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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A French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period patinated candelabra
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and monumentally scaled French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Époque period patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Giallo Antico marble Torchière candelabra. This nine arm and ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French White Carrara Marble and Gilt Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A good pair of candelabra in the Louis XVI manner. Constructed in Carrara marble and gilt bronze; the square stepped bases having incurved angles, and supporting bronze socles dre...
Marble, Ormolu
$1,310Sale Price|20% Off
French Mantel Clock Le Premier Miroit Signed Francois Moreau
Located in Cheshire, GB
French clock mantel (fireplace) clock Le Premier Miroit signed Francois Moreau, the circular Roman numeric shell capped dial, raised above dolphin supports, and fronted by a semi cla...
Metal
A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain .The magnificent clock have a base in bronze ,each side of the base is surmounted by two turquoise glazed porcelai...
Bronze
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...
Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
19th Candelabra in Bronze with Cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze candelabrum with double patina in the louis XV style representing two cupids holding a bronze candelabrum of nine lights. at the feet of the cupids a quiver.
Bronze
Stunning Royal Blue Sevres Bronze Ormolu Mounted Figural Compote Centerpiece
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Royal Blue Sevres Compote Centerpiece exemplifies the luxury and refinement of 19th-century French porcelain artistry combined with the e...
Bronze
Antique French Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box with Enamel Decorations
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 4 1/4 in W: 4 1/2 in D: 3 in This Antique French 19th Century Black Cut Crystal and Bronze Jewelry Box showcases the remarkable craf...
Crystal, Bronze, Enamel
Large French marble and bronze mantel clock, angels and doves by Charles Leroy
Located in Houston, TX
This clock is special because it was created by the famous Parisian clock maker Charles Leroy in the louis XV style. It has very finely cast bronze angels and kissing Doves that are ...
Marble
Louis XV-Style Blue and White Ceramic, Ormulu Mounted Cache Pot
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XV-Style Blue and White Ceramic, Ormulu Mounted Cache Pot
Ceramic
Elegant bronze table clock, Italian empire style, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant Empire-style table clock, featuring a green marble frame with finely crafted gilt bronze appliqués. The dial with Roman numerals and decorative hands gives a timeless classic...
Bronze
‘Les Grands Faunes’, a Pair of Candelabra after François Rémond, circa 1880
By François Rémond
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
‘Les Grands Faunes’, a large and very finely cast pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze figural candelabra on green granite marble bases, after a model by François Rémond...
Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Period/Louis XVI Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu nine light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by an outstanding bottom acorn inverted finial amidst richly chased acanthus leaf patterns. Each S scrolled arm is decorated with fine acanthus leaves ending in striking floral candle cups and reeded twisted bobeches. The reeded straight central fut leads up to a large, attractive acanthus leaf canopy. With all original gilt throughout. Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) a renowned 18th Century Parisian...
Bronze, Ormolu
Exceptional Furstenberg Lidded Vase with Red & Gold 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 Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Double Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Black Marble Standish Inkwell with Cherub playing music.
Marble, Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Seven Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. seven arm ormolu candelabras. Each is raised by a finely chased circular base, with three cherubs at the fut. Abov...
Ormolu
Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme gilding and paint design. Chinese red painted interior. Bras...
Brass
Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Box with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French Louis XV-style walnut farinerio flour box exemplifies the perfect union of form and function. Crafted from warm-toned walnut, the box features intricately ca...
Walnut
Small Louis XV Style Samac Clock
Located in Beaune, FR
Small Louis XV rocaille style gilded spelter clock decorated with foliage and flowers and two cupids. It is in good condition. Circa 1900. Dimensions Height 20cm Width 9cm Depth 4,5cm
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Style Six-Light Candelabra by Robert Frères
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bornze Six-Light Candelabra by Robert Frères, Cast by Susse Frères. Signed to the base ‘Robert Frères, à Paris’ and with the cachet stamp for ‘Editeur ...
Bronze
$38,000 / set
Pair of Candelabras Bronze with Putti
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of candelabras louis XV style attributed to Henry Picard skilled of bronzier who found the maison picard and also supplied the work for the fr...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Sevres Style Bleu Celeste Vases with Covers
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the charm of 19th Century French artistry with this exquisite Louis XV Sevres style blue celeste vase, complete with its matching covers. Drawing inspiration from the eleg...
