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Louis XV Decorative Objects

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
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Seven Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. seven arm ormolu candelabras. Each is raised by a finely chased circular base, with three cherubs at the fut. Abov...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Bronze 5-Arm Electrified Black Candle Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV-style (20th Century) electrified foliate design bronze candelabras (wired for electric) with black metal candles extending from fiv...
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20th Century Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Metal

French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of impressive French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Bréche de Violette marble cassolettes. Each is raised on a square Bréche Violette marble base with concave corner...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Paul Duboy, Bisque Statue Young Girl in a Ball Gown
Located in Paris, FR
This porcelain bisque statue depicts a young woman in a ball gown, holding a mask and a fan, in 18th century taste. She is wearing an elegant dress à la ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Composition of red tortoiseshell gold piqué-work box, 18th century
Located in Paris, FR
Circular box in composition of red tortoiseshell powder called "Indian red". Inlays of nets in the form of waves of different shades of gold (rose gold and white) run across the lid...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XV style gilt bronze wall sconce by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is beautifully cast in the traditional manner with all the sumptuous movement of the Rococo period, having seven...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Raingo Freres
Located in New York, NY
French 19 century Louis XV style Chinoiserie motif gilt bronze cartel clock works signed Raingo Freres.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Giant Blue Coated Amphora with Melted Handles by Modenese Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Nothing can stop Modenese Luxury Interiors from providing you the most luxury solution. Here you find a giant blue coated amphora, a real feast for the eyes. This product is created ...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Carved Wood Sculpture from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wood sculpture from the 19th century. Measures: H: 54 cm, W: 26 cm, D: 18 cm.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Louis XV Style Champleve Enamel and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style champleve enamel and gilt bronze clock The urn form case housing a clock movement, surmounted by a flambeau trophy, the enamel dial with black enameled Roman numerals...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French decorative candle holder in the Louis XV style with acanthus leaves Solid bronze Good condition with nice patina Shipping 38/25/45 cm 6 kg.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Four Light Sconces
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Louis XV style bronze four light sconces Important antique pair of fire gilded bronze wall sconces. They are unusual and of exceptional quality. This rare model wit...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.   
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Porcelain Cache Pot with Crest Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 and attributed to Gien, the antique planter is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with acanthus leaf motifs. The large cache pot...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Ebonized Wood Wall Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze and ebonized wood wall-mounting barometer - thermometer by Molteni Frères. The elongated ebonized body surmounted with gilt-bron...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) vitrine in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and clear glass panels.  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

French 1850s Louis XV Style Cherry Planter with Quatrefoil Motifs and Tôle Liner
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style cherry planter from the mid-19th century, with cabriole legs, pierced quatrefoil motifs and tôle inset. Created in France during the 1850s, this cherry plante...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Tôle

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze chenets. The finely chased whimsical ormolu andirons, each surmounted with a...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Three-Piece Louis XV and Sèvres Style Clock and Ewer Set
Located in London, GB
Antique Three-piece Louis XV and Sèvres style clock and ewer set French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 36cm, width 34cm, depth 12cm Consisting of a central mantel clock a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Marble Cassolets
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pair of Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted and fleur de Pêcher Marble Cassolets. The bronze work is highly refined and ornaments are inspired by the Rocaille style, flower...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

French Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Girandoles, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive French 19 century Louis XV style hand carved Rock Crystal and gilt bronze six light girandoles. Each girandole is surmounted with a gil...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Mid Century French Longcase or Grandfather Clock Louis XV Style with Chime
Located in Labrit, Landes
Grandfather’s Clock or longcase clock from the 1960s in the Louis XV style Walnut with acanthus leaves patterns Rare model. Very good condition the mecanism has been revised by ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Sevres Style Jeweled Porcelain Urns/Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine quality pair of 19th century French Sevres style hand painted Jeweled porcelain ormolu mounted covered vases/urns. Each urn with a turquoise ground, painted with classica...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, vintage Boulle mantel clock was created in France, circa 1950. Standing on the original base, the clock has bronze scrolled feet and decorative mounts; it features an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French Pair of Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks Decorated with Flowers
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of finely chased ormolu Louis XV style gilt bronze candlesticks. Intricate bases are decorated with flowers, garlands, scrolls and shells. Rocaille and gadroons swirl around the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases with French Doré Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
An incredible pair of Louis XVI style 18th century Chinese porcelain vases with 19th century French doré bronze mounts. The porcel...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Candelabras, 19C French
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of 19th century French ormolu mounted marble figural candelabras. Each candelabra issuing four foliate inspired arms terminating in foliate decorated candle holder, above a carved white marble body mounted with three ormolu putti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The dark blue background of the porcelain vases stand on a gilded carved octagonal pedestal. The base is decorated with gilt scrolls of acanthus leaves and foliage. The front center ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Tantalus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French bronze & glass tantalus set with (4) gold decorated glass decanters with (14) cordials glasses in fitted bronze insert set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Miniature Provençale Louis XV Period 1725 Apprentice Commode with Lift Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provençale Louis XV period miniature apprentice commode from the early 18th century, with lift top and cabriole legs. Born in Provence du...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 18th Century Silver “Rafraîchissoir” or “Verrière”, circa 1750-1760
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French 18th century silver “Rafraîchissoir” or “Verrière”, circa 1750-1760 Dimensions: 12.75" W x 8" D x 4" H.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Silver

