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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
Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Walnut Short Upholstered Bench w/ Serpentine Arms & Stretcher
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome French walnut bench features curvilinear arms with carved acanthus leaves and is supported by a carved serpentine stretcher base. The seat is a lovely claret colored ve...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Carved Walnut French Louis XV Foot Stools in Original Paint
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a special and extremely rare pair of French 1890s era stools with their original finish. They have their original time-loved distressing and are yet strong and structurally s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with richly carved acanthus leaves and lovely finel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench. This exceptional bench is raised on five cabriole legs with scrolled feet and scallop shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

20th Century Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century Louis XV Style Armchair – Hand-Carved Wood & Floral Damask Upholstery Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning Louis XV-style armchair. Featuring an intric...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Armchair
Located in Carmel, CA
Lovely proportioned Regence ladies armchair with grey wash finish. The chair has cabriole legs and upholstered back and seat in neutral silk stripe.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XV Chairs Pair Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV chairs pair designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV furniture and this elegant pair of Louis XV Chairs. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during Louis XV period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. 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...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Seating

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Brass, Copper

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, each comfortable fauteuil sits on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, and ending with escargot feet over an X-form stretcher. Both armchairs have a tall and arched back, a wide and deep seat flanked with open curved armrests decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron decorated with hand carved shell and foliate motif on all four sides. Both antique fauteuils are upholstered with a floral and vine decor fabric in the beige and rust palette. The large provincial armchairs are in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina throughout. Use this elegant pair of heavily carved armchairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Louis XV Style Brass Nail Studded, Caned and Partial Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian made Louis XV Style Brass Nail Studded, Caned and Partial Upholstered Fauteuil. Double cane back with extra wood bar support as part of the frame. Measures 24" in width x 24...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of 1890s French Louis XV Carved, Gilt, Ebonized, and Upholstered Chairs
By Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This intriguing pair of 1890s French Louis XV style chairs in the style of Rinquet-Leprince feature elaborate carving of ebonized wood, gilt details, and Mahogany inlay with upholste...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
The elegant pair of Louis XV-style side chairs exhibits exceptional artistry. Graceful and feminine lines inform this well-balanced design, from the serpentine backs and seats to the...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Seating

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, the piano seating is decorated with floral motifs at the shoulders. The round seating...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut, Leather

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

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Beech

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair Dimensions : 53" Tall X 29" Wide X 20" Deep This chair has a stunning blue damask fabric and is made in a Louis XV sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Late 19th c. Louis XV Style Carved Wood Painted Cane Seat Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Perfectly patinated set of Louis XV style dining chairs. 6 seat cushions also included. Cushions show wear, staining, etc.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century French Carved Walnut, Leather and Needlepoint Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique fruitwood armchairs were crafted in France, circa 1760, and would make an elegant addition to a living room, study or library...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Tapestry, Walnut

Eight Louis XV Style Cane Back Dining Chairs with Slip Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
Eight Louis XV Style cane back dining chairs w slip seats. The chairs frames Finely painted in Matte white the backs painted in a soft pale grey. Chair frame...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated and Gilt Accent Bench C. 1920's
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 19 1/2 in W: 40 1/2 in D: 18 in Elevate your space with the refined elegance of this Antique French Louis XV Style Bench, dating to the 1920s. A beautiful example o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

A 19th Century French antiques giltwood loveseat Louis XV style Marche Biron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent loveseats giltwood louis xv style in exelent condition and surely executed by one of the best parisian interior design of this time
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Provincial Maple Side Chairs W/ Rush Seats - A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A charming pair of French Provincial side chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, each chair features an elegant...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Rush, Maple

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of country French early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs from Provence. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and brown...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

French Gilt Bergere Chair with Brunschwig & Fils Leopard Velvet Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant French bergere with gilt wood frame and upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils leopard print velvet. Features wide and generous padded seat and all hallmarks present.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood

Antique Set Of Six Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
An elegant set of six antique 19th century French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV. Beautifully hand-crafted from walnut aged patina with characterful distressed areas. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Lovely Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs with Cane Seating
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A quality pair of French 19th century light blue white painted carved cane armchairs. Finely hand carved and extremely comfortable this pair of armchairs features gorgeous sinuous li...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Paint

