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
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 Sconces in Cut Iron, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of large wall lights in iron and sheet metal cut and painted green, with 7 lights each
The candle holders are in silver wood
Good general condition, some wear
Electrici...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
1800 Clock Bronze Rocaille by Denier in Paris "A World Aquatic"
Located in Paris, FR
Clock Rocaille were decorated with shells, heron eating a frog, siréne and a man playing the horn, the snake, the crocodile, the winged griffons, the movement has thread, at the begi...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Imari Porcelain Planter, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Japanese porcelain and French gilded bronze mount.
Important Imari Porcelain planter with a polychrome and golden decoration of cranes, carp and lion, on a blue vermiculated backgro...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Venetian Commode with Marquetry – 19th Century, Walnut and Oriental Motifs
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning Venetian commode from the late 19th century is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Made of richly waxed walnut, it features exquisite marquetry, showcasing the i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Five-Drawer Chest in Contemporary Louis XV Style – Circa 1980
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This elegant five-drawer storage chest, crafted around 1980, is inspired by the Louis XV style. It comes from a private residence in the Loire Valley, a French region renowned for it...
Category
1980s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
Louis XV Style Wood Veneer Dressing Table, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style dressing table in veneered wood
Louis XV style dressing table, in precious wood marquetry with its dash and pivoting mirror. Very fine marquetry. 19th century, Napoleo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Bombe Nightstands Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
Delve into the elegance of the Louis XV period with this antique pair of French bedside cabinets. Each piece boasts a rich brown finish that complements the marble table tops, embody...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Carle Van Loo, La Halte De Chasse Oil on Canvas, 19th Century French School
By Charles-André van Loo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
After Carle Van Loo, La halte de chasse (1737) (in english « The hunting halt »).
Large oil on canvas with a black lacquered frame with gilt molded hi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
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
19th Century Crystal Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal chandelier 19th century, gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, Louis XV style
Measures: H: 100cm, D: 60cm.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Queille - Magnificent 5pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Tea Set + Wraps !
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a magnificent 5pc. antique French 950 sterling silver tea set, Louis XVI model, by internationally known French silversmith Pierre Queille, with accompanying 5 ant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Louis XV Trumeau in Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large gray lacquered wood paneling trumeau composed of a large mirror and a gouache on canvas decorated with floral bouquets, a butterfly and a central o...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.
Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV style gilded wood firescreen, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Louis XV style gilded wood fire screen, 19th century
Carved gilded wood fire screen decorated with a tapestry with original stitches representing the abduction of Europa.
The surro...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Carved Oak Sculpture of a Saint, 18th Century, Louis XV.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture of a Saint, 18th century, Louis XV.
An 18th century Louis XV carved oak sculpture of a Saint.
H: 58cm, W: 20cm, D: 20cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chest Of Drawers With All Curved Sides In Walnut
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning walnut commode embodies the elegance of the Transition style, seamlessly blending curves and straight lines for a refined, harmonious design. With gracefully curved sid...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain .The magnificent clock have a base in bronze ,each side of the base is surmounted by two turquoise glazed porcelai...
Category
1890s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique.
Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Magnum Wine Cooler or Champagne Bucket Louis XV Style with Solid Silver
Located in Paris, FR
This elegant tulip-shaped champagne bucket a magnum fits, it is resting on a molded bate, edge outlined with bypassed threads. Decor with curved cut sides separated by large grooves,...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 14 cm, L 37 cm, D 12 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Velor Fabric Louis XV Armchair with Original Patina
Located in LEGNY, FR
Early 19th century velor fabric Louis XV armchair with original Patina. Former pink fabric.
Nice manufacture.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Clock, Cartel in Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock, Cartel in Louis XV style, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 22 cm, D: 14 cm.
Category
1870s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Buffets in Kingwood, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV buffets in kingwood standing on four cabriole legs opening by to leaf doors on a compartment with a shelf. Cabriole-shaped apron. Straight tray. Beveled angles. Cart...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
English Engraving from the 19th Century by John Jones
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
English Engraving from the 19th century by John Jones. The portrait of James Fose after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1792.
Category
1790s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
Important Pair of Cassolettes in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Important Pair of Cassolettes in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century. "
Pair of patinated bronze cassolettes, marble base, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, large decoration, Lion...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cartel with Its Base in the Style of Boulle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cartel with its Base in the style of Boulle, brass inlays and imitating tortoise shell, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 17 cm.
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood Sculpture from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved wood sculpture from the 19th century.
Measures: H: 54 cm, W: 26 cm, D: 18 cm.
Category
19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Shell-Shaped Silver Plated Centrepiece, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style shell-shaped silver plated centerpiece decorated with gadroons, volutes and vegetal interlaces, standing on three small curved legs.
