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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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Item Ships From: Dallas
Style: Louis XV
Louis XV-Period Painted Canvas Chinoiserie Panel Framed
Located in Dallas, TX
large-scale, grand Louis XV painted canvas panel once set in boiserie, very fashionable exotic Chinoiserie decoration, great colors, beautiful scene, a seated man relaxing in the sha...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Canvas, Paint

Louis XV Stye Gold Gilt Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis XV style gold gilt and painted framed mirror showcases intricate details and ornate design elements characteristic of the period. The delicate gold gilt accents and...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Style 3-Door Enfilade Buffet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful rendering in the style of Louis XV, this bleached oak buffet is considered an enfilade since it has more than two doors. Hand-carved in the 1800s, the original finish has...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Triple Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Triple Armoire is a sublimely stately expression of the refined Rococo style performed by master artisans from sumptous French walnut. The casewo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1890. The set is made up of two armchairs (his and hers), an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Rouen, France circa 1890, and oval in shape, the antique planter stands on scrolled feet over a scalloped apron; it features elegant side handles, a pierced rim around the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant Louis XV gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring gorgeous scrolling arms with leaves and a decorative base. Exceptional quality! Circa 1880
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands will make an incredibly elegant addition to your room! Finished on all four sides, they're great as end tables in a la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and timeless hand-selected materials to create a special piece your family will consid...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

English Louis XV Style Table by Town & Emanuel, London
By Town & Emanuel
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XIV-style side table of fruitwood with inlaid top, sides, and legs, ormolu trim around top, on legs and feet, single long drawer at one end, remarkable surviving Town & Emanu...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Oval Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval in shape, the mirror features a decorative shell cartouche flanked with foliage decor, discrete engraved floral and rose motifs around the frame and another intricate shell moti...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlestick
Located in Dallas, TX
Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this elegant antique candlestick. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the candle holder stands on a tripod base ending with escargot feet;...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

Antique French Regence Style Flip-Top Game Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Regence Style Flip-Top Game Table will make an elegant console or end table, and when someone in the family or guests want to engage in a game or cards, chess or other...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Felt, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Brackets Consoles from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry wall or living room with this elegant pair of antique brackets. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1860, each fruitwood wall ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Twelve Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant set of twelve Louis XV style dining chairs. Mustard gold colored upholstered fabric with cabriole wooden legs. Slightly angled backs and a dark gilded base. In good con...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Carved Iron Shell-Form Stoups Vide-Poches
Located in Dallas, TX
These exquisite antique stoups from Southern France would make a lovely addition to any powder room to hold soaps or small hand towels. Carved in France circa 1860, each shell shaped...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique vase was crafted in France, circa 1780. Octagonal in shape with gadrooned body style and a tall neck, the elegant potiche features a hand painted medallion dep...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Pair of 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces with Leaf Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an elegant statement in your home with this pair of antique giltwood wall lights. Crafted in France circa 1850, and oval in shape, each large sconce features hand carved acanthu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Wall Hanging Shelf from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hang this elegant, antique shelf in a kitchen or breakfast room to display pots and decorative plates. Crafted in Normandy, France circa 1860, the Louis XV wall hanging piece feature...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Mahogony Bronze Louis XV Style Demi-Lune Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Mahogony bronze mounted Louis XV style demi-lune table with a marble top.
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

A fine 19th century French Louis XVI writing desk signed by Maison Krieger
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XVI Kingwood and gilt bronze mounted writing desk
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV-Style Gilt wood Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
A Beautiful pair of oval Louis XV-Style carved Gilt wood. In excellent condition, measures 49 x 36x 3.5 in.
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Painted Corner Cabinet from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique corner cabinet was carved in Southern France, circa 1880. The classic "Encoignure" exemplifies the Louis XV style with a heavy presence, dramatic lines and intr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

A fine pair of Lete 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze parrot sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of late 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze sconces. Whimsical design with parrots atop a branch and three lights. Fine casting
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

A rare large pair of 19th c French gilt bronze clock and Barometer by Lepine
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 18th century to early 19th century French gilt bronze clock and Barometer set by Jean Antoine Lepine. Appointment to the King Jean Lepine moved to Par...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

A 19th c Louis XV satinwood vitrine with floral marquetry signed E Leviell
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV style satinwood vitirne with floral marquetry. Signed E. Leviell 13 Rue Lafayette PARIS. Breche D Alep marble top
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Satinwood

A fine pair of 19th century Louis XV water gilt and carved bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XV water gilt and large French bergere's. Custom silk upholstery. Water gilt still evident with the original gilding .
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

A fine 19th c French red lacquered Chinoiserie inspired writing desk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century English Louis XV inspired red lacquered writing desk . Original leather top with Chinoiserie inspired designs and gilt bronze mounts. Original key
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

A very fine French Louis XV 19th c mahogany and marquetry gilt bronze table
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany side table with fine quality gilt bronze mounts . The top has beautiful marquetry design.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

A fine pair of 19th c Louis XV water gilt fauteuils . Fine carving with a silk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century pair of Louis XV hand carved and water gilt fauteuils. Covered in a green silk material
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Mid-18th Century French Handwoven Aubusson Verdure Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique tapestry was handwoven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Rectangular in shape, the colorful wall decor depicts a wooded landscape scene with two large, mature trees in th...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tapestry, Canvas

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Black & Gilt Iron Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique iron chandelier was created in France, circa 1920. Round in shape, the scrolling chandelier is decorated with a central decorative motif with inside finial; it h...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Large 19th Century Hand Painted Wall Panels on Canvas in Gilt Frames
By Claude-Joseph Vernet
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room with style with this elegant pair of antique panels. Created in France circa 1830, and measuring 7 feet, the panels are set in a carved gilt frame and are hand...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Mid-Century French Silvered Bronze Surtout de Table Centerpiece with Glass Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or dining table with this elegant antique centerpiece. Crafted in France circa 1950 and made of bronze with silver, the "Surtout de Table" (table centerpiece) stan...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Silver Plate

