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Louis XV Furniture

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze wall sconce with five arms emanating from a scroll back with floral decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Covered Vases
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Chinese Turquoise Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Covered Vases with Dragon Decoration. The vases feature a turquoise glaz...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XV Mahogany Vitrine Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) mahogany and bronze trimmed vitrine table with glass top and sides.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Silver Plate Dressing Table / Vanity Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) silver plate rectangular dressing table / vanity mirror with scroll design and cupid at the top.  
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Silver

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore 4 arm candelabras with three cupids at the bases. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Paul Sormani, Square Card Table, Mahogany, Bronze, 1880s, Christies London Prov.
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine french ormolu-mounted kingwood envelope card table by Paul Sormani. Late 19th century. The revolving fold out top enclosing a gilt tooled baize lined interior above a frieze d...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Yellow Painted Upholstered Armchair
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV style yellow painted wood lounge armchair or 'chauffeuse', raised on cabriole legs with carved floral motif, upholstered in yellow fabric. In good condition. Wear con...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood Att. to Francois Linke
Located in New York, NY
A sublime Bureau Plat Desk in Kingwood with crisp ormolu mounts in the Louis XV style. A set of four female caryatids ornament each of the curved legs, with shields mounted on the fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite quality French Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted tulipwood and kingwood bureau plat attributed to Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener Attributed to Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener (1848...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tulipwood, Kingwood

Louis XV Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Gold Gilt, Cane, Red Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Louis XV Style Dining / Side Chairs, Clayed Gilt and Cane A stunning set of finely carved and upholstered dining chairs, Mid-20th century, comprised of two armchairs wit...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Set of Four Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A set of four Louis XV style walnut side chairs with curved and carved frame and legs. Upholstered in pink velvet seat and back.
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Marble Top Mounted Commode
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV-style gilt bronze mounted highly important commode surmounted by a breche violate marble top fitted with three long drawers. The back with a stenciled stamp ‘IDRAC/AMEUBLEME...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Satinwood

French Louis XV Gilt Floral Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV (18th Century) gilt console table with floral carved and filigree apron and legs with a stretcher and shaped white (rePaired) marble top.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather, carved cabriole legs and slate blue and ivory check patterned fabric seat backs. Some s...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Fabric

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Cherub Torchieres
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt cupid torchiere with wings holding cornucopia candelabra (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair Early 20th C. Louis XV Style Marble Top Corner Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made pair of Encoignures or Corner cabinets are fully labeled with the maker's mark of Bedel & Cie, La Garde Meuble Public, 18 Rue St Au...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 1920s Gilt Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elegant pair of French 1920s gilt bronze sconces with two arms in the Louis XV style. Very good vintage condition, but will need to be wired. Ref #: LS0408-09 Dimensions: 19"H x 10...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

A Charming Painted Louis XV Style Provencal Chest
Located in New York, NY
We love this Louis XV style commode for its soft blue/grey finish and the soft patina it has developed over time. This elegant piece has three generous raised panel drawers...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Three-Arm Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of gilt metal, three armed sconces, wrought iron with applied leaf decorations. French, 1920s. Rewired (not UL listed). Very good vintage condition. Ref #: LS0317-01 Dimension...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Gilt Carved Mercury Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV gilt carved mercury mirror. Smaller scale delicately carved gilt frame mirror with inner egg banded moulding with carved floral knopf centered on each side, with fabulous wa...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Bois-Satiné Writing Table
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A fine French kidney shaped bureau plat desk, having an inset beige leather top. Two side drawers over cabriole legs with ormolu mounts.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with shell carved back crest and white upholstered seat and back. Antique condition. Whit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Regence Style Gilt Mirror with Beveled Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A gilt Regence style wall mirror with symmetrical curved scroll details to corners and center of each mirror frame.
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror

Pair of Marble Top Bookcases with Brass Gallery and Mountings
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ebonized Louis XV style bookcases circa 1940, with a coral tone marble top and brass gallery and ormolu mountings to feet and apron.
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Pair of Tortoise Shell Lounge Chairs/ Marquis by Theodore Alexander, Fauteuils
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Tortoise Shell Lounge Chairs/ Marquis by Theodore Alexander, Fauteuils A stunning pair of Louis XV Style Large Arm or Lounge Chairs by Theodore Alexander. Each having tortoi...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Guillaume Coustou "Marly Horse" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746) "Marly Horse" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century. 24" H x 19" W x 9" D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style French Side Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made Louis XV style side table is of mahogany and kingwood. The proportions are very refined and its dramatic dark wood banding offsetting the king wood central panels cr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted and Marble Cassolets
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pair of Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted and fleur de Pêcher Marble Cassolets. The bronze work is highly refined and ornaments are inspired by the Rocaille style.. Orig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Yellow Painted French Chest
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a great way to add some personality to a room. A charming Louis XV-style painted chest with three drawers and escargot feet. Painted in a soft golden yellow with gray ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Paint

