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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
20th Century Inlaid Walnut and Boxwood Italian Louis XV Style Dresser, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian chest of drawers from the mid-20th century. Moved and rounded furniture in Louis XV style veneered and inlaid in walnut and boxwood. Dresser of beautiful line and pleasant fu...
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1960s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Boxwood, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Walnut Console Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Louis XV Period Console Table in Walnut with Cabriole legs ending in a hoof foot. Carved and paneled shaped Frieze with a single drawer. Provence, France ca. 1760. Excellent color ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Large Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and impressive original antique French clock by Louis Japy. It is beautifully made in gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimps...
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19th Century French Antique 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

LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century finished in various woods, two drawers and two drawers. Bulged box on the front and sides. Applications in golden bronze. Marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Burled Wood Peacock Carved Full Bed
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Gorgeous French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Burled Wood Peacock Carved Full Bed Dimensions : 56.5" Wide X 82" Long X 51" Tall This gorgeous bed was made in the early 20th century and h...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Style French Serpentine Front Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style commode with serpentine front made of solid walnut with walnut veneer top and oak as a secondary wood. Two dovetailed drawers with brass hardware, no key. A n...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Style 3-Door Enfilade Buffet from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful rendering in the style of Louis XV, this bleached oak buffet is considered an enfilade since it has more than two doors. Hand-carved in the 1800s, the original finish has...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades Dimensions : 38" Tall X 18" Wide X 18" Deep This gorgeous chandelier was made in the early 20th centu...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French commode made of solid walnut with an arbalète, or crossbow front and serpentine sides. Two deep dovetailed drawers with original bronze hardware. Locks a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Lacquered and Veneered Bureau de Dame, 18th to 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Petite in stature with three slides over two drawers. Probably originally had a superstructure because there are visible patches where something would have been attached. It might al...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Hardwood

LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, end 19thCentury/20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, end 19thCentury/20th Century Facaded with rosewood and other wood, with 3 drawers. Marble top. Hardware in bronze applications. Signs of use....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century Breche Marble Top French Polished Commode Dresser
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Best 3 Drawer Breche Marble French Polished Restored Commode Dresser C1890 MINT Measures 45 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 36 inches tall. This is a breathtaking French-made 1890s ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood

Set of Three Wall Light Sconce Bronze Louis XV Style Acanthus Leaf, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A nice set of three sconces with 2 light sources, made of bronze with decoration of acanthus leaves. Each fixture requires two European E14 candelabra bulbs, each up to 40 watts. The...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

MID 18th CENTURY VENETIAN LOUIS XV MIRROR
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid and refined mirror in carved pine wood and gilded with pure gold leaf. The frame features intricate patterns and floral curls that lend a touch of elegance and sophisticatio...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Two-Tiered Vitrine is a marvel of the furniture maker's art! Hand-crafted from dense, old-growth oak, hand-rolled glass and hand-forged brass, it harks b...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
LOUIS XV STYLE CHEST OF DRAWERS French, 19th Century paneled in various woods, with three drawers. Bulged box on the front and sides. Applications in golden bronze. Marble top. Sign...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Lois Xv Magnificent Rich Antique Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Step into the lush world of antique grandeur with this enchanting fireplace surround in the refined Louis XVI style. Carved from precious Carrara marble, this centerpiece exudes time...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XV Style Bombe Commode Chest with Green Marble Style Top This vintage Louis XV style chest exudes elegance with its green marble style top and burled satin wood...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mounted Kingwood Dining Set 8 Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Late 19th Century French Bronze Mounted Kingwood Dining Set 8 Chairs Dimensions : Chairs - 38.5" Tall X 18.25" Wide X 17" Deep SH - 20.25" Dining Table - 110" Long X 51" Deep X 29....
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​French Style Bronze 18 Light Chandelier By Mariner Model 18430 Royal Heritage Dimensions : 42" Wide X 42" Tall X 41" Deep This chandelier is made by Mariner and is the model 18430...
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2010s Spanish Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of 3-light bronze wall sconces in Louis XV style 1940s
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of 3-light bronze wall sconces in Louis XV style 1940s The sconces are electrified, although the system is always best reviewed. Measures: Height cm 50 Width 30 cm Depth 1...
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1940s Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant Louis XV gilt bronze and crystal chandelier. Featuring gorgeous scrolling arms with leaves and a decorative base. Exceptional quality! Circa 1880
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Exceptional pair of rock crystal chandeliers in the classic Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
An exceptional pair of rock crystal chandeliers in the classical Louis XV style with unusual dimensions of 2.4m in height, 1.2m diameter. Each chandelier is composed of 45 main light...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XV Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Oak Dressing Table with Full Length Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Get ready to start your day or night out at this stunning, oak dressing table. Crafted in the late-19th century, it has so much to brag about. Its full length mirror and hinged, tri-...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Comò intagliato Luigi XV, con due cassetti mossi e intagliati del 1700
Located in Cesena, FC
Comò intagliato Luigi XV Epoca : Prima metà del Settecento Comò intagliato Luigi XV, con due cassetti mossi e intagliati sul massello di Noce. Di origine emiliana (Italia) della met...
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1720s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Rockford Burled Walnut & Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Liquor China Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Rockford Burled Walnut Satinwood Inlaid Louis XV Style Liquor China Cabinet Dimensions : 70" Tall X 45" Wide X 21" Deep This gorgeous china cabinet was made in Rockford Illinois i...
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1920s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands will make an incredibly elegant addition to your room! Finished on all four sides, they're great as end tables in a la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

