Louis XV Paperweights

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 French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

$1,850 / set

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a pair in this good of condition is highly uncommon. Malachite Was believed to have healing factors in Europe during the Renaissance and later people saw malachite as a sign of wealth and power due to its rarity. Most pieces made with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

$880Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.38 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Located in Miami, FL

A fine ornate antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze photo frame with back easel stand, Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Richly decorated with neoclassical style motifs such as faces...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

$2,250

H 7 in W 13 in D 6 in

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

Located in Montreal, QC

This luxurious encrier de bureau is raised on scrolling and leafy feet mounting a malachite-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder...

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1850s French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Malachite, Bronze

Small French Louis XV Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Letter Carrier, 1900s

$740

H 6.25 in W 9.375 in D 6 in

Small French Louis XV Style Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Letter Carrier, 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… This small French Louis XV-style letter carrier would make a wonderful accessory for any office, desk, or writing table. Three gilt bronze guides with...

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20th Century French Louis XV Paperweights

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

$350

H 4 in W 12 in D 10 in

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand wit

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Figural Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Double Inkwell Inkstand with Pen Holder 19th Century French Louis XV style figural cast bronze d...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras, 19th Century

$7,007 / set

H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

Elegant and sumptuous, this 19th-century pair of candelabras perfectly embodies the refinement of French decorative arts. Crafted in finely chased gilt bronze, these seven-light cand...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bronze Roll Blotter

$380

French Louis XV Style Bronze Roll Blotter

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bronze scroll design roll blotter with scroll top open handle.

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Wall Clock

$27,000

H 40 in W 20 in D 3 in

French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Wall Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) large bronze dore wall clock with two figures on top and floral trim. (Not working)

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19th Century Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890

$2,160

H 4.75 in W 13 in D 10 in

Antique French Gold Bronze Louis XV Style Inkwell circa 1880-1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French gold bronze Louis XV style inkwell, circa 1880-1890.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

Wonderful Pair French Large Louis XVI Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade

$3,650 / set

H 23.5 in Dm 15 in

Wonderful Pair French Large Louis XVI Dore Bronze Bouillotte Lamp Tole Shade

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful pair of French large Louis XVI style bronze three candelabra arm bouillotte table lamp with adjustable black metal tole shades and openwork basket form bases. They are co...

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20th Century French Louis XV Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of French Dore Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Hand Carved Spiked Candlesticks

$9,850 / set

H 10.5 in Dm 5 in

Pair of French Dore Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Hand Carved Spiked Candlesticks

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous pair of French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted hand carved rock crystal swirling spiked candlesticks, attributed to Baguès. Each candlestick is exceptionally hand carv...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Paperweights

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths

$5,800 / set

H 7 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of 19th century antique grand tour patinated bronze dogs seated on siena marble plinths. Each dog is beautifully cast and hand-chiseled with meticulous craftsmanship...

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1880s Italian Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Dore Urn Candelabras

$35,500 / set

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 6 in

Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Dore Urn Candelabras

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore urn shaped 9 arm candelabra with scroll design arms and 2 cupids holding garlands. (PRICED AS...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Paperweights

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Bronze

Louis Xv paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, malachite and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV paperweights 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 paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,850 and tops out at $1,850 while the average work can sell for $1,850.