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 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
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
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
$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
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
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 Octagonal Form Giltwood Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely French Louis XV style giltwood mirror of octagonal form with a stylized fleur-de-lis central cresting retaining an old, possibly original, mirror plate. The piece is well sc...
Glass, Giltwood
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
Large Paul Ferrante Grapes & Vines Silver Giltwood Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Paul Ferrante Grapes & Vines Silver Giltwood Mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
Georgian Style Distressed Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Louis XV style painted wall mirror is a timeless decorative statement that captures the graceful beauty and refined craftsmanship of French Rococo design. Finished in a ...
Walnut
Elaborate Antique French Gilt Carved Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Gilt Mirror with intricately carved crest with Floral motif, the frame with swirled contrasting bands of gold with contrasting white floral elements on a diamond pattern backg...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
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
French Provincial 18th Century Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
French provincial work from the 18th century. Mercury mirror in carved, gilded wooden frame. Centered on a basket filled with fruit in a vine environment.
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
$1,031Sale 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
$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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, 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
Antique Venetian Gilt Octagonal Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Antique Venetian gilt octagonal mirror. Gilt carved and gessoed octagonal framed mirror with later mercury glass plate. Italy, mid-18th century. Dimensi...
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Cherub and Floral Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French wall mirror was crafted in solid oak circa 1860 and reflects the refined ornamental language of the Louis XV style during the mid-19th century Rococo Revi...
Oak
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
19th Century Italian Giltwood Frame-Mirror, Louis XV Style, Antique
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
Vintage Friedman Bros French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Smoked Glass Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Friedman Bros French Louis XV Rococo Style Gold Gilt Smoked Glass Mirror. Ite...
Glass, Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th Century Louis XV style giltwood mirror.
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental French Louis XV Oil Painted Trumeau Mirror circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental French Louis XV trumeau mirror, circa 1900, exudes timeless elegance and artistic craftsmanship, making it a striking focal point for any sophisticated interior. The ...
Walnut
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
$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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
Romweber Antique French Rococo Louis XV Burl Wood Wall Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique French Rococo Louis XV or Baroque style carved burl wood framed wall mirror By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 32.5"W x 1"D x 48"H. Very good original vin...
Mirror, Burl
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
Pair of Venetian Lacca Povera and Polychrome Giltwood Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV carved giltwood polychrome mirrors with figural crown and ornate floral motif. First half, 18th century. Height 38.5 in.
Giltwood, Mercury Glass, Lacquer
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
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
$30,056Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt-wood Mirrors or Wall Lights Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
Wonderful near 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 ...
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
18th Century Louis XV Wall Mirror in Murano Glass and Wood, France
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian mirror in Murano glass, circa 1930
Silver
French Giltwood Mirror Rococo Style Mirror From Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An elegant French mirror crafted in the style of Louis XV, Rococo. Featuring a richly carved giltwood frame with flowing scrolls, shell motifs, and foliate detailing. The arched cres...
Mirror, Giltwood
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 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
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
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
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
19th-century French Louis XV style giltwood wall mirror with a perforated rocaille crest, a flowery embossed frame, and a flat mirror plate encased.
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
Louis XV style Rectangular mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Beautiful gilt wall mirror with foliage decorations at the corners, the style of Louis XV Measures: 80 cm H x 69 cm W x 9 cm...
Gold Leaf
$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
Louis XVI Style Gilt Wall Mirror with Carved Frame, Rectangular
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (20th Cent) gilt rectangular wall mirror with a simple carved frame
Mirror
French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Dressing Table / Vanity Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th / 20th Century) bronze doré table top dressing table / vanity mirror with a scroll design and easel stand.
Bronze
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
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
Baroque carved wooden beveled mirror in Louis XV style, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Mirror / wood / Baroque / Louis XV Antique Louis XV style mirror with wooden frame and beautiful patina. Hand carved in the early 20th or late 19th century in France...
Mirror, Wood
Large Louis XV Period Rococo Gilt Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful Louis XV period mirror of exceptional scale and in wonderful original condition. Of impressive scale, the arched divided plate within a finely carved giltwood frame rich...
Mirror, Giltwood
$9,500 / item
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite 19th century Italian rectangular carved giltwood mirrors. Each lovely mirror retains most of the original and rich gilt satin finish throughout with delicately carved scrol...
Mirror, 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
$2,489Sale Price|20% Off
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
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