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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
18th Century French Louis XV 'Fruits of the Summer' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV period 'Fruits of the Summer' fireplace fireback. With two horns of plenty, a sunflower and other greenery. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XV Style Ladies Writing Desk / Marquetry Details
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully-crafted Louis XV style ladies writing desk with marquetry design details and slant open front. The writing desk is in good vintage condition with minor wear consistent wi...
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Mid-20th Century European Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV period andirons / fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Throne Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning pair of 19th Century French Louis XV style high back throne chairs with a gilt finish. Upholstered in loom woven tapestry with a lovely floral design. Generally in good co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French Provençal table / small desk / game table- Louis XV period - France XVIII
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Tea table / small desk / games table / Provençal table, Louis XV period in solid cherry wood resting on four curved legs, with a scalloped and molded belt opening to a small drawer. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Inlaid Marquetry Side Tables or Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of French Louis XV style inlaid marquetry side tables or nightstands with ormolu accents, two dovetailed drawers and gorgeous i...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Petite Painted Italian Commode / Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small painted Louis XV style painted commode/side table.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Burled Walnut Inlaid Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This commode is an elegant, sophisticated example of 19th century craftsmanship inspired by the classic Louis XV style. Crafted from beautifully figured, veneered walnut wood, the co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Pair of Mahogany Nightstands with Kidney Shape and Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of mahogany nightstands with kidney shape and two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Louis XV Style Ottoman. This lovely French Louis XV style ottoman or bench is painted a cream color with gilt accents. It is currently upholstered in tapestry but easi...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Tapestry, Wood

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Giltwood

Large Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze French Louis XV Style Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
This is an especially sumptuous pair. Each base is pierced with stylised acanthus and en rocaille. The stems are modelled with putti in a leafy arbour and support five arms around a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Tiered Marquetry Marble Top Side Table w/ Bronze Ormolu Gallery
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French Louis XV style tiered marquetry and inlays with marble top side table. Features Bronze Ormolu Gallery on bottom and top tiers. Bronze mounted ornaments on sides and legs. Three convenient drawers with original French drawer pulls...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Shapely and robust 18th Century French two-drawer commode with brass handles, escutcheons, and key. The distressed blue and cream finish has been ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Elm

20th Century Louis XV Inlaid Wood Game Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Louis XV style 1940s game table in inlay walnut, the legs are long and slender. The decoration is on each side so you can plac...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

'Commode Médallier' After Antoine Gaudreaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair. This is a histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Hardwood

Floral Swag - A French Classic Louis XV Style Caned Bed by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Floral Swag Bed is a beautifully handcrafted statement piece in the classic French Louis XV Corbeille style. Featuring its signature rounded corners, the bed’s curved headboard a...
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2010s British Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Original Antique Print After Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 1912
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Greuze Photogravure On good quality wove paper Published by Hutchinson & Co. , London. 1912 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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1910s English Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Paper

Pair of French provincial Louis XV-Style Bombe’ walnut chest of drawers
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome pair of walnut cabinets in the louis XV style Makes a great presentation as a pair of bedside chests or As a pair in a family room or living area. They have a casual B...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Commode with Carrara Marble is the stylish way to provide both an elegant surface and convenient storage in any room! The luxurious Carrara marble wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Louis XV style walnut cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs, resting on weels, are curved and end with casters. The ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Early French Louis XV French Carved Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and comfortable French Louis XV carved armchair or fauteuil newly upholstered in neutral French linen. Carved reeded legs and arms add to the elegance of this chair, which can be used as a head dining chair...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa 1870. Recently re-silvered, the tray wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silver Plate

Coffee Table Made In Mahogany With Carvings From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique mahogany coffee table, dating from around the 1880s, is a beautiful example of 19th-century craftsmanship and design. The ta...
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1880s Danish Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair Of Louis XV Style Floral Marquetry And Gilt Bronze Side Tables
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rich ornamentation of finely chiseled gilded bronze, gray Saint Anne marble top. Opening two drawers on the front, one drawer on one side and a retractable shelf revealing a top ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Kingwood Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) kingwood 2 door vitrine display cabinet with shaped glass sides and rust marble top
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Provincial Antique Marble Top Walnut Commodes Late 19th century antique pair of Louis XV style marble top commodes .Each of the wal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French 1890s Inlaid Louis XV Bronze Mounted French-Polished Writing Table Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular fully restored and French-polished inlaid marquetry inlaid mixed woods French marquetry Desk or library table. The desk ha...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Marquetry Side Tables with Gilt Metal Mounts
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique pair of 19th century Marquetry side tables with gilt metal mounts. Raised on four elegant legs with feet ending in brass amulets. There are two drawers in front of each table ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror Unique piece purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror

