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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
Lovely Pair of St. Tropez Painted & Silk French Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of elegant French Louis XV painted carved armchairs upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found in St. Tropez in France. Beautiful muted tones of pale green and go...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Carved Cane Back Armchairs C. 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 3/4 in W: 24 1/2 in D: 24 1/4 in SH: 20 in Elevate your space with this beautifully crafted pair of antique French Louis XV-style carved cane back armchairs, dat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Italian, Piemontese, Rococo Period Lacquered and Gilded Footstool, Mid 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a jacard print needlepoint upholstered cushion trimmed in small nailheads atop a carved and shaped wooden frame that is lacquered and has giltwood details, the cabriole legs t...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Giltwood

White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming upholstered cushion over a cane base bench. The bench is painted in white and gold and is in good original condition with no major issues. The upholstery is origin...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Tufted Linen Painted Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lovely light and airy 18th century upholstered stool or ottoman. An elegant piece with apron and carved sprauncy legs in blue grey paint retaining highlights of gilding, enhanced b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Wood

French Armchair in Embossed Velvet Louis XV Style - circa 1950 France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Elegant Louis XV style armchair from the 1950s. Upholstered in embossed velvet in shades of brown, green and blue. It has a curved base and armrests sculpted with scrolls. Very pretty, very decorative Louis XV style armchair. Comfortable. This armchair perfectly represents the Louis XV style and its colorful upholstery in good condition makes it an element of modern decoration, which fits into any interior. The wood is painted in off-white. France mid 20th century 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 giltwood 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 Siècle...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Benches
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of Louis XV style giltwood upholstered benches that are meticulously handcrafted. Each bench features delicately carved elements of Rococo style including scrolling aca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Eight 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs in Light Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight late 19th-century French dining chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid walnut wood, these chairs show...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cotton, Walnut

Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs
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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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Cotton

French Louis XV Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of two French Louis XV carved beechwood side chairs with caned backs and seats on cabriole legs. The chair front and crest rail with carved flower and scroll design. Two addition...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French carved walnut early Rococo style armchair with wings and interior armrest. Fauteuil en confessionnal in French.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French Louis XV Upholstered Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) white painted and gold decorated settee with carved trim and back crest.
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19th Century English Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Walnut Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant armchair with walnut frame made in late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Six French dining chairs in the style of Louis XV all made of walnut with a caramel leather upholstery. Very high and comfortable backs. Very good condition.    
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 6 Antique French Regence Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Antique French Regence dining chairs includes 2 armchairs and represent the perfect combination of form, function and comfort! Gracefull...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Oak

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé and four fauteuils, all with recent upholstery. The finely carved frame...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

Four French Louis XV Style Fauteuils / Office Chairs, Cane and Leather
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils / Lounge or Office Chairs, Cane and Leather A stunning set of four chairs, can purchase only a pair if only a pair are required. Each having c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king size bed. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the antique giltwood bench featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

Pair Genuine French Carved Walnut Louis XVI Style Bergère chairs circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are just gorgeous! The carved French frames are absolutely spectacular and in good vintage condition with minor signs of age and use and beautiful moire style upholstery. The f...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique Louis XV sofa from the annexes of the Chateau of Versailles was crafted in France, circa 1760. The hand carved canapé st...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

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

Materials

Beech

Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs Country: French Materials: Carved Wood Condition: Newly Upholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1940s $3...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Elegant Bergere Chair with Chinoiserie Print Silk Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant vintage chair, has a loose seat cushion and back pillow. A comfortable seat with down filled cushion and pillow. The silk fabric depicts Chinoiserie scenery. The pain...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Louis XV style Bergères. Stylish and comfortable best describe this beautiful pair of antique Italian chairs...
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1890s Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Craved Walnut and Velvet Bench
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic hand carved walnut louis XV style dark gray blue velvet bench with nail head trim. The wood and finish in excellent condition with new fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Stool with Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV stool was crafted in France, circa 1920. The large rectangular footstool sits on four cabriole legs decorated with scrolled motifs at the shoulders ove...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut, Leather

