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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 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass 16 candle-arms and 28 Interior light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat. The elongated gilt bronze frame with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Polychrome Corner Cupboards in Oak, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine pair of Louis XV polychrome oak corners cupboards from the 19th century Elegant pair of corner corners composed of a door and a drawer. Beautiful proportions and in very goo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

19th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Cane Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chairs in gilt wood, that have cane seats and backs. Very good original condition with no restorations...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Commode Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood, Amaranth, Satinwood and Tulipwood Bois Satiné and Bois de Bout Floral Marquetry Two-Drawer Commode of bombé serpentine...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Elegant pair of antique French Louis XV style three drawer stands crafted in tulipwood cut in geometric lines and inlaid with floral motifs, having brass hardware, a lower tier and o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
A French walnut open armchair, a very good quality and condition, lovely shaped back and arms, carvings to the frames, standing on nice cabriole legs, newly recovered in gold satin w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Single Large Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Wall Sconce
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite early 20th-century French sconce, exemplifying the Louis XV style, is meticulously crafted from bronze. It features five elegantly curved candelabra arms, each designe...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Petite French Louis XV Style Three Drawer Chest / Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XV style petite three drawer chest with ormolu trim. Top has a scalloped edge Very nice inlaid details. Perfect little side table / drinks table.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with scalloped sides and serpentine front...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

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

Imperial fireplace triptych in Louis XV style made of metal and ceramics
Located in Torino, IT
Fireplace triptych Imperial in the Louis XV Manner metal and ceramic. FHS movement Franz Hermle Sohn. ORIGIN Italy/Germany PERIOD Mid-twentieth century MARK Imperial structure, FH...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Oval Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique gilt mirror was created in France, circa 1870. Oval in shape, the mirror features a decorative shell cartouche flanked with foliage decor, discrete engraved flor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Parquetry & Marquetry Corner Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Parquetry and Marquetry Corner Cabinet. Lock and key present and functional. Measures 28" in width, 23" in depth and 57" in height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Carved and Gilt Mirror, French, circa 1760
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV hand carved and gilt boudoir mirror with parcel gray painting. Having a tied ribbon cartouche above a pair of love birds with tasseled cord and...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Foxed Mirror
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 18th Century Louis XV giltwood mirror. The rectangular mercury plate within a moulded surround set within further mirrored borders, with foliate giltwood clasps to the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Late 19th-Early 20th C. Large Scale Walnut French Dressing Cabinet With Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible ensemble acting as its own complete sitting room. A large scale carved walnut cabinet in the Louis XV style with double beveled mirrored doors for the deep side compart...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

E. 1900's Antique French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin' Cabinet, Vitrine!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous E. 1900's Antique French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin' Cabinet, Vitrine!! Antique Vitrine, Display Cabinet, French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin', Mahogany, Marble Top...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany

French Rococo Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Rococo Louis XV style wall mirror featuring foliate swags and carved roses France, Late 20th Century Giltwood frame, with mirror glass Measures: 20"W x 4"D x 33"H Very...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Walnut Buffet with Unusual Open Center For Display Great Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Walnut Buffet with an unusual open center section to display your favorite items. In our 30-plus years of importing French Antiques, we have only seen a handful of thi...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Steel

Antique French Louis XV Style Marquetry Drop-leaf Sewing Work Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A charming Belle Époque period French marquetry drop-leaf sewing stand work table (today, it would make for a wonderful side table, sofa table or hall console, bedside nightstand or ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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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

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Minton Spidell Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Tables
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Minton Spidell Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Tables Crafted by Minton Spidell at the end of the 20th century, these beautiful square tables stand on elegant cabriole ...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Chocolate Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage French Louis XV style commode newly painted in a super high gloss dark chocolate finish. This "lacquer-like" cabinet has a grey marble top, two drawers and bronze ormolu de...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Fine Carved French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Marble Top Console Sofa Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly carved, parcel gilt marble top sofa or console table. Because its carved on it's back it can be a true sofa table and stand in the middle of a room. The quality of...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Griotte Marble

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

Marble Top Mahogany Table
Located in Huntington, NY
Marble Top Mahogany Table, Louis XV Style Quadruped & Column Base on Brass Castors With Gilt-Bronze Galley & Gray Marble Top.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Large Set of French Louis XV Style Porcelain Tableware with Pink and Blue
Located in Dallas, TX
A large set of French porcelain tableware in the Louis XV style with a white ground with pink and blue floral and gilt edging. This set consist of 26 9" plates, 15 8.25"plates, 11 ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

Louis XV style cornucopia mirror in wood and gilding, Spain 1950s
Located in La xara, VC
Buying a Louis XV style cornucopia mirror in wood and gilding is appealing because: • Exquisite Craftsmanship and Artistic Detail: These mirrors feature intricate hand-carved wood f...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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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

Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Round Dining Table 3 Leaves
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Bronze ormolu. 30 1/2" h x 47 1/2" diameter. 3 - 14 3/4" leaves. Condition Chips in veneers of leaves. Surface scratches. Oxidation. Finish loss. Veneer bubbling.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

