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Louis XV Lighting

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
19thc French Louis XV Gilt Patinated Large Bronze Cherub on a Swing Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Large Louis XV Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub on His Swing with Garland Chandelier/ Pendant 3 Light Fixture. Highly detailed, super high quality castings. Rare...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality French 18th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This six arm six light chandelier is centered by a finely cut Crystal ball with a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Fine Pair Cast Bronze French Bachus Face Bowtie Large Two Candle Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French cast bronze sconces showcases the opulent artistry and classical inspiration of late 19th to early 20th-century design. Each sconce features two candle arms ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, 10 light arms, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, 10 light arms, circa 1880
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Glass

Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisitely-designed gilt-bronze and cut-crystal chandelier in the Louis XV style, with six(6) candle-arms extending from a central column. Wired for USA electricity.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style five-light chandelier with an assortment of crystal prisms and pendalogues with rosettes and crystal spheres. Solid brass frame with glass bobeches, original ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The polylobed mounts are finely decorated with flowery baskets, a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal, giltwood, crystal and cut glass chandeliers. Each most impressive twenty four light chandelier is centered by a st...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu chandelier. This exquisite twelve light chandelier is centered by a berried bottom finial below scrolling acanthus...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair Early 20th Century Jules Leleu Style Crystal and Brass Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Early 20th Century Crystal and Brass Wall Candle Two-Lights Sconces in the Style of Jules Leleu. Originally electric and converted to candle sconce. Measures 9 " in width, 4....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A palatial French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass 16 candle-arms and 28 Interior light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat. The elongated gilt bronze frame with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze chandelier with 10 arms and filigree bobeche and finial bottom with canopy.
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. silvered bronze and Baccarat crystal, six electrified arm chandelier. The chandelier has an elegant central crystal fut and nine 'S' scrolled arms. The arms are decorated by various shapes and clear and pale amethyst cut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely elegant French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This most elegant chandelier is centered at the bottom by a solid Crysta...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candelabras. Each high quality six arm candelabra is supported by a circular pierced foliate decorated bas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

French, 19th Century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French, 19th century, Louis XV St. Ormolu and Alabaster lamp. The lamp is raised by a beautiful pierced scrolled foliate ormolu base with richly chased...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Ormolu

Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass 6 Light Arms, Circa 1930
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colourless Murano Glass 6 Light Arms, Circa 1930
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu sconces. Each three-arm sconce is centered by a fine bottom acorn-shaped finial below striking richly c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Silvered Bronze Torchères Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Important Pair of Antique Torchères in the Louis XV Manner Constructed in patinated and silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed with silvered bronze tied cannelures, the tripartite scrolled legs issue columns incorporating addorsed syrinxes, holding reeded Pan pipes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Marble and Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French marble and gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1890-1910 period. It is of outstanding quality and is a lovely size. ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian Brass Chandelier with Clusters of Glass Fruit
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a lovely vintage Italian bronzed metal chandelier in bird cage form, bearing clusters of amber and amethyst colored glass fruit displayed in conjunction with shaped crystal p...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu chandelier. The twenty arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful bottom acorn finial below wonderful foliate mo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze and Glass Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this refined antique chandelier. Crafted in France circa 1880, the fixture features an ornate bronze frame adorned with cascading c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very fine chandelier in the Louis XV taste. Constructed utilizing finely cast, and chased gilt bronze, and handblown glass adornments and prisms of cut lead glass crystal; the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Gilt Iron, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Gilt Iron, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This exceptional twelve light chandelier is centered by a berried Glass bottom...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Glass

19th C. Louis XV Style Bronze Two Light Table Lamp with Adjustable “Pare-feu"
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Louis XV Style Bronze Two Light Table Lamp with Adjustable “Pare-feu“. Elegant late 19th century Louis XV style table lamp with adjustable screen. It is made with a high level of refinement in casting and chasing the bronze figure. The little horn blowing pan is seated on a granite base. It is framed by two gilded bronze candle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Very Fine Gilt Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine gilt bronze & crystal Louis XV "Cage" style chandelier. 9 Lights. France, circa 1900. Dimensions: height 38" diameter 24" CW4432.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Pricket Sconce from Red Tall Processional Torches
Located in Milano, MI
An exceedingly rare and impressive Louis XVI period Italian three-light sconce realized with three red processional pricket torches, more than eight foot tall. Red Procession Sticks...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and Faience porcelain three-light candelabra table lamps. The ovoid porcelain urn hand decorated in floral burgundy...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of early 20thC French Style Crystal Drop Lustres
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of early 20thC French Style Crystal Drop Lustres on ormolu frames and base with acorn finials to the top - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candle Holder 3 Arm Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 11.5" W x 8" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Chandelier Attributed To Vian
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu chandelier attributed to Vian. The five arm chandelier is centered by a lovely bottom foliate finial below a fine acanthus leaf re...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