Late 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this elegant antique chest of drawers. Created in France, circa 1890 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cab...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Carved Regence Style Armchairs with Leather Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved circa 1900 in the Regence style, this beautiful pair of armchairs have caramel-colored leather upholstery, forming a visually stunning palette with the rich brown patina ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique mirror would make a charming addition to a hallway or powder room. Crafted in Southern France, circa 1780 and rectangular in shape, the gilt wood mirror is heav...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Vitrine with Glass Door
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique vitrine was crafted in northern France, circa 1920. The wall cabinet with scalloped apron is decorated with carved floral and foliage motifs on the facade. The curio cabinet features a carved single door with the original glass panels over a bonnet top dressed with a carved crown; the cabinet is further embellished with two glass side panels. The inside is fitted with two curved shelves for ultimate display. The narrow wall cabinet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Walnut

Pair of Circa 1750 Solid Walnut Façade or Cabinet Doors from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the period of Louis XV (circa 1750), this pair of walnut facades or cabinet doors were hand-carved in Provence, France. The beautiful doors, which have a golden brown patin...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant suite of antique side chairs. Crafted in France circa 1970, and built of walnut, each dining chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with ac...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

18th Century Regence Period Carved Walnut Lyonnaise Commode 'Arbalete'
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture from the Regence period of the early 1700s incorporates elements from the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV, the preceding and subsequent styles, respectively. A beautiful e...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Carved and Painted Louis XV Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
A nicely scaled pair carved and painted Louis XV Fauteuils 3rd quarter of the 18th Century. France. Circa 1760. DIMENSIONS: 36" H x 26" W x 31" D Seat height 17"
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18th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Early 1900s Regence Style Bleached Oak Partners Desk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
As a transitional age in French history, the Regence period is known for furniture that showcases forms of the preceding period (Louis XIV), as well as early Louis XV stylings. In the case of this bleached oak partner’s desk, the motifs are prefigures of the Rococo style of Louis XV, while still maintaining the rectilinear form often seen with Louis XIV furnishings. Hand-carved in France in the early 1900s, the oak wood has been bleached more recently, resulting in a warm, golden brown hue with some fascinating wood grains. A cavetto molding graces the top on all sides, even in the slightly recessed areas above the leg holes. Both sides of the desk have been carved identically, with three belt drawers featuring arabesque margents with foliate shells and thin molding. Similar vertical carvings flank the doors, which are rectangular panels adorned with geometric and foliate motifs. Both doors to the right of the leg hole open to reveal three pull-out drawers, while the doors to the left front three shelves. The rectilinear form is softened by eight short cabriole legs, each with a paw foot pad, beneath a sinuous apron embellished with a foliate shell medallion over thin molding. Our well-carved partner’s desk...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Overlay Cushion Wall Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room or hallway with this elegant antique gilt overlay mirror. Crafted in Provence, Southern France circa 1860, the “Parclose” mirror features nicely carved floral ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Large Antique French White Painted Trumeau Boiserie Mirror, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Trumeau boiserie mirrors, such as this painted white offering from France, were designed to be placed on a wall in between two windows. The motifs and color palettes of these mirrors would often match the surrounding paneling. Based on the size (seven+ feet tall and over four and a half feet wide), our mirror would have been hung in a large room such as a salon. The inclusion of a floral latticework with canted upper corners that are topped by volute leaves indicates this mirror is in the style of the Regence Period. Also of note is the large foliate medallion that surmounts the lattice, flanked by C-scrolls that seamlessly transition into floral margents; these are traits of the Rococo style that emerged during the reign of the Regent. The shaped glass pane is surrounded by a border of beading set inside thick, protruding molding adorned with foliage. Our white trumeau mirror...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Stucco, Wood

18th Century Carved Cherrywood Commode Scriban from Bordeaux, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful example of a period Louis XV writing desk, this cherrywood commode scriban was hand-carved in Bordeaux, France, in the 1700s. Resembling a chest of drawers with an angled...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Cherry

19th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Carved Walnut Prayer Kneeler Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1960, the traditional kneeler built of walnut, sits on turned legs over a scal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Louis XV Style Marble Top Carved Bleached Oak Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant table in a bedroom or use it as a side table next to a chair or sofa in your living room. Almost square in shape and built in oak by Don Ruseau Inc. circa 1970, th...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Set of 4 Antique French Carved Oak Double Sided Interior Doors, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four French interior doors, both sides of these architecturals were hand-carved in the 1800s. All four doors have identical carvings, with an asymmetrical upper pa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Large Set of French Louis XV Style Porcelain Tableware with Pink and Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
A large set of French porcelain tableware in the Louis XV style with a white ground with pink and blue floral and gilt edging. This set consist of 26 9" plates, 15 8.25"plates, 11 ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style andirons, chenets in an old gilt bronze finish with patina from age. They are very fine quality and a nice larger size. They both have a putti with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Giltwood Scrolled Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV style giltwood mirror, late 19th c., having fanned crest, over shaped frame with scrolled foliate motifs, encasing flat mirror plate.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Marble Top Marquetry & Ormolu Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or living room with this important antique chest. Created in France, circa 1920 and bombe in shape on all three sides, the cabinet stands on elegant cabriole leg...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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

Mid-Century French Louis XV Red Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or study with this elegant antique painted and gilt desk armchair. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorate...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a master bathroom, entry or hallway with this elegant antique mirror. Crafted in France circa 1860, and horizontal in shape, the wall mirror is decorated with a hand carved ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, 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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