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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
A Large French Louis XV style Painted Bergere, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This comfortable chair envelops you with the rounded back, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushion all supported by short cabriole front legs and flaring back legs. Recently reupho...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Tulipwood Marquetry Ormolu Bureau Plat Writing Table
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique 19th century French Louis XV tulipwood and marquetry, ormolu mounted bureau plat, serpentine shaped writing table, circa 1880. The table having an inset brown & red hu...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

A pair of French Louis XV painted open armchairs, 18th C.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Having nicely carved and molded frames with rounded crests, padded backs, arms and seats, supported by shaped aprons and cabriole legs.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Period 1750s Painted Communication Doors with Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV period painted communication doors from the mid 18th century, with molded panels and iron hardware. Created in France during the reign of Louis XV le Bien-A...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Fine Quality Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style 19th Century Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a genuine 19th century French Louis XV daybed with a fantastic carved walnut frame. The daybed has a custom-made mattress and box spring and has two cylindrical pillows. The ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French Louis XV armchairs exemplifies the graceful elegance and craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Crafted from walnut, the frames feature beautifully ha...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Regency Louis XV Bureau De Pente Ladies Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Regency Louis XV style bureau de pente roll top ladies writing desk In the manner of Vernis Martin France, Circa 1920s Mahogany, with hand-painted scene,...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ebonized and Gilded Chinoiserie Karges Leather Top Writing Executuve Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb French Louis XV style Chinoiserie desk by the country's finest furniture manufacturer Karges. Karges of Evansville, Indiana has always made the best furniture our co...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Outstanding French 1870s era Louis XV Thibaut Velvet Damask White Painted Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an eye-popping color combination of aqua blue velvet on gray Thibaut damask over a fantastic carved robust French frame. The frame has been newly painted in an off-white that...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Damask, Mahogany

19th Century, Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras
Located in IT
19th Century Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras Dimensions: cm H 82 x W 50 x D 34. Base 35 x 34 cm This pair of large candelabras was made in France in the 19th century from chased and gilded bronze, adorned with heron figures and floral decorations in hand-painted polychrome porcelain. Executed in the Louis XV style, they feature a pierced gilded bronze base with rocaille motifs, consisting of scrolls and phytomorphic elements. On the base rest the porcelain heron...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Buffet Cabinet in Cherrywood
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful 18th century French buffet/ sideboard in cherry wood with rounded bevel-edged, rectangular top resting on a base with two drawers over two cabinet doors. This graceful bu...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Steel

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

Pair of Vintage Bombe Commodes
Located in Denton, TX
Nice pair of 1940's Bomb'e dressers that can also be used as nightstands. Hand painted within the last few years in a light gray, some minor scuffs add to the rustic feel of this Ico...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Antique Louis XV Style Marquetry & Marble End Tables, Set of 2
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Louis XV Style, solid carved wood end tables with decorative parquetry veneer Cast metal corner hardware, handles and feet in a gilt g...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style eight-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream and ...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular French Amboyna Burl and Gold Dore' Bronze Marble Top Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and superbly crafted sideboard. Look at the marble top and the unique symphony of browns, reds, cream and off-white hues. The piece is made of solid walnut with...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Griotte Marble

Large Unique Pair of rock crystal French Louis XV cage chandeliers H300cm W18Ocm
Located in London, GB
Amazing French of antique grand rock crystal chandeliers in the Louis XV style. Original circa 1910 Gilt bronze frame with 80 lights, with a lovely aged finish, redressed in rock cr...
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Mid-20th Century British Louis XV Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distress Painted Curved Glass Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Green Distress Painted Curved Glass Curio Cabinet. Item features a mint green and white painted finish with pa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Baker Furniture Dutch Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Collector's Edition" USA, Circa 1980s Burled walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

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

Pair Matched Pair Karges Carved French Louis XV Style Sofas Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a super-rare pair of matched Karges of Evansville, Indiana sofas in the Louis XV taste. The pair has a fantastic pair of frames that are hand-carved as Karges is world famous...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Settee. Made of Circassian Walnut with scrolled arms over eight carved and molded legs with cross stretchers. Recently reupholstered, great proporti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

Rare Original French Normandy Chipped Milk-Paint Wedding Marriage Armoire 1800s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, ENTIRELY ORIGINAL Milk-painted distressed finish (time-worn) with no damage or issues beyond 200 years of age and patina. Look at the incredible chippy creamy white...
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1820s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wire

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

Century Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Bombay Dresser or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Georgian or Chippendale style bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved mahogany, with original brass hardwa...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian Black Noir de Mazy marble original vintage chimney piece of the end of the 19th century. Monumental, grand and in great condition. Measurements: 172 cm Exterior Width 67,72 I...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

French Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood and Parquetry Vanity Dressing Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted kingwood and satinwood parquetry dressing table or coiffeuse, late 19th century. Incredibly luxurious petite dressing table...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

White Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Louis XV fireplace mantel in Carrara white marble Beautiful antique Louis XV fireplace mantel. Very fine carved 19th century Louis XV mantelpiece from Paris. Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Carrara Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Slant Front Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th Century Louis XV French marquetry bureau de pente, or slant front desk, made with veneers of mahogany, rosewood and tulipwood with oak as a secondary wood. Slant front opens ...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French Early 20th Century Coffee Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful Coffee Table with its original paint and marble top.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

1980s French Louis XV Style Serpentine Brass Ormolu Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This French style desk embodies the refined elegance of the Louis XV style, making it a timeless addition to any space. Crafted from solid wood, the desk features a gracefully shape ...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Pair French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Bergère Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of carved walnut Louis XV bergere chairs in a merlot upholstery. The chairs are from the 1950-60s era and are cripsly carved and in good vintage condition. T...
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1960s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Demi-Lune Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful demi-lune bedside cabinet, with elegant serpentine front and two drawers. This practical and attractive commode echoes the Louis XV style, and features two capacious draw...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of time-worn distressed paint decorated pair of wingchairs. The chairs feature gorgeous lines and very sophisticated design and upholstery. The finish is fantastic and is completely original. They were made in France and date to the 1890s era and are in good used antique condition. Dimensions: 41.5 inches high x 30 inches wide x 35 inches deep. Seat height 18 inches
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Bressan Wardrobe / Cabinet, 18th Century, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Bresse cabinet from the 18th century. It is made of various fruit woods. It opens in front of two doors whose panels are carved of curves and counter-curves.The overflowing ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

20th Century Louis XV Gilt Console with Marble Top (Pair available)
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is one of a pair of early 20th century French Louis XV style consoles. The rouge marble top is over a carved, pierced frieze, flanked by carved cabriole legs joined by a pierc...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: French Materials: Carved Wood Condition: Newly Upholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1940’s $4,5...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Elaborately Paint Decorated Venetian Creme Paint Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are marvelous and whimsical! Look at the amazing faux marble paint decorated tops and the incredible figures of jesters, satrys, and lions. The painting is so magnificent and w...
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1910s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Mahogany & Birdseye Maple Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century French Louis XV style serpentine marble commode / Chest of Drawers / Dresser. Made from mahogany with birdseye maple and hand painted floral details. Features four dov...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 51.25 tall x 28 wide x 1.5 thick. dates to the 1940s. Good used condition.
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Louis XV Kingwood Marquetry Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding example of 18th century Louis XV commode with beautiful marquetry work and exquisite marble top. This commode features five separate drawers with bronze ormolu mounts.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood

18th Century French Louis XV Bonnetiere, Armoire
Located in Carmel, CA
Louis XV walnut bonnetiere with original lock and decorative face plate, hinges and key. This handsome one door cabinet has a recessed panel with scrolls, wheat and cricket detail. T...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of upholstered French bergère chairs in a beautiful upholstery with great frames of large scale. Measures 39....
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware. M...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere in Yellow Upholstery with Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a clean pair of French Louis XV Style Bergere chairs in good condition with bright yellow upholstery with charming blue flowers embroidered into the upholstery. The frames ar...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vitrine Table
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful and very fine French gilt-bronze mounted vitrine / display case table with elegant silk tufted interior, having a high quality solid wood frame, exquisitely finished in l...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Giltwood Console Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style gilt wood (gold Leaf) console table with marble top, circa 1910. With a Carrara marble top with nicely detailed front and side edges, foliate carved frieze, ca...
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1910s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Vintage French Louis XV Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wall Hanging Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century French Louis XV Style Mahogany wall mirror. Features a rectangular shaped framed with contoured and arched top with neoclassical ribboned accents and French medallions....
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20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

20th Century French Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French bergère is an elegant representation of the Louis XV style, known for its graceful curves and refined ornamentation. The frame of the chair is crafted from c...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Beech, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Carved Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV Carved Vitrine ~ Curio Cabinet will make a splendid display case for your most cherished family heirlooms and collectibles. Hand-crafted and meticulously car...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Walnut

Fine Pair Silk Upholstered Maison Jansen Attributed Large Scale Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning pair of French-made Maison Jansen Attributed pair of oversized bergere chairs. The chairs are hand-made and mortice and tenon construction as you can see the pins ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silk, Walnut

Eight 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs in Light Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight late 19th-century French dining chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid walnut wood, these chairs show...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cotton, Walnut

Ralph Lauren Louis XV Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Ralph Lauren Louis XV Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 20 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 20 inches We take our photos ...
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20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Larger-than-King Size French Folding Antique Carved Louis XV Bed Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is definitely not a bed for everyone. This is a bed for someone who wants something EVEN LARGER than a stand or California king size bed which is usually 76 x 80. The bed is made of multiple parts and a custom-made mattress will be required to be made and many manufactures can do this at no extra expense when you buy a new mattress...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19thc French Louis XV Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Beaded Pendant Lighting Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Antique Louis XV style Cut Crystal Beaded Ceiling Pendant Lighting Chandelier in Dore Gilt Bronze. This fixture gives off stunnin...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

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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