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: 18th Century and Earlier
Impressive Fountain Basin And Its Base In Gray Ardennes Marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Fountain basin and its base in gray marble from the Ardennes. The two elements had to be integrated into the masonry of a facade and surmounted by a niche. gadrooned basin and base c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XV Period Walnut Side Table with Drawer, France ca. 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV Period Walnut Side Table with Drawer, France ca. 1740
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit for u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fireplace Toaster for Potatoes
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireplace toaster made of wrought iron to toast potatoes. The toaster is still functional for toasting in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
carved curved chest of drawers 18th century louis xv polychrome
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
Magnificent small curved and sculpted chest of drawers louis xv 18th century in patinated oak opening on three drawers very pretty rich patina and very decorative
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Earthenware stove Luneville Green Color Frane 18th century Louis XV Period
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware stove made in Luneville, France.The Color is Green. It has been made during 18th century .Louis XV Period
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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
Materials
Wood
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 18th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Leimen, DE
This exquisite small Louis XV Chest of Drawers is a true standout piece, boasting a captivating veneer decor that adds to its allure. The drawers ...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depiction a child with a telescope an...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Beech
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it was recently cleaned and serviced by a professional clockmaker who specializes in maintaining museums in Poland.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs.
of the Louis XV Period.
We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron and bronze. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Some minor damages are highlighted in the pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and bronze. The condition is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Scylla and Charybdis' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback.
In Greek mythology, the "Scylla and Charybdis" myth recounts the challenges faced by sailors. Scylla, a fearsome six-headed sea monster, an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Inlaid Kingwood Marble Top Lingerie Chest - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique semainier chest in the French Louis XV style, unbranded. Constructed of kingwood with a bowed front, inlaid floral designs on the dr...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
An Imposing and Important antique Louis XV Period Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An imposing and highly important antique Louis XV period statuary marble chimneypiece of exceptional quality and generous proportion, the serpentine opening centred with an elaborate...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Russian Carved bone table box - 18th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Russian Carved bone table box
Carved bone table box
North of Russia, 18th century
12,5 x 23,2 x 7 cm
Rectangular box with a wooden core in bone veneer...
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18th Century Russian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bone, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk Secretary from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved in southern France, circa 1760, the fold out secretary is both stylish and functional; the elegant writing desk crafted from solid walnut, stands on cabriole legs over a scalloped apron and dressed with bombe drawer across the front embellished with the original patinated bronze handles. The top folds down to reveal a large writing surface, a theater with four smaller drawers on the sides, and a double compartment niche in the center. When sliding out the drawers and niche, the cabinet reveals different secret storage compartments underneath (see pictures). Both sides with scalloped apron are decorated with recessed panels. Flaunting beautiful lines, a rich patina, and complete functionality, this "Secretaire a Abattant" is in excellent condition and includes all the original keys; put a sophisticated spin on your study or bedroom with this antique slant front desk commode, or "commode scriban...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Lacquered End Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming petit end or writing table that dates to the transitional Louis XV period. The elegant, sinuous legs end in well-cast gilt bronze sabots; there is a single drawer ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Trumeau Louis XV, Italy Mid-18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Trumeau composed in the riser of a door with mercury mirror concealing three shelves and two small drawers. Moved front, three drawers with 45-degree uprights, flap door concealing s...
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1750s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Fir
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XV Ormolu Writing Table Desk, 18th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV ormolu-mounted kingwood-veneered writing table, 18th c and later, apparently unsigned, with shaped rectangular top with tooled leather inset and giltmetal molded border abov...
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18th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Kingwood
chest of drawers between two 18th Louis XV with its marble and a very pretty mar
By Eurowood
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty little chest of drawers sauteuse d'entre deux louis xv 18th century
a marquetry of bramble and walnut original marble the bronzes are in perfect condition nice work of c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 1700s French Walnut Louis XV Chest of Drawers
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this Late 1700s French Louis XV Chest of Drawers was crafted by French artisans from old growth walnut. The piece features ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Period French Régence Firescreen with Needlepoint Inset, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Used during warm months to cover the opening of a fireplace, this French period Regence firescreen with needlepoint inset is from circa 1720. The hand-carved wood frame has motifs in...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Silk, Wood
18th Century Mahogany Leleu Stamped Side Table, Louis XV Period
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare and elegant petite 18th Century Mahogany Side Table, Louis XV period, by famous ebeniste Jean-François Leleu (1729-1807), stamped, the rectangular marble top over a case having ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Mahogany
Vintage French Louis XV Style 5 Arm Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
The Vintage French Brass Louis XV Style 5-Arm Wall Lights, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. In the period of the distinguished Louis XV era, these stunning wall lights eff...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 18th Century Tuscan Prieu-Dieu/Kneeler Walnut and Olive Wooden Listra
Located in Firenze, FI
This kneeler bases its beauty on simplicity and elegance in poplar veneered in walnut and olive.
