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Louis XV Decorative 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
Large 19th Century French Sevres Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive 19th century French 'Sevres' ormolu mounted painted porcelain covered urn. Cobalt-blue baluster form with tooled gilt bordering cartouche centered with hand painted romantic scene depicting a standing man and two ladies. The reverse side with landscape scene within a tooled gilt bordered cartouche. An intricately detailed gilded bronze wreath, wings and hinged ring handles flank each side of urn, conforming socle base with a gilt bronze rim with continuous acanthus leaf detail, gilt bronze shapely plinth. The lid with monogram E within blue interlaced L's Se`vres mark. Inscribed: Offert par le due de Richelieu a la princesse de lamballe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and glazed Porcelain lidded centerpiece/urn. The Turquoise colored lidded bowl is made of Chinese glazed porcelain and is r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

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....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and pierced body, each surmounted with a figure of a young boy and a young girl, both ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabras. Outstanding finely detailed pair of antique French Napoleon ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Three-Piece Clock by Samuel Marti Attributed Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic set consisting of a French ormolu clock and two large candelabra. The ormolu watch is made by Samuel Marti. The bronze is attributed to Alfred Em...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Imari Porcelain and French 19th Century Louis XV st. Ormolu Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scaled pair of early 19th century Imari urns mounted on French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu bases. Each impressive vase is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Cartel Clock
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XV style Cartel clock in gilt bronze with painted porcelain dial. The case has been re-gilded, and features typical rocaille ornament such as laurel leaves and berries, flowers...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XV Style Cartel Clock
Louis XV Style Cartel Clock
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Mystic Lamb On The Book With Seven Seals In Gilded Wood - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely carved wood representing the mystic lamb on the book with the seven seals in gilded wood beautiful quality of carving good condition, France 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Saint Florian, polychrome poplar wood, Central Europe, 18th century
Located in Brescia, IT
Description Polychrome wooden centerpiece sculpture depicting Saint Florian. St. Florian is depicted as a Roman soldier holding a bucket extinguishing fire on a burning cathedral. In...
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Mid-18th Century Austrian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Pair Early French Violette Marble & Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair Early French Violette Marble & Ormolu Candelabra. Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. Ther...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble

Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III period. Pair of bronze photo frames, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century. H: 32cm, W: 22cm, D: 1.5cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century. Two-tone patina, white lacquered base. French work from the end of the 19th century. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique 18th Century Pair of Chinoisérie Candle Wall Appliques Candle Sconces
Located in Munich, DE
This unusual pair of wall candle appliques is carved out of wood, ebonized and partially guilt. They are executed in the 'chinoisérie' taste, so popul...
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1760s Italian Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Large Sèvres Style Porcelain Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Sèvres style porcelain urn raised on a bronze plinth. France, circa 1880. Measures: Height 25" x width 11". CW5129.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vintage Pair of Antique Bronze Louis XV Candelabra
Located in Bronx, NY
This fine antique pair of French Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze candelabra date from the 19th century. Detailed sculpted patinated putti figures are prominently positioned ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks, Modelled as Servant Monkeys
Located in Montreal, QC
There was a fashion for playful figures of monkeys in France in the early 18th century, known as Singerie. These, although old, are probably 19th century when the style was revived y...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Unusual 19th Century Louis XV Style Two Light Candelabra
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of patinated dark metal with gilt bronze ormolu mounts and two candle arms. Made in France circa 1860. Historically, candelabras have been a symbol of sophistication and grande...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Louis XV Gold-Mounted Lacquer Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The cover and base inset with gouache miniatures of the front and back of a chateau, signed Andre inv. with tortoiseshell lined interior maker's mark JG cross between, Paris, 1762-1768.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms. Rare and certainl...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Steel

19th Century French Pair of Bronze Vases in Brown Patina on Marble Base
Located in Sofia, BG
French pair of vases with brown patina, decorated in Louise XV style, standing on white marble base. Very good condition, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Louis XV style gilt bronze lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi resumes the great taste of Rococò period decoration. As this, vegetal motifs are all over this piece and it features gr...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ormolu & Marble Bust of Louise Brogniart After Houdon Signed Thiebaut Freres
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 2 1/4in D: 2in This Antique French Ormolu Bronze And Marble bust of Louise Brogniart After Jean Antoine Houdon And Signed Thiebaut Fréres is an incredible example of 19th century french decor...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Cipri Adolf Bermann, German, 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Bacchus Herm Term
By Cipri Adolf Bermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cipri Adolf Bermann (German, 1862-1942) a very fine 19th century gilt-bronze miniature figure of a Bacchus Herm, depicting Bacchus, also known as Dionysus, the god of the grape harve...
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Early 1900s German Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Silver Plated Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style silver plated bronze candelabra, 19th Century. A pair of Louis XV style silvered bronze candelabras, electrically mounted, each with 5 arms. h: 50cm, d: 33cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Bronze

French Louis XV Celadon Porcelain Vase
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style celadon crackled design porcelain vase with bronze dore floral base and scroll top (19/20th Cent.)
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Three Mid-20th Century Ivory and Gold Lacquered Wood Italian Wall Lights
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of antique ivory and gold lacquered wood hand-crafted in Italy in the first half of 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold

