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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
Antique Louis XV style chair with linen upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style chair. painted in a french oyster grey with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique glazed patina. Upholstered seat and back in a beautiful prin...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Linen

Vintage Louis XV style open arm giltwood chair
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage gilt wood open arm chair. This vintage chair has the original finish, which is a weathered patina gilt wood. We have reupholstered them in a linen with burlap back. Finished...
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20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Burlap, Linen, Giltwood

Set of 9 beautifully carved original polychrome chairs
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent set of 9 very nicely sculpted original polychrome chairs new tapestry with high quality Italian silk fabric enhances gold on the sculptures stunning
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Oak, Paint

Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features Quality Constructed, Larger Scale, Walnut Frame Approx 70 years Very Good Condition- wear associated with antique furniture - See photos - Normal Wear associated with Anti...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 6 oak chairs, Western Europe. The solid oak chairs are upholstered in new dark green fabric and finished with decorative copper upholstery nails. Chairs: height 102cm; width ...
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1890s German Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchairs Louis XV style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchiars in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s 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

Louis XV Style French Style Side Chairs In Grasscloth W/ Brass Nailheads -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style side chairs wrapped in grasscloth with plaid backs and applied brass nailheads. They are attributed to Grange and most likely date to the late...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Grasscloth, Beech

Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Chairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of chairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The chairs were made and stamped by French firm M...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, Painted Newly Reupholstered
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality set of four comfortable and sturdy French Louis XV style dining chairs in a pleasing antiqued beige finish. Newly reupholstered with a neutral fabric. The well ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date this from around the 1860-1880’s period. It is of wonderful quality, with beautiful c...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Oak Armchair, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style carved oak arm chairs or fauteuil a la reine with floral crest above a shaped rectangular upholstered back raised on cabriole legs joined by X stretcher...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Oak

IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS French, from the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT PAIR OF LOUIS XV CHAIRS French, from the 18th Century in walnut wood, with carvings representing vegetal motifs. Straw backs and seats. Defects and traces of polychromy. D...
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18th Century English Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

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

19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Four French chairs in hand carved walnut frame with seat and back in cane. Very good condition with no restorations. Comfortable and stable construc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

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

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. The carved legs joined by an en...
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20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood, Wood

Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Four Rococo style chairs, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four rococo style chairs, from France. The chairs were renovated and the upholstery was replaced with a new, aquamarine fabric. Decorated ends of the backrest and chair legs...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Antique French Fruitwood Berger Chair & Ottoman In Blue Floral & Leopard - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French carved fruitwood bergere chair newly upholstered in a blue floral with neutral leopard background. The fabric is linen. The stool came with the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

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

Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of late 19th century carved and moulded giltwood side chairs, with caned seats and backrests. These elegant chairs, with their high, cartouche-style backs, are rais...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Giltwood Chair, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style giltwood chair, 19th century. Louis XV style chair in carved and gilded wood, cane seat and back, late 19th century, lack of gilding which can be restored on request....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

Louis XV Transitional Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Burl and Cane Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French Louis XV country French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI that is timeless, elegant, and understated it works well in modern, contempor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Brass

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 historical piece and below is the proper ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Hardwood

Italian Painted Dining Chair, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This upholstered dining chair wonderfully recreates the delicate, feminine seating of 17th and 18th century European furniture, designed in the style of Venetian Rococo and Louis XV....
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fabric, 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

Pair of French Walnut Framed Small Fauteuils
Located in Pewsey, GB
Pair of French Walnut Framed Small Fauteuils Chairs in handsome rust coloured cotton velvet cord and double piped c. 1910s / 1920s. Seat Height 44 cm
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

Louis XV Bidet with Black Leather Upholstery Stamped JME TILLIARD
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome carved Louis XV French fruit wood bidet / chair, now fixed in a closed position with an upholstered black leather seat and back, nail head trim, signed / stamped by make...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Antique French Fruitwood Bergere armchair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th century French fruitwood bergere armchair. It is of superb quality and features down filled cushions and exquisitely carved details. Additional information: Materia...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Low Chair or Child Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add charm to a family friendly living room or nursery with this elegant low chair. Crafted in France circa 1970 and nicely carved, the antique chair ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV chairs pair designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV furniture and this elegant pair of Louis XV Chairs. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during Louis XV period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. 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...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal

Pair 18th Century French Fauteuils in Louis XV Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 18th century French fauteuils in Louis XV style with cut velvet upholstery in fawn and green. The cartouche-shaped padded back, arms,...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Eight Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century gorgeous set of eight French caned dining chairs hand-carved from walnut in the grand Louis XV taste. The chairs feature an open...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

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

French Louis XV Fauteuil Armchair by Baker Furniture
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 French provincial Lo...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Miniature Antique Mahogany Louis XV Armed Portrait Chair Doll or Small Child
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Miniature blue Mohair and Mahogany wood armed Louis XV Portrait Chair perfect for a large doll, small dog, or baby (6 month to small toddler). Dimension...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XV Chairs

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Mahogany

French Dining Chairs Louis XV Oversized, Set of 10
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 10 Louis XV French Style Oversized Dining Chairs...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

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 Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s
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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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Walnut

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

Venetian Purple Palazzo Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian purple palazzo arm chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer. Additional information: Materials: Giltwood, silk Color: Purple Brand: William Switzer Designer: Charles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

French Bergère Chair in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite French bergere chair in the style of Louis XV. Spring green velvet upholstery with a metallic silver clad trim and legs. There are two cabriole legs on the sides and one...
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20th Century Louis XV Chairs

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Silver

Set of Twelve French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve bespoke dining chairs a' oreilles or with ears crafted in the French Louis XV taste. The finely molded walnut frames have a h...
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20th Century American Louis XV Chairs

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Brass

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

Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Louis XV dining chairs with Mohair are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality craftsmanship! The frames are sculpted from solid old-growth oak, and feature ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Mohair, Oak

Louis XVI Crosse Renverse Stool Painted with Gold Highlights
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV crosse renverse style stool painted in a french grey with gold highlights.
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2010s British Louis XV Chairs

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Hardwood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV set of 8 dining chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper

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

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair. This stunning antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair has been profession...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Mohair, Giltwood

Pair Exceptional Antique Boulle Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The shaped crest rails with inlaid palmette and leaves, the seats raised on serpentine skirt rails with inlaid leafy motifs on the front and scrolls on the sides. The square cabriole...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Brass

Louis XV Dinning Table Set with 4 Chairs and 1 Sofa by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The curved legs and side arms of this exceptionally elegant chair are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper or purest silver (assayed at 96% purity, beyond sterling at 92.5%). The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Louis XV dinning table set with 4 chairs and 1 sofa in brass by Stephanie Odegard 1. Louise Settee - Size- 72"x31"x32.5" 2. Louise club chairs...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Chateau Dax Dining Chairs Faux Bois Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of Set of 6 Chateau Dax Faux Bois Dining Chairs (labeled) Featuring embroidered fabric, and solid wood const...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Chairs

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Wood

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

Eight Louis XV Style Cane Back Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in New York, NY
Eight Louis XV Style cane back dining chairs w slip seats. The chairs frames Finely painted in Matte white the backs painted in a soft pale grey. Chair frame...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Style Venetian Orange Leather Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century style Venetian carved Italian armchair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood Color: Burn...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Style Ornate Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style ornate carved giltwood fauteuil armchairs newly upholstered - pair. These elegant and regal French armchairs have a masterfully solid carved wood fra...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs

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Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood

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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