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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Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble. The opulence and size of this monumental mantel are as impressive...
Belgian Black Marble
Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A monumental French Louis XV sandstone fireplace mantel, distinguished by its tall opening, deeply curved console jambs and warm ochre colouring. A slender moulded shelf crowns the ...
Sandstone
Louis XV Giltwood Ornament with Central Putto and C‑Scrolls, 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An exquisite French Louis XV giltwood ornament from the 18th century, richly carved in the Rococo style. The composition centers on a seated putto framed by exuberant C‑scrolls, acan...
Wood
19th Century Rouge de Mazy Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Interior dimensions: Height: 34,65 in (88 cm) Width: 39,76 in (101 cm)
Marble
Antique Cast Iron Fireback, The Bath of Diana, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt. Great condition, can b...
Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Breche Violetta - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th-century Fireplace Mantel from Paris, France is a truly one-of-a-kind architectural antique. Monumental in scale and richly carved, this Antique marble Mantle is...
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel with Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A characterful 19th-century French Louis XV-style Pompadour fireplace from Paris, combining richly veined golden marble with a decorative cast iron stove...
Marble, Breccia Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Striking Breche Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble. The serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful fl...
Breccia Marble
Set of 3 ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style. Foundry Mark: GH Projection from wall: 7 inches.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Carved Valances with Floral Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt carved valance pelmet with floral trim and center scroll design (PRICED AS Pair).
Giltwood
Nice French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone. This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....
Limestone
Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble. The hand-painted porcelain insert ...
Belgian Black Marble
Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel. Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato marbl...
Carrara Marble, Marble
18th Century LXV Classic French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has a very nice central LXV motif and a richly carved front. A classic Louis XV decorative country fireplace. The limestone is a bicolor from the Burgundy reg...
Stone
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Sarrancolin marble - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th-century Fireplace Mantel from Paris is a rare and highly decorative architectural antique, hand-carved in richly coloured Sarrancolin marble. With its generous ...
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble. The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind The style of this antique mantle...
Marble
19th Century French Iron Fireplace Plaque with Putti, Vertical Orientation
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century iron fireplace back channels a Classic romantic motif featuring putti with scrolling filigree in asymmetrical decoration. One putti carries a staff with two serpents...
Iron
Hand-Carved Antique Red Marble Fireplace Mantel, Louis XV Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely Belgium red marble fireplace mantel. This very elegant mantel has a beautiful shaped and profiled topshelf above a shallow paneled ...
Marble
Antique French Fireback, Cast Iron, Louis XV Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
Iron
Antique Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Origin: Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris – A ra...
Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble. The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on panele...
Marble
Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble. This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
Breccia Marble
Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
Stone, Limestone
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Rouge de Rance marble - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
Antique marble fireplace surround – Louis XV style This antique fireplace surround is made from Rouge de Rance marble. The piece consists of a profiled mantel shelf, a softly arched...
Marble
Set of Three Magnificent 9 Ft 8” French 18th Century Painted Chateau Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning set of three almost 10 feet tall, monumental early French panels that were removed from an important chateau in France. These large panels are in the Louis XV style and show...
Wood
19th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A petite 19th century French fireplace in Breche Violette. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by scrollwork, the panelled frieze surmounted by shaped, moulded shelf. Very fine qua...
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace mantle, 19th century, Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice and exclusive marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The kind of marble is Griotte Rouge from Belgium.
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Cast Iron Fireback: Hercules and Omphale
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
Iron
19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Bleu Turquin marble antique fireplace mantel in perfect condition. The carving is very raffinated. It is a Louis XV style from the early 19th Century. Perfect to create a fine...
Marble
Elegant Walnut French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France. This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout. The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully dec...
Limestone
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and strong French Louis XV fireplace mantel in limestone. The amazingly detailed carvings are beautifully executed, the strong lines of the mantels gives it a nice stance. ...
Limestone
19th Century Antique Cast Iron Fireback with Two Putti Decoration
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash. Great patina and nice patina. Sold by Schermerhorn...
