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Louis XV Furniture

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pink Marble Vases, Fitted As Lamps
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pink Marble Vases, Fitted As Lamps. Each vase of fleur de Pêcher marble entwined with rich gilt-bronze r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs Original Vintage Condition Materials: Painted Wood, Spring Cushions Dimensions: 42”H x 23”W x 22”D Seat Height 19”
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet-On-Stand
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Cabinet-On-Stand, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener, Paris. The bombé shaped cabinet surmounted by a domed pediment. The cupboard door w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Carved Fruitwood Bergere Chair & Matching Ottoman with Fresh Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved French bergere chair with matching ottoman, detailed with scroll carved arms and legs, and appointed with fresh colorful floral upholstery, including an accent suppor...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Fruitwood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 27" W x 27" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French Louis XV style transitional armoire made of carved solid walnut. You’ll find geometric carvings under the cornice and on the scalloped apron. The impressive pair of ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Steel

Beautiful Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 51.25 tall x 28 wide x 1.5 thick. dates to the 1940s. Good used condition.
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

A late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Gilt bronze late 19th century French lantern. The 4 curved glass panels surrounding a 4 arm branch with reeded stem and scrolled acanthus arms, The centre finished with an acorn fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair Dimensions : 53" Tall X 29" Wide X 20" Deep This chair has a stunning blue damask fabric and is made in a Louis XV sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair Italian Parquetry Inlaid Burled Olive Wood Side Tables Louis XV Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian Mid-Century parquetry veneer end / side table with curved cabriolet legs. Stunning example of Italian parquetry with diamond/ checkerboard patterned inlaid wood on tops and g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Olive, Burl

18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery. Good authentic condition of th...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silk, Wood

18th Century French Walnut Commode Louise XV
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louise XV French Walnut Commode, 18th Century, having a serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped foliate skirt typic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with diff...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Figural Cherub Putto Fireplace Chenets
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​19th Century French Louis XV Style Figural Cherub Putto Fireplace Chenets Dimensions : 16.25" Tall X 14.75" Long This stunning fireplace chenets were made in France in the late 19...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Floral Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, 1940s Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with 3 interior candelabra lights. The chandelier retains it’s original gilt finish with minor wear. An abundance of flowers made from crystal prisms give this fixture a crisp and beautiful sparkle. Wired and in working condition, it requires 3 candelabra bulbs. A ceiling canopy and 36” chain...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal ball...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Antique chair, France, late 19th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, France. Our offer includes two identical chairs. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are co...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Four French Painted Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of chairs are beautifully crafted in a Louis XV style, featuring a distinctive painted frame in a soft green hue with subtle gilt accents. The chairs are adorned with eleg...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought ir...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass Circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico chandelier in blown, pulled and pinched Murano glass, 9 sconces
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Glass

French Rococo Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Rococo Louis XV style wall mirror featuring foliate swags and carved roses France, Late 20th Century Giltwood frame, with mirror glass Measures: 20"W x 4"D x 33"H Very...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Gorgeous pair of Rare 5 Leg French Louis XV Style Limed Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 38 tall x 21 wide x 20 deep x seat height of 17 inches. Dates to the 1950s era and is in good condition for a set this old. The upholstery is newer and clean.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3. Item features beautiful carved bases, satinwood inlaid tops, cream painted finish, elegant overall form....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Living room set from the second half of the 19th century, France. After renovati
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set from around 1880, France. A pair of armchairs consists of a women's armchair (smaller) and a men's armchair (larger). ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Litlle Armchair red and yellow gold - Louis XV Style - France Napoleon 3
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style armchair upholstered in red and yellow with geometric patterns reminiscent of plants. The base is curved and rests on casters for easy movement. The seat ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Antique Marquetry Louis XV Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite 19th century French Louis XV floral Bedside Tables. Featuring beautiful floral marquetry, ornate ribbon pulls and intricately carved tapered legs. Versatile and functional ...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

