French 19th Century Sofa
$3,130
French 19th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming French Louis XV Sofa is made of walnut with a creme velvet fabric.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Sofas
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 Floral Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
$1,300Sale Price|53% Off
Louis XV Style Floral Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Floral Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa, with walnut frame on cabriole legs. 35.5" H x 70" W x 30" D; seat: 19.25" H. Provenance: From a Connecticut Estate.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
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Materials
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Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Louis XV-style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped upholstered backrest, which leads to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, above knees c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional carving and graceful style Of this sofa is special. It is well made and The upholstery is best quality with a designer Fabric in a silk velvet. It is in the Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Materials
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Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the Louis XV style designed and produced in the later half of 20th century France. This...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Original Early 19th Century Louis XV Sofa in Carved Wood, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A magnificent relic of early‑19th‑century French craftsmanship, this original Louis XV sofa. It captures the lyrical elegance and sculptural refinement that define the Rococo traditi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style sofa features a hand carved walnut frame with graceful curves, floral accents, and a deep serpentine front, true to the Rococo spirit of 18th-century Fren...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Gray painted Swedish sofa circa 1860. 19th century sofa beautifully hand-carved with exceptional decoration. Newly upholstered in off-white ticking with down-wrap cushion. Joined con...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition. (B-139).
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Settee with Distressed Wood and Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery A refined French Louis XV style settee featuring an elegantly arched backrest, gracefully scrolling arms, and six cabr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch
$5,239
Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch
Located in Munich, DE
Make a bold statement with the Ralph Lauren Zebra Couch. Featuring a striking zebra print, this luxurious piece combines timeless elegance with modern flai...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
Category
1950s American Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
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2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
$8,212Sale Price|20% Off
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: every...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Little Sofa
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little living room sofa in painted wood with pretty tapestry. Provencal Louis XV style work with 2 seats. Good general condition, stable and the structure is very solid. Dime...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
$745Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3-seater bench / sofa with carved oak structure and original off-white / beige fabric. Louis XV style, France, circa 1880-1920. In good general condition: - structure in excellent ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Period Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand scale 18th Century French Louis XV sofa.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
A two-seater sofa produced in the 1950s–70s, characterized by its elegant and flowing silhouette. The curved backrest and outward-flared armrests echo the refined lines of the Louis ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antique French Louis XV Sofa, Tapestry Upholstery, Gilded Wood, 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Sofa in the Louis XV style was crafted in 1800s in France. With a beige colour tapestry upholstery, this sofa exudes charm and history. The cabriole back style,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: P...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery. We can customized the ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized. High Quality Velvet upholstery. Very comfortable and very firm seat with springs. Me...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detai...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even chil...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
COLLAGE/CHESTER 3-Seat Sofa in capitonnè and Jacquard Flower Fabric - walnut
By Fratelli Boffi, Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Enter the world of artistic fusion with the Collage sofa by Ferruccio Laviani—an extraordinary piece that speaks the language of design diversity. This hand-made Italian masterpiece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Walnut, Feathers
Painted Louis XV Style Canape
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in very pale greens and yellows, newly upholstered in navy gingham linen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Beech
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Satin, Cotton
20th Century, French Sofa / canapé in antique Louis Quinze Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular ascending backrest frame with perforated rocaille crowning. Passive curved frame with richly r...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Beech
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee Epoch: 18th century Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Nutwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Distressed Paint Decorated and Carved Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 38 inches high x 78 inches wide x 32 inches deep. Seat Height 21.5 inches A sophisticated antique French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa, a beautifully executed...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite/Sofa
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite Settee/Sofa and two Armchairs Very fine original walnut framed three-piece salon suite, one settee and two ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
Category
1970s American Vintage Louis XV Sofas
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 Sofas
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Sofa Fully Restored in Black and White with Polished Nickel Nailheads
Located in Bronx, NY
Louis XV sofa in black vinyl with polished nickel nailheads in a black and white hounds-tooth fabric. Measures: Arm height is 25".
Category
1950s British Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down upholstery in pale yellow stripes and greenery. Though th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Oxblood Leather French Louis XV Style Salon Suite Walnut Armchairs & Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Oxblood leather walnut framed French XV style suite A very good looking and well made salon suite, the Walnut frames have been beautifully ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis Xv sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV sofas 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 sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Ferruccio Laviani, Fratelli Boffi, French House & Garden, and La Maison London. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $35,505 while the average work can sell for $4,077.
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