Louis XV Lighting
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.
Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XV
French Louis XV Style Imari Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) monumental Imari porcelain and bronze dore palace vases mounted as lamps (PRICED AS Pair).
Ships without a shade
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$38,000 / set
Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful hot air balloon style chandelier in silvered bronze of the 19th century with drop crystals, nine lights and candlesticks in opaline.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful 19th Century Regence Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and beautiful 19th century Regence gilt bronze chandelier.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Sevres Porcelain Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) pink and white Sevres porcelain 4 arm chandelier with bronze dore trim.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Antique French Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and well made vintage French lamp, dating from around the 1950s.
It is of super quality, with ornate gilt metal mounts, it is a large ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Large Rock Crystal & Glass Chandelier in the Manner of Maison Baguès
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional and beautifully proportioned 12-light rock crystal and glass prism chandelier, possibly from the iconic firm of Maison Baguès in Paris. The wrought iron cage (frame) i...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
$19,250 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Lacquered Brass and Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (20th Century) lacquered brass wall sconces with five arms and cut glass teardrop-shaped hanging crystals. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
Fine Set of Four 18th Century Roman Giltwood Mirrors
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of Four 18' century Roman giltwood Mirrors with three candlearms,
cm 95x45
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Fruitwood
$30,594 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt-wood Mirrors or Wall Lights Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful pair 18th century finely carved and giltwood mirrors with three candle arms, Roma, 1750.
The candle arms can also be removed and used as a base for a vase or porcelain scu...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian turn of the cent Louis XV st. gilt metal and cryst chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of Italian turn of the century Louis XV st. gilt metal and crystal chandeliers. Each twelve arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful facett...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful pair of French turn of the century bronze sconces Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of solid bronze sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, I am sorry I realize way after taken the pictures, the glasses are dirty, they will be cleaned
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Instrument Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-Style gilt 2 arm wall sconces with carved design of musical instruments and bow knot top. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron 8-Light Flat Bottom Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room with this elegant antique light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920, the chandelier features an interesting rectangular flat bottom decorated with scrolle...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras. Great Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular pair of monumental crystal, rock crystal and brass candelabra. Electrified. Great Scale And Proportions.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
A pair of wall lamps, Western Europe, early 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Wall lamps from the beginning of the 20th century, Western Europe.
Dimensions: height 30 cm / width 13 cm / depth 12 cm
Category
1920s German Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
19th century, Pair of French Four-Light Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
19th century, Pair of French Four-Light Gilt Bronze
The pair of wall lamps with four lights was made of gilded bronze and finely chiselled. It was performed in France in the 19th c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Colorless Murano Glass Chandelier 8 Arms Of Light Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Colorless Murano glass chandelier 8 arms of light, new electrification, three levels of flowers and leaves
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Glass
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Hall Lantern
Located in Rome, IT
A Louis XV style gilt bronze hexagonal hall lantern with three lights.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Set of Four Large French Bronze Sconces ( two are sold )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of four large French bronze sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Grande French Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Lantern, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, large French bronze lantern was produced circa 1890 in the style of Louis XV. The glass panes have been arranged in a 25-inch...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cut Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French crystal and bronze chandelier. Fine detail 16 lights.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Antique Superb Pair Of Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful five light mirror image gilt bronze and crystal sconces, 34 inches long x 17 inches wide
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
$7,500 / set
Set of Antique French Rococo Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
A set of four nineteenth century French gilt bronze Louis XV wall appliques, in the Rococo style, re-wired and PAT tested. Fine quality castings of this elegant design.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Important Sconces in Bronze with Crystals from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of important sconces in bronze with crystals from the 19th century.
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra lamps. Each seven ar...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
"Rocaille" Bronze Chandelier by E. Colin & Cie , France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XV inspired chandelier in chiseled and gilded bronze with nine sconces. It consists of a baluster shaft decorated with a patinated bronze sph...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Belle Epoque Louis XV Style Eight Arm Bronze Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This chandelier has eight candle arms and most unusually eight further lights enclosed in faceted shades. This dates it to a time when electric lighting was less intense; we think th...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Chandelier. Louis XV Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite gilt bronze ten-light Louis XV style chandelier, originally for candles, now electrified.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Louis XV Style Girandole Table Lamp Brass with Crystals
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Girandole in the Louis Quinze style. Brass, chiselled. On three-legged curved plinth with three flared feet with garland trim. High baluster-shaped body. Outgoing nine pass...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant Louis XV gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring gorgeous scrolling arms with leaves and a decorative base. Exceptional quality! Circa 1880
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal, giltwood, crystal and cut glass chandeliers. Each most impressive twenty four light chandelier is centered by a st...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A Large French Baccarat Style Bronze Framed Chandelier
Located in London, GB
An elegant early 20th Century French chandelier with crisp cut glass crystal obelisks and flat cut glass pear-shaped drops joined with faceted beaded swags, headed with cut glass sta...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Continental Seven Branch Cut-Glass Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of Continental seven branch cut-glass wall-lights.
