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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.

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Style: Louis XV
Pair of Large Scale French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by a beautiful wonderfull...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier. This eighteen arm eighteen light chandelier is centered by a berried foliate pendant below a spray of a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu three arm sconces. Each sconce displays a striking and richly chased foliate back plate with fine acanthus leaves. The elegan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Gilt Metal and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal and Baccarat crystal chandelier by Maison Bagues. The chandelier is centered by a beautiful cut crystal ball amidst a superb arra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & crystal pendant. Dimensions: Height 14 1/2" Diameter 18" CW602.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Rocaille Chandelier In Gilt Bronze - 9 Lights
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis XV Rocaille style chandelier in very finely chiseled gilded bronze with a rich and complex moving decoration formed of acanthus leaves and intertwined volutes. 9 light arms fin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal and Moulded-Glass Fifte
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An impressive Louis XV style gilt-bronze and cut-crystal and moulded-glass fifteen-light chandelier. The corona with branches and three concealed bulbs. The cage frame issuing fifteen branches supporting baluster glass...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 18th century Louis XV period ormolu and crystal chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a charming and finely cut hand blown crystal ball below a tier of cut crystal pendants. Each of the fifteen elegantly scrolled arms are adorned with clear and amethyst color cut crystals...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Ormolu Candelabras by Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality pair of French Louis XV style ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble seven arm candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base ab...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Two Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
These exquisite gilt bronze (ormolu) lamps were crafted in the late 19th century in France. With their classically-inspired urns, scrolls, foliage, flower and fruit swags, these lamp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Classic French Louis XV Irion Chandelier with Cut Crystal Prisms and 6 Lights
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular French-made Louis XV style chandelier with gorgeous cut crystal prisms and tear drops everywhere. The chandelier is in good condition with shades for each of th...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Candelabra Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and elegant French mid-19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabra lamp, with inkwells and adjustable screen. The lamp is raised by a k...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair Of Large Rocaille Wall Lights In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Imposing pair of large Louis XV Rocaille style sconces in very finely chiseled gilded bronze decorated with acanthus leaves and mistletoe branches. Superb Parisian work from the end...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu six arm chandelier. The chandelier has an open cage with a reeded crystal central fut. A the bottom ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Louis XV Bronze Crystal Chandelier, Six Lights, 1800s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elegant 1800s Louis XV-style bronze chandelier with crystal pendants, six arms with candlestick holders, and six rewired sockets. A refined decorative statement. This exquisite 19th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Style Brass Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
An antique Louis XV style brass hexagonal lantern, supported by six scrolling arms later fitted for electricity with a three-light cluster. This was originally a gas fixture.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Six-Light Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th Louis XV st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu six light chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a bottom solid crystal ball pendant amidst fine cut and tear drop ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

True Pair of French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Porcelain Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative true pair of French turn of the century Louis XV st. ormolu and Saxe porcelain candelabra lamps. Each four arm lamp i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt, Two-Light Sconces
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of Louis XV style gilt, two-light sconces, hand carved and electrified. Sold as a Pair Price reflects price for Pair.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Lighting

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Wood

Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare 4 lights lantern is made of gilt beaten wrought ironwith curved glasses. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Iron

Early 18th C. Régence Ormolu Chandelier, Keck Collection, Sotheby's 5 Dec 1991
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 18th C., France, a Régence Ormolu Chandelier from The Keck Collection, sold Sotheby's 5 Dec 1991. The six light chandelier with a support composed of a gadrooned baluster-shape...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Quality Bronze and Genuine Crystal French Louis XV Style Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Description Bronze. Crystal prisms. 8 arms. 53 1/2" h x 25 1/4" diameter. Condition Missing prisms. Oxidation. Chips in prisms. One prism broken with ball missing. We recommend all l...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Iron, Gilt and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white iron and gilt metal twelve arm chandelier. The patinated off white iron cage has a wonderful open scrolled des...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal, Iron

19thc French Louis XV style "Floral Fireworks" Chandelier by Maison Bagues Paris
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 19thc French Louis XV style Crystal Beaded "Floral Fireworks" Chandelier Maison Bagues Paris. This fixture is absolutely stunning. Statement lighting piece for any room. French ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu sconces. Each three armed sconce is centered by a fine pierced scrolled foliate back plate with lovely richly chased le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Coppia Grandi Appliques Fiorentine Intaglio Rocaille Luigi XV Legno Dorato 1990
Located in Milano, MI
Coppia di Grandi Appliques Stile Luigi XV italiane, Fiorentine in Legno Intagliato a motivi vegetali rocaille e dorato. Quattro bracci curvi con quattro luci disposte su tralci sagom...
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1990s European Louis XV Lighting