Iron
Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in a striking black marble with orange/gold veining. The panelled frieze with car...
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Silvered Bronze Torchères Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Important Pair of Antique Torchères in the Louis XV Manner Constructed in patinated and silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed with silvered bronze tied cannelures, the tripartite scrolled legs issue columns incorporating addorsed syrinxes, holding reeded Pan pipes...
Marble, Bronze
Antique fireplace of limestone
Located in Made, NL
French Louis XV fireplace – an architectural statement in natural stone This French Louis XV marble fireplace offers a refined balance between decorative richness and architectural ...
Limestone
Italian Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Italian Florentine giltwood hand carved wall bracket. With feather plume motif.
Wood
Antique fireplace of carrara marble, big size, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Impressive antique marble fireplace mantel, 190 cm wide, in Louis XV style. Made from high-quality white marble with elegant curves and a detailed central ornament. This wide mantel ...
Marble
Restored 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV antique stone fireplace with panelled console jambs supporting the carved scrolled entablature with central shell over scroll...
Stone
Fireback from the 19th Century with a Shield Decorated with a Sunflower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback from the 19th century with a shield decorated with a sunflower.
Iron
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace , Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chi...
Stone, Limestone
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A richly carved Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The flowing frieze with carved shell, flowers and foliage, shaped jambs with scroll and shell to top, leading the floral dro...
Marble
Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel. Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated. Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition. Int...
Limestone
French Louis XIV/XV Transitional Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century, French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and leaves, juxtaposed by moulded panels. The shaped jambs wi...
Marble
Heavily Carved French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A heavily carved 19th century statuary white marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The jambs with stiff acanthus leave to the base, surmounted by bell flowers and scrollwork. The ...
Statuary Marble
Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.
Iron
$12,545Sale Price / item|27% Off
19th Century Fireplace of Burgundy Marble Stone in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Burgundian marble stone. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century and features a beautiful scallop in the middle of t...
Other
Petite French Louis XV Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusually small French 19th century Louis XV style Statuary marble fireplace with carved centre to frieze and fluted shaped jambs surmounted by scrolls. Recommended for a small be...
Statuary Marble
$17,820Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and exclusive antique fireplace of Saint Remy marble from Belgium. This type of marble has a warm color nuance and the beautiful chiseled ornaments give this fireplace...
Marble
Small French Louis XV Style Wood Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A small French Louis XV style wood fireplace. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century. (Photo taken prior to r...
Wood
A French Louis XV Style Brocatelle Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Spanish Brocatelle marble. The frieze with shell to centre and carved panels. The panelled jambs su...
Marble
$12,308
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Very special antique fireplace of bi-color marble stone. This marble stone gives a unique color to the fireplace. It is a unique fireplace in our col...
Other
20th Century Louis XV Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Louis XV style limestone fireplace, with shell and scrolls to shaped frieze, shaped panelled and fluted jambs, surmounted by serpentine moulded shelf. Shelf Width: 16...
Limestone
$12,793Sale Price|27% Off
Louis XV Style Mantle Surround of Solid Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice solid marble fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV. This fireplace has a scallop in the middle of the front part and beautiful shapes. A fireplace with c...
Marble
French Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Carrara
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped, stop fluted jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae. The bowed frieze with matching flutes and moulded shelf above...
Carrara Marble
French Marble Fireplace Mantel in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A good quality Rococo Louis XV fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The elegantly shaped frieze with panels and carved foliage to centre and interesting mouldings to jambs. Shaped...
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireback Representing the Queen of France Marie Leczinska
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
19th century Louis XV style fireback depicting the French Queen Marie Leczinska. Three similar firebacks are reproduced in Henri Carpentier's book "Plaques...
Iron
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...
Iron
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Carrara Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A good quality 19th century French Louis XV Carrara fireplace. The panelled frieze with heavily carved leafwork and foliage throughout. The ...
Carrara Marble