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 Country or Louis XV Style Finely Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape, circa 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous vintage French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa. The item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice beige and g...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils with a beautiful old painted finish and Aubusson tapestry upholstery.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) round bleached bench with white satin upholstery.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Satin, Upholstery, Wood
Early Louis XV Period Canape in Carved Beechwood, c. 1730
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine early Louis XV period Canape, with crisp carved designs throughout the exposed beechwood frame, and with upholstered seat & back flanked by open arms in meandering form.
The back with serpentine apron featuring carved designs and moulded borders throughout, and the seat with similar design themes.
The Canape mounted atop 8 cabriole legs, each with rocaille carving at top, and moulded form that ends in scroll-form feet.
Reference: The Antiques Directory...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Armchair in antique Louis Seize Style XV with Curved Armrests beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech wood, set and gilded. Cambered and carved frame on fluted, pointed legs. Curly armrests. Straight supports with applied acanthus leaves. Rising armrests in oval back fram...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Italian Venetian Carved Louis XV Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional carved Venetian style chair made in Italy.
Perfect size for a desk.
Carved details along the back and chunky curved grip on hand-rest.
Black leather upholstery has hea...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved an...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Antique 4 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Side 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 delive...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Rare Set of Four Louis XV Side Chairs, Stamped Tillard
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare set of Four Petite Louis XV
Painted & Parcel Gilt Side Chairs
Stamped Tillard
Circa 1750
Height 33 ½ in. Width 19 in. Depth 17 in.
Jean-Baptiste ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Bleached Wood Venetian Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair bleached wood Venetian open armchairs. Pair exceptional Louis XV large Venetian carved armchairs in original natural bleached condition with vintage...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Style Side Accent Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut 19th Century French side chairs in the Louis XV taste. The pair features carved cabriole legs, heavy solid walnut floral carved frames, and clas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale to six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery to change.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Fine Pair of Louis XV First Revival Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Louis XV first revival armchairs.
Polychromed in Ivory with fine gilt carved details.
Full professional restoration by us.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine carved crestrail over an upholstered back, carved with carved details, serpentine upholstered seat, raised on cabriole legs.
Category
1760s European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 4 18th Century Painted Louis XV Side Chairs, Attributed to J.B. Mouette
By Jean-Babtiste Mouette
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 4 18th Century Painted Louis XV Side Chairs, Attributed to J.B. Mouette
A set of four Louis XV painted and newly upholstered side chairs painted in a white/ cream color and c...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Linen
19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin.
Measures: Arm height ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Canape in Walnut
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period canapé in walnut with antique petit-point covering.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Louis XV style distressed painted side chair with gilt accents.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of salon scale Louis XV style open armchairs, the frames in deeply carved stained beechwood. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoul...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV style settee Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood chaise longue, with nicely-carved flower cartouches on the head and foot, floral carvings on the seat rail and other rococo ornaments. Upholstered in lovely silk lampas fabric...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
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
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs with machine upholstery and nailhead trim.
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Italian 19th Century Living Room Suite Gilt Salon Eleven Piece, 1850
Located in Rome, IT
This magnificent and finely carved suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs, two single chairs, Two window benches and four benches with original gildi...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
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 gilding...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Bleached Lattice Back Painted Panel Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bleached wood armchairs with carved open lattice backs centering shaped painted panels with figural scenes and white upholstered seats. (...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Elegant Pair of Louis XV Style Oak Fauteuils in Blue and Cream Upholstery
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils with zebra blue and cream upholstery.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Bleached Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (20th Cent) bleached open Armchairs with tapestry style upholstered seat and back
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XV Style High Back Lounge or Wing Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Louis XV style high back lounge or wing chairs. This pair of finely carved solid wooden Lounge Chairs would make a statement in any...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fine Louis XV Style Armchairs in Fine Upholstery Custom Frames
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of fine Louis XV style armchairs in fine upholstery custom frames. These wonderfully shell motif carved and finely recovered armchairs are simply stunning and are certain to add...
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1960s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Chair Leather-Covered tulip veneer Louis Quinze, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
tulipwood veneered on solid wood. Appropriately curly and elegant shape.
Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, classic upholstery.
(C-149).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Period Louis XV Beechwood Fauteuil a la Reine, circa 1775
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely fine fauteuil a la reine or straight-backed open armchair is carved from beechwood and finished out for light and airy effect in a caned seat and back. The chair formed p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and well-carved French Louis XV style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench perfect for the foot of a bed, the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Pair of Distressed Finely Carved Louis XV Style Fauteuils Manner Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of distressed finely carved Louis XV style fauteuils manner Jansen. The worn and distressed Louis XV style frames are wonderfully carved hav...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Rosewood and Leather Tabouret Stools, French 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of elegant Louis XV style carved rosewood stools or tabourets with nailhead detail, and recently recovered with leather upholstery.
In excellent condition, sturdy and sound
Fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Fine Louis XV Beechwood Bergere, early 18th cent.
By Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine Louis XV Beechwood
Bergere, Mid 18th Century
Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Tilliard
Covered in floral tapestry
Height 43in. Width 29in. Depth 23in.
Provenance:
THE PROPERTY...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Silver Leaf
Romantic Vanity Bench in the French or Italian Style
Located in New York, NY
Decorative and romantic vanity bench, probably American manufacture, in the Continental style. Rope tassels, carved cabriole legs with upholstered pad seat, upholstery shows wear.
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Leather, Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils En Cabriolet by Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely pair of Classic Louis XV fauteuils en cabriolet by Jean-Baptiste Boulard.
The walnut frame features a restrained, overall curvilinear design that speaks to the refinement o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style giltwood armchairs.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Sensational Curvy Irregular Shaped French Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful hand-carved walnut bench with a lighter grayish antiqued wash, upholstered in 100% white duck and having an irregular scalloped shape with brass nailheads around the edging...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs in Golden, Blue, and White
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style walnut and gilt bronze mounted armchairs with fabric in golden, blue, and white colors.
This impressive pair of Louis XV-style armchairs / Fauteui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Linen
Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upholstery. (For e...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Carved and Crème Peinte Fauteuils
Located in Vista, CA
A pair of Louis XV carved and Crème Peinte Fauteuils, 18th century, rounded floral crests, padded arms, serpentine seat rail, floral cabriole legs. Upholstered in a period Salmon col...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Bench with Pickled Wood Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having a crown seat with nailheads, on channelled frame with pickled finish, raised on cabriole legs with snail toes.
Stock ID: D3577
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery.
We can customized the ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Louis XV Oak Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XV carved oak stool with foliate motifs and cabriole legs ending in scroll feet.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
10 Don Ruseau Provincial Caned Walnut Dining Armchairs
By Don Ruseau
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of ten dining armchairs by legendary carver Don Ruseau Inc., New York City.
Provincial Louis XV style with caned backs and seats. Hand carved and all joints pegged, not glued.
...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with shell carved back crest and white upholstered seat and back.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, France, Early 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming pair of early twentieth century Louis XV style armchairs, painted white with burnished gold accents, and an earlier light green paint visible beneath. Boldly carved. The arm...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
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 gilding...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofà 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
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Style Maison Jansen Attributed Boudoir/Slipper or Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV style Maison Jansen boudoir side chairs. Pair of diminutive ladies chairs each having a mahogany frame with a Muslim fabric supported by brass tacks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric
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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