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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
19th C. French Louis XV Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Tapestry Settee
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Louis XV style Settee features walnut frame with carved foliate, floral and scroll decoration; upholstered in pictorial needlepoint tapestry depicting courting scene in gard...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Needlepoint Upholstered Bench. Measures 38" in width x 19" in height x 16" in depth.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

Set of French Painted Dining Chairs c.1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of eight French dining chairs features classic Louis XV styling with gently curving cabriole legs, carved floral motifs, and a distressed white painted finish that r...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Linen, Giltwood

Antique 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 Scalamandre 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

Magnificent Set of 10 Painted French Louis XV Caned and Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless elegant & exceptional set of 10 Louis XVI dining chairs having carved wood & caned bodies, beautifully hand painted in an antique soft white. The chairs have a refined and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a French Louis XV style dining chairs, a set of 6. The chairs have been upholstered with an exquisite ivory white and burgundy honeycomb patterned fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Pair of Louis XV Wingback Bergeres & Ottoman
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sophisticated pair of French 19th century wingback bergere armchairs and large matching ottoman. One side of the ottoman is concave to fit the bowed front of the chair–forming a ki...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Oak

Louis XV Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise Lounge
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Louis XV style "Duchesse Brisee", or chaise having hand carved frames with cabriole legs and one side a curved cane backrest. The set is made up of two armchairs, his and...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools - Plácido Domingo Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools with Tasseled Silk Cushions from The Collection of Plácido Domingo. A charming pair of Louis XV style ployant stools, first half of...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Superb Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Paint Decorated Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an exceptional and extremely rare and beautiful pair of over-sized armchairs in the Louis XV style. They are from the 1870s era and are ornately carved with Italian red clay ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee epitomizes the elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship of its time. A perfect marriage of functionality and luxury, it invites you to own a piece of history. Encasing the upholstery is a giltwood frame of exceptional quality, its surface richly adorned with detailed carvings. The frame boasts a continuous swirl motif that flows gracefully along the molded chair...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century French Armchairs Louis XV Style
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful pair of 19th Century armchairs in the French Louis XV style, features a comfortably curved and enveloping back and a loose, but tailored, padded seat cushion. Upholstered in cream Damask fabric, these chairs, with their deep and wide seats, are designed for lounging in comfort. It’s a very chic pair of 'fauteuils cabriolets...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-nineteenth century gilt wood armchairs is in the classic French Louis XV style. The hand carved frames are detailed with simple fluting and scrolling armrests. With ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood

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

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Six Louis X1V Style Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice set of six late 19th / early 20th century French fruitwood dining chairs with the desirable double-lyre X stretcher base and nicely contoured legs ending in scrolled carv...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV-Style Carved Beech Armchairs by Chateau d’Ax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Beechwood, Original Black Leather Style: French Louis XV This elegant pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs was designed and man...
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1990s Italian Louis XV Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair. The sturdy frame is decorated wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs. The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of French Bergere Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French bergere armchairs circa 1895-1905. Upholstered in light neutral linen with feather and down cushions. Sold together priced $5,800 for the pair.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down

Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil arm chairs. It features a combination of Scalamandre damask and Clarence House cut cheetah velvet uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Baker Furniture Co. French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Chair and Ottoman. Item features (1) wide frame wingback bergere lounge chair, (1) wide curved ottoman...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful lounge chair in the Louis XV style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Minton - Spidell during the 20th century. The chair has a wooden frame and cabri...
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Fruitwood

19th Century French Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French armchair exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design, showcasing the elegance of Louis XV or Rococo-inspired styles. The solid wood frame, likely w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Bergère Chair 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of the French Rococo period. Chair features soft curves, graceful lines, and intricate ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

