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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
W & J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

17th Century Louis XV Walnut Venetian Armchairs Pair Of Hand Carving Yellow
Located in Sanremo, IM
Pair of Louis XV Venetian armchairs in walnut, measuring 137 x 90 x 70 cm and with a seat of 48 x 70 cm, from the end of the 17th century with a pronounced carving, not in common use...
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1690s Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique 18th Century Style Venetian Orange Leather Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century style Venetian carved Italian armchair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood Color: Burn...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Louis XV Italian Walnut Armchair Venetian Style
Located in Sanremo, IM
Important pair of walnut armchairs, entirely shaped and carved with armrests and curved Venetian supports from the mid-18th century. These two armchairs were made entirely of soli...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Mahogany and Giltwood Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV mahogany and giltwood upholstered armchair in good condition with rose color upholstery. Chair measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and stands 39" tall....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric

Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Fine Quality Carved Limed Beechwood French Louis XV Armchairs Curca 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Beech

18th Century Louis XV French Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small 18th century Louis XV French fauteuil, or armchair, with sturdy walnut frame and fine hand carved decoration. Upholstered in 19th century petit point tapestry. Pegged constru...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut, Upholstery

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil Armchair with Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century French Louis XV Period fauteuil avec des courbes chair has been excellently crafted. Gentle S-curves and naturalistic floral...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Pair Paint Decorated French Louis XV Armchairs Fauteuils circa 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé and four fauteuils, all with recent upholstery. The finely carved frame...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Louis XV Victorian Style Floral Tapestry arm chairs - a Pair. Item features a ribbon and rose carved crest, floral tapestry u...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each "bergères à oreilles" armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly carved scrolled foli...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

A fine large pair of 19th c gilt carved Louis XV fauteiuls
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine large pair of French 19th century Louis XV gilt carved open armchairs. Covered in a French material
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down

Green Leather Louis XV Armchair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
A Louis XV style cabriolet armchair, in white lacquered wood standing on four cabriole legs ending by scrolls with carved sculpted leaves and flowers. Arm supports slightly behind th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Pair Antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Painted Louis XV Armchairs ~ Fauteuils will add a visually soft, classic accent to any room, plus surprising comfort in the bargain! Sculpted from solid hardwood ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden And Fabric Bergere Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair In French Antiques Louis XV Design Style composed of a Wooden Structure adorned With Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Ornate Carved Giltwood Fauteuil Armchairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style ornate carved giltwood fauteuil armchairs newly upholstered - pair. These elegant and regal French armchairs have a masterfully solid carved wood fra...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood

Louis XV Pair of Tan Silk Brocade Carved Armchairs in Oak with Two Pillows
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of fauteuils in a neutral tan, in the style of Louis XV. Chairs of the Louis XV period style are comfortable, more comfortab...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Oak

French Antiques Louis XV Design Wooden and Wicker Cane with Beige Fabric Bergere
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Bergere armchair in French antiques Louis XV design style composed of a white patina wooden structure and wicker cane back adorned with beige fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Venetian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Decorated Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Venetian Louis XV style painted and gilt decorated armchairs, late 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Louis XV Style Italian Arm Chairs by Chateau d'Ax Approximate Measurements in Inches 40" high at back 27" wide 27" deep (back t...
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Cotton

French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere, Arm / Accent Chair, Velvet, Giltwood
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI Jansen Style Bergere,arm / accent chair, velvet, giltwood Classy and elegant French Louis XVI style arm or lounge chair. Pe...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Arm Chair in a Fine Floral Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant 19th century French Louis XV bergere armchair featuring a high quality floral upholstery in the style of Schumacher betty chintz fabric in vivi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Walnut Armchairs, Circa 1750
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Louie XV style hand carved walnut chairs with 17th century wool tapestry upholstery. These are of generous proportions, very sturdy and comfortable....
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair Of Louis XV Walnut Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back and serpentine seat, carved arms raised on cabriole legs. Nice upholstery.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Paire De Fauteuils Cabriolets De Style Louis XV
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Paire de fauteuils cabriolets de style Louis XV récemment entièrement restaurés et en excellent état . Tissu de soierie à motifs de danseurs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Luscious Pair of Caramel Leather and White Carved Wood French Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious pair of leather embossed armchairs or fauteuils. Can be used as elegant dining chairs at the head of a table, or armchairs in the livingroom or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Striking French Louis XV Carved Walnut Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly reupholstered in a beautiful linen cotton blend, this lovely French walnut chair and ottoman set displays classic Louis XV hand carved d...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an antique ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV Fauteuil A La Reine in fruitwood. Beautifully carved with a good patina, newly upholstered in a stone coloured textured silk.
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Louis XV Armchair
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Louis XV armchair made in France. made of a solid wooden base with some great sculpture details in the wood and a nice fabric with a flower pattern.
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Armchair Bergere Petite and Gros Point Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century Louis XV style armchair or bergere. The fine petite and gros needlepoint upholstery seat and backrest depicting large floral baskets or urns in vibrant colors on a won...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four French Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood & Tapestry Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality set of four French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and tapestry armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely carved f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Louis XV style giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru velvet with nailhead detail. Also available C.O.M.    
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis 15 "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style "fauteuil à la Reine", richly carved with foliage on the top rail of the back and floral motifs on the curved legs. The fineness of the carvings presents e...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Louis XV Antique Fauteil Armchair in Custom Botanical Silk
Located in Lomita, CA
What's old is renewed in this antique Louis XV style armchair in an aqua blue and pale gilt-yellow orchid pattern silk upholstery. This...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Oak

