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 Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere, Arm / Accent Chair, Velvet, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere,arm / accent chair, velvet, giltwood
Classy and elegant French Louis XVI style arm or lounge chair. Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Children's Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair.
This stunning antique French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt children's chair has been profession...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Rococó Louis XV Fauteuils or Slipper Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Rococó Fauteuils or slipper chairs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gorgeous pair of Rare 5 Leg French Louis XV Style Limed Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 38 tall x 21 wide x 20 deep x seat height of 17 inches. Dates to the 1950s era and is in good condition for a set this old. The upholstery is newer and clean.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nice Set of 10 Italian-Made Walnut Louis XV Cane Dining Chairs circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of Italian-made Louis XV country French style chairs. This is a very large set of 10 which is very rare and hard to find. The chairs date to the 1920s era. The...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back.
Antique condition"
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV 19th Century Carved Walnut Footstool with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style carved walnut footstool from the 19th century with tapestry upholstery. This French Louis XV-style walnut footstool exudes timeless elegance and charm, showca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Fine Quality Painted Period Antique French Louis XV Side Chair with Animal Print
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a splendi example of a period antique French Louis XV side chair. The chair is finished in its original creme painted finish with gold leaf and time-worn because it was const...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric
$3,200 / set
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils with a beautiful old painted finish and Aubusson tapestry upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10. Item features is a very rare set of 10 armless dining chairs, parcel gilt carved frames, cream and burnished gold distressed finish, carved cabriole legs, spicy mustard yellow patent faux leather vinyl upholstery with nail head trim, great set of vintage Louis style chairs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale limited time...!
Exceptional Lois XV Five Piece Living room Set France, circa 1760-80 by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maître. Comprises of 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape)...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) walnut side chairs with cane seats and backs (PRICED AS Set).
Seats have been reinforced with wood beneath caning, damage an losses...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery.
Good authentic condition of th...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
$1,173 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV-Style Fruitwood Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XV-Style benches having hand carved Fruitwood cabriolet legs and frame. Fruitwood has a medium walnut finish. As is printed cotton fabric upholstery. Circa 1950.
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this pair of Early 20th Century French Armchairs were handcrafted from cane and walnut in the early 1900's. The chairs feature a walnut frame with a can...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 24" W x 21" D x 19" Seat height x 27" Arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Pair Silk Damask Upholstered French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of silk damask upholstered and nailhead trimmed armchairs in the Louis XV style. The chairs are in good condition and very fresh and clean. They are used so the...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,276 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fancy Set of Four Italian Venetian Louis XV Chairs with Original Real Gold Gilt
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A set of four richly carved Italian, 19th century Venetian side or dining chairs with original rich gold gilt paint. The chairs stand on lovely reeded legs and skirt and seatback dis...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Paint
Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six late 19th-century country French provincial dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid mapl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of vintage French Louis XV style armchairs. Newly upholstered in lavender linen and painted white.
Each Measures: 14.5" W x 20" D x 33.5" H
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$3,610 / set
Set of 8 Italian Louis XV Style Tapestry Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice set of Louis XV Style dining chairs with carved wood frames, cabriole legs and true floral tapestry upholstery with nail head details. Chairs are made in Italy.
The ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV.
Mid-Century Modern, Hollywo...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$8,200 / set
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely carved foliate designs an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Chaise Longue/Recamiere, Louis XV, Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant chaise Longue in Louis XV style. Solid beechwood, finely Hand-carved, combined colors and gilded.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert.
The double sided seat...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Vintage Jansen Newly Upholstered Velvet Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage Jansen style newly upholstered velvet chairs. The pair of bergeres in Louis XV style feature sumptuous cerulean blue velvet upholstery and carved and painted frames...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Suede, Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price / set
33% Off
A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century
With square back and yoke arch top rail, the exposed hand rests carved with leaves, on scroll supports to serpenti...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Wingback Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Impressive, highly stylish and unique Italian painted wood frame wing back arm chairs that will bring presence to any room. Chairs have a full wood frame and a loose cushion....
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$15,500 / set
Pair of 19th century French LXV Style Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of two in natural oak French chairs in Louis XV style with flat back called “la Reine”, scalloped frieze and carved, raised on cabriole legs.
Upholstered in natural linen. Very ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Oak
$1,800 / set
Pair of Silver Gilt Bergeres in Silk Fabric, Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
Large silver gilt bergere chair frames in Louis XV- style with cabriole legs
Center cartouche at the crest. Upholstered in a lovely aqua and cream...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,600 Sale Price / set
60% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Settee
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak settee from France in the Louis XV style. The settee has a wonderfully detailed pierced back with three seats with shell hand carved decorations at the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any sitting room, at the foot of a bed, hallway and more. The fabric has been professi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$1,850 / set
18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bergeres with a Pink and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved wood French Louis XV style armchairs, bergeres with a painted pink and gilded finish.
These large chairs are hand carved with wings and raised floral carving. They ...
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1990s French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Fauteuils Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 19th century Louis XVI style fauteuils armchairs, in overall excellent condition. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$12,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa.
Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Pair of Louis XV walnut armchairs - 18th century - follower of Nogaret
By Pierre Nogaret
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of walnut caned armchairs, mid 18th century, Louis XV period circa 1750 - Lyon area.
Our seats are very elegantly carved and balanced ; although they are not stamped, the...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat.
Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Set of Four Gilt wood and Painted Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved gilded and painted square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and high quality French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut bench. This attractive bench is raised by six foliate decorated cabriole legs supported on hoof feet. The s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chair in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. It is upholstered in floral silk textile and is in very good original ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
Romantic Intricately Carved French Louis XV Style Mohair Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A romantic Louis XV style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped tufted upholstered backrest leading to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, Kn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Louis XV Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Gold Gilt, Cane, Red Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Louis XV Style Dining / Side Chairs, Clayed Gilt and Cane
A stunning set of finely carved and upholstered dining chairs, Mid-20th century, comprised of two armchairs wit...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs with Silk Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable pair of Louis XVI style chairs with a faux
gilt finish. Having a reeded leg and dome shaped seat back.
Two cushions come with this set.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$945 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Pair of Louis XV-Style Painted and Carved Bergere Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable pair of bergere Louis XV-Style chairs with floral and foliate
Carving at the crest. Painted in creamy gold hue. The back is gracefully curved and extends
...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or Chaise Longue, was crafted in Provence, France circa 1880. The set comprises two armchairs (his and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
A French LXV Style Giltwood & Painted Bench Hand Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A French Louis XV Style Bench, all hand carved, featuring curved line work and serpentine legs. The piece's carving is further enhanced with a two tone, hand-finished patina in celad...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Elegant Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with richly carved foliage. Slightly curved frame on straight...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set 10 Carved French Louis XV Dining Chairs Circa 1990
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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1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,660 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Green Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV Style Green Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework Upholstery, ca. 1890
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of eight French Louis XV st. painted dining chairs. Each side chair is raised on cabriole legs with a scalloped frieze. Large carved acanthus leaves adorn the t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
12 French Dining Chairs, Late 19th Century, Carved Fruitwood and Ori Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
An extraordinary set of 12 French dining chairs, manufactured in the late 19th century, crafted from high-quality fruitwood and sumptuously hand-carved, reflecting the mastery of Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV (18th century) narrow walnut carved bench with a tapestry upholstered seat.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, 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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