French Louis XV Style walnut carved sofa, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This louis XVStyle sofa has incredible carving with exceptional craftsmanship made of fine walnut and hand carved. It has floral and foliate detailed carving. The fabric is a silk Ve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Fine Pair Silk Upholstered Maison Jansen Attributed Large Scale Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of French-made Maison Jansen Attributed pair of oversized bergere chairs. The chairs are hand-made and mortice and teno...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair Matched Pair Karges Carved French Louis XV Style Sofas Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a super-rare pair of matched Karges of Evansville, Indiana sofas in the Louis XV taste. The pair has a fantastic pair of frames that are hand-carved as Karges is world famous...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of grand scale, having a frame of elaborately carved giltwood. Its arched crestrail carved with combing and scrollwork, centered with a leafy cartouche. Its framed, padded ba...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Norwalk Furniture French Bergere Chair & Ottoman Set in Floral Tapestry
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage French style bergere chair & ottoman set handcrafted in USA by Norwalk Furniture with feather cushions and original floral tapestry upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Style Loveseat. We offer this shapely antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt curved or Courbe loveseat. This versatile piece works well in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Fantastic Pair of Hand-Carved French Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful hand-carved pair of French Louis XV armchairs. They date to the 1960s and are in good condition and will show signs of age and wear such as minor stains on linen....
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Mahogany, Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Fine Quality Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style 19th Century Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a genuine 19th century French Louis XV daybed with a fantastic carved walnut frame. The daybed has a custom-made mattress and box spring and has two cylindrical pillows. The ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs with beautiful carving and beautifully vintage upholstery. The frames are in good condition and the upholstery is in g...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Classic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Introducing the French Louis XV armchair, a timeless piece that effortlessly combines antique charm with luxurious comfort. This exquisite chair showcases an elegant antique style, f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Walnut

Pair of Louis XV style oversized Bergere chairs, C 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous pair of painted and giltwood chairs provide ample room and are still cozy given the winged sides. The finely carved frames are adorned with fruit and foliate motifs on ...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Style Pair 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our exquisite late 19th-century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each ch...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century. The chair exudes timeless elegance and boast captivating details that will elevate the aesthetics of any room. The bergère chair features a wraparound back with a delicately carved crest, showcasing the elegance of the Louis XV style. The flowing lines of the back seamlessly blend into the scrolling arms, creating a sense of fluidity and grace. The top portion of the arms is partially upholstered for added comfort, while the curving supports lend a touch of sophistication. The chair is upholstered in a charming floral blue and gold...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Bench in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite 18th-century Italian antique bench captures the essence of the Louis XV period, showcasing the craftsmanship of Venetian cabinetmakers. Crafted from solid walnut, the ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

A Large French Louis XV style Painted Bergere, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This comfortable chair envelops you with the rounded back, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushion all supported by short cabriole front legs and flaring back legs. Recently reupho...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of French Louis XV style painted and giltwood bergere chairs, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of painted and giltwood chairs have deep molded frames with gracefully curved serpentine backs and scrolled arms. The generous seats and arms are upholstered, all supported...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare set of 12 French Louis XV Country French Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare robin's egg blue and creme paint decorated set of 12 cane chairs. The chairs have age-appropriate distressing and wear. One chair has a l...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Rare Pair of Tapestry Upholstered French Period 18th century Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special and very rare pair of "period" French Louis XV made during the reign of Louis XV. These are beautifully carved walnut and feature mortice and tenon joinery with exp...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Cane, Oak

Louis XV Bergère Armchair toile de jouy & carved wood - Napoleon III - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wonderful Louis XV style bergere armachair from the Napoleon III period with basket back, in natural wood molded and carved with flowers and foliage, arched arms and legs. This bergè...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Blue Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 37 in W: 26 1/2 in D: 28 3/4 in SH: 20 in This stunning pair of Louis XV style carved walnut armchairs captures the essence of classic 18th-century French design, e...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Bergère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite, 1920s French painted bergère in the Louis XV style. The chair features delicately carved details, a fresh coat of “greige” paint with a light coat of hand applied antiqu...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Walnut, Paint

Italian Louis XV Style Small Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fantastic, petite Louis XV style bench of figured walnut, newly reupholstered, made in Italy, circa 1920. Delicate, hand-carved details follow the graceful lines of this versatile, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery

Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of upholstered French bergère chairs in a beautiful upholstery with great frames of large scale. Measures 39....
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair Louis XV Fruitwood Brass Nailed Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded Leather Upholstered Cane Back Armchairs. Very good vintage condition. Some fading on Stinciled gol...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Brass

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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