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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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mirror, Italian Manufacture, 1700s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Antique gilded mirror with wooden frame and gilded porporin. Italian manufacture. 1700.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

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 Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV White Washed Carved Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and signed Maison Jansen window bench of incredible quality. The carving is absolutely decadent and of the finest quality and white washed to give the bench a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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

Materials

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

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

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Commode Cabinet
Located in North York, ON
Exquisite antique king wood with bronze mounts in Louis XV style. This Commode is in excellent original condition. Featuring beautiful brass or...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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

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 inlaid with trellis ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

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

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

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

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

White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France. Excellent hand-carved details. Scraped back painted finish in revealed layers of w...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Pine

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

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

Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are hard to find. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Copper, Wrought Iron

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

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

Pair of Louis XV Round Nightstands or Sofa Tables with Hidden Drawer and Trays
Located in Miami, FL
A French Louis XVI style neoclassical nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out both trays, single hidden drawer and lower shelf. Perfect as an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Chest of drawers nicely decorated with foliage and Louis XV birds late 19th
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent chest of drawers late 19th liuis xv nicely painted with foliage and birds opening with 3 drawers with bronze wall light red marble in perfect condition
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paint

French Louis XV Style Provincial Painted Armoire
Located in Houston, US
Charming Louis XV style painted armoire with chicken wire, great for display. Color is a cream and aqua color and hardware original.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean Charles Ellaume (1714-1763) received master on November 6, 1754 very pretty chest of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Rosewood

English Louis XV Style Table by Town & Emanuel, London
By Town & Emanuel
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XIV-style side table of fruitwood with inlaid top, sides, and legs, ormolu trim around top, on legs and feet, single long drawer at one end, remarkable surviving Town & Emanu...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire is a work of the furniture crafter's art! The design features only one flat surface showing, and that is the full length bev...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Oak, Rosewood

Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. later 19th c. Louis XV style with elegant carved frames, the shaped backs and curved arms with delicate carved foliate details. The serpentine skirt rails and cabriole legs with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

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

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

Pair Of Armchairs Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 18th century “oak” carved wood, pretty velvet in good condition
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Oak

Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Oval Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval in shape, the mirror features a decorative shell cartouche flanked with foliage decor, discrete engraved floral and rose motifs around the frame and another intricate shell moti...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Curved sideboard dating from the 18th century in Louis XV
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent curved sideboard in walnut very pretty molding on the doors composed of 2 doors and 2 drawers and an interior board louis xv early 18th century original back and background
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Specchio, Manifattura Italiana, 1700s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Antico Specchio in foglia d'oro Via Crucis del 700. Incisione "Gesù cade la III volta". Cornice in legno e foglia d'oro. Manifattura italiana. 1700.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by French ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Mirror, Italian Manufacture, 1700s
Located in Baranzate, IT
Antique gold leaf Stations of the Cross mirror from the 1700s. "Death Sentence" engraving. Wood and gold leaf frame. Italian manufacture. 1700.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

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

Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand. Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine pair of French Louis XV sconces with a finely cast silvered bronze, the Chinsoierie male and female figures with elaborate leaves, C scro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

1800's Antique Louis XV Style, Mirrored Double Doors, Bedroom Armoire!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 1800's Antique Louis XV Style, Mirrored Double Doors, Bedroom Armoire! Antique Armoire, Louis XV Style, Mirrored Double Doors, Bedroom, 1800s, 19th Century!! This antique armoire is a stunning example of Louis XV style from the 19th century. The mirrored double doors add an extra touch of elegance to the piece, which is perfect for use in any bedroom. The wardrobe provides ample storage space for clothing and other items, with a solid pattern and rectangular shape in brown, dark wood tones. Crafted from high-quality wood, this freestanding wardrobe boasts full-length mirrors and a rectangular mirror shape. The unit is branded as an antique and features two doors with mirrored details, as well as several other unique features. This piece is perfect for any adult bedroom and is sure to add a touch of class to any decor. Louis XV style ANTIQUE ARMOIRE WITH MIRRORED DOORS...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Original Antique Print of A French Aristocratic Gentleman After Lebrun. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Elisabeth Lebrun Photogravure Published by Connoisseur. C.1900 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paper

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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