Romweber French Rococo Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Parcel Painted Dresser, 1930s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style three drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gilt details,...
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1930s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The polylobed mounts are finely decorated with flowery baskets, a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Venetian Painted Side Table, 18th c
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful hand-painted Venetian table has a yellow ground with green scrolls and red foliate decoration. It has a scalloped apron and stands on cabriole legs. The top has a pain...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Canvas, Pine

Six Antique French Louis XV Balloon Back Maple Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six late 19th-century country French provincial dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid mapl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Maple

Important 18th Century French Horn and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock Signed Marchand
Located in Rome, IT
An early Louis XV green stained horn and gilt bronze-mounted bracket clock, the clock second quarter of 18th century, the dial inscribed 'Causard Her du Roy a l...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV 1790s Walnut Commode Sauteuse with Two Drawers and Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV walnut commode Sauteuse from the late 18th century, with two drawers, bronze Rococo hardware, cabriole legs and small proportions. Created at the end of the reign o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Fireplace of Carrara Marble with Steel Inset included
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Step back in time with our Antique French Carrara Marble Fireplace, a true gem that reflects the elegance of days gone by. The Carrara marble gives this fireplace a timeless splendor, and the beautiful cast iron insert adds a chic detail that enhances the classic look. This fireplace is not only a functional element for warmth, but also a stylish addition to any interior. Every detail is carefully crafted to ensure a sophisticated look. Add a touch of French charm to your space with this antique fireplace, where classic design and timeless beauty come together in perfect harmony. fireplace The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is made easier because the chimneys are already pre-assembled. Antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep luster. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Renzo van...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Sauteuse
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant and sophisticated antique French Louis XV style kingwood parquetry marble-top commode sauteuse. Born in France in the 19th century, exquisitely hand-crafted in luxurious 18...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Marble Pillar/Column in Antique Louis XV Style Bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century marble pillar/column in Louis XV style green marble with bronze bases and capitals. Rectangular, profiled cover plate. Partially turned column shaft extremely decorative...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Cane Back Cream Dining Chairs- Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) side chairs, distressed white washed beige finish, cane backs, nice...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful fireplace to place around the chimney.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and a polished brass rim on top and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water fr...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Louis XV Armchairs By Jean-René Nadal L'Ainé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive pair of French armchairs displays the splendor and elegance of the Louis XV period. Crafted by the famed ébéniste Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733-1783), the chairs are e...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Gilt Wood & Painted Louis XV Style Bedside Tables/Chest of Drawers
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of hand-carved French, Louis XV, style bedside tables/small chest of drawers with a handsome bombe style curved shape. The pieces are hand-finished in a French Blue/Grey with ...
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2010s British Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Baroque Louis XV Style Antiqued Gold Wall or Console Mirror, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
a distinguished pair of French Baroque Louis XV style mirrors. Each mirror showcases a scalloped design, crowned with a majestic acanthus at the top, exuding an air of regal sophisti...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

A Very Good Louis XV Period Panelled Buffet Bas in Oak, France Circa 1740
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & diminutive 18th century Louis XV oak buffet bas, demonstrating superior form & exacting proportions. The panelled case showing traditional peg-joined mortise & teno...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XV style corner console in gilded wood and Breche marble top, 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style corner console in carved, molded and gilded wood. A rich decoration of foliage and volutes on a lozenge background forms the foot of this console table. The top of the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Leather Top and Brass Mounted Desk in the Manner of Baker
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 30in W: 49in D: 24 1/2in This French Louis XV Style Leather Top Desk In The Manner of Baker is a lovely piece of furniture that is a great example of quality furnitu...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880 Hearth dimensions: 79.5 x 115cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Louis XV Display Case Vitrine
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Exceptional Louis XV Style Display Case...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Display Case Vitrine
Louis XV Display Case Vitrine
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Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Plank Seat Hall Chairs on Cabriole Legs, 1800s
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French walnut plank seat hall chairs on cabriole legs in the Louis XV taste. The tall chair backs frame a shaped central back splat which terminate in a shoe at the base of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Romweber French Louis XV Flame Mahogany Nightstands, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with carved cabriole legs, and original b...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, vintage Boulle mantel clock was created in France, circa 1950. Standing on the original base, the clock has bronze scrolled feet and decorative mounts; it features an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Portuguese Bleached Walnut Console Table, 18th Century
Located in Carmine, TX
Console table hand-made in Portugal in the late 1700s using walnut and pegged construction. The table has beautiful proportions and character, and despite its light color, it has dep...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Paint

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Parclose Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th Century or earlier Louis XV style parclose giltwood mirror with etched floral and foliage detail.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French deconstructed Louis XV style daybed of very elegant proportions, sitting on cabriole legs with hoof feet.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

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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