Louis XV Cupboards
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.
Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XV
French 1750s Louis XV Walnut Floral Buffet à Deux-Corps from the Loire Valley
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period mid-18th century walnut buffet à deux-corps from the Loire Valley with bonnet top. Born in the exquisite Loire Valley region that shelters some of the most a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Walnut
19th Century French Marquetry Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant Louis XV style walnut cabinet. The gray variegated marble top rests over a single door with satinwood marquetry in the form of a floral arrangement in an urn. The cabinet has a beautifully shaped apron flanked by gilt metal paw...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Marble, Metal
18th Century French Cherry Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an early French Louis XV provincial cherrywood buffet a deluxe corps with an arched cornice over a carved conforming frieze above two glazed doors situated on a bottom sectio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Cherry
Very Large Painted 18th Century Estate Cupboard
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive large painted cupboard with partly original paint. Found in a castle, where it had been installed in the dining room as part of th...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
2 drawers. 3 shelves on top with 2 glass doors. 2 doors at bottom. 90 3/4" h x 51 7/8" w x 21" d.
Condition
Chips in wood. Scratches. Finish loss. Missing wood.
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1870s European Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak
18th c. French Provençal Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XV style French Provençal vitrine, or display cabinet made of solid walnut with beautiful dark waxed patina and nice proportions. Glass paned door with decorati...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Provencal Verrio or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Louis XV style French Provençal verrio, or wall display cabinet from Nîmes. Made of solid walnut with beautifully carved details including a three dimensional bas...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Iron
French Pine Buffet a Deux Corps, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved French buffet a deux corps in pine, from the Normandy region circa 1800, carved with floral motifs, wire grill doors in the upper cabinet and the interior lined with ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Pine
18th Century Buffet à Deux Corps in Pine with Brass Chicken Wire on Panels
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely French Louis XV "buffet à deux corps" or cupboard in French pitch pine with chapeau de gendarme top, brass chicken wire on upper door panels, o...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Cupboard with Dish Rack or Vaiselier in Oak
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely early 19th century country French buffet in oak with open dish rack above cabinet housing two drawers and two doors with interior shelves. With mort...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Oak
French Louis XV Period 1750s Cherry Buffet à Deux-Corps with C-Scroll Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period cherry buffet à deux-corps from the mid-18th century with original hardware. This French cabinet features a bonnet top surmounting two doors with carved pane...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Cherry
Antique French Rosewood Vitrine with Brass, circa 1900 mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Delicate French vitrine rosewood on solid wood. High-rise, one-door, cambered and three-sided glazed body. On curly feet scalloped out. Three-sided glazed vitrine. Slightly protrudin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Mahogany
A French 18th-19th C. Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Vaisselier Hutch Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 18th-19th century Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut Vaisselier hutch buffet. The rectangular body with twin apron drawers with hammered silvered-metal hardware, center...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Metal
Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Provincial Pear Wood Tall Buffet
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautiful Louis XV style French Provincial tall buffet made of deeply patinated pear wood retaining the original deep lustrous color. Four doors with sh...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Antique cupboard Louis Quinze around 1900 High-quality walnut wood Top-mount
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ High-quality materials
✓ Impressive size
✓ In very good condition
Dimensions: W: 150cm H: 255cm D: 54cm
Item: Buffet in Louis XV style
Item no.: 618
Epoch: Louis Quinze style aro...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Early 1900's French Hand-Carved Walnut Three-Piece Sideboard Server Cupboard
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful flowery design French hand-carved cabinet server.
This walnut sideboard is a great example of the high level of workmanship that was displayed in Europe around the turn o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1730 Bleached Oak Buffet Deux Corps from Laval, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Laval, France, circa 1730, this oak buffet deux corps has been bleached, allowing the motifs of the Louis XV cabinet to gain promi...