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Giltwood

Pair of Ormolu Candlestick Form Lamps, 19th Century with Pleated Shades
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Ormolu candlestick form lamps, 19th century. Wired & ready for use. With 12 inch white silk pleated shades.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Gold, Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern, Stamped "P.P."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and hand blown glass lantern, stamped "PP". The five light lantern displays a striking and most unique scalloped shape with elegan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Chandelier with Rock Crystals from Nesle Inc. New York
Located in Dallas, TX
A large rock crystal and ormolu Louis XV style chandelier, nine (9) lights on three (3) tiers, with central post of ormolu and crystal, curving arms form a Greek key design with mult...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

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. Custom sizes available. Gold or silver antique frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze chandelier with 10 arms and filigree bobeche and finial bottom with canopy.
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XV Dark Bronze Baccarat Chandelier, France, 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful Louis XV ten-light crystal chandelier attributed to Baccarat, France, circa 1880s. This beautiful chandelier is made of dark bronze suspended with big crystal prism in t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate. The glass panels framed with C...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous Louis XV style gilt bronze and rock crystal chandelier. This shimmering beauty creates a very elegant look! The fixture comes with a chain and canopy, is wired and ready to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

18th C Style Carved Italian Gilt Wood 8 Light Chandelier by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Carved Italian Gilt Wood 8 Light Chandelier by Randy Esada for Prospr Additional information: Materials: Lights, Wood Color: Gold Brand: Randy Esada Designs for Prospr ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Lighting

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Wood

Venetian Chandelier In Colourless And Red Murano Glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless And Red Murano Glass, circa 1950
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Set of Three Wall Light Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice set of three sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of acanthus leaves. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. The...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Gilded Bronze French Wall Lights, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of 20th century French wall lamps. Louis XV style objects in gilded and chiseled bronze of beautiful size and pleasant decor. Wall lights to be fixed to the wall with three arms...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Set of 4 1920's French Louis XV style Bronze Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 4 c1920'sFrench Louis XV Bronze Wall Sconces. Cut crystal adorned.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair 19thc French Antique Gilt Bronze Highly Detailed Louis XV Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Dore Bronze Large & Heavy Highly Detailed Louis XV Wall Sconces. Very impressive at 6 lights each. crown and mask detail.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Impressive Belle Époque Lantern in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
An Important Lantern In the Louis XV Manner Constructed in gilt bronze, the ovoid body composed of six blown crystal facets interspersed with orm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

A Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Louis XV Style, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XV style, highly decorative, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A large gilt bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Empire Regency Louis XV Crystal Obelisks Basket Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
7-light French Empire pure crystal basket chandelier with gilt bronze frame and 4-faceted crystal obelisks, circa 1900s Measures: Depth, 17.7 in/ 45 cm Width, 17.7 in/ 45 cm Diameter...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Brass Appliques, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of brass wall sconces, 1950s, Made in Italy.  Elegant Pair of gilt brass wall sconces in the style of Louis XVI. They are very elegant and their feature is having a very small c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XV-Style Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Brass
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Candelabras with Clear and Amethyst Crystals
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of bronze girandoles candelabras with clear and amethyst crystals. Rare beautiful pair. Dimensions: 17.5” H x 12” W x 12” D Base diameter 5”.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

18th Century Italian Pair of Gilt Sunflower Sconces Oversize Castle Wall Lights
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Large Italian Gilded Sconces With Sunflowers and Scrolls from 1700 Arms For Votive Lamps made with an important wrought-iron scrolling s...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Copper, Wrought Iron

19thc French Rococo Louis XV Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XV Bronze with Cut Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat. This is a rare original example, unelectrified but we will electrify for you if you wish. The cut crysta...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

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...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Mid-century large bronze lantern pendant, Louis XV style.
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Mid-century large bronze lantern pendant, Louis XV style. It has 5 cut glass panels with a cut star motif and beautifully decorated bronze. The lantern is in very good condition, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Tables Lamps in the Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique bronze lamps in the French Louis XV style, 36.5 by 8 by 8 inches including the lamp harps , with cassolette urn-shaped form draped with lion pelts and grapevine handl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19thc French Louis XV Gilt & Patinated Large Bronze Cherub on a Swing Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Large Louis XV Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub on His Swing with Garland Chandelier/ Pendant 3 Light Fixture. Highly detailed, super high quality castings. Rare...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Wonderful Italian Cage Form Chandelier with Colorful Porcelain Flowers
Located in Rome, IT
19th century Italian Piedmontese cage form chandelier ornamented with colorful porcelain flowers and hand painted tole leaves. Six arms with six candle holders. Hight cm 75 plus ch...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

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...
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20th Century Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Sconce Mirror and Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style giltwood and gesso carved sconce mirror (Wall-Light) girandole with candelabra. The scrolled carved mirror frame surmounted with a pair of ...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Gesso, Giltwood, Mirror

Pair Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Two Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze two light Sconces.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Venitian Chandelier In Murano Glass 12 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico chandelier, 12 arms of light with dolphins heads new electrification
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20th Century Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

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
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

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.

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