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
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Bureau Plat
Located in Essex, MA
With a rectangular top with inset deep burgundy leather with bronze outer border over three drawers and opposing false drawers raised on cabriole legs and sabot feet. With key.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble.
The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind
The style of this antique mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Hand Carved, Louis XV French Style Gilt Wood Consoles
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style consoles hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished in a hand gilded patina, slightly aged and distressed. Including a bevel cut crema marfil marble which has been h...
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2010s English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold, Gold Leaf
Henredon Italian Louis XV Cherry Wood Bombay Form Commode or Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest commode or nightstand.
By Henredon.
USA, circa 1980s.
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Exceptional Antique Boulle Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The shaped crest rails with inlaid palmette and leaves, the seats raised on serpentine skirt rails with inlaid leafy motifs on the front and scrolls on the sides. The square cabriole...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Inlaid Figural Bronze Mounted Burled Walnut French Louis XV Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century Louis XV French Enfilade
Located in San Antonio, TX
An original French 18th-century Enfilade made of fine mahogany wood. This Louis XV-period enfilade has three openings and a beautiful marble top. The mahogany wood classifies this enfilade as a “meuble de port” which refers to pieces of furniture made with precious exotic woods that were delivered at French ports...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Transitional Banded Chest Of Drawers Commode
Located in Forney, TX
A fine French antique, circa 1900, Transitional Louis XV - XVI style marble-top chest of drawers commode.
Hand-crafted in France in the early 20th century, exceptionally executed in 18th century Regence taste, of excellent quality, craftsmanship and solid wood construction, featuring stunning matched veneer and banded serpentine shaped case, fitted with three graduated dovetailed drawers. Each drawer affixed with original patinated gilt brass Rocaille pulls flanking ornate complimentary escutcheons, over chiseled gilt bronze mounted scalloped apron, rising on tapered French transition legs, ending in sabots. Topped with the original rouge red marble...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV Large Walnut Stool or Bedroom Bench
Located in Berlin, DE
An elegant late 19th/early 20th century Louis XV banquette or window seat carved in solid walnut featuring scrolled arms and rails, the shaped padde...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Fauteuils Upholstered Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful pair of hand carved walnut open arm chairs in Newly upholstered vintage Fonisetti style large print damask. fabric. The masterfully carved frames with real gold leaf with...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Trumeau Pier Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Trumeau Pier wall mirror Louis XV carved oak 19th century.
Direct from France, another fabulous hand carved mirror, one of a large group in our most recent container ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Louis XV style corner console in gilded wood and Breche marble top, 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style corner console in carved, molded and gilded wood. A rich decoration of foliage and volutes on a lozenge background forms the foot of this console table. The top of the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Elegant Pair of French Louis XV Gold Slipper Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really lovely pair of French Louis XV giltwood antique slipper chairs with intricate floral carving on the apron and top of backrest. The single ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique French Walnut Tambour Top Desk
Located in Denton, TX
Rare 19th century French walnut roll top desk in the style of Louis XV. The tambour door locks with a key. Also finished on the back so it can be ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Black Leather Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Brass Stud Detail
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A black leather Louis XV French Bergere armchair finished with brass stud detailing
Measure: Height to seat 47cm.
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20th Century British Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather
Louis XV Kingwood And Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine
With serpentine Breche De Alep marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with bronze handles and escutcheons. Raised on cabriole legs ending on sabot. Prove...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Leather Library Armchairs by Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of French Louis XV Leather...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chair in Antique Louis Seize Style Solid Beechwood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French armchair solid beechwood, finely carved.
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20th Century German Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen, Louis XV Style, Large Console, Beige Carved Wood, Marble, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental marble top Louis XV Style Console, Sideboard, Maison Jansen, Late 19th Early 20th Century.
A stunning console table or sideboard having a parcel gilt and paint decorat...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Louis XV Style Console on Four Legs, Lacquered Wood, 19th C
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style console on four legs. Original piece of furniture from the end of the 19th century in lacquered and gilded wood. This console has rich Rocaille ornaments. It does not ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Giltwood Square Benches Louis XV Style circa 1900
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Elegant pair of hand carved gilt wood square benches with new fabric. The real gold leaf frames with hand carved details with an X stretcher base. The new upholstery is vintage Fo...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
4 Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Madison, MS
4 French Louis XV carved bronze wood mirrored decorative wall sconces, crafted in the 19th century, would make a lovely addition to your home. They all 4 vary in size and each one ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Chateau Dax Dining Chairs Faux Bois Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of
Set of 6 Chateau Dax Faux Bois Dining Chairs (labeled)
Featuring embroidered fabric, and solid wood const...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French carved walnut Louis XV style wingback bergere.
