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 18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood and Aubusson Tapestry Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and unusually wide French 18th century Louis XV period giltwood and Aubusson tapestry eight legged bench. The bench is elegantly raised by elongated 'S' scrolled ca...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood Bergères À Oreilles armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and finely carved sea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood stools. Each square stool is raised by elegant patinated cabriole legs with fine giltwood acanthus leaf feet and most decorative scrolled foliate corner carvings. The arbalest shaped frieze displays scrolled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Swiss, French Armchairs, Louis XV Style, Rococo, Silvered, Brown-Red
Located in Ettlingen, DE
This pair of armchairs came to us from a friend, descendant of a traditional familiy in Geneva, Switzerland. Her grandfather was a renowned doctor in the city. Geneva was a very honorable christian-calvinistic place that time. When the first brothel opened in the 1920ties, it became an immediate huge scandal. The cathouse had to close on the next morning. The doctor, father of our friend aquired some of the furniture, amongst them this lovely pair of armchairs.
The armchairs are restored, stable, and ready to use. The velvet is a linen by Maison Charles Burger...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silver Leaf
French Louis XV Style Caned Grey Patinated Bench with Entretoise
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style caned grey patinated bench with Entretoise.
Lovely versatile model. Four benches in store. Price per one bench.
Shell detail, delicate carvings on entretoise ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative set of four French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated armchairs. Each chair is raised by lovely cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet attached by beau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white and Mecca armchairs. Each chair is raised by ‘S’ scrolled cabriole legs with large carved Me...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV/XVI Giltwood Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV/XVI giltwood throne armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular fluted tapered legs with top ac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Chair in Antique Louis Seize Style Solid Beechwood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French armchair solid beechwood, finely carved.
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20th Century German Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial canape sofa or settee made in the Louis XV taste. The sofa features a beechwood low profile carved frame with a serpentine back, arms, and apron. T...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Spring Cushions
Dimensions:
42”H x 23”W x 22”D
Seat Height 19”
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Fine Carved French Louis XV Paint Decorated Louis XV Bergere Chair Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful time-worn paint decorated bergere. The chair is in very good antique condition. The chair measures 41 tall x 32 wide x 31 deep x 17 seat height.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back and seat. Features a pierced and carved seat back over cabriole legs.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
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
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Louis XV Style Pressed Leather and Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of four Louis XV style brown pressed leather carved side chairs having cabriole legs leading to an ornate carved form apron supporting high back re...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chairs in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. Both are upholstered in floral silk textile and are in very good orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1890. The set is made up of two armchairs (his and hers), an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Louis XV style chair with linen upholstery
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style chair. painted in a french oyster grey with subtle distress edges, finished with an antique glazed patina. Upholstered seat and back in a beautiful prin...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen
Pair of French Antique Louis XV-Style Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV French Armchairs Suite of 4
Located in Buxton, GB
Set ofx4 French Louis XV Style Armchairs with Grey Upholstery.
