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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French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench w/ Gilt Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Needs New Upholstery This French Louis XV style upholstered bench, crafted in walnut and dating to the 1920s, showcases the graceful elegance...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Bombay Writing Table Desk
Kingwood
19th-C. French Louis XV Cerused Oak Marble Top Demilune Buffet / Cabinet / Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this piece! It is a French Louis XV style demilune cab8net with marble top. It has a cerused oak finish with three pull out drawers. The feet have brass caps. The front has ve...
Marble
Antique French Sideboard Server Buffet Carved Dark Oak Louis XV c. early 20th c
Located in Tyler, TX
~~SUPERB Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Server, Sideboard or Buffet~~ This is a beautiful example of an antique French Country oak Louis XV style server, sideboard or buf...
Oak
1789 Green Floral Painted Cupboard
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Tyrolean Wardrobe Technical information: Period: 1789 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Spruce Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 162 cm (178 cm with frame) 63.78 in (70.08 in with fra...
Fir
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Porters Chair in cream painted finish. Some staining and small tares to upholstery, as shown in the pictures this chair will need...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,862Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
18th Century Walnut French Open Armchair in 19th Century Wild Strawberry Tapestr
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th Century Walnut open armchair. Reupholstered in 19th Century Tapestry featuring Wild Strawberry Plants. Excellent Patination. France, Circa 1780.
Tapestry, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Hand-Painted Curio Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood, Original Curved Glass, Brass Accents, Original Skeleton Key Style: French Louis XV This elegant curio vitrine ...
Brass
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial, French Country, or Louis XV style harvest farm extension dining table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorge...
Maple
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa.
Textile, Giltwood
Antique French Pair of Walnut & Marble Top Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A refined pair of French marble top side tables, bedside tables, or nightstands, crafted in richly figured walnut with elegant gilt-bronze mounts. Each features two drawers with ring...
Marble, Ormolu
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
19thC French Demilune 2 Drawer Table with Marquetry and Inlay
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular French demilune table with two drawers that pull out differently. They pivot on the outside corners so you get the benefit of the entire drawer which is locked in so it c...
Maple, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Daybed W Nancy Corzine Matelassé Fabric
Wood, Down
French Louis XV Beechwood Duchesse Brisee Chaise by P. Remy ca. 1765
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV PERIOD CHAISE LONGUE (OR DUCHESSE BRISÉE) Executed by Pierre Rémy (French, 1724-1798) Carved beechwood, upholstery Stamped P * REMY four times 39 1/8" H x 16 3/4" H (to s...
Upholstery, Beech
$210Sale Price|30% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Stool Foot Rest Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XV stool, foot rest or ottoman. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with carved floral, scalloped, and acanthus accents, and a Neoclassical floral rose and ...
Fabric, Walnut
French Late 19th Century Oak Corner Bookcase
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A breathtaking late 19th century Louis XV-style corner bookcase from France once part of a grand library, all hand-crafted in oak offering both open shelving and closed storage. The ...
Metal
19th C. American Empire Mahogany Foldtop Console Table Card Table, Circa 1840s
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th-century American Empire mahogany game or card table, featuring a serpentine flip-top and a harp-shaped base. Style: American Empire Material: Mahogany wood and flame mahogan...
Mahogany
Louis XV Style Carved Armchair -19° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
beautiful armchair à la Reine, in white lacquered wood Very beautiful armchair resting on 4 arched legs velvet upholstery decorated with flowers and acanthus leaves in very good cond...
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Armoire
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful French Armoire from the 18th Century, it is made of flamed walnut. It has a drawer at the base.
Walnut
Louis XV Style Kingwood Floral Marquetry Cartonnier with Bronze Mounts
Located in Nashville, TN
A robust Louis Xv styled cartonnier of kingwood and floral marquetry ( inlay ) .Excellent color and patina. The outer veneers laid over heavy solid French oak boards ( giving signi...
Bronze
$2,823Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Royal Delft Blue & White Ceramic Table Lamps, 1905, New Pleated Silk Shades
By Royal Delft, Amitābha Studio
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A refined matched pair of antique Dutch ceramic lamps made from Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles) Louis XV–style baluster vases, hand-painted in rich cobalt blue tones with floral car...
Brass
French 18th Century Massive Louis XV Carved Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Louis XV period (18th century) French solid walnut armoire with stylized carvings that trace the dramatic paneled doors and serpentine apron, giving this large storage piece its hist...
Iron
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Venetian Style Italian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Wood
$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Display Cabinet 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press or display cabinet, circa last quarter 20th century. Made of mahogany featuring baroque styling wi...
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with carved solid walnut cabriole legs. Measu...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Armoire Cupboard Linen Cabinet Bonnetiere Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Louis XV Oak Armoire, Wardrobe, Bonnetiere, Cupboard or Cabinet ~~c. 1900 Perfect statement piece that can accommodate any number of storage needs...
