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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Pair of French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Sculptures "The Marly Horses"
By Guillaume Coustou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Patinated Bronze Sculptures of "The Marly Horses" After the original by Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746). The large pair of equestrian br...
Bronze
French Louis XV Porcelain Patinated Gilt Bronze Clock Signed Hottot Japy Freres
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique, circa 1850, Sevres style porcelain mounted gilt metal mantel clock by Parisian sculptor and merchant Louis Hottot (1829-1905), with stamped Japy Freres sil...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Louis XV-style column clock, "Queen of Versailles," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A magnificent column clock with a striking presence, crafted from fine veneered wood with elegant floral inlays and rich gilded bronze accents. The slender case is embellished with f...
Brass
19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 19th century bronze figure by H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924), 'Hunter with Hounds', depicting a finely dressed French huntsman...
Marble, Bronze
Pair Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases w/ Floral Bouquet, 1750's
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XV period Meissen porcelain vases, formed in openwork lattice and mounted with original gilt bronze ormolu. Each vase rises from a pierced rocaille ormolu base into a...
Ormolu
$1,072Sale Price|54% Off
Louis XV Bronze Mounted Chinese Export Centerpiece Bowl or Vase
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite Louis XV style bronze mounted Chinese Export centerpiece bowl. The porcelain bowl is finely hand painted with exotic birds, dragon fruits and plants. The bowl features t...
Bronze
Louis XV Tortoiseshell Boulle Clock by St Martin, Paris, circa 1720
Located in Norwich, GB
Louis XV tortoiseshell Boulle Timepiece with ‘Silent’ pull quarter repeat by St. Martin, Paris, circa 1720 Waisted case with fine ormolu mounts and cut brass inlay to the stained tortoiseshell with ‘mother of pearl’ and coloured floral decoration. Gilded top surmounted by a cherub feeding through a straw from a scallop shell over leafy corner mounts. Shaped bead-bordered glazed door applied with an apron mount of a child chromos holding a sandglass and staff, set within a leafy trail surround. Brass lined recessed arch windows to the sides, the interior of the case with symmetrical Rococo panel...
Ormolu
$16,949Sale Price|25% Off
Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
A large Louis XV style rosewood veneered casket with gilt bronze mountings. The box has a gilt rosewood veneer on all sides and is mounted in chevrons. The corners are underlined by ...
Bronze
Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Flower Bouquet Vintage Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted lidded vase made in Germany by Furstenberg Porcelain, a well known Manufactory for extraordinary items. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as...
Porcelain
Louis XV ormolu mantel clock by Charles du Tertre, in the Chinoiserie style
Located in London, GB
The case of this Louis XV period mantel clock is attributed to Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain (Paris, 1719-1791). Decorated with a scrolled leaf motif throughout, the fine case is surmounted by an Asian figure in costume, holding a parasol and sitting on a throne. The clock itself was created by Nicolas Charles du...
Bronze, Enamel
$1,912Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 18thc French Antique Gilt Bronze Full Figural Cherub/ Putti Sculptures
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 18thc Antique French Gilt Bronze Full Figural Cherub/ Putti Sculptures. Weighty and very expressive crisp detail. These are gorgeous and very high quality. Parisian Estate.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Cast Iron Jardinières Signed Dechenard
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your front entry or garden with this elegant pair of antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1880 and stamped “Dechenard” on the under...
Iron
$3,076Sale Price|25% Off
Nevers Faience Pot a Oranger, Hand-Crafted, Louis XV Style, c. 1750
By Nevers
Located in Basildon, GB
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted Asian house scene and a flowered decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). Circa 1750 tin-glazed p...
Faience
Louis XV Style Bronze Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Louis XV style bronze Five-light candelabra, Early 20th century. Of naturalistic form, the foliate clasped nozzles and drip pans issuing from scrolling branches about co...
Bronze
French Bronze Silver Gilt Statue with Pair Putties Signed Falconet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19th-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Putti After Étienne-Maurice Falconet Add a touch of classical European romance to your collection with this exquisite 19th-century F...
Bronze
Pair Louis XV Ormolu Candlesticks with Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
Pair Louis XV Ormolu Candlesticks with Porcelain Flowers. Elegant tulip-form candle nozzles and varied puce and white and period soft past...
Ormolu
Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable example of mid-1700's French horology, this Louis XV period Pendule à l’Éléphant showcases the technical mastery and playful elegance characteristic of the Rococo era in...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XVI Style Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style square shape brass easel picture frame with rope design border and wreath motif pediment top.
Brass
Pair of French Turquoise Blue Porcelain and Bronze Table Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of fine glazed blue porcelain gilt bronze-mounted table lamps, France, early 20th century. Porcelain vase raised on beautifully elaborate bronze base. Both porcelain vases are...