French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee. Made of Circassian Walnut with scrolled arms over eight carved and molded legs with cross stretchers. Recently reupholstered, great proporti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

18th Century, Large Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair Measurements: cm H 108 x W 73 x D 77, seat H 46 x D 51 x W 61 The splendid large armchair, in finely carved and gilded wood, was made in Genoa, in the Louis XV period, mid-18th century. The pentagonal back has a wavy and curvilinear profile, and is decorated with carvings with phytomorphic and rocaille elements. The armrests, slightly moved and decorated with carved leaves, end with a volute and from this fit the seat. The band under sitting is moved and decorated with rocaille elements, as well as the legs, arched, and curly feet. On the back, a repainting of the ochre tint was done. The back and seat are padded and lined in red velvet with fine ochre and grey decorations. The type of carving accords refinement and gracefulness to the armchair. The shaped backrest, the wavy armrests and the curved legs give elegance and charm to this seat, easily inserted in any furnishing context, both marked by modern and antique taste...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Set of 6 Painted and Gilt Decorated Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Louis XV style painted and gilt (Gold Leaf) decorated dining room chairs, circa 1980's. With cupid's bow painted and gilt decorated crest rails with central shell carving, p...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery A simply stunning Louis XV Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut Bench with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This bold and elegant antique bench was crafted in Spain circa 1880 and exhibits strong Baroque design influences. Built from richly grained walnut, the piece features turned baluste...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mahogany Woven Leather Upholstered French Louis XV Theodore Alexander Armchair
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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Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Distressed Painted French Carved Louis XV Armchairs, Circa 1930s
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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1930s 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

Louis XV Style Armchair, France, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XV style armchair, France, 19th century birchwood with exquisitely carved details. In very good condition with recently replaced upholstery.
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Birch

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

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Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery

Set of French sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs carved painted wood - Louis XV style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent set consisting of a sofa / bench, two armchairs à la reine and two Louis XV style chairs. Each piece is in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with scrol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chic. Upholstered with hair on cow hide and antique brass tacks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman. This lovely French Louis XV style ottoman or bench is painted a cream color with gilt accents. It is currently upholstered in tapestry but easi...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Wood

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: P...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent sofa bench in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and sculpted with scrolls and stylized flowers. The sofa rests on eight curved arched legs with flower falls Armres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Living Room Set Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Aubusson salon set is a stunning piece of antique furniture that will add elegance and ch...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Louis XV French Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils a la Reine. Seats are upholstered in a silken striped brocade secured with braided gimp. A classical floral vase and ribbon motif is superim...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
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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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Fruitwood

French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
$2,471 Sale Price / set
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Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 Venetian paint decorated French Louis XV style chairs. The chairs were made in Italy in the French taste. The chairs have damages to their original uphols...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Ebonized and Gilded Baker Carved French Louis XV Style X Form Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of Baker Furniture company X form stools or benches. The benches are done in ebonized lacquer and gilded highlights. They are in good condition with minor sig...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV side chairs with tapestry upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, 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

19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Style Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six country French provincial dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid maple wood, each chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Maple

Louis XV Bergère, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Louis XV bergère armchair from the 18th century with a gracefully curved, carved wooden frame and floral ornamentation. The upholstery features a deep-buttoned backrest and a loose o...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Set of Four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs. Some damage to the caning (see photos) Priced accordingly #4383
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

French Louis XV Style '19th-20th Century' Gilt Chaise Longue
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style '19th-20th Century' gilt chaise longue with white damask upholstery and cushion.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Giltwood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut, and features exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, graceful...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of Green Velvet Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of light green velvet Louis XV style fauteuils arm chairs.
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet

A Pair of French Louis XV style open arm chairs, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These comfortable grey painted and giltwood chairs envelop you with the arched crests and rounded backs, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushions all supported by round tapering an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Seating

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Hardwood

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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