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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Mid-20th C. Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Gueridons/Sidetables
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming and highly decorative pair of Louis XV style occasional or side tables, crafted in the 20th century with elegant parquetry tops framed by pierced brass galleries. Raised o...
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Walnut & Marble Top Galleried Bouillotte Gueridon Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut and Marble Top Galleried Bouillotte Low Gueridon Table brass cup feet. Measures 24.5" in width, 24.5" in depth, 19.5" in height.
Marble, Metal
Pair Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Galleried Tulipwood And Kingwood Table Ambulante
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 19th Century Louis XV style Ormolu Mounted and Galleried Kidney Two-Tier Table Ambulante in Tulipwood And Kingwood construction and fine marquetry. Feature a Single dra...
Ormolu
Brass Mounted Marble Top Gueridon/Wine Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
French gueridon or wine table. White marble top with a brass gallery. Walnut veneered and inlaid apron with a single oak lined drawer in the front with a brass laurel wreath handle...
Marble, Brass
A French Baroque 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Round Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Baroque 19th-20th century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gildwood Carved Circular Center or Foyer Table with a Veined Peach Colored Brocatelle Marble Top, the four legs eac...
Giltwood
$5,155Sale Price|20% Off
A French Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Circular Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style giltwood carved round guéridon table with marble top. The circular giltwood carved frame with four scalloped cabriolet legs conjoined with a stretcher with a ...
Marble
Late 20th Century Bookmatched Fruitwood Gueridon Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century Bookmatched Single Drawer Fruitwood Gueridon Table in the style of French Louis XV. Measures 22.25" in diameter and stands 26" tall.
Fruitwood
$3,368Sale Price|36% Off
Fine 19th Century Parquetry Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Side Table
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A fine late 19th century tulipwood and kingwood side table or table en chiffoniere inlaid with stained sycamore lines applied with gilt bronze mounts and an edging. The shaped oval t...
Ormolu
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Gueridon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu-mounted marble top gueridon side table. The semi-circular single-drawer table fitted with a Rouge Royal marble top ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Gueridon Table, Marble Top, Circa 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19 c. French Marquetry Gueridon with rare shield shape marble top and bronze adornments.
Marble
Louis XV Style Marble-Top Guéridon, Center Table Walnut Wood & Griotte Marble
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Louis XV style guéridon, walnut, bois de rose, and griotte marble.
Griotte Marble
$14,202Sale Price|42% Off
French Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted and Marquetry Gueridon Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted mahogany and tulipwood marquetry gueridon side-table. The circular top inlaid with a floral design marquetry and sy...
Bronze, Ormolu
$11,880Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Parquetry & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Attr. François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century gilt-bronze (Ormolu) mounted, mahogany and tulipwood marquetry oval Gueridon (side) table with marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The in...
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Gueridon Table in Mahogany and Marble, France, Circa 1900
Located in Montreal, QC
The gueridon is of circular outline in mahogany , crossbanded, and cube parqetry and with single freize drawer, raised on four curved legs,, united by a shaped undertier . This tabl...
Marble, Bronze
Rare & Exceptional 19th Century Table in the Louis XV Style by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in London, GB
An Exquisite Table à Ouvrage in the Louis XV manner by Beurdeley of Paris Of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from kingwood, amaranth, and tulipwood alongside various specimen woods, the cabriole legs with gilded bronze foliate cast sabots and foliate espagnolettes, the shaped frieze inlaid with panels of floral marquetry to all sides, a single drawer sliding forward revealing a hinged leather writing surface itself flanked by two compartments; the shaped sliding top with a scrolled cartouche centred by musician monkeys surrounded by three marquetry trophies representing Music, Love, & Hunting surrounded by a trellis parquetry; surmounted by a three-quarter ormolu gallery 'à la grecque.' French, circa 1880 This exact table is illustrated in Denise Ledeoux-Lebard's 'Le mobilier francais du XIX siècle," as well as appearing in Camille Mestdagh's 'L'ameublement d'art francais,' and the model is discussed by Christopher Payne in his "Paris Furniture." The marquetry scene on the top of this writing table derives from engravings published in Paris in the mid-eighteenth century entitled Le Tambour de Basque and Le Tambourin by J. Guelard after designs by Christophe Huet (d.1759). the trophies come from a design by Gilles Demarteau l'aîné (1722-1776) and can be seen on several pieces of 18th century French fine furniture...
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite French round guéridon or side table in the Louis XV style, dating from the 19th century. The top is beautifully veneered in a radial marquetry pattern, likely composed o...
Bronze
A French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted & Marquetry Circular Center Table
Located in Tarzana, CA
A FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE ORMOLU MOUNTED & MARQUETRY CIRCULAR CENTER TABLE France, Circa 1900 In the Louis XVI style the marquetry inlaid circular top decorated with exotic woods dep...
Bronze
19th Century Louis XV Guéridon Table with Marquetry and Gilt Bronze
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite round guéridon was crafted in France in the 19th century, inspired by the graceful lines and rich ornamentation of the Louis XV style. Designed as an elegant accent or...
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Floral Marquetry Tulipwood and Kingwood Gueridon Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Gilt Floral Marquetry Tulipwood and Kingswood Gueridon Table Measures 20.25" in width , 20.25" on depth, 21.50" in height.
Brass, Ormolu
Haentges Freres Gilt-Bronze Mounted Kingwood Gueridon. Paris, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Ormolu Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Gueridons with impressive, clean lines marquetry works and fine bronze ormolu, by the famous 19th Century Parisian...
