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 Louis XV Style Stripped Oak Hand-Carved Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Louis XV style bed is beautifully crafted in solid oak, with a softly stripped finish that brings out the natural grain, warmth, and movement of the wood. The graceful ...
Oak
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available) Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h...
Walnut
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
Antique Walnut Louis XV Style Full Size Bed with Metal Rails
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Walnut Carved Full size French bed Headboard, footboard with metal rails. (original rails not available) Overall size: 58”w x 81”d x 61”h...
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Painted Bed Full Size
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Welcome to bloomhomeinc we stock over 2000 items, please scroll down and click view sellers other items to see more! Antique French bed in oyster w...
Wood, Walnut
A Louis XV style Painted and Carved Wood Full-Size Bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring a shaped and tufted upholstered headboard with button detailing, this bed frame is accented with scrolling foliate carving, cabriole legs, and a carved low footboard with l...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique single bed, made circa 1900 Louis XV style and padded, with an ecru fabric. This bed was used very few, so the fabric is very clean, like new (it has been redone few years ago), a very light stain on one of the bed rails (please see last photo) This bed or banquette needs a custom bedding...
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Provincial Style Walnut Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial-style (19/20th Century) walnut full size bed with floral carving (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Daybed or Single Bed Upholstered Button Back French Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Daybed or Single Bed Upholstered Button Back French Early 20th Century In lovely condition. Button Back This will work as a Daybed with cushions...
Upholstery, Wood
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Twin Size Bed Frames - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming pair of late 19th century French Louis XV style twin beds sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid walnut with double caned headboards and footboards, the frames di...
Cane, Walnut
A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Twin Beds, C. 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each bed features a painted frame with scrolling rococo-style carvings, including cabriole feet, shaped rails, and floral accents typical of the Louis XV revival. Both the headboard ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV King Size Headboard, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and silver gi...
Cherry, Lacquer
Sage Green Damask Upholstered Distressed White Painted King Size Headboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless elegance and refined charm into your bedroom with this sage green damask upholstered king size headboard. Featuring a beautifully distressed white painted frame, this ...
Walnut
A French Louis XV style painted twin bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The frame with typically shaped crests with carved details supporting the upholstered headboard and footboard, all resting on short cabriole legs joined by side rails. Footboard: 31...
Wood, Paint
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut twin beds, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair will add warmth to your children's room or a guest room! Dating to the early 20th-century, these bed frames are crafted with classic European proportions and include a be...
Wood, Walnut
A French Louis XV style walnut and burl walnut full size bed, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French full-size bed executed in the Louis XV style, constructed of walnut and richly figured burl walnut veneers. The shaped headboard and footboard display flowing rococo lines, mo...
Walnut, Burl
Headboard carved and gilded Gold Zecchino Luigi XV Italy, 18th cent
Located in Prato, IT
A Masterpiece in Baroque Style Immerse yourself in the luxury and opulence of the 18th century with this magnificent Baroque-style headboard, a true piece of art that will transform ...
Gold Leaf
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style French Painted Bed Frames
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of early 20th century French Louis XV style green painted twin size bed frames. Nicely detailed with carved flower decoration and gilt trim. Sturdy frames with some paint loss...
Beech, Paint
New Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Louis XV style black ebonized mahogany Queen bed.
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
French Carved Queen Sized Tufted Louis XV Style Heaboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style tufted headboard showcases the opulence and romance of 18th-century France. Expertly carved from solid hardwood, the frame features flowing rococ...
Walnut
French Inlaid Carved Walnut Mother of Pearl Bed Attributed to R.J. Horner
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French inlaid carved walnut bed attributed to the esteemed R.J. Horner is a masterclass in antique furniture design, offering a stunning fusion of luxury and fine craftsmanship....
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique French King Cane Bed, Louis XV Style, Italy, 1940
Located in Buxton, GB
Exquisite Antique French-Style Cane Bed Bring a touch of timeless elegance and European charm to your bedroom with this stunning antique-style bed frame. A beautiful interpretati...
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Lacquered Frame bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful bed has its original creme lacquered color, the inside dimensions for the spring box is 31.5 x 74.5
Wood
Contemporary Louis XV Style King Bed with Custom Carving from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini’s take on a traditional Louis XV bed can be specified in any size with custom carving on the headboard and footboard. Costantini has been a trusted source for custom f...
Wood, Fabric
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Custom-Made Steel and Brass King Size Headboard Vesey Style
By John Vesey
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Louis XV style custom-made steel and brass king size headboard, in the sought-after Vesey style, is a striking blend of French elegance and modern craftsmanship. Designed with e...
Brass, Steel
French Louis XV Provincial Bleached Full Bed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial-style (19/20th Century) bleached full size bed. (Includes: headboard, footboard, and rails)
Wood
Louis XV Style Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Louis XV style bed in chestnut wood, satinwood, and caning. This bed is shaped like a butterfly. Richly carved, this bed is of very high quality and in good condition. 20th ...
