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
Nice Antique Pair Fench Louis XV Armchairs Fauteueills
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antiqe chairs are in good condition as far as the franes are concerned, but will be needing new upholsetry. That means its a great chance to put your touch on them! They each m...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six 19th Century Museum Quality Walnut & Faux Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely stunning set of six early 19th century (or earlier) walnut carved Italian dining or side chairs. Aprons display lovely floret and chairs show peg construction and are solid and comfortable. Seats are aged worn faux leather that looks real...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Lovely Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs with Cane Seating
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A quality pair of French 19th century light blue white painted carved cane armchairs. Finely hand carved and extremely comfortable this pair of armchairs features gorgeous sinuous li...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Paint
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th early 20th c. French Louis XV Style Giltwood bench with intricate hand carvings & warm patina to the all original gold leaf gil...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
1860s French Fine Hand-Carved Walnut and Cane Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An amazing 1860s French carved walnut and cane side chair with exquisite carvings on back.
Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 37.5" tall with a seat height of 17.5".
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Three Seated Canapé Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine example of Louis XV époque this French three seated canapé is made of hand carved walnut and is still wearing and original upholstery. The piece could be placed in a center of...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet Louis XV style French slipper chair newly upholstered in white fabric with blue silk back & welting. Sumptuous down seat cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Armchair, Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV fruitwood armchair ~ Fauteuil with Needlepoint Tapestry is a remarkable example of expert craftsmanship melded with extraordinary artistry! Utilizing sel...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century French Louis XV giltwood chairs is a wonderful find, indeed! The gracious, naturalistic form of the Rococo style so favored by King Louis XV has been aptly expressed in exquisite giltwood, with an arched seatback crowned with an heraldic crest flanked by floral and foliate sprays. The seat framework is comprised of a subtly undulating apron enhanced with shell and foliates, repeated on the scrolled legs. Silk damask upholstery is serviceable but should be replaced.
As of this writing, the original matching table, pair of canapes...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Louis XV style walnut cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs, resting on weels, are curved and end with casters. The ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors.
Recently re-upholstered.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Custom Hide Upholstered Antique Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic 19th C. French carved and gilt fauteuils with elaborate crests with roses. Carved bound ribbed leafy frames and carved acanthus leaves on the arm ends. Raised on fluted cylin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hide, Wood
French Louis XV Walnut Bergere Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th early 20th century French Louis XV style walnut bergere arm chair with gilt trim, white upholstery, and wing back.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
China Trade Carved Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic and unusual Chinese trade chaise longue in the Louis XV style, circa 1850.
This daybed was likely made in Canton for export to the French market. It combines numerous styles in a very rare manner.
The whole is raised on eight cabriole legs, with each knee carved with early 18th Century style arabesques on a punchwork ground. The rest of the frame is also decoratively carved with Chinese-style peonies and trailing vines.
This style of low-relief carved decoration owes a lot to early 18th Century Queen Anne type decoration, more usually seen on period English chairs...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely mottled fillets which lead up each leg and along the curved frieze centered by a charming finely carved floral reserve. The cushioned arms display...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV Style Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with richly carved acanthus leaves and lovely finel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Romantic Intricately Carved French Louis XV Style Mohair Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A romantic Louis XV style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped tufted upholstered backrest leading to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, Kn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each "Bergères À Oreilles" armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with scrolled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each country French dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Set Four 19th Century Highly Carved Armchairs from South of France
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really beautiful set of Four French Louis XV Highly Carved Fauteuils or Armchairs bough in the South of France and in immaculate shape. Intricately carved pen armchairs, upholstered ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Damask
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Green Painted and Gilt Vanity Lady Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom with this elegant antique chair; crafted in France circa 1870, the decorative chair stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped apron. The piece features wond...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Complete Set of Eight French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative complete set of eight French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated dining chairs. Each patinated off white chair is raised...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved and Hand Painted Sedan Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French sedan chair made of hand carved gilded wood hand painted with music trophy, wedding rings at the back and lots of flowers all ar...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised on slightly curved legs with acanthus leaf carvings at the base and floral stem at the to...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Early French Louis XV French Carved Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and comfortable French Louis XV carved armchair or fauteuil newly upholstered in neutral French linen. Carved reeded legs and arms add to the elegance of this chair, which can be used as a head dining chair...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XV style giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru velvet with nailhead detail. Also available C.O.M.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely carved foliate designs an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a decorative mottled band which extends along the arbalest...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Antique 1800s His & Her French Throne Statement Chairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of antique 1800s his/king & her/queen french throne statement chairs...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair Antique French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs C.1870
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French 19th century Louis XV Style Giltwood salon chairs
A superb pair of Louis XV-style gilt wood salon chairs.
c.1870, France.
