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: Brown
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or bedroom with this elegant antique "Secretaire a Abattant". Crafted in Paris circa 1870, the fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabot...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Ormolu And Marquetry Kingwood and Satinwood Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Ormolu And Marquetry Kingwood and Satinwood Side Cabinet with gallery.
Measures 24" in width, 12" in depth and stands 26.25" tall. Shelf is fixed with a clearance of 7.5"
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Satin, Kingwood
Pair of French Walnut Narrow Bedside Tables with Three Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French walnut bedside tables adorned with fine Louis XV marquetry from the early 19th century. This pair of French 'tables de chevet' was created in the early years of the 19th century, at a time when the country revisited the rococo style that marked the reign of King Louis XV as a means of reviving national pride and heritage. Each of these exquisite nightstands features a snaking tray...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Walnut
Period French Louis XV Carved Bergere Cabriolet, Paris, circa 1760
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Period French Louis XV carved bergere cabriolet, Paris circa 1760
The regal bergere cabriolet is referred to as the chair of kings. This chair is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Walnut
A French 19th century Louis XV st. walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and small scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Walnut settee. The settee is raised on elegant cabriole legs with a carved rosette below the scalloped frieze centered by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Walnut
Tall Louis XV Period Walnut Armoire with Two-Drawer, 3rd Quarter 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Transitional in periods between Louis XV and Louis XVI, of two-piece construction, the top section having a molded cornice and two doors opening to reveal a shelf, the loser section ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Vintage Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Inlaid Commode with Brass Fittings
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., Louis XV/XVI transitional style inlaid commode with loose shaped rouge marble top, inlaid flower basket design to both drawer fronts on slender cabriole legs with scrolled c...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Louis XV Transitional Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Burl and Cane Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French Louis XV country French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI that is timeless, elegant, and understated it works well in modern, contempor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
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Oak
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk bureau drop front Louis XV Style.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV
Excellent French Louis XV style table.
High-quality, solid beech wood, carved ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, Beech
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, Beech
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
20th Century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV After F. Linke, white
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century French Salon Side Table in Louis XV after F. Linke, white
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
Materials
Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted and Burl Kingwood Marble Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A fine 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted on Burl Kingwood with Marble mounts and Top Cabinet. Great as a bar cabinet. Comes with a functional key. Meaures 37" in width, 19" ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depict...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Inlaid Palisander Ladies Desk with Brass Ornaments
Located in Sofia, BG
French elegant small desk in palisander veneer, decorated with floral marquetry, revealing drawers, 66X92X43, Louis XV style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Royal Bed in antique Louis XV Style Custom Made beech hand carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Here you have the unique chance to buy a special item.
This Louis XV style bed was built in Italy and is of the highest carving quality.
Black with poliment gilding.
Carving i...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Small Curio Display Cabinet Bowed Glass and Inlay. Item features a curved bowed glass door and side panels, floral satinwood inlay, u...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
1940s French Louis XV style 12 arm crystal chandelier with black paper shades.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
FRENCH COFFEE TABLE LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH COFFEE TABLE LOUIS XV STYLE 19th Century
veneered with various woods, decorated with plant motifs.
applications in yellow metal.
Dim.: 79 x 80 x 60 cm
good conditions
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Bar Cart in Oak with Mirror Top and Glass, Italy 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Louis XV style serving bar trolley in curved oakwood with mirrored top. This charming piece was designed in Italy in the 1930s.
This cart of outstanding quality features a...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Oak
Louis XV Ebonized Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany And Marble Inset Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV style Ebonized Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany And Marble Inset Side Table with three nicely functional drawers. Measures 20" in width, 14.5" in depth and stands 26.5" tall. ve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection! A most impressive and very fine quality vintage Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid bureau plat.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the manner of important...
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Buffet Server
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak sideboard buffet or server
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1960s
Measures: 39.13" W x 18"...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th century Tuscan console
Located in Brussel, BE
An early 18th century Tuscan console in sculpted wood with a marble top.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful early 19th Century Venetian hand-painted and gilt bombe commode.
Features two large drawers that open with their working keys. This commode is in its original and beauti...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian 19th Century Walnut Louis XV Style Hoof Leg Table
Located in Houston, TX
Italian 19th Century Walnut Louis XV Style Hoof Leg Table with a scalloped apron and carved details on the legs is an exquisite and finely crafted piece...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
COMMODE LOUIS XV French, late 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
COMMODE LOUIS XV
French, 19th century
clad in rosewood and various woods, with three drawers and a large drawer.
Domed box on the front and sides.