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1730s French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Oak
Antique French Table Top Cabinet Louis XV Style Carved Oak w Key c. 1920s
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Antique French Country Louis XV Style Oak Table Top Cabinet with Carved Door, Crown and Key~~ c.1920s
This is a unique example of antique classic French Country decor~~hard to ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
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Oak
18th Century French Carved Walnut Panetiere
Located in Norwood, NJ
An antique 18th Century French Provincial panetiere, bread safe. Walnut with iron hardware. Features decorative carvings to cornice, door & apron, turned sp...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Deux Corps/ Buffet/Cupboard in Oak from the 18th Century, Picardie
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine Louis XV Deux corps or buffet in oak from the 18th century from Picardy-France
A fine buffet composed of 4 doors and three drawers on the front. Elegant medallions on the two...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Period Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XV period walnut "Buffet à Deux Corps" (buffet in two parts) with beautifully carved oak leaf and acorns, rosettes, stars and other details. The upper cabinet has three shelves...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Iron
French Wild Cherry "Fougère" Armoire
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style wild cherry ("merisier") armoire with the veneered door panels in a chevron pattern (also called a "fougère" pattern, after the French word for "fern"). The side panels are oak. The centre of the armoire features a nicely carved column spanning its height, with book-matched cherry inlay...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Pembroke, MA
A very high quality, beautifully-carved Louis XV period oak buffet a deux corps from the Ile-de-France region (circa 1750). Carved detailing includes a lovely stylized acanthus shell...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Iron
Impressive French Provincial Walnut Buffet-a-Deux-Corps/Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
In two pieces, the dramatic arching crest above a two-door cabinet resting on a base fitted with two short drawers over 2 doors.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Buffet Á Deux Corps Polychrome
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful buffet Louis XV with a slight influence of Louis XVI polychrome in oak
Beautiful polychrome with slight shades of blue
Very beautiful ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Oak
French Country Oakwood Carved Cabinet/Sideboard, circa Late 18th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic and handsome oak cabinet with original lock and keys having
Three drawers and two doors that open for great storage. Original
Finish with lovely patina. Hand carving with fo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Cupboard with Original Marble Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Small Cupboard made from beautiful French Walnut with a magnificent Marble Stone Top. With a ton of character and charm, we are proud to offer this extra deep 18th cen...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Marble, Steel
Louis XV Style Carved Oak Cabinet, Great Storage And Great Color/Patination.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Louis XV style carved oak cabinet,
having two grill inset doors over two solid doors, raised on cabriole legs.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Elm Buffet with Flower & Urn Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French elm buffet with flower & urn carving, shaped apron, & cabriole feet.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Elm
Antique Louis XV Style Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive antique cabinet. I would say it’s French and dates from around the 1930-50’s period.
It has gorgeous floral patterns and nice ormolu mounts throughout. It...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Oak French Louis XV Normandy Buffet Deux Corp
Located in Hudson, NY
This nice and compact-sized buffet with glazed doors comes from the Normandy region in France and was made, circa 1770 during the reign of Louis XV. Created using dark stained oak a ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
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Glass, Oak
French 18th Century Louis XV Buffet Two-Part High Cupboard Sideboard Provencal
Located in Milano, MI
Late 18th century French walnut two-tiered cabinet, with the top cabinet being shallowing than the bottom cabinet, an antique hand-carved two-door buffet from Provence, total height ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
18th Century French Glass Patinated Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French glass patinated Bourguignonne Louis XV style Armoire.
Inside painted in light purple.
Removable cornice. Beautiful piece, high quality.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Glass
20th Century Antique Louis XV Style Black Polished Salon Vitrine Cupboard
Located in Berlin, DE
Petite French vitrine in the style of Louis XV Rococo Piano black polished veneer on solid beechwood high-octagonal, one-armed, curved body, three-sided t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Beech
Stunning Dutch Louis XV checkerboard inlay chest of drawers
By Horrix
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch chest of drawers from the second half of the 20th century. Furniture pleasantly inlaid with checkerboard geometric decorations in walnut, maple, wood and fruit wood in Louis X...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Marble
18th Century French "Garde Manger Avec Tiroir" Food Cupboard in Cherry Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A rare "Garde Manger Avec Tiroir" from Brittany, France, circa 1760 hand-crafted in beautiful cherry wood was historically used for storing food, much lik...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Cherry
Large Fine 18th Century Louis XV Serpentine Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Louis XV serpentine corner cabinet in walnut with carved paneled doors and interior shelving.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source for antique interiors since 1956.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Gigant - Antique buffet Breton furniture around 1750 Solid chestnut
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Impressive size
✓ Beautifully aged patina
✓ High quality materials
Dimensions: W: 166cm H: 232cm D: 65cm
Article: Buffet
Item no.: 625
Epoch: Louis Quinze I France around 1750
Ma...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Chestnut
Antique buffet Louis Quinze France around 1750 Solid oak Noble patina
Located in Würzburg, DE
✓ Beautifully aged patina
✓ Impressive presence
✓ Handcrafted wooden joints
Dimensions: W: 167cm H: 203cm D: 54cm
Article: Top buffet
Item no.: 628
Epoch: Louis XV around 1750
Mate...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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...
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2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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...
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2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
20th Century French Showcase According to Paul Sormani in Transition Style
Located in Berlin, DE
French cabinet according to Paul Sormani in transition style.
Piano black polished veneer on solid beech. High-rectangular, one-armed, cambered and three-sided glazed corpus on high...
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20th Century French Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Beech
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Mid. 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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth 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...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth 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 Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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