Typical manufacture of a Tuscan craftsman, it is influenced by the rigid and linear ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Olive, Walnut
Louis XV Grey Painted Games / Card Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XV grey painted games / card table with black leather playing surface with embossed / tooled center decoration and border, four (4) small drawers, one (1) on each side for each...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons. Large finials made of patinated bronze over scrolled iron feet. South of France, circa 1760.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu Windmill with Meissen Harlequin and Columbine
Located in Maidstone, GB
Windmill from the Louis XV period, decorated with 2 Meissen porcelain figures and gilt bronze.
The movement of the mill signed inside ‘Bunon Fecit ParisiSe’ , and likely to be the w...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
3 Doors Buffet Louis XV-18 ° Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb 3 door buffet Louis XV style and period in oak from the 18th century
Very elegant sideboard which opens with three doors with very beautiful mold...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 18th C. Louis XV/XVI Transitional Ormolu Mounted Secretaire by RVLC
Located in PARIS, FR
A Louis XV/XVI transitional ormolu mounted tulipwood secretaire by RVLC
Rare and elegant secretary of elliptical shape, veneered on all sides of rosewood with herringbone decoration...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th C. Painted French Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
Painted Louis XV two door buffet with a black painted top and one shelf inside.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Large Louis XV Period Wardrobe Provencal Richly Carved 18th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Provencal cabinet from the Louis XV period, richly carved with foliage and plant motifs: bouquets, bunches of grapes, ears of wheat... The legs are curved and finished with a sc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV French Provincial Painted Carved Buffet Cabinet 18th / 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Provincial carved wooden buffet, 18th/19th Century, in the provincial Louis XV taste, having a distressed green-blue-gray painted finish with cream details, two drawers above ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Cartel Clock and Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large scale pair of French 18th century Louis XV period cartel clock and barometer signed Le Roy & Cie, Paris. Each ormolu case has a exquisite a symmetrical design with scrolled foliate movements amidst richly chased branches and flowers. At the center are the original enameled dials one being the clock and the other being the barometer. Each dial is surrounded by an ormolu lattice design while above are period scenes of a gentleman courting a maiden. The young man stands above the young maiden playing a flute while she sits below reading the sheet music. Two sheep seem to be enjoying themselves listening to the music being played.
Julien Le Roy (1686-1759) was a major 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. Born in Tours in 1686, by the age of 13, he had already made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris further training. He became maitre horloger in 1713 and later juré of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Société des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) toking Louis XV in 1739. He carried on his business from Rue du Harlay until his death in 1759. His son Pierre Le Roy...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Ormolu
Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Vintage French Commode Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This magnificent piece of history, a French Louis XV-period (18th century) commode chair, meticulously crafted from high-quality beechwood with brass tack-bound leather over back pad...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Marble Fireplace of Breccia Violetta Marble from the 18 Cent. - Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful colorful antique fireplace of the exclusive marble type Breccia Violetta. This fireplace dates from the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A special mantle with ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Walnut Antique Side Table with Engraved Date 1778
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian of the period Louis XV walnut side table. Featuring legs with refined turned decoration. The table is characterized by elegant long and wavy legs. Under the top there ...
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
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Walnut
Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine
By Gilles Laine
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Louis XV period wall clock "cartel d'applique " , finely cast and chiseled , beautiful mercury gliding , the enameled dial with roman numerals , signed GILLE LAINÉ À PARIS - Gilles Lainé ( Pierre Francois Gille ) , dit "L'AINÉ", master clock...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Diminutive Kingwood Writing Table by J. Lapie
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Christies label- London, 1994. A finely made French 18th c. writing table with ormolu mounts and beautiful variegated marble top. The three fine drawers with shaped front inlays and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Desk or Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French Louis XV style small lady's desk with hinged drop down leather top writing surface. Made of walnut and in two parts with small top cabinet with one interio...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Clearance Sale...! feel free to make an offer...!
Exceptional Lois XV Five Piece Living room Set France, circa 1760-80 by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maître. Comprises of 5 pieces: ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
18th Century French 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars, a IHS monogram, a cross, and the date of production 1757.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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