Measures: cm 120 x 70 x 40.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted Iron Two-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
These matching antique wall sconces were crafted in France, circa 1920. Each sconce features two arms with newly wired lights over the original wood candle sleeves with drip; the bac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Six-Arm Sconces
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of French mid-19th century Louis XV style ormolu six-arm sconces.
Measures: cm 50 x 47 x 50.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV/ XVI Style Giltwood Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive Italian early 19th century Louis XV/ XVI style giltwood floor lamp. The lamp is raised by a tripod base with cabriole legs below a mottled scroll. The column has a central crest with an 'X' over a lattice designed background. The vertical fut above has a fanciful turned design with carved acanthus leaves and egg and dart patterns. The top of the lamp has an urn shape with an eternal flame above. All original gilt. The lamp is fitted with our signature Cedric DuPont antique...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Girandoles In Bronze And Cut Crystal Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Girandoles In Bronze And Cut Crystal Circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Chandelier, Western Europe, 1950s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Brass chandelier from the mid-20th century.
Dimensions: height 92 cm / width 57 cm / depth 54 cm.
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
$711 Sale Price
20% Off
Chandelier Style French Louis XV
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French style Louis XV chandelier
Materials: Bronze and glass paste
Ormolu
Electrified at 220 w
Perfect condition Origin France
Origin France Circa 1920
It has 8 external lights...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
A Fine & Important Louis XV style Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Important Louis XV style "Cage" Chandelier, Iron & Crystal Pendalogues featuring 5 hand cut crystal pyramids. France, circa 1940.
Dimensons: Height 58" Diameter 44". 15 li...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Iron
Very Fine Bronze "Cage" Louis XV Style Chandelier with Colored Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze "Cage" Louis XV style chandelier with colored pendalogues, France, circa 1910.
Dimensions:
H 21"
D 15"
4 lights
CW3470.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Important Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century giltwood wall lights, Napoleon III period, 3 arms of lights.
Measures: H: 59 cm, W: 52 cm, D: 26 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century Louis XV Style Brass Sconces
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of French Louis XV style brass wall sconces. This delightful set features two-arm sconces, each adorned with candle holders resembling blooming flowers.
Inspired by...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,092 / set
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wall Sconces are the perfect choice to provide timeless elegance to any room! Carved from solid wood by master sculptors, each features the clas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Wood
Belle Époque Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing chandelier, cast in bronze and gilt with stylised acanthus has eight lights , it was originally made for candles but is now surface wired. It is obviously of high qual...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Pair Of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Pair of Gilt Bronze & Crystal Wall Sconces. 2 lights each. France, circa 1930
Dimensions: Height 18" Width 13 1/2" Depth 7"
CW4430.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Style Silvered Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Montreal, QC
This elegant and high quality chandelier adds an atmosphere of shimmering and delicate illumination wherever it is hung. It is simply yet powerfully conceived. ....Eight-light, heavy cut spires, star shaped medallions and hefty beveled violin shaped drops, all terminating in a large pendant ball...
Category
19th Century English Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Steel
Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Six-Light Clock Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chandelier was crafted in France, circa 1920. The oblong iron fixture with scroll motifs, features a center round metal clock with Roman numbers and adjustable ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Style Six Light Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV-style pendant with six ( 6 ) lights, featuring ornate bronze arms, glass pendants, and a central tinted glass column.
This French 20th-century chandelier combines classic...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
$3,208 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Chandelier, Four Arms, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant 19th-century ceiling lamp with four arms, glass prisms and candle-style sockets, crafted in the refined Louis XV style and rewired for modern use.
Features four gracefull...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,896 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Faux Coral Bronze 4 Light Girandoles Candelabra, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Spectacular 19 century French Louis XV style faux coral over bronze girandoles candelabras.
Meticulous attention has been given to every details, unique shapes of prisms are used.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Pink Coral, Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt-bronze and cut-crystal eight-light chandelier
Date: 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 45 in x 22 in.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Chrystal and Bronze Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fabulous 19 century French Louis XV style finely gilded bronze 18-light chandelier mounted with beautifully cut crystal prisms and spikes, possibly Baccarat.
Measures: H. 55" x D. 3...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Rock Crystal and Ormolu Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine opposing pair of 19th century French Louis XV style ormolu and rock crystal three-light sconces with acanthus motif throughout.
Meticulous attention has been given to every det...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century, Louis XV Style Three-Lighted Luminary Wall Light
Located in Berlin, DE
Original antique Rococo wall light, circa 1890.
Chased bronze. Three-lighted luminary, flat wall sign made of relief volutes and acanthus leaves. In the middle of it extending three...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze table lamp. France, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light,
Circa 1940,
New Electrification
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Tole, Gilt Metal And Saxe Porcelain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Tole, gilt metal and Saxe porcelain chandelier. The six arm eighteen bulb chandelier is centered by a charming bottom gilt metal floral ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Antique French Onyx & Gilt Metal Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique French table lamp in onyx and gilt metal. This was made in France and dates from around the 1930’s.
It is o...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Louis Xv lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV lighting made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lighting, popular names associated with this style include OMBRES ET FACETTES, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Baccarat, and Maison Baguès. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $658,829 while the average work can sell for $6,408.