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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.

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Style: Louis XV
Period: Late 20th Century
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

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

Pair of French Louis XV Style White Painted Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchairs A pair of French Louis XV style grey-white painted wood frame armchairs upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoise...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Carved Beech Around 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Carved Beech Around 1920
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Beech

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 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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

Vintage Heritage French Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Heritage French Louis XV Style Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chair. Item Solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details original label, cabriole legs, quality American...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Marbleized Cream Painted French Louis XV Bergere Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Louis XV style upholstered armchair, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel Heritage or Hickory Chair. Hardwood frame painted a marbleized cream color, burgundy color fabric u...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Paint

French Louis XV Leather Library Armchairs by Theodore Alexander
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description click on continue reading at the bottom of this page. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Pair of French Louis XV Leather...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Venetian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Style Cane Occasional/Armchairs, Wingbacks, France
Located in Stamford, CT
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

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...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Four Late 20th Century Floral and Gingham Upholstered Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a set of four Louis XV style armchairs in custom floral tapestry style upholstery with blue, pale green and white gingham seat backs and welting, unmarked. Dimension...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming

Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent design with classical green velvet upholstery wing back chairs. This vintage and pastel green painted pair of wingback chairs is beautiful in design, they are in superb ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bergeres with a Pink and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved wood French Louis XV style armchairs, bergeres with a painted pink and gilded finish. These large chairs are hand carved with wings and raised floral carving. They ...
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1990s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Louis XV Silver Gilt Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s Carved silver gilt over gold gilt wood frames, with unique griffin patterned upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

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

Pair of Louis XV Style Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs with machine upholstery and nailhead trim.
Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

10 Don Ruseau Provincial Caned Walnut Dining Armchairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten dining armchairs by legendary carver Don Ruseau Inc., New York City. Provincial Louis XV style with caned backs and seats. Hand carved and all joints pegged, not glued. ...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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 Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved walnut oversized vintage Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in off-white damask with nail head det...
Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Pair Louis XV Style French Gilded Armchairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style from the last quarter of the 20th century. The chairs feature hand-carved decoration and have be...
Category

1970s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV Style Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchairs. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, cabriole legs, quality Italian...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

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Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bergère Armchairs
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XV style open armchairs having carved frames circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Louis XV Style Walnut and Caned French Provincial Bergere
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely corner armchair has unusually positioned legs. The curving arms ,legs and caned sides and seat all contribute a sense of lightness , the carving is excellent.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

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Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

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Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
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H 41.25 in W 33 in D 25.5 in
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
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Located in Munich, DE
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis 15 style cabriolet armchairs in beech wood, covered in almond green velvet fabric. Napoleon 3 Period. 2 Very beautiful flat-backed armchairs called “à la rein...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs upholstered in gray fabric with matching piping. The ornate carved wooden frames are masterfully painted in a beautifully antiqued ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
18th Century Louis XV French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with sturdy walnut frame and fine hand carved decoration. Upholstered in 19th century petit point tapestry. Pegged constru...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Venetian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of French carved walnut fauteuils made in the Louis XV style featuring a Chinese silk style upholstery with an antique look. Newly upholstered with a rich fabric that d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Previously Available Items
Pair of Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hand carved walnut oversized vintage Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs. Beautifully upholstered in off-white damask with nail head det...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Pair Louis XV Style Caned Back Beechwood Fauteuils with Embroidered Silk
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of 20th century, Louis XV style carved fauteuils with caned back and upholstered seat. The beechwood channel carved frame is decorated with rosettes and acanthus fronds. Cabri...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Armchairs By CENTURY FURNITURE COMPANY
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs By CENTURY FURNITURE COMPANY...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Mahogany, Cotton

Pair of Rose Tarlow Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cream Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of Rose Tarlow Louis XV style wooden fauteuils from the late 20th century, with cream colored leather seats, open arms, cabriole legs, c...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood two-piece chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1980. The set includes a large fauteuil with loose cushion and the matching ottoman. Each piece stan...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

2 Meyer Gunther Martini French Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chairs Ralph Lauren Plaid
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Meyer Gunther & Martini French Fauteuil arms chairs, circa 1980s. Finished in walnut with serpentine crest and aprons feauturing foliage carving. The chairs are supported by elegant cabriole legs. Upholstered in a Ralph Lauren green plaid...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils Open Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style fauteuils open armchairs, unbranded. Carved walnut frame with fabric upholstery o...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Giltwood Arm Chairs, Louis XV-Style Upholstered in Pale Aqua Blue /Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Great quality arm chairs upholstered in beautiful silk velvet with gold design At the center. Gilt wood with gracefully carved arms and legs in the Louis XV- Style ending in cabrio...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Vintage Pair Louis XV Style French Gilded Armchairs 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style from the last quarter of the 20th century. The chairs feature hand-carved decoration and have be...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Vintage French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Library Arm Chair Striped Upholstery
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV library club chair. Made of walnut with serpentine form, padded arms, cabriole legs and a striped upholstery accented with dou...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Lewis Mittman French Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chairs Club Accent Provincial
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of two late 20th century walnut Lewis Mittman fauteuil arm chairs. French inspired with foliate carvings, diamond striped upholstery and cabriole legs over pegged foot. Lew...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Large Oversized Beacon Hill Henredon Blue French Louis XV Style Lounge Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large oversized Beacon Hill Henredon blue French Louis XV style lounge armchair. Listing includes a large impressive size, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, original labels, c...
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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, 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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