During his reign, Louis XIV demanded his financial minister Jean Baptiste Colbert to establish royal control over artisanal production in France; henceforth France would no longer purchase luxury goods from abroad but would itself set the standard for quality. The furnishing from Louis' reign is referred to as Louis XIV style, which is characterized by thick brocades of red and gold, heavy gilt work on plaster moldings, large sculpted sideboards and heavy marbles to show the opulence of the French monarchy and the exquisite craftsmanship of French artisans.
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