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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
Creator: Baker Furniture Company
Baker Furniture Company Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Arm Chair & Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker Furniture company carved Louis XV style armchairs and matching ottoman. The chairs and ottoman are in good codnition and while it is used and may have some s...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs By Baker Furniture USA, late 20th century Carved painted walnut frames, with pink striped uphol...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

French Louis XV Fauteuil Armchair by Baker Furniture
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 a French provincial Lo...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Baker French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Settee and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Louis XV style painted wide wingback bergere settee and ottoman. (1) wide frame wingback bergere lounge chair, (1) wide curved ottom...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Baker Furniture Louis XV Silver Gilt Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s Carved silver gilt over gold gilt wood frames, with unique griffin patterned upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats an...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Baker French Louis XV Style Yellow Velvet Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning arm chair by Baker Furniture, circa 1960s. Made from naturally distressed European walnut. The frame is beautifully carved with acanthus and scalloped detail. Upholstered ...
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1960s Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Fine Carved French Louis XV Paint Decorated Louis XV Bergere Chair Circa 1920
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Located in Nashville, TN
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French Carved Walnut Chaise Lounge in the Louis XVI Style, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
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French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...
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Pair French White Paint Decorated Carved Louis XV Bergere Armchairs Circa 1940s
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV armchairs...
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
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Vintage Baker French Louis XV Style Yellow Velvet Walnut Fauteuil Arm Chair
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Pair of Baker Furniture Company Walnut Open Arm Bergere Louis XV
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

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Vintage Baker French Louis XV Provincial Baloon Back White Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage Baker Furniture French Provincial / Country dining chair, circa 1960s. Features carved floral accents with an oval balloon back, tapered and fluted legs, and original floral...
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Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Pair Baker Furniture Company French Louis XV Armchairs, Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Baker Furniture French Carved Louis XV Style Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
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Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils by Baker
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of stunning Louis XV style fauteuils by Baker Furniture, circa 1985, in silver cream finish. Old World Weavers woven brocade pomegranate silk. Chair backs in Brunschwig & Fi...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

Pair of Baker French Country Louis XV Style Armchairs Oval Upholstered Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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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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