Oak
Antique French Chest of Drawers Commode Serpentine Carved Oak Louis XV c.1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers or Commode~~1930s This is a SUPERB example of an antique French Country oak Louis XV style ches...
Oak
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
Linen, Giltwood
French 18th Century Louis XV Solid Walnut & Inlay Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French Provincial armoire from the 18th century is absolutely breathtaking in every detail. Stylistically the armoire reflects Louis XV taste, with a number of unexpected featu...
Steel
Mid-Century New York B.Altman French Louis XV Style Credenza Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French Louis XV style credenza or sideboard with a pull out serving surface. It was hand hewn piece commissioned by the prominent New York retailer, B. Altman. ...
Fruitwood
19th Century Fruitwood Marquetry Inlaid and Marble Commode in Louis XV Style
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (late 19th century) French commode in the Louis XV style with floral marquetry inlay to the two drawer fronts and parquetry inlaid sides, foliate ormolu bronze mounts, a...
Marble, Bronze
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
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an ope...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made from mahogany with birdseye maple and hand painted floral details. Features four dov...
Marble
French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood, copper / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated French Louis XV-style tall chest of drawers, crafted circa 1950. This refined piece is executed ...
Copper
French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and inviting, this French Louis XV style chaise lounge offers a refined balance of comfort and classic design. The gracefully contoured frame features a gently arched backres...
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Painted Armoire, Oak & Brass, Louis XV Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French painted Armoire w/ chicken wire. The armoire is painted in shades of aqua marine and antique white. You can see the wood underneath as well. There are two doors tha...
Brass
Italian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Curved Bench, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Curved Bench, 19th Century An elegant Italian Louis XV style curved bench with beautifully carved cabriole legs joined by an undulating stret...
Linen, Wood, Paint
A Pair of Danish Antique Pine Stools, Late 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
This elegant pair of antique wooden stools can also serve as side tables or pedestals, showcasing a refined classical silhouette. Each piece features a square seat with a nude suede ...
Suede, Fabric, Textile, Pine
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage Pair French Louis Revival Ormolu Mounted Occasional Tables 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of vintage French Louis Revival ormolu mounted side tables, mid 20th century in date. The oval shaped top tables are framed with decorative ormolu borders a...
Ormolu
Antique French Louis Revival Floral Marquetry Console / Card Table 19thCentury
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV Revival ormolu mounted king wood, burr walnut and floral marquetry shaped rectangular console / card table, circa 1870 in date. The shape...
Walnut
French Louis XV Writing Desk, Ebonized Mahogany, Leather, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from France in a transitional style. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. The desk has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous French po...
Brass
An Antique French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A carved Carrara Marble antique 19th century Louis XV style "Tres Coquilles" fireplace. The Cantered console jambs with scrolled panels and surmounted by a carved shell. The serpenti...
Carrara Marble
French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional carving and graceful style Of this sofa is special. It is well made and The upholstery is best quality with a designer Fabric in a silk velvet. It is in the Louis XV...
Walnut
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely d...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 82.5"W x 19"D x 32.25"H. Carved so...
Cherry
Fine French Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Bacchanale Clock
Located in New York, NY
Fine French 19th century gilt bronze figural Louis XV style clock. The crest showing a pair of Bacchanale subject putti, one reclining on a naturalistic rocky outcropping with a chal...
Bronze
$822Sale Price|30% Off
Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marquetry Bedside Tables, Early 20th Century
Located in BÉTERA, ES
This elegant pair of bedside tables dates from the early 20th century and is crafted in the Louis XV style. Each piece features fine marquetry decoration on the drawer fronts, compos...
Bronze
Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs, Carved Wood, Pale Blue Linen, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant pair of Louis XV style bergère chairs featuring carved solid wood frames with a charming weathered finish. Newly upholstered in a soft, natural pale blue linen, the chairs ar...
Linen, Wood, Paint
A Large Antique French Louis XV Style Italian Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and very well carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara Marble. The large and deep serpentine shelf with Rococo frieze beneath of carved central cartouche with shell...
Carrara Marble
Henredon Dutch Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Lighted Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak and burl wood, with glass front doors and sides, and original...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Sheepskin Bergère
Located in Houston, TX
18th-century French Louis XV polychrome and giltwood bergère newly upholstered in a charcoal sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: France Materials: Gilt-wood, Velvet Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1920’s $7,...
Velvet, Wood
$4,320 / set
Pair of French Wingback Armchairs w/ Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved bleached walnut wingback armchairs w/ matching ottomans. The chairs and ottomans stand on cabriole legs with rams head feet. The chairs are newly upholstered in...
Linen, Walnut
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
Oak
Louis XV Console Table, Giltwood and Marble, Hand-Carved, Circa 1730
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Louis XV-style console table is a magnificent example of the Rococo aesthetic, characterized by its intricate carvings, elegant curves, and luxurious gilding. Crafte...
Marble
$1,995Sale Price|20% Off
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
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