These comfortable chairs have a nice patina and are in good contition They are a large scale and will be comfo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Silver Plated Oval Jardinière Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant bronze silver plated jardinière was created in Paris, France, circa 1870. The oblong antique planter sits on small curved feet and leaves, over a scalloped apron decorat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc
An Antique 18th Century French Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A transitional marble fireplace from the late 18th century in northern regional variegated red marble. Compact in size yet well carved with central feather cartouche flanked by sweep...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Palladio Louis XV Giltwood Instrumental Wall Hanging
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Palladio giltwood wall hanging of multiple musical instruments (violin, flute, horns) crested with large bow. Has metal Palladio name plate on back, along with a Palladio sti...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Oak Full-Length Dressing Mirror, Mid-Century
Located in Evergreen, CO
Add light and depth to any room with this substantial Louis XV dressing mirror. Its carved oak frame features an arched bonnet crowned with a bold di...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Belle Époque Display Cabinet in the Manner of François Linke
Located in London, GB
A French Bijouterie
In the manner of François Linke
Designed in the Louis XV style and constructed in a wonderfully marked Kingwood, with precise...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted fruitwood floral marquetry center table or desk with drawer, by Ébéniste Louis Gradé, Gr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs.
The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Large Italian Cut Glass Eighteen-Light Chandelier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive Italian Louis XV-style cut-glass chandelier.
With a subtle Eau De Nil iron frame. The many arms are joined by layers of intersecting swags of flat crystals and beads.
Wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hst Virgin before the Instruments of the Passion, Framed, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed oval canvas, presenting the Virgin seated near an angel looking at the instruments of the Passion of Christ or Arma Christi: c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal and rock crystal chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a solid bottom crystal pendant below an elegant mottled lig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Side Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A French Louis XV style serpentine fronted marquetry and ormolu-mounted side cabinet on stand, having wonderful classical romantic scenes inlaid to the sides and front, a single frie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the year of production casted on the top side.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made bla...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chased and Gilded Bronze Andirons from the 18th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of chased and gilded bronze andirons, each adorned with a putto girded with a drapery, seated on a moving base, carved with gadrooned foliage. One of the putti is holding a cup ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
18th Century Style French Louis XV Marquetry Side Table or Nightstands, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine Louis XV French Style side tables or nightstands with elegant marquetry work, all original restored. This sumptuous side tables have a distinctively shaped rectangular ma...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut & Upholstered Chaise Lounge, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped and leaning backrest with bergere sides and padded armrests, with scalloped carved apron and eight cabriole carved legs, upholstered in ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date.
The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Ornately Carved Giltwood Console Table w/ Gold & Red Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV console table with an ornately carved giltwood base with figural designs and topped with a shaped beige, yellow, and blush marble top.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Plaster Wall Decor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV style plaster wall decor depicting a n instrument and floral details. Very large scale and can add some French classical a...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Plaster, Lacquer
Louis XV Style Round Cocktail Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XV style mahogany cross-banded banded cocktail table applied with very fine brass mounts, the brass bound circular top with protruding corners, the frieze with two opp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis XV Style Wall Mirror in Carved Wooden Frame Rectangular Mirror
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage carved giltwood mirror, Mid-20th Century.
The rectangular shaped mirror with pierced scrolled acanthus cresting and flanked by pilasters and floral festoons.
The frame ...
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this important suite of tall antique candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1860, each candle holder stands...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Carved Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century French writing table, desk, or bureau plat made in the grand Louis XV taste. The wood frame of this extraordinary table is veneered and carved with intricate flo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Fancy Set of Four Italian Venetian Louis XV Chairs with Original Real Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of four richly carved Italian, 19th century Venetian side or dining chairs with original rich gold gilt paint. The chairs stand on lovely reeded legs and skirt and seatback dis...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Nest of Three Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique nest of tables in walnut, this was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is superb, this is very well made and it is an extremel...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Louis XV Trumeau in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large paneled overmantel in grey/green lacquered wood, generously decorated with foliage, rockeries and flowers in carved and gilded wood.
Oil on canvas in the upper p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine Louis XV style "Cage" gilt bronze & crystal chandelier. Bronze frame ornated with hand cut crystals. Faceted crystal ball at bottom.
...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century.
Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Candelabras
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: H: 11in W: 9.5in D: 9.5in
This beautiful pair of 19th century French Bronze Candelabras are made from the highest quality Dorè or Ormolu Bronze. The craftsmanship of the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Side Table Signed By Maison Krieger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, Kingwood and ormolu side table/desk signed Krieger. The oval table is raised by elegant cabriole legs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Of Bergeres In Molded Wood And Carved With Flowers, France Style XV
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Très belle paire de bergères en bois laqué, mouluré et sculpté à patine mordorée.
Le garnissage et le tissus sont à l'état quasiment neuf, le tissus est du coton et de la viscose à l...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Writing Table with Two Drawers Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
18th century French hand carved walnut writing table with two side drawers resting on curved decorated legs. The table is in it authentic condition with no restorations made. The con...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair 18th Century French Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 18th century French fauteuils in Louis XV style with cut velvet upholstery in fawn and green. The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms,...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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