Applications in gilded bronze....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Vernis Martin Cabinet by F. Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Satinwood Parquetry Vernis Martin Decorated Meuble D'Appui Side-Cabinet by François Linke (1855-1946) - Index Number 204 - Paris. The serpentine Griotte de Campan Rouge marble top above a single bombé door painted with a scène of a couple running through the forest flanked by cupids and angels over a waterfall, the interior fitted with one wooden shelf, the front angles each with a scrolling foliate clasp, the bombé sides decorated with square parquetry fields, on cabriole legs and acanthus-cast sabots. The lockplate engraved 'Ct. LINKE - PARIS'. The ormolu cast stamped 'FL' on the back. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut with Faux Fur Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this antique stool bench in your den for extra seating. Crafted in Provence, Southern France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the tradit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Faux Fur
Antique French Louis XV Carved Walnut 2 Door Armoire w/ Original Mirrors Ca 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved walnut 2 door armoire with Original Curve-Line Beveled Mirrors. Beautiful Fitted Interior.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Bench Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
These elegant antique stools were crafted in Lyon, France circa 1860. Standing on cabriole legs ending decorated with hand carved leaf motifs at the shoulder, and ending with escargo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl, Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Lacquered End Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming petit end or writing table that dates to the transitional Louis XV period. The elegant, sinuous legs end in well-cast gilt bronze sabots; there is a single drawer ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Large French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Three-Corps Vitrine Cabinet. The converted three door display case with twin bombé (rounded)...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis XV Ormolu Writing Table Desk, 18th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood-veneered writing table, 18th c and later, apparently unsigned, with shaped rectangular top with tooled leather inset and giltmetal molded border abov...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Kingwood
French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut & Upholstered Chaise Lounge, mid 18th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a shaped and leaning backrest with bergere sides and padded armrests, with scalloped carved apron and eight cabriole carved legs, upholstered in ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Cane Corner Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Hand carved curved beechwood French corner chair with blind hole cane and removable cushion. Please see pictures of the fire breathing salamander with crown stamped on the bottom.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Beech
Circa 1800 Louis XV-XVI French Transitional Enfilade
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800 Louis XV-XVI transitional enfilade from Brittany, France. The rich cherry inlaid with floral, line & ribbon motifs. Double paneled sides. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain Side Table Pair
By Martin Carlin, François Linke
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality pair of vintage French Louis XV style kingwood floral marquetry bronze doré and porcelain mounted tables. Francois Linke (1855-1946) taste, in the manner of famous Par...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French wood and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoration and exquisite ormolu moun...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Walnut Louis XV Bookcase with Glass Doors, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant in every way, this late-19th century, Louis XV bookcase is as stunning as it is practical. The beautiful, tight grain of walnut, finished in a medium stain is showcased on th...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilded Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style gilded mirror with gesso fruits an an elaborate sculptural crest with urn, acanthus leaves, grape clusters and wheat. Nice three dimensional details. Wa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
French Pair of Louis XV Style Bridge Armchairs, Office Armchairs, France, 20th C
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Pair of Louis XV style Bridge armchairs - Office armchairs;
Pretty silky tapestry in shades of beige, pink and green, characteristic of the Louis XV style.
Classic low-back model...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Demi-Lune Two-Drawer Commode with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming, French Louis XVI transitional style demi-lune two-drawer commode, with an intricate inlay of cross-banded patterns across the facade...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Side or Center Table, Attr. Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany and Tulipwood Gilt-Bronze Mounted Circular Side or Center Table (Gueridon) Probably by Maison Jansen, Paris. The four cab...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with rich wrap around ormolu sabots. Ormolu ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Country Louis XV Walnut Writing Desk Table, Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic antique French desk. The desk is in good condition and measures 19 inches deep x 31 wide x 30 inches tall. The desk dates to teh 1920s.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1900s Louis XV Style French Bedside Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A fine, Parisian Louis XV style, marquetry-inlaid rosewood bedside table, featuring four curved sides and gently tapering legs. Fitted with fine gilt bronze escutcheons and mounts, a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Country: French
Materials: Carved Wood
Condition: Newly Upholstered
Style: French Louis XV
Year: 1940s
$3...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu side table.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
French Dining Table
By Maison Hirch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful french dining table in gilded wood made by the famous house HIRCH which exercised in the faubourg st Antoine until the end of the 1...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Country: French
Materials: Carved Wood
Condition: Newly Upholstered
Style: French Louis XV
Year: 1940’s
$4,5...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Bombe Marquetry Secrétaire à Abattant, Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in Miami, FL
19th century bombe marquetry secrétaire à abattant, marble top and bronze mounts.
Offered for sale is a late 19th century Louis XV styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
20th Century writing Desk Louis XV Piano-Black Bureau Plat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century writing Desk Louis XV Piano-Black Bureau Plat
Majestic bureau plat in Louis XV style.
Piano black polished veneer on solid Pinewood with r...
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Giltwood Armchairs 19 Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of Louis XV Revival giltwood fauteiuls or open armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
The original giltwood is beautiful in colour, each chair features ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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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