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Louis XV Seating

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Pair of Early 1990s era Paint Decorated French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior decor with this elegant Pair of Early 1990s era Paint Decorated French Louis XV Bergere Chairs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and classic French design. Th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four French Mid-18th Century Rococo Louis XV Painted Fauteuils
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare and attractive set of four period Louis XV pale green and rose painted armchairs. Each with a flowerhead and foliate carved toprail, padded and scrolled arms and a serpentine ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Wood

Pair of 18th century Louis XV Armchairs, France 1760
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless charm of this exquisite pair of Louis XV armchairs, featuring gracefully curved walnut frames adorned with intricate carvings. These stunning armchairs are rema...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Set of Four Louis XV-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four upholstered dining chairs wonderfully recreates the Louis XV style with sinuous fruitwood frames and nary a straight line in sight. Created by Minton-Spidell, this u...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut

Country French Louis XV Style Upholstered Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 21 1/2in W: 68 1/2in D: 18 1/2in This Country French Louis XV style carved window bench is made of the highest quality! If you look a the photos provided, you will ...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Green-Lacquered and Parcel Giltwood Carved Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style Green-Lacquered and Parcel Giltwood Carved Chaise Lounge Armchair. The rounded backrest carved and caned frame in the shape of an extended armchair, with an e...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XV French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Louis XV French Settee. Beautifully carved and painted frame with new upholstery. A ready to place settee. *Pillows not included*
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style Caned Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style country French bench with caned seat. Add a pad or use as is.
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

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

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Stool Cowtan and Tout Walden Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Louis XV provincial style stool is circa 1920's. We have replaced old needlepoint upholstery and completely rebuild the deck and added Cowtan and Tout Fabric and nail head t...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Mahogany Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid mahogany wood frames with dark brown/red stain, oatmeal wool upholstery, clean sc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period Walnut Fauteuil, featuring carved foliate designs on the exposed apron & seat-back, and restrained green painted accents. Dating from the mid-1700s, and French...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Walnut and Tapestry À Chasis Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. walnut and tapestry À Chasis armchairs. Each arm chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and richly carved fo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bergeres
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XV style bergeres in a Belgian linen. A charming pair of Louis XV style bergere chairs, featuring a grayish white painted frame, raised on cabriole legs and covered ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair Of Armchairs Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 18th century “oak” carved wood, pretty velvet in good condition
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of four French Louis XV style dining or side chairs from the 19th century exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Each chair is ri...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great style a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930 good general condition, some wear on the fabric.  
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Louis XV Set of 4 Chairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 antique French Louis XV chairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack beading, all sculpted from fine walnut, and featuring exquisitely formed frame...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Mohair, Walnut

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Ebonized and Gilded Baker Carved French Louis XV Style X Form Stools
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of ebonized and gilded Baker carved French Louis XV style X-form stools exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring graceful X-shaped bases...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

French 1930s Louis XV Style with Stylized Carved Stretchers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1930s Louis XV Style with Stylized Carved Stretchers Country: French Materials: Carved Wood, Leather Condition: New Leather Upholstery Style: French Antique Year: 193...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Leather

Mahogany Woven Leather Upholstered French Louis XV Theodore Alexander Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Mahogany Woven Leather Upholstered French Louis XV Theodore Alexander Armchair exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship for which Theodore Alexander is celebrated. Meticulously handcrafted, this armchair showcases a finely carved solid mahogany frame with scrolling arms, cabriole legs, and intricate floral motifs, hallmarks of the Louis XV style. The seat and back are upholstered in richly textured handwoven leather, offering both durability and a sophisticated aesthetic. The supple woven leather creates a warm, inviting surface that enhances comfort while adding a touch of refinement to the chair’s classic silhouette. Theodore Alexander is renowned for producing heirloom-quality furniture inspired by historic European designs, and this armchair reflects that tradition. Its combination of French 18th-century Rococo-inspired carvings and artisanal woven leather upholstery makes it a versatile piece—ideal for use as an accent chair in a living room, library, study, or executive office. Perfect for collectors and designers seeking Louis XV armchairs, Theodore Alexander chairs...
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Early 2000s Vietnamese Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Louis XV Style Yellow Painted Upholstered Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV style yellow painted wood lounge armchair or 'chauffeuse', raised on cabriole legs with carved floral motif, upholstered in yellow fabric. In good condition. Wear con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Azure Blue Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of mid-20th century carved walnut wood armchairs is in the classic French Louis XV style. The hand carved frames are detailed with simple fluting, scrolling armrests, and g...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Provincial Style Side Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XVI style, aged patinated painted side chairs with oval backs and fluted legs. The distress paint gives the chairs added character and style. Use for dining or i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French carved oak side chairs, dating from the 1790s Louis XV period, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century France. Each chair featur...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

