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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
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French bergère is an elegant representation of the Louis XV style, known for its graceful curves and refined ornamentation. The frame of the chair is crafted from c...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Beech, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
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1830s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Distressed Painted Settee Circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful time-worn distressed painted French L:ouis XV Settee that dates to the 1890-1910s era and is in good original condition. The settee is graceful and sophisticated and beautifully carved. The upholstery is still in useable condition and may have minor signs of age and use. The frame is in very good condition. Dimensions:38.5 inches high x 59 inches wide x 24 inches deep. Seat height 18 inches
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bergères À Oreilles with Carved Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut bergères à oreilles from the 20th century, with carved floral décor, upholstery and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 20th century, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Carved Fruitwood and Pictorial Needlepoint Fauteuil
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV fauteuil offers fruitwood frame with carved floral and foliate crest and skirt, shaped arms and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, upholst...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Settee or Canape with Floral Upholstery in Red & White
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely French Provincial Louis XV style settee or canapé recently upholstered in a gorgeous floral red and white fabric with 4 matching pillows two square and two tufted round pill...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 French Cane Back Louis XV Painted Dining Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Pair of Venetian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
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

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Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV armchairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack beading, sculpted from fine walnut, and featuring exquisitely formed frameworks with s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Style Gilt & Upholstered Parlor Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An early 19th century French Louis XV style gold giltwood 3-piece parlor salon suite. This lovely set includes a settee and two armchairs. All pieces feature vintage moire...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

French Louis XV Walnut Bergere Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) walnut bergere arm chair with gilt trim, white upholstery, and wing back Antique condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Settee
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 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of carved antique French Louis XV armchairs with new neutral British upholstery sculpted from fine walnut featuring exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, gracefully scrolled armrests, and undulating aprons supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with double-lyre stretchers. The armrest supports and apron are also carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs. This classic French armchair pair...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

20th Century French Hand Carved Canape in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French large three-seated canape in Louis XV style with wooden walnut frame and original upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Footstool with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French walnut footstool is a testament to the enduring elegan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Mated Pair Similarly Upholstered French Carved Walnut Louis Bergere 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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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

`19thc French Antique Louis XVstyle Carved Rococo Armchair/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XV style Carved Wood Rococo Armchair. Very nicely carved. Romantic scene aupholstery.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Palatial 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and four fauteuils à la reine (Armchairs), all of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of carved walnut Louis XV bergere chairs in a merlot upholstery. The chairs are from the 1950-60s era and are cripsly carved and in good vintage condition. T...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760 The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Piece Giltwood and Aubusson Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style three-piece giltwood carved and silk Aubusson tapestry three-piece salon suite, comprising of a settee and two fauteuils (armchairs), the Aubusson silk...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs, dating from around the 1890-1900 period. The quality is superb, they are beautifully made and have a gorgeous design. The pi...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of Creme Paint Decorated Floral Upholstered French Louis XV Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of floral upholstered paint decorated settees. The settes are in good used vintage condition and feature lively upholstery that are perfect for a sun room, or...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Marquises Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine pair of french 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved marquises bergère armchairs. The ornately carved gilded frames with floral and acanthus motifs with rounded edg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two lovely and immaculate Louis XV walnut fauteuils or open armchairs, each with a cartouche back, surmounted with intricate high quality floral carving, scrolling arms and shaped se...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Provincial Maple Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six French Provincial dining chairs, made in the Louis XV style and sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, these chairs fea...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Maple

French Louis XV Daybed Freshly Lacquered White With New Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV daybed freshly lacquered in white with new Todd Hase upholstery high performance off-white. This daybed is fitted with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid-20th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak & Upholstered Bergeres Fauteuils
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid 20th Century Louis XV Style intricately Carved stained Oak and Upholstered Fauteuils / bergere chairs. Two pairs available. Clean, newer Upholstery. Measures 28" in wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Italian Provincial Tuscan Carved Walnut Velvet Dining Library Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Italian dining / library / office arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring Louis XV styling with serpentine form, sloped arms, velvet upholstery and cabriole legs. ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Large Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell as probate close looms . Pair of unusually large and commodious giltwood fauteuil with possibly 18th century chinoiserie...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 4 side chairs that can be used as dining chairs because they have the correct seat height. The set is profusely carved with beautiful floral and rococo desi...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Vintage French Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Style chairs upholstered in luxurious linen fabric. These vintage French accent chairs are crafted with intricate details a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fabric

French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Palatial 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved three piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and two fauteuils à la reine...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Fine Quality Carved Walnut French Louis XV Canape Settee with Peacock Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and ever so charming corbeille style canape. The beautifully carved and extremely delicate frame is masterfully naturalistic with life-like flowers carved into th...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling. White washed blonde oak frame and original gray suede upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Cane

8 Antique Swedish 18th Century Baroque French Louis XV Rococo Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Suite of 8 Swedish gilt and gesso Louis XV/Rococo side chairs, Circa mid 18th century. Features an ornately scalloped frame with shell carvings on the apron and crest. Upholstered in...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Giltwood

Louis XV style carved armchair with double sided cane work on the side panels
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Louis XV style carved armchair with double sided cane work on the side panels Antique - French Provincial Measures : 54cmx52cm H90 SH:42 Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Set of Four French Louis XV Painted Dining C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Painted French Louis XV style armchairs. The armchairs are upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. The wooden frame is ornately carved with flo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

10 Don Ruseau Provincial Caned Walnut Dining Armchairs
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

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Cane, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Red Lacquer Cane Bergere Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Red Lacquer Cane Bergere lounge chair. Item features dark red lacquer finish, gold accents, cane back and seat, soli...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Period Settee/Bench/Canape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV painted Canape, mid-18th century. Wonderful rare French settee with feminine cabriole legs. This is a very rare piece of the period. ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style carved walnut three-piece salon suite. The high back intricately carved frames with floral and wreath design, comprising of a thre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a lovely vi...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Satin, Cotton

Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These fine chairs have a domed and padded back surmounted By a floral crest, joined by padded arms to the like seat, raised Above a floral guilloche-carved apron on molded cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Set of 8 Louis XV-Style Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very chic set of 8 dining chairs that come from a celebrity Hollywood estate. The set is composed of 2 arm chairs and 6 side chairs. The hand carved frames are hand painte...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Paint

Pair of 1940s era French Walnut Carved Louis XV Style Bergere Lounge Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of 1940s era bergère chairs from France. The chairs have nice frames and design elements. The upholstery is original and may show signs of age and the frames ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Exquisite French Louis XV Giltwood Wingback Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An exquisite pair of French Louis XV style giltwood bergères armchairs or wingback chairs, circa 1880, having carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and vintage upholstery in very good...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French 18th Century Louis XV Upholstered Slipper Chair Stamped Bernhard
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French 18th century Louis XV slipper chair features a slightly slanted back with a delicately carved floral carving at the crest. This small size chair is upholstered with linen...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack beading, all sculpted from fine walnut, and featuring exquisitely formed frame...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Louis XV Style Carved Creme Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34in W: 51 3/4in D: 29in SH: 18 3/4in This vintage Louis XV Style Creme Paint Decorated sofa settee is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provid...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XVI Carved Canape, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Louis XVI style salon canape in “twisted rope” carving style. Yellow upholstery with floral monogram. The structure was recently checked by a professional carpenter and has no issue...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench with Giltwood Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Louis XV style bench from the early 20th century features an oval shaped smooth muslin upholstered seat with custom-made cushion over a lovely giltwood body. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Muslin

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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