Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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
Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style shell-shaped silver plated centerpiece decorated with gadroons, volutes and vegetal interlaces, standing on three small curved legs.
A creature sculpted in the round,...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Metal
Queille & Soufflot - 37pc. Antique French 19th Century Dessert Flatware Set !
By Pierre François Queille 1, Henri Soufflot 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 37pc. 19th century, dessert flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Pierre Queille” and “Henri Soufflot” in excellent condition and includ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Orfèvre Boin Taburet - Tea / Coffee 4 Pieces In Sterling Silver Plus Samovar In
By Boin-Taburet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
4-piece tea / coffee service in solid silver plus Samovar in silver metal XIXth LOUIS XV style model with twisted ribs highlighted with waves. each piece is decorated with a cartouch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
Mid-Century French Silvered Bronze Surtout de Table Centerpiece with Glass Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or dining table with this elegant antique centerpiece. Crafted in France circa 1950 and made of bronze with silver, the "Surtout de Table" (table centerpiece) stan...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Bronze, Silver Plate
French Louis XV Style Silvered Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze and Baccarat crystal centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised by striking scrol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Bronze
Mid-Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Oval Jardinière from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1940, the antique ceramic planter sits on escargot feet over a scalloped apron. The oblong planter dressed with elegant s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic, Faience
Piccolo vassoio veneziano del XVIII secolo in legno laccato azzurro
Located in Vicenza, IT
Questo piccolo vassoio laccato su sfondo azzurro è stato realizzato a Venezia nel XVIII secolo. Più precisamente intorno al 1750, in pieno periodo Luigi XV.
Presenta un figura sagom...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Fir, Lacquer
Four jugs with ceramic basins
Located in Milano, IT
The four jugs with their respective basins make up a homogeneous and visually very pleasing group as a whole, despite the fact that they do not share a common geographical origin.
T...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$7,136 / set
Tetard Freres - 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest by one of France’s Premier Silversmiths “Tetard Freres” in Near New Condition. Tetard Frè...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Sterling Silver
pair of Chinese 18th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu centerpieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most charming pair of Chinese 18th century Louis XV st. Famille Rose Porcelain and French 19th century Ormolu mounted centerpieces. Each wonderful centerpiece is raise...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Bronze Mirrored Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze mirrored centerpiece. The plateau is raised by four scrolled acanthus leaf feet and is framed within a fine scalloped shap...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Cabinet Plates : Scenes Gallants
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair are painted with lovers in a romantic and rustic landscape. There are two Scenes Gallantes: dancing in one, resting by a fountain in the other,...
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1840s French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Porcelain
Pair of Cut-Glass Silver-Mounted Decanters, 19th Century, Edmond Tétard
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of cut crystal decanter or ewer engraved with scrolls and floral patterns. The crystal is set in a fine silver setting with pilasters and garlands on the body of each carafe. The top and the handle are decorated with floral patterns and a cartouche. Each carafe rests on a finely chiselled pedestal.
Measures: H 12.4in. (31.5 cm)
P 78.51oz. (2226g).
Silver hallmark: Minerva head.
Hallmark: EDT for Edmond Tetard...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Crystal Beverage Service by Maison Boin-Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Paris, FR
Cut-crystal beverage service with silver-gilt mounts by Maison Boin-Taburet. It is composed of an ewer and 8 glasses highlighted with twisted flutes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Silver
$5,471 / set
Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine
Located in Basildon, GB
Windmill from the Louis XV period, decorated with 2 Meissen porcelain figures and gilt bronze.
The movement of the mill signed inside ‘Bunon Fecit ParisiSe’ , and likely to be the w...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ormolu
$11,504 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal centerpiece. The centerpiece is raised...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Silvered Bronze Mirrored Plateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze mirrored plateau. The centerpiece retains the original mirror plate and is framed within a fine scalloped shaped mottled s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ormolu
$3,600 / set
Porcelain Group Representative An Elegant With Her Courtesan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain group representative an elegant with her courtesan, earthenware in antique style, early 20th century, signature.
Measures: H 25cm, W 23cm, D 16cm.
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Centerpieces bronze and crystal by cristofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine 19th-20th century Cristofle&Cie louis XV style silvered.
Figural centerpiece with a circular scalloped crystal bowl ,the center-dish flanked by two seated putti,one hold...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis Xv serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Christofle, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Meissen Porcelain, and Puiforcat. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,387 and tops out at $34,500 while the average work can sell for $3,946.
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