Gold
19th Century Italian Signed Glazed Ceramic Vase
By Capodimonte
Located in Roma, IT
19th Century Italian Signed Glazed Ceramic Vase Beautiful white glazed ceramic vase from the famous Italian manufacturer Capodimonte. Decorated in pure gold. Signed on the base. Thi...
Ceramic
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Diminutive Louis XV Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Cachepot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Louis XV ormolu & patinated bronze cachepot* France, of period Louis XV (1715-1744) or older A subtle, magnificent casting, of cachepot ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Marquetry Longcase Clock in Louis XV Style
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Italian marquetry longcase clock in the Louis XV style, featuring a richly decorated case with intricate inlaid ornamentation in warm red and golden tones. The elegant silhouette is ...
Brass
$4,400Sale Price / set|51% Off
Pair of Cartel and Barometer in Bronze Style Louis XV
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of bronze cartel and barometer in louis XV style the both case is exuberantly embellishedwith scrolling work of the louis XV style,the both faces are in enamel.
Bronze
Amphora lidded Vase with Sea Creatures Motif by Lindner Porcelain vintage 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted vase made in Germany, attributed to Lindner Porcelain, circa 1960s. This is a heavy vase but you can also use it as a ...
Porcelain
1960's Patinated Winged Putti Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elegant, romantic, and rich in classical symbolism, this exquisite French bronze putti sculpture is a captivating work of decorative art that embodies the timeless beauty of nineteen...
Marble, Metal
Pair of Early 20th Century French Faience Parrot Candle Holders on Bronze Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf with this colorful pair of bird sculptures. Crafted in France circa 1920, each sculpture stands on a bronze dore base decorated with leaf and shell motifs over folia...
Bronze
An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of an Elegant Woman, Louis XV Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of an elegant woman, Louis XV period. An 18th century Meissen porcelain sculpture of an elegant woman, Louis XV period, mythological figu...
Porcelain
French Antique Terracotta Sculpture Bust of Comtesse D’Artois by Fernand Cian
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FERNAND CIANCIANI called FERNAND CIAN Italy/France, 1889-1954 "Comtesse D'Artois, Maria Theresa of Savoy" Executed in the first quarter of the 20th century Signed "Fernand Cian 177...
Marble
Cartel d'Alcove 18th century Regency-era in Marqueterie Boulle
Located in Pistoia, IT
Rare small alcove cartel by Clément Fiacre, Regency era, ca. 1730. Complete with console. The violin-shaped case features a particularly fine Boulle inlay decoration with scrolls ...
Bronze
$4,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The dark blue background of the porcelain vases stand on a gilded carved octagonal pedestal. The base is decorated with gilt scrolls of acanthus leaves and foliage. The front center ...
Porcelain
$808Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Porcelain Vase by Royal Vienna, Antique Urn, Austria, 1890
Located in Opa Locka, FL
29thc Austrian Louis XV Porcelain Vase/ Urn by Royal Vienna. Signed and marked. Beautifully decorated. No damage.
Porcelain
19th Century Louis XV Silver Plate Cupid Compote by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) silver plate cupid base compote with scalloped crystal bowl (CHRISTOFLE & CIE)
Crystal, Silver Plate
Large 19th Century Giltwood French Louis XV Cartel Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning and most impressive large size antique French cartel clock. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the 19th century, very fi...
Porcelain, Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels. In two parts, with a curved shaped body and p...
Enamel, Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cobalt Blue Porcelain Candelabra - Louis XV Style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Elegant pair of Louis XV style (second half of the 19th century) candlesticks, made of gilt bronze with chiseled finish and cobalt blue porcelain central body. I candelabri presentan...
Bronze
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Figural Inkwell Dimensions: 7" in width, 4" in depth and 6.5 inches in height.
Bronze
Exceptional Fürstenberg Pedestal Medici form Twin Handled Urn Vase Unique Sample
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing glazed hand painted urn 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 a ...
