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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New Cast Bronze Hall Lantern, Louis XV Style, Pierced Gallery, Four-Light
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
A striking bronze hall lantern, glazed with four beveled glass panels and crowned by a finely pierced gallery of scrolling, lattice-like openwork. Scrolled brackets, acanthus-leaf fi...
Bronze
Pair Antique French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French 19th century Louis XV style five light gilt bronze candelabra Beautiful antique French five light gilt bronze hand chiselled pair of Louis XV style can...
Bronze
Wonderful French Pair Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Pendent Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style Inset With Curved Glass Panels And A 5 Candelabra Light Cluster Completely Rewired With New Sockets. These Lantern Fixtur...
Bronze
$2,740Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Royal Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamps, 1905, New Pleated Silk Shades
By Amitābha Studio, Royal Delft
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
A refined matched pair of antique Dutch ceramic lamps made from Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles) Louis XV–style baluster vases, hand-painted in rich cobalt blue tones with floral car...
Brass
Pair of 18th Century Lacquered and Gold Wood Louis XV Style Italian Wall Lights
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of late 18th-century Italian wall lights. Lighting in Louis XV style, carved, lacquered, gilded, and silvered, beautifully designed and feature attractive furnishings. The mirro...
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt Iron 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegant French character to a dining room, entry, or breakfast room with this antique wrought iron chandelier crafted in France circa 1920. The eight-light fixture is designed ...
Iron
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 ...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wrought Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegant Old World character to a dining room, entry, or powder room with this beautifully hand forged French chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1920, the eight-light fixture f...
Iron
Venetian girandole in multicolored Murano glass with a dominant opaline blue, ar
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian girandole in multicolored Murano glass with a dominant opaline blue, around 1930 chips and missing parts on the flowers, missing some petals
Glass
Pair of Italian Beaded Crystal Sconces in Antique Gold Frame, Italy
Located in New York, NY
This monumental large pair of beaded Murano glass crystal scones are handcrafted in Italy by a second generation chandelier maker. Large Murano glass crystals are meticulously hand knotted and tied and crystal beadings are wrapped around each of the antique gold finished iron arms. Absolutely magnificent with six lights (4 ft. long). Newly wired for U.S. use but can also be wired for European or Australian use. Custom sizes available. Gold or silver antique frame...
Iron
$2,322Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th-Century French Brass Rococo or Louis XV Chandelier with 7 Lights
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful compact chandelier was made in France in the late 19th century. The pendant features 6 asymmetrical shaped arms decorated with scroll...
Brass
Venetian chandelier in green and red Murano glass, around 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in green and red Murano glass, circa 1940, newly electrified
Glass
Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...
Bronze
Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 5 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...
Bronze
12-Light Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in French Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Fine gilt bronze chandelier in the French Louis XV style with 12 electrified candles and dozens of crystal glass pendants including pendeloques, octagon chains, spheres and spires. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Style French Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystal prisms and pendalogues with rosettes, ribbed center columns, and crystal ball. All crys...
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Baccarat Crystal Chandelier Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely antique Baccarat crystal electrified chandelier, gilt brass beautifully decorated with several tiers of large pendaloques in different shapes and sizes, finishing at the bot...
Crystal, Brass
$1,150 / set
Pair Bronze Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair bronze Louis XV style sconces. Pair vintage Louis XV style two-arm wall lights newly electrified. Italy, circa 1920. Dimensions: 12" H x 9.5" W x 4” projection
Bronze
$1,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 19in W: 11 1/2in D: 5 1/4in This Pair Antique Louis XV Style French Brass Wall Sconces are made of the highest quality and are a fine example early 20th century french...
Brass
Pair Of 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze And Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Norwood, NJ
Magnificent pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze and cut crystal chandeliers, executed in the Louis XV (Rococo) taste, with design elements historically associated with Versa...
Crystal, Bronze
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Glass
French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage Dimensions : 42" Wide X 42" Tall X 41" Deep This chandelier is made by Mariner and is the model 18430 ...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Pendant Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) gilt bronze hanging lantern with 5 shaped glass panels and 5 arms.
Bronze
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
Venetian chandelier made of clear Murano glass, 12 light arms, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass, 12 light arms, around 1900 Venetian chandelier in colorless Murano glass, 12 light arms, around 1900 new electrification
Glass
Pair of silver gilt metal sconces with rock crystal prisms
Located in Houston, TX
The fine rock crystal makes these sconces special, they each have two lights And the wiring is very good. They are ready for installation.
Crystal, Rock Crystal
$3,877Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage French Louis XV Style 5 Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
The Vintage French Brass Louis XV Style 5-Arm Wall Lights, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. In the period of the distinguished Louis XV era, these stunning wall lights eff...
Bronze
French Silvered-Bronze and Crystal Fruit Twelve-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
The metal scrolling caged frame profusely hung with clear and colored crystal beads and fruitage including lemons, pears, and apples in amethyst, amber, and ruby; issuing twelve outs...
Crystal, Bronze
$2,275 / set
Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic "near pair" of Louis XV-style hall lanterns. These bronze lanterns are both in very good condition. They differ slightly in that one of the lanterns is in gilt bron...
Bronze
$1,532Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Brass & Cut Glass Floor Lamp, France, 1968
By Francisco Luque
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you want something else. This is it. Like a classic chandelier on a stand. Brass stand, very nice quality comes with a 5 arm cut glass top. Still with their original shades. Good...
Cut Glass
Vintage French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier In the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
This French Louis XV-style crystal chandelier is a hand-cast gilt bronze piece, featuring a combination of bronze for the body and arms, and brass for the bobeches, crafted in the st...
