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
Louis XV Style J.B Van Sciver Co., Walnut Low Table with Marble Top
Located in Lomita, CA
The black variegated marble with its tan and gray veins make this Louis XV style low table stand out. The antique vintage provincial walnut marble-top low table was made in Camden, N...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Bergères with Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Sink into elegant comfort. The generously proportioned bergères with conforming ottomans with delightful hand carved detailing. With their comfortable seating, elegantly curved Silho...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Full-Length Giltwood Wall Mirror, Louis XV Style, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Full-length giltwood wall mirror with French decor Louis XV style, circa 1960. Carved gilt wood frame (width: 6.5 cm / 2.55 in.) made in belgium (Provenance label on the back). Moder...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Ormolu Mounted Imari Porcelain Antique Clock Set
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very large, rare and impressive original antique clock set. The bodies are stunning Japanese Imari Porcelain mounted with finely gilded bronze. Can...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Pewter Inkwell with Lion Sculpture Signed A. Bossu
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique signed inkwell in a man’s office. Created in France, circa 1880, the pewter desk accessory sits on four small curved feet, an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features ornately carved solid wood frames, cabriole legs, ribbon carved crests, carved round...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Two Tiered Multicoloured Murano Glass Venetian Chandelier With Flowers And Leave
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Two Tiered Multicoloured Murano Glass Venetian Chandelier With Flowers And Leaves,circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Rare Set of Four Gilt wood and Painted Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved gilded and painted square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass, Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass
6 Arms Of Light
Circa 1940
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Carved Red Marble Shell Stoup
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved from Veronne Italy circa 1820, this antique shell form dish was originally at the entrance door of a private chapel; in its original placement, this stoup was inserted in...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Bordeaux, France, circa 1760, the antique "secretaire a abattant" with upper display shelving is built in two sections. The top part features a curved bonnet cornice with ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Luxury Set Antique French Andirons Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. The details on these items are just stunning.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a solid wood frame, nicely carved details, distressed finish, nice vintage item. Circa Mid 20...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Serpentine Front Commode with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century French fruitwood serpentine front commode with 3 drawers, paneled sides, and cabriole feet.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré & Crystal 24 Light Chandelier, c.1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré & Cut Crystal 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century French Louis XV walnut commode with grey marble top, pierced apron, & 2 drawers.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Vernis Martin Desk, Attr. Majorelle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Satinwood Parquetry and Vernis Martin Style Lady's Petit Writing Table Desk, attributed to Louis Majorelle (French, 1859...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Walnut Commode Louise XV
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louise XV French Walnut Commode, 18th Century, having a serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped foliate skirt typic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Classical Louis XV style gilt bronze table lamp
19th Century
France
The perfect piece to add a touch of luxury and glamour to a tablescape, very fine quality, hand finished details, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Marble-Top Coffee Table with Bronze Mounts
Located in Charleston, SC
This elegant Louis XV style marble top coffee table is made out of walnut with satinwood inlay. The table has exquisite detailed bronze mounts and a bronze band around the marble top.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ebonized Wood and Gilt Bronze-Mounted Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style ebonized wood and gilt bronze-mounted figural bureau plat (desk) with three drawers and leather top. The shaped rectangular top enclosing a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Limestone Fireplace, 18th Century Louis XV, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace, 18th century Louis XV, France.
This lovely bi-color limestone fireplace from the Burgundy area in France is very elegant and subtle decorated. Its sim...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Side Table
Located in Norwood, NJ
Provincial French carved fruitwood Louis XV style side table. Country French styling with raised tray form top panels and carved elements on apron and cabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
A Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-Fenêtres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Set of Four Massive Aubusson Tapestry Entre-fenêtres.
Comprising a true pair and two further panels en suite. Each woven in wools. The design of each with top cartouche issui...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry
A Louis XV Style Giltwood Vitrine With Vernis Martin Panels
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The lock stamped to the reverse 'DUVIVIER PARIS 77 FG-ST ANTOINE'.
This rare vitrine is surmounted by a large and finely carved putto figure holding a torc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table Cabinet Chest Sevres Plaque, 1890
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table or chest, inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress, circa 188...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays and garlands. The waisted case with pierced foliate bronze mounts and surmounted by a foliate finial with a bird. On scroll feet, the bracked conformingly mounted and decorated with a scene with dogs. A fine three week going movement, striking half and full hours on a silvered bronze bell. Festeau Le Jeune became master in 1769. Clock case and bracket are stamped by the ebenist ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752), as well as the stamp of the Parisian gilt ‘JME’.
In French interior design, Vernis Martin is a type of lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate a wide variety of items from furniture and coaches to such personal articles as fans and snuffboxes. The technique was named after the French brothers Guillaume and Etienne-Simon Martin, who perfected the process, but covers work by other craftsmen as well. Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Cherry Bonnetière with Inlay Decor, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XV Style Cherry Bonnetière with Inlay Decor, 19th Century
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Classy Midcentury Louis XV Style Coffee Table with Stunning Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Mid century French Provincial Louis XV style marble top coffee table having carved molded edge, cream colored painted base with carved acanthus leaves and elegant cabriole legs. Jus...
Category
1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style, French Commode, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV Style, Refinished Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, Marble, France, 19th C.