Porcelain
Samson - Pair of porcelain vases in the taste of the Company of the Indies
By Samson & Cie
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of tall porcelain potiches / urns decorated with rich polychromatic patterns in the taste of China and the Company of the Indies during 18th century. Our vase are a late ...
Porcelain
$1,200 / set
Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bronze candlesticks with scroll design (PRICED AS PAIR)
Bronze
$7,850 / set
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Cupid Figures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) bronze figures of cupids with hoof feet playing instruments on rouge marble base
Bronze
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Candelabras with seating Putti
Located in Norton, MA
Large and heavy French Louis XV style candlesticks made of bronze candlesticks with intricated sculptural form through the entire piece. Special gilt effect on the putti's body to make this figure very visible and catch the attention of it. 7 candlestick...
Bronze
Splendor d'Antan - Pair of Chiseled Bronze Candelabra
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Splendor d'Antan - Pair of Chiseled Bronze Candelabra Splendida coppia di candelabri in bronzo dorato incarna tutto il fascino e la raffinatezza dello stile Rococò. Le delicate fig...
Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Girandoles, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces Grace your walls with a touch of French grandeur with this pair of vintage Louis XV style gilt bronze Girandoles or wall candle sconces. Exquisitely crafted from gilded bronze, these sconces boast a captivating display of scrolling designed arms that cascade down the central body and gracefully curve along the three arms. The meticulous details including the bow knot top...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bronze Three-Piece Garniture Clock Set
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Louis XV or Rococo style bronze mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, France, 1920s. Decorated with floral and scrolled leaf motif throughout. Brass dial with indi...
Bronze
Louis XV Bronze Winged Cupid
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style bronze winged cupid fragment (19th Cent)
Bronze
Reclining Cupid by Eugene Robert, Unglazed Porcelain, 19th Century
By Eugene Robert 3
Located in Queens, NY
"Figure of a Reclining Pluto", French Louis XV style (19th Cent) unglazed Sevre white parian figure of cupid reclining with two birds. (signed EUG. ROBERT)
Porcelain
Large Antique Shell Metal Dish or Platter
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual rustic French antique metal shell plate is made of metal with leaded color coating, a wonderful aged patina. The piece was possibly used in a commercial setting at a coach st...
Metal
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
Metal
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Clock on Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality palace size French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany clock on pedestal.
Bronze
After Clodion Signed Bronze Sculpture Titled "Bacchae and Cupid"
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 17 3/4in W: 11 1/4in D: 8.5in This Bronze Signed After Claude Michael Clodion titled "Bacchae and Cupid" is an exceptional sculpture and was made with quality in mind....
Marble, Bronze
19th C. Sevres Style Porcelain Painted Mounted Chateau des Tuileries Style Urn
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Antique French Sevres Style Hand Painted and Mounted Chateau des Tuileries Style covered urn with Gilt Highlights and Front & Back Panels of variegated flowers Scenes....
Bronze
Shipping Free, 19th Century Silvered Bronze Inkstand Signed Boin Taburet, Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Lisse, NL
Louis XV style inkstand with chinoiserie design, lacquered top. This rare and stylish inkstand is a work of the house Boin-Taburet, goldsmith in Paris. This impressive size inkstand...
Silver Plate
Late 19th Century French Signed Sevres Bronze Ormolu Figural Urn
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This late 19th-century French Sevres urn is a stunning example of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring intricate bronze ormolu mounts and rich hand-pai...
Bronze
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Located in Norton, MA
Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0044.
Bronze
$414Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Italian Ornate Bronze French Louis XV Rococo 6 Point Candelabras
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Brass, Bronze
French Antique Terracotta Bust of Compte d’Artois by Fernand Cianciani
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FERNAND CIANCIANI called FERNAND CIAN Italy/France, 1889-1954 "Comte d'Artois (later Charles X, King of France)" Executed in the first quarter of the 20th century Signed "Fernand C...
Marble
18th Century Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Figural Groups of Courting Couples
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This charming pair of French gilt-bronze figural groups depicts courting couples elegantly dressed in 18th-century attire, capturing the grace and refinement of the period. Each grou...
Marble, Gold, Bronze