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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
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Rosewood Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) with cane back and seat. Features a pierced and carved seat back over cabriol...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style pair of bergeres or armchairs, carved fruitwood with floral patterns on back, and a shaped seat with cushion, upholstered in a beige damask silky fabric, above ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of 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 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

Late 19th-Early 20th C. Set of 14 French Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and fine set with two arm and twelve side chairs. Finely carved walnut Louis XV style with deep Saddle tome leather upholstery and nailhead trim. With floral scrolled crests and the seat rails with carved leafy scrolls, the legs ending in an elegant SnailsHead Foot. side chairs H. 37", W. 18", Depth 20 1/2", seat H. 20" Condition: some expected scratches to the leather but minor, a few stains on four seats, one with a tiny tear...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs. The chairs stand on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. There are carved flowers on the top of the chair frame. The chairs are n...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair Of Fine Quality Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elegant Louis XV style armchair with a carved and scrolled crest rail with open cartouche in the center. The sloping arms with scrolls and the ends with carved acanthus leaves. R...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Wooden Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs, floral décor and green upholstery. Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of thi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style 19th Century French Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs and double welt linen custom upholstery. Elevate the elegance of your living space with this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Vintage Pair French Louis XV Revival Swan Tub Armchairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic Vintage pair of French Louis Revival walnut swan tub armchairs, mid 20th century in date. Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and carved w...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Fruitwood Berger Chair & Ottoman In Blue Floral & Leopard - S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century French carved fruitwood bergere chair newly upholstered in a blue floral with neutral leopard background. The fabric is linen. The stool came with the ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Canape and Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs French 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE AND PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CHAIRS French 19th Century in mahogany wood with gilded and relief bronzes. Upholstered seats and back. Dim.: (settee) 88 x 125 x 58 cm. Good condi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV Style Lounge Chair, New Upholstery, France, c 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
In the style of Louis XV, this French lounge chair with wing back details has wonderful patina on the fruitwood frame: natural wear of the original paint. The chair has been newly up...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Daybed, Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis XV style daybed, French, early 19th Century, the gently curved ends having gilt carving and gilt carving supported by cylindrical slightly tapered legs, in a distressed cream p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Pair Antique Country French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs with leather upholstery will add a touch of class and comfort to any room! The lightweight design makes them great for being fl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Light-Medium Blue Sapphire Tone Upholstery ( newer ) Antique Sturdy Frame, Grey Paint Overlay, with Signs of Gilt Gold Accents in areas, and worn away in others. Rococo Styling throu...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests. The sofa comes without a central backrest and with a padded seat. The legs are arched, while on the seat you can s...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Set of Six Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A charming set of Louis XV style dining chairs ready for their new home! Painted in a soft, washed gray, the chairs have a curved, caned back with lovely floral carvings on frame, a...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
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, Hollywood Regency style.  
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs from the 20th century with carved floral décor, scrolling knuckles, cabriole legs and upholstery. Evoking the grandeur of French roya...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century Louis XV French Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century Louis XV style French fauteuils, or armchairs, each with sturdy walnut frames with hand-carved floral decoration. Original castors on the front legs. Upholster...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

A Louis XV style armchair. 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XV style armchair with a very classic French accent in a beige linen. 1940's
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood

Pair Of French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each armchair is raised on cabriole legs with carved flowers at the top. The scalloped apron h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

19th Century Painted Framed / Upholstered Louis XV Style Pair Bergeres
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your living space with this exquisite pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Bergeres, featuring beautifully painted frames and impeccable chenille upholstery. These bergeres ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Ottoman Pouf Beech and Red Skai Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis XV style beech and red skai Good condition with minor marks of use French midcentury Shipping: 39/57/57 cm 13 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Petite French Slipper Chair With Silk Damask Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A petite Louis XV slipper chair with silk damask upholstery. The walnut French chair is carved with beautiful details to the curved frame back, seat apron and legs. The luxurious c...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Walnut

Antique French Carved Gilt Wood Settee
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French carved gilt wood settee of the highest order. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period. It is of amazing quality, wit...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Blackened Footstools with Leather, Set of 3
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate neoclassical beauty into your home with this exquisite suite of antique footstools. Crafted in Paris, circa 1880, and made of walnut wood, each stool sits on small scroll...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Carved walnut, with brass studded upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 22"...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Brass

French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis 15 style cabriolet armchairs in beech wood, covered in almond green velvet fabric. Napoleon 3 Period. 2 Very beautiful flat-backed armchairs called “à la rein...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Settee with Curved Lines in rare Thomas Paul Oceania Fabric
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XV Style Settee upholstered in rare Thomas Paul Oceania Fabric. Georgeous curved lines and beautiful ornamentation to arms, knees, apron and back. Also features double piping d...
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Early 2000s Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Wood

