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 French Louis XV Style White Painted Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchairs
A pair of French Louis XV style grey-white painted wood frame armchairs upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoise...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French 18th century Louis XV style pair velvet chairs pegged joinery
Located in Roswell, GA
Pair of antique hand carved pegged construction Louis XV French armchairs. Pegged construction joinery technique on pair of chairs which faded from use in early 1800s. Newly recovere...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
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2010s British Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
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"...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
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
Vintage French Louis XV Bergere Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,706 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French Louis XV Style Armchair with Black Leather Upholstery
Located in San Francisco, CA
A finely carved walnut armchair with rounded back and nice generous seat, upholstered with black leather.
Sturdy and sound. In excellent condition.
France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Auffray Style Carved Walnut French Louis XV Window Boudoir Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, absolutely ridiculously handsome carved bench. The ruby red upholstery is good though not perfect due to a small stain on one side, but still good. The frame is t...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Set of Six French Louis XV Style Walnut Arm Chairs by Kindel, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six French Louis XV style armchairs offer upholstered backs and seats with walnut frame having carved crests, scroll form arms, and raised on cabriole legs, maker label as p...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
$2,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton
$1,046 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Six Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite and rare set of six early 19th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Grand Louis XV style and sourced directly from Provence, France. Masterfully hand-carved from ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Paint, Wood, Cane
$5,960 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Rouge Red Mohair Tabourets
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th-century Italian Louis XV style stools upholstered in a rouge red mohair.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Giltwood
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
$2,150 Sale Price / set
25% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming 19th century French Louis XV style diminutive child's armchair features a sculptural giltwood fame carved with scrolls, leaf work and rosettes.
The fauteuil has the or...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century painted and carved ribbon cane back open armchairs painted in a soft pale Swedish gray color, with natural cane back and seat. No fl...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
$1,498 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud & Floral Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Wonderful Antique 18th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing.
Silk Damask Cushions with tassel borders.
Embroidered hardBoard with ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Bergere Chair Louis XV Circa 1900
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely Louis XV style painted wooden armchair upholstered with a very beautiful fabric
Beautiful quality of sculpture
seat height 42cm
In superb condition.
Note: slight little wear o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant Painted Wood French Louis XV Style Loveseat with Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant French Louis XV painted carved sofa settee from a salon set also having two armchairs but listed separately here, upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found i...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
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.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
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
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Giltwood
Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of carved antique French Louis XV armchairs with new neutral British upholstery sculpted from fine walnut featuring exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, gracefully scrolled armrests, and undulating aprons supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with double-lyre stretchers. The armrest supports and apron are also carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs. This classic French armchair pair...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Pair of Tan Silk Brocade Carved Armchairs in Oak with Two Pillows
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of fauteuils in a neutral tan, in the style of Louis XV.
Chairs of the Louis XV period style are comfortable, more comfortab...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Oak
$1,349 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved an...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
$3,500 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Carved Gilt Oversized Ottoman with Tapestry in Louis XV Style
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Louis XV style oversized giltwood carved bench with six legs and upholstered in blue tapestry fabric with leaves and coral flowers.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Superb Pair French Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Armchairs Parlor Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of caramel painted walnut Louis XVL armchairs. The chairs are beautifully upholstered in a blush pink moire fabric and appear to be in good condition though the...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,316 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Lowback Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style carved walnut low back armchairs (bergere) with beige upholstery (PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Ebonize Burled Walnut French Victorian Louis XV Bronze Mounted Settee circa 1890
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Bronze
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
A French Louis XV style painted armchair and matching stool, C. 1910.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This set has recently been restored and has fabric that has never been used. The frames are very graceful and are ready to be enjoyed in your home.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails.
The upholstery shows signs of wear.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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
A Palatial Nine-Piece Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, Park Royal
Comprising a canapé, two fauteuils, four side chairs and two tabourets, this remarkable suite is finely carved in the Louis XV style and retains its original painted and gilt finish....
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Creme Paint Decorated Floral Upholstered French Louis XV Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of floral upholstered paint decorated settees. The settes are in good used vintage condition and feature lively upholstery that are perfect for a sun room, or...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent design with classical green velvet upholstery wing back chairs.
This vintage and pastel green painted pair of wingback chairs is beautiful in design, they are in superb ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb settee with red silk upholstery and subtle gold leaf highlights. The 4 matching chairs are listed separately . The settee is in good vintage condition with minor sig...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Upholstered in needlepoint, this delightful pair of fauteuil chairs in carved walnut reminds us of a time not so long ago when we took a moment...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,900 / set
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
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 Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous modern take on the Louis XV Duchesse Brisee. Bringing a classic into modern day with wonderful plaid upholstery offsetting the Natura...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,030 / set
Vintage French Armchairs Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Fruitwood
$2,471 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 19th century French armchairs exemplifies the elegance and artistry of the period. The solid walnut frames are skillfully hand-carved with intricate floral and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,950 / set
Louis XV Style Golden Basket Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pretty bench in gilded and carved wood, Louis XV style, with double caning back
Good general condition, some cracks on caning, wears at guilding
Period XIXth century
H 90 cm seati...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood
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
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair Of Antique Carved And Caned French Provincial Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style Grand Mere type fauteuils with low seats. Nicely carved walnut frames with darkened leaves and scrolled vine details on the caned backs. With curved arms and wide cane...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Carved Paint Decorated Caned Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style in pale taupe paint with carved white painted details and painted caned back and seat. With classic French leafy details and shaped X stretchers on cabriole legs. With...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back.
Antique condition
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Armchair Bergere Petite and Gros Point Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 19th century Louis XV style armchair or bergere. The fine petite and gros needlepoint upholstery seat and backrest depicting large floral baskets or urns in vibrant colors on a won...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, 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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