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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
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool with later blue and white checked upholstery, parcel gilt painted frame, rising on cabriole legs
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Paint

Continental Louis XV Style Beaded Giltwood Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
Continental Louis XV Style Beaded giltwood footstool. Lovely Continental Louis XV style hand beaded gilt wood footstool or tuffet. This beautiful gilt footstool is in great conditio...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood, Beads

Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Armchairs in Painted Distressed Frames
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of antique Louis XV style armchairs in painted distressed frames. Each having a wonderful antique frame that has been washed wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

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

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Velvet, 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.   
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original finish on frame and can easily be recovered in your favorite fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Set of 10 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XV (18th Cent style) walnut side chairs with roset & floral centered carving on back & seat front rail and Fortuny upholstered seat & back.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

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...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

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

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with shaped back and cream upholstered seat and back.   
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Style French Bergère with wings - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis XV Style French Bergère with wings - 20th Antique style decoration Original upholstery fabrics : some stains Measures : 71x77cm H:101 SH:44cm Materials : Wood - Fabric Wear c...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Bleached Fruitwood Louis XV Armchair Upholstered In Silk
Located in Kent, Dover
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

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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Venetian Sette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood Venetian settees. Each settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved foliate gil...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Louis XV Caned Armchairs by Century Chair Co
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 Set of 4 Louis XV Caned Armchairs...
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1990s Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

Louis XV Caned Armchairs by Century Chair Co
Louis XV Caned Armchairs by Century Chair Co
$2,771 Sale Price / set
25% Off
An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Chic Louis XV Blue Lacquer Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Louis XV dining chairs, model #9562, with antique blue lacquered frames by Auffray & Co. American, 1970. The fabric is ori...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Lacquer

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather and White Carved Wood French Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious pair of leather embossed armchairs or fauteuils. Can be used as elegant dining chairs at the head of a table, or armchairs in the livingroom or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

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

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Beech

Pair of Rococo Craved Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Rococo craved Louis XV style armchairs. Each solid and study Bergere chair is stylized in the Louis XV fashion with scroll and shell carvings on a walnut frame.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Large Scale French Victorian Rosewood Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuills circa 1870
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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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Rosewood

Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style White Painted Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features carved cabriole legs, solid wood frames, distressed white/cream painted finish. Circa Mid 20th ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

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Textile, Giltwood

Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Painted And Gilded Wood Bench, Venice 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Wingback Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved walnut frame cushioned seat and upholstered in gold or beige damask.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Glitwood & Red Silk Canapé
Located in Ross, CA
This Louis XV style giltwood "canapé à corbeille" features a comfortable curving backrest with an elliptical central panel topped by carved ribbons,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Aristide Boucicaut, Tapisserie et Ameublement Paris. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world and opened in 1852 in Paris with Aristide Boucicaut and his wife Marguerite at the helm. They offered original creations and limited editions alongside a selection of the most beautiful objects from all over the world. Our Antique French Louis XV Ottoman...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

“Two Available” Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee
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

A Pair of Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood 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 gildi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

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

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Tapestry, Rosewood

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 style armchair - mouse gray felt fabric
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis XV style armchair - mouse gray felt fabric Antique Style - Cabriolet armchair Measures : 62x57cm H:88cm SH:42cm Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Tall Back Needlepoint and Petit Point Carved Walnut French Louis XV Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb tall back chair with gorgeous antique needlepoint and petit point showing a maiden with a cornucopia and a bird on the seat. The chair is in very good condition bu...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
The low curving back centered by a splat of pierced foliate scrolls, cabriole legs, restoration will be done on request Diamentions: Height 32", Widht 27" Depth 33"
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

1980’s French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Armchairs Whitewashed Frames
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely 1980’s French Louis XV style Fauteuil armchairs comprised of whitewashed wood frames with cabriole legs, claw feet, and basket weave contemporary fabric. Beautiful condition, ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

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

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Velvet, Walnut

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

19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather Armchair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the comfortable fauteuil sits on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leav...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Graceful French Louis XV Black Velvet Upholstered Distressed White Painted Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous and graceful stool. The black velvet contrasts beautifully with the white distressed frame. There is one small stain shown but its dark too so not obvious. Measure...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil armchairs. Carved fruitwood frame has been refinished. Newly upholstered in navy blue linen with bronze nailheads.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood, Linen

Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped Made in Italy. Antique Solid Walnut carved armchair with off white skirted upholstery. Unique and sophisticated carved detail on arms and leg...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
Carved Italian Skirted Armchair
$1,695 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Well Carved French Louis XV Style Tabouret Stools with Silk Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of well carved Louis XV style tabourets are covered in an elegant floral silk upholstery and stand at just over 21 inches tall. The term tabouret comes from the old French,...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood

19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
19th century, pair of Italian giltwood armchairs The refined pair of armchairs was made at the beginning of the 19th century in Venice (It...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved French Parlor Set In Brown Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Waxed Carved French Mahogany Tufted Back Bergere Parlor Set Newly Upholstered and Down Filled Etagere Ribbed Mocha-Chartreuse Mohair - 3 Piece Set This...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Mohair

Regal 19th Century French Walnut Louis XV Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful French walnut Louis XV armchair with creamy new upholstery will look beautiful at the end of a dining table or in any living room or bedroom. #4650.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

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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Cane, Wood

Pair of Louis XV style chairs
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of Louis XV style chairs Decoration - Classic style Measures : 52x53cm H:101cm SH:50cm Material : Wood - Fabric
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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

Italian Carved & Cerused Pine French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs. The frames appear to be a cerused pine. The damask upholstery feels like some sort of cut chenille. The upholstery is vintage ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Mahogany, Bronze and Leather Desk Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant pair of antique armchairs with gilded ormolu mounts. Crafted in Paris, France circa 1850, and built of mahogany wood, each chair stands o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Carved Velvet Wingback Chair
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 usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Spectacular Antique French Louis XV Rococo Hand Carved Burnout Velvet Wing Back Chair We also have the matching sofa in Orange velvet listed separately. Featuring hand-carved Minerva (Roman Goddess of Wisdom) busts on both wingtips, carved Dragon panels...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
One dining chair from 19th century. Made of solid wood, painted in light beige with coral accents, rush seats with nice linen seating cushion in very ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Rush, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Bleached Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (20th Cent) bleached open Armchairs with tapestry style upholstered seat and back
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut & Caned Swivel Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A Pair of French Louis XV style walnut swivel armchairs, the caned seats and back are in excellent condition. These are a wonderful and quite comfortable pair, with a curved back bac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are two identical armchairs, but one of them has a damage on the inside part of the upholstery as i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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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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