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Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts
Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts

Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) metal busts of 18th century style Noblemen (signed POLI)

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Metal

19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts
19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts

19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Metal Noblemen Busts

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of similar French Louis XV style (19th century) metal busts of 18th century style Noblemen

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Busts

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Metal

19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts
19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts

19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts

$19,890

H 24.81 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in

19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts

By Augustin Pajou

Located in IT

that is unleashed at the court of King Louis XV. She is wearing a simple dress that rests lightly on

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century
Bust of Alexandre Brongniart First Half of 20th Century

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Plaster

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian

$2,591

H 16.93 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in

Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian

Located in BARSAC, FR

Fernand Cian (1889-1954) Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century
Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century

Marble Bust of a Young Girl, Italian, 19th Century

Located in Oakville, ON

A charming marble bust of a young girl, unsigned, execute in the mid 19th century in Italy. it is

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Busts

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Marble

19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original
19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original

19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original

By Coustou

Located in Queens, NY

portrays King Louis XV's Queen consort Marie Leczinska attired in formal regalia upon a parcel gilt blue

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Gold Leaf

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style

Located in BARSAC, FR

Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century. Two-tone

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau
Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

Pair of Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Busts on Marble Bases Signed Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

. Both artworks are signed on the back Moreau. The Louis XV style busts are in excellent condition, and

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble, Bronze

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres
Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres

By Thiebaut Freres

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet

$945Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.   

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

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Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

By Pierre Lucas

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century Pierre Lucas

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France
Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

Unavailable

H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France

By Pierre Lucas

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Exceptional Terracotta Bust of Louis XV by Pierre Lucas, France, mid-18th century Pierre LUCAS

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Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Terracotta Bust of a Little Prince
Terracotta Bust of a Little Prince

Terracotta Bust of a Little Prince

Unavailable

H 21.26 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

Terracotta Bust of a Little Prince

Located in Paris, FR

Terracotta bust of a little prince by Fernand Cian (1889-1954), in the taste of the 18th century

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Marble Bust of an Elegant Lady
Marble Bust of an Elegant Lady

Marble Bust of an Elegant Lady

Unavailable

H 29 in W 20 in D 12 in

Marble Bust of an Elegant Lady

Located in Woodbury, CT

In the early 19th century manner, og bright white marble. Separate socle. Unsigned.

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Busts

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Marble

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian
Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 6.3 in

Bust of a Little Girl, Fernand Cian

Located in Paris, FR

Terracotta bust of a little girl by Fernand Cian (1889-1954) on a marble stand, in the taste of the

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble

Terracotta Bust of Noel-Nicolas Coypel after Lemoine
Terracotta Bust of Noel-Nicolas Coypel after Lemoine

Terracotta Bust of Noel-Nicolas Coypel after Lemoine

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in

Terracotta Bust of Noel-Nicolas Coypel after Lemoine

By Atelier Prométhée

Located in La Plaine Saint-Denis, FR

not a courtier. The bust dates from 1730, when Coypel Lemoyne collaborated on the project of the

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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Bust of Marie Louise Brongniart after Jean Antoine Houdin
Bust of Marie Louise Brongniart after Jean Antoine Houdin

Bust of Marie Louise Brongniart after Jean Antoine Houdin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish and chic cast bronze bust of a Marie Louise Brongniart dates to the 1880s and is after

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Busts
Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Busts

Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Busts

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1780. Superb pair Louis XVI polished bronze busts of Goddess Aphrodite & Goddess

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Busts

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Porcelain Bust of King Louis XV
Late 19th Century Porcelain Bust of King Louis XV

Late 19th Century Porcelain Bust of King Louis XV

Located in Queens, NY

19th century French Sevres biscuit porcelain bust portraying Louis XV in aristocratic attire

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Gold Leaf

Terracotta Bust of King Louis XV After Lemoyne
Terracotta Bust of King Louis XV After Lemoyne

Terracotta Bust of King Louis XV After Lemoyne

Located in New Orleans, LA

Presenting a regal yet approachable portrait of France’s Louis XV, this terracotta bust is modeled

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Antique 19th Century Rococo Busts

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Terracotta

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of a Girl in Louis XV Era Costume by Alfonse E. Nelson
Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of a Girl in Louis XV Era Costume by Alfonse E. Nelson

Art Nouveau Bronze Bust of a Girl in Louis XV Era Costume by Alfonse E. Nelson

By Foundry Pinedo, Henri Nelson

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Standing 29 inches tall this bust of a young woman sporting a Louis IV era costume by French

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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

Plaster Bust Of Marie-anne De Camargo
Plaster Bust Of Marie-anne De Camargo

Plaster Bust Of Marie-anne De Camargo

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H 24.81 in W 14.97 in D 8.67 in

Plaster Bust Of Marie-anne De Camargo

Located in BARSAC, FR

Plaster proof representing the bust of Marie-Anne de Camargo (1710-1770), a dancer of Belgian

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Plaster

Very Beautiful Bust of Terracotta Representing an Elegant, 19th Century
Very Beautiful Bust of Terracotta Representing an Elegant, 19th Century

Very Beautiful Bust of Terracotta Representing an Elegant, 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Very beautiful bust of terracotta representing an elegant of the 19th century, on a stone base

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Stone

Late 19th Century Wood Painted Italian Bust of a Woman
Late 19th Century Wood Painted Italian Bust of a Woman

Late 19th Century Wood Painted Italian Bust of a Woman

Located in Catania, Sicilia

An hand-painted wood bust of a woman probably part of a big statue hand-carved in Italy in late

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Busts

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Fruitwood

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet

Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.   

