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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 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

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Beech

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Set 4 French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic set of 4 dining or parlor chairs carved from walnut and featuring gorgeous original needlepoint upholstery in hues of blues, reds and yellow. The chairs are in go...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Walnut Salon Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French walnut salon armchairs, dating from around the 1920’s. The quality is fantastic, the frames are elegant and sturdy, with crisp floral carving. The...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Cotton, Walnut

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

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Fabric, 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

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

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Walnut

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

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Leather, Wood

18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of period chairs circa 1750-1760 were made in France during the reign of Louis XV. Light and fun these small-scale chairs are comfortable and well crafted. The lesse...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

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

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Walnut

Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

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.
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1990s French Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric

Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Set of Seven French Louis XV Leather Embossed Armchairs or Fauteuils, to be used in any room of the home. Can be used as elegant dining chairs, or armchairs in the living or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Regence Style walnut open armchairs in cream upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Fine cream colored leather upholstery trimmed in nail Heads adorn these fine chairs. The frame is in walnut In the Louis XV-Style with curved cabriole legs. The back Is upholstered ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair Of 1930's Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs of generous scale, in pale yellow and green paints. Newly upholstered in raw linen.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

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...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

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

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Wood

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Armchairs in Painted Distressed Frames
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of antique Louis XV style armchairs in painted distressed frames. Each having a wonderful antique frame that has been washed wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

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

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Bronze

Armchairs, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Armchairs made in France, in circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery for shiny grey velvet synthetic material. Wood: oak ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

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.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet. France ci...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

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

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs, newly upholstered in an Orientalist linen with lime green accents.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather Armchair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the comfortable fauteuil sits on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leav...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

A Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Louis XV style fauteuils (arm chairs), featuring the curved lines characteristic of the Louis XV style. The frame is painted in a chalky white, accented with a beautiful pe...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

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).   
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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Silk, Oak

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

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Walnut

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features ornately carved solid wood frames, cabriole legs, ribbon carved crests, carved round...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of Italian giltwood armchairs The refined pair of armchairs was made at the beginning of the 19th century in Venice (It...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

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

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Walnut

Bleached Fruitwood Louis XV Armchair Upholstered In Silk
Located in Kent, Dover
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

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Brass

Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Finely Carved Walnut Around 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Style Wing Chairs In Finely Carved Walnut Fabrics To Renovate
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

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Suede, 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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Vtg French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair Fauteuil Striped Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted armchair Fauteuil Striped Fabric. Item features green and pink distress painted finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, ve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Paint

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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Louis XV Style, Armchairs, Ivory Scalamandre Fabric, Walnut, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils or Bergères in a Scalamandre Fabric. A simply understated pair of carved arm chairs in the finest fabric having a stripped fabric...
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1960s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Painted French Armchairs Fauteuils with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb pair of French vintage fauteuil armchairs having painted carved wood frames and wonderful Fortuny upholstery. Arm height 25".
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

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...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and large scale pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs. This wonderful pair of Bergères À Oreilles are raised by four cabriole legs with bo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features carved cabriole legs, solid wood frames, distressed white/cream painted finish. Circa Mid 20th ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather represent the epitome of the style, with gracefully contoured frameworks emulating the forms of nature, surrounding the er...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Fruitwood, Paint

Tall Back Needlepoint and Petit Point Carved Walnut French Louis XV Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb tall back chair with gorgeous antique needlepoint and petit point showing a maiden with a cornucopia and a bird on the seat. The chair is in very good condition bu...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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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

Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped Made in Italy. Antique Solid Walnut carved armchair with off white skirted upholstery. Unique and sophisticated carved detail on arms and leg...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
$1,695 Sale Price
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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely mottled fillets which lead up each leg and along the curved frieze centered by a charming finely carved floral reserve. The cushioned arms display...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Cream Gold Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early 20th century French Louis XV style green and gold walnut fauteuils armchairs. Item features green and gold silk fabric, loose pillow cushions, solid wood frame, upholst...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

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...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

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Giltwood

Early 19th Century Velor Fabric Louis XV Armchair with Original Patina
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 19th century velor fabric Louis XV armchair with original Patina. Former pink fabric. Nice manufacture.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Bleached Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (20th Cent) bleached open Armchairs with tapestry style upholstered seat and back
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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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