Louis XV Armchairs
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
Number in Set: Set of 8
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Spring Cushions
Dimensions:
42”H x 23”W x 22”D
Seat Height 19”
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Made to Order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair in Antique Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair Upholstered in Fortuny Fabrics with Antique Brass Nail Heads Trim at Seat and Inside Oval Back and Arm Rest, Finished in Antiqued Painted...
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2010s American Louis XV Armchairs
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French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden And Fabric Bergere Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair In French Antiques Louis XV Design Style composed of a Wooden Structure adorned With Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
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Set of Eight Louis XV Style Armchairs
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A handsome set of eight, carved and polished Louis XV style walnut dining/ armchairs with caned backs and loose fitted seat cushion in Cowtan and Tout "Jaguare Café" with Lee Jofa tr...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
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The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration.
The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style.
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Louis Xv armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chateau d'Ax, Theodore Alexander, and Beauvais Royal Manufactory. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $3,415.
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