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Louis XV Seating

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Pair of 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

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

Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Two-Part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Louis XV style carved giltwood two-part Duchesse Brisee, Late 19th Century.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

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

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

Materials

Cane, Wood

20th Century Louis XV Style Small Canape and Stool Set
Located in Lisboa, PT
This set of canape and a stool in the Louis XV style, painted green and originating from Europe in the mid 20th century, reflects the elegance and sophistication of the Rococo period...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Seating

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Wood

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

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Lovely Pair of St. Tropez Painted & Silk French Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of elegant French Louis XV painted carved armchairs upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found in St. Tropez in France. Beautiful muted tones of pale green and go...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Bleached Fruitwood Louis XV Armchair Upholstered In Silk
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV armchair in bleached fruitwood. Beautifully carved with a good patina, newly upholstered in a stone coloured textured silk.
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1740s Antique Louis XV Seating

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood 3-Piece Parlor Salon Suite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th century French Louis xv style gold giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. Set includes, (1) loveseat, (1) armchair, (1) side chair. All chairs feature gold silk upholstery with em...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
On Sale limited time...! Exceptional Lois XV Five Piece Living room Set France, circa 1760-80 by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maître. Comprises of 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape)...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Bench. Newer upholstery in great vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 18" In depth and 18.5...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

1920's "Venetian" Style Armchair in Brown Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant American 1920s Venetian style armchair features a wooden frame that is painted in dreamy shades of green and gold with an aged patina, giving it an antique, regal qualit...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery

Set 8 Painted Green Upholstered Cane French Louis XV Tall Back Dining Chairs
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a gorgeous set of 8 painted dining chairs...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

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

Superb Pair of Hand-woven Tapestry French Tall Back Louis XV Throne Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful, large, and very tall pair of chairs in a hand-woven tapestry or perhaps Aubusson upholstery depicting whimsical scenery. The chairs have minor signs of age and u...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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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

Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Sheffield, MA
Distinctive vintage Louis XV style hand carved armchair having open and down swept arms and elegant cabriole legs. Upholstery shows wear and some staining. M...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Fauteuil Arm Chairs to Refinish DIY, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style gold gilt Fauteuil arm chairs to refinish DIY project - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered armrests, gold distressed finish, cabriole le...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Carved French Style King Cane Back Chair
By Timeless
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful French Style floral side chair-cane back , floral print fabric in muted tones, delicate carved and accent light wood .
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Set of Six Caned Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Set of six caned back and painted frame Louis XV style dining chairs. X shape stretcher to legs and delicate carving to frame surrounding cane. Chairs need reupholstering.
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Cane

19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 39 1/4in W: 27 3/4in D: 28in SH: 18 1/2in This Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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

Pair of Antique French Walnut Foot Stools
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French walnut foot stools. They were made in France, and date from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, the solid walnut frames have beautiful flora...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs from Provence, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office, study or a den with this elegant suite of four antique armchairs! Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, each fauteuil stan...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

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

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved distressed frames. Upholstered seats, backs and arm rests. 40" h x 27" w x 28 1/4" d. Seat height 19". Condition Scratches. Stains to upholstery. Minor pulls to upholstery.
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1990s Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Canape in Walnut
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period canapé in walnut with antique petit-point covering.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Romantic Celadon Painted Pair of Carved Wood French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Louis XV style painted, hand carved side chairs newly custom upholstered with high-grade fabric and trim. Late 1800’s, from a Chateau in Deauville, France.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

1860s French Fine Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing 1860s French carved walnut and cane side chair with exquisite carvings on back. Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 37.5" tall with a seat height of 17.5".
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

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

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th early 20th c. French Louis XV Style Giltwood bench with intricate hand carvings & warm patina to the all original gold leaf gil...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Country Louis XV Style Lavender Grey Upholstery Bergere Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
This elegant pair of French country Louis XV-style bergère chairs evokes a timeless sophistication with their classic form and luxurious upholstery. The frames, crafted from weathere...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV carved, ebonized and upholstered lounge chairs. Quality velvet upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Measures 21" in width, 21" in depth and 37.5" in height....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Original Fabric, Gilt Frames Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV style armchairs in a suite of (4) matching antique French Armchairs in their Original Aubusson inspired thick fabric. The Gilded frames are original and have been structurally restored, but cosmetically left original. The arms and outside backs of the antique Louis XV arm chairs...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Pale Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant pair of Louis XV style fruitwood armchairs upholstered in a soft, delicate pale green velvet, will add an elegant touch to any living room or office. The intricate carvings on the frames mimic the floral decoration seen on 16th-17th century French furniture...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet

Set of Four Louis XV Chairs With Minty Green Cockleshells Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A beautiful set of four Louis XV style painted dining chairs updated with new fabric. Each chair is upholstered with Meg Braff Designs "cockleshells...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, 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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Drop Arm Canape
Located in Houston, US
Early 20th century French Louis XV style drop arm canape. Beautiful patina with original hardware to adjust arms. Newly upholstered in muslin.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Iron

French Three-Piece Carved Walnut Duchesse Brisee
Located in Dallas, TX
A French three-piece carved walnut duchesse brisee in a transitional style mixing Louis XV and Louis XVl elements together. Two Bergeres and one ottoman.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

French Louis XV Provincial Style Five Leg Peach Painted Boudoir Slipper Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Five Leg Peach Painted Boudoir Slipper Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 19" W x 22" ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV set of 8 dining chairs is designed by the renowned designer Paul Mathieu. He chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Seating

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper

19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, Scalamandre Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Settee / Canape, Durand, Louis XV, Giltwood, New Handwoven Scalamandre Upholstery. A charming Louis the XV settee comprised of a stunningly carved 19th century giltwood settee from the French house of Gervais Durand, unsigned. The whole finely carved floral and wreath motifs with Greek key corners and elegant cabriole, turned up legs. Upholstery in need of repair. Priced accordingly. A pair of large Fauteuils sold separately. Frames are strong and sturdy. Newly upholstered in Scalamandre hand woven fabric. Gervais-Maximilien-Eugene Durand (French, 1839 - c. 1920) was best known for producing high quality furniture after important 18th Century makers...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Textile, Giltwood

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

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

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Leather, Tapestry, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Solid Wood Bronze Ormolu Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Solid Wood Bronze Ormolu Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features green vinyl/Naugahyde upholstery, brass ormolu, solid wood frames, distressed finish, cabri...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

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

French Louis XV style giltwood and upholstered piano stool C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style giltwood and upholstered piano stool C 1900. This stool has a revolving seat that will adjust up and down to meet the needs of the user. The surface is original...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Mahogany and Giltwood Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV mahogany and giltwood upholstered armchair in good condition with rose color upholstery. Chair measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and stands 39" tall....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric

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

Vintage French Louis XV Carved Mahogany Vanity Bench Chair J.K Rishel Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style carved mahogany vanity bench chair by J.K Rishel Furniture Co. Item features beautiful wood grain, upholstered seat, nicely carved details, cabriole leg...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each country French dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Fabric, 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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