King Louis Xiv Furniture

Louis xiv furniture was massive and lavishly covered with sculpture and ornament of gilded bronze in the earlier part of the personal rule of king louis xiv of france 1660 1690.

King louis xiv furniture.

With the death of louis xiv on 1 september 1715 his grandson louis xv born in 1710 became king. After about 1690 thanks in large part to the furniture designer andré charles boulle a more original and delicate style appeared sometimes known as boulle work it was based on the use of marquetry the inlay of. Andre charles boulle invents his boulle marquetry using tortoise shell copper and brass. The king s comments helped to generate a reaction against the pompous aspects of the louis xiv style and to introduce a lighter approach to the decorative arts.

Browse thousands of unique items and make an offer on the perfect piece today. Artists and craftsmen followed suit resulting in furnishings that were highly ornate often gilded and decidedly. Oak walnut ash mahogany ebony porcelain copper steel bronze marble. The louis xiv style 1661 1700 is lavish comprising objects in solid silver and furniture in gilt and lacqueur.

Formality still prevailed but the shapes and outlines of furniture had began their stiffness compare 1986 38 1 and 1982 60 82. In the image of the sun king louis xiv furniture is synonymous with grandeur and brilliance. Louis xvi 1770 1789 materials. It was massive lavishly decorated and solemn designed for the gigantic state halls of the new palace of versailles.

Symmetry reigns classicism is on display. The mastermind behind the gilded glory of versailles louis xiv whose long reign lasted from 1643 to 1715 felt that his surroundings should mirror the divine power of the monarchy itself. The royal treatment there s a reason louis xiv was known as the sun king. Because of his young age france was ruled by a regent philippe of orleans until 1723 during this period the style of furniture changed little from the louis xiv period.

Furniture created during the reign of king louis xvi favored a more rustic feeling than previous eras. Shop louis xiv furniture decor and art at great prices on chairish. The ornamentalists draw their inspiration from the art of antiquity and create new motifs. Mahogany was popularized and turning came back into fashion as a means for decoration.

Seashells acanthus leaves rosettes ribbons egg and dart or pearl shaped friezes fluting. Precious materials are used such as lapis lazuli agate marble ivory.