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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.

Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XV
Color:  Gold
Louis XVI Crosse Renverse Stool Painted with Gold Highlights
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV crosse renverse style stool painted in a french grey with gold highlights.
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2010s British Louis XV Seating

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Hardwood

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

French Louis XV Style Gold Upholstered Wide Seat Lounge Chair Settee Bergere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style gold upholstered wide seat lounge chair Settee Bergere. Item features a unique wide seat, gold floral print fabric, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabr...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Fauteuil Arm Chairs to Refinish DIY, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style gold gilt Fauteuil arm chairs to refinish DIY project - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered armrests, gold distressed finish, cabriole le...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style Pair of Bronze Side Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine bronze Louis XVI style side chairs. This is a simply magnificent pair of Maison Jansen fashioned solid bronze side chairs. This pair having recently been cleaned. The so...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Bronze

Set of 10 French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XV style walnut side chairs with gold damask upholstered seat and oval back (signed E. DELMAS) (19th cent.).     
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Gold

20th Century Gold Wood and Fabric French Louis XV Style Sofa, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sofa from the early 20th century. Furniture in richly carved and gilded wood in Louis XV style of excellent quality. Sofa covered in fabric on the seat, back and armrests with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Sophisticated Italian Regency Louis XV Gold Silk Armchairs Mahogany & Gold Leaf
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Armchairs Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs, Louis XV period. Hand carved Mahogany Wood with Original Gold Leaf Whitewash Finish. Curvy elegant lines. Exquisite detail. These are fa...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Mahogany, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood 3-Piece Parlor Salon Suite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis xv style gold giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. Set includes, (1) loveseat, (1) armchair, (1) side chair. All chairs feature gold silk upholstery with em...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XV style walnut side chairs with gold damask upholstered seat and oval back (signed E. DELMAS) (19th century).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Upholstery, Walnut

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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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