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: England
Style: Louis XV
Original Antique Print After Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 1912
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Greuze
Photogravure
On good quality wove paper
Published by Hutchinson & Co. , London. 1912
The measurement is the paper size
Unframed
Category
1910s English Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century French Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French deconstructed Louis XV style daybed of very elegant proportions, sitting on cabriole legs with hoof feet.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Original Antique Print of Don Antonio Nortega After Goya C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print
Chromolithograph
Published by Connoisseur circa 1900
Unframed.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of 3 ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style.
Foundry Mark: GH
Projection from wall: 7 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Antique French Marble Top Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top side tables, dating from around the 1930’s.
They are of superb quality and are a very useful size, quite, slim and elegant. The frames h...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Matched Pair of 19th Century French Side Tables By Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
A Matched Pair of Tables Ambulantes
in the Transitional Style
By Henry Dasson
Constructed from mahogany and ormolu-mounted throughout, the tables supported on cabriole legs with bro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Style Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique French bombe commode, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
This is of superb quality, a great shape an...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This superb large 19th century French Carrara marble mantel was reclaimed from a property in Baker Street, London UK. It is beautifully crafted in the Louis XV/XIV style and features...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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 ...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Walnut Framed Small Fauteuils
Located in Pewsey, GB
Pair of French Walnut Framed Small Fauteuils Chairs in handsome rust coloured cotton velvet cord and double piped c. 1910s / 1920s. Seat Height 44 cm
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date this from around the 1860-1880’s period.
It is of wonderful quality, with beautiful c...
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Occasional Table
Located in London, GB
A French black lacquered Louis XV style occasional table with gilt bronze mounts and an inset glass top.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous French Walnut Parquetry Drinks Cocktail Bar Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Parquetry French drinks dry cabinet.
A very well-made French cabinet made from walnut. The panels were made with parquetry, making...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Louis XV style Rococo Chimneypiece in Rosso Antico Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV style Rococo chimneypiece in Rosso Antico marble with an elegant, moulded shelf. The fine asymmetric serpentine frieze presents a central cartouche in the shape of a styli...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original Antique Print of The Garden After Antoine Watteau. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image after Watteau
Fine Steel engraving.
Published by Virtue C.1850
Unframed.
Category
1850s English Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
A 19th Century Louis XV Style Fireplace Chimneypiece in Breche d'Alep Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style chimneypiece carved from Breche d’Alep marble. The frieze with central shell detail and foliage, panelled curved jambs with plinths and carved sc...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of Four 19th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four beautiful mid-19th Century Fauteuils in the Louis XV style.
With excellent hand-carved details and soft French grey and gilt finish.
With original lovely quality Aubusso...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
A French Gilt Bronze Napoleon III Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large square lantern from the Napoleon III period, in Gilt bronze and Patinated bronze. Decorated profusely with scrolls, shells, acanthus and foliate. The canopy with acanthus top...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs.
of the Louis XV Period.
We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Royal Crown Derby porcelain vase and cover. Desire Leroy, d. 1897.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Royal Crown Derby porcelain vase and cover, painted by Desire Leroy, dated 1897. The Sevres style twin handled vase, hand painted with swags of flowers,...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A 19th Century Rococo Chimneypiece in Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
An elaborate 19th century Rococo chimneypiece in Louis XV style with an elegant, moulded shelf. The fine asymmetric serpentine frieze presents a central cartouche in the shape of a s...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
An Imposing and Important antique Louis XV Period Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An imposing and highly important antique Louis XV period statuary marble chimneypiece of exceptional quality and generous proportion, the serpentine opening centred with an elaborate...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Louis XV Revival Giltwood Shaped Bergere Armchair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV revival carved giltwood tub shaped Bergère, dating from circa 1880.
The wingback armchair with hand-sculpted giltwood frame that envelo...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Cocktail Drinks Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive inlaid walnut drinks cabinet in the antique French style, dating from around the 1930's period.
The quality is amazing, this is extremely well made with m...
Category
1930s British Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud Detailing
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique 19th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing.
Silk Damask Cushions with tassel borders.
Embroidered hardBoard with cane surro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Oval Bronze Reliefs After Clodion
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Oval Bronze Reliefs After Clodion.
Each inscribed to the cast Clodion.
Each plaque depicts a Bacchic scene of a maiden dancing with a young s...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style 5 Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
The Vintage French Brass Louis XV Style 5-Arm Wall Lights, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. In the period of the distinguished Louis XV era, these stunning wall lights eff...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Parquetry Occasional Table With A Sarrancolin Marble Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany and Parquetry Occasional Table.
The Sarrancolin marble top within a gilt-bronze surround. The frieze is decorated with superb parquetry...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine
Located in Maidstone, GB
Windmill from the Louis XV period, decorated with 2 Meissen porcelain figures and gilt bronze.