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Haentges Freres Attributed Gilt-Bronze and Kingwood Gueridon. Paris, Circa 1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Ormolu Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Gueridons with impressive, clean lines marquetry works and fine bronze ormolu, atrrubuted to the 19th Century Pari...
Kingwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Marble Top Mahogany Table
Located in Huntington, NY
Marble Top Mahogany Table, Louis XV Style Quadruped & Column Base on Brass Castors With Gilt-Bronze Galley & Gray Marble Top.
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
French Rococo Style Pedestal Table, Carved Wood, Louis XV Style, 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Very decorative French round pedestal table with nicely carved Rococo-style details. Measures: height: 83 cm / 32.67 inches x 39 cm / 15.35 inches diameter top, 50 cm / 19.68 inches ...
Wood
Italy 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Side Table Gueridon with Drawings
Located in Brescia, IT
18th Century Louis XV Italian (Tuscany) walnut side table with drawings. It was a work table to contain embroidery accessories, a very charming piece. It shows a beautiful proportio...
Walnut
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Carved, Painted and Gilded Wood Pedestal Table, Louis XV style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved, painted and gilded wood pedestal table, Louis XV style. Table, pedestal table in carved, painted and gilded wood, marble top, Louis XV style, 20th century. Contact us befor...
Wood
$28,950Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted "Pietra Dura" Gueridon Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style mahogany and finely chased ormolu mounted "Pietra Dura" top gueridon side table. The "Pietra Dura" inlaid marble top in the form of wre...
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Circular Gueridón Table by F. Linke for Maison Forest, France
By Maison Forest , François Linke
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Louis XV circular gueridón table with ormolu accents attributed to François Linke for Maison Forest, France By: François Linke, Maison Forest Material: wood, bronz...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin
$18,950Sale Price|41% Off
French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style mahogany, tulipwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted oval gueridon side table with a Brêche Violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The inset oval Brêche Violette marble top with a gilt-bronze surround, above a lozenge parquetry frieze with foliate ormolu mounts, with a drawer to one side, on cabriole legs headed by clasps and joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher centered by a finial, on scroll sabots. Unsigned. Circa: Paris, 1900. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau, Linke's participation in the Paris 1900 exhibition...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Side-Table, Attr F. Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany oval table, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946) (Unsigned). The legs surmounted with ormolu floral bouquet...
Bronze
A Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon By Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon with Marble Top, By Emmanuel Zwiener. This gueridon or occasional table has a green marble top. The frieze has marquetry flowe...
Marble, Ormolu
$17,850Sale Price|48% Off
French 19th Century Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Side Table, Attr. François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-early 20th century Louis XV style mahogany, tulipwood, parquetry and ormolu mounted oval gueridon side table with a Brêche Violette marble top, attributed to François Linke (1855-1946). The inset oval Brêche Violette marble top with a gilt-bronze surround, above a lozenge parquetry frieze with foliate ormolu mounts, with a drawer to one side, on cabriole legs headed by clasps and joined by an 'X'-shaped stretcher centered by a foliate finial, on scroll sabots. Unsigned. Circa: Paris, 1900. Another almost identical table by François Linke (1855-1946) was sold at Christie's London 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics, Sale 7569 on 18 March 2008, Lot 66. François Linke (1855-1946) was one of the most celebrated ébénistes of his time. Born in Pankraz, Bohemia, Linke moved to Paris in 1875 and six years later established independent ateliers at 170, rue de Faubourg St. Antoine. As was the practice among contemporaries and noteworthy predecessors, such as Alfred Beurdeley and Henry Dasson, Linke initially produced furniture derived from styles popular during the 18th century ancien régime. By 1900, his worldwide reputation as an individualistic master of high quality furniture was already established. However, with a huge display, placing his extravagant pieces in room settings and winning the Médaille d'Or for his Grand Bureau, Linke's participation in the Paris 1900 exhibition...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Gueridon Stand with Marble Top
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style gueridon or center table with nicely veined green marble top and gilt bronze mounts. The parquetry on the frieze and legs is bois de rose and bois Violette. The...
Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Style Mahogany Gueridon with a Marble Top, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Gueridon with a marble top. French, circa 1890. The circular marble top within a gilt-bronze band above a frieze with gilt-bronze ...
Marble, Bronze
A beautiful 19th French side table . Mahogany and gilt bronze mounts by Durand
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze mounted side table with a Breche Violette marble top.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Style Gueridons with Tiger's Eye Table Tops
Located in El Monte, CA
A striking Pair of Louis XV style Gueridons with radiating tiger's eye and brass round frame tops. Exceptionally detailed with floral and foliage details. Vintage parquetry veneer in...
Brass, Bronze
Gilt-Bronze Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon, Attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A gilt-bronze Marquetry Inlaid Gueridon, attributed to Emmanuel Zwiener. This large gueridon or occasional table has a beautiful quarter veneered top which is inlaid with flower s...
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Parquetry Gueridon Attributed to François Linke, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany Parquetry gueridon with a rare Alabastro Fiorito marble top, attributed to François Linke. French, circa 1890. This fine mah...
Marble, Bronze
Gueridon Marquetry by F.LINKE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gueridon in marquetry with ormolu bronze, marble top. This gueridon with a central motif in the center that connect the four feet of rare elegance .this gueridon can be used both as...
Marble, Bronze