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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Antique Italian Louis XV Burl Wood Queen Size Bed, Circa 1900
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique Italian Rococo or Louis XV style queen size bed Italy, Circa 1900 Gorgeous book-matched burl wood, with carved walnut details. Measures: 69.25"W x 83.5"D x ...
Walnut, Burl
French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass Accents, Original Skeleton Key Style: French Louis XV This elegant curio vitrine ...
Brass
1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Wardrobe Technical information: Period: 1789 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Spruce Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 162 cm (178 cm with frame) 63.78 in (70.08 in with fra...
Fir
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa.
Textile, Giltwood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Kingwood
Set of Ten French Carved Wood Dining Chairs with Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of ten dining chairs is crafted in carved wood with classic French-inspired lines and richly patinated leather upholstery. The chairs feature shaped backs with softl...
Leather, Walnut
French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A breathtaking late 19th century Louis XV-style corner bookcase from France once part of a grand library, all hand-crafted in oak offering both open shelving and closed storage. The ...
Metal
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
$210Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Eight 18th-Century Style French Louis XV Carved & Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and impressive set of eight French Louis XV–style carved dining chairs, including two armchairs (fauteuils) and six side chairs, each showcasing elegant Rococo lines and ...
Linen, Giltwood
Mid-Century New York B.Altman French Louis XV Style Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French Louis XV style credenza or sideboard with a pull out serving surface. It was hand hewn piece commissioned by the prominent New York retailer, B. Altman. ...
Fruitwood
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
$4,500 / set
French Set of Nine Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Set of nine French Louis XV style dining chairs (armless side chairs) from the early 20th century. Their curvaceous oak frames outline the upholstered backs and seats carrying the si...
Brass
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
French Louis XV Green Damask Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt settee with light green damask upholstery (See also: matching armchair 032770D) Antique condition.
Damask
An Antique French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A carved Carrara Marble antique 19th century Louis XV style "Tres Coquilles" fireplace. The Cantered console jambs with scrolled panels and surmounted by a carved shell. The serpenti...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers or Commode~~1930s This is a SUPERB example of an antique French Country oak Louis XV style ches...
Oak
A Louis XV style Painted and Carved Wood Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a shaped and tufted upholstered headboard with button detailing, this bed frame is accented with scrolling foliate carving, cabriole legs, and a carved low footboard with l...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood, copper / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated French Louis XV-style tall chest of drawers, crafted circa 1950. This refined piece is executed ...
Copper
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Display Cabinet 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press or display cabinet, circa last quarter 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring baroque styling wi...
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Circular Gueridón Table by F. Linke for Maison Forest, France
By François Linke, Maison Forest
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Louis XV circular gueridón table with ormolu accents attributed to François Linke for Maison Forest, France By: François Linke, Maison Forest Material: wood, bronz...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin
Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool
Located in New York, NY
Antique Carved Louis XV Walnut Footstool. Curvy shape newly upholstered in gray Chenille with double welting. Good overall condition, sturdy, ready to use.
Chenille, Walnut
Antique French Louis Revival Floral Marquetry Console / Card Table 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV Revival ormolu mounted king wood, burr walnut and floral marquetry shaped rectangular console / card table, circa 1870 in date. The shape...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Louis XV Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Bonnetiere, Cupboard or Cabinet ~~c. 1900 Perfect statement piece that can accommodate any number of storage needs...
Oak
Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere á Oreilles Crewel Work
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French country provincial or Louis XV style wingback bergere á Oreilles featuring a dramatic blue and white crewelwork upholstery. Crafted from rich, dark mahogany. The fra...
Fabric, Mahogany
Louis XV Pair Armchairs in off-white wood and zebra print upholstery France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs in Off-White Wood and Zebra Print Upholstery A spectacular pair of French, Baroque armchairs in the Louis XV style and period, with a Queen's-style back. T...
