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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.

Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XV
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XV Mother-of-pearl Snuffbox
By Louis Robin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XV-period gold-mounted snuff box features lustrous panels of inlaid mother-of-pearl. The whimsical box takes the form of a barrel and features hinged lids on both ends. Di...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

"The Tea", Fireback After François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback is 18th century period. A Chinese character serves tea with a small monkey. The decoration is inspired by a drawing by François Boucher (1703-1770). A fireback of the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV Ornately Carved Giltwood Console Table w/ Gold & Red Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV console table with an ornately carved giltwood base with figural designs and topped with a shaped beige, yellow, and blush marble top.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Oak Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Oak enfilade from France. The top is banded and has a beveled edge and plate groove toward the back of the top. The top follows down to fabulous two paneled sides and th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Louis XV Painted Entry Foyer Console Table by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 18th century French Louis XV entry or foyer console table lacquer painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The table features a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Style Doors
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of Louis XV walnut doors. The asymmetrical raised panel indicates the transition period between Louis XV and XVI furniture styles. The ...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Antique Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water fro...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century Louis XV Provincial Writing / Occasional Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut writing / occasional table, 18th century. With an overhanging 3 board top with molded borders, frieze with drawer and scalloped apron, resting on cabriole ...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century French Louis XV Period fauteuil avec des courbes chair has been excellently crafted. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble. The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Iron Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Kingwood And Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine With serpentine Breche De Alep marble top over a conforming case with two drawers with bronze handles and escutcheons. Raised on cabriole legs ending on sabot. Prove...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Tulipwood and Parquetry Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With a thick serpentine breche de alep marble top over a conforming case with two conforming drawers with bronze handles raised on cabriole legs with sabot feet. From a Bellevue Avenue Newport Rhode Island estate.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble

French 18th Century Presentation Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique Louis XVperiod, circa 1750, carved oak presentation buffet in wonderful antique condition. The front doors showcase carved embellishments and decorative escutcheons. The lef...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Provençal Buffet in Walnut
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome 18th century provençal buffet, or sideboard, in mellow and beautifully aged walnut. Opening with a central frieze drawer and two large, lockable cupboard...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Palatial 18th Century Neoclassical Aubusson Rug with Medallion
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sublime period flat-weave square 18th century French carpet. A central medallion of double concentric paterae in gradient blue and olive ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wool

Louis XV Chest of Drawers, France, 1770
Located in Belmont, MA
This gorgeous French Louis XV chest of drawers dates back to around 1770. It was made during the so called Transition period, the time between Louis XV and Louis XVI. It already shows the plain and stricter design of the Louis XVI period, but has still some playful marquetry decor details which draw from the more pompous Louis XV style. The three drawers commode stands on four cabriole legs with bronze sabots. Between the first and the second drawer is a decorated bronze band. This beautiful chest of drawers has its original wooden top with its veneer decor matching the decor of the front and sides. The Transition commode has been expertly refinished in our workshop. The price includes costs for the exquisite restoration and the international shipping from Europe...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Large Louis XV Armchairs, 18th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent pair of Louis XV armchairs in carved beech, queen-style backrests, whip armrests consoles, very elegantly scalloped belts carved...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

18th Century Louis XV French Provençal Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV side table from Normandy, made of solid cherry. Rare, elegant serpentine form with shaped top, thick scalloped apron and cabriole legs. Dovetailed...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel. Unique little Louis XV Fireplace mantel in Corton Violine limestone from the area of Burgundy in France. The soft and warm tones makes this...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Limestone

18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Greven, DE
fine Louis XV chest of drawers from the 18th century. France Middle 18th century Dimensions: h x w x d: 82 x 124 x 62 cm (measured at the top) Description: Excellent Louis...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Four Beautiful Louis XV-Candlesticks in Gilded Bronze from Banque De France
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Beautiful and very rare candlesticks in gilded bronze from 1760s in Louis XV. Most probably made in Paris. Provenance from the Banque de France, complete with inventory number f...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold, Bronze

Antique French Carved and Incurved Oak Bas Relief Plaque of St Luke, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
A magnificent display of mastery level woodworking, this antique oval plaque of St Luke was not only carved in bas relief, but it has an incurved shape. The concave plaque has severa...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Steel

18th Century Louis XV French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with sturdy walnut frame and fine hand carved decoration. Upholstered in 19th century petit point tapestry. Pegged constru...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Wall Jardiniere with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this unique and elegant carved jardiniere. Crafted in France circa 1780, the piece shaped like a boat hull, features a beautiful carved ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

An Antique 18th Century French Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A transitional marble fireplace from the late 18th century in northern regional variegated red marble. Compact in size yet well carved with central feather cartouche flanked by sweep...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Large French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for str...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XV Oak and Marble Console Table
Located in London, GB
A provincial Louis XV period carved oak and marble top console table. France, circa 1750.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl Walnut Clock Vaisselier from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in Southern France circa 1760, the large display cabinet decorated with floral and leaf motifs throughout, is built in two sections. ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Elm, Walnut, Burl

18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms. On the sides are two fleurs-de-lys portrayed, also known as French Lilies, symbolizing the purity of nobility. The year of production, 1...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Late 18th Century French Painted Vaisselier
Located in London, Park Royal
Late provincial 18th century two-part "Meuble Vaisselier" has been painted in a French grey with white highlights on flowers, foliage and beadings. This French buffet à deux-corps ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Louis XV Black and Gilt Lacquered Coromandel Tray Table, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A Louis XV black and gilt Japanned occasional table, mid-18th century, with later restorations to the top. The dished tray (cabaret) adorned ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Large 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Fireback with Atlantes Supporting an Entablature with Fire Vases, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 18th century with two atlantes supporting an entablature with fire vases.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and a Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

