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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Early 20th Century Savonerie Rug Decorated With Flower Garlands
Located in Firenze, IT
The French manufacture of the Savonnerie was the most prestigious European manufacturer of pile-knotted carpets. The manufacture originated in a carpet factory created in a disused s...
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Antique French Savonnerie Rug in the Style of Louis XV
Located in New York, NY
An antique French Savonnerie rug handmade during the early 20th century in the Louis XV style.
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Antique French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry with Louis XV Style, La Danse
By François Boucher, Jean-Baptiste Huet
Located in Dallas, TX
77763, antique French Aubusson pastoral tapestry with Louis XV style, La Danse. Drawing inspiration from Jacques-Nicolas Juillard, Jean-Baptiste Huet, and François Boucher, this hand...
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Sumptuous Red Background Savonnerie in Louis XV Style
Located in Firenze, IT
The French manufacture of Savonnerie was the most prestigious European manufacture of pile-knotted carpets. The manufacture originated in a carpet factory created in an abandoned soa...
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1750s Antique French Tapestry Cartoon by Francois Boucher 4'9"x8'6" Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th Century French Tapestry ( 4'9" x 8'6" - 144 x 260 cm ) Portion of cartoon from La Musique - Designed by Francois Boucher. Beauvais, French Royal Tapestry Workshop under t...
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Blue Persian Nain 6La Kork Wool and Silk Rug Signed Habibian
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
78774 Signed Habibian Persian Nain Kork Wool and Silk Rug, 05'01 x 06'08. Habibian Nain rugs, named after the esteemed family of master rug weavers in Nain, Iran, represent a pinnacl...
Kork, Silk
Contemporary Louis XV Style Aubusson in Ivory, Rose, Blue and Grey
Located in New York, NY
A handmade contemporary reproduction of the timeless French Aubusson carpet in the style of Louis XV. The floral pattern consists of colors including rose, blue, and grey, over an Iv...
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1950's Turkish Silk Hereke Carpet Tapestry with Metallic Threads
Located in Dallas, TX
77153 Vintage Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestry, 01'11 x 02'08. Turkish Silk Metallic Souf Hereke Tapestries are exquisite masterpieces blending silk's luxurious elegance with the shimmering allure of metallic threads, originating from Turkey's renowned town of Hereke and crafted through traditional techniques passed down through generations. They boast intricate designs inspired by Turkish cultural heritage, featuring elaborate floral patterns, geometric shapes, and motifs symbolizing wealth, prosperity, and spirituality. The addition of metallic threads like gold or silver enhances their opulence, creating a radiant glow that mesmerizes viewers. Highly prized for their craftsmanship and historical significance, these tapestries adorn palaces, museums, and private residences, serving as cherished heirlooms and symbols of luxury and refinement, embodying the essence of Turkish culture and inviting admiration from all who encounter them. In a graceful homage to Louis XIV style, this hand-knotted Turkish silk metallic souf Hereke prayer rug...
Silver
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Sickle Leaf Tabriz Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz room size carpet handmade during the mid-20th century with a sickle leaf and vine scroll design over a black field. This classic pattern can also be found on the 17th century Persian carpet that is considered the most expensive rug...
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Antique European Carpet, Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
This coarsely knotted carpet with glossy wool has a simple large spiral acanthus design in teal n the warm brown ground. The main salmon-brown border shows more...
Wool
Antique Golden Persian Floral Mahal Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
72864 Antique Persian Mahal Rug, 09'04 x 13'03. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Mahal rug, a true testament to the exquisite craft...
Wool
Antique European Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
An antique European tapestry from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Wool
19th Century French Aubusson Handwoven Floral Tapestry Rug with Medallion Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room or dining area with this exquisite antique Aubusson rug, handwoven in the city of Aubusson, France, circa 1870. Measuring over 13 by 10 feet, this exceptional ...
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1750s Beige Scene Pictorial Pair of French Beauvais Tapestries 2'9" x 7'6" Rug
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18th Century French Beauvais Tapestries 2'9" x 7'6" - 83 x 228 Pair of Scenic Antique 18th Century Beauvais French Tapstries, Circa Date: 1750s. This exquisite French fla...
Silk
Antique Turkish Kirshehir Rug
Located in Closter, NJ
Kirshehir is a town in central Anatolia located between Kayseri and Ankara. The rugs woven there utilize excellent quality wool and often feature vibrant colors such as a distinctiv...
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VIA COMO 'Louis' Rug Carpet Hand Knotted French Wool Silk 6x9 One of a Kind RARE
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Louis' Rug - Size 6' x 9' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
Wool, Silk
Palatial 18th Century Neoclassical Aubusson Rug with Medallion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime period flat-weave square 18th century French carpet. A central medallion of double concentric paterae in gradient blue and olive ...
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W 96 in L 120 in
Savonnerie Rug 8'0" x 10'0"
Located in New York, NY
Fine French Savanory Weave Rug, Hand Knotted Design: Center Medalion The Savonnerie manufactory was the most prestigious European manufactory of knotted-pile carpets, enjoying ...
