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Louis XV Seating

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
French Louis XV Style Tufted Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and inviting, this French Louis XV style chaise lounge offers a refined balance of comfort and classic design. The gracefully contoured frame features a gently arched backres...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century French Walnut & Leather Petite Ottoman / Stool / Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Mid-Century French Walnut & Leather Petite Ottoman / Stool / Bench This is a charming petite Louis XV style carved walnut stool with red leather upholstery. It is Italian and is mark...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

20th-C. Baker Furniture French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs in a vintage damask upholstery. The carved frames are beechwood. The cushions are down. There is also a loose back cushion on t...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Single Period French Velvet Creme Painted Velvet Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Step into 18th-century elegance with this exceptional French Louis XV Bergère Chair, dating to the 1790s. This authentic antique features a beautifully aged crème painted frame, hand...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Fine Pair Of Custom Louis XV Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine and colorful pair of Custom Bergeres with good size, handsome frames and exceptional color. The Tan painted frames with intentional distressing and fine floral carved det...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Louis XV style Settee features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting scene in gard...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Set of French Painted Dining Chairs c.1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of eight French dining chairs features classic Louis XV styling with gently curving cabriole legs, carved floral motifs, and a distressed white painted finish that r...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
ChatGPT said: Add timeless elegance to your home with this antique French Louis XVI sofa, a refined example of 19th to early 20th-century neoclassical design. This exquisite piece fe...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Set of 8 Distressed French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs with Cane Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs exudes timeless charm and sophistication. The carved frames feature graceful cabriole legs and subtle cresting along the...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in Scalamandre floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French Pair of Louis XV Wingback Bergeres & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sophisticated pair of French 19th century wingback bergere armchairs and large matching ottoman. One side of the ottoman is concave to fit the bowed front of the chair–forming a ki...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Oak

8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Eight vintage French Louis XV style dining chairs. Made of walnut featuring caned backs with carved floral accents, fauteuil arms and whimsical country farmhouse scenes. Jacquard...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: French Materials: Carved Wood Condition: Newly Upholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1940’s $4,5...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs. The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Rare French Carved Gilded Walnut Tete a Tete Gossip Settee Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare French carved and gilded walnut tête-à-tête, also known as a gossip settee, is a magnificent example of late 19th-century craftsmanship and elegance. Dating to the 1890s, t...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Armchair, France, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Impressive Louis XV armchair crafted from solid walnut with a generously proportioned frame. Standing on elegant cabriole legs, it features a finely carved, pierced serpentine apron....
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholstered in cream Damask fabric, these chairs, with their deep and wide seats, are designed for lounging in comfort. It’s a very chic pair of 'fauteuils cabriolets...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Fabric

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee epitomizes the elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship of its time. A perfect marriage of functionality and luxury, it invites you to own a piece of history. Encasing the upholstery is a giltwood frame of exceptional quality, its surface richly adorned with detailed carvings. The frame boasts a continuous swirl motif that flows gracefully along the molded chair...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Set Of Six Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
An elegant set of six antique 19th century French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV. Beautifully hand-crafted from walnut aged patina with characterful distressed areas. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Italian Louis XV Style Tapestry Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice set of Louis XV Style dining chairs with carved wood frames, cabriole legs and true floral tapestry upholstery with nail head details. Chairs are made in Italy. The ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Wood

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair. The sturdy frame is decorated wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French armchair exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design, showcasing the elegance of Louis XV or Rococo-inspired styles. The solid wood frame, likely w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French Louis XV armchairs exemplifies the graceful elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Crafted from walnut, the frames feature beautifully ha...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Bergère Chair 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of the French Rococo period. Chair features soft curves, graceful lines, and intricate ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming set of six antique French Louis XV-style dining chairs, crafted in the late 19th century in the French Provincial tradition. Sourced in the South of France, these chairs w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Chenille, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil recently upholstered. The painted gold frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship and feature intricate cross h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Poplar

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century. The chair exudes timeless elegance and boast captivating details that will elevate the aesthetics of any room. The bergère chair features a wraparound back with a delicately carved crest, showcasing the elegance of the Louis XV style. The flowing lines of the back seamlessly blend into the scrolling arms, creating a sense of fluidity and grace. The top portion of the arms is partially upholstered for added comfort, while the curving supports lend a touch of sophistication. The chair is upholstered in a charming floral blue and gold...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Baroque Louis XV Sofa Loveseat Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Meyer Gunther Martini Italian Baroque Louis XV Inspired Sofa, circa 1970. Features a hardwood frame with floral carved medallions and chinoiserie fabric. Supported by cabri...
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Loveseat. We offer this shapely antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt curved or Courbe loveseat. This versatile piece works well in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

2 Baker Furniture French Louis XV Gilt X Form Pliants Ottoman Footstools Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Pliants, Benches or Foot stools. During the 18th century, giltwood pliants in this style were supplied to royal palaces by not...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down

Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Giltwood

19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wrought Iron

Superb Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Paint Decorated Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of 19th century French Louis XV armchairs embodies the grandeur and sophistication of French decorative arts. Exquisitely carved giltwood frames showcase scrolling a...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Wingback Bergères with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted bergères à oreilles from the late 19th century, with grey painted finish and upholstery. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Superb Pair of Hand-woven Tapestry French Tall Back Louis XV Throne Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of French Louis XV throne armchairs exudes regal sophistication, featuring tall backs upholstered in exquisite hand-woven tapestry. The upholstery showcases intricat...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Mahogany, Walnut

Superb Pair French Louis XV Figural Needlepoint Throne Armchairs 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of French Louis XV figural needlepoint throne armchairs circa 1900 exemplifies elegance, craftsmanship, and historic artistry. Each chair is beautifully carved from solid w...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Maple Dining Chairs in Blush Pink - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of eight French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid maple wood, the chairs showcase a natur...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Chenille, Maple

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Cane, Oak

Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful lounge chair in the Louis XV style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Minton - Spidell during the 20th century. The chair has a wooden frame and cabri...
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Fruitwood

1960s French Style Carved Mahogany Skirted Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Too cute to leave behind! This is a pair of French style carved mahogany skirted bergere chairs. The attention to detail in the upholstery is not common any more. The ivory upholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Pair 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our exquisite late 19th-century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each ch...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

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 Seating

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Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
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 a lovely aged patina to the gilt wood finish. Usable upholstery but easily reupholstered if desired. Generously sized for the U.S. market! Louis Delanois (1731–1792) was a Parisian menuisier who specialized in seat furniture...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French Louis XV style wingback chairs from the 1890s embodies timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Each chair features the distinctive high back with gr...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools - Plácido Domingo Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools with Tasseled Silk Cushions from The Collection of Plácido Domingo. A charming pair of Louis XV style ployant stools, first half of...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
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 Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair Superb French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Carved Bergere Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of French Louis XV style bergere armchairs exemplifies the timeless elegance and refinement of 18th-century-inspired design. Beautifully carved from solid wood and finished...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Italian Carved & Cerused Pine French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs. The frames appear to be a cerused pine. The damask upholstery feels like some sort of cut chenille. The upholstery is vintage ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.

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