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Louis XV Children's Furniture

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
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Low Chair or Child Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add charm to a family friendly living room or nursery with this elegant low chair. Crafted in France circa 1970 and nicely carved, the antique chair ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Low Chair or Child Chair

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Low Chair or Child Chair

Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small four drawer bombe chest featuring Louis XV styling with olive wood and brass drawer pulls. Each drawer is lined with cream and green Florentine paper. Style 122, made i...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Hardwood, Olive

Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand
Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand

Vintage Italian Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Nightstand

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair. This stunning antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair has been profession...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Mohair, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair

Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French oak carved bed with headboard, footboard and two rails. Head, foot and one rail is upholstered. Lovely Louis XV bed that would function beautifully in a children's bedroom or guest room. Wonderful carved detail of flowers, rosettes and scrolls to the aged oakwood patina. Custom mattress vendor can be suggested. The matching head and foot boards could be used as two matching head boards if desired. Wear consistent with age. Wood shows cracks, wear, scratches and losses to exterior edges. Wear, tears and discolorations to upholstered fabric. Wipe with clean dry cloth or feather duster.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c
Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c

Upholstered Bed, Louis XV, 18c

Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted and gilt wooden child's side chairs from the early 20th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery. Created in France during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of this pair of child's chairs features a slightly sinuous back, topped with carved flowers and upholstered with a double welt neutral muslin fabric. The seat, recovered with the same fabric, is resting on four cabriole legs with scrolling feet. This pair of French Louis XV style 1920s chairs...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers
Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers

Pair of 1920s Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Child's Chairs with Carved Flowers

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Miniature Sofa

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming 19th century French Louis XV style diminutive child's armchair features a sculptural giltwood fame carved with scrolls, leaf work and rosettes. The fauteuil has the or...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair

Louis XV Child Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) painted child's arm chair with tapestry upholstered seat and back.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Tapestry

Louis XV Child Arm Chair
Louis XV Child Arm Chair

Louis XV Child Arm Chair

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H 48 in W 79 in D 55 in
Pagwood Pagholz Children's 1960s Little Chair
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Tourcoing, FR
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
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H 47 in W 73 in D 80 in
Antique French Cane Bed Louis XV Sleigh Style
Located in Buxton, GB
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H 45.28 in W 63 in D 78.75 in
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H 43 in W 39.5 in D 80.75 in
Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Painted French Louis XV style bed C 1920.
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H 49.5 in W 58.25 in D 83 in
Mid-19th Century Child’s Grain Painted Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Nantucket, MA
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H 20.75 in W 17.5 in D 8 in
French Louis XV style upholstered bed with curved footboard C 1930.
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Pair of Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Vanity Chairs
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Pair of Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Vanity Chairs

Pair of Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Vanity Chairs

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 18 in
Vintage Italian Louis XV Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Dresser
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian child-sized/ miniature petite commode or jewelry chest, circa 1980s. Made from olive wood with a shaped top, on conforming case of three stacked wallpaper lined drawers, rais...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Vintage Italian Louis XV Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Dresser
Vintage Italian Louis XV Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Dresser

Vintage Italian Louis XV Olive Wood Miniature Bombe Chest Commode Dresser

H 19 in W 12 in D 20 in
French 1750s Louis XV Period Carved Apprentice Chair with Foliage Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
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H 19 in W 15.5 in D 14.25 in
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Upholstered Child's Chair with Carved Flowers
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French Louis XV Style 19th Century Upholstered Child's Chair with Carved Flowers

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Upholstered Child's Chair with Carved Flowers

H 29.25 in W 28.75 in D 20 in
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Child Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add charm to a family friendly living room or nursery with this elegant kid's chair. Crafted in France circa 1960 and heavily carved, the antique child chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Child Chair

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H 26.25 in W 14 in L 26.25 in
Carved Oak Child's Chair with Caning, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
This adorable child's chair looks like the seat of honor. Turned and blocked stiles capped with knob finials secure a caned back with a pierced frame of carved grapes on a vine flowi...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Carved Oak Child's Chair with Caning, circa 1880
Carved Oak Child's Chair with Caning, circa 1880

Carved Oak Child's Chair with Caning, circa 1880

H 37.25 in W 16.75 in D 17 in
Unusual 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Type Child's Chair
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Newly reupholstered in a great color this French Child's Bergere features well carved cabriole legs and apron supporting the seat and an elegant curved backrest.
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Unusual 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Type Child's Chair
Unusual 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Type Child's Chair

Unusual 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Bergere Type Child's Chair

H 24 in W 18 in D 22 in
Pair of Harlequin Twin Beds
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Louis XV style twin beds with harlequin fabric upholstered headboards, neck rolls, and bedspreads. Fabric is taupe, aqua, and teal. Be...
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1950s Vintage Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Harlequin Twin Beds
Pair of Harlequin Twin Beds

Pair of Harlequin Twin Beds

H 36 in W 36 in D 82 in
Louis XV French Walnut Cradle, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
This delicately carved, walnut cradle features an oval, lattice basket supported by bowed posts terminating in tripod feet. The feet begin with acanthus ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Children's Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV French Walnut Cradle, circa 1880
Louis XV French Walnut Cradle, circa 1880

Louis XV French Walnut Cradle, circa 1880

H 31 in W 48 in D 22 in
Antique French Childs Size Cane Back Wing Chair
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French child's size cane back wing chair Double cane, with original chippy finish. Strong and solid cane is in great condition. We made a linen cover with ruffles for the se...
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Antique French Childs Size Cane Back Wing Chair
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H 28 in W 18.5 in D 18 in
Louis XV Style Petite Gilded Vanity Chairs in Off-White Silk on Giltwood Frames
Located in New York, NY
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Gold Leaf

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Louis XV Style Petite Gilded Vanity Chairs in Off-White Silk on Giltwood Frames

H 33 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Child's Chair with Cushion and Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French walnut child's chair from the 19th century features a slightly slanted and curved back with pierced splat. This small size side chair from circa 1860-1870 is raised on two cabriole legs in the front, reminiscent of the Louis XV era, and two straight legs in the back. The skirt is nicely scalloped on three sides. The cane seat is adorned with a light blue cushion, tided to the sides with tassels. The chinoiserie scene on the cushion depicts two young people in a lovely pastoral setting, with the young girl on a swing.
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French 19th Century Louis XV Style Child's Chair with Cushion and Cane Seat
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Child's Chair with Cushion and Cane Seat

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Child's Chair with Cushion and Cane Seat

H 24.25 in W 13 in D 12 in

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