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W 36 in L 60 in
Vintage Savonnerie Style Rug
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Recreation of a Classic French designs using the finest of materials and skilled weavers. This thick plush handwoven rug exudes the feeling of the best in European style and quality....
Wool
W 99 in L 135 in
Antique Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven, Antique Savonerrie Rug circa 1890 France.
Wool
W 31 in L 37 in
Mehraban Antique French Tapestry
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
With its timeless sophisticated details of gold, neutral, green, and brown, this antique French Tapestry illustrates a playing dog and bird. A flatweave wool material is a brilliant ...
Tapestry, Wool
H 88.19 in W 74.02 in D 0.2 in
Pretty antique French Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Elevate your space with a stunning antique Aubusson-style tapestry from the early 20th century. Meticulously woven on a jacquard loom using a blend of luxurious wool and cotton, this...
Wool, Cotton
W 127 in L 187 in
Vintage Persian Wool and Silk Nain 10'7 x 15'7
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Finely woven in a combination of wool and silk to create a classically beautiful rug. Nain’s are the ne plus ultra of vintage Persian rugs. Ultra-fine. Ultra-velvety (from Kurk wool)...
Wool, Silk
Nazmiyal Collection Antique French Aubusson Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug, country of origin / rug type: French rug, Circa date: 18th Century. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 8 ft 3 in (1.93 m x 2.51 m)
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W 68.5 in L 45 in
French Art Deco Rug in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Maurice Dufrêne, André Arbus, Jules Leleu, Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful French Art Deco carpet/modernist carpet with great geometric design and fantastic colors (cream, black, lavender, purple, blue, and green.) This great French Art Deco geometric rug...
Wool
H 43.71 in W 35.44 in D 0.24 in
Pretty antique french Aubusson tapestry
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful antique French Aubusson tapestry featuring a view of a woman showing a bird in the nature in the woods. With nice natural colours in the hues of yellow, green, pink, o...
Wool, Silk
H 41.74 in W 63 in D 0.28 in
pretty antique French medieval design Aubusson style Jacquard tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
"Experience the timeless elegance of 'Scènes Galantes,' a stunning early 20th century French tapestry featuring a medieval design inspired by the 15th-century masterpiece from the Cl...
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H 64.97 in W 117.33 in D 0.2 in
Pretty Large Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
Wool, Cotton
H 37.8 in W 68.12 in D 0.24 in
Pretty Vintage French Aubusson Style Jacquard Tapestry « pastoral loves »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Introducing a magnificent 20th-century tapestry that captures the essence of the gentle joys of life, festivities, music, and above all, love. Set against a rustic backdrop, shepherd...
Wool, Cotton, Acrylic
H 4 in W 17 in D 17 in
Decorative Vintage Tapestry Pillow, Louis XV Hunting - II Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
78620 Decorative Vintage Tapestry Pillow, 01'05 x 01'05. Emanating timeless style of Louis XV with incredible detail and texture, this decorative vintage tapestry pillow is a captiv...
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H 4 in W 17 in D 17 in
Decorative Vintage Tapestry Pillow, Louis XV Hunting - II Francois Boucher
Located in Dallas, TX
78618 Decorative Vintage Tapestry Pillow, 01'05 x 01'05. Emanating timeless style of Louis XV with incredible detail and texture, this decorative vintage tapestry pillow is a captiv...
Wool
W 78.75 in L 114.18 in
Louis XV Style Rug In The Taste Of The Savonnerie
Located in BARSAC, FR
French wool rug in the Louis XV style decorated with foliage and floral motifs. CIRCA 1950 Good quality Good condition, no traces of wear, no stains,...
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H 98.43 in W 116.54 in L 98.43 in
20th Century Aubusson Rug by Maxime Fougerol
Located in Paris, FR
Handwoven rug crafted by Aubusson Manufactory in the 1950s, decorated with polychrome bouquets of flowers, acanthus leaves and foliated scrolls, in 18th century taste. Signed: M. FOU...
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W 210 in L 146 in
Large French Style Room Size Aubusson Rug
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Large French style room size Aubusson rug Size: 17'6" x 12'2" (210 inches x 146 inches) Beautiful light natural color background, with shades of taupe, brown, dusty rose, leafy gre...
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H 181 in W 140 in L 181 in
Very Large Handmade 12’ x 15’ French Aubusson or Savonnerie Style Opulent Rug
By Savonnerie
Located in Tustin, CA
Very palatial, handmade, approximately 12’ x 15’, grand French Aubusson or Savonnerie style, estate wool rug with an ivory color background features rich flora...
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Antique French Aubusson Palace Size Rug with Rococo Louis XV Savonnerie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76903 Antique French Aubusson Palace Size Rug with Rococo Louis XV Savonnerie Style. This French Aubusson rug features romantic florals against an ivory-beige and pale green field. C...
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Louis XV Style Floral Needlepoint Rug
Located in Asheville, NC
Room sized hand-stitched needlepoint rug in a flamboyant Rococo style with floral bouquets, arabesques, shells and ribbons, beautiful floral bouquet in the ivory ground center medall...
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