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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:  White
19th Century Chinese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative 19th century Chinese cobalt blue porcelain centerpiece adorned with finely chased Louis XV st. ormolu mounts. The centerpiece is ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Tall Bleached White Wash Painted Walnut Marble-Top French Sideboard Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French circa 19th century white paint wash marble-top sideboard console. Standing 36" tall on elegant legs connected with beautifully carved stretcher. The sideboard has three d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Pair French White Paint Decorated Carved Louis XV Bergere Armchairs Circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary. This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV armchairs...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Brass Four-Arm Candle Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass lamps, with four arms for candles, later addition of two sockets for light bulbs, unmarked. Dimensions: 21.5" H x 10" W. SKU: 86375 Dealer: S138XX
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French Bergere Chairs, Louis XV-Style in Cream / White Hues
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of Louis XV-Style chairs are both beautiful and extremely comfortable With a lovely cream colored fabric, they are well padded and have great Support for the back. The f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu chandelier. The eight arm twelve light chandelier is centered by a beautiful cut crystal ball below the el...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and most impressive set of four French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabras, signed by Robert Frères. Each candelabra is raised by an elegant scalloped shape base wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Table Ambulante with Blue 'Sèvres' Porcelain Top
Located in London, GB
A table Ambulante With 'Sèvres' Porcelain top Inspired by the original in the Wallace Collection Originally designed by Roger Vandercruse Co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Paris Pink Porcelain Covered Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair are charmingly painted in oval reserves with mother and child within a gilt jeweled border, and verso with wild flowers. Each domed cover is painted correspondingly with a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Style Patinated off White and Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated off white and giltwood mirror. The mirror is raised by a flat base, centered by a Fine giltwood foliate reserve. The original m...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks, Modelled as Servant Monkeys
Located in Montreal, QC
There was a fashion for playful figures of monkeys in France in the early 18th century, known as Singerie. These, although old, are probably 19th century when the style was revived y...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French Iron & Gilded Louis XV Style White Painted Console with Marble Top
Located in Southampton, NY
French iron & gilded Louis XV style white painted console with marble top Elaborate scrolling ironwork with gilded acanthus leav...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Iron

French Louis XV Style Winged Bergere and Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV style winged bergere with a matching ottoman all with a charming painted finish of cream and light blue.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

French LXV Style Dressing Table Finished in Antique White
Located in London, Park Royal
Made in the French LXV style, this dressing table has been hand carved in solid wood by La Maison London featuring the ornamental shell, scroll and S curve of the Rococo period and h...
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2010s British Louis XV Furniture

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Hardwood

White Striated Louis XV Style Buffet
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a charming Louis XV style buffet, striated overall in white. The top has a molded edge over two paneled cabinet doors and a shaped apron,...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Pink & Cream Painted Bed Carved Wood & Cane Daybed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of antique French Louis XV style pink and cream painted carved wood & cane daybeds. Item features double cane foot and headboards, pink and cream painted finish, solid wood fram...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

6 French Louis XV Style Gold and White Panels
Located in New York, NY
6 French Louis XV style (19th Century) white and gold painted pilaster panels. Size variance, 1 panel: 25" wide, 5 panels: 15" wide. PRICED AS A SET
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood, Wood

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze-Mounted Green Ground Porcelain Jardinière
Located in Paris, FR
French 19th century gilt bronze-mounted porcelain jardinière. It is decorated on the exterior with a couple in a landscape on one side and with a bird on a branch on the other side. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Early 19th Century Paris Botanical Pink Porcelain Service for 24
By Rihouet Rue de la Paix No.7
Located in Vista, CA
Exquisite collectors item, 24 plates and 2 footed stands, signed Rihouet Paris, circa 1818-1825. Superbly hand-painted pink border with gold edge and gold...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

Late 18th Century French Tole Floral Sconces with White Porcelain Flowers, Pair
Located in valatie, NY
A pair of late 18th century French tole floral sconces with white porcelain flowers. The paint appears original.
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tin

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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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