Bronze
Pair of 19th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Candelabras By Susse Frères
By Susse Freres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 1/2 in W: 12 3/4 in D: 12 3/4 in A magnificent pair of 19th century French Louis XV style bronze mounted candelabras, masterfully executed by the esteemed foundry Susse Frères, and mounted on rare and highly decorative Breche Violette marble bases. These opulent candelabras exemplify the exuberance, asymmetry, and fluid ornamentation that define the Rococo revival period, interpreted through the refined lens of 19th century French decorative arts. Each candelabra features six scrolled candle arms with finely cast gilt hand chiseled bronze nozzles and bobeches, emanating from an ornate central stem adorned with acanthus leaves, rocaille flourishes, and naturalistic vines. The gilt bronze (ormolu) is of exceptional quality, showcasing the deep chisel work and intricate detail that distinguishes Susse Frères bronzes...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Painted Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Bowl - XIXᵉ Century, Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful 19th-century cup, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period in painted porcelain and gilt bronze. H: 32cm - W: 50cm - D: 28cm Contact us before ordering to confirm product avai...
Bronze
Antique Nippon Porcelain Hand Painted Windmill Scene Green Small Bolted Vase (B)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Nippon Porcelain Hand Painted Windmill Scene Green Small Bolted Vase (B). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8.5" H x 4.5" W x 4"...
Porcelain
French Louis XV Gilt Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) large gilt wall plaque with cupid heads and sunburst center.
Giltwood
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras, ca. 1920 Monumental French Louis XV–inspired bronze candelabras with sculptural Rococo ornamentation. A striking and highly ...
Bronze
Mid-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Gilt Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique porcelain and ormolu parrot candlesticks crafted in China circa 1950. Each sculptural piece features a vividly glazed green parrot perched atop a hand-modeled tree tr...
Bronze
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Crafted Terracotta Lion Sculpture, French Louis XV Style, 1700s
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A superb terracotta lion, French 18th century Height: 70 cm Width: 38 cm Depth: 82 cm. Provenance: Private Australian Collection acquired in 1990s.
Terracotta
$16,406 / set
Napoleon 111 three piece clock set
Located in London, GB
Magnificent marble and gilt bronze three piece clock set This clock set is in the napoleon 111 period Attributed to Francois Linke
Marble
$1,352Sale Price|20% Off
c1900 Continental Large Bacchanalian Child Figurine Sculpture - Glaze Terracotta
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1900 Continental Louis XV style Large White Tin Glaze Terracotta Sculpture/ Statue Bacchanalian Child. Absolutely stunning and highly detailed. This piece commands attention.
Terracotta
Louis XV Wood Planter Cachepot Jardiniere
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV wood planter cachepot jardiniere. Antique unpainted blonde wood Louis XV period cachepot planter of near square form with brass pierced gallery at top enclosing original zin...
Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Gilt Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
This whimsical pair of mid-century candlesticks was crafted circa 1950, likely for the Chinese export market, and features vividly painted porcelain parrots perched atop floral-cover...
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze or Metal Bacchanalian Vases with Marble base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pair of patinated bronze Bacchanal vases. The vases are modeled with masks depicting chimeric ibexes, flanked by laurel garlands, above which are finely carved reliefs of...
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 5 in W: 8 3/4 in D: 3 1/2 in This beautiful antique 19th century bronze ormolu interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest qu...
Bronze, Ormolu
Baccarat Style Cut Crystal Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Baccarat style cut crystal and bronze mounted French Louis XV style centerpiece is a stunning example of fine decorative artistry and timeless elegance. The bowl is cr...
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Towering at an impressive 9 feet, this monumental Louis XV antique longcase clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760. Fashioned from richly grained walnut, the piece is construc...
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Panetière Cabinet from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
A superb example of provincial craftsmanship, this richly carved walnut panetière was crafted in Provence circa 1830. The hanging bread cabinet features an arched crest topped with t...
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Style Vases After The Sevres Vase Grec A Ornements
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Branch, NJ
These vases were made in France in the late 19th century and are modeled after the Sevres vase Grec A Ornements with painted royalty around the rim of each. The vases are gorgeously ...
Porcelain
Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XV Style Candle Sconces Not Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality pair of French Louis XV style candle sconces brings timeless elegance and classical sophistication to any interior. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, each...
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Bronze Houdon Bust
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) bronze bust of two lovers on bronze square shaped base (signed HOUDON)
Bronze
Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
The 8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, dial signed "Raingo Freres, A Paris”. Origin: French Date: Mid/late 19th century Dimension: 23 in. x 27 in. x 12 in.
