Louis Xv Bronze Lanterns
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Lanterns
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Lanterns
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
2010s Italian Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Italian Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold, Bronze
20th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century North American Regency Lanterns
Gold, Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Metal
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Lanterns
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
20th Century Lanterns
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A Close Look at Louis-xv Furniture
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.
Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Lanterns for You
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.