1750s Louis XV Hand-Painted Fir Wood Rustic Sicilian Trumeau
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This stupendous servants' trumeau was found by us in a noble Sicilian house in the small town of Regalbuto, it was used as a pantry and, if necessary, also as a writing desk thanks t...
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Early 18th Century Sicilian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Console Table Original Marble Yellow White
Located in Sanremo, IM
Valuable Emilian Louis XV console measuring 84 x 135 x 65 cm with delicate and intense carving; splendid Emilian console, with sinuous shapes and with a truly dynamic movement, in wa...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Rock crystal pendants Louis XV style Cage Chandelier with 18 carats gold
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chandelier Louis XV, In bronze, 64 arms lights, antique fuinish done on top of an 18 carats gold electrolyse.Dimensions : Height 260 cm x 190 cm diameter. Very important Louis XV style chandelier in gilt bronze with rock crystal pendants. Made in the form of a cage, the central shaft of “baluster” shape is surrounded by sixty-four arms of light ending in foliage and decorated with faceted rock crystal pendants. We have this one in stock however we can reproduce it in an other finish or in an other size with rock crystal pendants or clear crystal pendants. Price will change depending on finish and crystal types. We manufacture most of our orders bespoke : from models of our collection that we can adapt to required dimensions, from antiques models which will allow often to get a set or more of identical models, or we can create from scratch the model of our clients. We work from pictures, drawings, designer’s sketches...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

French Louis XV Period 1750s Walnut Game Table with Beige Velvet Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut game table from the mid 18th century, with beige velvet fabric, single drawer, carved apron and cabriole legs. Created in France during the reign of K...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piece! It has been completely unlined, in order to change ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Crossbow Commode / Chest of Drawers in Walnut 18 ° Century Louis XV
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Magnificent crossbow chest of drawers in walnut from the 18th century - Bourgogne (Lyon) Louis XV Very beautiful crossbow chest of drawers curved on its sides which is unusual and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Corner Cabinets with Flower Marquetry--Louis XV Period
By Jean Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XV period corner cabinets featuring cross sections of wood on a rosewood background, surrounded by kingwood framing. Each cabinet opens with two front doors, revealing three shelves. Beautiful sculpted, gilt bronze ornamentation of frayed acanthus leaves, typical of the Louis XV period. Topped with antique green marble...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

17th Century Louis XV Walnut Venetian Armchairs Pair Of Hand Carving Yellow
Located in Sanremo, IM
Pair of Louis XV Venetian armchairs in walnut, measuring 137 x 90 x 70 cm and with a seat of 48 x 70 cm, from the end of the 17th century with a pronounced carving, not in common use...
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1690s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV Period 1750s Walnut Buffet with Carved Doors and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut buffet from the Mid-18th Century, with serpentine top, carved doors, apron and scrolling feet. Created in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed le Bien-Aimé (translating as the Beloved in English), this walnut buffet features a rectangular top with serpentine front, sitting above two doors. Adorned with carved panels and fitted with Rococo style escutcheons, the doors open to reveal a dark stained interior with inner shelves offering convenient storage opportunities. The side posts are delicately carved and the sides are made of recessed panels. The back is, of course, unfinished. The ensemble is raised on four scrolling feet...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut and Velvet 18th Century Elbow Chairs
Located in London, GB
Large pair of mid 18th Century Louis XV walnut open armchairs. Finely carved with shell motifs and leaf decoration to the front apron and further undulating side rails...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Louis XV Commode, Crowned C Bronzes
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very beautiful Louis XV chest of drawers in marquetry of violet wood treated in frieze, opening with four drawers in three rows and presenting a very rich ornamentation of gilded and...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Louis XV Italian Walnut Armchair Venetian Style
Located in Sanremo, IM
Important pair of walnut armchairs, entirely shaped and carved with armrests and curved Venetian supports from the mid-18th century. These two armchairs were made entirely of soli...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Console Louis XV in Walnut-18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely french walnut console from the 18th century Louis XV style from Lyon Very beautiful molded and carved walnut console topped with gray marble Very beautiful marble which ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Precious Chest of Drawers in Olive Briar Italian, 18th Century, 1700
Located in Barletta, IT
Precious chest in olive briar, rounded and enriched with light carvings. Divided into three drawers, it stands on wavy feet. Origin: Northern Italy, Venice Period: first half 1700 ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Olive

Louis XV Period Enfilade
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV Period Enfilade. Painted in cream and a Suttle sage green.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Commode
Located in High Point, NC
Superb quality 18th century period Louis XV two drawer commode. The top has scalloped and shaped edges, which are beveled and molded and follows down to hand paneled sides, which are also shaped. The commode has two drawers in the front, both with shaped and carved molded drawers with the most exquisite hand cast detailed hardware we have ever seen. The case is supported on hand shaped legs, decorated on the front legs, with beading and a shell detail at the knee, and ending in scrolled feet. Absolutely...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

18th Century, Wood Sicilian Torchere Transformed into Floor Lamp
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An antique torchere hand-crafted in Sicily in 18th century transformed in a particular floor lamp. Dimensions of the torchere without lampshade are c...
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Mid-18th Century Sicilian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fruitwood

Commode Louis XV Stamped Gosselin
By Antoine-Louis Gosselin
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb Louis XV chest of drawers with all curved sides, in crimped kingwood marquetry in satin frames underlined by boxwood fillets. Opening four drawers in three rows. Beautiful g...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

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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