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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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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Large Paul Ferrante Grapes & Vines Silver Giltwood Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Paul Ferrante Grapes & Vines Silver Giltwood Mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
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
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Antique Wall Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this elegant Italian antique mirror dating back to the late 19th century. A majestic mirror of supreme refinement. Crafted with a gilded plaster frame, its design is insp...
Gesso, Mirror
$498Sale Price|75% Off
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of French Louie XV style in this antique 19th century hand carved beech over mantle mirror, having a hand cut wide double beveled and origi...
Beech
20th Century Baroque Louis XV-Style Metal Mirror, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Mirror / metal / Baroque / Louis XV A richly ornamented French mirror from the 1950s, crafted in cast metal and finished in an elegant gilded tone reminiscent of th...
Metal
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 / 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
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Quality Oval Genuine Gold Leaf French Louis XVI Beveled Oval Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Fine Quality Oval Genuine Gold Leaf French Louis XVI Beveled Oval Mirror is a stunning example of timeless European craftsmanship. Hand-finished with authentic gold leaf, the mi...
Mirror, Fruitwood
Giltwood Carved Walnut French Louis XV Wall Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
There are mirrors that hang quietly on a wall… and then there are mirrors that arrive with a flourish of trumpets and a rustle of silk skirts. This magnificent carved giltwood and wa...
Walnut
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
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
Monumental Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror Exquisite Details
Located in Stamford, CT
Monumental Louis XV style giltwood mirror. The pierced rocaille crest decorated with a stylized shell and winged animal surmounted by a crown, above a...
Mirror, Wood
Venetian mirror in Murano glass, in shades of blue, around 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
"Venetian mirror in Murano glass, in shades of blue, around 1880" Venetian mirror in Murano glass, in shades of blue, around 1880 a cracked mirror, see photo
Silver
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
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 Arched and Carved Giltwood Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or entryway with this elegant antique gilt mirror. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1860, and over five and a half feet tall, the large wall mirror features an a...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
Outrageous Carved French Giltwood Louis XV Style Mirror of Large Scale
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outrageous carved French giltwood Louis XV style mirror of large scale is a show-stopping statement piece that embodies opulence, artistry, and timeless grandeur. The finely car...
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Giltwood Ornate FrameMirror
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Italian Giltwood Ornate Frame Mirror. Measures 32" in width, 28.5" in height, 1.5" in depth.
Mahogany
Belgian Louis XV Style Baroque Gilt Mirror with “Knitter-Duro Brevete” Label, 19
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium /1950 / mirror / wood, mirror / Baroque / Louis XV An elegant Louis XV style mirror made in Belgium during the 1950s, bearing the “Knitter-Duro Brevete” label on the reverse...
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
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
18th Century Petite Louis XV Style Gilt Wall Mirror, Carved Wood
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A petite ornate Louis XV baroque style wall mirror, crafted from wood and gilded stucco in a striking scalloped design. Dating from the 18th century, this petite and stylish mirror s...
Giltwood
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
$1,018Sale Price|19% Off
Napoleon III mercury mirror (circa 1860–1880)
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this Napoleon III mercury mirror (circa 1860–1880), crafted in giltwood and stucco, crowned with an ornate cresting. In Rococo revival style, it features a ric...
Stucco, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century Louis XV style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Grape and Vine Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, wine cellar, or entryway with this elegant 19th-century French gilt mirror. Crafted circa 1870, the Louis XV-style frame features a richly carved and pierced ...
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Decorated Frame Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful decorated 20th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Decorated Frame Mirror. Measures 20.25" in width, 39" in height.
Composition
Large giltwood louis XV-Style mirror with floral carved embellishments
Located in Houston, TX
This large giltwood mirror is carved with floral swags of Garland at the top with a finely carved reticulated Cartouche centered at the crest. The gilding is original and And the mi...
Mirror, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Parclose Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th Century or earlier Louis XV style parclose giltwood mirror with etched floral and foliage detail.
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
French Louis XV Style Monumental Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) monumental carved giltwood wall mirror with scroll carvings in the corners and center of the sides.
Mirror
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
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Patinated Giltwood Oval Wall Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant vintage pair of wall mirrors was carved in France circa 2000 and shaped in the Louis XV style. Oval in form, each frame features a beautifully reeded surround crowned by...
Glass, Giltwood
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
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
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
Solid copper 20th Century French Louis XV style beveled wall mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Mirror / copper / Louis XV / Mid-century / Vintage Louis XV style French copper mirror with shell cresting above and elegant floral details. This beveled mirror wi...
Copper
$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 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
Beautiful Decorative French Louis XV Style Narrow Gilded Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Beautiful Decorative French Louis XV Style Narrow Gilded Mirror embodies classic elegance and sophisticated design. The narrow silhouette makes it perfect for adding a touch of ...
Polystyrene
French Louis XV Style Parclose Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Louis XV style parclose mirror, circa 1890, featuring a pierced and scrolling rococo frame, richly carved with floral clusters and a central openwork crest. The frame retain...
Mirror, Wood
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
Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large mid-18th century French Louis XV wall sconces. Each carved giltwood frame surrounds a mercury glass mirror plate and is ornamented with rocailles, floral sprays, and sh...
Iron
French Rococo Style Hand-Carved Wood Dark Brown Wall Mirror Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful large French Rococo or Louis XV style hand-carved wood wall mirror, richly ornate carvings with C scroll, rocaille and floral motifs, early 20th century. Dimensions: Height...
Mirror, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Filigree Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) wall mirror with a giltwood filigree frame including scroll work designs intertwined with florals and animal heads, topped with a floral urn and scroll pediment...
Wood
$4,960Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV Style Gilded painted mirror with designs surrounding the frame and carvings at the top.
Giltwood
Period Italian Giltwood Frame-Mirror
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful rare 19th Century Italian gilded wooden frame-mirror. It can be used either as small mirror or as frame either vertically or horizontally. This artwork, never before on th...
Giltwood
$29,996Sale Price / set|24% Off
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
Fruitwood
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
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Giltwood Scrolled Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV style giltwood mirror, late 19th c., having fanned crest, over shaped frame with scrolled foliate motifs, encasing flat mirror plate.
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Louis XV giltwood frame with "antique looking glass". A beautiful old French original frame, mirror replaced.
Mirror, Wood
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
1890s Era French Louis XV Bronze Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior décor with this exquisite 1890s era French Louis XV bronze neoclassical mirror, a rare antique treasure that embodies the grandeur and refinement of late 19th-c...
Bronze
antique 19th century Rare French gold leaf gilt elegant Louis Quinze mirror
Located in Casteren, NL
This antique French Louis XV mirror has an exceptionally elegant and slender appearance, with a refined vertical silhouette and a beautifully shaped double-curved crest. The soft, fl...
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and finely carved French 19th Century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror with all of its original gilt and beveled mirror plate has carvings of a central top reserve wi...
Mirror, Giltwood
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Mirror, 1970s
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut framed wall mirror By Thomasville USA, 1970s Measures: 29"W x 1.75"D x 53.75"H. Very good original vintage condition.
Walnut
Antique French Régence Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. French Régence style carved giltwood mirror. The rectangular giltwood frame-within-frame border on mirrored glass is of a charming scrollwork design, each corner with a gilt...
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood