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
French Carved Fruitwood Bergere Chair & Matching Ottoman with Fresh Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved French bergere chair with matching ottoman, detailed with scroll carved arms and legs, and appointed with fresh colorful floral upholstery, including an accent suppor...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique wardrobe, France, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique wardrobe from the end of the 19th century, France.
Dimensions: height 233 cm / width 166 cm / depth 65 cm
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 1750s Faience Oval Shaped Soup Tureen from Bordeaux with Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French faïence mid-18th century oval-shaped soup tureen from Bordeaux with floral decor. Created in Southwestern France during the reign of King Louis XV, this soup tureen features...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Faience
Beautiful Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 51.25 tall x 28 wide x 1.5 thick. dates to the 1940s. Good used condition.
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original yellow silk upholstery.
Good authentic condition of th...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Style Narrow Writing Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A narrow and elegant 18th century lady's desk, or writing table, in natural wood with embossed leather top, and a single frieze drawer. Raised on four slender cabriole legs, this pet...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Double Louis XV Style Platform Antique Bed in Walnut - WD58
Located in Wrexham, GB
A Louis XV style bed in walnut with a low footboard.
This bed accepts a standard double, 4ft 6in (54 in), base and mattress set.
The price is for the bed frame and a firm bed base....
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Inlaid Satinwood and Burled Walnut High Chest of Drawers 1920s
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Very Nice Louis XV Style Satinwood and Burled Walnut High Chest of Drawers 1920s
Dimensions : 53" Tall X 39.25" Wide X 20" Deep
This gorgeous high chest was made in the Louis XV S...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV-XV Transitional Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console with Marble Top. The three-drawer apron wall-mounting console table with gilt-bronze pull handles, rounded corners and ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Blue Damask Fabric Hooded Porters Chair
Dimensions : 53" Tall X 29" Wide X 20" Deep
This chair has a stunning blue damask fabric and is made in a Louis XV sty...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Style Figural Cherub Putto Fireplace Chenets
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century French Louis XV Style Figural Cherub Putto Fireplace Chenets
Dimensions : 16.25" Tall X 14.75" Long
This stunning fireplace chenets were made in France in the late 19...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large French Louis XV style transitional armoire made of carved solid walnut. You’ll find geometric carvings under the cornice and on the scalloped apron. The impressive pair of ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Rococo Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Rococo Louis XV style wall mirror featuring foliate swags and carved roses
France, Late 20th Century
Giltwood frame, with mirror glass
Measures: 20"W x 4"D x 33"H
Very...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with diff...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Floral Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, 1940s Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with 3 interior candelabra lights.
The chandelier retains it’s original gilt finish with minor wear. An abundance of f...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Painted French Louis XVI Style Cane Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 35.25 tall x 58.5 wide x 22 deep and seat height of 19.5 seat height. Dates to the 1950s era and has a small, repaired damage to cane shown.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Louis XV-Style Painted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, 1920s French painted and parcel-gilt settee in the Louis XV style.
This French settee consists of a beautifully carved frame in a robin’s egg blue paint finish with gilt a...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
A Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console Tables with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Wall Console Tables with Marble Top. The serpentine shaped free-standing wall consoles with the apron centered with an intricately carved pierc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gorgeous pair of Rare 5 Leg French Louis XV Style Limed Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 38 tall x 21 wide x 20 deep x seat height of 17 inches. Dates to the 1950s era and is in good condition for a set this old. The upholstery is newer and clean.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlay Nesting Side Tables - Set of 3. Item features beautiful carved bases, satinwood inlaid tops, cream painted finish, elegant overall form....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XIV-Style Painted and Parcel-Gilt Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French, late 19th Century, Louis XIV-style painted and parcel-gilt throne chair.
The chair features a finely carved wood frame in a naturally distressed paint finish. The ch...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Living room set from the second half of the 19th century, France. After renovati
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique living room set from around 1880, France. A pair of armchairs consists of a women's armchair (smaller) and a men's armchair (larger).
Furniture in very good condition, profe...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique chair, France, late 19th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chair from around 1890, France. Our offer includes two identical chairs.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are co...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ormolu Antique French Rococo Cartel Wall Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent and very large original antique French Rococo cartel wall clock. Asymmetrically modelled in the Louis XV style, the dial bursting through the swirling clouds as the sun...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with differe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Litlle Armchair red and yellow gold - Louis XV Style - France Napoleon 3
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style armchair upholstered in red and yellow with geometric patterns reminiscent of plants. The base is curved and rests on casters for easy movement. The seat ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style 1910s Grey Painted Commode with Bronze Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style two-drawer light grey painted commode from the early 20th century, with discreet serpentine front, bronze hardware and cabriole legs. Born in the early years ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Cherry Rafraîchissoir with Red Marble Top, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style cherry rafraîchissoir side table with royal rouge marble top inset, coolers, single drawer and lower shelf from the mid 19th century. Born in the years that s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
A pair of antique armchairs, France, around 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the 19th centuries, France.
