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
Color: Beige
Louis XV Style Settee with Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 20th century settee in the Louis XV style, had a painted wooden frame in a delicate cream shade, harmonizing perfectly with the upholstery, a blend of pink flora...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite
Very fine original walnut frame three-piece salon suite, includes one settee and two armchairs, the sui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century White Upholstered French Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French fauteuil with beautifully carved scroll arms and shell detail. Newly upholstered in crisp white.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Lake Worth, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Italian Arm Chairs by Chateau d'Ax
Approximate Measurements in Inches
40" high at back
27" wide
27" deep (back t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton
French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Satin, Cotton
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV Provincial style painted side chairs, the shaped crestrail above an upholstered back and seat, the chairs decorated in yellow and blue paint with blue and white jacquard uph...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
French Louis XV Bergere Accent Dining Chairs by WESTLAKE
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Italian Made French Louis XV Bergere Crackle Finish Accent Dining Chairs...
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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV style wing armchair in pickled oak, cabriole feet, undulating top crests; newly upholstered in linen.
Great frame and a very co...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Beautiful Chair in the antique Louis Quinze Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved in color and carved. Backrest frame with floral carving and perforated middle bridge made of passively curved bridges. Inclined, volute-shaped legs, scalloped...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) walnut square bench with beige upholstered seat.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French large suite consisting of a settee and 4 arm chairs and two side chairs. Original painted grey with parcel gilt details. Beautiful Aubusson tapestry wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry
French Louis XV Green Damask 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 5 French Louis XV-style (19/20th Cent) bleached high-back salon / living room set with green damask upholstery. 2 arms: 27"w 26"d 38"h/2 sides: 21"w 22"d 40"h, 1 loveseat: 65"...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Damask
18th Century Louis XV Period Settee/Bench/Canape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV painted Canape, mid-18th century. Wonderful rare French settee with feminine cabriole legs. This is a very rare piece of the period.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Antique 4 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved an...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Antique Carved Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Style Side Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut 19th Century French side chairs in the Louis XV taste. The pair features carved cabriole legs, heavy solid walnut floral carved frames, and clas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Country or Louis XV Style Finely Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape, circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous vintage French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa. The item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice beige and g...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery to change.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Weiningen, 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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine carved crestrail over an upholstered back, carved with carved details, serpentine upholstered seat, raised on cabriole legs.
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1760s European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style French Antique Bergère and Ottoman in Original Paint Great Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
French Bergere, model Duchesse Brisee and probably made in the late 1800s'. Absolutely beautiful in all Original Paint that simply could not be duplicated. Proper Down Filled Cushion...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Pair of Fine Louis XV Style Armchairs in Fine Upholstery Custom Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of fine Louis XV style armchairs in fine upholstery custom frames. These wonderfully shell motif carved and finely recovered armchairs are simply stunning and are certain to add...
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1960s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV
Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs
Stamped Tillard
Circa 1750
Height 33 ½ in. Width 19 in. Depth 17 in.
Jean-Baptiste ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having crown seat upholstered with sculpted chenille leopard fabric, raised on delicately carved apron and cabriole legs.
Stock ID: D6720
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Armchair
Located in Carmel, CA
Lovely proportioned Regence ladies armchair with grey wash finish. The chair has cabriole legs and upholstered back and seat in neutral silk stripe.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its original painted finish. Done in the Louis XV style and made in France with the time...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Maison Jansen Attributed Boudoir/Slipper or Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV style Maison Jansen boudoir side chairs. Pair of diminutive ladies chairs each having a mahogany frame with a Muslim fabric supported by brass tacks.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XV Style Armchair on Cabriole Legs, Late 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 18th century French Louis XV-style armchair, the shaped crest over the later leather back and removable seat cushion framed by foliate carved arms, shell carving at the skirt, a...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair 18th Century Louis XV Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted and carved 18th century armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine by Nicolas Blanchard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Pair of Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuils a la Reine
Mid 18th Century
Stamped Nicolas Blanchard, maitre in 1771
Each with a cartouche shaped upholstered backrest, the top rail car...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Set of Six Chic Louis XV Blue Lacquer Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Louis XV dining chairs, model #9562, with antique blue lacquered frames by Auffray & Co. American, 1970. The fabric is ori...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Lacquer
Fine French 18th Century Walnut Canape
Located in Rome, IT
A FINE FRENCH 18th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT CANAPE WITH A SHAPED BACK , SCROLLING ARMRESTS ON A SERPENTINE SEAT ON CABRIOLE LEGS ENDING IN SCROLL FEET. CM 165X90X65
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Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Attributed Pierre Nogaret, 18th Century
By Pierre Nogaret
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil
18th Century
Attributed Pierre Nogaret Maitre June 1745
Height 41 in Width 26 in Depth 22 in
Cha51
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of 19th century Louis XV style French wingback armchairs upholstered in luxurious floral pattern, circa 1870. This piece is made of heavily carved walnut with a gold ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Natural Beech Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two natural beech wood Louis XV fauteuils. [2 in LA & 2 in DC shops].
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech, Wood
Louis XV Oak Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XV carved oak stool with foliate motifs and cabriole legs ending in scroll feet.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with shell carved back crest and white upholstered seat and back.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Seating
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Side Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Louis XV walnut side chair with upholstered seat.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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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