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.
Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XV
Pair 19th Century French Regence Carved Walnut "Fauteuils de Confessional"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, den or office with this large pair of antique wing-back fauteuils. Crafted in France circa 1880, each "Fauteuil de Confessional" stands on elegant cabriole le...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of solid walnut Century armchairs made by Century of North Carolina and are in good condition with minimal wear and signs of use. The chairs have beautiful up...
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1990s American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Style Shepherdesses
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French Louis XV-style shepherdess chairs is crafted from solid walnut, a wood prized for its durability and intricate carving capabilities. The fram...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Beech Fauteuils in Dedar Silk Stripe, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the frame of a Louis chair. The gorgeous beechwood is perfectly-aged and was ripe for something cool and Classic, so we chose a beautiful silk fab...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Wood Arm Chairs to Refinish DIY - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Wood Arm Chairs to Refinish DIY - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered armrests, gold distressed finish, cabriole legs, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French carved walnut early Rococo style armchair with wings and interior armrest.
Fauteuil en confessionnal in French.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Off-White Crackle Painted Gilded Red SIlk Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair Louis XV-style crackle painted armchairs with red silk upholstery and subtle gold leaf highlights. The chairs are in good vintage condition with minor signs of ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut, Leather and Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique fruitwood armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1760, and would make an elegant addition to a living room, study or library...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, Carved Wood & Tapestry, France, c. 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive pair of armchairs in the Louis XV revival tradition, crafted from carved wood and showcasing ornate floral tapestry upholstery, elegant cabriole legs, and a refined Fre...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Bergére Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) green painted and gilt rope carved trimmed bergere Armchairs with Ikat-style blue cut velvet and beige satin upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Lovely Pair of St. Tropez Painted & Silk French Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of elegant French Louis XV painted carved armchairs upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found in St. Tropez in France. Beautiful muted tones of pale green and go...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV style painted Armchairs with red silk Upholstery A Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
One of two pairs available as separate listings.
This is a superb pair Louis XV-style crackle painted armchairs with red silk upholstery and subtle gold leaf highlights. The chairs...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Louis XV Style Oval Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
A mixed pair (one with arms) of Louis XV style oval back chairs paint finished in silver cream with Brunschwig & Fils cotton and silk small patterned leaf design in a pale aqua marine color upholstery.
Dimensions of chair without arms...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Sheffield, MA
Distinctive vintage Louis XV style hand carved armchair having open and down swept arms and elegant cabriole legs. Upholstery shows wear and some staining.
M...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Bleached Fruitwood Louis XV Armchair Upholstered In Silk
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV armchair in bleached fruitwood. Beautifully carved with a good patina, newly upholstered in a stone coloured textured silk.
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1740s Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Pale Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant pair of Louis XV style fruitwood armchairs upholstered in a soft, delicate pale green velvet, will add an elegant touch to any living room or office. The intricate carvings on the frames mimic the floral decoration seen on 16th-17th century French furniture...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
1900s Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs, carved walnut with floral motif
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs from the 20th century, walnut hand-carved with floral motifs and threads. The two armchairs are sturdy and in good condition of upholstery, ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage JB Van Sciver French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage JB Van Sciver French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 24" W x 26" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Superb Pair of Hand-woven Tapestry French Tall Back Louis XV Throne Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful, large, and very tall pair of chairs in a hand-woven tapestry or perhaps Aubusson upholstery depicting whimsical scenery. The chairs have minor signs of age and u...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved distressed frames. Upholstered seats, backs and arm rests. 40" h x 27" w x 28 1/4" d. Seat height 19".
Condition
Scratches. Stains to upholstery. Minor pulls to upholstery.
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1990s Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Creme Painted Heavily Distressed Finished Walnut Louis XV Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb chair for the right room. The chair has a time-worn finish and is heavily distressed. This is a gorgeous chic Measures 33.5 tall x 24 wide x 25 deep x 17 seat height...
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1940s European Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Ornate Carved Gold Leaf Gilded French Armchairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair, one of two pairs available. This pair has mismatched upholstery and beautiful gold leaf finishes and extraordinary carving and detail. They each measures 36 tall x 21...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Red À La Reine Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A armchair, fauteuil à la Reine with back in the style of Jean Baptiste Cresson with headlines of the armrests and seat upholstered and covered with red silk damask, "violonné" backr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Mahogany Armchair with Embossed Salmon Pink Leather
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant French Louis XV style armchair or accent chair. The mahogany frame is meticulously carved with intricate motifs. The cabriole legs, adorned with delicate scrollwork, grace...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XV Antique Fauteil Armchair in Custom Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
What's old is renewed in this antique Louis XV style armchair in an aqua blue and pale gilt-yellow orchid pattern silk upholstery. This...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Oakwood and Leather Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of armchairs in the Louis XV style from the end of the 19th century made of oakwood in perfect condition and upholstered in a camel color leather.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Louis XV Mahogany and Giltwood Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV mahogany and giltwood upholstered armchair in good condition with rose color upholstery. Chair measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and stands 39" tall....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric
18th Century Louis XV Armchair
Located in Carmel, CA
Lovely proportioned Regence ladies armchair with grey wash finish. The chair has cabriole legs and upholstered back and seat in neutral silk stripe.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Meant for Royalty French Louis XV Giltwood Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ornately carved 19th century French Louis XV armchair with original gilded gold finish and upholstered in fancy burgundy silk.
