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
French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Set of 12 French 18th Century Ivory Painted Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of 12 French ivory painted chairs with gold color precious silk velvet upholstery in very good condition.
6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' cent...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs.
This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have a lovely aged patina to the gilt wood finish and are ready for your new upholstery.
We have 2 pair of these beautiful chairs available.
Generously sized for the U.S. market!
Louis Delanois (1731–1792) was a Parisian menuisier who specialized in seat furniture...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid wood carved frames, antiqued white finish, off white naugahyde upholstery, grea...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Louis XV Style French Cream Painted Wood Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style bergères chairs from the 20th century with cream painted finish, floral carved crest, knees and apron, and cabriole legs. Exuding timeless elegance, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Gilt Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt and caned panel bergere arm chair with gold floral seat cushion
Antique condition. Shows wear."
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Classic French Style Dining Chair In Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by French historical classicism, this dining chair features sculptural lines and intricately carved wood details. The chair is upholstered in luxurious velvet, adding a warm...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Velvet
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
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Winged Bergere and Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV style winged bergere with a matching ottoman all with a charming painted finish of cream and light blue.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Fantastic Pair of Carved Ebonized Gilded French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is not simply a pair of side chairs. They are a representation of what side chairs can be when depicted as an artform. The carving and detail of the ebonized lacquer contrasting...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Pair of Beechwood Fauteuils or Armchairs with Provenance
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century pair of beechwood Fauteuils or armchairs with Provenance. There are a total of four of these finely carved and upholstered fauteuils or arm chairs available. This listin...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage Louis XV Style Bergere Chair by Bernhardt Furniture
By Bernhardt
Located in Trenton, NJ
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this Louis XV Style Bergère Armchair by Bernhardt Furniture. The finely carved wood frame of this chair is a true work of art, captu...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil recently upholstered. The painted gold frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship and feature intricate cross h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
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
Materials
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
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
18th/19th Century Venetian Chinoiserie Rococo Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming Italian hand painted, carved, and woven cane side chair with beautiful heavily worn and distressed original patina perfection ove...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
French Louis XV Style walnut carved sofa, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This louis XVStyle sofa has incredible carving with exceptional craftsmanship made of fine walnut and hand carved.
It has floral and foliate detailed carving. The fabric is a silk
Ve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish canapé sofa: beautifully carved, gray painted sofa adorned with exceptional foliate motif decoration. Newly upholstered with down-wrap cushion.
Note: Regional d...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition.
Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Gold Upholstered Wide Seat Lounge Chair Settee Bergere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV style gold upholstered wide seat lounge chair Settee Bergere. Item features a unique wide seat, gold floral print fabric, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabr...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Materials
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
French Louis XV Provincial Style Bergere Lounge chair and Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic over-sized French Louis XV provincial style bergère with matching curved ottoman. The chair features an slightly arched back, straight turned arms and a cushioned seat with a...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
French Louis XV Style Walnut Upholstered Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century, with wraparound back, scrolled arms, cabriole legs and new beige upholstery. This French canapé features a delicate ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
A sumptuous Louis XV Marquis armchair, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The arched flat back flanked by padded armrests on curved and carved supports, above shaped seat rails conformingly carved throughout with shell and acanthus leaves, resting on cabri...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair Of Early Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine crest rail upholstered in Aubusson upholstery and conforming seat. Detailed carved arm terminals. Cabriole legs with shaped X form stretchers. Hoof feet. Very good quality .
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of French Wingback Armchairs w/ Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved bleached walnut wingback armchairs w/ matching ottomans. The chairs and ottomans stand on cabriole legs with rams head feet. The ch...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
1960s French Style Carved Mahogany Skirted Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Too cute to leave behind! This is a pair of French style carved mahogany skirted bergere chairs. The attention to detail in the upholstery is not common any more. The ivory upholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV-Style Painted and Carved Bergere Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable pair of bergere Louis XV-Style chairs with floral and foliate
Carving at the crest. Painted in creamy gold hue. The back is gracefully curved and extends
...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Pair of French Carved Walnut Chairs in Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis XV.
Both with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved cabriole front legs and could be sol...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, 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
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Materials
Walnut
French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis 15 style cabriolet armchairs in beech wood, covered in almond green velvet fabric. Napoleon 3 Period.
2 Very beautiful flat-backed armchairs called “à la rein...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Sophisticated Ebonized Black Lacquer French Louis XV Wide Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This gorgeous pair of ebonized French Louis XV OVER-SIZED armchairs is beautifully carved and makes a strong design statement. The chairs are in good condition with some minor scrape...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of antique white painted and a beige print upholstery of high quality. The chairs are very sophisticated and is good vintage condition with minimal signs of ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Settees
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of giltwood Louis XV style upholstered settees. Caned seat backs and arms. Features highly decorative carvings of floral and foliage motifs on frame of settees.
Newly...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Intricately Carved Louis XV Style Cane Settee With Custom Cushion
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine Louis XV style settee with an intricately and detailed carved frame comprised of masks, vines, flowers and acanthus leaves with a carved shell crest. The settee w...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Italian Painted And Gilt Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Painted And Gilt Chair.
This lovely antique Italian Louis XV style painted chair with gilt trim is the perfect side chair, desk chair, vanity ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Painted 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 French Louis XV style (19th Cent) white and gilt painted living room set with carved back crests and complimentary upholstery (Sofa, 4 armchairs)
Condition: (Recently reuph...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Paint
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
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
Pair of Armchairs Dimension: 35.25" X 25.5" X 25" Seat Height: 17.5"
Four Side Ch...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French walnut armchairs. They were made in France and date from around the 1920’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid walnut frames have a gorgeous col...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French deconstructed Louis XV style daybed of very elegant proportions, sitting on cabriole legs with hoof feet.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV Style giltwood armchair newly upholstered in a black, white and gray wave fabric.
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Upholstered Open Bergère Open Armchairs
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 delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This is a superb and possibly the cleanest pair of vintage French bergère chairs...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Louis XV Beechwood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV beechwood chaise lounge with floral carved trim and white upholstery with 3 cushions (right side)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
1920s French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs- Set of 4
Located in Charleston, SC
A beautiful set of 4 antique 1920’s side chairs with cushionsed seat upholstery .The Chairs made of Oak have lovely curves and intricately carved frames . The upholstery has prob...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition.
(B-139).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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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