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 Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuil, Mid-18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV carved walnut fauteuil from the Provence region of France from the 18th century.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Louis XV Style Off-White Crackle Painted Gilded Red SIlk Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning pair of Louis XV style armchairs exudes timeless French elegance and refined craftsmanship. Each chair features a beautifully carved wooden frame finished in an off-whi...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Cane Occasional/Armchairs, Wingbacks, France
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style cane occasional/armchairs, wingbacks, France, 1960s.
This finely carved pair of double cane back and cane arm chairs are indicative of the period hav...
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Glitwood Salon Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of two Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet armchairs, featuring a comfortable curved round backrest topped by carved ribbons, molded serpentine rails leading to open armrests sup...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
$4,750 / set
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Period Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil a la Reine, circa 1775
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely fine fauteuil a la reine or straight-backed open armchair is carved from beechwood and finished out for light and airy effect in a caned seat and back. The chair formed p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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
$12,500 / set
Large Louis XV Style Armchair circa 1930 "Doe Hooves"
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large Louis XV style armchair, circa 1930.
"doe hooves"
A small lack on a foot that will be restored.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils, circa 1940
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French upholstered Louis XV style fauteuils with brass nailhead trim, circa 1940.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Armchair with Black Leather Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely carved walnut armchair with rounded back and nice generous seat, upholstered with black leather.
Sturdy and sound. In excellent condition.
France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Beech
A fine pair of 19th c Louis XV water gilt fauteuils . Fine carving with a silk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century pair of Louis XV hand carved and water gilt fauteuils. Covered in a green silk material
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Giltwood
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
$11,000 / set
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
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Pair French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil Arm Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Circa 1800 Period French Directoire Fruitwood Fauteuil Armchairs. Upholstery in light blue striated fabric with white sprigs. Coil spring seat foundation. Aged finish.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of country French early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs from Provence. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and brown...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage French Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Reupholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Reeuholstered 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
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style walnut fauteuil with brown leather, intricate carved floral designs.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Bleached Lattice Back Painted Panel Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bleached wood armchairs with carved open lattice backs centering shaped painted panels with figural scenes and white upholstered seats. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
French Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs, Caned Seatback, 6 Available
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style pair of armchairs, caned seatback.
Classical pure-lined model in Trianon grey with natural cane back and upholstered off-white seat...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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
$18,900 / set
A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine by Nicolas Blanchard
By Nicolas Blanchard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine
Mid 18th Century
Stamped Nicolas Blanchard, maitre in 1771
Each with a cartouche shaped upholstered backrest, the top rail car...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
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
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of mid 19th century french Louis XV st. Carved armchairs in dark patinated oak. The pair with wide seats have a heavily carved back with scrolled acanthus leaves a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$10,900 / set
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
$3,958 / set
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Leaf Venetian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. silvered leaf Venetian armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with an outstanding carved mottled design. The a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Elegant Pair of Louis XV Style Oak Fauteuils in Blue and Cream Upholstery
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils with zebra blue and cream upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Pair of Laquered Armchairs, Louis XV Period
Located in Beaune, FR
Pair of laquered armchairs Louis XV period, 18th Century. Covered with a nice fabric un good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant tapered cabriole legs with Fine scrolled feet and beautiful richly carve...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative set of four French 19th century Louis XV style painted armchairs. Each chair is raised by lovely cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet attached by beau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, France, Early 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming pair of early twentieth century Louis XV style armchairs, painted white with burnished gold accents, and an earlier light green paint visible beneath. Boldly carved. The arm...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white and Mecca armchairs. Each chair is raised by ‘S’ scrolled cabriole legs with large carved Me...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Beechwood Fauteuils Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1900 - 1950
Furniture Style: Louis XV (1730 - 1770)
Overall Dimensions: 23" wide; 25"deep; 36 1/2 high; seat height: 18"
Antique Pair of Early 20th Century French Louis SV Be...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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.
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