20th Century Inlaid Veneered Wood Italian Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian commode from the mid-20th century. High quality furniture in Louis XV style inlaid and veneered in walnut, rosewood, maple, walnut and fruitwood. Chest of drawers with three ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

19th C. Joseph E. Zwiemer Kingwood, Satine and Bois de Bout Marquetry Tea Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED KINGWOOD, SATINE AND BOIS DE BOUT MARQUETRY TEA-TABLE BY JOSEPH-EMMANUEL ZWIENER (GERMAN-FRENCH, 1848-1925), PARIS, LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY. UNDERSIDE OF LO...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Set of Six Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Oak Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine sturdy set of six Louis XV style scrollwork and foliate carved oak dining chairs with foliate upholstery. The set dates to the late 19th century and is in very good overall co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Louis XV polychrome dresser 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty little polychrome sideboard 18th century loyis xv opening with 2 doors
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Pair Of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil armchairs. Chairs feature carved and shaped walnut frames, a serpentine skirt, and carved cabriole legs. Chairs also feature tacked red leather backs ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Leather, Textile

Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Silk Striped Tufted Club Chair
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Early 2000s American Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Edward F. Caldwell Massive Patinated Bronze Triton Figural 5-Light Sconces, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Patinated Bronze Triton Figural Five-Light Sconces, attributed to Edward F Caldwell And Co, New York 20th Century. This pair is large ...
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20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Inlaid Side Cabinet
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Satinwood Inlaid Side Cabinet Dimensions : 31" Tall X 21.25" Wide X 13.5" Deep This side cabinet was made in France in the late 19th ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Satinwood

Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers patinated and curved very good work superb patina opening mar 3 drawers
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Louis XV chest of drawers patinated curve
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty curved Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 4 drawers very pretty patina high quality hardware
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1771, is cast in the fireback. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Louis XV patinated curved chest of drawers 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty galbee galbee patinated Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 18th century beautiful polychromy
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paint

An 18th Century French Side Chair Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning 18th century French side chair with delicately carved legs. Newly upholstered in a Kravet 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Exquisite carving. The silho...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Linen, Wood

French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with two pillars and a decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Pair of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with curved frames and S-shaped legs. The seat, backrest and armrests are upholstered. The armchairs have a white patina and are in used condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Softwood

Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 19th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the beginning of the 19th century, nicely patinated in several colors composed of 3 drawers work louis xv liegeois
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Paint

French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of E.F. Caldwell gilt bronze Louis XV style wall sconces with acanthus leaves intertwined with oak leaves with acorns with later added brass drip cups one of which is missing bu...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Corner 2 bodies Louis XV patina 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent corner 2 glass bodies dating from the 19th century beautiful louis xv patina beautiful cabinet work
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paint

Large Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks and are called landiers in France. The andirons are in a good conditio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid-18th Century French Handwoven Aubusson Verdure Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique tapestry was handwoven in Aubusson, France, circa 1760. Rectangular in shape, the colorful wall decor depicts a wooded landscape scene with two large, mature trees in th...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tapestry, Canvas

Louis XV chest of drawers patinated sauté pan with shapes and marble
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty liuis xv sauteuse chest of drawers with its original marble opening with 2 drawers and keys dating from the 1900s with its magnificent patina of several colors and its pr...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Pair of Floral Etched Glass Italian Louis XV Style Mirrored Commodes Circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine and very glamorous pair of Louis XV style Italian -made Murano style small commodes or nightstands. This piece is in good condition with minor signs of age including p...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Art Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Tooled Leather Window Foyer Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century French inspired foyer / window bench. Features tooled leather green upholstery over carved mahogany frame with cabriole legs and double x form stretchers. Dimensio...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and timeless hand-selected materials to create a special piece your family will consid...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Marble Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century French Louis XV-style carved walnut console table with a marble top. The furniture of the Louis XV period is characterized by curved forms, asymmetry, and an overall lig...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Figural Caryatid & Foliate 7-Light Candelabra C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XV Gilt Cast Bronze Figural Caryatid & Foliate Seven-Light Candelabra C1870 Measures- 26.75''H x 13''W x 13''D
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century, French Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron and brass. It is in a good working condition.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron, Brass

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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