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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 lovely walnut Louis XV bergeres
Located in Summerland, CA
This demure pair of Louis XV-style walnut bergère armchairs date from the 18th century, beautifully constructed with a shapely 'cabriolet' back for comfort. The frames are intricate...
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Late 18th 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 nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with diff...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

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

Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet chairs. Comfortable curved round backrest carved with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and sea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Pair Gilt-Bronze Mounted Salon Chairs by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Salon Chairs by François Linke, The Design for the Mounts Attributed to Léon Messagé. Signed ‘FL’ to back of the bronzes. The underside seat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Ormolu

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Wingback Armchairs ~ Bergeres feature graceful naturalistic lines, a beautifully patinaed, distressed painted finish, and linen upholstery for a soft, comfortable effect! The tailored lines of this pair combined with the weathered finish to make them a perfect choice for the casual decor, the country french decor...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Hardwood

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period patinated armchairs. The golden hued patinated chairs have a light green border throughout and are raised on cabriole legs. The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Large Bergere Armchair in Louis XV Style, in Painted Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted wood, circa 1930.
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

20th Century Pair of French Carved Walnut Chairs in Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis XV. Both with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved cabriole front legs and could be sol...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Four Antique Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four antique dining chairs. The chairs have a solid walnut frame with original leather seats. Chairs are low enough for breakfast chairs. Louis...
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XV Sofa Fully Restored in Black and White with Polished Nickel Nailheads
Located in Bronx, NY
Louis XV sofa in black vinyl with polished nickel nailheads in a black and white hounds-tooth fabric. Measures: Arm height is 25".
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1950s British Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Distressed Finely Carved Louis XV Style Fauteuils Manner Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
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

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Caned Grey Patinated Bench with Entretoise
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style caned grey patinated bench with Entretoise. Lovely versatile model. Four benches in store. Price per one bench. Shell detail, d...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs, Caned Seatback, 6 Available
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style pair of armchairs, caned seatback. Classical pure-lined model in Trianon grey with natural cane back and upholstered off-white seat...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

A pair of antique armchairs, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the 19th centuries, France. Dimensions: height 99 cm / seat height. 44 cm / width 64 cm / depth 60 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Louis XV Style Maison Jansen Attributed Boudoir/Slipper or Side Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
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.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut and Tapestry À Chasis Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. walnut and tapestry À Chasis armchairs. Each arm chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and richly carved fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Canapé / Sofa Set with Matching Armchairs, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching armchairs. The sofa is able to accommodate three sit...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Green Velvet Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique stools were crafted in southern France circa 1950. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, each stool features a straight apron. The seat is newly ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

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.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Parisian Louis XV Style Daybed in Green Velvet Damask
Located in Astoria, NY
Luxurious mid-20th century French daybed made in the Louis XV style by Tréca Paris, a distinguished French maker of high-end beds and mattresses founded in 1935 in the Alsace region....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Velvet, Wood, Oak

Pair of Painted Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of painted Louis XV style armchairs, late 19th century. With floral carved cupids bow crest rails, upholstered backs, serpentine shaped arm supports and upholstered armrests, s...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930 good general condition, some wear on the fabric.  
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Fine Pair of Late 18th C Beautiful Painted Greyish Blue Louis XV Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV Dinning Table Set with 4 Chairs and 1 Sofa by Stephanie Odegard
Located in New York, NY
The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furniture. The characteristic cabriole leg, curving outward at the knee and inward towards the foot in an "S" shape was born during this period. It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The curved legs and side arms of this exceptionally elegant chair are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern makers trace and cut complex forms that will cover the chair in a skin of copper or purest silver (assayed at 96% purity, beyond sterling at 92.5%). The metal finishes will tarnish over time. Regular non-abrasive household metal polishes can be used to restore the original luster. Louis XV dinning table set with 4 chairs and 1 sofa in brass by Stephanie Odegard 1. Louise Settee - Size- 72"x31"x32.5" 2. Louise club chairs...
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2010s Indian Louis XV Seating

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Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal

Set of Eight French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Honey Oak Dining/Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and complete set of eight French turn of the century Louis XV st. honey oak dining/side chairs. Each elegant chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with their origin...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Oak

Pair of 18th century Louis XV oak and faux marbleized Side Tables or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
A pair of petit Regence side tables of very unusual design and beautiful understated detailing, with faux marbleized tops. They could also function as a pair of stools.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Oak, Pine

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather represent the epitome of the style, with gracefully contoured frameworks emulating the forms of nature, surrounding the er...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Fruitwood, Paint

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

19th Century Carved French Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fauteuil upholstered in linen damask with self welt detail. Hand-carved details are crisp and accent the quality of this stand alone chair.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Paint

Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French Louis XV style sofa was sourced from a Chateau in the West of France, dating back to 1890, the sofa exudes elegance and sophistication with its cream-coloured flo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Tapestry

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

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Rosewood

Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set Of Four French Louis XV Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine heavy construction in an antiqued finish with tall backs and shaped seat rails. Blue velveteen type fabric upholstery on the front and seats, the backs in a blue and white print...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Small Polychrome Wooden Bench - 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
lovely Louis XV style bench in polychrome wood from the 19th century Very beautiful small model which has a very beautiful carved base with a beautiful polychromy The bench is cover...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Oak

Pair of Louis XV Bleached Lattice Back Painted Panel Armchairs
Located in Queens, 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

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Leaf Venetian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV st. silvered leaf Venetian armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with an outstanding carved mottled design. The a...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silver Leaf

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

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Wood

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

19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of 19th century Louis XV style French wingback armchairs upholstered in luxurious floral pattern, circa 1870. This piece is made of heavily carved walnut with a gold ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Stools
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of early 18th century walnut stools, the cabriole legs with carved scrollwork knees, and terminating in hoof feet, the legs joine...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated stools. Each stool is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet and beautiful carved pat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV Style Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive pair of mid 19th century french Louis XV st. Carved armchairs in dark patinated oak. The pair with wide seats have a heavily carved back with scrolled acanthus leaves a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Oak

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood stools. Each square stool is raised by elegant patinated cabriole legs with fine giltwood acanthus leaf feet and most decorative scrolled foliate corner carvings. The arbalest shaped frieze displays scrolled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of four Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white and Mecca armchairs. Each chair is raised by ‘S’ scrolled cabriole legs with large carved Me...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Oak Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. large square oak stool. The whole is raised on elegant scrolled cabriole legs with floral carvings at the top, joined by an X stretcher. A...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Oak

A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Portuguese Settee Mid 18th Century Height 30 in. Width 43 in. Depth 19 in. Identical chair in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Louis XV Seating

Large Louis XV Style Armchair circa 1930 "Doe Hooves"
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Large Louis XV style armchair, circa 1930. "doe hooves" A small lack on a foot that will be restored.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Armchairs, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Armchairs made in France, in circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery for shiny grey velvet synthetic material. Wood: oak ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests. The sofa comes without a central backrest and with a padded seat. The legs are arched, while on the seat you can s...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.

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