French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ORIGINAL GiLTWOOD FINISH FRENCH LOUIS XV FAUTEUILS ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of antique Louis XV French giltwood Fauteuils Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fruitwood, Giltwood

Louis XV Style Cabriolet Armchair, Circa 1850
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice Louis XV style walnut cabriolet armchair from Louis-Philippe period. Its front legs, resting on weels, are curved and end with casters. The ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Set of Four French 19th Century Louis XV Rococo Style Gilt Wood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved Fauteuil à la Reine armchairs, the arched upholstered paneled backs with foliate scroll cresting and simi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood

Nice Antique Pair Fench Louis XV Armchairs Fauteueills
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These antiqe chairs are in good condition as far as the franes are concerned, but will be needing new upholsetry. That means its a great chance to put your touch on them! They each m...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV style woven skirt bergere lounge arm chair. Item features green striped upholstery, carved woven skirt, very nice item, great style and form. Meas...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique 1800s His & Her French Throne Statement Chairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Pair of antique 1800s his/king & her/queen french throne statement chairs...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Cotton, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Victorian Distressed Green Gold Gilt Cane Bergere Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Victorian style distressed green gold gilt cane bergere chair. Item features gold gilt details, double cane frame, solid wood construction, green distressed f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A decorative pair of late 19th century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs, upholstered in a blue velvet fabric, with carved decoration to the frame. Very comfortable armchairs. Great patina. The dimensions are: Height: 88cm (34.6in) Width: 62cm (24.4in) Depth: 64cm (25.2in) These pair of French armchairs are in good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. The seat and back have been professionally reupholstered and remain in good, clean condition. The antique carved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV-Style Fauteuil Armchair, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century French upholstered armchair wonderfully embodies the Louis XV style with rich ornamentation and nary a straight line in sight. The chair has a sinuous wooden frame ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

French 20th Century Louis VX Style Pair of Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of early 20th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Recently upholstered with cut silk and velvet fabric, the seat height is 18” without the cushion and 24’’ with the cushi...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak

Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs, newly upholstered in an Orientalist linen with lime green accents.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

French Carved and Gilt Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Late 19th century French carved and gilt Louis XV style chairs- a pair of armchairs and a pair of side chairs. Side Chairs – 18?wide x 20.5? deep x 40...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil By François Linke, Paris. The scroll and channelled frame beautifully carved with rocaille...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Wood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with lovely mottled fillets which lead up each leg and along the curved frieze centered by a charming finely carved floral reserve. The cushioned arms display...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Lovely Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs with Cane Seating
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A quality pair of French 19th century light blue white painted carved cane armchairs. Finely hand carved and extremely comfortable this pair of armchairs features gorgeous sinuous li...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Paint

18th Century, Large Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair Measurements: cm H 108 x W 73 x D 77, seat H 46 x D 51 x W 61 The splendid large armchair, in finely carved and gilded wood, was made in Genoa, in the Louis XV period, mid-18th century. The pentagonal back has a wavy and curvilinear profile, and is decorated with carvings with phytomorphic and rocaille elements. The armrests, slightly moved and decorated with carved leaves, end with a volute and from this fit the seat. The band under sitting is moved and decorated with rocaille elements, as well as the legs, arched, and curly feet. On the back, a repainting of the ochre tint was done. The back and seat are padded and lined in red velvet with fine ochre and grey decorations. The type of carving accords refinement and gracefulness to the armchair. The shaped backrest, the wavy armrests and the curved legs give elegance and charm to this seat, easily inserted in any furnishing context, both marked by modern and antique taste...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

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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