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
Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century French Regence Walnut Marble Top Nightstands will make an incredibly elegant addition to your room! Finished on all four sides, they're great as end tables in a la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of 3-light bronze wall sconces in Louis XV style 1940s
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of 3-light bronze wall sconces in Louis XV style 1940s
The sconces are electrified, although the system is always best reviewed.
Measures:
Height cm 50
Width 30 cm
Depth 1...
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1940s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Leather Top Writing Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV style writing desk or bureau plat desk with bronze trim and ornate ormolu mounts and embossed leather top. The desk is finished on all sides and could ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Giltwood Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louis XV French Barometer by GOHIN in giltwood in an oval shape. Features carved and gilded wood with ornamentation of tools, cascading foliage and bows. Original background displays...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
White Painted French Rococo Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
White painted French rococo wardrobe dating to circa 1740-1769. Mostly likely from Northern France. Excellent hand-carved details. Scraped back painted finish in revealed layers of w...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Serpentine Rosewood Armoire is a work of the furniture crafter's art! The design features only one flat surface showing, and that is the full length bev...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Rosewood
Antique French Blue and White Ironstone Dinner Set by Hautin Boulenger & Cie
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful 33-piece dinner service in traditional blue and white antique French ironstone, made by the famous French faience manufacturer Hautin, Boulenger & Company (HB & Cie) of ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
Edward F. Caldwell Massive Patinated Bronze Triton Figural 5-Light Sconces, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Patinated Bronze Triton Figural Five-Light Sconces, attributed to Edward F Caldwell And Co, New York 20th Century.
This pair is large ...
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20th Century American Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Display Case Vitrine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt-wood Salon Suite - Sofa, Chairs & Footstools
Located in London, Park Royal
A nine piece Italian, Louis XV style, gilt-wood Suite. This masterfully handcrafted set includes one sofa, two armchairs with matching footstools, and four chairs, all unified by a a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Louis XV polychrome dresser 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty little polychrome sideboard 18th century loyis xv opening with 2 doors
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
An 18th Century French Side Chair Newly Upholstered in Linen
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning 18th century French side chair with delicately carved legs. Newly upholstered in a Kravet 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Exquisite carving. The silho...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Louis XV chest of drawers patinated curve
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty curved Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 18th century opening with 4 drawers very pretty patina high quality hardware
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Like a pair of Downton Abbey chairs, these gossiping chairs are made for having tea and biscuits and would have been in a lord's home or wealthy merchant's home. They have white pain...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Pedestal Table In Gilt Wood
Located in Beaune, FR
Very pretty Louis XV style gilded wood pedestal table with 4 rocaille legs connected by a spacer. The 4 sides are well decorated with a beautiful scallop shell in the center each tim...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Louis XV galbée chest of drawers 2 Color patina 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers patinated and curved very good work superb patina opening mar 3 drawers
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of E.F. Caldwell gilt bronze Louis XV style wall sconces with acanthus leaves intertwined with oak leaves with acorns with later added brass drip cups one of which is missing bu...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Superb Bright Bronze Ormolu French Louis XV Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular and brightly polished bronze and brass ormolu adorned commode in the French Louis XV style. The piece has inlai and is in good antique condition with minor sign...
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1820s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with two pillars and a decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs In Carved And “chené” Wood, 18th Century
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Louis XV Style Table by Town & Emanuel, London
By Town & Emanuel
Located in Dallas, TX
a Louis XIV-style side table of fruitwood with inlaid top, sides, and legs, ormolu trim around top, on legs and feet, single long drawer at one end, remarkable surviving Town & Emanuel paper label on drawer bottom, England, 1830-1849
LONDON
105 NEW BOND STt.
Bo. of Town & Emanuel
Manufacturers
OF BUHL MARQUETRIE, RESNER & CARVED FURNITURE,
TRIPODS, SCREENS &c. OF THE FINEST & MOST SUPURB
DESIGNS OF THE TIMES OF LOUIS 14TH. SPLENDID CABINETS
& TABLES INLAID WITH FINE SEVRE & DRESDEN CHINA &c.
BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY
Old paintings, Bronzes, Carvings,
Oriental & Other China, Jewelry
& Curiosities, Bought & Exchanged,
Buhl & Antique Furniture Repaired...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Gilt Bronze Encrier Inkwell Desk Stand, Signed JF
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive fine quality antique Louis XV style French ormolu encrier / inkstand.
Born in France in the 19th century, almost certainly Parisian work, exquisitely chased, chis...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil armchairs. Chairs feature carved and shaped walnut frames, a serpentine skirt, and carved cabriole legs. Chairs also feature tacked red leather backs ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Textile
Large Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks and are called landiers in France.
