Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk 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
Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair with Cushion
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa 1960, the corner chair has an arched cane back decorated at the top with floral...
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Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Cane Corner Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Hand carved curved beechwood French corner chair with blind hole cane and removable cushion. Please see pictures of the fire breathing salamander with crown stamped on the bottom.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany, Bronze and Leather Desk Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant pair of antique armchairs with gilded ormolu mounts. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1850, and built of mahogany wood, each chair stands o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Bronze
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
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20th Century Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 High Back French Country Provincial Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 high back Louis XV, French Provincial size painted dining chairs upholstered with white linen fabric, painted a light grey with darker grey trim. Front two legs of each chai...
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20th Century Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Wood
Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Red Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or study with this elegant antique painted and gilt desk armchair. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with carved floral motifs at the shoulder, and ending with escargot feet, over a scalloped apron embellished with carved foliage. The Provencal painted frame features a pitched back decorated with hand carved floral motifs at the pediment. Both back, wide and deep seat and open armrests are upholstered with a rouge leather upholstery embellished with fine gilt patterned trim. The colorful Louis XV style desk chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant vintage armchair. Crafted in Provence, France, circa 1990, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with leaf motifs at the shoulders,...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original finish on frame and can easily be recovered in your favorite fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Parcel Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Italian vanity or petite side chair finely carved in the Louis XV style. The chair is painted in cream with gilded details that ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint, Silk
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Armchairs in Painted Distressed Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of antique Louis XV style armchairs in painted distressed frames. Each having a wonderful antique frame that has been washed wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Venetian Carved Louis XV Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional carved Venetian style chair made in Italy.
Perfect size for a desk.
Carved details along the back and chunky curved grip on hand-rest.
Black leather upholstery has hea...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Chair Leather-Covered tulip veneer Louis Quinze, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
tulipwood veneered on solid wood. Appropriately curly and elegant shape.
Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, classic upholstery.
(C-149).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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Louis Xv office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage office chairs and desk chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV office chairs and desk 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 office chairs and desk chairs, popular names associated with this style include and François Linke. 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 office chairs and desk chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $28,031 while the average work can sell for $2,640.