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair French XV Giltwood Carved Dinning Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair French XV style carved giltwood arm chairs. Upholstered in a green tapestry style fabric.
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique Canape Bench Louis XV Style 1800s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique 1800s Canape ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Fruitwood

Antique Carved and Gilt Wood Arm Chair Bench Ornate Design Red Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, late 19th century carved and giltwood stylized armchair. The ornate Louis or Rococo style carving features ornate, scrolling designs. Cabriole legs, stylized floral motif...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs in Walnut, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs in walnut, 19th century. Pair of Louis XV-style armchairs in walnut, caning on the seat, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Dimensions: h: 93cm, w:...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

A Set Of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuils Open Armchairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A set of four 19th century French Louis XV style Fauteuils open armchairs, upholstered Aubusson Tapestry. Displaying cartouche shaped backs, demonstrating foliate scroll cresting wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs, Venice, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful pair of large armchairs in gilded and carved Louis XV style wood, 'chassis' model Armchairs from the Venice region, wear and tear to the gilding, trims to be redone ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Desk Armchair with Red Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or study with this elegant antique desk armchair. Crafted in Provence France circa 1920, the walnut 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 chair...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Rare form of French Louis XV Kissing Birds Carved To Death 1920s Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved rams head French Louis XV sofa with kissing birds and rams heads. The settee measures 77 wide x 38.5 tall x 15.75 deep with a seat height of 15.75 tall. Dat...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Armchairs By Jean-René Nadal L'Ainé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive pair of French armchairs displays the splendor and elegance of the Louis XV period. Crafted by the famed ébéniste Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733-1783), the chairs are e...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Baker Furniture Company Walnut Open Arm Bergere Louis XV
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This isa nice pair of Baker chairs in good condition and they date to the 1970s era and measure 34.25 tall x 28.5 wide x 32.25 deep and the seat h...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Period Walnut Chair with Original Tapestry
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming and quite comfortable French 18th Century Louis XV period side chair with original tapestry. A camel hump top rail follows down to a shaped seat above a channel carved wal...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Wood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa in Bleached Oak and Irish Linen Upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XV style sofa Size: 78”w x 31”d x 35”h Seat Height :19” Seat Depth :22” Arm Height:24” Beautiful French style sofa in a weathered aged oak finish. The fra...
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Foam, Oak, Down

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert. The double sided seat...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Yellow Silk Upholstered Lounge Chair with Carved Hardwood Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine quality Louis XV style lounge chair beautifully upholstered in yellow silk fabric with an overall foliate design. The well-carved hardwood frame starts at the top of the piece...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Hardwood

1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert. The double sided seat...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Rare Size French Louis XV Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming needlepoint upholstered canape or marquis. The small size of 40.25 wide x 26.75 deep x 32.75 tall and a seat height of 20 inches makes it a wider chair, rather tha...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

1980’s French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs Whitewashed Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely 1980’s French Louis XV style Fauteuil armchairs comprised of whitewashed wood frames with cabriole legs, claw feet, and basket weave contemporary fabric. Beautiful condition, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic over-sized French Louis XV provincial style bergère with matching curved ottoman. The chair features an slightly arched back, straight turned arms and a cushioned seat with a...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Stools with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique stools were crafted in Provence, France circa 1950. Standing on cabriole legs ending with scroll feet and decorated with carved leaf and floral motifs at the sh...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, the piano seating is decorated with floral motifs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair Armless French Louis XV Antique White Yellow Glaze Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of genuine leather armless boudoir or bergere chairs. The chairs look antique but were made during the 1980s era. They are in their original stained and in on...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous and graceful stool. The black velvet contrasts beautifully with the white distressed frame. There is one small stain shown but its dark too so not obvious. Measur...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Tall Back French Country carved Louis XV Side Chairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of chairs in good condition. The chairs measure 42.75 tall x 21 wide x 22.5 deep and a seat height of 19 inches. The chairs are in nailhead trim and date to ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite French Louis XV Style Bergere, a stunning addition to any interior space. This chair exudes elegance and sophis...
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1970s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Wood

Fantastic Set of 8 French Louis XV Auffray Paint Decorated Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular set of French Louis XV paint decorated dining chairs by Auffray furniture, a legendary American furniture manufacturer who made the most beautiful and accurate ...
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1970s American Vintage 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, Stephanie Odegard Collection, and Europa Antiques. 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 $300 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $3,438.

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