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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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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
$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
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th-Century French Louis XV style giltwood and gesso elaborately carved mirror with original glass. This lovely mirror has hand carved acanthus leaves and scroll de...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Gilt Oval Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Gilt Oval Mirror. Small transitional Louis XV oval wood and gesso carved frame in white washed and gilt finish with inset beading, corner rosettes and further swagging with ...
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
$3,288Sale Price|44% Off
Large Antique Rococo Style Walnut Full-Length Cheval Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Rococo-style full-length walnut cheval mirror, late 19th century, France Magnificent late 19th-century Louis XV or Rococo style walnut full-length cheval mirror, showcasing el...
Mirror, Walnut
$2,400Sale Price|36% Off
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely modeled French 19th century giltwood mirror in the manner of Louis XV, with vine and floral decoration and older plate glass.
Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century Louis XV style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Ornate Crest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 19th century mantle mirror in gilded wood and stucco. The rectangular mirror plate is enclosed within a narrow gilt frame, surmounted by an outsize and ornate cartouche c...
Stucco, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Carved Large Wood Oval Mirror
Located in Louisville, KY
If you have been searching for that statement piece in a hall or over a particular furniture arrangement, look no further. This is a most stunning example of elegance. This is a Fren...
Giltwood
Vintage Faux Gilt Plastic Framed Mirror
By Syroco
Located in Denton, TX
Nice beveled mirror with Syroco style plastic frame in the style of Louis xv. The frame is molded plastic with a faux gold finish with wear that reveals the red primer that is used i...
Glass, Plastic
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental Antique French Painted Trumeau Mirror With Courtship Scenery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental antique French trumeau mirror beautifully captures the romance and artistry of 18th-century French design. Featuring an exquisite hand-painted courtship scene above t...
Walnut
$12,000Sale Price|53% Off
French 18th Century Louis XV Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine, large, stunning trumeau dating back to the Louis XV period in France. Typical of the period, the trumeau has Rococo style tastefully carved accents which house the double sta...
Mercury Glass, Canvas, Giltwood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
20th C. French Louis XVI Giltwood Dressing Floor Pier Mirror Beveled Glass 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional late 20th century French Baroque style pier / dressing mirror. Features a pine giltwood frame with a tall arched and contoured crown centered by a unique cartouche wi...
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
French Louis XV Tri-Fold Dressing Mirror with Separate Mirror Top Vanity Table
Located in Houston, TX
French 19th century dressing mirror with hinged sides. Walnut in Louis XV style Separate dressing table that can sit directly in front or be moved to another location. Beautifully sh...
Mirror, Walnut
$1,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Harrison & Gil "Dauphine" Gilded Carved Wood Faux Bois and Grapes Mirrors
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Pair of Harrison & Gil "Dauphine" Gilded Carved Wood Faux Bois and Grapes Mirrors, a perfect blend of art...
Walnut
$796Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting of Pasture Scene
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style trumeau mirror combines the elegance of neoclassical design with the warmth of pastoral art. The mirror features a rectangular frame with refined...
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Rare Giltwood Parcloses Mirror with Wig Stand Arm
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional and rare 18th century giltwood mirror is distinguished by its finely carved decoration and the presence of original parecloses—the smaller mirrored panels that frame...
Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style gilt mirror with foliate crest, 20 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This fine mirror is a large size and has classic appeal due to The simplicity in style and yet it has fine detail with beading Around the perimeter and a finely carved shell shaped C...
Mirror
$716Sale Price|20% Off
Hand-Paint Decorated Gilded Venetian Italian Wall Mirror, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Venetian Italian wall mirror, circa 1940, is a stunning example of hand-crafted artistry and timeless design. Featuring an ornate gilt frame with rich hand-painted dec...
Beech
French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wall or Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style painted trumeau mirror embodies the timeless elegance of 18th-century design, making it a refined addition to both traditional and eclectic inter...
Walnut
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded French Louis XV Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite gilded French Louis XV wall mirror embodies the elegance and refinement of 18th-century Rococo design. Expertly crafted, the frame features intricate hand-carved detai...
Gesso, Fruitwood
$5,495 / set
Pair of Monumental Oval Louis XV Style Mirrors
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Monumental Oval Louis XV Style Mirrors Approximate size: 50.75”H x 34.5”W x 3.5”D each Giltwood; probably 19th century This pair of large oval giltwood Louis XV style mir...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Mirror with Leaf Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Almost 5 feet tall, this important antique gilt mirror is a one of a kind! Crafted in Paris, France circa 1870, the tall mirror with arched and serpentine top is decorated at the ped...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Louis XV Oak Full-Length Dressing Mirror, Mid-Century
Located in Evergreen, CO
Add light and depth to any room with this substantial Louis XV dressing mirror. Its carved oak frame features an arched bonnet crowned with a bold di...
Mirror, Oak
set of 4 Brass Classic medallion shaped wall Mirrors 1970s
By Deknudt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice elegant solid Brass wall mirror ,Oval shaped . 1970s France .Super rare to have 4 of these .All in a good condition . Looking great in your bathroom to .
Brass
Large 20th century Baroque gilt wooden mirror in Louis XV style
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / Mirror / wood, mirror / Baroque / Louis XV Wood-carved gilded 20th century Louis XV style wall mounted mirror crafted in Belgium. The classic ornate design features...
