Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

A carriage clock in the Louis XV manner The ornate and shaped gilt bronze case having putti at the angles, surmounted by two winged putti, one proffering a laurel wreath; dressed ...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Carriage Clock

$30,482

A Louis XV Style Desk Travelling Cartel Clock circa 1875

By Etienne LeNoir

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Desk Travelling Cartel Clock in chiseled and gilded bronze Rocaille decoration of scrolls, acanthus leaves and lyre Enamel dial signed Lenoir in Paris Plate mechanism No. 13287 and w...

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1870s French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

A Louis XV Style Desk Travelling Cartel Clock circa 1875

$3,782

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel

$2,127 / item

H 21.66 in W 13.39 in D 7.09 in

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 Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin

$3,900

H 41.25 in W 16.5 in D 7 in

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parcel-Gilt and Biscuit Porcelain Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A beautifully design late 19th century gilt bronze mounted parcel-gilt and biscuit porcelain mantel (fireplace) clock The front carved with Apollo riding his chariot. The bottom wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Parcel-Gilt and Biscuit Porcelain Clock

$7,500

H 21 in W 13 in D 8 in

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and front with a transparent glass sheet, upholstered on the inside, containing a travel cl...

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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Metal, Other

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

$709

H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

By Gilles Laine

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XV period wall clock "cartel d'applique " , finely cast and chiseled , beautiful mercury gliding , the enameled dial with roman numerals , signed GILLE LAINÉ À PARIS - Gilles Lainé ( Pierre Francois Gille ) , dit "L'AINÉ", master clock...

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1760s French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

$12,500

H 16 in W 9 in D 4 in

19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exquisite figural Louis Phillipe style clock with Rosso Levante marble base with gilt and patinated bronze,

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock

$42,500

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 9.5 in

Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

By Imperial Clock Company

Located in Augusta, GA

Imperial mantle clock Made in Italy circa 1970s Made of brass and vibrant blue enamel Original key included Beautiful details

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1970s Italian Vintage Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

$1,800

H 24.5 in W 14.5 in D 7.5 in

French Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Elegant mantel clock in gilt bronze and hand-painted porcelain, crafted in the Louis XVI style and dating from the 19th century. The rectangular gilt bronze case is adorned with aca...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$3,843

H 16.15 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

French Victorian Brass Carriage Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Victorian brass carriage clock, Late 19th Century

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

French Victorian Brass Carriage Clock, Late 19th Century

$695

H 5.5 in W 3.13 in D 2.5 in

Wall clock. Gilt bronze. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Wall clock. Gilt bronze. France, 19th century. Gilt bronze wall clock of the type known as a "cartel" due to its shape, featuring Parisian movement and a white dial with Roman numer...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Wall clock. Gilt bronze. France, 19th century.

$2,445

H 25.99 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Louis XVI style clock in gilded bronze and porcelain: the base is very richly decorated: putti heads, flower garlands, knots and rosettes and porcelain plates decorated with golden s...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

Porcelain And Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III, 19th Century

$5,474

H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

Elegant quality 19th century French gilt metal and porcelain clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Elegant quality French 19th century gilt metal and porcelain mantle clock, having a quality antique Victorian mantle clock with a beautiful blue and white porcelain dial decorated wi...

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Early 19th Century Antique Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Metal

Elegant quality 19th century French gilt metal and porcelain clock

$2,106

H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in

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French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Carriage Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 6 1/4in W: 3 1/4in D: 2 1/2in This antique early 20th century French Louis XV style bronze ormolu carriage clock is made of the highest quality! This will be perfe...

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20th Century French Louis XV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Rococo Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Carriage Clock

H 6.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Louis Xv carriage clocks and travel clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV carriage clocks and travel clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage carriage clocks and travel clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV carriage clocks and travel clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 carriage clocks and travel clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,595 and tops out at $28,798 while the average work can sell for $15,196.