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
Period: 19th Century
19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chair in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. It is upholstered in floral silk textile and is in very good original ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
A Near Pair of Vitrine Cabinets, by François Linke, Paris
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Near Pair of Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Vitrine Cabinets, by François Linke, Paris
Each with shaped brêche d’alep marble top. The central doors and flaking glazed p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
A Louis XV Style Vernis Martin Mounted Side Cabinet, Attributed to Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Vernis Martin Mounted Side Cabinet, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener.
This cabinet has a shaped pink and red mottled marble top above an acanthus cast frieze flanked by female herm figures to the angles, below is a central cupboard door inset with a finely painted vernis Martin panel depicting Perseus, on Pegasus, Hastening to the Rescue of Andromeda, and enclosing two shelves; the shaped apron centred by a finely cast Bacchic mask, the legs terminating in acanthus and lion paw sabots.
Marked ‘ZN’ to the back of the gilt-bronze mountings for Emmanuel Zwiener and stencilled to the reverse 'KRIEGER PARIS...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Materials
Ormolu
Tall Bleached White Wash Painted Walnut Marble-Top French Sideboard Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French circa 19th century white paint wash marble-top sideboard console. Standing 36" tall on elegant legs connected with beautifully carved stretcher. The sideboard has three d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Louis XV Style Desk Travelling Cartel Clock circa 1875
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk Travelling Cartel Clock in chiseled and gilded bronze
Rocaille decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves and lyre
Enamel dial signed Lenoir in Paris
Plate mechanism No. 13287 and w...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Orientalism Ormolu Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU CHENETS OF EASTERN FIGURES
France, circa 19th century unmarked acquired privately from Hubert de Givenchy for the Gutfreund Collection
Item # 404BDY26A
An ex...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Henry Voisin Companion Candelabras Mantel Clock Listed Separately
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Marble. Bronze. Putti figural. 20 3/4" h x 11 1/2" w x 10 1/2".
Condition
Oxidation. Loose candle holders. Surface scratches. Missing nails in center of the flowers. Putties loose on...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Signed Henry Voisin of Paris Marble Dore' Bronze and Slate Mantel Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Henry Voisin, Paris on verso. Marble. Bronze. Slate. Figural. 18 1/2" h x 13 1/2" w x 5 1/8" d.
Condition
No glass on door face. Surface scratches. Marble chips and slate chips. Hole...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Slate, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa 1870, the corner chair has an arched rounded cane back decorated at the top wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Leather
French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood armchairs. Each beautiful chair is raised on four cabriole legs with foliate carvings. The front apron i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th century Louis XV st. Crystal, Glass and Ormolu Girandoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Crystal, Glass and Ormolu Girandoles. Each six light lamp is raised by a fine triangular pierced Ormolu base with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Set, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel set, 19th century.
A Louis XV style ormolu mantel set with a clock and two candelabras.
Clock: H: 38cm, W: 26.5cm, D: 14cm
Candelabra: H: 45,5cm, W...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu, marble side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood, Ormolu, and Breccia Violette marble side table, in the manner of Mai...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Style Bench, Late XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Charming bench in green and gilded lacquered wood, double canework on the back, Louis XV style, decorated with shells, garlands of flowers
Usual wear to the lacquer and gilding, a h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras. Each nine arm candelabra is raised on a uniquely shaped pierced Ormolu stepped pedestal with scrolling foliates designs, floral decorations, and a central bow. Above the bases are two patinated Bronze cherubs dressed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood and Sèvres Porcelain Jardinières, circa 1870
Located in Portland, OR
Pair of antique French Louis XV Tulipwood and Sèvres Porcelain jardinières / Planters, circa 1870. The planters having bronze flame finials and Rococo gilded bronze mounts, each side...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 85 x 101.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in San Antonio, TX
Introducing a magnificent 19th Century Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Desk, a true masterpiece of elegance and craftsmanship from the 19th century. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Tulipwood
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder
19th Century French Louis XV style figural cast bronze d...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Mirror
Located in San Antonio, TX
Elevate your home with the timeless elegance of a 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Mirror. This exquisite square mirror is adorned with a lavish gold leaf frame, epitomizing the i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze and onyx gueridon table
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze gueridon table with a Russian Onyx top. Very fine casting and gilding . The top has a deep Onyx green color.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze fire screen
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze fire screen . Intricate gilt bronze details with the Sun King in the center panel of mesh
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle Halphen Sterling Silverware and Ladel
By Christofle, Alfenide
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the Century L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Sterling Silverware Serveware Set of Three Spoons and Four Fork, and 1 Ladel.
Alfénide, utilized by Manufacture de L'Alféni...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine, 19th century. The handsome pair of arm chairs areupholstered with Fortuny cotton damask “Demidici” yellow & white fabric. The b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XV Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 19th century French gilt bronze Louis XV lantern. Featuring beautiful scrolling shapes and decorative finials. Exquisite!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Louis XIV-Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, late 19th Century, Louis XIV-style painted and parcel-gilt throne chair.
The chair features a finely carved wood frame in a natural...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-fenêtres.
Comprising a true pair and two further panels en suite. Each woven in wools. The design of each with top cartouche issui...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Tapestry
A Louis XV Style Marquetry Gueridon, by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Gilt-Bronze and Bois Satiné Gueirdon, By François Linke, Index Number 146.
The quarter-veneered top with bois de bout floral marquetry. The shaped frieze set to four sides w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Important Gilt Bronze Chandelier Trimmed With Glass Balls, Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt bronze chandelier garnished with glass balls, new electrification, 10 arms of light
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Cherry Rafraîchissoir with Red Marble Top, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style cherry rafraîchissoir side table with royal rouge marble top inset, coolers, single drawer and lower shelf from the mid 19th century. Born in the years that s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A Petit Bureau à Cylindre in the Transitional Manner
After the design by Jean-François Oeben
By François Linke
Index no. 1626
A rare small cylinder bureau, after the celebrated exa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Red Chinese Raised Gold Paint Decorated Kahn & Cie of France Commode
By E. Kahn
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
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
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
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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
Materials
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 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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
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
Materials
Brass
French Bedroom Chair
Located in Malibu, CA
A French Louis XVI period finely carved walnut armchair with oval back and burnout damask upholstery & trimmed with Samuel & Sons silk gimp.
The chair is raised on four tapered carve...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Hand Carved Dark Walnut Console Table in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved console table in Louis XV style made in dark walnut in very good authentic condition with one front drawer.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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