The movement of the mill signed inside ‘Bunon Fecit ParisiSe’ , and likely to be the w...
Category
Mid-18th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV Style Six-Light Candelabra by Robert Frères
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bornze Six-Light Candelabra by Robert Frères, Cast by Susse Frères.
Signed to the base ‘Robert Frères, à Paris’ and with the cachet stamp for ‘Editeur ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Wall Sconce Mirrors
Located in London, GB
An exquisite pair of antique gilt wood mirrors with wall sconce lamps built in. We believe these are French, dating from around the 1880-1900 period.
The quality is outstanding, t...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bureau De Roi, French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood
This is based on the original as found in the Palace of Versaille and is an astounding work
Hope...
Category
1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Antique French Side Table
Located in London, GB
A lovely and unusually small proportioned wooden side table. This was made in France & dates from the 1920-30’s.
It is an unusual size, though it’s designed to look like a console t...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Napoleon III Giltwood Overmantel Mirror
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Napoleon III Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Overmantel Mirror. France, Circa 1860
This fine and large overmantle mirror is designed in the Louis ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson
Located in London, GB
This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie.
The table fountain co...
Category
19th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Hand Carved Louis XV French Style Gilt Wood Consoles
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Louis XV style consoles, hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished in a hand lacquered with gold highlights, slightly aged and distressed patina. Includes a bevel-cut Cr...
Category
2010s English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold, Gold Leaf
19th century pair of Pink Marble Vases in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Fleur de Pêcher Marble Vases
In the Louis XV Manner
Constructed from Italian fleur de pêcher marble and ormolu mounted, the pair of ovoid baluster vases standing on squ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Black Lacquered Louis XV Style Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style black lacquered writing table or bureau plat. With three working drawers, including original key and blind drawers at the front. Fitted throughout with fine g...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th Century French sofa in Louis XV Style, beech moulded frame carved with foliate detailing and curved back, standing on 5 elega...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silk, Beech
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 LXV design with its lilting lines and notes. It is a design that sits well in both traditional and modern settings depending on the finish and upholstery choices. The low footboard with its sweeping scroll ends visually supports the lyrical curves and detailing of the headboard. The finish seen in the photo is a plaque white finish, upholstered in a jewel yellow silk which can’t fail to elevate its environment with its cheeriness.
Includes: Upholstery of the headboard in silk (Jewel Yellow shown; Full palette colours to choose from or 2 meters of customer’s own fabric). A hand made sprung base which is finished in an off white, Ecru damask.
Size as seen in photo: Super King Size;180 x 200cm mattress size. If the size you require is not held in stock we can make it to order.
Finish as seen in photo: White Plaque...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style
Ormolu and crystal girandoles
Probably by Baccarat
Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique French Inlaid Walnut Nest of Three Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique nest of tables in walnut, this was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is superb, this is very well made and it is an extremel...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Italian Parquetry Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous matched pair of 19th Century Italian walnut parquetry commodes.
Of serpentine bombe form, these commodes feature two large drawers.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Original Giltwood Framed French Louis XV Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood framed Fauteuils armchairs
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage Antique French Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and well made vintage French lamp, dating from around the 1950s.
It is of super quality, with ornate gilt metal mounts, it is a large ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
A 19th Century French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped, fluted jambs surmounted by panels and scrollwork, with carved leaves above. The shaped frieze with c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large and Rare Louis XV Period Frame Beauvais Tapestry Panel, French, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
A large and rare Louis XV period frame Beauvais tapestry panel
French, circa 1760
Frame: Height 107cm, width 92cm, depth 8cm
Panel: Height 82cm, width 67cm
This superb piece is...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date.
The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Hand Carved, Louis XV French Style Gilt Wood Consoles
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style consoles hand-carved by master craftsmen and finished in a hand gilded patina, slightly aged and distressed. Including a bevel cut crema marfil marble which has been h...
Category
2010s English Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold, Gold Leaf
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted bureau plat by François Linke.
The rectangular top inset with a green leather writing surface with gilt-tooled border, within a gilt-bronze su...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Belle Époque Display Cabinet in the Manner of François Linke
Located in London, GB
A French Bijouterie
In the manner of François Linke
Designed in the Louis XV style and constructed in a wonderfully marked Kingwood, with precise...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Marble Top Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning original antique French marble top side table, dating from around the 1880-1890 period.
It is of superb quality, beautifully constructed from walnut with extremely fine g...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black Leather Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Brass Stud Detail
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A black leather Louis XV French Bergere armchair finished with brass stud detailing
Measure: Height to seat 47cm.
Category
20th Century British Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather
Gilt Bronze Lantern with Bow Glass in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A gilt bronze bow glass glazed lantern decorated with scallop and rope twist motifs, in the Louis XV style, French, circa 1925.
With 3 internal light fittings, ceiling rose and ch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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