19th Century French Hand Painted Sevres Porcelain Pair Louis XV Style Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the 19th century with this exquisite pair of French hand-painted Sevres porcelain vases. Reflecting the opulent Louis XV style, these vases are no...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of fine armchairs, in the style of Louis XV, with beautifully carved frame, in its original finish upholstered in muslin, stamped Jansen. Finely carved.
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1940s Argentine Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Armchairs
Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Armchairs
$3,100 Sale Price / set
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Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Coffee Table, Gilt, Mahogany, Leather Top
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI style Maison Jansen Coffee or Low Table. A mahogany and gilt base coffee table supporting a leather tooled table top in the hollywood re...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Exceptional French Giltwood Frame Rectangular Shape Hanging Wall Mirror
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this Exceptional Mid-19th Century French Giltwood Frame Rectangular hanging Wall Mirror, a masterpiece that exudes opulence and timeless elegance. This mirror...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Transitional Ormolu-Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble Vases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique French transitional ormolu-mounted rouge griotte marble covered vases or urns Last quarter of the 19th century attributed to Henry Dasson Each with domed lid with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Louis XV Style Polished Steel & Polished Bronze Marble Topped Console Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive wrought iron Louis XV style console, crafted in the 1980s, is accented with large polished cast bronze mounts consisting of acanthus leaves, laurel leaves and ball spacers between the steel elements. The table wall mounts and appears to float in space with dynamic tension. The top and bottom are crafted from tessellated dark green gray marble that adds a rich patterned surface to the overall design. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Steel

Pair of Chinese Export Rooster Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A pair of spectacular and large antique Chinese export porcelain rooster transitional Louis XV/Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted three arm candelabra lamps of superb quality embell...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Marquetry and Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Two-Tier Tea Table after F. Linke
Located in New York, NY
A Gorgeous 20th Century French Marquetry and Parquetry Ormolu Mounted Two-Tier Tea Table. The upper and lower tiers are both circular in shape and connected by four undulating suppor...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair French Antique Louis XV Bronze Chenets Cherub Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique French chenets finely cast out of bronze. These feature baby cherubs, floral swags, and torches with flames. Great condition. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is loca...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Signed F. Linke Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Vitrine
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional and architecturally refined antique French vitrine, signed F. Linke, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, masterfully constructed and mounted in exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Style Large Tufted Bench / Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
French style large tufted bench/coffee table. Painted white wooden cabriole legs.
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Each sculpted with a bird perched on foliate C-scrolls. Provenance: The estate of Samuel P. Reed.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Black Lacquer Commode (20th Century)
Located in Huntington, NY
This lovely Commode have Beautiful decoration and gilded mounts. The commode has one key.
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

VIA COMO 'Louis' Rug Carpet Hand Knotted French Wool Silk 6x9 One of a Kind RARE
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Louis' Rug - Size 6' x 9' Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
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Early 2000s Chinese Louis XV Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Copy of a Painting "The Oath of the Horatii- 1784"
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a painting in the Neo Classic style titled "The Oath of The Horatii - 1784" Showing three brothers being administered an oath by their father
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Paint

French Louis XV Style Serpentine Front Inlaid 3 Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (18/19th Century) serpentine shaped front commode with raised panel sides and corners, inset inlay borders, 3 drawers with finely cast brass ring pulls, brass ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Doré Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Rooster Red Ground Covered Jars
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and large pair of 19th century Louis XVI style doré bronze mounted Chinese porcelain rooster red ground covered jars/covered vases...
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1850s Chinese Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Exceptional Pair Large 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of very large antique (19th century) sconces in the Louis XV rococo style, the largest of which measures 33 1/2 inches tall, 13 in wide and 12 in deep. With candela...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine, French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine and antique French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted table lamps. The porcelain is finely hand engraved wit...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and White Painted Doors
Located in Queens, NY
4 PairS of French Louis XV style (late 19th Century) parcel gilt & white painted doors with ormolu hardware & steel locks, (PRICED PER Pair).
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal and Kingwood Bureau Plat
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Bureau Plat, 20th century, the rectangular inset leather top above a frieze drawer on masque head mounted cabriole legs and hairy paw feet....
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

French Louis XV Provincial Walnut End Tables
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Louis XV-style (20th Century) provincial round walnut 4 legged end tables (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

An Important Rare 18th C. Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Important 18th Century Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Putti Clock Grouping. The composition is enriched with two putti positione...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Francois Linke Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional garniture in the Louis XV/XVI style with gilt bronze mounts attributed to Léon Messagé (1842-1901) and Francois Linke (1855-1946), including mantel clock and pair of cand...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Two Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century French Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Bronze two light Sconces.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Interior Print
Located in New York, NY
A framed print of an elegant traditional bed chamber featuring a formal canopy bed; matted and finished in a gilt wood frame.
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Paper

Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron Console Table with Green Marble Top
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Early 20th Century Wrought Iron Console with Shaped Marble Top This elegant French wall-mounted console, dating from the early 20th century, beautifully combines craftsmanshi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Iron

Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
The 8-day time and strike movement with silk thread suspension, dial signed "Raingo Freres, A Paris”. Origin: French Date: Mid/late 19th century Dimension: 23 in. x 27 in. x 12 in.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Kingwood, Marquetry, and Marble Top Breakfront Commode, early 20th century, the molded grey and green marble top above three frieze drawers and two long drawers below,...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by Maison Millet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV rococo style gilt bronze two-light wall lights, stamped MB on rear for Blaise Millet, founder of Maison Millet of Paris. The firm was a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Vitrine
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany Vitrine, early 20th century, of rounded rectangular form, the caddy top above a central clasp and paneled frieze, below three glass and pan...
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

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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