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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
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

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Ormolu

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

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Marble

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

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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
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

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.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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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

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Ormolu

French Rococo Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Rococo Louis XV style wall mirror featuring foliate swags and carved roses France, Late 20th Century Giltwood frame, with mirror glass Measures: 20"W x 4"D x 33"H Very...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Sevres Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of antique porcelain table lamps with finely cast and gilt and polished bronze mounts in the Rose Pompadour pattern of Sevres date fr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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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 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

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Walnut

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

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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

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Walnut

French Ottoman Pouf Beech and Red Skai Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis XV style beech and red skai Good condition with minor marks of use French midcentury Shipping: 39/57/57 cm 13 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

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 Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Red Chinese Raised Gold Paint Decorated Kahn & Cie of France Commode
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

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is definitely not a bed for everyone. This is a bed for someone who wants something EVEN LARGER than a stand or California king size bed which is usually 76 x 80. The bed is ma...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Rare Pair Distressed Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Nightstands Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great pair of Italian or Venetian paint decorated nightstands with distressed painted surfaces and gorgeous design elements and gold leaf details. Measures 25.5 tall x 22.7...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Bronze

Antique French Bed Corbeille Cream Lacquer Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
ROCAILLE ANTIQUES This exquisite antique French bed adds a touch of classic elegance to any bedroom. Crafted in France during the early 20th century, this stunning Rocaille bed features a beautiful cream lacquered finish and intricate carvings in the Louis XV style. The rectangular shape of the bed provides ample space for your comfort, with dimensions of 198cm in length, 155cm in width and 124cm in height for the headboard. With a vintage charm and a luxurious feel, this bed is the perfect addition to your collection of antique furniture...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Italian Parquetry Inlaid Burled Olive Wood Side Tables Louis XV Style
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian Mid-Century parquetry veneer end / side table with curved cabriolet legs. Stunning example of Italian parquetry with diamond/ checkerboard patterned inlaid wood on tops and g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Olive, Burl

French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top. Era: late 18...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought ir...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

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

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Bronze

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

French Vintage Satinwood & Marquetry Vitrine by Weiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant curved glass china or curio display cabinet or vitrine has satinwood, mahogany and rosewood inlaid marquetry. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

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

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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

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of storage space. The wood has acquired a gorgeous colour tone and patina, they have extremely well made ormolou mounts and handles, with gorgeous details. We have had these recently re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age. There is just some minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there. Width – 14 inches , 35 cm Depth – 12 inches...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Large Vintage French Louis XV Style Sconces attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Chicago, IL
This glamorous pair of Louis XV-style sconces is attributed to Maison Baguès. Designed with a tole skeleton base and a mirrored back panel adorned with crystals forming a blossoming ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

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

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Walnut

Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood, Walnut

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

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century French Console with Marble Top
Located in London, GB
French console with black marble top from circa 18th Century. A Louis XV console table with well carved decoration of roccoco scrolls, garlands of flowers and leaves.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning painted and ormolu mounted antique French ormolu mounted display cabinet, which we would date from around the 1930’s period. I...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Walnut

Orfèvre Boin Taburet - Tea / Coffee 4 Pieces In Sterling Silver Plus Samovar In
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
4-piece tea / coffee service in solid silver plus Samovar in silver metal XIXth LOUIS XV style model with twisted ribs highlighted with waves. each piece is decorated with a cartouch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Tapestry after design drawings by Francois Boucher Manufacture de Beauvais
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
We are proud to present to you an exceptional tapestry belonging to the famous wall hanging "Les Amours des dieux" from the Louis 15th period depicting the kidnapping of Europe from ...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wool, Silk

18th Century French Hanging Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French hanging trivet hand forged of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into. It was used...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XV and it is from that period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Writing Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Tulip & Rosewood Marquetry Roll-Top Secretary Writing Desk This luxurious antique desk imported from Europe would be a breathtaking and functional furn...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Table with a marble top, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table with a marble top, France, circa 1870. Very good condition. Wood: walnut dimensions height 52 cm / diameter 51 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Malachite Candelabra Vase 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
An elaborate monumental Baroque Rococo style vase and candelabra by Eric Stepniewski. Features a malachite stone vase wrapped in low relief chiseled 24k gold brass foliate with figur...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Malachite, Brass

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 Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

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

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Walnut

Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Malachite Figural Cherub Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rococo style vase made of brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with malachite stone. Decorated by 2 cherubs holding a trident and garlands of vines with grapes. Designed by Eric...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Malachite, Brass

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

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Brass

Large Louis XV Pareclosed Mirror In Carved And Gilded Wood, France 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Louis XV mirror in carved and gilded wood, mirror with faded stain.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood, Glass

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.
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror with Basket Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror with Basket Crest
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

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 Furniture

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Wood, Beech

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
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

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Crystal, Bronze

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 Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

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...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled African avodire wood, with gold gilt detail...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Burl, Giltwood

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

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Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

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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