19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore 5 arm candelabras with cupids playing horn instruments (PRICED AS PAIR)  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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 Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French 18th century Louis XV brass candlesticks with very nice patina. In good condition. Measures: 19 cm high diameter 10 cm.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Cartel with Its Base in the Style of Boulle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cartel with its Base in the style of Boulle, brass inlays and imitating tortoise shell, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 17 cm.
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Cherry wood and native wood box from the 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large slurry box with parts in native wood veneer, marquetry nets and geometric decorations in marquetry on the top. The box rests on four arched feet in the Louis XV style. Thi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Etienne Charpentier "Interior Decoration of the Gallery of the Hotel Villars"
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver. signed: Charpentier sculp Blondel inv Slight trace of wetness but good general condition Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Wall Pockets
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted floral decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Lids with str...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Faience

An important Pair of 19th Century Candelabra with Babies, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century gilt bronze and marble candelabra with babies, Napoleon III period A pair of 19th century Napoleon III ormolu and white marble candelabra, signed C...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Fountain and Its Copper Basin, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb fountain and its 18th century copper basin. The fountain is in perfect condition and has its top. It has been repolished and has a superb patina....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Copper

1889 Antique French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Clock, Longcase, French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, 1889, 19th Century! This exquisite antique longcase clock ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cassolettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Pair of Louis XV style Cassolettes, ormolu mounted Fleur de Peche Marble Lidded Urns with flame finial and raised on paw feet with t tripartite base. France, circa 1880. Dimen...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century, Pair of Terracotta French Busts
By Augustin Pajou
Located in IT
Pair of terracotta French busts resting on circular marble bases, 19th century, signed on the back. The refined pair of busts depicts a man and a woman who have been paired accord...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair Of Louis XV Brass Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
With detachable two arm so can be used as a single candlestick. Scrolled arms and shaped circular base.
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Brass

Louis XV Style Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XV style (19th Century) large rectangular carved and giltwood wall frame.
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
An exquisite 19th-century Louis XV-style mantel clock, showcasing a harmonious blend of Neoclassical and Rococo influences. This elegant timepiece features a finely crafted white ena...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style Beautiful bronze sculpture of the XIXth century on its base in blackened wood of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Bust of Queen Marie Leczinska after Versailles Original
Located in Queens, NY
French Sevres biscuit porcelain bust after Versailles original signed "1703-1768 Coustou." The bust portrays King Louis XV's Queen consort Mar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

1800 Clock Bronze Rocaille by Denier in Paris "A World Aquatic"
Located in Paris, FR
Clock Rocaille were decorated with shells, heron eating a frog, siréne and a man playing the horn, the snake, the crocodile, the winged griffons, the movement has thread, at the begi...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Fine Louis VX Style Rouge Marble Centerpiece and Candelabra Set by F.Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
Comprised of a jardiniere centerpiece and a pair of nine arm candelabras in rouge marble. The jardinere features gadrooned gilt bronze mounts with elaborate foliate scroll forms and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Bronze 24-Carat Gold-Plated Six-Arm Figural Candelabras
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of stunning Louis XVI style 19th century bronze 24-carat gold-plated six-arm figural candelabras. Each having five arms forming a large candelabra supported by a man and the mat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style silvered centrepiece by Christofle & Cie. with an ovoid molded cut-glass centre-dish (later) on a pomegranate branch-form foot, the underside stamped: CHRISTOFLE and 1147156, Paris, circa 1900. Charles Christofle...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis Xv Period by Estienne Menu À, Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
This stunning antique bracket clock is a fine example of luxurious 18th-century European design, combining meticulous craftsmanship with timeless...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A 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...
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1890s European Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Ewer Vase from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This tall, antique "Aiguiere" (ewer) was sculpted in Rouen, France, circa 1860. This delicate, ornate ceramic pitcher has one large handle, a sloped spout, four feet and an elegant s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Unusual Colored Marble and Gilded Bronze Single Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
This very unusual candelabra made in France combines the elegance of the Louis XV period with the modernism so prevalent in France at the time. Constructed of a colored marble spher...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock in the Rocco Taste
Located in Montreal, QC
This charming and exuberant clock is highly ornamental. From the Bacchic group of bibulous cherubs on top, to the dolphin and scrolling feet, the maker has inserted scrolls, fruiting...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century, French Terracotta Bust and Marble Base with Nobleman
Located in IT
Terracotta bust depicting nobleman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust depicts a nobleman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighteenth century in France. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

French Louis XV Miniature Secretary Inkwell
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) inkwell stand in the form of a miniature secretary with roll top and etched glass doors.   
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Glass, Walnut

19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Silver Plate Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) silver plated 6 arm candelabras (PRICED AS Pair) 7.5\" base diameter
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Silver

Carved Oak Sculpture of a Saint, 18th Century, Louis XV.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture of a Saint, 18th century, Louis XV. An 18th century Louis XV carved oak sculpture of a Saint. H: 58cm, W: 20cm, D: 20cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century Japanese Painted Imari Shall Bowl on Bronze Dore Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console with this antique Imari bowl for a small dose of oriental design in your home. Crafted in Japan circa 1860, the circular porcelai...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Louis XV Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Louis Xv decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Christofle, Meissen Porcelain, and Tiffany & Co.. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $151 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $5,681.

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