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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 Louis XV Bronze Doré Candlesticks Mounted Lamps W/ Tole Bouillotte Shades
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Dore´ Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps with Black painted Tole Bouillotte Shades. The French Louis XV Gilded Bronze Candlesticks have a Foliate Tri-...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Lamps

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Bronze

Pair Louis XV Bronze Doré Candlesticks Mounted Lamps W/ Tole Bouillotte Shades
Pair Louis XV Bronze Doré Candlesticks Mounted Lamps W/ Tole Bouillotte Shades

Pair Louis XV Bronze Doré Candlesticks Mounted Lamps W/ Tole Bouillotte Shades

Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Cut-Glass Table Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Candle Lamps

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Bronze

Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Cut-Glass Table Lamps
Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Cut-Glass Table Lamps

Pair French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Cut-Glass Table Lamps

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XV style gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi resumes the great taste of Rococò period decoration. As this, vegetal motifs are all over this piece and it features gr...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Candle Lamps

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi

19th Century Pair of French Candle Lamps Bronze Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century pair of French candle lamps bronze Richly carved body, solid bronze gilded. Each 4-flame arms. Extremely decorative and high quality workmanship, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Lamps

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19th Century Pair of French Candle Lamps Bronze Gilded
19th Century Pair of French Candle Lamps Bronze Gilded

19th Century Pair of French Candle Lamps Bronze Gilded

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Louis Xv candle lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV candle lamps 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 candle lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV candle lamps 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 candle lamps, popular names associated with this style include and Gherardo Degli Albizzi. 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 candle lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,787 and tops out at $6,450 while the average work can sell for $3,500.

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