18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 1/4in W: 20 1/4in D: 25in SH: 19in This is a very nice pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery. They are finely carved and ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Walnut Leather Tufted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style benches. The benches feature tufted leather seats in a rich brown coloration. The leather is secured with a row of decorative nailhead trim along the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Set Of Four Louis XV Chairs with African Mudcloth Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The African mud cloth gives them a contemporary feel.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Unique Pair Italian Cerule Form Gilt Decorated Creme Painted Upholstered Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair Continental Style Upholstered Benches . Upholstered. Dimensions: 21 1/2" h x 18 1/4" w x 18 1/4" d.
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

6 French Louis XV Style Early 20th C. Distressed Paint Decorated Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 in W: 18 1/4 in D: 20 3/4 in SH: 18 3/4 in Bring timeless elegance and refined charm to your space with this stunning set of six French Louis XV style side chair...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Canape and Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs French 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE AND PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CHAIRS French 19th Century in mahogany wood with gilded and relief bronzes. Upholstered seats and back...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by their original caster and elegant patinated cabrio...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

French Pair of Louis XV-style Stools with Needlepoint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Louis XV-style footstools with floral needlepoint upholstery. Each stool features a unique but coordinating design of ornate urns overflowing with colorful and lush bouquet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Mahogany

Unique French Armchair in Antique Louis Quinze Style Wood Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular rising backrest frame with rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved, carved frame. Slightly curved frame on curly legs. The s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV-Style Giltwood X-Shaped Folding Stool / Curule Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XV-style carved and gilded X-shaped folding stool / curule seat with a plump red and gold Damask printed velvet cushion / pillow with elaborate passementarie embellishments i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming

Pair of Armchairs, Louis XV Montespan Style, Soft Caramel/Tan Leather
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Armchairs, Louis XV Montespan style, newly upholstered in soft caramel/tan leather.
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs Stamped Tillard Circa 1750 Height 33 ½ in. Width 19 in. Depth 17 in. Jean-Baptiste ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Vintage French Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair in Camel Color This beautifully carved lounge and ottoman set would be a stately accent chair for your living room. We reupholstered this chair and ottoman set in a plush patterned “camel” Italian...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Mohair, Upholstery

Set of Eight Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of eight, carved and polished Louis XV style walnut dining/ armchairs with caned backs and loose fitted seat cushion in Cowtan and Tout "Jaguare Café" with Lee Jofa tr...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each "Bergères À Oreilles" armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with scrolled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Louis XV Style Voltaire Armchair, France, Mid-19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual Louis XV Voltaire armchair, with a large medallion back, and cabriole legs; painted bluey-green, and upholstered with a colourful, vintage 19...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A pair of French Louis XV style carved and painted wood armchairs, circa 1860, painted wooden frames with carved floral decoration, upholstered in buttoned silk.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
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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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Carved Wood Upholstered Vanity Stool Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming vanity stool in the style of Louis XV.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
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2010s British Louis XV Seating

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Gesso, Wood

Black lacquered wood stool hand carved Italian Louis XV style
Located in Cantù, IT
Black lacquered wood stool hand carved Italian Louis XV style
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, in Rechampi Wood, Flower Fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of louis XV style armchairs, in rechampi wood, flower fabric the fabric is not new but in very good condition a sofa of the same model is also available. the price is for t...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Bergère Chair in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite French bergere chair in the style of Louis XV. Spring green velvet upholstery with a metallic silver clad trim and legs. There are two cabriole legs on the sides and one...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Silver

Pair of Louis XV Style Yellow Upholstered Painted Wood Bergère Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Louis XV style yellow upholstered painted wood bergère Chairs. Measure: Seat height 17.5 in.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Style Shepherdesses
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French Louis XV-style shepherdess chairs is crafted from solid walnut, a wood prized for its durability and intricate carving capabilities. The fram...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very elegant sculptural cane armchair with carved floral accents. The curved back makes this very more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has be...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Beech

Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
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Louis XV Style Giltwood Tabouret
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Louis XV Style Giltwood Tabouret, likely 19th Century, possibly earlier, with velvet upholstered seat. Height 20 x 26 3/4 inches square.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Edward Ferrell Louis XV Fauteuil Armchair Immaculate
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1990s Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Damask, Mahogany

1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each "bergères à oreilles" armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly carved scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and finely detailed pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs. Each beautiful armchair is supported by four cabriole legs with scrolled feet and decora...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pair of convertible armchairs with violin backs in molded and carved walnut from the Louis XV period. one of which is signed Blanchard. The armchairs have an elegant deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, 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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