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
French Antique Round Salon Coffee or Tea Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant and very practical French antique salon table in rosewood veneer, dating from around the 1930s, and featuring a simple but effective marquetry decoration. The polished, ci...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV After F. Linke, Black
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, black
Solid wood side table in Louis XV. Slightly convex and concave, carcass, flanked by solid corner glaciers on h...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Walnut Library Table
Located in High Point, NC
18th century walnut library table from France. The top is made from two planks and is banded with a beveled edge, following down to a simple apron, which contains a single drawer in the front. The table is supported on hand turned barley and vine twist...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Risler & Carre - Important Table Centerpiece In Sterling Silver XIXth Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important solid silver centerpiece in two parts formed by a tray decorated with waves and a planter surmounted by a putti, decorated with shells and crustaceans.
Dimensions: tray 73 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Set of Hand Painted Carved Side Chests of Drawers
Located in Sofia, BG
French wooden chests of drawers hand painted in green with red edges and decoration in Louis XV style. Lion's heads on the handles.
France, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrust...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XV Style French Bureau Plat or Desk After Francois Linke
Located in Berlin, DE
French Bureau Plat in Louis 15th Style after Francois Linke.
Rosewood and shadowed noble woods, veneered. Exceptionally Fine floral, Bronze fixtures. Strongly bowed, four sided, curv...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chandelier Style French Louis XV
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French style Louis XV chandelier
Materials: Bronze and glass paste
Ormolu
Electrified at 220 w
Perfect condition Origin France
Origin France Circa 1920
It has 8 external lights...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Antique Marble Fireplace in Fleur de Pecher.
Located in Made, NL
Very special antique fireplace of Fleur de Peche marble. A type of marble that stands out because of its color and therefore belongs to the unique fireplaces! This fireplace dates fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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 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
Set of Four French Painted Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of chairs are beautifully crafted in a Louis XV style, featuring a distinctive painted frame in a soft green hue with subtle gilt accents. The chairs are adorned with eleg...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Cut- Crystal 16 Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A French Louis XV style silvered-metal and cut- crystal sixteen-light chandelier. The caged body surmounted with 16 scrolled candle-arms with a leave finish ,all surmounted with cut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Palatial Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning Palatial French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt mirror is ornate with intricate detailing and a shimmering gold finish.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of French Bombe Pedestals
Located in Buxton, GB
This pair of French Bombe pedestals is a stunning addition to any antique collection. Crafted from wood, with Rosewood veneer these original stands are a beautiful example of French ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Yellow and White Painted Bookcases
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of French Louis XV style bookcases in a yellow and white painted finish. These wonderful cabinets are handcrafted and hand carved, with peg construction. They are very...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
Early 20th Century Dark Bronze and Crystal Louis XV Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Twelve light chandelier,
Darkened bronze with crystals. Mid 20th Century. Completely Rewired and Restored, UL Listed.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, 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: 85 x 101.5 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 79.5 x 115cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique Louis XV French marquetry marble night stands, side tables or bedside tables. Beautiful walnut and fruitwood, having serpentine marble tops above two inlaid and dovetailed fl...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Soquel, CA
Bronze Jewelry-Casket with Ornate Etchings and Cameos Inlaid by Tahan of Paris
Gorgeously detailed jewelry box by Tahan of Paris. There are four Cameos bezel set on three sides of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Period Tulipwood Chevet with Inset Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV period tulipwood chevet with 3 drawers & inset marble top.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th Century Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
By Nevers
Located in Maidstone, GB
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted Asian house scene and a flowered decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). Circa 1750 tin-glazed p...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Faience
Breche Violette Pompadour Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Pompadour chimneypiece in a boldly veined breche violette fireplace. The serpentine panelled frieze is supported by angled panell...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
Incredibly Stylish Antique French Side / End Table, Gilt Bronze & Green Onyx Top
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive, finest quality and gilt bronze table.
Because of the quality and great style we feel this stunning antique table can only have been made by one of the top cla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Brass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Petite Louis XV Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish and petite Louis XV style two-drawer marquetry commode, with a curved front and sides and a shaped and polished grey-veined marble top. This very attractive chest of drawer...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV St. Side Cabinet Nightstand French Chestnut Bedside Table, Late 19th C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand
Late 19th century
Walnut bedside table
One drawer and one trapdoor
Hand-carved with vegetal and floral motifs.
Good condition.
Shipping...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Kingwood Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk With Gilt Bronze Ormolu
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk
By R. Soriano
Spain, 20th Century
Gorgeous kingwood, with ornate gilt bronze ormolu mounts, and embossed blac...
Category
20th Century Spanish Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Montesquieu Portrait Tortoiseshell Snuff Box
By Jacques Joseph de Gault
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite miniature of French philosopher Charles Montesquieu graces the lid of this tortoiseshell-lined snuff box. The handsome portrait was fash...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal ball...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
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”
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with Shell Detail
Located in Mckinney, TX
Salvaged from a countryside chateau in northern France, this fireplace mantel exudes classic French style reminiscent of the Louis XV era. Crafted from limestone and dating to the la...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France.
Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and Cook over an open...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mirror, Italian Manufacture, 1700s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Antique gilded mirror with wooden frame and gilded porporin. Italian manufacture. 1700.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Giltwood Low Round Table
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved, giltwood round low end table.
we can supply a marble top on quotation if required.
Category
2010s British Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
1940s French Jewelry or Side Table
Located in Cathedral City, CA
In the style of Louis XV, this 1940s French jewelry table serves various purposes. However, practical use is not the first thing that comes to mind when considering such a stylish an...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle Halphen Sterling Silverware and Ladel
By Alfenide, Christofle
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
Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Mirror Top Lamp Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Mirror Top Lamp Side Table. Item features A beautifully carved base, satinwood inlaid lower tier, round mirrored top tier, brass gallery...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style Figural Walnut Parquetry Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 20th century French Louis XV style Bombe Commode. Made from walnut with a shapely form featuring lattice parquetry inlay, figural caryatid mounts, bronze foliate, swags a...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Antique Cane French Bed Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Cane French Bed.
This exquisite antique bed will transport you back in time to the elegance of 1920s France. Crafted in the Louis XV style, t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Cane French Bed Corbeille Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Cane Corbeille Bed.
This exquisite antique bed will transport you back in time to the elegance of 1920s France. Crafted in the Louis XV styl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, 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 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
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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 rocaille and acanthus scrolled ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique French desk crafted in walnut with a tooled tan leather top on a case with geometric marquetry, five drawers retaining the original hardware and drapery ormolu sup...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Materials
Tapestry
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
French Carved Fruitwood Bergere Chair & Matching Ottoman with Fresh Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved French bergere chair with matching ottoman, detailed with scroll carved arms and legs, and appointed with fresh colorful floral upholstery, including an accent suppor...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
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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