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: France
Style: Louis XV
Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet.
France
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
French Provençal table / small desk / game table- Louis XV period - France XVIII
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Tea table / small desk / games table / Provençal table, Louis XV period in solid cherry wood resting on four curved legs, with a scalloped and molded belt opening to a small drawer.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Exquisite 20 lights Baccarat Crystal Chandalier
Located in Doha, QA
Very fine and exquisite gilt bronze crystal chandalier with 20 lights , beautiful large edged crystals up to 15cm high and 2,5 cm thick. Parameters are 110 cm hight and 85 cm diamete...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Louis XV Style, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XV style, highly decorative, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A large gilt bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style
These large and impressive gilt bronze wall sconces each support three beautifully decorated out-swept arms stemming from the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cherry wood and native wood box from the 18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very large slurry box with parts in native wood veneer, marquetry nets and geometric decorations in marquetry on the top. The box rests on four arched feet in the Louis XV style.
Thi...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coffee Table Louis XV Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming round coffee table of Louis XV style in wood. This table is patinated in blue-gray tones giving it a vintage or shabby chic look. The legs are curved and the top of the legs...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Lacquered Wood Flat Desk by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped twice A Beurdeley a Paris on the crosspieces.
Elegant Louis XV style double-side desk in lacquered wood and gilded bronze. It is adorned on all sides, in foliated bronze car...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XV Style Lamp Made of Marble and Decorated with Decorative Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Important marble lamp is decorated with a bronze crown at the base, large handles made of shells and acanthus leaves and finished with a decorative floral element. This is a ver...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV-inspired Writing Table Stamped H. Nelson, France, circa 1880
By Henri Nelson
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped H. Nelson
Charming Louis XV-inspired scalloped-shaped writing table in kingwood veneer and decorated with a fine gilded and chiseled bronze mount. The tray, surrounded by a ...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Louis XV Style Reading Table Attributed to H. Dasson, France, Circa 1885
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV style reading table attributed to H. Dasson. It opens on one side by a compartmental drawer and by a sliding shelf, forming a writing board and being able to switch...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French decorative candle holder in the Louis XV style.
Plated bronze.
Good condition with nice patina
Shipping 41/20/25 5.8Kg
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Valerian Rybar, Rocaille Console in Golden Wood, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful and large Rococo console in gilded wood, with a faux-lapis and malachite painted top.
This console table is attributed to Valérian Rybar, a great 20th century decorator an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Walnut Eel Chest Of Drawers, Early 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Discovered in the salon of a stately manor nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, this elegant walnut chest of drawers, dating from the early 19th century, is a beautiful example ...
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1830s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers.
A pair of Louis XV style silver and horn salad servers, 19th century.
H: 2cm, W: 24cm, D: 4.5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Louis XV Tomb Commode Marquetry Red Marble and Bronze - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis 15 style tomb chest of drawers opening with four drawers. This elegant piece of furniture in native wood marquetry with a geometric pattern and points has bronze orna...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style 3 pieces Salon Set "à chassis", France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Length : 130 cm (51,2 in.) ; Depth : 53 cm (20,8 in.)
Armchairs = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Width : 71 cm (27,9 in.) ; Depth : 57 cm (22,4 in.)
Charming Louis XV style salon...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th century French Louis XV Style Walnut Provençale Salt Box, 1890s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style Provençal walnut salt box dating from the end of the 19th century.
Top tray that lifts and small drawer at the bottom. Artisanal work.
Good condition.
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period.
Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th
By François-Thomas Germain
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period candlestick in gilded bronze after the "King's model", created in the mid-18th century by François-Thomas Germain to serve the needs of royal houses
This ve...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Original Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four impeccable bronze wall sconces made in the 19th century, original patine, Louis XV style. The originality of this set lies in the imitation of tree branches by the arms o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Sauteuse Commode In Rosewood Marquetry
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lovely little Louis XV commode scurved on all sides in rosewood marquetry in curling in scrolled reserves, highlighted with light wood fillets on a rosewood background.
Opening three...
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1840s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Provençal Buffet "pétrin" Carved Walnut, Early 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful Provençal walnut kneader - Pétrin, with hinged tray to open on top, 2 "gendarme hat" doors, perforated crosspiece and interior tray
This piece was used to knead dought whe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Ormolu Fire Screen in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare ormolu fire screen in the Louis XV style.
Rare Napoleon III period gilded bronze fire screen, very fine quality fireplace front in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 75cm. W:...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Portrait of Lady with a Fan, Framed Oval, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oval portrait of a lady of quality, wearing rich jewelry and clothes, a fan in her hand.
Good condition, old restorations, relined, some wear to the frame.
18th century.
Dim...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Crystal Beverage Service by Maison Boin-Taburet
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Paris, FR
Cut-crystal beverage service with silver-gilt mounts by Maison Boin-Taburet. It is composed of an ewer and 8 glasses highlighted with twisted flutes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers.
A pair of Louis XV style salad servers, 19th century, in silvered metal and horn.
H: 2cm, W: 28cm, D: 5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Bouillotte Lamp, France, circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV-inspired bouillotte lamp in chiseled and gilded bronze with two light-arms decorated with foliage, topped with an elegant oval-shaped lampshade in beige pleated sil...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Commode in Natural Wood and Veneer with Marble Top
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Elegant 18th-century style French commode in natural wood and veneer, inspired by the Louis XV period. This refined chest of drawers features three rows of drawers with beautifully c...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Oil on Canvas, french Portrait from A Dignitary Gentleman
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A nice portrait in a gilded wooden frame, from the 19th century. Bought in a castle in the south of France.
Quite often nowadays, the lords and ladies have to sell some of their f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Sloping Desk, Louis XV Style, Precious Wood Veneer, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Office of slope, Louis XV style, veneer of precious wood, 19th century, Napoleon III.
Measures: H 93cm, L 65cm, P 43cm.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis the 15th Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1920
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of Louis the 15th style wall sconces is made of bronze. This is a French work, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant Louis XV-style ormolu sconces with two arms and acanthus leaf decoration.
These sconces retain their beautiful period matte and burnished gilding. The chasing is of fine qua...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Crescent Planter in Desvres Earthenware Signed Geo Martel, Early 20th
By Geo Martel
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Beautiful crescent planter forming a centerpiece in Desvres faience decorated with lambrequins, bouquets of flowers and resting on four horned feet. Model number 688 and handwritten ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical pair of candelabra 6 lights and on the top you have a cabochon to extinguish the candles on this time. This is very rare to have it generally all the cabochon was lost by t...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Small Mahogany and Rosewood Middle Desk, Napoleonic Period
Located in HÉRIC, FR
This magnificent bureau, crafted during the Napoleon III era in the mid-19th century, is a perfect example of the elegance and refinement of the late Louis XV style.
Crafted in mahog...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Rocaille" Bronze Chandelier by E. Colin & Cie , France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XV inspired chandelier in chiseled and gilded bronze with nine sconces. It consists of a baluster shaft decorated with a patinated bronze sph...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Grey Nesting Tables Louis XV Style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming set of three Louis 15 style nesting tables. The set has been patinated in gray with a beige rechampis on the top giving them a Gustavian or shabby chic look that will go per...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style 3-Light Bronze Sconces, French, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis XV style wall sconces is made of bronze sconces. These wall lights have 3-light. They were made in France, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tables attr. to J.-E. Zwiener, France, circa 1885
Located in PARIS, FR
Charming Louis XV style tables forming a pair, in a scalloped shape, opening with a drawer on the belt and made in wood veneer. Their tray surrounded by a bronze mold is decorated wi...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Ormolu Fire Screen in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large ormolu fire screen in the Louis XV style.
Large Napoleon III period ormolu fire screen in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 80cm. W: 70cm, D: 22cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Four armchairs "Louis XV"
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Set of four Louis XV "Cabriolet Armchairs" in molded walnut and carved with flowers, arched legs and upholstered with fabrics in good condition.
18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Queille & Soufflot - 37pc. Antique French 19th Century Dessert Flatware Set !
By Pierre François Queille 1, Henri Soufflot 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a stunning 37pc. 19th century, dessert flatware set by two of France’s premier silversmiths “Pierre Queille” and “Henri Soufflot” in excellent condition and includ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th C. Pair of Louis XV Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with French Royal Coat of Arms
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier
Located in PARIS, FR
A 19th century finely chiseled pair of French Louis XV gilt bronze figural candlesticks in the manner of Juste-Aurèle Meissonier, famous 18th cnetury French designer.
Height 12.40 i...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves with fretted panels.
French work from the Louis XV period.
Presented in its ...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Louis XV Period Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Mirror, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XV period carved and gilded wood wall mirror, 18th century.
A Louis XV period wall mirror, 18th century, carved and gilded wood, later mirror.
H: 58cm , W: 30cm, D: 5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Louis the 15th Style Bronze Wall Lights. French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 15th style wall lights are made of bronze. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Mounted Table D'appoint in Marquetry in the Style of François Linke
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style table d'appoint in rosewood and mahogany marquetry in reserves, very finely chiseled gilt bronze ornamentation. Four slightly curved legs presenting a top...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Secretary furniture in precious wood, stamped J. Popsel, Louis XV - 18th century
By Jean Pöpsel
Located in HÉRIC, FR
A rare and beautiful Louis XV writing desk, stamped Popsel, inlaid with precious wood.
This commissioned piece of furniture is a unique and extraordinary model, specially crafted by ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and Cannage
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and cannage. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and acanthus leaves.
The seat is covered with white and grey cannag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
17th Century Pair of 6-Light Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Inspired by J.Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri, OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This wall lamp is inspired by a very famous model of the XVIIIth century, enormously copied, made by Jacques Caffieri.
Many bronze and goldsmiths participated in the fame of the mod...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Etienne Charpentier "Interior Decoration of the Gallery of the Hotel Villars"
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver.
signed: Charpentier sculp
Blondel inv
Slight trace of wetness but good general condition
Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
An important Pair of 19th Century Candelabra with Babies, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century gilt bronze and marble candelabra with babies, Napoleon III period
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III ormolu and white marble candelabra, signed C...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 22 cm (8,6 in.) ; Width : 23 cm (9 in.) ; Depth : 8 cm (3,1 in.)
With the bar – Width : 26,5 cm (10,4 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,6 in.)
Charming pair of Rocaille andirons dec...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV style flat desk in marquetry and rich gilt bronze mounted
Located in Paris, FR
Flat desk in rosewood marquetry and rich ormolu ornamentation, decorated with satyr heads and foliage. Beautiful work in the Louis XV style, similar to that produced by Linke, Beurde...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pendulum Clock Bronze & Marble Representing Virgin Child & St John the Baptist
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful fireplace clock in marble, patinated and gilded bronze representing the Virgin Mary sitting on a rock holding the infant Jesus in her arms, with at their side st John ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Carved Oak Sculpture Representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture representing Saint Louis de Gonzague, 18th century.
An 18th century Italian carving of Saint Louis de Gonzague in carved oak...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Louis XV Style Silver Plated Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style silver plated bronze candelabra, 19th Century.
A pair of Louis XV style silvered bronze candelabras, electrically mounted, each with 5 arms.
h: 50cm, d: 33cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, 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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