Louis XV Seating
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 Duchesse Part Louis XV Period in Hand Molded Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut frame steel wearing an original upholstery.
Good authentic condition of the frame but the upholster...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pair of footstools/seats, Sweden, circa 1910.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 46 cm width 46 cm depth 38 cm
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Style Dining Chairs In Premium Cotton Velvet
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Specifications:
Pinewood structure (known for its lightness and elasticity) and beech wood (known for its strength) applied on tension points, coated with polyurethane foam and fiber...
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2010s Portuguese Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood
Made to Order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair in Antique Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to order Louis XV Style Dining Armchair Upholstered in Fortuny Fabrics with Antique Brass Nail Heads Trim at Seat and Inside Oval Back and Arm Rest, Finished in Antiqued Painted...
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2010s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Carved French Style King Cane Back Chair
By Timeless
Located in Pasadena, TX
Beautiful French Style floral side chair-cane back , floral print fabric in muted tones, delicate carved and accent light wood .
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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 dark red.
France, circa ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
A Louis XV style armchair. 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XV style armchair with a very classic French accent in a beige linen. 1940's
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of 8 Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French Upholstered Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs feature amazingly artistic contours that create a timeless, naturalistic presence. All the chairs feat...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A pair of armchairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of armchairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 92 cm seat height 42 cm width 64 cm depth 64 cm
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1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique sofa, Sweden, circa 1870
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa, Sweden, circa 1870.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 98 cm seat height 42 cm width 133 cm depth 69 cm
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique French Aubusson Living Room Set Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Aubusson salon set is a stunning piece of antique furniture that will add elegance and charm to any room. The set includes ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
Set of 4 chairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 chairs, Sweden, circa 1870.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 74 cm seat height 43 cm width 50 cm depth 50 cm
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Twelve Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant set of twelve Louis XV style dining chairs. Mustard gold colored upholstered fabric with cabriole wooden legs. Slightly angled backs and a dark gilded base.
In good con...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage French Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs - a Pair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features Quality Constructed, Larger Scale, Walnut Frame
Approx 70 years
Very Good Condition- wear associated with antique furniture - See photos - Normal Wear associated with Anti...
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved walnut frames, painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Pair of Early 1900's French Walnut Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Louis XV style hand-carved solid walnut Armchairs circa early 1900's, from France.
The chairs have some pretty detailing in the fine carving on the chairs featuring small f...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Period Louis XV polychrome Fauteuil Upholstered in Penny Morrison
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis XV Period carved, pale green polychrome beechwood Fauteuil, open armchair, having a floral crest and other foliate carving to the back with carved, scrolled arms and acanthus c...
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18th Century English Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
louis xv sofa dating from the 19th century polychrome
By Cabine
Located in Somme-Leuze, BE
magnificent Louis XV Darant sofa from the 19th century with rich rocaille sculpture tapestry redone in the old style beautifully worked scrolled feet
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A gorgeous Early 20th C. Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Bench.
Newer upholstery in great vintage condition.
Measures 18" in width, 18" In depth and 18.5...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Italian Louis XV Walnut Armchair c.1770
Located in Sharon, CT
A large beautifully carved Walnut Armchair, Italian late eighteenth century in Louis XV style. Reupholstered.
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1770s Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Gold Giltwood Louis XV Sofa, Loveseat or Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XV sofa, loveseat or settee from the early 20th century. Expertly carved in richly gilded wood in Louis XV style of excellent quality. Sofa reupholstered and covered in ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
19th Century French Hand Carved Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Single French large wooden armchair in Louis XV style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Stately Pair of French Louis XV Style White Bergere Wing Chairs L
Located in Hopewell, NJ
In the style of Louis XV, this pair of French lounge chairs with wing back details have wonderful patina on their frames: patinated wood. These elegant chairs have been upholstered i...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Louis XV/Regence-Style Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of Regence or Louis XV-Style side chair. The frame is well-carved and the caned seats and backs are in good condition. Both chairs are sturdy and ready for ano...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Gorgeous Pair Of Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style handcrafted and hand Carved partial gilt Fruitwood Brass Nail Studded And Upholstered Side Chairs.
Newer upholstery in gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Louis XV Style Pair 19th Century French Bergères Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our exquisite late 19th-century French Louis XV walnut patinated bergères armchairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each ch...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Houston, US
19th century Louis XV style settee with beautifully hand carved floral motifs, scroll work arms and six cabriole legs all consistent with the Louis XV style. Upholstered in a muslin ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Fine Pair of Gently Worn Rose Velvet French Walnut Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of velvet French Louis XV bergere chairs in a soft pink hue. The chairs are in their original upholstery and will show minor wear to the arms especially and s...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Louis XVI style 19th century giltwood carved three-piece salon suite, comprising of a three-corps settee and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
A fine pair of 19th century Louis XV water gilt and carved bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of Louis XV water gilt and large French bergere's. Custom silk upholstery. Water gilt still evident with the original gilding .
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Single Louis XV Upholstered Chair
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great chair for extra seating.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
A French Louis XV style white washed wood frame sofa upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoiserie fabric. Front of sofa in a l...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A fine pair of 19th c Louis XV water gilt fauteuils . Fine carving with a silk
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century pair of Louis XV hand carved and water gilt fauteuils. Covered in a green silk material
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Set of Four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs. Some damage to the caning (see photos) Priced accordingly
#4383
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
20th century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut caned bench dating from 1900.
Very good condition.
Canework in very good condition.
Ideal at the end of a bed or in an entryway.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
18th Century Pair of Large Venetian Barocchetto Lacquered ed Giltwood Armchairs
The fine and important pair of large barocchetto armchairs was made in Venice, Italy, in the mid-eig...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Giltwood
French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style W...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming upholstered cushion over a cane base bench. The bench is painted in white and gold and is in good original condition with no major issues. The upholstery is origin...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Romantic Set of 4 French Louis XV Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and romantic set of four antique French Neoclassical Louis XV chairs in original gold gilt paint, newly reupholstered in high quality French ivory linen blend. #5798
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Period Mid 1700's French Louis XV Bergere 2 Piece Chaise w/ Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 18th Century French Louis XV two piece bergere chaise, having a partial gilt and paint decorated frame surrounding the upholstered seat and back, with loose cushions, and rising ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid 19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood High Back Bergeres recently covered in white fabric upholstery. 8 way hand tied coil spring foundation.
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres with Baker Upholstery and Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 36 3/4in Width: 27in Depth: 27 1/2in Seat Height: 19 1/4in
This pair of Louis XV style bergeres, armchairs, club chairs by W & T Sloane is made of the highest q...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant French Louis XV Style Walnut Armchair or Fauteuil
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine walnut Louis XV style armchair in fine upholstery with wonderful carved details. This elegant neutral and finely recovered armchairs are simply stunning and are certain to add s...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style White Painted Armchairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of 20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchairs
A pair of French Louis XV style grey-white painted wood frame armchairs upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoise...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 8 Venetian paint decorated French Louis XV style chairs. The chairs were made in Italy in the French taste. The chairs have damages to their original uphols...
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1930s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 20th Century Lacquered Painted and Gilded Wood French Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Pair of French armchairs from 20th century. Furniture in richly carved and gilded wood of beautiful size and great impact. Living room armchairs with padding in good condition. Seat ...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Carved And Gilt Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Louis XV style carved wood and silver gilt swivel low chair. Silver gilt with darker antique finish shading. The back of the chair sweeps around the sides creating shallow arms.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Louis XV Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV desk chair. Original frame finish and cushion seat. Beautiful original finish on frame and can easily be recovered in your favorite fabric.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Early 1900s Ca...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.
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