Cane, Wood
Hand-Carved Italian Walnut Bed with Upholstered Headboard – Queen Size
By Lago
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant Italian hand-carved bed is meticulously crafted in solid walnut by multigenerational master artisans near Venice. The refined silhouette features a gently arched and uph...
Textile, Velvet, Wood
20th Century, Louis XV Style, Single Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved, colored and polished gold-plated. Low foot and high headboard with rocaille crowning, double braided. Everything is done by hand. (H-Kw-4).
Beech
Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
Wood
French Louis XV Red and Gold Twin Headboard
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style bleached and carved twin size headboard with tufted red damask upholstery (includes: headboard only)
Damask
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
Located in London, Park Royal
The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French ...
Wood
The Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From the Signature Reproduction Range of La Maison London this bed is hand-carved by master craftsmen in The Parisienne Bed is a witty example of the LX...
Wood
Beautiful French Turn of the Century Bed Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What a beautiful bed, it the picture speak for it self.
Wood
Pair Tufted French Louis XV Painted Silk/Damask Paint Decorated Twin Size Beds
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Tufted Beds – 1940s-1950s Elegance This exquisite pair of French Louis XV style twin beds from the 1940s–1950s captur...
Walnut
Louis XV Style French Golden Walnut Bed The bed has a superbly carved crest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Louis XV Style French Golden Walnut Bed The bed has a superbly carved crest on the Footboard and a smaller matching one on the Headboard, the carved decoration is repeated on the fe...
Walnut
Louis XV Headboard, Queen
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV-style headboard is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Available in King, Queen and twin sizes. Custom dimensions, f...
Metal
Louis XV Style Painted Bed
Located in London, Park Royal
Rocaille Louis XV style bed made by La Maison London, hand carved in solid wood and hand painted in a Provençal yellow ochre with white highlights. Take a 200 x 210 cm mattress (78 inches x 82 inches). We also supply handmade mattresses.
Wood, Paint
A Louis XV Style Marquetry Double Bed, Attributed to François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Double Bed, Attributed to François Linke, Paris. The serpentine shaped headboard with arched pediment mounted with gilt-bronze rocaill...
Bronze
Headboard carved and gilded Gold Zecchino Luigi XV Italy, 18th cent
Located in Prato, IT
Elegant Louis XV Double Bed Headboard Add a touch of royalty and timeless charm to your sleeping area with this stunning vintage headboard. Featuring high-quality craftsmanship, this...
Gold Leaf
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered and Giltwood Headboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. upholstered and giltwood headboard. The headboard displays an impressive and most decorative carved giltwood top crown. The top cro...
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Louis XV-Style Beige Wooden Leather Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (1st half 20th Century) daybed with white distressed painted finish having carved embellishments, and beige leather upholstered headboard, footboard, and base a...
Wood
Bed And 2 Nightstands In Louis XV Style Martin Varnish
Located in Beaune, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style mahogany bed circa 1870/1880 and its two bedside tables. Richly carved with shells, scrolls, acanthus leaves and rockeries. In the 2 panels of the bed, you...
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Napoleon III Ornately Carved Bed Stead Frames in Walnut
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1880 Louis XV Style, Napoleon III hand carved walnut bed frames A lovely pair of original hand made in France, Waln...
Walnut
Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From the Signature Reproduction Range of La Maison London this bed is hand-carved by master craftsmen in The Parisienne Bed is a witty example of the LXV design with its lilting line...
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Style Bed
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful bed in Louis XV style. Solid beechwood, finely engraved, with colored hand painting and gilded. (H-Kw-1).
Wood, Beech
Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From the Signature Reproduction Range of La Maison London this bed is hand-carved by master craftsmen in The Parisienne Bed is a witty example of the LXV design with its lilting line...
Wood
High Quality Double Bed in the antique Louis Quinze Style beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved, colored and gilt gilded. Low foot and high headboard quilted, curved backrest frame and open rocaille crowning. Everythi...
Beech
Louis XV Headboard, King
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV-style headboard is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. It is handcrafted in New Orleans. Available in King, Queen and Twin sizes. Inquire for Full...
Metal
Louis XV Headboard, Twin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV-style headboard is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Available in king, queen and twin sizes. Custom dimensions, fi...
Metal
A French Louis XV style Painted Full Size Bed, C. 1930.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This elegant early 20th-century French Louis XV style bed features a carved wooden frame and a soft painted finish. The shapely headboard is upholstered in new fabric, offering a fre...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Louis XV Headboard, Twin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful Louis XV-style headboard is part of the custom Tara Shaw Maison collection. Handcrafted in New Orleans. Available in king, queen and twin sizes. Custom dimensions, fi...
Metal