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Louis XV Benches

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
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th early 20th c. French Louis XV Style Giltwood bench with intricate hand carvings & warm patina to the all original gold leaf gil...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Benches

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Gold Leaf

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench

French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery. Such a wonderful state of preservation, yet strong and ready to be used. Please contact me wi...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Walnut, Leather, Oak

French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench

French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench

Sensational Curvy Irregular Shaped French Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful hand-carved walnut bench with a lighter grayish antiqued wash, upholstered in 100% white duck and having an irregular scalloped shape with brass nailheads around the edging...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sensational Curvy Irregular Shaped French Carved Walnut Bench
Sensational Curvy Irregular Shaped French Carved Walnut Bench

Sensational Curvy Irregular Shaped French Carved Walnut Bench

Italian Walnut Round Bench, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine 19th century finely carved walnut round bench newly upholstered in green silk velvet.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

Italian Walnut Round Bench, 19th Century
Italian Walnut Round Bench, 19th Century

Italian Walnut Round Bench, 19th Century

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool with later blue and white checked upholstery, parcel gilt painted frame, rising on cabriole legs
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Paint

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool

French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Style Walnut Bench with beige upholstery. Antique condition
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench
French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench

French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench

Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920
Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920

Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery. Small cracking in finish.
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20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Silver

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair

French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair

French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) round bleached bench with white satin upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Satin, Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench
French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench

French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated stools. Each stool is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet and beautiful carved pat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools

Louis Xv benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Dessin Fournir, and John Widdicomb. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $23,800 while the average work can sell for $2,873.

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