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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
Period: 19th Century
Antique French Vernis Martin Vitrine Display Cabinet 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French wood and Vernis Martin vitrine cabinet, in the Louis XV manner, Circa 1880 in date, with exquisite hand painted decoration and exquisite ormolu moun...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Louis XV Provincial Style Red Chinoiserie Decorated Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV provincial style red chinoiserie decorated chest of drawers, 19th century. Chinoiserie decoration is early 20th century
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Rouge de Mazy Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Opening measurements: 34.6 x 39.8 inch (height x width).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming antique wall mirror was crafted in Provence, France circa 1880 in the Louis XV style, known for its elegant curves and ornate detailing. The carved giltwood frame featu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Bronze Mounted French Plum Pudding Acajou Mahogany Full Size Bed
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​19th Century Bronze Mounted French Plum Pudding Acajou Mahogany Full Size Bed Dimensions : 66" Tall X 63" Wide X 80" Long This gorgeous bed is incredible quality very similar to o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French transitional kidney-shaped desk. 19th century French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI is timeless, elegant, and understated it works we...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th 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

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and finely detailed Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench. This uniquely supported rectangular bench is raised on a collapsable 'X' shaped Giltwood base. This cro...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted in France during the second half of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Marble & Giltwood Center Table French Gueridon Table
Located in Miami, FL
This captivating 19th-Century French Gueridon table embodies the elegance of the Louis XV style. The ornately carved base, crafted from giltwood, is a masterpiece in itself. Delicate scrolls and acanthus leaves appear to weave around the structure, culminating in a grand central finial that gracefully transitions into cabriole legs adorned with lion-paw feet. The black painted top, most likely limestone, offers a striking contrast. It features a hand-painted scene depicting an ancient Roman monument, bustling with people and capturing the essence of a bygone era. The expertly restored center section ensures the artwork's beauty is preserved for years to come. A custom-fitted glass piece, not pictured, provides additional protection. This versatile table can enhance any setting, be it an entryway, living room, spacious bedroom, or even a covered patio. Its grandeur and artistry are sure to leave a lasting impression. Measurements: Diameter: 34 1/8 in. Height: 31 3/8 in. Elegant French Gueridon 19th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Stone

19th Century French Sevres Pair of Porcelain Bronze Covered Vases
Located in Guaynabo, PR
The dark blue background of the porcelain vases stand on a gilded carved octagonal pedestal. The base is decorated with gilt scrolls of acanthus leaves and foliage. The front center ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Mahogany, Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, tulipwood and ormolu bureau plat desk. The three drawer desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

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

19th C. French Louis XV Veneer Jardinière with Bronze Ormolu Mounts & Zinc Tray
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1860, this elegant 19th century jardinière is a fine example of the Louis XV style. The shaped rectangular body is veneered in palissandre (rosewood), celebra...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Louis XV Side Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Nice finish. Solid table with drawer.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

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

Antique Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental antique Louis XV style parquetry inlaid bombe marble top commode, 19th century.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Bombe Commode
$1,200 Sale Price
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19th Century Trumeau Mirror With Gilded and Painted Surface
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful early nineteenth century French trumeau mirror. Retaining original painted and gilded surface with very delicate and beautiful carving and a wonderful patina. Please examin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin. Measures: Arm height ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine!!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine!! 1800s Antique French Louis XV Style, Ormulu, Curved, Exceptional Vitrine. Exceptional French Louis XV style display cabinet, late 19th c., ormolu and marquetry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood Fauteuils armchairs. Each wonderfully detailed armchair is raised on four 'S' scrolled legs decorated by fol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Louis XV Style Painted French Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a wonderful antique French commode with a parcel paint finish from Provence, dating to the end of the 1800s. It has a rectangular conforming marble top and a restrained shape...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Paul Sormani French Late 19th Century Dressing Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Brass label on one drawer- Paul Sormani, Paris. A fine Louis XV style podreuse, the shaped top with tall side drawers, an adjustable cartouche form mirror, and flour scrolling brass ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Important Pair of "Breche sanguine" Ewers by Maison Millet, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style ewers in « Brèche sanguine » marble and gilded bronze. Rich Rocaille decoration with asymmetrical foliage motifs, resting on an elegant openwork scal...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Desk with Leather Writing Pad, Black with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style desk, with leather writing pad top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in the Louis XV...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier. This exquisite twelve light chandelier is centered by a berried bottom finial below scrolling acanthus...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique Marble Fireplace of Portoro Marble, 19th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Made, NL
A rare antique marble fireplace from ancient Portoro marble from Tuscany. Portoro marble is one of the most elegant Italian marbles. The black background with golden veins ensures lu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country Louis XV style horloge de parquet, or tall case clock from Burgundy. The case is made of walnut and cherry with burl of elm panels. In two parts, with a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Louis XV Style Tulipwood Parquetry Sewing Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Louis XV style tulipwood parquetry sewing table Ladies small sewing table with a lift-up lid. The interior has the original velvet inset. Beneath is a tray containing compartments for sewing accessories...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Tulipwood