A pair of antique armchairs, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the 19th centuries, France. Dimensions: height 99 cm / seat height. 44 cm / width 64 cm / depth 60 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Vintage Satinwood & Marquetry Vitrine by Weiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant curved glass china or curio display cabinet or vitrine has satinwood, mahogany and rosewood inlaid marquetry. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair Sevres Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of antique porcelain table lamps with finely cast and gilt and polished bronze mounts in the Rose Pompadour pattern of Sevres date fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is definitely not a bed for everyone. This is a bed for someone who wants something EVEN LARGER than a stand or California king size bed which is usually 76 x 80. The bed is ma...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Orfèvre Boin Taburet - Tea / Coffee 4 Pieces In Sterling Silver Plus Samovar In
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
4-piece tea / coffee service in solid silver plus Samovar in silver metal XIXth LOUIS XV style model with twisted ribs highlighted with waves. each piece is decorated with a cartouch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Louis XV Red Chinese Raised Gold Paint Decorated Kahn & Cie of France Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare sized, spectacular marble top, cripsly chaste bronze mounted commode by the well-known French and London firm of Kahn and Cie (Kahn and company) The piece features sup...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicolored Murano glass, 6 arms of light, Weight 17,25 kg
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Chest of drawers, France, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, France, circa 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 80 cm x width 65 cm x depth 51 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with differe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Porcelain, Bronze and Parian French Mantle or Desk Clock, Paris Sevres attributed Parian full figured maidens flank this finely crafted mantle c...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880 Hearth dimensions: 83 x 105.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Monumental Giltwood Florentine Mirror with Marble-Top Console Table, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a monumental mirror and table. This incredible pair was hand carved and beautifully water-gilded for the brightest possible gold finish in Italy. The workmanship is stunning ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are two identical armchairs, but one of them has a damage on the inside part of the upholstery as i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Black Lacquer Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular dished top over a frieze drawer with gilt bronze knob. Shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs. Ex Christies NY.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Pine

French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top. Era: late 18...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style French Ottoman
Located in Austin, TX
Ottoman from France in the Louis XV style. This piece features a hand-carved wood frame with original white paint and patina. The carving includes floral detailing. The upholstery is...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plât
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century French ebonised extendable bureau plât in Louis XV style with a red leather top. Decorated with brass fillets, bronze mountings and four arched feet with gilt bronze ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece the design for which has inspired furniture makers since the middle of the 18th cen...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes Late 19th century antique pair of Louis XV style marble top commodes .Each of the wal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Bergère Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish Louis XV-style caned Bergère armchair in natural wood, featuring a generously wide seat with detachable crimson plush cushion woven with an exuberant floral design. The sha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of Large Vintage French Louis XV Style Sconces attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Chicago, IL
This glamorous pair of Louis XV-style sconces is attributed to Maison Baguès. Designed with a tole skeleton base and a mirrored back panel adorned with crystals forming a blossoming ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Rare Pair Distressed Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Nightstands Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great pair of Italian or Venetian paint decorated nightstands with distressed painted surfaces and gorgeous design elements and gold leaf details. Measures 25.5 tall x 22.7...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of storage space. The wood has acquired a gorgeous colour tone and patina, they have extremely well made ormolou mounts and handles, with gorgeous details. We have had these recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age. There is just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there. Width – 14 inches , 35 cm Depth – 12 inches...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Marble and Bronze candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu candelabras. Each three arm candelabra is raised by a circu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning painted and ormolu mounted antique French ormolu mounted display cabinet, which we would date from around the 1930’s period. I...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Epoque Fauteuil à La Reine
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wide and comfortable Louis XV style fauteuil, hand carved in the 18th century and featuring exquisite green silk upholstery woven with neoclassical motifs of lyres, cherubs, peacoc...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with Shell Detail
Located in Mckinney, TX
Salvaged from a countryside chateau in northern France, this fireplace mantel exudes classic French style reminiscent of the Louis XV era. Crafted from limestone and dating to the la...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Limestone

Tapestry after design drawings by Francois Boucher Manufacture de Beauvais
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
We are proud to present to you an exceptional tapestry belonging to the famous wall hanging "Les Amours des dieux" from the Louis 15th period depicting the kidnapping of Europe from ...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Louis Xv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, and Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $1,353,646 while the average work can sell for $4,763.

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