20th Century Pair of French Carved Walnut Chairs in Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of French carved walnut dining chairs in style of Louis XV. Both with hand-caned seats and backs. The chairs are raised on elegantly carved cabriole front legs and could be sol...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble. The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind The style of this antique mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Fantastic Pair of Carved Ebonized Gilded French Louis XV Style Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is not simply a pair of side chairs. They are a representation of what side chairs can be when depicted as an artform. The carving and detail of the ebonized lacquer contrasting...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Belgian Oak Armoire, circa 1820
Located in Evergreen, CO
Crafted in Liege, Belgium in the early-19th century, the beauty of solid, quarter sawn oak is prominently displayed on the raised panels of the sides and on the doors of this substan...
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1820s Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Nutwood, Giltwood

Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful compact and antique fireplace of Carrara marble from Italy! This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and has 'trois coquilles', a large shell in the middle of the front p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Settees
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of giltwood Louis XV style upholstered settees. Caned seat backs and arms. Features highly decorative carvings of floral and foliage motifs on frame of settees. Newly...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Buffet "Deux Corps"
Located in Austin, TX
Step back in time with the allure of the 18th century through this remarkable French Louis XV Style Oak Buffet "Deux Corps". Adorned with intricate floral motifs, this buffet embodie...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Antique Louis XVI Style Pair of Bronze / Brass Vitrine Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
This early antique Louis XVI style bronze / brass vitrine cabinets or nightstands are simply stunning and constructed of the finest quality. The bronze mounts of Fine form with a sin...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite French occasional table made of rosewood with ormolu mounts and a marble top. The inset red marble top is banded with brass over a curvy, scalloped rosewood apron. The table...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French 20th Century Louis XV chest of drawers
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / chest of drawers / wood / Louis XV / Mid-century / Vintage A graceful French off white chest of drawers in Louis XV style. This chest was elegantly adorned with luxu...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

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

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Tric Trac Table with Mahogany Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut tric trac game backgammon table from the 19th century, with mahogany inlaid top, single drawer and cabriole legs. Created in France during the 19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

Set of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Set of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces By Gherardo Degli Albizzi Beautifully cast in the traditional manner with all the sumptuous movement of the Rococo period, having three...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil recently upholstered. The painted gold frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship and feature intricate cross h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have a lovely aged patina to the gilt wood finish and are ready for your new upholstery. We have 2 pair of these beautiful chairs available. Generously sized for the U.S. market! Louis Delanois (1731–1792) was a Parisian menuisier who specialized in seat furniture...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Chest
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble top chest. This was made in France and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of great quality and is a lovely size, perfect for use as a bedside ches...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine antique French Louis XV giltwood mirror. This piece has a gorgeous crest at the top and a floral pattern with a beaded inner border. So pretty! Circa 1870
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Marble Top Floral Marquetry Inlaid Mahogany Commode / Credenza
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enrich your living space with this Early 19th Century Commode / Credenza, an exquisite piece designed in the French Louis XV style. This commode is not just a functional storage unit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Transitional French Louis XV Art Nouveau Figural Paint Decorated Ladies Vanity
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The piece is transitional towards Art Nouveau with the asymmetrical design. The incredible painted and carved cherub and putti themes are superbly done. The piece is part of an entir...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock. The finely chased ormolu body, with its original two-tone mercury gilt, centered with a circular enameled porcelain clock face with Roman and Arabic numeral dials and inscribed 'A. Thomas - Fabt de Bronze - 56, Rue de Turenne - Paris', surmounted with a pair of playful seated cherubs amidst clouds and wreaths, the case crowned with a figure of a Gallic Rooster (Coq Gaulois...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XV Style Bureau Plat or Writing Desk with Bronze Mounts
Located in Barntrup, DE
This fine Louis XV-style desk has a leather top framed by bronze borders. The writing desk is raised on cabriole legs headed by floral and leaf cast mounts that have finely finished ...
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1950s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marquetry Secretary Chest with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant, antique "Secretaire a Battant" in an office or a bedroom. Crafted in Paris circa 1920, the tall fruitwood secretary stands on cabriole legs ending with bronze sabots feet over a scalloped apron. The cabinet features intricate marquetry and parquetry decor, decorative bronze mounts, and is topped with a black marble top. The cabinet has classical and straight lines, and many useful compartments, including four large drawers across the front (one at the top, three at the bottom). The cabinet has a center door decorated with floral motifs, which pulls down to reveal a fully outfitted inside theater. The inside has five drawers, (including a large one at the top and bottom), and a wide open niche for books and letters...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Serpentine Display Armoire ~ Bookcase is an amazing example of expert craftsmanship and design! The casework features serpentine sides, a boldly ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Winged Bergere and Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
A French Louis XV style winged bergere with a matching ottoman all with a charming painted finish of cream and light blue.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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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