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Louis XV Armchairs

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
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1890. The set is made up of two armchairs (his and hers), an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Gorgeous Pair Silk Damask Upholstered French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of silk damask upholstered and nailhead trimmed armchairs in the Louis XV style. The chairs are in good condition and very fresh and clean. They are used so the...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique Pair French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil Arm Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Circa 1800 Period French Directoire Fruitwood Fauteuil Armchairs. Upholstery in light blue striated fabric with white sprigs. Coil spring seat foundation. Aged finish.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of French Louis XV style open armchairs having carved frames circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style open armchairs having painted and carved frames done in a powder blue upholstery circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Fauteuil de coin en hêtre sculpté, estampillé Jean AVISSE, XVIIIe
By Jean Avisse
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Fauteuil de coin en hêtre sculpté, estampillé Jean AVISSE, XVIIIe Quelques éraflures au bois et anciennes traces d’insectes xylophage Garnissage et garniture en très bon état Assise ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

A pair of French Louis XVI style relief carved open armchairs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XVI style relief carved open armchairs circa 1860.
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four French Mid-18th Century Rococo Louis XV Painted Fauteuils
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A rare and attractive set of four period Louis XV pale green and rose painted armchairs. Each with a flowerhead and foliate carved toprail, padded and scrolled arms and a serpentine ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Mid-Century French Louis XV Red Leather Carved Painted and Gilt Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a pop of color to your office or study with this elegant antique painted and gilt desk armchair. Crafted in Provence France circa 1960, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorate...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails. The upholstery shows signs of wear.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fruitwood

French Confident sofa from the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood
Located in Barletta, IT
French Confident sofa from the second half of the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood with gold leaf. It features rich carving motifs, and the seats a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

French Provincial Accent Armchair Oversized by Daniel Jones New York
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1940s French Provincial...
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1950s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of armchairs, France, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of armchairs, France, circa 1870. Very good condition, after renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: oak dimensions: height 88 cm seat height 42 cm width / 62 cm dept...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Oak

A Grand Scale French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome French Louis XV period grand scale carved walnut armchair later adapted with mounted handwrought iron brackets for sedan use. 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs having nicely carved frames circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Red À La Reine Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A armchair, fauteuil à la Reine with back in the style of Jean Baptiste Cresson with headlines of the armrests and seat upholstered and covered with red silk damask, "violonné" backr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Boudoir Fauteuil Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Seat Boudoir Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 25" W x 27.5" D x 14" Seat height x 23" Arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XV Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of armchairs in fine Cuban mahogany wood, centred cut curls and floral carving, framed backrest, padded armrests supported in curved colueta, brown cushioned seat and backrest...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Painted Carved Wood Cane Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 38" H x 24" W x 21" D x 19" Seat height x 27" Arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of 18th C French Armchairs in Jacquard Zebra-print Velvet
Located in Norwalk, CT
A handsome pair of French open arm chairs. Lovely patina on hand-carved fruitwood frames. Newly upholstered in a quality jacquard velvet...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuil Gilded Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of fauteuil armchairs, newly upholstered in neutral fabric, is very elegant, with exquisitely carved, elegant back rests, aprons and armrests. Antique sturdy frame, origina...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pair of convertible armchairs with violin backs in molded and carved walnut from the Louis XV period. one of which is signed Blanchard. The armchairs have an elegant deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Fauteuils Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood Fauteuils armchairs. Each wonderfully detailed armchair is raised on four 'S' scrolled legs decorated by fol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Wood And Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Antique 19th century French Louis XV carved wood with upholstery arm chairs. Lovely carved acanthus leaf crest, apron, and cabriole legs, with light blue upholstered arms, s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Rare Pair of Stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The construction of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it shows in the finished product, even some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by French ...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Metal

Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

`19thc French Antique Louis XVstyle Carved Rococo Armchair/ Side Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Louis XV style Carved Wood Rococo Armchair. Very nicely carved. Romantic scene aupholstery.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved distressed frames. Upholstered seats, backs and arm rests. 40" h x 27" w x 28 1/4" d. Seat height 19". Condition Scratches. Stains to upholstery. Minor pulls to upholstery.
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1990s Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Three-Piece Giltwood and Aubusson Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style three-piece giltwood carved and silk Aubusson tapestry three-piece salon suite, comprising of a settee and two fauteuils (armchairs), the Aubusson silk...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Wood

Fine Pair Antique White Paint Decorated French Louis XV Large Scale Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is s a superb set of 2 ( we have an identical pair listed separately if interested) and they are upholstered in suede and in good condition with minor stains and signs of age as...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Suede, Walnut

