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
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in Pembroke, MA
Elegant French Louis XV style giltwood chaise longue, with nicely-carved flower cartouches on the head and foot, floral carvings on the seat rail and other rococo ornaments. Upholstered in lovely silk lampas fabric...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XV Bleached Lattice Back Painted Panel Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bleached wood armchairs with carved open lattice backs centering shaped painted panels with figural scenes and white upholstered seats. (...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Chair Leather-Covered tulip veneer Louis Quinze, circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
tulipwood veneered on solid wood. Appropriately curly and elegant shape.
Seat and backrest are finished with a historical, classic upholstery.
(C-149).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and well-carved French Louis XV style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench perfect for the foot of a bed, the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Elegant Pair of Louis XV Style Oak Fauteuils in Blue and Cream Upholstery
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of fauteuils with zebra blue and cream upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs in Golden, Blue, and White
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style walnut and gilt bronze mounted armchairs with fabric in golden, blue, and white colors.
This impressive pair of Louis XV-style armchairs / Fauteui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Corner Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
The low curving back centered by a splat of pierced foliate scrolls, cabriole legs, restoration will be done on request
Diamentions:
Height 32",
Widht 27"
Depth 33"
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery.
We can customized the ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Rococo Louis XV Style Late 19th Century Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Gilt and bronzed hardwood frame. Nyrokoko, the second half of the 19th century. Repairs, marks. I offer also on request a professional complete restoration and new upholstery. (For e...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofà and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
The elegant pair of Louis XV-style side chairs exhibits exceptional artistry. Graceful and feminine lines inform this well-balanced design, from the serpentine backs and seats to the...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with shell carved back crest and white upholstered seat and back.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Dining Chair from 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
One dining chair from 19th century. Made of solid wood, painted in light beige with coral accents, rush seats with nice linen seating cushion in very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Set of 10 French Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 French Louis XV (18th Cent style) walnut side chairs with roset & floral centered carving on back & seat front rail and Fortuny upholstered seat & back.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Pink Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut carved open Armchairs with a shaped back and pink upholstered seat and back
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XV-Style Carved Chairs
Located in Vista, CA
A pair of Louis XV-style carved and creme peinte upholstered chairs, shaped floral crest rail, padded back serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs. Measures: 18" seat height.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Walnut Carved Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning pair of 19th century Louis XV style French wingback armchairs upholstered in luxurious floral pattern, circa 1870. This piece is made of heavily carved walnut with a gold ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
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.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Louis XV Style Fauteuils in Natural Beech Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of two natural beech wood Louis XV fauteuils. [2 in LA & 2 in DC shops].
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech, Wood
Pair of 19th Century White Louis XVI Armchairs in Beige Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautifully carved white Louis XVI style armchairs, upholstered in beige linen.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Fruitwood French Provincial Louis XV Caned Settee
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Provincial Louis XV style caned settee, unbranded. Solid fruitwood with decoratively carved crestrail, caning to the back, curved carved arms with carved supports, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
Classic French 19th Century Walnut Louis XV Newly Upholstered Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Crafted in France, this elegant antique walnut bench stands on cabriole legs decorated with hand carved acanthus leaf motifs at the shoulder, and ending with escargot feet, over a do...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Canapé / Sofa Set With Matching Armchairs - 3 Pieces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions Sofa: H 93cm / W 131cm / D 57.4cm
H 36.6" / W 51.5" / D 22.5"
Dimensions Arcmchair: H 91cm / W 64cm / D 51.3cm Height from floor to seat: 42.7cm
H 35.8" / W 25.2" / D 20.2" Height from floor to seat: 16.8"
Elegant three piece set, late 19th Century French Louis XV canapé...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French carved Bergere office armchair caned - Louis XV style - XIXth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent bergere office armchair with cane bottom in Louis XV style dating from the 19th century, elegantly molded.
This armchair is in patinated wood and its shape is typical of the Louis XV style.
The seat and the backrest are caned.
The backrest is double caned for more comfort and solidity.
It has four arched feet and a magnificent belt sculpted with flowers and shells.
The legs, belt, backrest and armrests are richly carved.
Wonderful chair for office...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Cane Side Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant suite of antique oak side chairs. Crafted in France circa 1880, each dining chair stands on cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Louis XV Walnut Needlepoint Upholstered Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely small scale Louis XV style armchair upholstered in gros and petit point needlework, the frame with well carved details on the crestrail and seat frame. Circa 1800-1840.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Wool
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Gondola Tub Bergeres
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of 19th century French gondola tub Bergere armchairs crafted from walnut. Made in the grand Louis XV taste featuring a barrel back frame with...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Wingchair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Louis XV style wingchairs "en brisee" with conforming ottomans, the chairs carved and tufted. Chairs: 41" H x 31.75" W x 26" D x Seat 15" H; ottomans: 15" H x 28.5" W x 17" D.
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tall Back French Louis XV Walnut 5-Leg Occasional Lounge Chairs, circa 1900 Pair
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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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pretty Pair of French Louis XV His and Her Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty pair of French Louis XV carved walnut his and her chairs upholstered in a versatile taupe and off-white fabric with tree and leaf design...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Reupholstered Footstool, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 19th century French Louis XV style walnut reupholstered footstool from the 1890s.
This footstool has been upholstered with a beaut...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style Living Room Blackened Wood, Yellow, Blue Napoleon III, circa 1860
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful set of Louis XV style Napoleon III period blackened wood living room, consisting of four armchairs, a bench and two chairs. The set is covered with a very beautiful tapestr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Transition style armchairs in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs ending in scroll with a decor of acanthus leaves. Slightly bul...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique fauteuil armchair in the Louis XV style. Polychrome and partial-giltwood frame. French, 19th century. Formerly in the collection of Iris and Gerald Cantor, Bel Air. Newly re-...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
19th Century French Carved Walnut Footstool with 18th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique footstool was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1860. The carved, rectangular footrest has been reupholstered with old Aubusson verdure fragment...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry, 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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