The andirons are in a good conditio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XV patinated chest of drawers dating from the 19th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the beginning of the 19th century, nicely patinated in several colors composed of 3 drawers work louis xv liegeois
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1771, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Caned Dining Chairs Antique Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1940s Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Louis XV patinated curved chest of drawers 18th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty galbee galbee patinated Louis XV chest of drawers dating from the 18th century beautiful polychromy
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Corner 2 bodies Louis XV patina 19 th century
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent corner 2 glass bodies dating from the 19th century beautiful louis xv patina beautiful cabinet work
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Beveled Oval Mirror with Shell Cartouche
Located in Dallas, TX
Oval in shape, the mirror features a decorative shell cartouche flanked with foliage decor, discrete engraved floral and rose motifs around the frame and another intricate shell moti...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV chest of drawers patinated sauté pan with shapes and marble
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
very pretty liuis xv sauteuse chest of drawers with its original marble opening with 2 drawers and keys dating from the 1900s with its magnificent patina of several colors and its pr...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Set of Eight Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Louis XV style French dining chairs, each exuding the elegance and graceful curves characteristic of the era. These chairs are upholstered in Belgium linen, a material ...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Elevate your space with our exquisite 19th-century White Marble Arabescato Louis XV Fireplace featuring an Antique Louis XV Copper Insert, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and hist...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XV Bombay Chest Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century, French Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron and brass. It is in a good working condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with curved frames and S-shaped legs. The seat, backrest and armrests are upholstered. The armchairs have a white patina and are in used condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Softwood
1970s Henredon French Louis XV Bergère Chairs, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 1970s pair of French Louis XV style bergère chairs by Henredon. Carved and channeled wood frames with tonal cream finish. Cotton canvas upholstery fabric in beige-gray, tan, c...
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1970s North American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Commode combines elegance, premier craftsmanship and timeless hand-selected materials to create a special piece your family will consid...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. later 19th c. Louis XV style with elegant carved frames, the shaped backs and curved arms with delicate carved foliate details. The serpentine skirt rails and cabriole legs with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV period tomb chest of drawers stamped (small Parisian chest of drawers)
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent tomb chest of drawers small Parisian model Louis XV period 18th century stamped Jean Charles Ellaume (1714-1763) received master on November 6, 1754 very pretty chest of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are hard to find. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fabulous large and very comfortable pair of Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Bergere Chairs.
The arched molded and upholstered backs with a floral bud continuing to molded arms with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Textile, Beech
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Porcelain Flowers Basket Ribbon Top Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze & amethyst crystal Louis XV Style porcelain flowers, basket form chandelier with ribbon & bow top< having 6 candelabra lights each taking 40 watts per socket.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Provincial Painted Armoire
Located in Houston, US
Charming Louis XV style painted armoire with chicken wire, great for display. Color is a cream and aqua color and hardware original.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chest of drawers nicely decorated with foliage and Louis XV birds late 19th
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent chest of drawers late 19th liuis xv nicely painted with foliage and birds opening with 3 drawers with bronze wall light red marble in perfect condition
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Louis XV Style Small Writing Table, 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV / XVI transitional style leather topped mahogany veneered small writing table or "Table a ecrire" late 19th century, and with rectangular leather inset top with three-sided ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Louis XV Bench In Carved Wood Oak Patina 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV bench in carved wood with oak patina 18th century, very good general condition
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Style Marble Mantel in Cream Hue with Hand Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Large cream color marble mantel that is hand carved with floral and foliate designs. Petite flowers
Are carved in a horizontal line beneath the top piece and a vertical line down ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Style Plant Stand, Carved Wood Table, Pedestal ca. 1900
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique French Louis XV Style Plant Stand, Carved Wood Table, Sculpture Pedestal, Late 19th Century
This highly decorative plant stand would ma...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk or Writing Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV desk having embossed leather top and a faux front on its back so will look lovely in the center of any room. The writing desk has three spacious drawer...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Louis XV-Style Buffet with Floral Marquetry with drawer and door
Located in Miami, FL
This stunning and extremely rare 19th century Louis XV-style buffet opens at the front with a single door and drawer. Adorned with intricate floral marquetry, the door displays a bou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Floral Carved Console Hall Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV style cream painted 32" floral carved console hall table. Item features a carved stretcher base with urn finial, cream distress painted finish, nicely carved ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Armchairs Louis XV, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Louis XV armchairs, 18th century “oak” carved wood, pretty velvet in good condition
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Drop Front Secretary
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with orig...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
Terracotta Bust Of Young Girl Signed Fernand Cian
Located in BARSAC, FR
Fernand Cian (1889-1954)
Bust of an elegant young woman wearing a bun, in the style of the 18th century.
Patinated terracotta on a sea green marble pied...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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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