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style French Solid Carved Walnut Queen Size Bed
Located in Miami, FL
The bed has a superbly carved crest on the Footboard and a smaller matching one on the Headboard, the carved decoration is repeated on the feet.
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Mahogany Nighstand Table - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Pink Marble Top Mahogany Nighstand Bedside Tables - a P...
Marble
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 82.5"W x 19"D x 32.25"H. Carved so...
Cherry
French 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid oak buffet à deux corps from the 19th century, Louis XV in style, with baroque carvings to add depth to the paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this...
Steel
20th Century Baroque Louis XV-Style Giltwood Mirror, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Mirror / wood / Baroque / Louis XV This elegant mid-20th-century French mirror captures the refined exuberance of the Louis XV aesthetic, rendered in beautifully car...
Wood
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
Wood, Upholstery
Henredon Dutch Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak and burl wood, with glass front doors and sides, and original...
Brass
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
Linen, Giltwood
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an ope...
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available) Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h...
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Inlaid Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary French commode from the 18th century, Louis XV in style, decorated with impressive marquetry techniques that creates movement and definition over the top and drawers...
Bronze
20th-C. Baker Furniture French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs in a vintage damask upholstery. The carved frames are beechwood. The cushions are down. There is also a loose back cushion on t...
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Pair French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Occasional Tables 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of vintage French Louis Revival ormolu mounted side tables, mid 20th century in date. The oval shaped top tables are framed with decorative ormolu borders a...
Ormolu
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
A Large Antique French Louis XV Style Italian Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and very well carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara Marble. The large and deep serpentine shelf with Rococo frieze beneath of carved central cartouche with shell...
Carrara Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
Steel
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
Late 19th century silvered French crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A very elegant French chandelier in the style of Louis XV. With 6 lights around the chandelier and 10 small lights. Cage form. Silvered bronze frame with some dark wear (see photo's)...
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and inviting, this French Louis XV style chaise lounge offers a refined balance of comfort and classic design. The gracefully contoured frame features a gently arched backres...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made from mahogany with birdseye maple and hand painted floral details. Features four dov...
Marble
Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs, Carved Wood, Pale Blue Linen, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Louis XV style bergère chairs featuring carved solid wood frames with a charming weathered finish. Newly upholstered in a soft, natural pale blue linen, the chairs ar...
Linen, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture By Jasper Cabinet Co. USA, 1950s Baby bl...
Brass
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Located in New York, NY
Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...
Bronze
French Provençal Estagnier, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A French Provençal estagnier in bleached walnut, 19th century. Good for use as a hanging, table top, or standing shelf. 29 ½ inches wide by 14 ½ inches deep by 47 ½ inches tall; ...
Walnut
French 18th Century Solid Pine Louis XV Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French solid pine carved armoire from the Louis XV period, with stylized bonnet top, dramatic paneled doors, and serpentine apron that together give this large storage piece its hi...
Metal
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely d...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Set of 2 French Louis XV Night Stands, Marble Top, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 French Louis XV Night Stands, marble top, 1930s Good condition, small signs of aging. Found in a noble apartment in my city, Palermo.
Marble
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
Wood
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Louis XVI Revival Bed EU King Size/UK King/Queen recovering included
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Louis XVI Revival double bed from mid-century France. All original, in great vintage condition, with nice patina. This bed does require recovering, which will be undertaken ...
Wood, Upholstery, Beech
$822Sale Price|30% Off
Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,650
Louis XV Gilt Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV gilt mirror. Antique Louis XV period mirror in gilt carved and painted wood and gesso with further inset mirror panels bordering center plate. France, mid 18th century. Dim...
Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror
18th Century French Wedding Armoire
Located in Doylestown, PA
An impressive 18th century painted armoire from Provence, France, circa 1760. Highly carved with romantic motifs including hearts beating on a drum, kissing doves, floral bouquets, ...
Walnut
18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-century French fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine, Louis XV Period. The fireback has a black / pewter color.
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
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