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
Period: 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Arm Chairs/Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
The carving and detail work is fine and the quality of the gilding
Is excellent. The shape is appealing because the back is gracefully
Curved and makes these chairs comfortable. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Caned Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century gorgeous set of eight French caned dining chairs hand-carved from walnut in the grand Louis XV taste. The chairs feature an open...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Antique Original Giltwood Framed French Louis XV Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood framed Fauteuils armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style! Rendered from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features naturalistic, contoured lines from the trip...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 at the shoulders. The round seating...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French, Louis XV style dining chairs, set of six
Located in Vista, CA
Carved walnut, Louis XV french style, dining chairs with cabriole legs, tacked, embossed leather, and a carved shell crest.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Louis XVI-Style Bergere Chairs/Arm Chairs 19th C
Located in Houston, TX
The curved back design of these chairs make them desirable
Because they are not only a beautiful design but they are
Comfortable. The giltwood is in antique gilt finish with a lig...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair.
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: giltwood, silk
Color: gold
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Louis XV, Tran...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Six Carved French Antique Living Room or Parlor Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French set of (6) chairs, intricately carved in the late 1800s in as found condition. This set of (6) antique French living room or ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Fauteuils Upholstered Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful pair of hand carved walnut open arm chairs in Newly upholstered vintage Fonisetti style large print damask. fabric. The masterfully carved frames with real gold leaf with...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Gitwood & Ebonized Walnut Desk, Modern
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Neoclassical Style gitwood & ebonized walnut desk, modern.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil By François Linke, Paris.
The scroll and channelled frame beautifully carved with rocaille...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style 3 pieces Salon Set "à chassis", France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Length : 130 cm (51,2 in.) ; Depth : 53 cm (20,8 in.)
Armchairs = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Width : 71 cm (27,9 in.) ; Depth : 57 cm (22,4 in.)
Charming Louis XV style salon...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair Exceptional Antique Boulle Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The shaped crest rails with inlaid palmette and leaves, the seats raised on serpentine skirt rails with inlaid leafy motifs on the front and scrolls on the sides. The square cabriole...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XV Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils are a great choice for a comfortable seating group while providing subtle style and timeless design! handcrafted from s...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Carved Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A very detailed walnut bench in Louis XV style late 19th century. The bench is nicely weathered. The legs were painted light blue a long time ago. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Antique Duchesse Brisée or Lounge Chair and Ottoman Original Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been together for decades, but were not born at the same...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Exquisite French 19th Century Ebonized Napoleon III Side or Parlor Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely French Louis XV ebony chair newly reupholstered in a neutral high end British linen cotton blend. There are brass rolling casters on the front, intricate floral carving on the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each "bergères à oreilles" armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly carved scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Cane Corner Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Hand carved curved beechwood French corner chair with blind hole cane and removable cushion. Please see pictures of the fire breathing salamander with crown stamped on the bottom.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
French, 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood settee. The small scale settee is raised by elegant slender cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet, corner acanth...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood benches. Each bench is raised by elegant and most decorative X shaped supports with fine scrolled feet with acanthus leaves and beautiful mottled designs. At the center are stunning reserves of richly carved scrolled foliate designs and unique movements encasing a charming finely detailed seashell. The supports are connected by a beautiful scrolled stretcher decorated in a similar manner with delicate mottled designs and a superb central floral seashell like reserve. Upholstered in a faux leopard skin fabric.
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Ottoman Footstool Louis XV 1800s Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique 1800s Fren...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Antique 18th Century Style Venetian Orange Leather Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century style Venetian carved Italian armchair.
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: giltwood
Color: Burn...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French, 19th Century, Louis XV St, Giltwood Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood stool. The circular stool is raised by elegant casters with a fine wrap around beaded band below most decorative cabriole legs wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Beautiful 19th Century Louis XV Gilt Carved Small Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine small 19th century French Louis XV gilt hand carved settee. Fine gilding and detail.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of 6 French Antique Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
An elegant set of 6 dining chairs.
There is a lovely sort of greyness to the wood
Limed oak.
I particularly like the cabriole legs at the back and the simple os de mouton sh...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Romantic Celadon Painted Pair of Carved Wood French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of antique French Louis XV style painted, hand carved side chairs newly custom upholstered with high-grade fabric and trim. Late 1800’s, from a Chateau in Deauville, France.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized. High Quality Velvet upholstery. Very comfortable and very firm seat with springs.
Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV carved, ebonized and upholstered lounge chairs. Quality velvet upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Measures 21" in width, 21" in depth and 37.5" in height....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Stool with Velvet from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in southern France circa 1890 and square in shape, the traditional stool stands on cabriole legs decorated with floral motifs at the shoulders, and ending with escargot feet; it is further dressed with a serpentine X stretcher at the base, embellished with a central finial. The bombe apron is decorated with floral and leaf decor. The seat is upholstered with the green velvet fabric, and dressed with brass nail heads around the frame. The Provincial stool is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a rich walnut patina. Place this elegant, antique fruitwood bench...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Petite Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV walnut petite chaise lounge is the perfect choice for adding incredible French flair in a diminutive, cozy spot! Sculpted fr...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chairs in gilt wood, that have cane seats and backs. Very good original condition with no restorations...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis 15 "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style "fauteuil à la Reine", richly carved with foliage on the top rail of the back and floral motifs on the curved legs. The fineness of the carvings presents e...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Walnut and Tapestry Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut and tapestry settee. The settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved mottled fillets which extend along the frieze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measures 27" in width...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 fra...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Set of Four French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood & Tapestry Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality set of four French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and tapestry armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely carved f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
French Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite
Very fine original walnut frame three-piece salon suite, includes one settee and two armchairs, the sui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs decorated with richly carved foliate details. The arbalest shaped ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has excellent patina and has been profess...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Louis XV Gilt Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt side chairs with cane seats.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style carved and painted stools in very pale yellow and cornflower blue paints, newly upholstered in blue linen with sage and cream silk fringed ribbon.
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1890s Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Paire de fauteuils cabriolets de style Louis XV récemment entièrement restaurés et en excellent état .
Tissu de soierie à motifs de danseurs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Lovely Pair of 19th Century Intricately Carved Walnut Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really high quality pair of Louis XV side chairs bought outside Paris having beautiful hand carved walnut backs, aprons and cabriolet legs. All new ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Giltwood
A fine large pair of 19th c gilt carved Louis XV fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine large pair of French 19th century Louis XV gilt carved open armchairs. Covered in a French material
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A decorative pair of late 19th century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs, upholstered in a blue velvet fabric, with carved decoration to the frame. Very comfortable armchairs. Great patina.
The dimensions are:
Height: 88cm (34.6in)
Width: 62cm (24.4in)
Depth: 64cm (25.2in)
These pair of French armchairs are in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat and back have been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and cannage. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and acanthus leaves.
The seat is covered with white and grey cannag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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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