Louis XV Seating
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
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Set of 14 French Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine set with two arm and twelve side chairs. Finely carved walnut Louis XV style with deep Saddle tome leather upholstery and nailhead trim. With floral scrolled crests and the seat rails with carved leafy scrolls, the legs ending in an elegant SnailsHead Foot.
side chairs H. 37", W. 18", Depth 20 1/2", seat H. 20"
Condition: some expected scratches to the leather but minor, a few stains on four seats, one with a tiny tear...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Henredon French Louis XV Bergère Chairs, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 1970s pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs by Henredon. Carved and channeled wood frames with tonal cream finish. Cotton canvas upholstery fabric in beige-gray, tan, c...
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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XV style sleigh-form day bed, the frame carved with flowers and other decoration, in distressed white and blue painted finish with blue/green vintage ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
1930s French Louis XV Style Armchair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
French 1930s walnut high back side chair.
This elegant armchair transports you to the glamorous era of 1930s France.
Walnut Wood Construction: Crafted from rich walnut wood, the c...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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 Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV-Style Painted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, 1920s French painted and parcel-gilt settee in the Louis XV style.
This French settee consists of a beautifully carved frame in a robin’s egg blue paint finish with gilt a...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful Painted French Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 35.25 tall x 58.5 wide x 22 deep and seat height of 19.5 seat height. Dates to the 1950s era and has a small, repaired damage to cane shown.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, 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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 naturally distressed paint finish. The ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
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).
Furniture in very good condition, profe...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
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 Seating
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and scroll carved decoration, appointed with striped upholstery by Brunschwig & Fils, and...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Louis XV Daybed In Beech Carved On All 4 Sides, France, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in beech carved on all 4 sides, velvet in good condition but it is preferable to replace it. the furniture deserves a high quality fabric
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and scroll carved decoration, appointed with striped upholstery by Brunschwig &Fils, and ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Country Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils Open-Arm Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country Louis XV style fauteuils open-arm armchairs, unbranded. Carved walnut frame, curved arms with carved supports, brocade fabric upholstery of teal (green-blue)...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Four Polychromed Cane Seat and Back French Louis XV Dining Salong Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous painted and polycromed set of 4 armchairs. Measures 33.75 tall x 22 wide x 23 deep and seat height 19 inches seat height. The chairs date to the 1940s era.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Mahogany Green Leather Swivel Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Theodore Alexander French inspired green leather swivel bar stool. Features a mahogany frame with embossed brass crest rail over padded back and seat. Features brass neailh...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Theodore Alexander Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany & Leather Cane Back Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Bar Stool. Made from mahogany with cane back, padded arms, brown leather seat and turned fluted legs leading to foot rest and turnip feet. The ch...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Carved Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Antique charm meets modern comfort in this 19th-century French carved settee. Its distressed finish exudes timeless elegance, while the fresh upholstery breathes new life into its cl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
2 Hancock & Moore French Louis XV Style Carved Brown Leather Tufted Bar Stools
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Hancock & Moore French Country / Louis XV style bar stools. Features a carved and scalloped frame with brown leather seats and tufted back. Accented by brass nail head trim...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Small Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Small Loveseat Settee Sofa. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H x 49" W x 27" D x 20" Seat height x 23" Arm height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut and canework. Louis XV period. LS5209325
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
F.L., stamped.
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut, decorated with ribbons at the top of the back and in the center of the belt. Cane seat and back, the seat covered with a leat...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
This Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs epitomizes the grace and refinement of the era. Adorned in a newly upholstered grayish sky blue fabric, they exude a sense o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Minton-Spidell Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your living space with a timeless touch of elegance courtesy of this exquisite pair of Minton-Spidell Louis XV style Bergere Chairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to deta...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Roche Bobois Mexican Print French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Roche Bobois (Christian Lacroix) Mexican Printed Fabric French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Arm Chair. Item features a reversible seat cushion with different print, cream distress ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer Needlepoint Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side Chairs, the front legs with coasters. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
Height: 36 1/2 inche...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair. Item features blue, yellow, and beige printed upholstery, finely carved and distressed frame, stretc...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
assise garnie d’un coussin en tissu soyeux de couleur rouge-framboise (taches)
Bois sculpté à décor de roses et ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera-Concert Side Chairs. The delicately carved frames feature intricate motifs including seashells, s...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Fawn Axis Woven Velvet Armchair
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century French painted and giltwood fauteuils newly upholstered in Schumacher's Axis Fawn Linen Velvet.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and used upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Lo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt wood benches. Each bench features elegantly carved gilt wood frames with intricate detailing, including scrolls and floral motifs, which highlight ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Elegant Set Of Eight Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made set of French style chairs with fluted frames in a Creme Painted distressed finish and custom upholstered in a short pile Mohair type Navy fabric with full surround ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial canape sofa or settee made in the Louis XV taste. The sofa features a beechwood low profile carved frame with a serpentine back, arms, and apron. T...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee (2 Available)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Giltwood Banquette
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare gilt wood bench or day bed made in the Louis XV style which adds a lot of charm to a classical or ecclectical style ambiance living room or entrance in the classic...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Walnut Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved walnut foot stool. This was made in France, and it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the solid walnut frame has beautiful floral...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of solid walnut Century armchairs made by Century of North Carolina and are in good condition with minimal wear and signs of use. The chairs have beautiful up...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.
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