Crystal, Bronze
Elegant French Art Deco Flush Mount Ceiling Light with Crystal Beads, circa 1940
Located in Lisse, NL
Infuse your space with timeless elegance through this exceptional French Art Deco flush mount ceiling light, dating from around 1940. A perfect marriage of refined geometry and artis...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze, Metal
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Cherub Floor Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) carved gilt floor torchiere with cupids holding cornucopia candelabra (PRICED AS PAIR).
Giltwood
Wonderful French Polished Brass Vaughan Square Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Polished Brass Louis XV Style Square With Inset Beveled Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture Having A 4 Candelabra Light Interior Cluster Comes Ready To Install Wit...
Brass
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Square Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture
By David Reitner, Marvin Alexander, Inc.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Style Square With Inset Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture Having A 4 Candelabra Light Interior Cluster Comes Ready To Install With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware Purchased From Marvin Alexander...
Bronze
Late 19th c. large French bronze and crystal chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 9 lights around the chandelier. With original old brown patina. 'Cage' form; With 9 scrolled candle arms and 3 'cage' arms. On the 'cage' arms ther...
Crystal, Bronze
Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier With Peacock Feather Glass Tassels Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier With Peacock Feather Glass Tassels Circa 1800
Metal
Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant Louis XV-style ormolu sconces with two arms and acanthus leaf decoration. These sconces retain their beautiful period matte and burnished gilding. The chasing is of fine qua...
Bronze
Bronze and Baccarat crystal French chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A beautiful French chandelier with 8 lights around the chandelier. With original dark patina. 'Cage' form; With 12 scrolled candle arms and 4 main 'cage' arms. On the 'cage' arms the...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Onyx and Brass Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French Onyx and Brass floor lamp with a built in table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s. The quality is superb, ...
Onyx, Brass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt-wood Mirrors or Wall Lights Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pair of Large 18th century finely carved and gilt - wood Oval Shaped mirrors . Centered with with a male and female figures. Original Mecca gilding in very good condi...
Giltwood
$2,708 / set
A pair of gilt bronze French wall lights
Located in Eindhoven, NL
An elegant pair of two gilt bronze French wall lights, each with 3 lights. With rocaille decoration. Style -Louis XV Place of origin- France Period- 20th c. The total height ...
Bronze
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Rome, IT
A Louis XV style gilt bronze hexagonal hall lantern with three lights.
Bronze
French 19th Century Pair of Crystal Girandole Lamps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French pair of electrified 19th century girandole candelabra made of pewter frames and dripping with crystals that would be a fabulous statement on a dining room buffet. The lamps ar...
Crystal, Pewter
Louis XV Style French Crystal Chandelier with Brass Frame
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal ball...
Crystal, Brass
French Louis XV Style Sconces W/ Bronze, Macaroni Beads Cut Glass Prisms - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of cut glass sconces that are dripping with cut glass prims! It is a dual candelabra with bronze frame. The hand applied macaroni beads just add the right touch of bea...
Bronze
Multicolored Murano glass Venetian chandelier, 6-light arms, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Multicolored Murano glass Venetian chandelier, 6 light arms, circa 1900 newly electrified
Glass
Wonderful set of Four Gilt Bronze Sconces with Colorful Porcelain Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
Rare set of four 19th century Wall lights ornamented with colorful porcelain flowers and finely chiseled gilt bronze leaves. Each with three arms candle holders. Each with 3 E14 lig...
Metal
$2,695 / set
French Pair of Period Louis XV Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional pair of Louis XV period wall sconces, made of gilt bronze that has been sculpted into the most elegant acanthus forms. Designed to mirror each other, each light uses t...
Bronze
Louis XV Style Bronze Five-Light Candelabra
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Louis XV style bronze Five-light candelabra, Early 20th century. Of naturalistic form, the foliate clasped nozzles and drip pans issuing from scrolling branches about co...
Bronze
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Louis XV Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Pendant Lighting Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Antique Louis XV style Cut Crystal Beaded Ceiling Pendant Lighting Chandelier in Dore Gilt Bronze. This fixture gives off stunnin...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt 12-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or grand entry with this impressive antique chandelier, crafted in France circa 1920. Executed in hand-forged iron, the fixture is designed in the elegant Loui...
Iron
Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely-designed gilt-bronze and cut-crystal chandelier in the Louis XV style, with six(6) candle-arms extending from a central column. Wired for USA electricity.
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milano, MI
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This finely chiseled French Rococo style gilt bronze lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has six-light and it shows classical features of that period such acanthus leaves and vegetal d...
Bronze
French Crystal Chandelier with Amethyst Drops
Located in Pembroke, MA
French crystal chandelier with delicate bronze frame with leaves, an array of crystal beads, cut-crystals and amethyst rock crystal drops, a lovely central beaded spray with large cr...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style French Bronze Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of Louis XV style French two-light cast bronze sconces. Nice quality casting with original patina. Rewired, new sockets and candle covers. Circa 1900-1920. Dimensions: 10.25"...
Bronze
A Large Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large and Magnificent Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Glass Hexagonal Lantern. The arched rail corona with green painted trailing leafy branches with porcelain flowers. The six sid...
Bronze
19th c. large gilt bronze wall sconces in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A fabulous pair of French chased & gilt bronze wall appliques in the style of Louis XV. Each with 5 scrolled arms, festooned with acanthus leaves. Very elegant and unique decorat...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Metal & Glass Cherub Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and stunning antique table lamp in gilt metal & brass, with original textured glass shade inserts. We believe it’s French & dates from around the 1930-50’s period. It is o...
Metal, Brass