A creature sculpted in the round,...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painted Tin Planter, Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted tin planter, Louis XV style, 19th century.
Painted tin planter in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 9cm, W: 22.5cm, D: 16cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Commode in violet wood veneer stamped by Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Grave chest of drawers in violet wood veneer opening with four drawers in three rows. Richly decorated with chased rocaille bronzes, such as falls, sabots, pull handles, key escutche...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th century Attributed to Theodore Levigne Oil on Canva, 1890s
By Theodore Levigne
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very beautiful large canvas attributed to Théodore Levigne (1848-1912), gallant scene in Louis XV style.
Large oil on canvas. Romantic scene.
Very beautiful gesture by the painter. U...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Paul Duboy, Bisque Statue Young Girl in a Ball Gown
Located in Paris, FR
This porcelain bisque statue depicts a young woman in a ball gown, holding a mask and a fan, in 18th century taste. She is wearing an elegant dress à la ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tetard Freres - 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 115pc. French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Storage Chest by one of France’s Premier Silversmiths “Tetard Freres” in Near New Condition. Tetard Frè...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Louis XV Ceiling Light in Black Bronze and 18K Gilt Bronze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This ceiling light is composed of an inverted glass pyramid, whose birth is set with a bronze line.
It is punctuated at the base of its edges by four f...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 18th C. Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Secretaire by RVLC
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood secretaire by RVLC
Rare and elegant secretary of elliptical shape, veneered on all sides of rosewood with herringbone decoration...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Deux importants éléments de boiserie d'époque Louis XV
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de boiseries décoratives d'entrée représentant l'un amour assis et l'autre un vase. La base sculptée est constituée d'arabesques dans un motif de feuillage. L'ensemble est laqu...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Terracotta Representing a Child and a Bird in the Hand
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta representing a child and a bird in the hand, signed, early 20th century, Louis XV style.
Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 32 cm, D: 15 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Important Terracotta Representing a Baby
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important Terracotta representing a baby doll who writes, accompanied by his bird, early 20th century, Louis XV style.
Measures: H: 42 cm, W: 40 cm, D: 30 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful hot air balloon style chandelier in silvered bronze of the 19th century with drop crystals, nine lights and candlesticks in opaline.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cheminée ancienne Louis XV
Located in COULLONS, FR
Découvrez cette magnifique cheminée ancienne de style Louis XV, une pièce d'exception qui apportera une touche d'élégance et de caractère à votre int...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
Venetian Louis XV style chest of drawers. 1950s. LS5492709H
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV and Venetian style chest of drawers, jumping shape, in engraved, gilded and lacquered wood, opening on the front with three dr...
Category
1950s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vase in Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of porcelain with ormolu bronze. Probably did by the very famous manufacture of samson porcelain.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Goldsmith Martin Marie Vve - Samovar Rockery In Solid Silver Xixth
By Angelique Marie Martin 1
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Silver samovar consisting of a four - legged scrolling support supporting an ebony frog burner surmounted by a large twisted jug with waves and foliage.
handle and spout twisted
Di...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut and canework. Louis XV period. LS5209325
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
F.L., stamped.
Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut, decorated with ribbons at the top of the back and in the center of the belt. Cane seat and back, the seat covered with a leat...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV ormolu clock by Gille l'Ainé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful little antique clock in the Louis XV style made by the clockmaker Gille l'Ainé in the 19th century. The dial is signed "Gille l'Ainé, à Paris". The curved forms, embellishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Bergere Armchair in Louis XV Style, in Painted Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large bergere armchair in Louis XV style, in painted wood, circa 1930.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper. All of its surfaces are decorated with figures set in a gallant landscape. On the body, a couple of young l...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Porcelain Group Representative An Elegant With Her Courtesan
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain group representative an elegant with her courtesan, earthenware in antique style, early 20th century, signature.
Measures: H 25cm, W 23cm, D 16cm.
Category
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Louis XV Style Console and Mirror in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style console and mirror in patinated wood, circa 1930
the mirror is beveled and in very good condition
dimensions:
console table: 82x101x33 cm
mirror: 86x52x4cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Dragon Pair of Wall Lamp in Bronze Oxidized Silver and 24K Gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Faithful to the fashion of Japaneseism at the end of the 19th century, this model is inspired by the works of Edouard Lièvre (1828-1886), a major contributor to this movement within ...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
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
Chandelier in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in hand carved gold giltwood from the 19th century. Originally used with candles.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
This is a set of four Louis XV period armchairs in walnut wood. They are molded and carved with flowers. Each chair rests on four arched legs and has two sinuous armrests. Three of t...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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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