#4481
Measures: H seat 19", H arm 24.25".
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Elaborately Carved Gilt Decorated Walnut Louis XVI Decorative Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of fancy, very highly carved Louis XV armchairs with gold leaf gilded details. The frames are extremely formal and ornate and the upholstery appears very clean for a used set of chairs. There may be minor signs fo age and use on the upholstery but it's not noticable to us. The frames are in good condition with minor signs of age and use. The chairs date to the 1990s-2000 era. Dimensions: 41 inches high x 28.5 inches wide x 29.5 inches deep, Seat Height 18 inches.
Category
1990s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Distressed Painted Armchairs Fautueills, circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
1980’s French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs Whitewashed Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely 1980’s French Louis XV style Fauteuil armchairs comprised of whitewashed wood frames with cabriole legs, claw feet, and basket weave contemporary fabric. Beautiful condition, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Gorgeous Pair Silk Damask Upholstered French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of silk damask upholstered and nailhead trimmed armchairs in the Louis XV style. The chairs are in good condition and very fresh and clean. They are used so the...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 24" W x 21" D x 19" Seat height x 27" Arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a great choice for a comfortable seating group while providing subtle style and timeless design! handcrafted from s...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Gold Gray Suede Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Chair. Item features Solid Carved Wood Frame, Caned Back, Grey Suede Upholstery, Antiqued Gold Finish, Classic French Form. Circa Late 20...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Four armchairs "Louis XV"
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Set of four Louis XV "Cabriolet Armchairs" in molded walnut and carved with flowers, arched legs and upholstered with fabrics in good condition.
18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style French Bergère with wings - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis XV Style French Bergère with wings - 20th
Antique style decoration
Original upholstery fabrics : some stains
Measures : 71x77cm H:101 SH:44cm
Materials : Wood - Fabric
Wear c...
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Early French Louis XV French Carved Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and comfortable French Louis XV carved armchair or fauteuil newly upholstered in neutral French linen. Carved reeded legs and arms add to the elegance of this chair, which can be used as a head dining chair...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Fauteuil Arm Chairs to Refinish DIY, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style gold gilt Fauteuil arm chairs to refinish DIY project - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered armrests, gold distressed finish, cabriole le...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Country Louis XV Style Burgundy Leather Faux Reptile Cowhide Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country Louis XV Style Burgundy Leather Faux Reptile Cowhide Armchair. Item features a distressed solid wood frame, burgundy leather embossed reptile print upholstery, brown c...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
1920's "Venetian" Style Armchair in Brown Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant American 1920s Venetian style armchair features a wooden frame that is painted in dreamy shades of green and gold with an aged patina, giving it an antique, regal qualit...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (early 20th century) French Louis XV style giltwood armchairs with later crushed red velvet upholstery.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
A pair of French Louis XVI style relief carved open armchairs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XVI style relief carved open armchairs circa 1860.
Category
1860s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a set of four Louis XV period armchairs in walnut wood. They are molded and carved with flowers. Each chair rests on four arched legs and has two sinuous armrests. Three of t...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bergere and ottoman with carved walnut frames, cabriole legs and navy blue upholstery with seat and back cushion. (priced as set).
Category
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Original Fabric, Gilt Frames Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV style armchairs in a suite of (4) matching antique French Armchairs in their Original Aubusson inspired thick fabric. The Gilded frames are original and have been structurally restored, but cosmetically left original. The arms and outside backs of the antique Louis XV arm chairs...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Solid Wood Bronze Ormolu Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Solid Wood Bronze Ormolu Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features green vinyl/Naugahyde upholstery, brass ormolu, solid wood frames, distressed finish, cabri...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs/Fauteuils in Painted Finish with Silk Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of painted arm chairs with silk striped fabric in louis XV-Style. Having a beautiful
Cartouche at the crest and a graceful Cabriole leg. Uph...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and scroll carved decoration, appointed with striped upholstery by Brunschwig &Fils, and ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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.