A breathtaking French commode chest, featuring exquisite all-over parquetry i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its original painted finish. Done in the Louis XV style and made in France with the time...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Style Ceremonial Commode in Marquetry and Marble Top
By Faubourg
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this beautiful Louis XV-style bombe chest of drawers with two drawers and no crossbar from the early 20th century. It is adorned with rich gilded bronze decorations re...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Detailed 18th Century Style Framed Pastel Bouquet Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Detailed 18th century style framed pastel bouquet drawing. Intricate burlwood and ebonized wood period frame. Very decorative.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane
Louis XV Style Giltwood and Chinoiserie Porcelain Wall Bracket
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The shaped top on a C-scroll and acanthus support inset with a porcelain plaque with a Chinoiserie decor.
From the collection of celebrated interior designer Mario Buatta whose taste for Chinoiserie is well documented. Blue chip socialites, business tycoons such as the Newhouses and the Forbes, as well as pop stars (Mariah Carey...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style blue painted cane back fauteuil armchairs. Item features solid wood frames, distressed blue finish, nicely carved details, cane back, cabriole legs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Venetian Trumeau Green Lacquered Hand Decorated Secretary with Writing Desk 1976
Located in Prato, IT
Venezia, Italy, handcrafted production from 1976
In Venetian style Louis XV
Painted and decorated in gold
Upper part with two doors with two beveled mirrors depicting a Lady and a...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
The Parisienne Bed, Hand Carved Louis XV Style Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From the Signature Reproduction Range of La Maison London this bed is hand-carved by master craftsmen in The Parisienne Bed is a witty example of the LX...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Country French Louis XV Whitewashed Trumeau Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XV Whitewashed Trumeau Mirror was sculpted from old-growth oak, and features a subtle rendition of the Rococo flair with a tailored overall effect. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
18th Century Italian Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Bleached Walnut With Marble
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of Drawers hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and walnut veneer following the venetian style. The commode shows a bombed shape with three rows of inset drawers. The drawer fronts follow the shape of the case and are curved. Each drawer front is decorated with beautiful walnut veneer, arranged in different directions so to create frames and decoration with the juxtaposition of the different grains of the wood. The whole case (front, sides and legs) is decorated with crossbanded veneer.
This is a gorgeous and very usable commode...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Lounge Chairs Louis XV Silk
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Pair of Antique Louis XV Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
These antique French Louis XV chairs are circa 1860s. They are very generous size for the time period. Horsehair fill on the back. Reupholstered in antique Indian textiles...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Bronze-Mounted Commode
Located in Austin, TX
A rare Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted brown lacquer commodes decorated in chinoiserie decoration with marble top, two drawers.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Louis XV Style Rocaille Chandelier In Gilt Bronze - 9 Lights
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis XV Rocaille style chandelier in very finely chiseled gilded bronze with a rich and complex moving decoration formed of acanthus leaves and intertwined volutes.
9 light arms fin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Style Floral Tapestry arm chairs - a Pair. Item features a ribbon and rose carved crest, floral tapestry u...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style White Washed Oak Bench, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV Style White Washed Oak Bench, 20th Century
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique English Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English Louis style carved oak fire mantel, reclaimed from a country house near Bedford. Dating to circa 1820, this antique fireplace is exceptional...
Category
19th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Large Peach & Gold Giltwood Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood Trumeau Wall Mirror in Peach & Gold. Item features peach & gold finish, carved wood bouquet, drape and acanthus leaf scroll work, solid wood fr...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Louis XV Style Clear Glass with Pendants Two-Light Sconce
Located in Brescia, IT
Louis XV style clear glass with pendants Two-light sconce contemporary production
A nice wall sconce of untimeless beauty. Very contemporary brown burnished metal details.
Burnis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass
Palatial 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze & Crystal 16-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 19th century. This palatial antique Baccarat style chandelier is adorned with tremendous cut crystal prisms sizes ranging from 3.5-8.5” in clear and smokey glass. Large cryst...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century French Giltwood Console
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French giltwood console circa 1740-1770. Extremely well-executed wall-mounted console hand-carved in giltwood with d...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Belgian Black Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in black Belgian marble circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 100.5 x 92 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Venetian Glass Nine-Arm Two-Tier Sconces
By Gino Vistosi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of classical Venetian nine-arm sconces from Italy. Glass two-tier sconce with three-light on upper and six below. Decorated with cut faceted prisms....
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Silver Plated Oval Jardinière Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant bronze silver plated jardinière was created in Paris, France, circa 1870. The oblong antique planter sits on small curved feet and leaves, over a scalloped apron decorat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc
Louis XV Red À La Reine Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A armchair, fauteuil à la Reine with back in the style of Jean Baptiste Cresson with headlines of the armrests and seat upholstered and covered with red silk damask, "violonné" backr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Tulipwood, Kingwood And Ormolu Vanity Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Tulipwood, Kingwood and Ormolu vanity table, attributed to François Linke. The vanity is raised by elegant a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Gold Slipper Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Provincial Style Yellow Boudoir Curved Back Slipper Chair. Item features a nicely carved solid wood frame, overstuffed loose seat cushion and classic French Louis XV ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Wall Lights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved six-light wall lights "Appliques" (Sconces), the six scrolled candle-arms emanating from a center...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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