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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
Period: 20th Century
20th Century Wood French Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the second half of the 20th century. Louis XV style furniture veneered and carved in walnut and palisander, with beautiful lines and pleasant decor. Finished...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery A simply stunning Louis XV Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Gueridon Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style giltwood carved guéridon table with marble top. The circular giltwood carved frame with four scalloped cabriolet legs conjoined with a stretcher with a circul...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Sea Shore Picnic Scene
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a painting titled "Sea Shore" showing ladies, children and dogs at a picnic by the shore, ship in distance
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Paint

Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Boudoir Vanity Accent Side Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, distressed finish, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great style a...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eric Stepniewski French Louis XV Rococo Ormolu Malachite Figural Cherub Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rococo style vase made of brass plated with 24 carats gold combined with malachite stone. Decorated by 2 cherubs holding a trident and garlands of vines with grapes. Designed by Eric...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Malachite, Brass

French Louis XV Style Marble Top Oval Coffee Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style oval coffee table with marquetry veneer of mahogany and inset black marble top. Cast bronze decorative details and brass trim. All original. Circa 1920s. Dim...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a entry wall or hallway with this elegant antique ceramic fountain. Crafted in Rouen, France, circa 1890, the decorative three-piece set is complete with basin, reservoir wi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Pair of French Candelabra-Form Lamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Candelabra-Form Lamps 20th Century This pair of French candelabra lamps embodies the refined elegance of Louis XV design. Each displays an intricately cast ormolu body with ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdales
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdale's. Item features 2 dovetailed drawers with lined interior, working locks and key, green tooled leather top writing surface, original label which reads "Made expressly for Bloomingdale...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Cherry

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Stainwood & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style blonde-stainwood and gilt bronze-mounted two-drawer commode with marble top, Paris, circa 1900. Measures: Height 33 1/8 inches (84.1 cm) ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Black Leather Armchair/ Desk Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV style walnut and black leather armchair or desk chair. Arm height is 27 inches.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Corner Desvres Wall Faience Lavabo Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wall with this elegant ceramic fountain on board from the south of France. Crafted in Desvres circa 1920, the decorative two-piece set is complete with, reservoir with bro...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bombe Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite French Louis XV style bombe hand painted commode. The piece is painted in a black lacquer along with a beautiful floral design. An amazing work of art!
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Antique French Marble Top Cabinet
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally beautiful and very well made antique French marble top cabinet, dating from around the 1920-30’s. It is of very fine qualit...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Credenza, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream and ivory painted walnut, with original painted brass hardware. M...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen, Louis XV Style, Large Console, Beige Carved Wood, Marble, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Monumental marble top Louis XV Style Console, Sideboard, Maison Jansen, Late 19th Early 20th Century. A stunning console table or sideboard having a parcel gilt and paint decorat...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

White Seid Louis XV Style French Mirror with Gold Gilt on Hand Carved Wood Frame
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique Louis XV Style French mirror with gold gilt on hand carved wood frame. By White Seid Products of Baltimore Maryland. Good vintage condition. Measur...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Hardwood

Italian Walnut Flip Top Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style Italian walnut game table with flip top and side pull out extensions. One side of top is plain and the other side is inlaid chess board.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Burl Walnut Bombe Secretary Bookcase with Etched Glass Doors
Located in Savannah, GA
Italian Bombe secretaire with a distinct burl walnut grain. Highlights include the original wrought iron hinges, a hand carved decorative crown and etched mirrored panels featuring a...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Burl, Mirror

20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Louis XV Style French Cream Painted Wood Carved Bergères Chairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style bergères chairs from the 20th century with cream painted finish, floral carved crest, knees and apron, and cabriole legs. Exuding timeless elegance, t...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Wingback Chairs by BAKER Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Fruitwood

20th Century Two-Drawer Bedside Commode Nightstand with Marble Top
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century two-drawer bedside commode nightstand with marble top Drawers open and close with ease, gilt highlighted carvings on the face of the drawers. Measures: 19" W x 11.5" D...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 6 Painted and Gilt Decorated Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 6 Louis XV style painted and gilt (Gold Leaf) decorated dining room chairs, circa 1980's. With cupid's bow painted and gilt decorated crest rails with central shell carving, p...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Pair Bronze Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair bronze Louis XV style sconces. Pair vintage Louis XV style two-arm wall lights newly electrified. Italy, circa 1920. Dimensions: 12" H x 9.5" W x 4” projection
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant French Louis XV style petit writing desk with gilt-bronze mounts, including escutcheon, knees sabots and chutes. One central locking drawer and a nicely embossed brown le...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Red Murano Glass 5 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless and red Murano glass 5 arms of light, New electrification Around 1950
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Metal

W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Auffray Style Carved Walnut French Louis XV Window Boudoir Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, absolutely ridiculously handsome carved bench. The ruby red upholstery is good though not perfect due to a small stain on one side, but still good. The frame is t...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Desk Made by Baker
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Louis XV style Black lacquer writing table, circa 2000. Made by Baker. With a rectangular overhanging top with rounded corners the top in...
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1990s North American Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French louis XV style bergere arm chairs upholstered in silk Fortuny
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Louis XV style armchairs upholstered in Fortuny Silk damask with nailhead trim. Down filled seat cushions Rising on cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet. The fabric Is in ex...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