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

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of charming Louis XV style bergères with tight back, loose seat cushion, covered in a Belgian linen. The frames are painted in a washed gray finish that has developed a soft ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Set of Eight French Turn of the Century Louis XV St. Honey Oak Dining/Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive and complete set of eight French turn of the century Louis XV st. honey oak dining/side chairs. Each elegant chair is raised by fine cabriole legs with their origin...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Oak

Fine Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style marquis bergère chairs embodies the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship of 18th-century design. Each chair features a beautifully pain...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak and Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 19th Century Louis XV Style intricately Carved stained Oak and Upholstered Fauteuil / bergere chair. Clean, newer Upholstery striped cream color. On cast brass wheels. Measure...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XV Revival Giltwood Shaped Bergere Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV revival carved giltwood tub shaped Bergère, dating from circa 1880. The wingback armchair with hand-sculpted giltwood frame that envelo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

Louis XVI Style Settee, 19th Century Walnut with New Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved frame in dark walnut finish with a carved wreath of roses at the crest. Having a reeded carved leg and a shaped and delicately curve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut

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

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Wood

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

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Cane, Wood, Paint

French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Side Chairs with Ship Boat Crewel Work - a Pair. "Crunchiness" to padding of backrests. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 45" H ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Satin, Silk, Walnut

Louis XV Painted Duchesse Brisee A' Oreilles
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back and removable wings and upholstered back with down cushion seat, molded carved arms , raised on cabriole legs with accompanying bench. Both ensuite. Formerly part of...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Set of 4 Antique Louis XV Bird Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent early 19th century French Louis XV set of 4 armchairs from a parlor suite, richly upholstered in exceptional, early and rare handwoven Au...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two lovely and immaculate Louis XV walnut fauteuils or open armchairs, each with a cartouche back, surmounted with intricate high quality floral carving, scrolling arms and shaped se...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask, Walnut

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

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Tapestry, Wood

Louis XV Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Gold Gilt, Cane, Red Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Louis XV Style Dining / Side Chairs, Clayed Gilt and Cane A stunning set of finely carved and upholstered dining chairs, Mid-20th century, comprised of two armchairs wit...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Wood

Louis XV French Provincial Walnut Upholstered Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A pair of stunning Louis XV French Provincial style club chairs or lounge chairs. Carved walnut, with deep blue faux bois patterned upholstery. Measures: 26.5"W x 24"D x 37.5"...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Dining Armchairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining or breakfast room this elegant suite of antique armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1880, each chair is built of solid walnut and rests gracefully on classic cabriol...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

19th Pair of Louis XV Bergère Armchairs in White Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
19th pair of Louis XV bergère armchairs in white velvet Recently upholstered Really very comfortable. Seat interior measurements: Wide...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s. This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Louis XV Period Bergere in Chinoiserie Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
A generous French Louis XV period armchair or bergere (Circa 1760), newly-upholstered in Scalamandre green and white Chinoiserie pattered t...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech, Paint

French Style Large Tufted Bench / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French style large tufted bench/coffee table. Painted white wooden cabriole legs.
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt & Painted Carved Armchairs, Attributed Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Louis XV style gilt and green-cream painted carved Fauteuils armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen. The arched back frame crowned with carvings of flowers with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs, circa 1960, embodies the refined sophistication of traditional French design with a timeless versatility perfect for today’s int...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Red Painted Louis XV Style Daybed, Silk Plaid Fabric with Cabriole Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
This vintage daybed showcases a Louis XV or Rococo Revival influence, with its curvilinear lines, scalloped edges, and carved wooden frame. The frame showcases ornate cabriole legs, ...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Rare Pair of Francoise Linke Signed Giltwood Caned Louis XV Salon Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of François Linke signed giltwood caned Louis XV salon chairs exemplifies the pinnacle of French decorative arts and the artistry of one of the most celebrated ébénist...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of Creme Paint Decorated Floral Upholstered French Louis XV Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style settees perfectly captures the timeless charm of 18th-century Rococo design with their graceful curves, ornate carvings, and romantic prese...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating

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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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