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: 1930s
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Bedside End Table Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
"A lovely nightstand or accent table by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Crafted from French Walnut in Louis XV styling. Features a rectangular form with open cubby flanked by fl...
Category
1930s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Carved Benches c. 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French painted Louis XV style benches standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. The benches are newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of '8' French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (8) French Louis XV style dining chairs in a bleached walnut wood. The chairs are newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs, newly upholstered in an Orientalist linen with lime green accents.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Crème French Gilded Trumeau Mirror Louis XV Mirror Made in Italy
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Italian made French Louis XV crème painted and gold leaf mirror. The mirror is in good original condition. The mirror measures 59 tall x 38 wide x 2 inches deep.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Bergere Wing Chair, Louis XV Style, in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere wing chair, Louis XV style, in patinated wood, circa 1930.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Antique French Burr Walnut Nest of Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French style walnut nest of tables with burr walnut tops, dating from around the 1930’s period.
The quality is superb, they are beautifully constructed with cris...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Style Inlay Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Louis XV style furniture, 1930s. The fine rosewood inlaid wood. Refined and rich inlay work of floral taste on each side of the piece of furniture. Particular rounded shape. On the f...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vase in Porcelain with Ormolu Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of porcelain with ormolu bronze. Probably did by the very famous manufacture of samson porcelain.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Table, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XV style table, made of walnut in the 1930s.
Dimensions:
Height 79 cm / 31.1 in; width 61 cm / 24.01 in; length 91 cm / 35.82 in.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930
good general condition, some wear on the fabric.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Wingback Armchairs w/ Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved bleached walnut wingback armchairs w/ matching ottomans. The chairs and ottomans stand on cabriole legs with rams head feet. The ch...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Painted Louis XV Style Canape in Navy Gingham Linen
Located in London, GB
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in subtle greens and yellows, newly upholstered in navy gingham linen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
A very fine bronze and crystal Louis XV style "Cage" chandelier by Baccarat.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine bronze and crystal Louis XV style "Cage" chandelier by Baccarat.
France, circa 1930. 6 lights
Dimensions: Height 27 1/2", diameter 19"
NI896.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Beautiful Set of Four Large French Bronze Sconces ( two are sold )
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and rare set of four large French bronze sconces, the patina is much nicer in person.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Italian Louis XV Style Inlaid Walnut Cabinet with Writing Desk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Elegant cabinet in precious inlaid walnut 1930s. This cabinet is characterized by a refined inlay work with neoclassical decorations. The inlay is made using many different precious ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930
good general condition, some wear on the fabric.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Continental Hand Carved Walnut French Style Settee
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stylish high arm hand carved walnut French Louis XV style loveseat newly recovered in grayish sage and pale blues cut velvet fabric. Wonderful ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Serpentine Shaped Painted and Parcel-Gilt Console with Marble Top, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Serpentine shaped painted and parcel-gilt console with carved center cartouche flanked by swirling acanthus leaves. The console stands on four cabriole legs that end in ram's ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Marble-Top Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine iron and marble-top table, circa 1930.
Dimensions:
D 41"
H 30.5"
W 68.5"
ARD.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair of Painted French Armchairs Fauteuils with Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Superb pair of French vintage fauteuil armchairs having painted carved wood frames and wonderful Fortuny upholstery. Arm height 25".
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Hump Back Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style carved walnut double hump back settee loveseat. Item features unique double hump back with one end slightly raised, tight sol...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI, Round Gueridons, Satinwood, Bronze, Rams Motif, France, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Large and Impressive Louis XV style marble-top tables or guerdons with rams heads. A spectacular pair of Louis XV style circular end tables. Each bronze claw foot leading to ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Oakwood Nightstand or Side Table
Located in Barntrup, DE
Charming French Louis XV style nightstand or side table made of oak. The scalloped top shelf above open recess with a single drawer. Raised on graceful cabriole legs.
Dimensions: hei...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Five-Light Bronze Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite French Bronze Chandelier from the 1930s measuring only 14.5" in diameter with a very nice gently aged patina to the metal. Thoro...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Two-Light Bronze Sconces
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Louis XV French Rococo style two-arm sconces. Curvy asymmetrical acanthus leaf-like bronze scrolls in Classic French Rococo style. Each arm has sockets for E14 size light bul...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Walnut Table with Bronze Mounts, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XV-style table with bronze mounts, the 1930s
This elegant Louis XV-style table or writing desk is made of walnut with a veneered walnut parquetry design and elegant bron...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Country Louis XV Style Finely Carved Round Back Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Early 20th Century French Country / Louis XV Style Finely Carved Walnut Armchairs with Round Backs. Chairs features ornately carved solid wood frames, cabriole legs, ribbon c...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern featuring six glass panels with handcut starburst ornamentation. 3 lights.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconce
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
French Louis XV style gilt bronze sconce.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Green & Gold Carved Drape Floral Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century French Louis XV style green and gold carved wood etched glass wall mirror. Item features a solid carved wood frame with arched drape pediment, green and gold paint...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Glass
Antique French Onyx and Brass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique French onyx and brass coffee table, dating from the 1930’s.
It is of excellent quality and is a very useful size. The onyx top is absolutely stunning...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Louis XV Style Black Lacquer Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique Louis XV style writing desk, crafted in France in the early 1900's. This stunning piece of furniture features all original brass ornaments, reflecting the intricate...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French walnut armchairs. They were made in France and date from around the 1930’s.
The quality is outstanding, the solid walnut frames have beautifully cr...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Carved Walnut Louis XV Small Scale Settee Canape, Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame. Upholstered. Measures: 38 3/4" H x 47 1/4" W x 26" D. Seat height 20".
Condition
Scratches. Finish loss. Stains and tears to upholstery. Splits and chips in wood.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Chest of Drawers c. 1930’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French early 20th century chest of drawers in bleached walnut. The chest has three large drawers for storage and have the original bronze hardware. The chest is detailed with a grace...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Green and Gold Carved Drape Floral Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century French Louis XV style green and gold carved wood etched glass wall mirror. Item features a solid carved wood frame with arched drape pediment, distressed green and...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
10-Light French Louis XV Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10-light French Louis XV style crystal beaded chandelier, circa 1930s. The chandelier is adorned with etched cut pendulum shaped crystals and garlands of English cut beads throughout...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Crystal Beaded Louis XV Style Chandelier, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French twelve-light double tier crystal beaded gilt metal chandelier adorned with star cut crystals and strands of crystal garlands throughout. The fixture has been newly rewired wit...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Painted Chandelier, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French wrought iron eight-light chandelier that has been newly rewired with drip wax candle covers. The finish depicts both remnants of gold leaf and celadon paint throughout. Variou...
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century French Iron and Portoro Mable Console Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant hand wrought iron base with delicate detailing including ringlets, flowers and leaves. Hammered metal fleur de leis border along with serpentine legs. In original condition. Marble recently polished. Pair it with your mirror or with my Oscar Bach mirror.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron, 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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