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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
French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bergere and ottoman with carved walnut frames, cabriole legs and navy blue upholstery with seat and back cushion. (priced as set).   
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style walnut fauteuil with brown leather, intricate carved floral designs.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Tobacco Brown Leather Walnut Side Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French Louis XV classic brown leather walnut side chair featuring lovely brown leather back and seat, nailhead trim, solid wood frame, finely carved details, cabriole legs, c...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Side Chairs in Yellow Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style side chairs in yellow patterned fabric with white painted frames with traces of gilt. This stunning pair of Louis XV style side chairs will add a t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Dining Side Chair A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Dining Side Chair A. Item features nail head trim, solid wood frame, finely carved details, cabriole legs, very nice antiq...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a cane back and seat, loose cushion, cream distress painted finish, solid wood frame, ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

A Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Louis XV style fauteuils (arm chairs), featuring the curved lines characteristic of the Louis XV style. The frame is painted in a chalky white, accented with a beautiful pe...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Bergere Accent Dining Chairs by WESTLAKE
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Italian Made French Louis XV Bergere Crackle Finish Accent Dining Chairs...
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Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Seating

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Cotton

Early 19th Century Velor Fabric Louis XV Armchair with Original Patina
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 19th century velor fabric Louis XV armchair with original Patina. Former pink fabric. Nice manufacture.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and cannage. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and acanthus leaves. The seat is covered with white and grey cannag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Wooden Footstool with Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with carved cabriole legs, floral décor and green upholstery. Elevate your living space with the timeless allure of thi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Country Louis XV Style Mahogany Burgundy Wingback Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat. Item features a partial down filled cushion, bolster pillow, solid wood construction, cabriole legs. Circa Earl...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Mahogany

Four Rococo style chairs, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four rococo style chairs, from France. The chairs were renovated and the upholstery was replaced with a new, aquamarine fabric. Decorated ends of the backrest and chair legs...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs with Figured Wood and Fortuny Seat Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th c., a pair of Louis XV Style chairs with open shield-form back topped with carved rose crest, over an upholstered seat raised on channeled cabriole front legs ending in an...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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Tapestry, Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique painted settee was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The classic Italian, Louis XV style sofa features a shaped back with ear ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Wood, Paint

French Louis XV Style Mahogany Armchair with Embossed Salmon Pink Leather
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant French Louis XV style armchair or accent chair. The mahogany frame is meticulously carved with intricate motifs. The cabriole legs, adorned with delicate scrollwork, grace...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Crewel Work Upholstered Creme Paint Decorated French Louis XV 6 Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine crewel-work hand-embroidered upholstered floral white or creme painted window bench. The bench is in good condition and has fantastic upholstery that combines so beaut...
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1950s North American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Antique Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique revival loveseat with French inspired wood carved frame and soft cushions. Decorative detailing throughout the sculpted wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

French Antique Style Loveseat
French Antique Style Loveseat
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Pair Of Armchair, Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique paire from the 1940s, in good condition, lightweight, comfortable, and space-saving. Seat, backrest, and armrests upholstered in embossed velvet. Beautiful, chic, contempora...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Oak

19th C. French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Parlor Salon Sofa Suite - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Wood 3 Piece Parlor Salon Suite. Listing includes, (1) loveseat, (1) armchair, (1) side chair. All chairs feature gold silk upholstery wi...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Wing Bergére Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XV-style vintage gilt wing form open arm bergere chairs with beige upholstery and a lower seat cushion (PRICED AS Pair)
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery

Antique French Louis XV Style Painted and Giltwood Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XV style painted and giltwood chair. Chic French Louis XV style painted and gilt wood side chair, slipper chair, chauffeuse ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Gorgeous Pair Of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style handcrafted and hand Carved partial gilt Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs. Newer upholstery in gr...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Shepherdess, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Magnificent wing chair in gilded and richly carved wood, Louis XV style but from the Napoleon III period. Wear and tear on the gilding, seats and fabric to your taste to be expected...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Vtg French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair Fauteuil Striped Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted armchair Fauteuil Striped Fabric. Item features green and pink distress painted finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, ve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Louis XV Carved, Parcel Gilt and Upholstered Bergere Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XV Carved, parcel gilt and Upholstered bergere chairs. High Quality upholstery in very good vintage condition. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measure 29" in width x 20" in Depth x 35" in height. Seat height is 16". Arm Height is 22". Seat interior width is 22" and seat interior depth is 18.5. Double sided seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Abalone, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Walnut Bench w/ Arabian Market Tapestry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style 6 Legged Walnut Bench with Arabian Market French Tapestry Upholstery and Stretcher Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 40.5" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs with Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair. "Crunchiness" to padding of backrests. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 45" H ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Mahogany Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid mahogany wood frames with dark brown/red stain, oatmeal wool upholstery, clean sc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Round French Louis XV Walnut Bench with Yellow Needlepoint, ca. 1920
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Three Seated Canapé Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine example of Louis XV époque this French three seated canapé is made of hand carved walnut and is still wearing and original upholstery. The piece could be placed in a center of...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Velvet Covered Bergeres, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Velvet Covered Bergeres, walnut frame and riveted trim, each covered in beige velvet above fluted cabriole front legs and two tapered back legs. 47.5" H x 28" ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and large scale pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut armchairs. This wonderful pair of Bergères À Oreilles are raised by four cabriole legs with bo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved walnut frames, painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut, Paint