French Louis XV Style '19th-20th Century' Gilt Chaise Longue
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style '19th-20th Century' gilt chaise longue with white damask upholstery and cushion.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Damask, Giltwood

Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Brass Mounted Marble Top Gueridon/Wine Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
French gueridon or wine table. White marble top with a brass gallery. Walnut veneered and inlaid apron with a single oak lined drawer in the front with a brass laurel wreath handle...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Louis XV Cartouche Rococo Baroque Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Louis XV Cartouche Rococo Baroque style gilt wood framed wall mirror Late 20th Century Measures: 25.5"W x 4"D x 41"H Very good original ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Very Fine Quality Black Chinoiserie Painted Marble Top French Louis XV Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely spectacular coromandel chinoiserie lacquer sideboard buffet in the manner of Paul Sormani. The finish, the bronze, the marble top are all in very good co...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Auffray Style Carved Walnut Louis XV Commodes Dressers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved walnut frames with three drawers. Brass hardware.
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Pink And Gilt Venetian Ottomans / Stools - 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Venetian Louis XV style ottomans. They are painted pink with gilt floral accents and trim. Sadly, the upholstery is in need of replacing. They are unmar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Poplar

Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands in oak with Carrara marble top
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / pair nightstands / oak, Carrara marble / Mid-century/ Vintage/ Louis XV Nice pair of elegant nightstands in Louis XV style. Crafted in solid oak with nice Carrara ma...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

La Barge French Louis XV Mahogany Cast Metal Artwork Painting Easel Rococo 68"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional Louis XV / Baroque Rococo inspired easel by La Barge. Features a mahogany frame with cast metal silvertone relief. The stand adjusts via latch along the back of the al...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Louis XV Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian Louis XV style painted bombe cabinet / commode with a marble top, circa 1950.
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Marble

Meuble Soleil Commode by François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of only three of its kind, this commode was crafted by the famed and highly celebrated ébéniste François Linke. Blending the stunning marquetry of the Louis XV and XVI styles with the elegance of Art Nouveau, the commode exemplifies Linke's skilled craftsmanship. Inspired by François Alix's iconic "Meuble Soleil" design, Linke's creation showcases his signature genius in every aspect of the commode's construction. The superior quality of the breche marble shelves and top, marquetry and ormolu that form the undulating body of the cabinet serve as a testament to Linke’s unwavering dedication to perfection. The craftsman spared no expense, investing significant time and utilizing only the finest materials to create this work of art. Tens of thousands of hand-wrought chisel marks are visible within the ormolu frieze of scrolling foliage. The breathtaking marquetry landscape on the front is perhaps the commode's greatest feature, depicting a radiant sun bursting from behind trees, elegantly enhanced by Linke's unmistakable signature on the lower right molding and on the inside of the inner cabinets. For Linke, winning the coveted Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exhibition Universelle confirmed his already solid reputation as France's leading ébéniste. His work had long been admired for its exceptional quality and unique interpretation of the Louis XV style. Born in Bohemia in 1855, Linke moved to Paris in 1881 where he established his now-famous workshop and showroom. Word of Linke's superior work spread quickly through France, and he soon eclipsed even the finest furniture houses in Paris. Today, Linke is counted among the most important furniture makers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work is dearly coveted by collectors. As one of the most masterful furniture designers and bronziers of his time, François Alix would only supply designs and bronze pieces to the most skilled of his contemporaries. Linke chose this unique design personally and only produced three versions of this remarkable piece, with the first one crafted in 1910. A similar commode is housed in the Royal Collection Trust...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

1960s French Style Carved Mahogany Skirted Bergere Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Too cute to leave behind! This is a pair of French style carved mahogany skirted bergere chairs. The attention to detail in the upholstery is not common any more. The ivory upholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Four 20th Century Italian Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of four Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Bronze Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique pair of French Louis XV style double arm candle wall sconces. The backplate topped with a bow has ribbons & drapery. The candle holder are decorated on the underside as well...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage French Armchairs Louis XV
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Fruitwood

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Parcel Painted Nightstand, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand In the manner of Romweber By Joerns Brothers Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved walnut, with painted trim and ...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 20th Century Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Ormolu French Wall Lights
Located in Roma, IT
Sumptuous and large pair of 5-light sconces in gilt bronze. This fantastic set was made in the early 20th century in the style of Louis XV in France. This luxurious pair is decora...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Bombe Commode Louis XV Style This attractive French Bombe Commode features a stunning free-standing Breche marble top with a moulded outer edge. This is removable for transp...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Danish Coffee Table, 1920s Design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This vintage coffee table is a one-of-a-kind piece, blending Danish craftsmanship with the elegant influence of French Antique Louis XV style. Its distinctive design features shaped,...
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1920s Danish Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Hardwood, Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Beige Wooden Leather Upholstered Daybed
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (1st half 20th Century) daybed with white distressed painted finish having carved embellishments, and beige leather upholstered headboard, footboard, and base a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Showcase According to Paul Sormani in Transition Style
Located in Berlin, DE
French cabinet according to Paul Sormani in transition style. Piano black polished veneer on solid beech. High-rectangular, one-armed, cambered and three-sided glazed corpus on high...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Beech

Robin's Egg Blue Venetian Paint Decorated Distressed Italian Commode Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Vitrine by Haentges
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, 19th-20th century Louis XV style mahogany and gilt bronze-mounted Vitrine by Haentges Freres. The single door cabinet surmounted with or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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