Dimensions: height 99 cm / seat height. 44 cm / width 64 cm / depth 60 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Sevres Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Our pair of antique porcelain table lamps with finely cast and gilt and polished bronze mounts in the Rose Pompadour pattern of Sevres date from the first quarter of the 20th century...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass Circa 1920
By Venini
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian rezzonico chandelier in colorless Murano glass circa 1920,
9 arms of light
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 83 x 105.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
Located in Cesena, FC
French Louis XV style inlaid writing table
French writing table, elegant in form, Louis XV style, with drawer and decorative bronzes in the legs and contour of the top.
Era: late 18...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Vintage Satinwood & Marquetry Vitrine by Weiman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant curved glass china or curio display cabinet or vitrine has satinwood, mahogany and rosewood inlaid marquetry. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are two identical armchairs, but one of them has a damage on the inside part of the upholstery as i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Cylinder Bureau by François Linke in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A Petit Bureau à Cylindre in the Transitional Manner
After the design by Jean-François Oeben
By François Linke
Index no. 1626
A rare small cylinder bureau, after the celebrated exa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Porcelain, Bronze and Parian French Mantle or Desk Clock, Paris
Sevres attributed Parian full figured maidens flank this finely crafted mantle c...
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1890s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Vintage French Louis XV Style Sconces attributed to Maison Baguès
Located in Chicago, IL
This glamorous pair of Louis XV-style sconces is attributed to Maison Baguès. Designed with a tole skeleton base and a mirrored back panel adorned with crystals forming a blossoming ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Louis XV Black Lacquer Table
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular dished top over a frieze drawer with gilt bronze knob. Shaped apron and raised on cabriole legs. Ex Christies NY.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
18th Century French Walnut Commode Louise XV
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louise XV French Walnut Commode, 18th Century, having a serpentine top and front, two drawers having extensive, fine carving over an elaborate carved and shaped foliate skirt typic...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Style Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French Louis XV style bedside chests, dating from around the 1900-1910 period.
They are of outstanding quality and are a very useful size, with lots of st...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Of Antique Marquetry Louis XV Bedside Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exquisite 19th century French Louis XV floral Bedside Tables. Featuring beautiful floral marquetry, ornate ribbon pulls and intricately carved tapered legs. Versatile and functional ...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Desk ~ Bureau Plat is a beautifully preserved historical piece the design for which has inspired furniture makers since the middle of the 18th cen...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought ir...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Period 1800s Italian Made Circassian Walnut and Kingwood Marble Top Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning Italian Period commode from the 1780-90s era and has fine features including a very large width and gorgeous marble top with cherub bronze ormolu and tryphid style...
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1780s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
A stunning painted and ormolu mounted antique French ormolu mounted display cabinet, which we would date from around the 1930’s period.
It is of lovely quality, with a finely made c...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Red Chinese Raised Gold Paint Decorated Kahn & Cie of France Commode
By E. Kahn
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare sized, spectacular marble top, cripsly chaste bronze mounted commode by the well-known French and London firm of Kahn and Cie (Kahn and company) The piece features sup...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XV and it is from that period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Hanging Trivet
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French hanging trivet hand forged of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into. It was used in combination with a trammel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Pair Distressed Paint Decorated Venetian Italian Nightstands Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great pair of Italian or Venetian paint decorated nightstands with distressed painted surfaces and gorgeous design elements and gold leaf details. Measures 25.5 tall x 22.7...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Ebonised Bureau Plât
Located in London, GB
A 19th Century French ebonised extendable bureau plât in Louis XV style with a red leather top.
Decorated with brass fillets, bronze mountings and four arched feet with gilt bronze ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Marble and Bronze candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu candelabras. Each three arm candelabra is raised by a circu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Large Rectangular Vertical or Horizontal French Carved Green and Gilded Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 56 tall x 46.5 wide x 2.25 deep. Can be hung Horizontally or vertically. Dates to teh 1960s.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tapestry after design drawings by Francois Boucher Manufacture de Beauvais
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
We are proud to present to you an exceptional tapestry belonging to the famous wall hanging "Les Amours des dieux" from the Louis 15th period depicting the kidnapping of Europe from ...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Chest of drawers, France, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 80 cm x width 65 cm x depth 51 cm
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Table with a marble top, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Table with a marble top, France, circa 1870.
Very good condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 52 cm / diameter 51 cm
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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