Italian (from Lombardia Region) Louis xvi period chest of drawers. Inlaid with different wood essences. Original back and inner parts besides...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Wood

Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Italian, Inlaid Louis XVI Chest of Drawers

Rare Large 18th Century Louis XIV Period Blanket Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare large Louis XIV period blanket chest, cassone, from the north of France, 18th Century, having original blue paint. A wide single-board top over the rectangular base, having a f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Wood

Rare Large 18th Century Louis XIV Period Blanket Chest
Rare Large 18th Century Louis XIV Period Blanket Chest

Rare Large 18th Century Louis XIV Period Blanket Chest

18th century wedding chest patina
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty patinated wedding chest dating from the 18th century beautiful patina with the emblems of the kings of France
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Paint

18th century wedding chest patina
18th century wedding chest patina

18th century wedding chest patina

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Lovely cassone with classical form, the beautiful figuring of the oak creates subtle, decorative patterning and the simple mouldings give a light, contemporary feel. The rich, lustr...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut
Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut

Cassone, Chest, Coffer, 17th Century, French, Louis XIV, Walnut

Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe 17th century French blanket chest or trunk.
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Blanket Chests

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Iron

Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk
Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk

Superbe 17th Century French Blanket Chest or Trunk

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Louis Xiv blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV blanket chests for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage blanket chests created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV blanket chests made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 blanket chests differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,784 and tops out at $16,484 while the average work can sell for $4,818.

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