Antique 18th Century Boulle Bracket Clock by Brezagez and Marchand
Located in London, GB
Antique 18th century Boulle bracket clock by Brezagez and Marchand French, circa 1740 Measures: Clock: Height 87cm, width 47cm, depth 21cm Bracket: Height 40cm, width 53cm, depth 24cm Total: Height 127cm This beautiful 18th century French bracket clock...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin
Located in Dallas, TX
This sumptuous red and gold clock was made during the Louis XV period of 18th century France, circa 1750. It is decorated in a beautiful red lacquer with roses and rose stems, attrib...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Brass

Rare Louis XV Style "Elephant" Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze "Pendule à l'éléphant" mantel clock , the enamel dial signed: "Mafson" à Paris" This beautiful example was made in the late 19th century...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Period Louis XV Boulle mantle clock The case is inlaid with brass and is further decorated with Rococo scrollwork and gilded bronze mounts. The det...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Long Chenet Fire Fender with Putti, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Sensational and unique 19c French Louis XV style gilt bronze and steel large fire fender. On each corners depicting two cherubs in seated and reclin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Steel

Antique Louis XV Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Denière et FIls
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo Louis XV style ormolu and patinated bronze clock set by Denière et Fils French, c. 1870 Clock: Height 59cm, width 52cm, depth 23cm Candelabra: Height 71cm, width 33...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Rosewood Mantel Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine French rosewood cased mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris. The swept bombe shaped case elaborately decorated with brass highlights and inlay with figures to the top corners and masked scrolled feet, surmounted by a seated figure of a Chinese gentleman carrying a parasol. The brass dial with Roman numerals and signed below 'Raingo Freres Paris'. The brass eight day movement, singed 'Raingo Freres a Paris', striking the hours and half hours on a bell. Raingo Freres - Company founded by clockmaker Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847). He specialised in astronomical clocks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Red Lacquer Mantle Clock on Wall Bracket, Signed GRIBELIN
Located in Cypress, CA
French 19c Louis XV style red mantle and wall clock on wall bracket signed GRIBELIN a Paris The clock is surmounted with a gilt bronze seated girl dressed ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Enamel

Pair of French Mid-18th Century Biscuit Porcelain Louis XV Vases and Pedestals
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of French Biscuit Porcelain decorative Louis XV vases and pedestals, mid 18th century Standing on a round, fluted foot a pear-shaped vase wit...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Five Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces (lights) are designed in an elegant Rococo style after decorative arts of the Louis XV period (1715-1774). Characteristic of this st...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
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1750s German Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French 18th century Louis XV brass candlesticks with very nice patina. In good condition. Measures: 19 cm high diameter 10 cm.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Beurdeley French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 102cm, width 48cm, depth 29cm This very large mantel clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Marble Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted Fleur de Pêcher marble vase or urn with a gadrooned cover surmounted by a pomegranate finial, above a tapering ovoi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Candelabras with Clear and Amethyst Crystals
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of bronze girandoles candelabras with clear and amethyst crystals. Rare beautiful pair. Dimensions: 17.5” H x 12” W x 12” D Base diameter 5”.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1880, the pewter desk accessory sits on four small curved feet, an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Pewter

"The Flower Garden" Gilded Bronze Planter, France, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV period Rocaille planter in chiseled and gilded bronze, scalloped with asymmetrical decoration of acanthus leaves and scrolls, and an openwork shell in its center. A...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Altar Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a dramatic statement on your dining table with this pair of large, antique candlesticks. Carved in France, circa 1780, the decorative altar sticks sit on scroll feet, and have e...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gesso, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique French 19th century mantel clock. This exquisite mantel clock has a Sevres porcelain dial plate and other Sevres porcelain decorations. The movement with spring suspension. ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French Pair of Louis XV Style Four Branch Candelabras in Bronze
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of bronze candelabras with four branches having two different figures standing at the bottom part. France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Silver Candelabra Signed BOIN TABURET
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XV style candelabra in silver with rocailles decor and asymmetrical ornamentation. The four arms of light ending in bobèches binettes are finely chiseled with stylized rinses, foliage and flowers. These candelabra are a creation of the goldsmith Boin Taburet...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Silver

19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, two-tone patinated and bronze doré mantel clock was crafted in France, circa 1820. The antique clock stands on scroll feet, and featu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Each with indistinct blue glaze mark to underside; One further numbered: 3307 Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bobeches, reeded baluster form and shaped circular stepped base.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Bust of Alexandre Brongniart, After Jean Antoine Houdon, first half of 20th century, painted plaster in faux terracotta finish on white circular waisted socle, some retouching to the...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Pair of Doré Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Rooster Red Ground Covered Jars
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and large pair of 19th century Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted Chinese porcelain rooster red ground covered jars/covered vases...
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1850s Chinese Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very large, rare and impressive original antique clock set. The bodies are stunning Japanese Imari Porcelain mounted with finely gilded bronze. Can...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis Xv decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Christofle, Meissen Porcelain, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $151 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $5,681.

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