Circa 1920.beautiful carved Walnut woodwork in good condition. On the upholstered Grey Seats there are some slight mar...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with central floral carving, cane backs, floral upholstered seats, armchairs with partial d...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of Early 1990s era Paint Decorated French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is superb pair of bergere chairs made in France from the late 1890-1900s era. The chairs are in their original distressed painted and gilded finish and have normal age-related s...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
1760s Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil à La Reine by Mathieu Bauve
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Italian, Savoy, Carved Walnut & Leather Upholstered Bergere, 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shockingly handsome and robust this wingchair or bergere takes French design of the Louis XV period and makes it so uniquely Italian, of larger scale and having exaggerated wings wit...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous hand-carved 1780ss French settee. The settee shows its original finish with its original signs of age and use and minor antique repairs. The upholstery is still qu...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Superb 19th century French Gilded Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ok, this is a superb frame, the frame is expertly carved and gilded in bright gold leaf that's genuine gold. The frame is substantially wider than a typical bergere chair and the fin...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs, blue velvet in good condition
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37.3" / W 19.8" / D 19.4" Height from floor to seat: 19" Back height: 20.2"
An elegant and timeless set of five French Vintage Louis XV style dining chairs or side cha...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Intricately Carved Wingback Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant antique pair of French Louis XV style walnut wingback bergères from the 19th century, with completely carved frame décor, new neutral high end upholstery and Louis XV classic...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil armchairs. Chairs feature carved and shaped walnut frames, a serpentine skirt, and carved cabriole legs. Chairs also feature tacked red leather backs ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Textile
Set of Four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs. Some damage to the caning (see photos) Priced accordingly
#4383
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sturdy set of six Louis XV style scrollwork and foliate carved oak dining chairs with foliate upholstery. The set dates to the late 19th century and is in very good overall co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with curved frames and S-shaped legs. The seat, backrest and armrests are upholstered. The armchairs have a white patina and are in used condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Softwood
An 18th Century French Side Chair Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning 18th century French side chair with delicately carved legs. Newly upholstered in a Kravet 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Exquisite carving. The silho...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair Of Armchairs Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 18th century “oak” carved wood, pretty velvet in good condition
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Cane Living Room Set Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
Embrace the charm of the 19th century with this elegant French Rocaille Salon Set. Crafted from high-quality walnut with Cane Seat and Backrests, this Louis XV style set includes a s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Tooled Leather Window Foyer Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century French inspired foyer / window bench. Features tooled leather green upholstery over carved mahogany frame with cabriole legs and double x form stretchers.
Dimensio...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Superb Carved Gilded 19th Century Louis XV French Provencal Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb quality, elegant, 19th century French Louis XV canape, settee or sofa, reupholstered in neutal creamy fabric. It has a beautifully shaped giltwood frame with a lovely flowin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Vintage Louis XV style open arm giltwood chair
Located in Brea, CA
Vintage gilt wood open arm chair. This vintage chair has the original finish, which is a weathered patina gilt wood. We have reupholstered them in a linen with burlap back. Finished...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Burlap, Linen, Giltwood
Louis XV Bench In Carved Wood Oak Patina 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV bench in carved wood with oak patina 18th century, very good general condition
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. later 19th c. Louis XV style with elegant carved frames, the shaped backs and curved arms with delicate carved foliate details. The serpentine skirt rails and cabriole legs with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 9 beautifully carved original polychrome chairs
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent set of 9 very nicely sculpted original polychrome chairs new tapestry with high quality Italian silk fabric enhances gold on the sculptures stunning
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV White Washed Carved Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and signed Maison Jansen window bench of incredible quality. The carving is absolutely decadent and of the finest quality and white washed to give the bench a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt-wood Salon Suite - Sofa, Chairs & Footstools
Located in London, Park Royal
A nine piece Italian, Louis XV style, gilt-wood Suite. This masterfully handcrafted set includes one sofa, two armchairs with matching footstools, and four chairs, all unified by a a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Like a pair of Downton Abbey chairs, these gossiping chairs are made for having tea and biscuits and would have been in a lord's home or wealthy merchant's home. They have white pain...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves characteristic of the era. These chairs are upholstered in Belgium linen, a material ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Louis XV Style Bergere Arm Chair w Schumacker Strolling Butterflies
By Schumacher
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Bergere Arm Chair w Schumacker Strolling Butterflies Fabric. This listing is for one chair but we actually have two chairs available.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Louis XV Style Painted and Upholstered Bench
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage Louis XV style painted and upholstered small bench. The graceful cabriole bench legs are painted a distressed cream with green accents and meet with a curved X stretcher. ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Exquisite Pair of Antique Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs or Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Finely carved pair of walnut French Louis XV bergere chairs with lovely damask upholstery and original brass tacking. Bought in the South of France. #6398
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
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1910s Swedish Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery. Gorgeous piece. See detailed pics.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Venetian armchairs in lacquered and gilded wood, 18th century
Located in Vicenza, IT
This refined and important pair of lacquered armchairs was made around the mid-18th century in Venice, Italy. They are made of carved, lacquered and gilded wood and reflect the typic...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, A-Pair, 18th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Period French Louis XV Painted Fauteuils, 18th C.
This pair has a cartouche-shaped padded back.
The arms are upholstered, the front and back have a serpentine form and eleg...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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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