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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77 Pc Theodore Haviland American New York Vareene Rose China Dinnerware Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Theodore Haviland porcelain dinnerware service in the discontinued Varenne pattern. Manufactured primarily between 1936 and 1952, this classic tableware was craft...
Porcelain
Raynaud Limoges 23-Piece Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service with Gold Trim
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This 23-piece tea and coffee service by Raynaud & Cie embodies the elegance and artistry for which Limoges porcelain is renowned. Each piece is crafted from fine, translucent por...
Porcelain, Paint
French 1750s Faience Oval Shaped Soup Tureen from Bordeaux with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faïence mid-18th century oval-shaped soup tureen from Bordeaux with floral decor. Created in Southwestern France during the reign of King Louis XV, this soup tureen features...
Faience
Bernardaud Limoges “Rimbaud” Porcelain Coffee Service, 26 Pieces
By Limoges, L. Bernardaud and Co.
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined 26-piece French porcelain coffee service by the prestigious L. Bernardaud & Cie, Limoges, produced circa 1960 in the elegant “Rimbaud” pattern. This sophisticated mid-c...
Porcelain, Paint
Large Tureen And Its Dish In Limoges Porcelain
By Limoges
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large tureen and matching platter with rich floral decoration on a turquoise blue background in the style of Sèvres. Limoges porcelain, first half of the 20th century. Superb quali...
Porcelain
Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Sawtooth Ormolu & Crystal Swan Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV style Ormolu & Crystal Footed Champagne Chiller / Compote / Centerpiece Bowl / Vase. Features a regal 24k gold finished body with i...
Crystal, Brass
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Sevres Blue Celeste Putti Motif Sugar Box 1767, Special Order
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Sevres Blue Celeste Putti Motif Sugar Box 1767, Special Order With an uncommon interlaced L mark in gold, Date letter O, with painter/gilder marks Its been suggested th...
Porcelain
$2,046 / set
Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set. " Porcelain tea or coffee service, composed of 4 cups and saucers, a teapot and a tray, 20th century. Dim...
Porcelain
French Silver Plated Flatware Set for 12 People with Original Case
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This elegant French flatware set is designed for twelve people and comes complete with its original two-piece presentation case. The interior of the case is upholstered in refined bl...
Metal, Silver Plate
Porcelain dinner service. Michelaud Frères. Limoges
By Limoges
Located in MADRID, ES
A 55 piece Limoges porcelain dinner service by Michelaud Frères manufactory decorated with floral bouquets in the center of each piece and small floral sprays around the borders. Lob...
Porcelain
19th Century Signed Meissen Porcelain Artwork
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful late 19th-Century Meissen blue onion square hand painted porcelain dish. Printed and impressed "Meissen" mark on reverse. This fine blue onion platter exhibits excellen...
Porcelain
$12,850Sale Price|31% Off
A French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Urn
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Covered Urn, the 360 degree painted urn centered with an 18th century scene of a young Princess...
Ormolu
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Christofle & Cie Figural Centerpiece
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to B...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze
French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Surtout de Table circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GILT BRONZE MIRRORED SURTOUT DE TABLE In the Louis XV taste Paris, circa 1880 23 1/4" W x 13 1/4" D x 2 1/4" H A fluid ovular form that is brilliantly organic and natural, the ess...
Bronze
$1,950 / item
1 of 2 Huge Vintage Faience Pottery Covered Urn
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
1 of 2 Huge Vintage Faience Pottery Covered Urn.
Pottery
19th Century French Louis XV Rococo Silvered Bronze Mirrored Surtout de Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and richly detailed, this 19th century French Louis XV style "Surtout de table" was crafted circa 1860 and will instantly elevate any dining presentation. The oval silvered b...
Silver, Bronze
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
Porcelain
$13,730Sale Price / set|45% Off
Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Table Service, 75 Pieces, Gold Inlay
By Bernardaud
Located in London, England
Take a seat at the table of kings and greats of this world, with this table service from L'Anciene Manufacture Royale de Limoges, currently Bernardaud, immerse yourself in the histor...
Agate, Gold, Gold Leaf
$1,800Sale Price|37% Off
French 18th Century Silver “Rafraîchissoir” or “Verrière”, circa 1750-1760
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French 18th century silver “Rafraîchissoir” or “Verrière”, circa 1750-1760 Dimensions: 12.75" W x 8" D x 4" H.
