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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Early 20th Century Five-Piece Louis XV Style Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine early 20th century five-piece Louis XV style sterling silver tea and coffee service set. The finely chased ovoid shaped ...
Silver
$2,136 / 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
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
Direct from Paris: A stunning 5pc., antique French 950 sterling silver tea set by the world's premier French silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (currently owned by Hermes) and "Christofl...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
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
Richard Ginori Bone China Plate Porcelain, 1990, Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Richard Ginori bone China plate porcelain, 1990, Italy.
Porcelain
Limoges Tea Set, Service for 6, Plus 1
Located in Vista, CA
Limoges tea set, service for 6, plus 1. Gold Farmhouse collection, France, perfect condition, 7 cups and saucers, coffee/tea pot, creamer and sugar.
Porcelain
Vintage Rosenthal Porcelain Coffee or Tea Set, 1960s
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
36 Pieces Porcelain Rosenthal Tea Coffee Set for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Rosenthal porcelain tea or coffee set for 12.
Porcelain
Richard Ginori Vintage Black Gold Porcelain Coffee or Tea Cup and Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and elegant Italian black and gold porcelain coffee or tea cup and saucer by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. With maker's mark on bottom of both as shown in last two images. Excellent condition as shown in images. No chips noted. Measurements include: Saucer: 5.38" Diameter. Cup: 2.5" Height x 3.13" Diameter. Other items shown are available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #s: For German turquoise blue and gold plate...
Porcelain
Art Deco Limoges "Unic" Porcelain Tea & Coffee Service, 44 Pieces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant and refined 44-piece Limoges porcelain tea and coffee service, beautifully decorated with rich green and gilt accents in a sophisticated Art Deco-inspired design. Produced...
Porcelain, Paint
Richard Ginori Italian Porcelain Espresso Coffee Tea Cup Saucer
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian porcelain espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer 'Toscana' by designer Richard Ginori, circa mid-20th century, ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Haviland Limoges Gilt Porcelain Coffee / Tea Service for 12
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 20th century Haviland, Limoges France gilt porcelain tea / coffee service for twelve people. Each piece is great condition. Marks (Tower) Haviland Limoges, France undersigned. Alltogether 27 pieces. Set include 12 tea / coffee cups 4" x 2.3". 12 tea / coffee saucers...
Gold
$1,592Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
$1,584Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage ULIM Limoges Porcelain Tea and Coffee Set – 41 Pieces
By ULIM Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This beautiful 41-piece tea and coffee set is part of the ULIM collection, a classic and highly sought-after design from Limoges, known for its fine French porcelain. Adorned with a ...
Porcelain, Paint
Six-Piece English Silver Tea and Coffee Service
Located in London, GB
Six-piece English silver tea and coffee service English, circa 1850-1863 Tray: Height 6cm, width 58cm, depth 58cm Kettle on stand: Height 43cm, width 29cm, depth 23cm Weight: 7,150 grammes This beautiful six-piece coffee and tea service is wrought from solid silver in a wonderfully ornate style. The service is a composite one, containing pieces produced by several different silversmiths, through the pieces follow a homogeneous design scheme, creating a matching set. The service is comprised of a raised...
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...
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat (Hermes), Christofle, Faberge - 5pc. French 950 Sterling Tea Set
By Christofle Cardeilhac 1, Puiforcat, Limoges, Fabergé
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Stunning 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set by the World's Premier French Silversmiths "Emile Puiforcat" (Current...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 3 Piece Tea Set/Service, Barnard 1857
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this magnificent 3-piece solid silver Victorian tea set/service made in London 1857 with the maker's mark for Edward &...
Sterling Silver
Italian Vintage China Tea Set, De Biagi RS Marino
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage china tea set, made in the Republic of San Marino around the 1950’s. This consists of a beautiful teapot, milk jug, sugar p...
Ceramic
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H 10.5 in W 4.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Sterling Silver Tea Set by Tole, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV sterling silver tea set by Tole offers four pieces with panier de fleurs form finials surmounting vessels with embossed and engraved foliate elements and ...
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver