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
19th A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND KINGWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED TULIPWOOD AND KINGWOOD PARQUETRY COMMODE A
VANTAUX AFTER THE MODEL DESIGNED BY THE SLODTZ BROTHERS AND EXECUTED BY ANTOINE GAUDREAUX
The serpentine violet br...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble
Pair of gilded wood console with marble top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautifull pair of louis XV style four legged console in gilded wood with marble top ,the carving on the front and sides are remarkable, the four legs are joined by a spacer ,a...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
$39,000 / set
Rock Crystal Gabrielle Chandelier of 18 Lightning in Bronze & Nickel finish
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This chandelier in the shape of a lyre is composed of a central shaft made of bronze rhombuses.
The base of the shaft, punctuated by a gable, gives rise to 18 curved arms of light distributed in a circle and decorated with white and pink rock crystal.
Crystal pendants and rosettes adorn the latter, echoing the two ornamental tiers distributed along the shaft.
A final tier punctuated by bronze daggers...
Category
18th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze, Nickel
Hst Virgin before the Instruments of the Passion, Framed, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed oval canvas, presenting the Virgin seated near an angel looking at the instruments of the Passion of Christ or Arma Christi: c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pair Of Louis XV Andirons In Gilded Bronze With Black Patina
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of bronze andirons with double patina depicting a couple of characters in a festive posture, displaying a jug of wine and a cup, in a rocaille decoration of acanthus leaves and ...
Category
Mid-18th 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...
Category
1840s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Small Transition Bookcase With Support Height Stamped RVLC
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional bookcase with support height made of brown Rio rosewood veneer and topped with a red Languedoc marble top, opening two leaves on the front and presenting a beautiful orna...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XV style marquetry and marble chest of drawers, France, Early 20th century
Located in NICE, FR
Beautiful feminine commode in the Louis XV style. It features an elegant marquetry of flowers, gilded bronzes and a soft light marble top. It features three separate drawers, each wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gilded Cutlery Set in Vermeil Louis XIV Style Napoleon III Era 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set worked of gilded Cutlery for entremets. A soup spoon, a fork and a coffee spoon. Very nice set. Shells are visible on the handle of the fork and the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Vermeil
Louis XV Salon Table Stamped Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful and elegant small center table with curved legs and scalloped top in the Louis XV style forming a writing and working table thanks to a sliding top system revealing a drop-...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Amboyna
Ewer Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice ewer, carafe from the early 20th century. The body is made of smooth glass while the foot, handle and spout are made of pewter, a very rare element and one of the oldest kn...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tin
Rare 4 lights gilt beaten wrought iron lantern with curved glasses. French work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare 4 lights lantern is made of gilt beaten wrought ironwith curved glasses. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,820 Sale Price
34% Off
An 18th Century Meissen Porcelain Box, Louis XV Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period.
An 18th century Meissen porcelain box, Louis XV period, gilt brass mounting.
H: 14cm, W: 9cm, D: 9cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Glass Patinated Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice 18th century French glass patinated Bourguignonne Louis XV style Armoire.
Inside painted in light purple.
Removable cornice. Beautiful piece, high quality.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass
$2,183 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
Category
1830s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Louis XV Style Rocaille Side Table In Carved And Patinated Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Small side table (originally had a function as a bedside table) curved four sides in richly carved and molded white lacquered walnut, topped with a top of royal red marble from Belgi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bergere Wing Chair, Louis XV Style, in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere wing chair, Louis XV style, in patinated wood, circa 1930.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Wardrobe In Fruit Wood, Mid 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
Louis XV Bonnetière in Fruitwood – Mid-19th Century This elegant Louis XV-style bonnetière captivates with its gently curved lines, rich carved details, and the natural charm of its ...
Category
1850s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Gilded Bronze Rocaille Lamp
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rococo style lamp in gilded and chiseled bronze with two light arms and featuring a beautiful oblong lampshade in beige silk.
French work from the end of the 19th century and very e...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Large Bronze And Crystal Cage Chandelier (h142cm), 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large bronze chandelier in the shape of a "cage", enriched with crystal pendants in the shape of 1/2 smooth pears.
It is lit by a system of lights inside the chandelier and outs...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of Rocaille Wall Lights In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large pair of Louis XV Rocaille style sconces in very finely chiseled gilded bronze, with two light arms.
Parisian work of very fine workmanship, end of the 19th century, magnificen...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Oak fireplace with portrait of a gentleman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oak fireplace with overmantel mirror. In an elegant Louis XV style, the mantel is decorated with finely carved ornaments: a central shell is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
An 18th Century Mercury Gilt Bronze Stoup and Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame.
An 18th century mercury gilt bronze stoup and photo frame, Louis XV.