Silver
Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
Porcelain
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
Renaissance Stained Glass Window, Louis XVIII - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Renaissance Stained Glass Window, Louis XVIII - 19th Century. Renaissance stained glass window, Louis XVIII style, 19th century, in colored glass, depicting a knight using grisaille ...
Glass
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain
By Desvres
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this elegant ceramic fountain on board from the south of France. Crafted in Desvres circa 1920, the decorative three-piece set is complete with, reservoir with b...
Bronze
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Sculptural Centrepiece, France, Circa 1840
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Sculptural Centrepiece, Titled ‘Nymphes à la Coquille’ (‘Nymphs with Shell’). Modelled with two nymphs holding aloft a shell and seated on a rockwork ba...
Bronze
Early 20th Century 68 Pc Royal Bayreuth Beverly Floral Rose Dinnerware China Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century 68 piece dinnerware set by Royal Bayreuth in the Beverly pattern. White porcelain with a cream and blue border accented with golden brown oak leaves and pin...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain with Stand
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a entry wall or hallway with this elegant antique ceramic fountain. Crafted in Rouen, France, circa 1890, the decorative three-piece set is complete with basin, reservoir wi...
Ceramic, Faience
$127Sale Price|20% Off
Ewer Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice ewer, carafe from the early 20th century. The body is made of smooth glass while the foot, handle and spout are made of pewter, a very rare element and one of the oldest kn...
Tin
French Rococo Liquor Cabinet Tantalus with Bronze Mounts, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant French Rococo or Louis XV style Liquor Cabinet or Tantalus / Cave à liqueur, circa the 1920s, made of precious wood veneers and decorated with bronze mounts. Set contains a ...
Bronze
Champagne bucket sterling silver after Meissonnier Hanau 19th century
By Hanau
Located in Paris, FR
Indulge in the splendor of this magnificent solid silver champagne bucket, crafted with exquisite silversmithing skill. Reflecting the style of Meissonnier, this masterpiece hails fr...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Christofle Silver Plated Repoussé Serving Tray
By Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate a bar, dining table, or coffee service with this elegant antique French silver plated serving tray by Christofle, crafted circa 1870. Of generous rectangular form with softly...
Silver Plate
Italy Richard Ginori Mid-18th Century Porcelain Sugar Bowl Pink Landscapes
Located in Brescia, IT
Richard Ginori mid-18th Century porcelain sugar bowl with pink landscapes drawings, hand made in Italy This very elegant Richard Ginori porcelai...
Porcelain
$2,622Sale Price|25% Off
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Trifid Centerpiece Epergne
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV Style bronze and marble centerpiece / epergne in very good condition. Measures 15.25" in diameter and stands 9.5" tall.
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Silver Tastevin Wine Taster with 1765 Royal Coin, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare 18th-century French silver tastevin, or wine-tasting cup, dating to the reign of Louis XV and incorporating an original silver royal coin dated 1765. The shallow circular bow...
Silver
Mennecy, vers 1750 - petit pot à lait couvert en porcelaine tendre
Located in PARIS, FR
Pot à lait couvert Porcelaine tendre peinte Marque en creux D.V Dimensions : H. 13 (cm.) Mennecy, vers 1750 Très élégant pot à lait couvert. De petite taille, il est décoré de bouqu...
Porcelain
Joan of Arc by International Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 64 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Inspired by the designs of the court of Louis XV, this sterling silver flatware pattern is as heroic and feminine as its namesake. Its traditional curves and contours are restrained by a modern touch, emphasizing the tapered slenderness of the graceful handles. The flatware's rococo scrolls and sculptured shell motif are delicately executed, while its ornamentation is rich and deep on both sides of each exquisite piece. Huge Joan of Arc by International...
Sterling Silver
Period Set of Royal Copenhagen Signed Coffee Cups
Located in Roma, IT
This is a wonderful set of vintage Royal Copenhagen Frijsenborg coffee cups They feature assorted multicoloured Rococo floral decorations designed by Thorkild Olsen. Made of porcela...
Porcelain
French Louis XV Centerpiece by R.S. Garrard & Co., Bronze Dore, 1850
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) oval bronze dore centerpiece with 2 cupids and handle with green liner (R.S. Garrard & Co.)