Each...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Carved and Gilt Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French carved and gilt Louis XV style chairs- a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs.
Side Chairs – 18?wide x 20.5? deep x 40...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
A Pair of Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
8 Louis XV style fauteuils. They are large in scale and are exquisitely hand carved with leaves and flowers out of beechwood and then painted in traditional grey and blue tones. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Style Walnut Fauteuil
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style walnut fauteuil with brown leather, intricate carved floral designs.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, each comfortable fauteuil sits on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulder, and ending with escargot feet over an X-form stretcher. Both armchairs have a tall and arched back, a wide and deep seat flanked with open curved armrests decorated with acanthus leaf motifs, over a scalloped apron decorated with hand carved shell and foliate motif on all four sides. Both antique fauteuils are upholstered with a floral and vine decor fabric in the beige and rust palette. The large provincial armchairs are in excellent condition with a rich walnut patina throughout. Use this elegant pair of heavily carved armchairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century. Walnut retains excellent old patina. Mortise tenon and peg construction. Recently reupholstered, upholstery in very good condi...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Armchair Cabriolet Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis 15 cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs are curved and end with casters. The armrests have volutes bringing a certain elegance.
It has a beautiful red embossed velvet tapestry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
French Pair of Armchair Carcasses, Montespan Style, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of armchair carcasses, Montespan style, 19th century
Very beautiful model and lovely wood finish, to be upholstered to your taste.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergères A Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood bergères a oreilles. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with fine acanthus leaf feet and a unique and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet chairs. Comfortable curved round backrest carved with ribbons, supported on cabriole legs. Back and sea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century Antique French Louis XV Stool Bench Floral Tapestry Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak Louis XV Stool Bench Tapestry Needlework
~Direct from France~
~One of several great antique stools and benches fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
French Louis XV Green Damask 4-Piece Living Room Set
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) gilt living room / salon set with light green damask upholstery. 3 arm chairs: 27¬Ω"w 30"d 37¬Ω"h/1 loveseat: 7...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Large Scale French Victorian Rosewood Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuills circa 1870
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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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of French 19th Century French Louis XV St. Patinated Bergères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of French 19th century French Louis XV st. patinated Bergères. Each armchair is raised by carved cabriole legs with hints of gilt. The curved frieze continues to the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood "Bergères à Oreilles". The pair are raised by four circular fluted tapered legs below a recessed block panel. The fri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Tall Back Needlepoint and Petit Point Carved Walnut French Louis XV 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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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with fine mottled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Bench in Lacquered and Gilded Wood, Venice, XIXth Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bench in lacquered and gilded wood, decoration of flowers and foliage on a yellow/sand background.
The backrest with frame and the seat are removable: they are covered with a short ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood stools. Each square stool is raised by elegant patinated cabriole legs with fine giltwood acanthus leaf feet and most decorative scrolled foliate corner carvings. The arbalest shaped frieze displays scrolled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted and patinated wood, Napoleon III
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in walnut and patinated wood, Napoleon III period
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1850s European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Walnut and Caned French Provincial Bergere
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely corner armchair has unusually positioned legs. The curving arms ,legs and caned sides and seat all contribute a sense of lightness , the carving is excellent.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Creme Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
In the rococo style nicely carved with good scale and presence. Upholstery almost perfect.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Four 19th century French Louis XV fruitwood side chairs feature the classic form definitive of the Rococo style, with violin-shaped seat backs, generous seats, and an undulati...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Giltwood Venetian Sette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and unique pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood Venetian settees. Each settee is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely carved foliate gil...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs and handsomely decorated with carvings o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Gilt Bergére Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt and caned panel bergere arm chair with gold floral seat cushion
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Louis XV Glitwood Salon Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Suite of four Louis XV style giltwood cabriolet armchairs, featuring a comfortable curved round backrest topped by carved ribbons, molded serpentine rails leading to open armrests su...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
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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