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Louis XV Furniture

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
Color:  Black
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Small 19th Century Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This nice Pompadour antique fireplace mantel-surround, in a very rich marble, was original installed in a corner in a panelled room in Bruges. Fine architectural element from the 19t...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted & Gilt Six-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chandelier was created in Paris, France circa 1920. Round in shape, the Louis XV style iron chandelier features forged scrolled motifs decorated with metal acanthus leaves throughout. The fixture has six arms, and each light is newly wired and dressed with a decorative candle sleeve cover. The chandelier is in excellent condition and adorns the original patinated verdigris and gilt painted finish; place this beautiful Parisian chandelier...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Black Marble Fireplace, Noir de Mazy, Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique Noir de Mazy fireplace from Belgium. Very nice with the coquille in the middle of the front and on both sides of the legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV After F. Linke, Black
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, black Solid wood side table in Louis XV. Slightly convex and concave, carcass, flanked by solid corner glaciers on h...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A Louis XV black and gilt Japanned occasional table, mid-18th century, with later restorations to the top. The dished tray (cabaret) adorned ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XV fireplace in Belgian black marble. This strikingly simple fireplace has a moulded shelf over a panelled frieze, which is supported by elegantly canted jambs. Fre...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Desk Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style Black lacquer writing table, circa 2000. Made by Baker. With a rectangular overhanging top with rounded corners the top inset with tooled leather, 3 frieze drawers the...
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1990s North American Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Wall Sconces Gilt Bronze French Rococo Louis XV 18th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Wall Sconces Gilt Bronze French Rococo Louis XV 18th Century France. A pair of wall sconces made during the louis XV period in France. Two candleholding arms - can be wired if wanted...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

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.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Hand Painted Porcelain Vase with Snake Handles from Gien
By Gien
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

New Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Mahogany Queen Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Handmade Louis XV style black ebonized mahogany Queen bed.      
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2010s Spanish Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Palatial Louis XV Style 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Chinoiserie Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary fine and Palatial French Louis XV style 19th century ebonized lacquered Chinoiserie style and finely chased gilt bronze-mounted two drawer Serpentine commode with ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Refined Splendor: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Exalted Elegance: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace Be enchanted by the ultimate in sophistication with our Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Refined Louis XV Style: Antique Marble Front Fireplace in Noir de Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enter a world of luxury with our unique Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace. This piece exudes decadence and luxury, and its equal is rare to find. The firepla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made of wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Bronze Mounted Oxblood Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Pair of French Bronze Mounted Ox Blood Lamps. Each lamp mounted on a lucite bases. They were converted to lamps in the 1920's and the lucite bas...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ceramic

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and glazed Porcelain lidded centerpiece/urn. The Turquoise colored lidded bowl is made of Chinese glazed porcelain and is r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Polished Iron Planter Boxes Jardinieres
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this elegant pair of antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1850 and rectangular in shape, each jardinière stands on small feet decorated with a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made cast iron and wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury French Louis XV Iron and Crystal Pendants Four-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1970, and square in shape, the lantern built of iron is decorated throughout with colorful crystal pendants, including bunch of grapes motifs. The tall lantern features a scrolled top, and is decorated with a pierced ornate body embellished with acanthus leaf and floral motifs. The fixture has four inside lights newly wired and dressed with decorative sleeve covers. The Gothic style ceiling light is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorns a wonderful patinated bronze painted finish with some gilt accents. Hang this elegant and colorful lantern...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Iron

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in deep black Belgian marble Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great deep black coloring and friendly decorations. Nice sculpted shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Noir De Mazy Marble Mantle Surround, Fireplace in Style of Louis XV, 19th Cent
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble, also called the 'black gold'! This beautiful fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century. A very chic ma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Impressive Solid Salon Table Louis Quinze XV, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality solid beechwood finely carved down to the last detail. Gold taken. On curved, carved legs, connected with X-shaped, heavily carved gutter. Ornamented frame with garlands...
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Wrought Iron And Marble Freestanding Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XV st. wrought iron and marble freestanding console. The console has a central reserve of two intertwined serpents below a top reserve in the sha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Savonerie Rug Decorated With Flower Garlands
Located in Firenze, IT
The French manufacture of the Savonnerie was the most prestigious European manufacturer of pile-knotted carpets. The manufacture originated in a carpet factory created in a disused s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wool

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Large Crescent Planter in Desvres Earthenware Signed Geo Martel, Early 20th
By Geo Martel
Located in ARGENTEUIL, FR
Beautiful crescent planter forming a centerpiece in Desvres faience decorated with lambrequins, bouquets of flowers and resting on four horned feet. Model number 688 and handwritten ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century Dutch Louis XV period fireplace toolset made of wrought iron and cast iron. The toolset consists of three fire irons and a stand. The condition is good. ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

20th Century Marble Pillar/Column in Antique Louis XV Style Bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century marble pillar/column in Louis XV style green marble with bronze bases and capitals. Rectangular, profiled cover plate. Partially turned column shaft extremely decorative...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Coat of Arms
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback / backsplash. Great condition very detailed. The lion in the crest is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble. The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Iron Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Gold Leaf Chest / Commode by John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This gorgeous Louis XV chest by John Widdicomb has incredible French style with a classic serpentine Bombay silhouette, elegant French styled details, and raised design with gold lea...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV Style Ebonized Writing Desk
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An ebonized writing desk in Louis XV style with cabriole legs and ormolu mounts to the feet, two drawers, a curved apron and a glass top.
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Game Rack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV game rack used for hanging game and birds. The crown is made of wrought iron and is in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Custom MLA Appliquéd Teal Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of custom pillows made by Melissa Levinson-"MLA". She had 18th C. French silk appliques attached to aqua green silk velvet fronts and silk backs. Down inserts, zipper closures.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Furniture

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Silk, Velvet

Louis Xv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, and Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $1,353,646 while the average work can sell for $4,763.

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