Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome and most impressive French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut chest. The four drawer "Commode de Château" chest is raised by unique scrolled feet with lovely floral carvi...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

$28,900

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Signed Sormani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and tulipwood Bureau Plat signed Sormani, Paris. Raised on four...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Signed Sormani

$64,500

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite and high quality pair of Italian 18th Louis XV period tulipwood and kingwood bombée commodes. Each chest is raised on four cabriole legs with brass wrap around sabots, a...

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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Siena Marble

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes

$115,000 / set

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Buffet

$16,500

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Apple, Walnut and Pear Wood Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and extremely unique Italian 18th century Louis XV period apple, walnut and pear wood commode. The three drawer chest is raised by elegant supports leading to the scallope...

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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pearwood, Walnut

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Apple, Walnut and Pear Wood Commode

$28,900

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table/Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A superb French 19th century Louis XV style Moucheté mahogany and ormolu center table/desk. The striking table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine-fitted foliate ormolu sabo...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table/Desk

$18,500

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

18th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Signed Sormani

18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Tulipwood and Kingwood Bombe Commodes

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood and Kingwood Buffet

18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Period Apple, Walnut and Pear Wood Commode

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Ormolu Center Table/Desk

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Sideboards in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Dressers in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Credenzas in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Dressers in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Sideboards in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Bookcases in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Sideboards in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Buffets in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by P Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Dressers in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Commodes and Chests of Drawers in Smooth White Bronze

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cabinets in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Dressers in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Dressers in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard

2010s American Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louise Credenza Art Deco Cupboards in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu

19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Chest

18th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut and Ormolu Three-Drawer Commode

18th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Louis XV Period Walnut Chest

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