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Louis XV Chairs

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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Louis XV style dining chairs, a set of 6. The chairs have been upholstered with an exquisite ivory white and burgundy honeycomb patterned fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Louis X1V Style Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice set of six late 19th / early 20th century French fruitwood dining chairs with the desirable double-lyre X stretcher base and nicely contoured legs ending in scrolled carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Wood, Walnut

Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil arm chairs. It features a combination of Scalamandre damask and Clarence House cut cheetah velvet uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery

Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
An ornately carved pair of 20th century Louis XV giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru nubuck Italian leather.
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Leather, Giltwood, Wood

Pair of Large Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell as probate close looms . Pair of unusually large and commodious giltwood fauteuil with possibly 18th century chinoiserie...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Four Vintage Louis XV Polychromed & Pressed Cane Parlor Chairs C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Four Vintage Louis XV Polychromed & Pressed Cane Parlor Chairs Unsigned C1940 Measures- 38.5"H x 20...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Cane

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs, dating from around the 1890-1900 period. The quality is superb, they are beautifully made and have a gorgeous design. The pi...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair. This lovely antique French Louis XV style chair was created as a vanity chair or dressing table chair however it would work perfectly in a living ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery to change.   
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 39 1/4in W: 27 3/4in D: 28in SH: 18 1/2in This Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial Dining Chairs Vintage Set of 6
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 set of 6 vintage Louis XV French Provincial dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

'4' Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage set of 4 Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Style solid wood dining chairs Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs featuring a vibrant, subtle floral patterned cott...
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Wood, Cotton

Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood, silk Color: gold Period: 19th Century Styles: Louis XV, Tran...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV side chairs with tapestry upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chairs in gilt wood, that have cane seats and backs. Very good original condition with no restorations...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

French Armchair in Embossed Velvet Louis XV Style - circa 1950 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant Louis XV style armchair from the 1950s. Upholstered in embossed velvet in shades of brown, green and blue. It has a curved base and armrests sculpted with scrolls. Very pretty, very decorative Louis XV style armchair. Comfortable. This armchair perfectly represents the Louis XV style and its colorful upholstery in good condition makes it an element of modern decoration, which fits into any interior. The wood is painted in off-white. France mid 20th century 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 giltwood 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 Siècle...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Louis XV French Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils a la Reine. Seats are upholstered in a silken striped brocade secured with braided gimp. A classical floral vase and ribbon motif is superim...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling. White washed blonde oak frame and original gray suede upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Suede, Cane

18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming Italian hand painted, carved, and woven cane side chair with beautiful heavily worn and distressed original patina perfection ove...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Wood, Paint

Pair of Vintage French Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Style chairs upholstered in luxurious linen fabric. These vintage French accent chairs are crafted with intricate details a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Linen, Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
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20th Century American Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair Of Early Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine crest rail upholstered in Aubusson upholstery and conforming seat. Detailed carved arm terminals. Cabriole legs with shaped X form stretchers. Hoof feet. Very good quality .
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Italian Painted And Gilt Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Painted And Gilt Chair. This lovely antique Italian Louis XV style painted chair with gilt trim is the perfect side chair, desk chair, vanity ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Italian Arm Chairs by Chateau d'Ax Approximate Measurements in Inches 40" high at back 27" wide 27" deep (back t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

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Cotton

Louis XV Style Carved Wood Armchair with Feather Down Cushioning
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1920s French Louis XV style carved wood fauteuil with distressed green painted finish atop curved legs. Upholstered back. Minor stains to fabric. Measures: 24.5" arm he...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Carved Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. richly carved, patinated off-white chairs. The set is raised by 's' scrolled cabriole legs below a scalloped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Louis XV Period Bergere in Chinoiserie Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in Scalamandre green and white Chinoiserie pattered t...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Beech, Paint

Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XV style giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru velvet with nailhead detail. Also available C.O.M.    
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs and handsomely decorated with carvings o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV Style giltwood armchair newly upholstered in a black, white and gray wave fabric.
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great style a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Pair of Armchair Carcasses, Montespan Style, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of armchair carcasses, Montespan style, 19th century Very beautiful model and lovely wood finish, to be upholstered to your taste.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Louis XV Style Carved Gilt Wood Side Accent Leather Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Louis XV style side chair with carved scrolled gilt accents and curved cabriole legs. This highly decorated small accent chair is upholstered in da...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a period, mortice and tenoned French Louis XV solid oak side chairs with exposed pins showing their original construction. These are beautiful pieces of history in good antiq...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved an...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
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Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Louis XV style walnut cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs, resting on weels, are curved and end with casters. The ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery
Located in Roswell, GA
Pair of antique hand carved pegged construction Louis XV French armchairs. Pegged construction joinery technique on pair of chairs which faded from use in early 1800s. Newly recovere...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs Mid 18th Century Same chair is in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, by Helena Hayward, ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Louis XV Chairs

Pair of Dark Mahogany French Louis XV Fauteuills Armchairs
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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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Mahogany

French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV. Mid-Century Modern, Hollyw...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Wood

18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th C. Louis XV Beach wood and Cain Arm Chair Chaise Percée Side chair. Antique. Circa 1700’s Chaise Percée we have is of the same period of the Roi Lo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV Style Fauteuil de Bureau Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Suede, Walnut

Louis XV Armchair Cabriolet Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis 15 cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs are curved and end with casters. The armrests have volutes bringing a certain elegance. It has a beautiful red embossed velvet tapestry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack beading, all sculpted from fine walnut, and featuring exquisitely formed frame...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant set of ten French dining chairs, comprising eight side chairs and two armchairs, exemplifies the grace and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. The chairs are cr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Louis XV style Bergères. Stylish and comfortable best describe this beautiful pair of antique Italian chairs...
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1890s Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Early 18th Century French Régence Carved Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Large and impressive early 18th century French Régence carved armchair. The Régence was the period in French history between 1715 and 1723, when King Louis XV was a minor and the land was governed by Philippe d'Orléans. This high quality piece has tapestry upholstery and was typically used with a Mazarin desk...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Oak

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair. This is a histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Hardwood

Louis XV Pair of Tan Silk Brocade Carved Armchairs in Oak with Two Pillows
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of fauteuils in a neutral tan, in the style of Louis XV. Chairs of the Louis XV period style are comfortable, more comfortab...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs

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Silk, Oak

Fine Pair of Louis XV First Revival Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Louis XV first revival armchairs. Polychromed in Ivory with fine gilt carved details. Full professional restoration by us.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 27" W x 27" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Set of 12 French 18th Century Ivory Painted Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of 12 French ivory painted chairs with gold color precious silk velvet upholstery in very good condition. 6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' cent...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of 19th century French ebonized side chairs upholstered in eye catching monochromatic linen with amazing engraving details. Perfect for occasional use. These chairs have love...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

French Litlle Armchair red and yellow gold - Louis XV Style - France Napoleon 3
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style armchair upholstered in red and yellow with geometric patterns reminiscent of plants. The base is curved and rests on casters for easy movement. The seat ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Louis Xv chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Stephanie Odegard Collection, La Maison London, Paul Mathieu (French), and Aubusson Manufacture. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $398 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $2,650.

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