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: Mid-20th Century
Set of 8 Louis XV Style Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Louis XV style painted dining room chairs, circa 1960's. With rounded crest rails with central floral carving, cane backs, floral upholstered seats, armchairs with partial d...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
6 Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
6 Mid 20th century Louis XV style balloon back dining chairs. Made from hardwood with cane back and seat. Features a pierced and carved seat back over cabriole legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 Vintage French Louis XV Sculpted Arm Chairs
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Spring Cushions
Dimensions:
42”H x 23”W x 22”D
Seat Height 19”
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt wood benches. Each bench features elegantly carved gilt wood frames with intricate detailing, including scrolls and floral motifs, which highlight ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of 1930's Louis XV Style French Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1930's Louis XV style French benches is a charming representation of the period's elegance and artful design. The pistachio green paint on the wood frames adds a fresh,...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37.3" / W 19.8" / D 19.4" Height from floor to seat: 19" Back height: 20.2"
An elegant and timeless set of five French Vintage Louis XV style dining chairs or side cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Elegant Set Of Eight Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made set of French style chairs with fluted frames in a Creme Painted distressed finish and custom upholstered in a short pile Mohair type Navy fabric with full surround ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Bergère with Carved Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Louis XV style armchair features an ornately carved wooden frame that is finished in a beautifully antiqued white patina that contrasts the rich gray upholstery w...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Antique Louis XV-Style Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves characteristic of the era. These chairs are upholstered in Belgium linen, a material ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Louis XV Caned Dining Chairs Antique Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Carved...
Category
1940s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Tufted Armchair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in Italian Mohair in Camel Color
This beautifully carved lounge and ottoman set would be a stately accent chair for your living room. We reupholstered this chair and ottoman set in a plush patterned “camel” Italian...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
1900s Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs, carved walnut with floral motif
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs from the 20th century, walnut hand-carved with floral motifs and threads. The two armchairs are sturdy and in good condition of upholstery, ...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
A Louis XV style armchair. 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XV style armchair with a very classic French accent in a beige linen. 1940's
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 8 Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs feature amazingly artistic contours that create a timeless, naturalistic presence. All the chairs feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved walnut frames, painted in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features Quality Constructed, Larger Scale, Walnut Frame
Approx 70 years
Very Good Condition- wear associated with antique furniture - See photos - Normal Wear associated with Anti...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Stately Pair of French Louis XV Style White Bergere Wing Chairs L
Located in Hopewell, NJ
In the style of Louis XV, this pair of French lounge chairs with wing back details have wonderful patina on their frames: patinated wood. These elegant chairs have been upholstered i...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming upholstered cushion over a cane base bench. The bench is painted in white and gold and is in good original condition with no major issues. The upholstery is origin...
Category
1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Fine Pair of Gently Worn Rose Velvet French Walnut Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of velvet French Louis XV bergere chairs in a soft pink hue. The chairs are in their original upholstery and will show minor wear to the arms especially and s...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres with Baker Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 36 3/4in Width: 27in Depth: 27 1/2in Seat Height: 19 1/4in
This pair of Louis XV style bergeres, armchairs, club chairs by W & T Sloane is made of the highest q...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant French Louis XV Style Walnut Armchair or Fauteuil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine walnut Louis XV style armchair in fine upholstery with wonderful carved details. This elegant neutral and finely recovered armchairs are simply stunning and are certain to add s...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 Venetian paint decorated French Louis XV style chairs. The chairs were made in Italy in the French taste. The chairs have damages to their original uphols...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 20th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilded Wood French Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of French armchairs from 20th century. Furniture in richly carved and gilded wood of beautiful size and great impact. Living room armchairs with padding in good condition. Seat ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Carved And Gilt Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Louis XV style carved wood and silver gilt swivel low chair. Silver gilt with darker antique finish shading. The back of the chair sweeps around the sides creating shallow arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Chairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of chairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The chairs were made and stamped by French firm M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs w/ Belgium Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Louis XV style dining chairs with Belgian linen upholstery. The bleaching process gives them a fabulous and contemporary appeal while still showcasing their clas...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted UpholsteredArmchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic vintage Louis XV armchairs or fauteuils in immaculate condition, with lovely contrasting fabric on back. Classic Louis XV carved florets and tapered cabriole legs...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Pair Silk Damask Upholstered French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of silk damask upholstered and nailhead trimmed armchairs in the Louis XV style. The chairs are in good condition and very fresh and clean. They are used so the...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are gorgeous chairs with fantastic painted frames in blue and white. The chairs date to the 1950s era and are in good vintage condition. The upholstery is early so expect signs...
Category
1950s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved walnut foot stool. This was made in France, and it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the solid walnut frame has beautiful floral...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Red Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or study with this elegant antique painted and gilt desk armchair. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorate...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Boudoir Fauteuil Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Seat Boudoir Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 35" H x 25" W x 27.5" D x 14" Seat height x 23" Arm hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Accent Armchair Oversized by Daniel Jones New York
By Daniel Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1940s French Provincial...
Category
1950s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Louis XIV Style French Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Louis XIV style French loveseat. Frame is walnut and has loose cushions.
Category
1960s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique French Louis Style Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning and top quality antique French Louis style gilt wood sofa, dating from around the 1930’s period.
It is beautifully made, with a gorgeous shape and beautiful carving. The ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 24" W x 21" D x 19" Seat height x 27" Arm hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Ottoman Pouf Beech and Red Skai Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pouf or ottoman, Louis XV style beech and red skai
Good condition with minor marks of use
French midcentury
Shipping:
39/57/57 cm 13 kg.
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Suede, Walnut
Louis XV Style Vintage Wingback Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Nestle into the grandeur of yesteryear with this Louis XV-style wing chair, a luxurious ode to early 20th-century craftsmanship. This wing chair, with its solid wood frame and intric...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Cane Back French Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are nice chairs. They have some minor loss to cane. The frames are carved walnut in the Louis XV style. Buttons missing on the upholstery. The chairs measure 33.75 tall x 24.5 ...
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cane
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Versace Style Gilded Armchairs Louis XVI Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair, one of two pairs available. This pair has nice older upholstery and beautiful gold leaf finishes and extraordinary carving and detail. They each measures 36 tall x 21...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Caned and Carved Settee in Floral Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French Louis XV style caned settee with an antique ivory finish. The linen cushion is new and in neutral florals.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
French Louis XV Style Newly Upholstered Cane and Wood Salon Sofa Set of 3
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions:
Sofa H 29,52" / Seat Width 50.78" / D 20,86" Height from floor to seat: 15,75"
Armchairs: H 29,52" / Seat Width 20.86" / D 20,86" Height from floor to seat: 15,75"
Elega...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Lacquer
Pair Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Nicely Carved Lounge Arm Chairs. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 25" W x 23" D x 19" Seat heig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Ornate Carved Gold Leaf Gilded French Armchairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair, one of two pairs available. This pair has mismatched upholstery and beautiful gold leaf finishes and extraordinary carving and detail. They each measures 36 tall x 21...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
A simply stunning Louis XV Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a solid wood frame, nicely carved details, distressed finish, nice vintage item. Circa Mid 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of 1930's Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs of generous scale, in pale yellow and green paints. Newly upholstered in raw linen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Set of 8 French Louis XV Style Chairs by Maison Romeo, 1950s
By Maison Romeo
Located in Paris, IDF
New colorful upholstery is a great contrast to the beautiful old oak in these chairs. The lovely patina evident on the oak feet and structure is enough to convey the half-century of ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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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