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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style Marble Top Console with Carved Oak Base
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A French rouge marble top console table with a double pedestal oak base. Both pedestals are carved with scroll detail to top and base with acanthus leaf motif at top. Marble is a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Fireplace in Waulsort Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Waulsort marble fireplace, restored shelf, fireplace dimensions 107.5 x 138.5cm.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks Decorated with Flowers
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of finely chased ormolu Louis XV style gilt bronze candlesticks. Intricate bases are decorated with flowers, garlands, scrolls and shells. Rocaille and gadroons swirl around the...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair.
This stunning antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair has been profession...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
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...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful early 19th Century Venetian hand-painted and gilt bombe commode.
Features two large drawers that open with their working keys. This commode is in its original and beauti...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Marquetry Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style French marquetry side table made of inlaid veneer of mahogany. Open niche in front and finished back. White marble top with polished bronze gallery. Elegant slender ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Oak and Marble Console Table
Located in London, GB
A provincial Louis XV period carved oak and marble top console table.
France, circa 1750.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 ...
Category
1970s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Jansen Style Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style Jansen style coffee table. A mahogany glass top over leather tooled top in the hollywood regency style.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with Jesus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
18th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa 1870. Recently re-silvered, the tray wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Console Louis XV in Walnut-18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely french walnut console from the 18th century Louis XV style from Lyon
Very beautiful molded and carved walnut console topped with gray marble
Very beautiful marble which ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Cherrywood 'Bureau de Pente' Slant Top Writing Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
Larger than the typical Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood bureau de pente was hand-carved in France during the late 1700’s, just after the period ended. This type of desk went by several names, including bureau dos d’âne and secrétaire à dessus brisé, and they almost always featured a fold-down writing surface.
Four long, slender cabriole legs, which are typical of Louis XV writing desks, provide a sturdy base for the beautiful desk. The curvaceousness of the legs continues throughout the desk, from the subtly contoured sides to the highly sinuous apron on all sides. Set within the apron are two drawers with round bronze pulls that flank a faux center drawer with a foliate and shell handle.
The fold-down writing surface, which has a functioning lock with a foliate escutcheon, opens to reveal eight small arbalete drawers arranged in four columns. Above the topmost drawers of each column is an open storage compartment. There are two more larger storage compartments in the center above a false-bottom hidden compartment. The fold down writing surface is held by a set of polished steel arms.
A graceful and functional bureau de pente from the late 18th century, this cherrywood slant top writing desk...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Attributed Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Podreuse Dressing Table
By Paul Sormani
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style podreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French oak carved bed with headboard, footboard and two rails. Head, foot and one rail is upholstered.
Lovely Louis XV bed that would function beautifully in a children's bedroom or guest room. Wonderful carved detail of flowers, rosettes and scrolls to the aged oakwood patina. Custom mattress vendor can be suggested.
The matching head and foot boards could be used as two matching head boards if desired.
Wear consistent with age. Wood shows cracks, wear, scratches and losses to exterior edges. Wear, tears and discolorations to upholstered fabric. Wipe with clean dry cloth or feather duster.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Louis XV-Style Bombe Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Burled wood in a soft warm hue makes this piece exceptional
The graceful curves of this bombe form add to the
Beauty of this commode. Scroll work design in a marquetry
Inlay fur...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Full Length Giltwood Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An absolutely stunning gilt and carved wood Louis XV style mirror, dating from the second half of the 19th century, and featuring an oversized coquille crest, flanked by swathes of f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Fauteuil with Painted Caned Back and Yellow Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XV style painted fauteuil with a caned back and yellow seat cushion. The French armchair is painted with a blue trellis diamond grid to both sides of the back. Curved chair l...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Sofa Banquette Patinated, Circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis XVI style banquette or sofa
France circa 1900
Good seating and good upholstery but the fabric needs to be changed
Solid and sound
Shipping:
H 50 L108 H 89 14.6 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold
Set of Four Louis XV-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four upholstered dining chairs wonderfully recreates the Louis XV style with sinuous fruitwood frames and nary a straight line in sight. Created by Minton-Spidell, this u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
French Louis XV Style Satinwood One Door Nightstand Bedside Cabinet by Joerns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style satinwood one door nightstand bedside cabinet by Joerns. Item features beautiful wood grain, 1 swing door, tapered legs, very nice antique item, quality...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Walnut Coffee Table with Hand Painted Floral Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style walnut coffee table with hand painted floral top. Item features a pierce carved fretwork skirt, decorated brass rim, shaped top, hand painted floral top...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pendulum Au Rhinoceros De Style Louis XV Xixeme Siecle
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
Louis xv style rhinoceros clock of the
19th century
The rhinoceros is surmounted by a box containing the clock, the movement engraved "Martin/ AParis"...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Beech Wood Fauteuil Grospoint Tapestry
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century French Louis XV style carved beech wood fauteuil covered in the original grospoint tapestry decorated w/ sheep, bird, figure in landscape, floral and fully surrounded br...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Amazing Louis XV Style Bridge Desk 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Louis XV style bridge desk 19th century
France
with geometric marquetry made of rosewood and lemongrass.
In excellent condition.
Measurements: 84 x 44 x 68 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Painted & Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV painted & gilded mirror is the perfect size for a cozy niche, hallway or a powder room! Hand-crafted by talented artisans, it features a pine frame with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sycamore, Pine
Console In Golden Wood Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful console in gilded and carved wood, Louis XV style, surmounted by a green marble top
Good condition, wear to the gilding, restored marble (it was broken in 2)
Period 19th ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Marquetry Miniature Sample Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made veneer of mahogany with pine and beech as a secondary w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace was made out of Red Griotte marble during the 19th century. Extremely curved and decorated with fles...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Griotte Marble
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Commode, Crowned C Bronzes
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry of violet wood treated in frieze, opening with four drawers in three rows and presenting a very rich ornamentation of gilded and...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style
Beautiful bronze sculpture of the XIXth century on its base in blackened wood of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Carved Serpentine Sideboard, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
The graceful lines of a serpentine front, rounded corners, cabriole legs, and scrolled carvings are paired with solid oak construction finished in a dark stain with a lovely patina, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Louis XV Style Side Cabinets Nightstands French Bedside Tables Mable Top
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French side cabinets Louis XV style nightstands
Bedside tables
Yellow and purple marble tops
Three drawers with inlaid rose decorations
Good antique condition.
Shippin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Extendable French Louis XV Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with this French Louis XV dining table, meticulously crafted out of cherry wood. Our team of expert craftsm...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Paint
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
Louis XV Period Enfilade
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV Period Enfilade. Painted in cream and a Suttle sage green.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rococo Style Faux Marble Top Wall Mount Console Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XV style carved wood wall mount console table with a painted faux marble top. The rococo console base is painted and intricately carved ...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis Style XV Marquetry Commode
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a Louis XV Style ormolu-mounted tulipwood and exotic woods marquetry serpentine bombe commode. The breche d’alep marble top is over two drawers sans traverse inlaid with flor...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine 19th Century French Marble Top Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV kingwood and marquetry marble top commode. In the manner of Linke Fine fire gilt bronze dore mounts. Breche ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of French Figural Metal and Marble Multi Light Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30 1/4in W: 13 1/4in D: 9 1/2in
This pair of french figural metal and marble multi light sconces is perfect for you and your home! ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
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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