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Louis XV Mounted Objects

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 Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century
Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century

$1,012 / set

Pair Of Carved And Gilded Consoles From The 18th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Mounted Objects

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18th Century French Millinery Head on Stand
18th Century French Millinery Head on Stand

18th Century French Millinery Head on Stand

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18th Century French Millinery Head on Stand

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18th century hand-carved walnut milliners head from France. The features are finely carved in a folk art style, and the piece is supported on a vintage base made from oak. The base...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Mounted Objects

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Gilt Antique Frieze Fragment, Louis XV Style, France, 1670
Gilt Antique Frieze Fragment, Louis XV Style, France, 1670

Gilt Antique Frieze Fragment, Louis XV Style, France, 1670

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Gilt Antique Frieze Fragment, Louis XV Style, France, 1670

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Fragment of an ancient French frieze in lacquered and gilded wood, nounted on plexi. To admire... ref. O/1875.

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Louis Xv mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV mounted objects 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 mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with giltwood, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV mounted objects made in a specific country, there are and Europe 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,150 and tops out at $2,150 while the average work can sell for $2,150.