French Louis XV Gold Damask 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 French Louis XV-style (19/20th Cent) walnut high-back salon set with gold damask upholstery. 2 arms: 27"w 29½"d 44½"h/2 sides:20"w 21"d 40¼"h/1 loveseat. Available indivi...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Walnut

Louis XV Style Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This dining chair is generous in size, it also has some charming carved elements at the top of the frame as well as the legs. It is showing here with a slightly distressed white pain...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Louis XV Transitional Fauteuils Stamped N S Courtois
By Nicolas-Simon Courtois
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1770. ​ A charming pair of late Louis XV period fauteuils, the kidney shaped backs of simple outline supported on neoclassical fluted tapering legs. Each armchair sta...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Style Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, distressed finish, cabriole legs, quality craftsm...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Cream Brocade Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut loveseat in off-white brocade upholstery and carved back. One leg is not weight bearing.
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Pierce Carved French Louis XV Walnut Salon parlor Chairs Circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular pair of carved French Louis XV armchairs. The chairs date to teh 1870s era and feature pierce-carved crests, something rarely seen with this form of chair. Teh ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features ornately carved solid wood frames, cabriole legs, ribbon carved crests, carved round...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Luois XV Venetian Side Chairs in silvered Hand-Carved Walnut, new upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FA41 Elegant Venetian Baroque side chairs in walnut hand-carved and silvered with new blue velvet upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Silver Leaf

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Oakwood and Leather Armchairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of armchairs in the Louis XV style from the end of the 19th century made of oakwood in perfect condition and upholstered in a camel color leather.   
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Oak

Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee (2 Available)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs, newly upholstered in an Orientalist linen with lime green accents.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Gold Gray Suede Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Chair. Item features Solid Carved Wood Frame, Caned Back, Grey Suede Upholstery, Antiqued Gold Finish, Classic French Form. Circa Late 20...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Wood

Pair of Painted French Armchairs Fauteuils with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb pair of French vintage fauteuil armchairs having painted carved wood frames and wonderful Fortuny upholstery. Arm height 25".
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French set of (6) chairs, intricately carved in the late 1800s in as found condition. This set of (6) antique French living room or ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Metal

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer Needlepoint Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side Chairs, the front legs with coasters. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900. Height: 36 1/2 inche...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wool, Wood

Four armchairs "Louis XV"
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Set of four Louis XV "Cabriolet Armchairs" in molded walnut and carved with flowers, arched legs and upholstered with fabrics in good condition. 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Louis XV Style Wood Carved Stools
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Stylish and elegant pair of stools or ottomans. Designed in the style of Louis XV. Hand carved details in the 1950s. Upholstered in a pale yellow fabric with blue a floral motif. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV Antique Fauteil Armchair in Custom Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
What's old is renewed in this antique Louis XV style armchair in an aqua blue and pale gilt-yellow orchid pattern silk upholstery. This...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Oak

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

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Wood

Extraordinary Pair of Louis XV Giltwood Settee, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of fine giltwood settees from 1750 with a light red fabric upholstery in original vintage condition. Made in Lucca, Tuscany. F-555-NJ-MAR
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Original Giltwood Framed French Louis XV Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood framed Fauteuils armchairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Regence Style walnut open armchairs in cream upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Fine cream colored leather upholstery trimmed in nail Heads adorn these fine chairs. The frame is in walnut In the Louis XV-Style with curved cabriole legs. The back Is upholstered ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut, Leather

18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of period chairs circa 1750-1760 were made in France during the reign of Louis XV. Light and fun these small-scale chairs are comfortable and well crafted. The lesse...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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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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