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 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
Materials
Wood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French early 19th century Louis XV st. walnut canapé. Raised by eight impressive scrolled cabriolet legs with floral carvings. Each centered with a carved acanthus leaf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a decorative mottled band which extends along the arbalest...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs À Chassis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs à Chassis. Each upholstered armchair, à Chassis, which signifies that the upholstery is easily removed and cha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of chairs. They are designed in the French Louis XV style in an antique distressed white pant. The upholstery is good but not perfe...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with large richly carved acanthus leaves and beautiful floral ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Fancy Chair in Louis XV Style, Velvet Leopard
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Fancy chair in Louis XV style, velvet leopard
Solid wood and gold frame. Bombed and carved frame on curved feet. Leopard velvet fabric cove...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Lounge Chair in Cowhide
Located in Pasadena, TX
Louis XV style lounge chair in cowhide
In cowhide with leather sides and back. Gilt carved frame.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cowhide
Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Louis XV style giltwood carved open armchairs
Original giltwood finish with subtle distressed edges, and wood peeking through the gilt.
Classic cabriole legs, with flower c...
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Carved Klismos Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning pair of Italian carved Klismos chairs with cardinal red silk velvet Scalamandre fabric seats.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Set of Six Patinated and Giltwood Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and complete set of six Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant patinated cabriole legs with fine giltw...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Caned Bergere with a Painted Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis XV style beautifully carved bergere with caning from the 19th century. This wonderfully carved bergere has an old but later white and gray painted finish and is glazed w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Country French Louis XV Style 19th Century Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful set of four French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely detailed foliate carvings, original ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant tapered cabriole legs with Fine scrolled feet and beautiful richly carve...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Beautiful French Salon Seating Group / Seating Set in Louis XV Style, 20th Centu
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful French salon seating group / seating set in Louis XV style, 20th Century.
Solid beech wood, finely carved and set in gold. Slightly c...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Lucenec, SK
A set of six French hand carved dining chairs from the second half of the 19th century with cane seats and backrests.
Louis XV-style dining chairs in walnut style with well-articula...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, 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
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Style Armchair Set, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis XV style armchair set, France, circa 1890.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height 108 cm, seat height 45 cm, width 67 cm, depth 70 cm.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Fine Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 18th century Louis XV period fauteuils handcrafted in Lyon of solid walnut, circa mid-1700s. Featuring a shaped back with a crest of finely carved floral and fo...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV style armchair, France, 19th century birchwood with exquisitely carved details. In very good condition with recently replaced upholstery.
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Birch
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
Pair of painted and upholstered Louis XV style open armchairs
Beautiful painted chairs in soft white with subtle antique distressing. An oyster gr...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Stool Bench Floral Tapestry Needlework Carved Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak Louis XV Stool Bench Tapestry Needlework
~Direct from France~
~One of several great antique stools and benches fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Italian Parcel Gilt Vanity Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th century Italian vanity or petite side chair finely carved in the Louis XV style. The chair is painted in cream with gilded details that ha...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint, Silk
18th Century Louis XV Fruitwood Settee in Aubusson Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV fruitwood settee, late 18th century, the domed and padded back surmounted by a floral crest, joined by padded scrolling arms to the shaped seat, raised on molded cabriole le...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Carved Fruitwood and Pictorial Needlepoint Fauteuil
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV fauteuil offers fruitwood frame with carved floral and foliate crest and skirt, shaped arms and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, upholst...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silver
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
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with shaped back and cream upholstered seat and back.
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Well Carved French Louis XV Style Tabouret Stools with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of well carved Louis XV style tabourets are covered in an elegant floral silk upholstery and stand at just over 21 inches tall. The term tabouret comes from the old French,...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
19th Pair of Louis XV Bergère Armchairs in White Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
19th pair of Louis XV bergère armchairs in white velvet
Recently upholstered
Really very comfortable.
Seat interior measurements:
Wide...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet.
France
ci...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut and Tapestry À Chasis Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. walnut and tapestry À Chasis armchairs. Each arm chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and richly carved fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 French Louis XV Gold Damask Side Chairs
By E. Delmas
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XV style walnut side chairs with gold damask upholstered seat and oval back (signed E. DELMAS) (19th cent.).
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold
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
Pair of 19th Century French Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Somerton, GB
A pair of 19th century French ebonized side chairs upholstered in eye catching monochromatic linen with amazing engraving details. Perfect for occasional use.
These chairs have love...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 12 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 French Louis XV style walnut side chairs with cane seat and back (19th Cent.)
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV St. Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
One of a Kind Louis XV Style Chairs in Dedar "Cherry Oh" Fabric
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the frame of a Louis chair. It's perfect for luxurious and fun fabrics like Dedar's Cherry Oh. The fabric looks especially nice with the frames of...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric
Louis XV Duchesse "en bateau" Stamped J. Nadal L'Aîné
Located in Paris, FR
The splendor of the Louis XV period is captured in this magnificent duchesse by the famed French ébéniste Jean-René Nadal (1733-1783). Beautifully upholstered in blue velvet that complements the lacquered beige and light blue wood, this original 18th century settee reflects the change in style noticed in France during the reign of Louis XV. Relative to the flamboyant Rococo style of the Louis XIV period...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Carved Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. richly carved, patinated off-white chairs. The set is raised by 's' scrolled cabriole legs below a scalloped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Luxurious Sofa, Canapé, Couch in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious sofa, canapé, couch in Rococo or Louis XV style.
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crown...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century Pair of French Carved Walnut Chairs in Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis XV.
Both with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved cabriole front legs and could be sol...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood "Bergères à Oreilles". The pair are raised by four circular fluted tapered legs below a recessed block panel. The fri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV St. Mid 19th Century Low Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French Louis XV st. mid 19th century low bench. The bench is raised by six cabriole legs with wonderfully and richly carved flowers above. At the apron is a scalloped desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XIV style French loveseat having solid beige painted frame and lovely neutral patterned upholstery.
#5164.
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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of eight French Louis XV st. patinated dining chairs. Each side chair is raised on cabriole legs with a scalloped frieze. Large carved acanthus leaves adorn the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Desk Chair in Beech, circa 1900s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style caned desk armchair in beech standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls and linked with a X-shaped-spacer. Arm supports slightly behind the leg line and adorned ...
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chic.
Upholstered with hair on cow hide and antique brass tacks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, 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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