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style 800 Silver Italian Table Mirror, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Early 20th century 800 Silver table or wall mirror. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1930s following Louis XV's style. The original silver patina is extraordi...
Silver
$4,500 / set
Pair 18th Century Ram Head Mirrors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV mirrors featuring ornately carved wooden frames adorned with ram's head motifs, floral garlands and acanthus leaves.
Mirror, Wood
French Louis XV Style Floral Carved Bleached Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) carved bleached horizontal wall mirror with two festoons and carved floral corners at top.
Wood
Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood mirror. This elaborately decorated double framed Giltwood mirror is centered at the bottom by charm...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,348Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Gold Gilded French Harvest Wall Mirror Circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality gold gilded French harvest wall mirror, circa 1960s, beautifully captures the elegance and refinement of traditional French decorative arts. Crafted with exceptiona...
Walnut
French Trameau Mirror With Gilded and Painted Surface 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful early nineteenth century French trumeau mirror. Retaining original painted and gilded surface with very delicate and beautiful carving and a wonderful patina. Please examin...
Gold
Venetian mirror in Murano glass, circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian mirror in Murano glass, circa 1930
Silver
18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Louis XV gilt wood mirror.
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV hand carved and gilt boudoir mirror with parcel gray painting. Having a tied ribbon cartouche above a pair of love birds with tasseled cord and...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style large scale carved and giltwood cushion mirror. Very fine carving on this mirror including scrolling and floral images. Exceptional quality!
Mirror, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century French Empire Style Ribbon Bow and Roses Giltwood Ornate Frame Wall Mirror. Dimensions: 30" in width and 24.5" in height.
Mirror, Giltwood
Monumental French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Floor Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Aged late 19th century French giltwood floor mirror crafted in the grand Louis XV taste. The mirror has a large wood-painted frame embellished with carved floral, foliate, and scroll...
Glass, Wood, Gesso
pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and patinated Wood mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and patinated Wood mirrors. Each stunning mirror is set within an elegantly scrolled patinated Wood frame trimmed wit...
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
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
$22,950Sale Price|46% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood & Gesso Trumeau Cherub Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style carved giltwood and gesso figural beveled mirror frame trumeau. The arched plate within a main...
Mirror, Gesso, Giltwood
$11,600Sale Price|30% Off
Rare French 19th Century Pair of Giltwood Cherub Mirrors
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Pair of large French Louis XV figural hand-carved wood and gesso mirrors. The elaborate carved mirrors feature extended floral swags from the crest to ...
Gesso, Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved and Arched Giltwood Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, and almost 6 feet tall, the large antique gilt mirror features an arched and serpentine top showcasing a lavish crest in high relief adorned with scro...
Giltwood
French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely carved Louis XV giltwood mirror. France, 19th century. The frame is accented by foliage and floral motifs and beautifully adorned by a birds crest on top. Carved wood, covered...
Gold Leaf
true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most unique true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood mirrors, from Venice. Each of these beautiful tapered mirrors retains their original ...
Wood, Giltwood
$660Sale Price|25% Off
20th Century French Hand-Carved Gilt Wood Wall Mirror in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French small mirror in hand carved and hand painted wood with gold decoration in authentic very good condition. The piece is made in Louis XV style and could be a special accent in a...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Grey Painted Trumeau Mirror with Carved Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style grey painted wood trumeau mirror from the 20th century, with carved bouquet in wicker basket and brackets. Born in France during the 20th century, this exquis...
Mirror, Wood
Pair Of French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century Napoleon III Period Louis XV st. Giltwood mirrors. The beautifully decorated pair of mirrors have "S" scrolled foliate designs on the bottom...
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine antique French Louis XV giltwood mirror. This piece has a gorgeous crest at the top and a floral pattern with a beaded inner border. So pretty! Circa 1870
Giltwood
$12,000Sale Price|75% Off
French 18th Century Louis XV Boiserie Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine, large, stunning trumeau dating back to the Louis XV period in France. Typical of the period, the trumeau has Rococo style tastefully carved accents which house the double sta...
Mercury Glass, Canvas, Giltwood
Italian Late 18th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror from Naples
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Italian late 18th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror from Naples. The original central mirror plate is framed within an elegant mottled beaded border with finely deta...
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and impressive Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a lovely scalloped shaped mottled band. At the b...
Mirror, Giltwood
Superb Giltwood French Louis XV Antique 1820s Era Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your home decor with this Superb Giltwood French Louis XV Antique Wall Mirror, dating back to the 1820s era. This exquisite piece exemplifies the opulent craftsmanship and ar...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a stunning and extremely decorative scalloped...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
Beautiful Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This beautiful French Louis XV style trumeau mirror captures the essence of 18th-century Rococo design with its graceful proportions, exquisite detailing, and charming painted decora...
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. double framed giltwood mirror. The large scale oval mirror retains all of its original mirror plates throughout with t...
Mirror, Giltwood
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Louis XV Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wall Hanging Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century French Louis XV Style Mahogany wall mirror. Features a rectangular shaped framed with contoured and arched top with neoclassical ribboned accents and French medallions....
Mirror, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Rectangular Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) small rectangular giltwood wall mirror with a grooved frame edge.
Giltwood
Venetian mirror in colourless Murano glass, circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian mirror in colourless Murano glass, circa 1940
Silver