Louis XV Buffets
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
Rare 1730s Louis XV Hunter's Buffet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful and substantial 18th century 'buffet de chasse' (huntboard) in moulded and carved oak, topped with an imposing slab of characterful red and green Levanto marble. Typicall...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
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Marble
French 1750s Louis XV Period Walnut Buffet with Star Inlay and Carved Shells
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the mid-18th century, with star inlay and carved shells. Created in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed Le Bien-Aimé (the B...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Country French Buffet Marble Top
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Country French walnut marble top buffet is a classic example of understated elegance! Crafted from beautifully grained Walnut, it features a step-front center section, fine m...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Maison Soubrier Louis XV Mixed Woods Burl & Satinwood Marquetry Buffet, C 1920s
By Soubrier
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine French Maison Soubrier Louis XV style Mixed woods and Burl with Satinwood Marquetry Buffet in great vintage condition, Circa 1920s. Proportionate size, convenient for me...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
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Fruitwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl, Oak
Pair of Louis XV Style Buffets in Kingwood, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV buffets in kingwood standing on four cabriole legs opening by to leaf doors on a compartment with a shelf. Cabriole-shaped apron. Straight tray. Beveled angles. Cart...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Buffets
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Kingwood
Superb 18th Century French Buffet
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb 18th century French buffet, the wood is covered with white wax.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Oak Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Louis XV oak buffet with two doors and three small drawers in the center. The weight and 1" thickness of the drawers are a testament t...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
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Oak
Louis XV Burled Ash & Fruitwood Vaisellier, Bresse, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV Period Vaisellier, constructed in Burled Ash and Fruitwood, and originating in Bresse, France. The Frame, composed by a three-door lower cupboard serving as a buffet, surmounted by a raised shelved back with arched canopy & flanked by enclosed cupboards. The central section with front rails designed to store exposed plates.
For similar, though less elaborate examples, please refer to The Antiques Directory...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Ash, Fruitwood, Burl
A French Louis XV Style Walnut, Burl-Walnut & Fruitwood Marquetry Buffet Server
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Vintage Louis XV Style Walnut, Burl-Walnut and Fruitwood Marquetry Buffet Server. The serpentine body with two bombé central doors flanked by a pair of ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Marble
18th Century Country French Provincial Stripped Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Provincial buffet features an arbalette, or Archer's bow, facade sculpted and embellished from solid oak to last for centuries! Amazingly, it appears to b...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Bronze
French Transition Style 19th Century Pine Buffet with Drawers over Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Transition style pine buffet from the 19th century, with three fluted drawers over three doors, carved apron and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 19th century, th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Pine
Antique buffet cherry wood kitchen cabinet France, Louis XV around 1750
Located in Würzburg, DE
Antique Louis XV sideboard from France, around 1750
✓ Timeless and durable
✓ Impressive presence
✓ French provincial style
Dimensions: W: 167cm H: 203cm D: 54cm
Article: Counte...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Cherry
A most elegant Venetian 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Brass buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most elegant Venetian 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut and Brass buffet. This palatially scaled buffet is raised by four short cabriole feet supporting the main...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Olivewood, Ormolu and Glass buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and most unique Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Olivewood, Ormolu and Glass buffet. This stunning buffet is raised by four block legs concealed by arbalest shaped apr...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Ormolu
French 18th Century Louis XV Richly Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
French 18th century Louis XV richly carved oak cabinet with one glass door at top and beautifully carved door at bottom. The piece features the original hinges and escutcheon. Note t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Oak Buffet
Located in Viterbo, VT
Louis XV buffet hand-made in France in the late 1700 early 1800s using oak and pegged construction. The buffet features a two over one conformation, with two drawers on top of a cabi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Oak
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th Century Walnut Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut buffet with two short drawers and two cabinet doors with a chapeau de gendarme form. Note the beautifully proportioned s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Buffet Two Corps Louis XV in Oak 18th Century, France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful 4-door buffet/cupboard in oak Louis XV transition Louis XVI, 18th century, France
molded doors with fine sculptures
Superb state of conservation and exceptional patina
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
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Oak
Exceptional and Large Walnut Wood Buffet de Chateau, Nimes, France, C. 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the period of Louis XV (circa 1750), this large and elegant walnut buffet de chateau was hand-carved in the Southern French town of Nimes. Woodworkers in Nimes adhered to t...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut And Marble Buffet, From Lyons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and impressive French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut and Marble buffet, from Lyons, Circa. 1730. The Buffet de Château is raised on a straight solid mottled base with...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Marble
Provencal Louis XV Period Buffet in Walnut, France c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV Buffet, constructed in Walnut, and accented with pierced Steel escutcheon plates & decorative mounts. Provencal in origin, and dating from the mid-18th century.
T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Steel
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet with Upper Glass Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century French Walnut Buffet with Upper Glass Cabinet
Gorgeous piece purchased in France. Very tall, original glass. Great condition, see detailed photos. Age appropriate...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
3 Doors Buffet Louis XV-18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 3 door buffet Louis XV style and period in oak from the 18th century
Very elegant sideboard which opens with three doors with very beautiful mold...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Oak
Regal French Louis XV Period Cherrywood Buffet
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Delicately hand-carved solid cherrywood with wrought iron hardware. Richly grained wood in a deep cognac tone.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Walnut
Dutch
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Elegant Dutch lift-top buffet in mahogany, circa 1780.
With 2 drawers, 2 (roller) doors and the special lift-top.
In a very good condition.
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Mahogany
$6,616
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
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2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
French 18th Century Sideboard in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
18th century LXV sideboard in solid walnut, with beautiful molding and fine fittings.
Two doors and two drawers. Original lock.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Steel
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and stained wood, curved on three sides and topped by a Royal marble top. It opens in ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant late 19th century French Louis XV st. tulipwood and kingwood buffet. The buffet is raised by cabriole legs and has an arbalest shaped front and bombee shaped sides. The sc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Marble
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Louise Credenza from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Credenza” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furn...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Inlaid Buffet, By François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Inlaid Grand Buffet, By François Linke, The Mounts Designed by Léon Messagé.
Signed to the right corner clasp ‘Linke’
The enamel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Buffets
Materials
Ormolu
Louis Xv buffets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include and Baker Furniture Company. 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 buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $955,603 while the average work can sell for $5,564.