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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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Item Ships From: Buenos Aires
Style: Louis XV
Period: 19th Century
Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century
By Ecole Boulle
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock, France, late 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century

Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century

$10,000
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, champlevé and gilt bronze jewelry box. Louis XV style, France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890
Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890

Onyx, Champlevé and Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box, Louis XV Style, France, circa 1890

$7,000
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century

$85,000 / set
Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke, France, Circa 1900
By François Linke
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Louis XV style vitrine by François Linke (1855 - 1946) Made of gilt bronze mounted wood, with a violet breccia marble top, front and beveled glass pa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke, France, Circa 1900
Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke, France, Circa 1900

Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke, France, Circa 1900

$55,000
Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Painted Porcelain, crystal and gilt bronze table lamp. France, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890
Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890

Painted Porcelain, Crystal and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp. France, circa 1890

$7,500
Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt-bronze and cloisonné garniture with angels figures, France, 19th century.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century
Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century

Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Garniture with Angels Figures, France, 19th Century

$10,000 / set
Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and iron andirons with bird figures. Louis XV style, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.
Category

1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890
Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890

Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890

$6,000
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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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