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
French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood armchairs. Each beautiful chair is raised on four cabriole legs with foliate carvings. The front apron i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
A pair of F. Linke designed 20th c French gilt bronze mounted armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 20th century French mahogany and gilt bronze mounted armchairs after a design by Francois Linke . Fine gilt bronze mounts .
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair in Camel Color
This beautifully carved lounge and ottoman set would be a stately accent chair for your living room. We reupholstered this chair and ottoman set in a plush patterned “camel” Italian...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
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Mohair, Upholstery
Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely detailed pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs. Each beautiful armchair is supported by four cabriole legs with scrolled feet and decora...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period patinated armchairs. The golden hued patinated chairs have a light green border throughout and are raised on cabriole legs. The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
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Wood
A set of four French Louis XV 18th century lacquered wood armchairs
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of four Louis XV lacquered woord armchairs circa 1750
Ornated with flowers and leaves, with a red leather upholstery.
18th century, Paris, France
Size: height 36.61 inches, ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chair in Antique Louis Seize Style Solid Beechwood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French armchair solid beechwood, finely carved.
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20th Century German Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Glitwood Salon Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet armchairs, featuring a comfortable curved round backrest topped by carved ribbons, molded serpentine rails leading to open armrests su...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French Louis XV style carved and painted wood armchairs, circa 1860, painted wooden frames with carved floral decoration, upholstered in buttoned silk.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paint
Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Armchairs with Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a dose of sophisticated, French style to your home with this pair of large fauteuils. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the elegant armchairs sit on ca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with richly carved acanthus leaves and lovely finel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil armchairs. Carved fruitwood frame has been refinished. Newly upholstered in navy blue linen with bronze nailheads.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Linen
19th Century French Hand Carved Set of Chair and Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French set of a chair and an armchair hand carved and painted in green and red cream lacquered wood with cabriolet backrest in basket handle decorated with flowers and scrolls. Light...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, in Rechampi Wood, Flower Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of louis XV style armchairs, in rechampi wood, flower fabric
the fabric is not new but in very good condition
a sofa of the same model is also available.
the price is for t...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very elegant sculptural cane armchair with carved floral accents. The curved back makes this very more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has be...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Mahogany Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid mahogany wood frames with dark brown/red stain, oatmeal wool upholstery, clean sc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood High Back Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood high back armchairs. Each is raised by handsome and richly carved ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
French Yummy Soft Leather Upholstered Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of large comfortable carved walnut armchairs having supple soft light orangey brown leather upholstery and finished with muted antiqued brass nailheads. The backs are ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Abalone, Walnut
Burton-Ching Louis XV Style Birch Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Burton-Ching Louis XV Style Birch Arm Chair
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2010s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Spanish Early 20th Century Wooden Fauteuil Armchair with Leather seat
Located in Miami, FL
Distinctive French Louis XVI style fauteuil armchair carved in the neoclassical taste featuring a cane backrest. Highly carved and molded frame with a ribbon accent . Caned back and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
A fine large pair of 19th c gilt carved Louis XV fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine large pair of French 19th century Louis XV gilt carved open armchairs. Covered in a French material
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Antique Original Giltwood Framed French Louis XV Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood framed Fauteuils armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV/XVI Giltwood Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV/XVI giltwood throne armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular fluted tapered legs with top ac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Lovely Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs with Cane Seating
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A quality pair of French 19th century light blue white painted carved cane armchairs. Finely hand carved and extremely comfortable this pair of armchairs features gorgeous sinuous li...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Paint
Louis 15 "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style "fauteuil à la Reine", richly carved with foliage on the top rail of the back and floral motifs on the curved legs. The fineness of the carvings presents e...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French louis XV giltwood arm chairs, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
These fine giltwood chairs are exceptional in quality with excellent
Carving, proportions and gilding. They are original and very sturdy.
