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
Magnificent Set Four 19th Century Highly Carved Armchairs from South of France
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really beautiful set of Four French Louis XV Highly Carved Fauteuils or Armchairs bough in the South of France and in immaculate shape. Intricately carved pen armchairs, upholstered ...
Category
1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Damask
Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of well-proportioned Italian Louis XV style painted carved wood arm chairs, with gilt detail and caned seats.
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.
Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Dining Chair for custom order
Located in Oakville, ON
This dining chair is generous in size, it also has some charming carved elements at the top of the frame as well as the legs. It is showing here with a slightly distressed white pain...
Category
2010s Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Vtg French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair Fauteuil Striped Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted armchair Fauteuil Striped Fabric. Item features green and pink distress painted finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, ve...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Wood
Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Brown Embossed Leather Walnut Dining Side Chair A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV fancy brown embossed leather walnut side chair(A). Item features brown embossed leather back and seat, nailhead trim, solid wood frame, finely carved details,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
French Antique Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique revival loveseat with French inspired wood carved frame and soft cushions. Decorative detailing throughout the sculpted wood frame.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique French Walnut Salon Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique French walnut salon armchairs, dating from around the 1920’s.
The quality is fantastic, the frames are elegant and sturdy, with crisp floral carving. The...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Made to Order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair in Antique Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair Upholstered in Fortuny Fabrics with Antique Brass Nail Heads Trim at Seat and Inside Oval Back and Arm Rest, Finished in Antiqued Painted...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a set of four Louis XV period armchairs in walnut wood. They are molded and carved with flowers. Each chair rests on four arched legs and has two sinuous armrests. Three of t...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of early 20th-century French Louis XV-style bergère armchairs, dating back to 1910, showcases the fine artistry and elegance of early 20th-century design. The armchairs featur...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Settee, 19th Century Walnut with New Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved frame in dark walnut finish with a carved wreath of roses
at the crest. Having a reeded carved leg and a shaped and delicately
curve...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
A 19th Century French antiques giltwood loveseat Louis XV style Marche Biron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent loveseats giltwood louis xv style in exelent condition and surely executed by one of the best parisian interior design of this time
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Velvet Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut side chairs with beige velvet upholstery
Antique condition
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Silvered Low Back Vanity Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style vanity silvered vanity chair with low back and black fabric upholstery.
Small cracking in finish.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Chateau Dax Dining Chairs Faux Bois Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of
Set of 6 Chateau Dax Faux Bois Dining Chairs (labeled)
Featuring embroidered fabric, and solid wood const...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Bench/Coffee Table with Breche d' Alep marble, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period bench in walnut later converted into a coffee table with Breche d' Alep marble top, dating ca. 1750 and French in origin.
For many more fine antiques, please vi...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Marble
Set Of 4 French Carved Armchairs, Louis XVI, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 4 piece set of Louis XVI style salon armchairs in carving style.
Yellow upholstery with floral monogram.
The structure was recently checked by a professional carpenter and has no ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Carved Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XVI style salon armchair in carving style.
Yellow upholstery with floral monogram.
The structure was recently checked by a professional carpenter and has no issues.
Armch...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Stripped Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th century) stripped side chairs with carved splat back and cane seat.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, the piano seating is decorated with floral motifs...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Grey Armchairs, France, circa 1890. Restored.
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
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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 1930's Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs of generous scale, in pale yellow and green paints. Newly upholstered in raw linen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood 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 gildin...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a decorative mottled band which extends along the arbalest...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut and canework. Louis XV period. LS5209325
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
F.L., stamped.
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut, decorated with ribbons at the top of the back and in the center of the belt. Cane seat and back, the seat covered with a leat...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Pair of Beechwood Louis XV Fauteuil
Located in Hudson, NY
This lovely pair of period chairs circa 1750-1760 were made in France during the reign of Louis XV. Light and fun these small-scale chairs are comfortable and well crafted. The lesse...
Category
1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved and Hand Painted Green Bench
Located in Sofia, BG
French Louis XV style hand painted olive green bench. The piece is raised on six hand carved curved legs and is upholstered in light yellow silk text...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery. Such a wonderful state of preservation, yet strong and ready to be used.
Please contact me wi...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Oak
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 chairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 chairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 74 cm seat height 43 cm width 50 cm depth 50 cm
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
20th Century Beautiful Armchair in Louis Quinze Style with Tapestry Embroidery
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century beautiful armchair in Louis Quinze style with tapestry embroidery.
Measurements.
Height 92 cm
Width 62 cm
Depth 56 cm
Seat heig...
Category
20th Century German Louis XV Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
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
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Ornate Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style ornate carved giltwood fauteuil armchairs newly upholstered - pair.
These elegant and regal French armchairs have a masterfully solid carved wood frame...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
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.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
Category
1850s European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Polychrome And Gilt Settees
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very unique and finely detailed pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV period Polychrome and Gilt settees, from Venice. Each settee is raised by six cabriole legs with gilt scrolled...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Italian Pair of Gilt Wood Louis XV Stools
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Pair of Gilt Wood Louis XV Stools
This fine pair of stools was made in Naples, Italy, around the middle of the eighteenth century, in the Louis XV era.
Each st...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ivory and painted French bergeres chairs. The Louis XV style arm chairs are painted antique white and carved with floral details at the c...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Single French large wooden armchair in Louis XV style.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, 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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