Bronze
Pair Antique French Sevres Porcelain Champleve Ormolu Ewers Signed Rochette 1890
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine & large pair of 19th century antique French Sevres Porcelain, ormolu and champleve enamel, handpainted ewers, signed "C. Rochette", circa 1890. Each ewer having a finely cast & gilded bronze rococo handle, each neck is decorated with exquisite champleve enamel. Each ewer having a dark blue porcelain baluster shaped body, with two oval hand-painted reserves each with a courting couple signed "C. Rochette", both reserves are surrounded with lavish gilding & at the base of each painted panel are the Sevres interlaced L's. To the rear are corresponding panels also finely handpainted with landscape scenes, the ewers are raised on champleve socle bases and with onyx plinths below. Condition of both ewers is excellent, a very beautiful pair of exqusite late 19th century Sevres ewers...
Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of French Late 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain and Bronze Candelabras
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are objects one purchases… and then there are objects one inherits from destiny. This pair of late 19th century bronze and porcelain Sèvres style candelabra belongs squarely in...
Bronze
Duke and Duchess of Windsor Gold Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important Louis XV gold snuff box is from the prestigious collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The engine-turned gold box or...
Gold
Fine 19th Century Ormolu Mounted KPM Porcelain Desk Set - Inkwell Candlesticks
By Berlin Royal Porcelain Factory
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine quality, exquisitely hand-crafted, late nineteenth century bronze doré mounted Royal Porcelain Factory Berlin (KPM) porcelain five piece desk set. The breathtaking anti...
Bronze
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra. The impressive pair of candelabrum, each on a floral stem base surmounted with nine scrolled candle-ar...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, late 19th century, the porcelain dial hand-painted with Roman numeral indices, the strike on bell movement struck "CB / 241 / 3614". 23" H...
Bronze
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...
Brass, Bronze
Fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sèvres Style Porcelain Urn Signed Ch Fuchs
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Napoleon III Sèvres style porcelain and ormolu-mounted covered urn, the 360 degree painted urn centered with an 18th century romantic scene of two ladies a...
Ormolu
An Extremely Fine and Rare 19th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze cartel clock. The eight-day two train bell striking movement, with vertically planted platform cylinder escapement and stamped with S. Marti et Cie MEDAILLE D'ARGENT. 1889 roundel and serial number 647 to backplate. The dial formed as a deep blue and gold flecked enamel dome applied with gilt Roman numerals and stars set within billowing clouds interspersed with sunburst rays. Applied with three patinated bronze cherubs in flight, around the dial attending to a floral garland. Amongst the clouds can be found a pair of doves, a horn and arrows, a quiver and bow. This coupled with the cherubs and flower garland would suggest this clock was made as a love token or wedding present. The symbolism of love, marriage and fertility, the cherubs representing the three Greek Erotes...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Pewter Decorative Louis XV Style Stamp Box Case Etains D’Art
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Pewter Decorative Louis XV Style Stamp Box Case Etains D’Art French Pewter Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 3cm x 8cm x 5cm Crafted in the late 19th cen...
Pewter
pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras. This elegant pair of three arm candelabras are raised by a circular pierced O...
Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Mini Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze miniature grandfather clock with lattice design and scroll pediment top (Not working)
Bronze
French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Urn Vase, Signed Delinière, Sèvres Style, 11.8in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Elegant French porcelain urn vase from the late 19th century, executed in the refined Sèvres style (dans le goût de Sèvres) and finished to an extra-luxury standard. The vase feature...
Bronze
19th C. Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl, Signed and Numbered
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl on stand, Signed and Numbered 113 of 327 Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and 9" in height with stand. 4" without stan...
Porcelain, Paint
An 18th Century Mercury Gilt Bronze Stoup and Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame. An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame, Louis XV. Dimensions : H: 31cm, W: 20cm, D: 4cm Contact us be...
Bronze
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 ...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Urns, Hand-Painted, Louis XV
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Hand-painted in blue, orange, yellow, and green ...
Faience
$47,850Sale Price|36% Off
Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...
Marble, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles
Located in Dallas, TX
Add dramatic presence and liturgical elegance to any interior with this important pair of antique church candlesticks, crafted in France circa 1870. Each tall candle holder stands on...
Silver Plate, Brass
Oval Gilt Louis XV Stucco Frame, France, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oval gilt Louis XV stucco frame with rosette decoration and pronounced sculptural depth. Sight size: 30.7 × 26 in (approx.). Suitable for a mirror or painting.
Wood
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, champlevé and gilt bronze jewelry box. Louis XV style, France, circa 1890.
Onyx, Bronze