The joints are all tight and well construct...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Voltaire Armchair, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Louis XV Voltaire armchair, with a large medallion back, and cabriole legs; painted bluey-green, and upholstered with a colourful, vintage 19...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with large richly carved acanthus leaves and beautiful floral ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each "bergères à oreilles" armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly carved scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs À Chassis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs à Chassis. Each upholstered armchair, à Chassis, which signifies that the upholstery is easily removed and cha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent early 19th century French Louis XV set of 4 armchairs from a parlor suite, richly upholstered in exceptional, early and rare handwoven Au...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Regence Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Regence style giltwood armchair upholstered in leather decorated with nail head trim. Large-scale 19th century French armchair, hand-carved in Regence style. Intricate carving. Beaut...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of four Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely detailed set of four Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs. Each beautiful armchair is supported by four cabriole legs with scrolled feet and de...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style carved and green painted armchairs. Newly upholstered in linen.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair 18th Century Louis XV Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted and carved 18th century armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Unique French Armchair in Antique Louis Quinze Style Wood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular rising backrest frame with rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved, carved frame. Slightly curved frame on curly legs. The s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
By Blanchard
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pair of convertible armchairs with violin backs in molded and carved walnut from the Louis XV period. one of which is signed Blanchard. The armchairs have an elegant deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian Purple Palazzo Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian purple palazzo arm chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer.
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, silk
Color: Purple
Brand: William Switzer
Designer: Charles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Pierce Carved French Louis XV Walnut Salon parlor Chairs Circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of carved French Louis XV armchairs. The chairs date to teh 1870s era and feature pierce-carved crests, something rarely seen with this form of chair. Teh ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of 19th century Louis XV style French wingback armchairs upholstered in luxurious floral pattern, circa 1870. This piece is made of heavily carved walnut with a gold ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Nice Antique Pair Fench Louis XV Armchairs Fauteueills
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antiqe chairs are in good condition as far as the franes are concerned, but will be needing new upholsetry. That means its a great chance to put your touch on them! They each m...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian Louis XV Walnut Armchair c.1770
Located in Sharon, CT
A large beautifully carved Walnut Armchair, Italian late eighteenth century in Louis XV style. Reupholstered.
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis Xv Style Fauteulis
Located in London, GB
A lovely Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils en Cabriolet
These Chairs are very Comfortable and covered in Striped Upholstery
Date C1930
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Attributed Pierre Nogaret, 18th Century
By Pierre Nogaret
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil
18th Century
Attributed Pierre Nogaret Maitre June 1745
Height 41 in Width 26 in Depth 22 in
Cha51
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
19th C. Louis XV Style Caned Arm Chair With Quadrille Coral Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century Louis XV style caned arm chair updated with a beautiful Quadrille print, coral and white seat and lumbar cushions. The hand carved, caned arm chair with hand painted ...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather and White Carved Wood French Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious pair of leather embossed armchairs or fauteuils. Can be used as elegant dining chairs at the head of a table, or armchairs in the livingroom or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Superb Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Paint Decorated Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an exceptional and extremely rare and beautiful pair of over-sized armchairs in the Louis XV style. They are from the 1870s era and are ornately carved with Italian red clay ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fantastic Pair Leather Vintage French Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great carved pair of leather Louis XV French-made armchairs with gorgeous carved oak frames and bright brass nailhead trim. The chairs are in good antique condition with mo...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
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Leather, Oak
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Upholstered in needlepoint, this delightful pair of fauteuil chairs in carved walnut reminds us of a time not so long ago when we took a moment...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Pair Louis XV Revival French Gilded Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
The chairs feature hand-carved decoration a...
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1980s English Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Distress Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Distress Painted Arm Chairs with Gray/Silver Printed Upholstery and Silver Nailhead Trim - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Channel-Tufted Armchair with Carved Frame and Calligraphy Motif Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
Combining the elegance of a Louis XV-style silhouette with a distinctly modern flair, this vintage upholstered armchair stands out with its bold calligraphy-patterned fabric. Crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair French Louis XV Style Open Armchairs with Caned Seats and Backs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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.