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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Louis XV
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
'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...
Category
1970s Vintage Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cotton, 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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....
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and cannage. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and acanthus leaves.
The seat is covered with white and grey cannag...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
antique ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of Louis XV style side chairs, the well carved frames are finished in gold leaf and have recently been upholstered in a turquoise/gilt damask.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century Carved French Style Chairs In Blue And White Travers Fabric, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These check all the boxes! They are are pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs that have been reupholstered and accessorized with a down pillow in a Travers fabric...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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 .The 18th Century Chaise Percée we have is of the same period of the Roi...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Green Painted and Gilt Vanity Lady Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom with this elegant antique chair; crafted in France circa 1870, the decorative chair stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped apron. The piece features wond...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Sedan Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French sedan chair made of hand carved gilded wood hand painted with music trophy, wedding rings at the back and lots of flowers all ar...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
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, Hollywo...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Carved and Gilt Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French carved and gilt Louis XV style chairs- a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs.
Side Chairs – 18?wide x 20.5? deep x 40...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique 1800s His & Her French Throne Statement Chairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of antique 1800s his/king & her/queen french throne statement chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style French Side Chairs
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of vintage painted and Upholstered French side chairs in the Louis XV style.
Painted in a soft oyster antique white, with subtle di...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet chairs. Comfortable curved round backrest carved with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and sea...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Louis XV style giltwood carved open armchairs
Original giltwood finish with subtle distressed edges, and wood peeking through the gilt.
Classic cabriole legs, with flower c...
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Set 10 Carved French Louis XV Dining Chairs Circa 1990
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...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XV fruitwood side chairs feature the classic form definitive of the Rococo style, with violin-shaped seat backs, generous seats, and an undulati...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs w/Original Wood Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Louis XV style, carved-wood fauteuil armchairs from the early 20th century. This antique pair of armchairs from France have upholstered backs framed within a beautif...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Lucenec, SK
A set of six French hand carved dining chairs from the second half of the 19th century with cane seats and backrests.
Louis XV-style dining chairs in walnut style with well-articula...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Vintage Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of painted and upholstered Louis XV style open armchairs
Beautiful painted chairs in soft white with subtle antique distressing. An oyster gr...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Fancy Chair in Louis XV Style, Velvet Leopard
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Fancy chair in Louis XV style, velvet leopard
Solid wood and gold frame. Bombed and carved frame on curved feet. Leopard velvet fabric cove...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Pair of Antique French Armchairs in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of antique armchairs from France. These chairs are made of solid walnut with curved legs and back and have been reupholstered with a beige fabric with floral motifs. Very comfor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Child’s Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very charming French 19th century Louis XV st. child's chair. The chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with elegant scrolled feet. Above each leg is a lovely foliate carving, cent...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a set of four Louis XV period armchairs in walnut wood. They are molded and carved with flowers. Each chair rests on four arched legs and has two sinuous armrests. Three of t...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Pair of Caned Chairs in Moulded and Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of beautiful caned chairs in moulded and hand carved wood, which are resting on four arched legs and have silk cushions. The frame is elegantly finished in light beige.
France,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Somerton, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Period Painted and Parcel Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of Louis XV period fauteuils featuring a painted and parcel-gilt distressed finish. Upholstered in a stunning salmon pink brocade. Beautifully molded frames with cabrio...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century White Upholstered French Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French fauteuil with beautifully carved scroll arms and shell detail. Newly upholstered in crisp white.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Armchairs, Louis XV Montespan Style, Soft Caramel/Tan Leather
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Armchairs, Louis XV Montespan style, newly upholstered in soft caramel/tan leather.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique French Vanity Chair Painted in a Pale Pink and White Belgian Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French vanity chair painted in a pale pink and upholstered white Belgian linen.
Measures: 22" W x 41" H x 25" D
Seat height 19"...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of Italian carved Klismos chairs with cardinal red silk velvet Scalamandre fabric seats.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency French Provincial Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage country French/Louis XV style Hollywood Regency armchairs. Item features heavy solid wood frames, shapely rolled arms, cabriole legs, carved upper and lower rail, and...
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet.
France
ci...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils, circa 1940
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French upholstered Louis XV style fauteuils with brass nailhead trim, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Chairs
Materials
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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