A set of four French Louis XV 18th century lacquered wood armchairs
Located in PARIS, FR
A suite of four Louis XV lacquered woord armchairs circa 1750 Ornated with flowers and leaves, with a red leather upholstery. 18th century, Paris, France Size: height 36.61 inches, ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XV style armchair, recently redone fabric good condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style armchair, recently redone fabric good condition
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut and Cane Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century French fauteuil armchair or hall chair featuring a rare high caned back. Beautifully crafted from walnut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Brass

Pair Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Upholstery and Cane Nicely Carved Lounge Arm Chairs. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 37" H x 25" W x 23" D x 19" Seat heig...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Style Vintage Wingback Armchair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Nestle into the grandeur of yesteryear with this Louis XV-style wing chair, a luxurious ode to early 20th-century craftsmanship. This wing chair, with its solid wood frame and intric...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Cane Back French Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are nice chairs. They have some minor loss to cane. The frames are carved walnut in the Louis XV style. Buttons missing on the upholstery. The chairs measure 33.75 tall x 24.5 ...
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1940s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut, Cane

Pair of Ornate Carved Gold Leaf Gilded French Armchairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair, one of two pairs available. This pair has mismatched upholstery and beautiful gold leaf finishes and extraordinary carving and detail. They each measures 36 tall x 21...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

French Country Louis XV Style Burgundy Leather Faux Reptile Cowhide Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country Louis XV Style Burgundy Leather Faux Reptile Cowhide Armchair. Item features a distressed solid wood frame, burgundy leather embossed reptile print upholstery, brown c...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Walnut Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two lovely and immaculate Louis XV walnut fauteuils or open armchairs, each with a cartouche back, surmounted with intricate high quality floral carving, scrolling arms and shaped se...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Damask, Walnut

Pair Of 1930's Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs of generous scale, in pale yellow and green paints. Newly upholstered in raw linen.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of 18th century Louis XV Armchairs, France 1760
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless charm of this exquisite pair of Louis XV armchairs, featuring gracefully curved walnut frames adorned with intricate carvings. These stunning armchairs are rema...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Early Louis XV Walnut Fauteuils A La Reine, 18th Century With square back and yoke arch top rail, the exposed hand rests carved with leaves, on scroll supports to serpenti...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Versace Style Gilded Armchairs Louis XVI Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a pair, one of two pairs available. This pair has nice older upholstery and beautiful gold leaf finishes and extraordinary carving and detail. They each measures 36 tall x 21...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil recently upholstered. The painted gold frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship and feature intricate cross h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

French Pair Queen Louis XV cabriolet armchairs green velvet upholstery 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming pair of Louis 15 style cabriolet armchairs in beech wood, covered in almond green velvet fabric. Napoleon 3 Period. 2 Very beautiful flat-backed armchairs called “à la rein...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Four French Louis XV Style Fauteuils / Office Chairs, Cane and Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Four French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils / Lounge or Office Chairs, Cane and Leather A stunning set of four chairs, can purchase only a pair if only a pair are required. Each having c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair 19th Century French Hand Painted Wooden Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your interior with this Pair of Antique 19th Century French Fauteuil Arm Chairs, designed in the exquisite Louis XV style. These chairs are more than just seating; they are p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Cane, Oak

Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs from the 20th century with carved floral décor, scrolling knuckles, cabriole legs and upholstery. Evoking the grandeur of French roya...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Elegant French Walnut Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV style walnut carved open armchairs with a lovely shaped back and newly upholstered seat, arms and backs. Can also be used as end accent dining chairs or in a ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

rare and original Louis XV transition armchair with back and side lacquered
Located in Mouscron, WHT
rare and original Louis XV transition armchair in gilded wood, back and side covered in lacquered wood with Chinese decoration, circa 1930
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1930s European Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Antique French Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Light-Medium Blue Sapphire Tone Upholstery ( newer ) Antique Sturdy Frame, Grey Paint Overlay, with Signs of Gilt Gold Accents in areas, and worn away in others. Rococo Styling throu...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Of Louis XV Armchairs, Venice, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful pair of large armchairs in gilded and carved Louis XV style wood, 'chassis' model Armchairs from the Venice region, wear and tear to the gilding, trims to be redone ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XV Armchairs By Jean-René Nadal L'Ainé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This impressive pair of French armchairs displays the splendor and elegance of the Louis XV period. Crafted by the famed ébéniste Jean-René Nadal l'Ainé (1733-1783), the chairs are e...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV style upholstered cerused painted wood cabriolet arm chair. Dimensions: 36.5" W x 27" H x 21" D. Dealer: S138XX
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Louis Xv armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chateau d'Ax, Theodore Alexander, and Beauvais Royal Manufactory. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $3,415.

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