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
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) side chairs, distressed white washed beige finish, cane backs, nice...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
By Blanchard
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Bergére Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) green painted and gilt rope carved trimmed bergere Armchairs with Ikat-style blue cut velvet and beige satin upholstery. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Pair Leather Vintage French Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great carved pair of leather Louis XV French-made armchairs with gorgeous carved oak frames and bright brass nailhead trim. The chairs are in good antique condition with mo...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French carved walnut early Rococo style armchair with wings and interior armrest.
Fauteuil en confessionnal in French.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Louis XV Style Oval Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
A mixed pair (one with arms) of Louis XV style oval back chairs paint finished in silver cream with Brunschwig & Fils cotton and silk small patterned leaf design in a pale aqua marine color upholstery.
Dimensions of chair without arms...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
Superb Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Paint Decorated Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an exceptional and extremely rare and beautiful pair of over-sized armchairs in the Louis XV style. They are from the 1870s era and are ornately carved with Italian red clay ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Louis XV Walnut Armchair c.1770
Located in Sharon, CT
A large beautifully carved Walnut Armchair, Italian late eighteenth century in Louis XV style. Reupholstered.
Category
1770s Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Piano Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style piano bench, or stool, with solid walnut frame. Nice hand-carved details with turned legs and stretcher and spindle decoration. Toile fabr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Upholstered Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of stunning Louis XV French Provincial style club chairs or lounge chairs.
Carved walnut, with deep blue faux bois patterned upholstery.
Measures: 26.5"W x 24"D x 37.5"...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even chil...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th C. Louis XV Style Caned Arm Chair With Quadrille Coral Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A 19th Century Louis XV style caned arm chair updated with a beautiful Quadrille print, coral and white seat and lumbar cushions. The hand carved, caned arm chair with hand painted ...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane
19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Four French chairs in hand carved walnut frame with seat and back in cane. Very good condition with no restorations. Comfortable and stable construc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Carved Walnut Distressed Antique Needlepoint Upholstered Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French antique walnut foot stool with a gorgeous needlepoint upholstered seating surface. The stool is in antique distressed condition and will show parts of the b...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Pair Louis XV Revival French Gilded Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
The chairs feature hand-carved decoration a...
Category
1980s English Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style French Style Side Chairs In Grasscloth W/ Brass Nailheads -Pair
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style side chairs wrapped in grasscloth with plaid backs and applied brass nailheads. They are attributed to Grange and most likely date to the late...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Grasscloth, Beech
Vintage French Country Louis XV Cream Distress Painted Wood Stool Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Cream Distress Painted Carved Wood Stool Ottoman with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 19" W x 17.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measures 27" in width...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Nice Antique Pair Fench Louis XV Armchairs Fauteueills
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antiqe chairs are in good condition as far as the franes are concerned, but will be needing new upholsetry. That means its a great chance to put your touch on them! They each m...
Category
1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench.
Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French large suite consisting of a settee and 4 arm chairs and two side chairs. Original painted grey with parcel gilt details. Beautiful Aubusson tapestry wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry
Set of Four Polychromed Cane Seat and Back French Louis XV Dining Salong Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous painted and polycromed set of 4 armchairs. Measures 33.75 tall x 22 wide x 23 deep and seat height 19 inches seat height. The chairs date to the 1940s era.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
French style painted and caned back dining chair for custom finish
Located in Oakville, ON
An Elegant Louis XV style dining chair with some fine carving at the top as well as carving on the seat apron and legs. It is offered as a custom finish with your choice of paint fin...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair 18th Century Louis XV Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted and carved 18th century armchairs.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Louis XV Style Off-White Crackle Painted Gilded Red SIlk Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair Louis XV-style crackle painted armchairs with red silk upholstery and subtle gold leaf highlights. The chairs are in good vintage condition with minor signs of ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Channel-Tufted Armchair with Carved Frame and Calligraphy Motif Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
Combining the elegance of a Louis XV-style silhouette with a distinctly modern flair, this vintage upholstered armchair stands out with its bold calligraphy-patterned fabric. Crafted...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back.
Antique condition"
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style 3 pieces Salon Set "à chassis", France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Length : 130 cm (51,2 in.) ; Depth : 53 cm (20,8 in.)
Armchairs = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Width : 71 cm (27,9 in.) ; Depth : 57 cm (22,4 in.)
Charming Louis XV style salon...
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1880s 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 crowning. Appropriately curved frame w...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century French Regence Carved Walnut "Fauteuils de Confessional"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, den or office with this large pair of antique wing-back fauteuils. Crafted in France circa 1880, each "Fauteuil de Confessional" stands on elegant cabriole le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style Newly Upholstered Bench With Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Louis XV-style newly upholstered bench features elegant curved legs and a graceful design characteristic of the period. The bench is covered in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric, add...
Category
Early 18th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV style painted Armchairs with red silk Upholstery A Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
One of two pairs available as separate listings.
This is a superb pair Louis XV-style crackle painted armchairs with red silk upholstery and subtle gold leaf highlights. The chairs...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Side Chair in Walnut with Upholstered Back and Seat, circa 1860
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely Louis XV-style chair with walnut frame and upholstered seat & back. Features carvings of scallop & foliage along back crest, with carved flowers along apron and on the ...
Category
1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Set of Six 19th Century Museum Quality Walnut & Faux Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely stunning set of six early 19th century (or earlier) walnut carved Italian dining or side chairs. Aprons display lovely floret and chairs show peg construction and are solid and comfortable. Seats are aged worn faux leather that looks real...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Beech Fauteuils in Dedar Silk Stripe, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the frame of a Louis chair. The gorgeous beechwood is perfectly-aged and was ripe for something cool and Classic, so we chose a beautiful silk fab...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
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
Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Side Chair (C)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Dining Side Chair (C). Item features a brown embossed leather back and seat, nail head trim, solid wood frame, finely carv...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Carved Boudoir Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Carved Boudoir Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features a gold gilt finish, solid wood frames, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great styl...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gorgeous Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of solid walnut Century armchairs made by Century of North Carolina and are in good condition with minimal wear and signs of use. The chairs have beautiful up...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Minton-Spidell Chair in Leather & Distressed Apple Jade Finish
Located in Ross, CA
Custom fine reproduction of an 18th century chair, one of a kind, and hand crafted. The distressed finish is called Jade Apple, and the seat and back are covered in leather, has spri...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Set of Seven French Louis XV Leather Embossed Armchairs or Fauteuils, to be used in any room of the home. Can be used as elegant dining chairs, or armchairs in the living or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair French Louis XV Style Open Armchairs with Caned Seats and Backs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Louis XV Style French Adjustable Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XV style adjustable swivel stool made of solid rosewood with hand-carved details, sturdy curved legs and decorative wood finial. Covered in original peti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Rosewood
18th Century Style Dining Chairs In Premium Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Specifications:
Pinewood structure (known for its lightness and elasticity) and beech wood (known for its strength) applied on tension points, coated with polyurethane foam and fiber...
Category
2010s Portuguese Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) walnut side chairs with cane seats and backs (PRICED AS Set).
Seats have been reinforced with wood beneath caning, damage an losses...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Thomas De Angelis Stool in Manuel Canovas Silk Stripe Fabric
Located in Morristown, NJ
Mid 20th c., New York, a low stool in the Louis XV style with a carved and painted wood frame from the Thomas De Angelis workshop. The stool was custom made for a dame of American so...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
1900s Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs, carved walnut with floral motif
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs from the 20th century, walnut hand-carved with floral motifs and threads. The two armchairs are sturdy and in good condition of upholstery, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.
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