Six Antique Country French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Chairs In Beige Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant, restored set of six late 19th-century French dining chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced from Provence. Beautifully hand-carved from solid walnut, each chair features a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cotton, Walnut

19th Century Bleached Oak Louis XV Buffet Enfilade
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegantly crafted in the 19th century, this Louis XV-style two-door cabinet embodies French sophistication with its gracefully curved silhouette, intricate hand-carved details, and b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French, 19th century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful pierced scrolled foliate ormolu base with richly chased...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A 19th c French mahogany and parquetry inlaid Grandfather clock. Gilt bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze mounted Grandfather clock. The clock has beautiful mounts and parquetry inlay. The clock rings ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Fine Antique French Neoclassical Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A fine ornate antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze photo frame with back easel stand, Napoleon III era, circa 1880. Richly decorated with neoclassical style motifs such as faces...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Carrara Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and white Carrara marble free standing console. The console is raised by elegant scrolled feet below impressive cabriole l...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers decorated with a beautiful flower motif end-cut wood marquetry. With fine chased and gi...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Francois Linke Rare Signed Parquetry Inlaid Hinged Side Table With Bronze Mounts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A parquetry inlaid side table, having a hinged top, opening to reveal a shaped and divided compartment within. The bronze trimmed cartouche formed top with cross banding intertwined ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

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

19th Century French Silvered Bronze 2-Piece Surtout de Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Step into the world of exquisite 19th-century France with a 2-piece silvered bronze surtout de table. These magnificent pieces come adorned with highly shaped mirrors and are surroun...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood Bergères À Oreilles armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and finely carved sea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood High Back Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood high back armchairs. Each is raised by handsome and richly carved ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Console with the Original Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely high quality French 19h century Louis XV st. giltwood freestanding console with the original marble top. The console is raise by sensational cabriole legs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style large scale carved and giltwood cushion mirror. Very fine carving on this mirror including scrolling and floral images. Exceptional quality!
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

1890s Era French Louis XV Bronze Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior décor with this exquisite 1890s era French Louis XV bronze neoclassical mirror, a rare antique treasure that embodies the grandeur and refinement of late 19th-c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Very Large Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
Very large Louis XV style gilt bronze mantel clock by Beurdeley French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 102cm, width 48cm, depth 29cm This very large mantel clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Linke Style 19th Century Bronze Mounted Marble Top Center Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover the exquisite charm of this Linke Style 19th Century Bronze Mounted Marble Top Center Table, a true masterpiece that perfectly blends opulence and timeless design. Crafted w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Lacquered Frame bed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This beautiful bed has its original creme lacquered color, the inside dimensions for the spring box is 31.5 x 74.5
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers, France, circa 1800s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Louis XV style three-door commode with canted corners, raised on cabriole legs. The top is of a slightly darker green than the body. The inside of the drawers have been covered in antique block...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Large Antique Rococo Style Walnut Full-Length Cheval Mirror, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Rococo-style full-length walnut cheval mirror, late 19th century, France Magnificent late 19th-century Louis XV or Rococo style walnut full-length cheval mirror, showcasing el...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Walnut

Louis XV Style Giltwood Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely modeled French 19th century giltwood mirror in the manner of Louis XV, with vine and floral decoration and older plate glass.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Fantastic Maison Krieger of Paris Marble Top Directoire Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add timeless elegance to your home with this exceptional Maison Krieger of Paris Directoire-style sideboard buffet, a rare and refined piece that reflects the superior craftsmanship ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs Upholstered in Beige Leather
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of 19th century Louis XV Bergeres upholstered in Leather and woven grasscloth. The painted surfaces have quite a few layers of chippy paint, which looks wonderful. T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Wood

French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, and Ormolu side table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Kingwood, Tulipwood, and Ormolu side table. This wonderful kidney shaped freestanding side table is raised on four finel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Louis XV Secretary, circa 1850
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant and functional, this stunning quarter sawn oak secretary was crafted in France in the mid-19th century and is comprised of three pieces. It features a top shelf cabinet with ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt and patinated bronze chenets, each surmounted with a seated patinated bronze putto holding on to a br...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large French Antique Ciel de Lit in Walnut (Louis XV Style) This attractive ciel de lit / bed canopy / corona is carved from solid walnut with se...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wire

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Royer
Located in London, GB
This beautiful gilt bronze (ormolu) clock set was crafted, circa 1870 in France. The set is designed in a rich Rococo style, after decorative art of the Louis XV period (1715-1774). ...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Cane Chairs in Hand Carved Walnut Frame in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Four French chairs in hand carved walnut frame with seat and back in cane. Very good condition with no restorations. Comfortable and stable construc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Giltwood Mirror with Carved Cartouche
Located in Houston, TX
Large and beautifully carved giltwood frame with beveled mirror plate having an Elegant carved cartouche centered at the crest.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

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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