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
Beauvais Tapestry and Beech Wood Furniture Suite
Located in London, GB
This five-piece furniture suite is an elegant piece of early 18th-century French design. The suite, which is comprised of a canapé (sofa) and four fauteuils (armchairs), is crafted from carved beech wood and Beauvais tapestry...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
$62,263 / set
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
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
18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergere Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
Stunning French, 18th century, Louis XV Bergere Chair aligned with Rococo period. Previously part of a museum collection in Louisville, Kentucky. Collectors or those with a refined t...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
Set of Four French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Carved Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. richly carved, patinated off-white chairs. The set is raised by 's' scrolled cabriole legs below a scalloped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Distressed Painted French Carved Louis XV Armchairs, Circa 1930s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bring timeless elegance and classic French sophistication into your home with this exquisite pair of distressed painted French carved Louis XV armchairs, circa 1930s. Handcrafted wit...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,436 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style Carved Wood Armchair with Feather Down Cushioning
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1920s French Louis XV style carved wood fauteuil with distressed green painted finish atop curved legs. Upholstered back. Minor stains to fabric.
Measures: 24.5" arm he...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Armchairs Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Fruitwood
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by most elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and used upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Leather Tufted Wingback Chairs C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather tufted wingback armchairs. The chairs are upholstered in a rich brown tufted leather with nailhead trim detail. The armrests are gently curved and upholstered, match...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$5,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$1,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Side Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 36 in Width: 17 3/4 in Depth: 20 in Seat Height: 17 1/4 in
This antique 19th century French Louis XV style paint decorated side chair is made of the highest qua...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
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, Velvet, Foam, Wood
$2,200 / item
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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
Set of Eight French Turn-of-the-Century Louis XV St. Patinated Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and very high quality set of eight French turn-of-the-century Louis XV st. patinated dining chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet, ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Louis Xv Style Fauteulis
Located in London, GB
A lovely Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuils en Cabriolet
These Chairs are very Comfortable and covered in Striped Upholstery
Date C1930
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
$4,081 / set
Pair of French Walnut Leather Tufted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style benches. The benches feature tufted leather seats in a rich brown coloration. The leather is secured with a row of decorative nailhead trim along the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$2,240 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Vintage W & J Sloane French Louis XV Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W & J Sloane French Louis XV Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured are Made in Italy, originally sold by W & J Sloane Inc, solid wood frame, beautiful wood...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Time-worn Antique French Louis 18th century Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This remarkable pair of time-worn antique French Louis 18th century bergere chairs exudes authentic character, charm, and the unmistakable patina of age. Crafted from finely carved w...
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1780s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 Painted Italian Louis XV Style Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Italian Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1930's. The set consists of 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs, all with floral decorations. With cupids bow crest rails,...
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1930s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of Large French Louis XV Style Bergeres with a Pink and Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of carved wood French Louis XV style armchairs, bergeres with a painted pink and gilded finish.
These large chairs are hand carved with wings and raised floral carving. They ...
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1990s French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These fine chairs have a domed and padded back surmounted
By a floral crest, joined by padded arms to the like seat, raised
Above a floral guilloche-carved apron on molded cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$4,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
1950s French Louis XV Silk Armchairs Mahogany & Gilt
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair Regency Armchairs Louis XV period.
Hand carved Mahogany Wood Original Gold Leaf Whitewash Finish. Exquisite detail. Fabulous. In the style ...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Style Settee with Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 20th century settee in the Louis XV style, had a painted wooden frame in a delicate cream shade, harmonizing perfectly with the upholstery, a blend of pink flora...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with large richly carved acanthus leaves and beautiful floral ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant early 20th-century French Country three-seater settee in the Louis XV style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood and finished in a creamy w...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$4,547 / set
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and complete set of six French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood dining chairs. Each dining chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with a lovely mottled design, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Pair Leather Vintage French Louis XV Carved Oak Armchairs Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of leather vintage French Louis XV carved oak armchairs from circa 1920 combines classic French style with luxurious craftsmanship, offering both comfort and sophistication...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Creme Painted Heavily Distressed Finished Walnut Louis XV Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV style armchair showcases timeless elegance with a charmingly distressed creme-painted walnut frame, embodying the rustic refinement of French provincial design. ...
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1940s European Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
This elegant and regal armchair has a masterfully carved frame with acanthus and
shell scro...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Venetian Purple Palazzo Arm Chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Venetian purple palazzo arm chair by Charles Pollock for William Switzer.
Additional information:
Materials: Giltwood, silk
Color: Purple
Brand: William Switzer
Designer: Charles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Bench w/18th C. Aubusson Tapestry
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Louie XV style carved fruitwood bench with cabriole legs and curved strecher support. Beautifully upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry and finished with bras...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
A Rare Set of Five diminuitive Portuguese Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Extremely Rare Set of Five Portuguese Armchairs
Mid 18th Century
Same chair is in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon
Reference: “World Furniture”, by Helena Hayward, ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Louis XV Seating
$20,000 / set
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of Six French 19th Century Ivory Painted and Parcel-Gilt Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A set of Six French 19th century Ivory painted and parcel-gilt Chairs with Caned Seats.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Ottoman Footstool Louis XV 1800s Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Luxurious Sofa, Canapé, Couch in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious sofa, canapé, couch in Rococo or Louis XV style.
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame w...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Introducing the French Louis XV armchair, a timeless piece that effortlessly combines antique charm with luxurious comfort. This exquisite chair showcases an elegant antique style, f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XIV style French loveseat having solid beige painted frame and lovely neutral patterned upholstery.
#5164.
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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair.
This is a histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of cane armchairs - Louis XV period - 18th century
By Tassinari, Jean-Baptiste Cresson
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pair of cane armchairs, Louis XV period, mid 18th century circa 1750.
Carved Rococo shells and leaves patterns.
Our seats come with their made to measure cushion covered with a Louis...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Oak
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
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
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
Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French walnut plank seat hall chairs on cabriole legs in the Louis XV taste. The tall chair backs frame a shaped central back splat which terminate in a shoe at the base of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Gilt Chaise Longues Lounge Sofa Gold Silk Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant gilt chaise lounge with Scalamandre laurel wreath silk upholstery that is a couple of years old only. Very rich and luxurious looking. Down cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Late 19thc Pair Louis XV Style Upholstered French Fruitwood Chairs
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming pair of French Louis XV style upholstered chairs are accented at the seats and backs by brass tacking, beautifully carv...
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1890s Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs À Chassis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs à Chassis. Each upholstered armchair, à Chassis, which signifies that the upholstery is easily removed and cha...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of four 18th Century Louis XV Fauteuils armchairs carved and polychromed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Set of four outstanding 18th Century Louis XV pale green and gilt Fauteuils, armchairs, French.Height 34.25”h. x 24” w. x 20” d. SH 17.5”, 20” with added cushion. Original paint an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Vermilion Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Va Va Voom sensational pair of French Louis XV carved armchairs or fauteuils with original fabulous vermilion red mohair and brass tacking adornments. Discovered outside Paris, Franc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
18th Century Painted French Armchair in Coraggio Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand-carved Louis XV armchair, hand-painted in a beautiful shade of green, covered in newer Italian, Coraggio fabric with double covered rope trim.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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.