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Louis XV Table Lamps

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
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and very high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabras mounted into lamps. Each lamp is raised by an impressive and most decorative tripod base wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Mounted into Lamps
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Mounted into Lamps

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Bronze Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabra lamps. Each lamp is raised on rectangular concave side feet, below the circular base. The base is accented with flowing scrolled acanthus leaves that continue up the fut to a flower bud design. Four scrolled arms also decorated with scrolled acanthus leaves and floral bobeches. With all original gilt throughout. Displayed with signature Cedric DuPont Antique...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabra Lamps

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlestick lamps. Each candlestick mounted into a lamp is raised by a circular base with three fine protruding elements be...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlestick Lamp

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlestick Lamp

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Signed E. Lelivevre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scaled pair of French late 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candelabras signed E. Lelivevre and casted by Susse Freres Foundary. The pair of four arm electrified...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Signed E. Lelivevre
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Signed E. Lelivevre

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras Signed E. Lelivevre

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks Mounted into Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and uniquely scaled pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candlesticks mounted into lamps. Each candlestick is raised by a Rocaille-designed base with fine folia...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks Mounted into Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks Mounted into Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks Mounted into Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu lamps. Each striking candlestick mounted into a lamp is raised by a finely detailed foliate base with elegant foliate desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Table Lamps

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Lamps

Louis Xv table lamps for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV table lamps 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 table lamps created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV table lamps made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original table lamps, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Henri Vian, Maison Baguès, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 table lamps differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $122 and tops out at $59,800 while the average work can sell for $3,800.

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