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
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Roche Bobois Mexican Print French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Roche Bobois (Christian Lacroix) Mexican Printed Fabric French Louis XV Style Painted Bergere Arm Chair. Item features a reversible seat cushion with different print, cream distress ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Marble Top Wine Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very well made antique French marble top wine table, dating from around the 1930’s.
This is of superb quality, it is very sturdy and is a useful size. The solid wood...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th C. French Louis XV Carved and Painted Wood Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved and painted wood commode, with subtle serpentine shaped body, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with serpentine front a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Risler & Carre - Important Table Centerpiece In Sterling Silver XIXth Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Important solid silver centerpiece in two parts formed by a tray decorated with waves and a planter surmounted by a putti, decorated with shells and crustaceans.
Dimensions: tray 73 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
2 French Louis XV Walnut Fruitwood Parquetry Sculpture Stand Pedestals 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two French Louis XV style sculpture stands or clock / bust pedestals. Made of walnut and fruit wood featuring tapered form with inlaid matchbook walnut parquetry design and ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Pair of French Early 20th Century Painted Cast Iron Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Two incredible French cast iron planters that have been painted, circa 1920. The rectilinear planters are perched atop decorative scrolled feet, done with great influence from Louis ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia.
Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and mor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Remarkable Louis XV Style Fireplace, In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing Louis XV style fireplace, in Carrara marble circa 1880
Dimensions of the hearth: 83 x 129.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV 'The Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter pat...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Louis XV Style Asparagus Plate, circa 1880
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica glazed French faïence barbotine asparagus plate, Orchies, circa 1880.
In the style of Louis XV with dimensional mold work and unusual glazing in pink, green and auberg...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French Sellette or Plant Holder Waltnut, Three Legs & One Drawer, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
This plant holder or sellette was made in France circa 1920.
A little tray is encrusted between the curved feet typical of the Louis 15 style.
The drawer butt...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair Italian Parquetry Inlaid Burled Olive Wood Side Tables Louis XV Style
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian Mid-Century parquetry veneer end / side table with curved cabriolet legs. Stunning example of Italian parquetry with diamond/ checkerboard patterned inlaid wood on tops and g...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Olive, Burl
French Antique Bronze and Cut Glass Pink Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful antique 19th century French Louis XV bronze and cut glass jewelry box. The bronze inlay features four wingless putti in each corner and
a women (man) face sculpted in th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV French Bombay Chest Dresser by HICKORY WHITE
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Louis XV French Bombay ...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
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Mahogany
French Black Bedside Table Night stand Louis XV Style Three Drawers XXth France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice little black bedside table in the Louis
XV style.
The legs are slightly curved and the table is composed of three drawers.
France - 1950’s
The Louis XV style succeeds the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Armoire is a sublimely stately expression of the refined Rococo style performed by master artisans from sumptuous French walnut. The casework fea...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bronze Sculpture By Etienne Adrien Gaudez (1845 - 1902), "pastoral Watteau"
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Bronze sculpture with shaded brown patina representing a young woman playing the mandolin. Beautiful early edition proof, titled in a cartouche "Pastorale Watteau par Adrien Gaudez "...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer Needlepoint Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style White-Lacquer-Finished and Needlepoint Tapestry Side Chairs, the front legs with coasters. Circa: Paris, 1890-1900.
Height: 36 1/2 inche...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wool, Wood
Pair of Magnificent Carved Italian Rococo Giltwood Louis XV Style Mirrors
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of carved wood, not gesso, Italian-made mirrors with genuine parcel gold leaf frames and clear mirror plate glass mirrors. The mirrors are a superb example of F...
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1950s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Louis XV gilt wood mirror.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Superb French Louis XV Period 1790s era Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and very rare French trumeau mirror with a delightful oil painting of a traditional courtship scene between a wealthy man and his eager betrothed. The mirror is in g...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Fine Gilded Painted Trumeau Mirror with Two boys a Dog and their Sandwich
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an adorable French-made trumeau mirror with a charming oil painting showing two boys sharing a sandwich and the dog begging for it. This happens in my house and it may be hap...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Upholstered Bergere Lounge Arm Chair. Item features blue, yellow, and beige printed upholstery, finely carved and distressed frame, stretc...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Epoque Fauteuil à La Reine
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wide and comfortable Louis XV style fauteuil, hand carved in the 18th century and featuring exquisite green silk upholstery woven with neoclassical motifs of lyres, cherubs, peacoc...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Fire Gilt Bronze Crystal Twelve-Branch Floral Chandelier
Located in Milan, IT
Exceptional fire gilt bronze and crystal chandelier of French origin, a two tier twelve-light hanging fixture dating back to circa 1870 born for candle burning, modified to electric,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Marquetry Side Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th Century French Louis XV style marquetry side table made of bookmatched veneers of rosewood and tulipwood. Elegant proportions with tall slender legs, curved sides and sha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Tulipwood
Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming Set of Nine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Opera-Concert Side Chairs. The delicately carved frames feature intricate motifs including seashells, s...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage Italian Burlwood Miniature Three Drawer Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage miniature burlwood three drawer chest. A perfect little drinks table or book rest. All drawers are lined with green Florentine paper.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Burl
Louis IV commode/ chest of drawers
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present a superb 18th century French Louis XV commode, masterfully crafted from tulip wood, walnut, and rosewood. This exceptional piece featur...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Pair of Period Louis XV Tole, Ormolu and Porcelain Flower Wall Sconces.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Pair of Period Louis XV Tole, Ormolu and Porcelain Flower Wall Sconces.
Very rare pair of appliques in finely chiseled gilded bronze with soft porcelain white flowers. Made i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Dimensions of the hearth: 84.5 x 108.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
assise garnie d’un coussin en tissu soyeux de couleur rouge-framboise (taches)
Bois sculpté à décor de roses et ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Superb Grosfeld House Attributed Silver and Gold Leaf French Louis XV Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous silver and gold leaf all completely genuine, most likely made by Grosfeld House of New York and dates to the 1950s era. The mirror will show very minor chips in th...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chistofle "trompe l'oeil" chestnuts dish, Silver plated, 19th century
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Exemplifying the elegance of the Louis XV style, this exquisite silvered metal dish or plate, expertly crafted by Christofle during the 19th century, stands as a rare treasure. Its d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique French Carved Walnut Foot Stool
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French carved walnut foot stool. This was made in France, and it dates from around the 1930’s.
The quality is superb, the solid walnut frame has beautiful floral...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Rare Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Marble Top Wall Hanging Consoles
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 33in W: 20in D: 14 1/4in
This Incredibly rare Pair of Maison Jansen oak marble top wall hanging consoles are nothing but exceptional! If you take a look at the photo...
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20th Century Argentine Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Early 20th century French Hand Forged Iron Wall Candleholders / Sconces
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of hand forged iron wall candle holders/ Sconses. Decorated with flowers and leaves.
France circa 1900-1930. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:46cm W:26cm D...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Fawn Axis Woven Velvet Armchair
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century French painted and giltwood fauteuils newly upholstered in Schumacher's Axis Fawn Linen Velvet.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Mirror In Stuccoed And Gilded Wood Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style mirror in stuccoed and gilded wood circa 1880, beveled glass
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door "Armoire Lyonnaise"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fruitwood "Armoire Lyonnaise" was carved in France, circa 1760. The tall, impressive cabinet sits on escargot feet over the scalloped apron. The piece is dresse...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive antique French coffee table, dating from around the 1930’s.
This is of exceptional quality, with absolutely gorgeous inlays of various wood, There is a pierce...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Blue Persian Nain 6La Kork Wool and Silk Rug Signed Habibian
By Habibian
Located in Dallas, TX
78774 Signed Habibian Persian Nain Kork Wool and Silk Rug, 05'01 x 06'08. Habibian Nain rugs, named after the esteemed family of master rug weavers in Nain, Iran, represent a pinnacl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Persian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Kork, Silk
20th Century Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Gueridon Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Gueridon Table. Solid wood carvings without composite material.
Measures 28" in width, 28" in depth and 29.5" in height
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier
By Drexel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicolored Murano glass,
6 arms of light,
Weight 17,25 kg
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 18th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite and impressive French marquetry commode from the 1700’s. The commodes top is in wonderful antique condition with marquetry designs trimmed with ebonized molding. There are t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Italian, Emiliana, Shaped Walnut Library Table, 3rd quarter 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with molded edge and rounded corners above a conforming apron with molded lower edge, raised on tapering cabriole legs with patterned carvings, the legs endi...
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1760s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Period Console In Oak
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely little 18th century oak console Louis XV period topped with a marble
quality sculpted oak with flower decorations
Very beautiful patina and in superb condition
Beautiful Fren...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
Silversmith h. Lapparra - covered soup tureen in solid silver late 19th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oval covered tureen in solid silver, it rests on an oval bate with pinched ribs and surrounded by a gadroon. The belly and the lid are engraved with a Berain decoration on a matte ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style gilt wood benches. Each bench features elegantly carved gilt wood frames with intricate detailing, including scrolls and floral motifs, which highlight ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
An Antique French Louis XV Pompadour Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique late 19th c Carrara marble Louis XV Pompadour style fireplace. The serpentine shelf with mouldings underneath above a conforming serpentine frieze with oval panel to centr...
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1880s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th CENTURY LOUIS XV CONSOLLE IN GOLDEN WOOD AND BARDIGLIO MARBLE
Located in Firenze, FI
This mid-18th century Tuscan console table, belonging to the Louis XV period, is a piece of furniture of great elegance. Expertly crafted from fine pine wood, it was carved and gilde...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Walnut Side Table or Small Writing Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style side table made of solid walnut with hidden desk. Table top slides forward and back lifts up to reveal compartments for letters with two small drawers. Elegan...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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