Bronze
$12,450Sale Price / set|34% Off
A Pair French 19th C. Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Surtout-de-Table Centerpieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze surtout-de-Table plateau centerpieces by the Parsian Orfèvre Paul Canaux et Cie. The ovoid shaped gilt-bronze ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Set of 4 Baccarat crystal glasses signed - France - Sevigne model Louis XV style
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 4 Baccarat crystal glasses, so-called Sevigne model, composed of : - 1 water glass - American format (16.9cm high) (rare format) - 1 red wine glass (cm high) - 1 white wine gl...
Crystal
Mennecy, vers 1750 - petite théière calabre en porcelaine tendre
Located in PARIS, FR
Théière Porcelaine tendre peinte Marque en creux D.V. Dimensions : H. 11 (cm.) Mennecy, vers 1750 Très élégante théière de forme Calabre. De petite taille, elle est décorée de bouq...
Porcelain
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Mirror tray
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Mirror tray. This wonderful tray can be used for a variety of functions and is raised by four foliate desig...
Ormolu
$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
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...
Ceramic, Faience
Paris Porcelain Small Urn Basic with Gold Decoration and Old Markings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Paris Porcelain Small Urn Bowl with Gold Details. Old Blue Sward mark on bottom and bronze metal bolt attaching the top a bottom pieces of the urn. Add some Classic French St...
Porcelain
$5,895Sale Price|37% Off
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
By Christofle
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...
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Bronze Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze centerpiece with its original removable interior. The centerpiece is raised by elegant scrolled foliate feet. The body displ...
Bronze
19th Century French Blue and White Faience Ewer with Courting Scene
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring classic European charm to a buffet, console, or dining-room display with this elegant antique French faience ewer, crafted in France circa 1880. Hand-painted in traditional cob...
Ceramic, Faience
18th c. French Louis XV Chantilly Porcelain Dinner Plates in Blue & White Sprig
By Chantilly
Located in Litchfield, CT
Set 8 antique 18th century French Louis XV Chantilly porcelain dinner plates, circa 1760. Decorated with underglaze blue sprig on a bright white ground; the rims nicely scalloped. Ea...
Porcelain
French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece. This wonderful oval centerpiece is raised on a pierced Ormolu base decorated ele...
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpiece. This stunning oval shaped centerpiece is raised on a tripod shaped Ormolu base w...
Crystal, Ormolu
French Desvres Faience Lavabo
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Desvres faience Louis XV style lavabo with traditional colorful hand painted decoration. The lidded urn and large deep basin rest on a whitewashed chestnut wall mounted corner shelf...
Chestnut, Faience
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
19th Century French Hand-Painted Majolica Charger with Fête Champêtre Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique majolica charger was crafted in France circa 1860 and features a finely hand-painted pastoral scene inspired by the elegant fête champêtre tradition of the 18th...
Faience
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Rose Medallion Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Rose Medallion Centerpiece is a stunning piece of home decor that exudes elegance and sophistication. The intricate design features beautifu...
Bronze
Rare Early 19th Century Paris Botanical Pink Porcelain Service for 24
By Rihouet Rue de la Paix No.7
Located in Vista, CA
Exquisite collectors item, 24 plates and 2 footed stands, signed Rihouet Paris, circa 1818-1825. Superbly hand-painted pink border with gold edge and gold...
Porcelain
Chinese & Ormolu Bronze Mounted Terrine, 18th Century Tureen
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 18th century chinese famille rose India Company ormolu bronze mounted terrine porcelain. Chinese porcelain from the Portuguese India Company during the Qianlong reign, from...
Bronze, Ormolu
$3,600 / set
French Ormulu Mounted Chinese Vases
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French, 18th century, Louis XV, ormolu mounted pair of Chinese teacups. In an age when France was enamored of all things oriental, fine Chinese porcelain...
Ormolu
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in valatie, NY
12 Demitasse Spoons by Whiting Mfg. Co. in the Elegant 1891 Louis XV Pattern. 6 of the spoons are inscribed 1894 and 6 are initialed LH. All are hallmarked "STERLING PAT. 1891" and w...
Sterling Silver
Pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu & Baccarat Crystal Centerpeice
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal centerpieces. This high quality pair of centerpieces is raised by mottled circu...
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Savona Majolica Serving Dishes, Louis XV Style, Italy, 1820
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique pair of Savona Majolica serving dishes. Painted in blue, one depicts a satyr, putti and two young girls, all enjoying the new wine: the other is painted with an allegory of ...
Clay
An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Important 18th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping. The composition is enriched with two putti positione...
Ormolu