H: 31cm, W: 20cm, D: 4cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Candle Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate pair of gilded bronze, twin-arm antique candle wall sconces. Decadently curved arms, ending in leaf shaped bobeche drip trays and...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,700 / set
18th Century Grisaille 'Moonlight', in the style of Charles Lacroix de Marseille
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite grisaille painting representing a moonlit harbour scene in the style favoured by the French artist Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1783). He...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crayon
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
$103,825 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Shepherdess, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Magnificent wing chair in gilded and richly carved wood, Louis XV style but from the Napoleon III period.
Wear and tear on the gilding, seats and fabric to your taste to be expected...
Category
19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1850s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,907 Sale Price
30% Off
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
19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style
Located in NICE, FR
This adorable stool from the Napoleon III era in the 19th century is of exquisite sculpture quality, characterised by deep, precise, and lavish carving.
Its four legs feature intricate scrollwork adorned with delicate acanthus leaves and ribbons cascading from beneath the leaves, while rosettes embellish the leg tops.
The belt is intricately carved with an interlaced frieze. The cream-coloured patina adds to its uniqueness.
It is further decorated with a small tapestry...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954)
Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century.
Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Louis XV Living Room Table In Rosewood And Amaranth
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis XV coffee table in amaranth veneer and rosewood reserves presented in chevrons on four sides as well on the top.
Four elegantly arched legs.
Opening 3 drawers on the front, i...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair Of Large Rocaille Wall Lights In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Imposing pair of large Louis XV Rocaille style sconces in very finely chiseled gilded bronze decorated with acanthus leaves and mistletoe branches.
Superb Parisian work from the end...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plated Metal Planter in Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver plated metal planter in Louis XV style, early 20th century.
Measures: H 16 cm, L 44 cm, D 14 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
$789 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks, Louis XV
Nice pair of 18th century gilt bronze and porcelain candlesticks from Italy,
The frame dates from t...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Commode with Marquetery and Gilt Bronze Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style chest of drawers with wood marquetry, decorated with gilt bronzes. It is decorated with marquetry of branches and flowers in different wood set in gilt bronze rocaille...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Covered Dish "trompe l'oeil" c.1868 Old Chistofle also at Orsay Museum
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Exemplifying the elegance of the Louis XV style, this incredible silvered metal dish or plate, expertly crafted by Christofle during the 19th century, stands as a rare treasure. Its ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century.
Two-tone patina, white lacquered base.
French work from the end of the 19th century.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Important Sconces in Bronze with Crystals from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of important sconces in bronze with crystals from the 19th century.
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Chest of Drawers in Rosewood Veneer with Oeben Marquetry, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional Louis XV chest of drawers called "commode sauteuse" in rosewood veneer, violet wood and stained wood, curved on three sides and topped by a Royal marble top. It opens in ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III period.
Pair of bronze photo frames, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
H: 32cm, W: 22cm, D: 1.5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Meuble d'Appui In Marquetry And Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Lovely little Louis XV style sideboard in marquetry of violet wood trellis and Rio rosewood frames, rich ornamentation of very finely chiseled gilded bron...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental French Mirror Gilded with Gold Leaf Louis XV Style, Xixth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent very large carved wooden mirror / looking-glass gilded with gold leaf.
Mantelpiece, overmantel, bedroom mirror, wall mirror, e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
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...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Animated Landscape Of Fishermen by seaside, Oil On Framed Canvas, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pretty oil on canvas animated by fishermen bringing their net to the shore, under the gaze of a young woman and her child.
In the background, vario...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Carved and Gilded Wood Mirror in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved and gilded wood mirror in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
A 19th century carved and gilded wood mirror in the Louis XV style.
H: 102cm, W: 73cm, D: 5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
Provencal panetière in carved and white lacquered walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Provencal panetière (bread box) in richly carved and white lacquered solid walnut, opening a door on the front.
This wall cabinet was used in Provence (south of France) to store h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Brass and Marquetry Opening Table, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Louis XV style Beautiful and rare table from the early 20th century made with a checkerboard marquetry and brass.
Opening top offering a beveled mirror and some compartment storage...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,752 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$1,038 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Rococo Style Mirror in Carved and Gilded Wood, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Rococo style mirror in carved and gilded wood, 20th century.
A Rococo style Louis XV mantelpiece mirror from the 20th century in carved and gilded wood.
H: 160 cm W: 91 D: 7 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Portait de jesus huile sur toile Fin 17 ème début 18 ème
Located in LYON, FR
Tableau portrait de l'enfant jésus huile sur toile fin 17 ème début 18 eme.
Le tableau a été restauré et ré entoilé.
Très belle iconographie typique de la période. en bon état gé...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
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