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Louis XV Loveseats

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
Louis XV Style Tufted Brocade Loveseat, Hand-Carved, Early 20th C.
Louis XV Style Tufted Brocade Loveseat, Hand-Carved, Early 20th C.

Louis XV Style Tufted Brocade Loveseat, Hand-Carved, Early 20th C.

Located in Southampton, NJ

Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of heirl...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats

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Brocade, Wood, Down

Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery
Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery

Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XV carved walnut triple arched sofa or loveseat from the 19th century with out-scrolling arms and new high end neutral upholstery. Rai...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa

Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats

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Walnut

Antique Louis XV French Walnut and Faux Leather Bench, Settee or Loveseat
Antique Louis XV French Walnut and Faux Leather Bench, Settee or Loveseat

Antique Louis XV French Walnut and Faux Leather Bench, Settee or Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French bench, settee or loveseat with a carved walnut frame featuring scrolling arms, an arched back, and cabriole legs. Upholstered in a very nice blue faux leather, the seat and ba...

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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Romantic Intricately Carved French Louis XV Style Mohair Loveseat
Romantic Intricately Carved French Louis XV Style Mohair Loveseat

Romantic Intricately Carved French Louis XV Style Mohair Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A romantic Louis XV style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped tufted upholstered backrest leading to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, Kn...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Mohair, Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat

19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat. Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Giltwood

Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa
Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa

Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Louis XIV style French loveseat having solid beige painted frame and lovely neutral patterned upholstery. #5164.

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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee
Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century. Walnut retains excellent old patina. Mortise tenon and peg construction. Recently reupholstered, upholstery in very good condi...

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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Cream Brocade Loveseat
French Louis XV Cream Brocade Loveseat

French Louis XV Cream Brocade Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut loveseat in off-white brocade upholstery and carved back. One leg is not weight bearing.

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20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats

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Walnut

Elegant Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Loveseat with Silk Upholstery
Elegant Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Loveseat with Silk Upholstery

Elegant Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Loveseat with Silk Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An elegant French Louis XV painted carved sofa settee from a salon set also having two armchairs but listed separately here, upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found i...

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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Loveseats

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Silk, Wood

Magnificent gilt wood love seat 19 th century
Magnificent gilt wood love seat 19 th century

Magnificent gilt wood love seat 19 th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent loveseats giltwood louis xv style in exelent condition and surely executed by one of the best parisian interior design of this time

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1880s French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Giltwood

French Antique Style Loveseat
French Antique Style Loveseat

French Antique Style Loveseat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique revival loveseat with French inspired wood carved frame and soft cushions. Decorative detailing throughout the sculpted wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ

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20th Century Louis XV Loveseats

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Louis XV Style Leather Loveseat Sofa
Vintage Louis XV Style Leather Loveseat Sofa

Vintage Louis XV Style Leather Loveseat Sofa

By Restoration Hardware

Located in Southampton, NJ

A vintage Louis XV style leather loveseat with rolled over French form carved arms, brass nail head trim and loose seat cushions supported on cabriole legs. Beautifully maintained w...

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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats

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A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century
A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century

A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century

Located in Sheffield, MA

A Rare Portuguese Settee Mid 18th Century Height 30 in. Width 43 in. Depth 19 in. Identical chair in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, ...

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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Louis XV Loveseats

French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat
French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat

French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

"French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back. Antique condition"

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Loveseat
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Loveseat

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back. Antique condition  

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Loveseats

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Cane, Walnut

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Louis Xv loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV loveseats 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 loveseats created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV loveseats made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 loveseats differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,695 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $2,800.