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur
Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur

Bust Of An Elegant Woman In Terracotta From The Sèvres Manufactory – 19th Centur

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in BARSAC, FR

Magnificent bust of an elegant woman in the 18th century style, signed on the back by the Sèvres

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century
Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century

Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Buste of Diane in bronze and silver. Beginning of the 20th century. Style Louis XV. Measures: H

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Bronze

Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century
Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century

Buste of Diane in Bronze and Silver, Beginning of the 20th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Buste of Diane in bronze and silver. Beginning of the 20th century. Style Louis XV. Measures: H

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Bronze

Terracotta Bust of Louise Brongniart, after Jean-Antoine Houdon
Terracotta Bust of Louise Brongniart, after Jean-Antoine Houdon

Terracotta Bust of Louise Brongniart, after Jean-Antoine Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine French 19th century terracotta bust of and Infant Louise Brongniart after Jean-Antoine

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble

Alabaster Sculpture of a Young Girl, France 19th Century
Alabaster Sculpture of a Young Girl, France 19th Century

Alabaster Sculpture of a Young Girl, France 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This 19th-century alabaster bust portrays a charming young girl with an exquisite profile. The

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Alabaster

Hermes Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Kings Louis Coins .925 Sterling
Hermes Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Kings Louis Coins .925 Sterling

Hermes Paris 1970 Table Menu-Cards Holders With Kings Louis Coins .925 Sterling

By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris, Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

). Eight with the portrait bust of the king Louis XV, (1710-1774). Three with the portrait bust of the

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Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Revival Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Early 19th Century Creamware Bust of Louis XV of France
Early 19th Century Creamware Bust of Louis XV of France

Early 19th Century Creamware Bust of Louis XV of France

Located in London, GB

A rare early 19th century creamware bust of good scale, depicting King Louis XV of France, set upon

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Antique 19th Century French Busts

Terracotta Bust of a Young Child, Signed Houdon
Terracotta Bust of a Young Child, Signed Houdon

Terracotta Bust of a Young Child, Signed Houdon

By Jean-Antoine Houdon

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

truncation and sits upon a round Louis XV style pedestal. Inscribed on reverse of left shoulder, Houdon

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Terracotta

Small White Marble Bust of Countess du Barry, after Augustin Pajou
Small White Marble Bust of Countess du Barry, after Augustin Pajou

Small White Marble Bust of Countess du Barry, after Augustin Pajou

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

the last favorite of French King Louis XV. The original by Augustin Pajou in 1773, kept at the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Marble

By Sevres Manufacture, Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Countess du Barry, after Pajou
By Sevres Manufacture, Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Countess du Barry, after Pajou

By Sevres Manufacture, Porcelain Biscuit Bust of Countess du Barry, after Pajou

By Augustin Pajou

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

, who became the Countess of Barry, was the last favorite of French King Louis XV. Our piece is made

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Busts

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Faience

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Macbeth and the Three Witches a Painting on Panel by Francesco Zuccarelli

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Norwood, NJ

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Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Located in Rome, IT

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French Louis XVI Parium Marie Antoinette Bust

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$17,500

H 35 in W 18 in D 13 in

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Located in Queens, NY

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Bust Of Louis Xv For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bust of louis xv available at 1stDibs. A bust of louis xv — often made from ceramic, terracotta and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a bust of louis xv, we have 24 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bust of louis xv, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bust of louis xv is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bust of louis xv over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Lucas, Coustou and Jean-Antoine Houdon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bust Of Louis Xv?

Prices for a bust of louis xv can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $43,789, while the average can fetch as much as $4,744.

A Close Look at Louis Xv Furniture

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.

Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Busts for You

The presence of vintage and antique bust sculptures can add a necessary decorative layer to any interior. And just because a statue looks classical doesn't mean it has to be conventional.

A touch of whimsy, a dose of drama — a single bust can alter a room. And when placed in just the right spot, these statues can almost feel alive.

“They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give,” says Los Angeles designer Timothy Corrigan, who loves pieces that beg to be touched. For a welcoming entry hall project in California, Corrigan selected an antique Persian rug and a bust that invites you to touch it. A collection of sculptures in wood, marble and brass complement the star of the show.

For Consort cofounder and creative director Mat Sanders, a bust doesn’t have to be pretty. “I most enjoy busts that are a little busted,” Sanders jokes — but choose something with a soul you can live with, as “sculpture representative of the human form carries with it an energy you will add to the space.”

The antique and vintage bust sculptures for sale on 1stDibs include Art Deco busts, mid-century modern busts and more.