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 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
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
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
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
Materials
Leather, 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
Set of Four French Louis XV Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved chaises side-chairs, the arched upholstered panelled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borde...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
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
French Antique Duchesse Brisée or Lounge Chair and Ottoman Original Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been together for decades, but were not born at the same...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style, Armchairs, Ivory Scalamandre Fabric, Walnut, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Louis XV style walnut fauteuils or Bergères in a Scalamandre Fabric. A simply understated pair of carved arm chairs in the finest fabric having a stripped fabric...
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1960s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Accent Armchair, France
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French Louis XV style cane seat accent armchair with upholstered arm and back and loose feather down stuffed seat cushion. Newly reupholstered in an animal print fabric by Kravet. This beautifully carved wood Fauteuil chair was restored in 1955 by a New York City antique...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, 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
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period patinated armchairs. The golden hued patinated chairs have a light green border throughout and are raised on cabriole legs. The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV/XVI Giltwood Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV/XVI giltwood throne armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular fluted tapered legs with top ac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Style Large Tufted Bench / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French style large tufted bench/coffee table. Painted white wooden cabriole legs.
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. large square oak stool. The whole is raised on elegant scrolled cabriole legs with floral carvings at the top, joined by an X stretcher. A...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Regence Style Giltwood Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Regence style giltwood armchair upholstered in leather decorated with nail head trim. Large-scale 19th century French armchair, hand-carved in Regence style. Intricate carving. Beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white and Mecca armchairs. Each chair is raised by ‘S’ scrolled cabriole legs with large carved Me...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style silver gilt bench.
Stunning 19th century French Régence or Louis XV style silver gilt or silver leaf bench wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
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
18th Century White Upholstered French Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French fauteuil with beautifully carved scroll arms and shell detail. Newly upholstered in crisp white.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent design with classical green velvet upholstery wing back chairs.
This vintage and pastel green painted pair of wingback chairs is beautiful in design, they are in superb ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Pair of Antique French Armchairs in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of antique armchairs from France. These chairs are made of solid walnut with curved legs and back and have been reupholstered with a beige fabric with floral motifs. Very comfor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs
Located in Brea, CA
19th century painted and carved ribbon cane back open armchairs painted in a soft pale Swedish gray color, with natural cane back and seat. No fl...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany Adjustable Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique and extremely decorative French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany adjustable desk or vanity chair. The chair is raised by elegant scrolled feet and cabriole legs wit...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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
Set of Three Louis XV Style Bleached Wood Chairs with Faux Hide Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish spin on classic set of 3 petite Louis XV style bleached carved wood chairs having chic high end faux hide upholstery with double piping detail. Measure: Seat height 19.
#5115.
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
French Louis XV Style Caned Grey Patinated Bench with Entretoise
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style caned grey patinated bench with Entretoise.
Lovely versatile model. Four benches in store. Price per one bench.
Shell detail, d...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Distressed Painted French Louis XV Open Arm Bergère Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These gorgeous French style chairs have that antique chipping white paint to replicate a truly old chair, but these were made in the 1990s and are in excellent condition. The chairs ...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
French Louis XV Distressed Painted Armchairs Fautueills, circa 1920s
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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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Pair of Dark Mahogany French Louis XV Fauteuills Armchairs
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
Mahogany
Antique French Vanity Chair Painted in a Pale Pink and White Belgian Linen
Located in Brea, CA
Antique French vanity chair painted in a pale pink and upholstered white Belgian linen.
Measures: 22" W x 41" H x 25" D
Seat height 19"...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s.
This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early French Louis XV French Carved Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and comfortable French Louis XV carved armchair or fauteuil newly upholstered in neutral French linen. Carved reeded legs and arms add to the elegance of this chair, which can be used as a head dining chair...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Stools Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs.
Excellent condition of gildin...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Walnut Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant armchair with walnut frame made in late 19th century.
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Late 19th 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
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition.
Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
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
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
Pair of Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style cabriolet armchairs, in giltwood standing on four cabrile legs ending by scrolls. Scalopped apron adorned with flowers. Arm supports slightly behind the leg li...
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1880s European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Pair of Armchair Carcasses, Montespan Style, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of armchair carcasses, Montespan style, 19th century
Very beautiful model and lovely wood finish, to be upholstered to your taste.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Two elegant chairs in Louis XV style made of hand carved walnut with floral upholstery.
France, circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis The XV style Stools
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen transitional style, blue velvet, original vintage condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Porter Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage porter chair recently restored with black alligator embossed leather, modern nailhead trim, and antique gold lacquered wood. This is a sh...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt & Painted Carved Armchairs, Attributed Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Louis XV style gilt and green-cream painted carved Fauteuils armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen. The arched back frame crowned with carvings of flowers with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Carved Wood Armchair with Feather Down Cushioning
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1920s French Louis XV style carved wood fauteuil with distressed green painted finish atop curved legs. Upholstered back. Minor stains to fabric.
Measures: 24.5" arm he...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Marquises Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine pair of french 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved marquises bergère armchairs. The ornately carved gilded frames with floral and acanthus motifs with rounded edg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
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
Beautiful 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Carved Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
A finely hand carved 19th century French Louis XV gilt bergère. Covered in a gold silk blend material.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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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