French Rococò Style Gilt Bronze Lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This finely chiseled French Rococo style gilt bronze lantern by Gherardo Degli Albizzi has six-light and it shows classical features of that period such acanthus leaves and vegetal d...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Floor Lamp, 1960s, France
By Francisco Luque
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you want something else. This is it. Like a classic chandelier on a stand. Brass stand, very nice quality comes with a 5 arm cut glass top. Still with their original shades. Good...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Cut Glass

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This exquisite twelve arm twenty four light chandelier is centered around an O...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Louis XV style four-light crystal chandelier. Brass frame with dark patina. Crystal pendalogues with rosettes and ribbed glass center columns. Rewired with new sockets and ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier, France, circa 1930
Located in Kinderhook, NY
French, circa 1930 Louis XV style chandelier having silver-gilt metal frame with internal sockets hung with various shapes and sizes of faceted and smooth cut crystal prisms. Additi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces from the Napoleon III period
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant Louis XV-style ormolu sconces with two arms and acanthus leaf decoration. These sconces retain their beautiful period matte and burnished gilding. The chasing is of fine qua...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Ormolu

20th Century Set of Pair French Bronze and Glass Sconces with Ceiling Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of pair French bronze and glass sconces with ceiling lamp Sconces measurements: H 11.81in W 11.81in D 3.93in Ceiling lamp measurements; H 22.44in W 8.66in...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Monumental Giltwood Torchères after Jacques Gondoin, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important pair of monumental thirty-one light giltwood torchères after the model by Jacques Gondoin for the Hall of Mirrors At the Palace of Versail...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystal prisms and pendalogues, large ribbed center columns, and cut crystal sphere. Solid bras...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Large Louis XV Style 24k Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Southall, GB
These large Louis XV style wall lights are 24-carat gold plated, have two lights & fret cut leaf detailing, originally removed from Prince Jafrei's, a member of the Sultan of Brunei'...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by a fine pierced scrolled foliate backplate with lovely richly chased ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair Of Gold Finished Mirror Back Double Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Well made pair of diminutive gilt brass or bronze Mirror Sconces having a fine compact French presentation. Pair of gold finished mirror back double arm ...
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20th Century American Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

Pair Of French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu sconces. Each five arm sconce starts at the backplate with a single scrolled arm protruding from berried foliage an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XV Six-Light Iron Chandelier with Verdigris and Gilt
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique chandelier was crafted in France circa 1890 in the Louis XV style. Forged from hand-wrought iron, the six-light fixture features a verdigris painted finish richl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Iron

Pair Of E.F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of E.F. Caldwell gilt bronze Louis XV style wall sconces with acanthus leaves intertwined with oak leaves with acorns with later added brass drip cups one of which is missing bu...
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19th century gilt bronze and crystal French chandelier in the style of Louis XV
Located in Eindhoven, NL
A wonderful French chandelier with 8 lights in the style of Louis XV. Gilt bronze frame embellished with flower rosettes. 'Cage' form. On the 'cage' arms there are crystal poignar...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Polished Brass Vaughan Square Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Polished Brass Louis XV Style Square With Inset Beveled Glass Panel Lantern Pendent Fixture Having A 4 Candelabra Light Interior Cluster Comes Ready To Install Wit...
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20th Century Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze 39-L Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Figural Thirty-Nine Light Chandelier. The scrolled arm candle-arms designed with acanthus and floral wreaths protruding from...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze, Ormolu

Colorless Murano Glass Chandelier 8 Arms Of Light Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Colorless Murano glass chandelier 8 arms of light, new electrification, three levels of flowers and leaves
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Glass

Pair of French Chinoiserie Sconces
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine pair of French Louis XV sconces with a finely cast silvered bronze, the Chinsoierie male and female figures with elaborate leaves, C scro...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of French Chinoiserie Sconces
Pair of French Chinoiserie Sconces
$2,461 Sale Price / set
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Pair of French Bronze and Rock Crystal 2-Light Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th century 2-light cast bronze and rock crystal sconces. The sconces are detailed with strands of tiny crystal beads that create an "X" pattern. This pair of sconces ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and grand scaled French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty light chandelier with a striking crystal central fut is surrounded by six central supporting scrolled arms which split at the bottom into three arms. Flanking the supporting arms are six single arms. The three levels of lights are joined by swaging garlands of faceted crystal beads in various sizes. Each arm is elegantly decorated by most impressive and thick crystals of various shapes and cuts. Each saucer below the candle cups are decorated by elongated cut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

A set of four French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu Parrot sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality set of four French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu Parrot sconces. Each most charming three arm sconce has a richly chased and most decorative Parrot sta...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Giltwood Mirrored Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century giltwood mirrored sconces. Circa 1750-1789. Hand-carved and gilded. Early mirror. Each projects a single tole arm for ca...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Gold, Iron, Tin

Pair of Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Mirrored Eglomise Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 24in Width: 8in Depth: 13 1/4in This pair of vintage French Regency style 1 light distressed gilt sconces are perfect for you and your home! If you look at the p...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Marble Ormolu Candelabra Henri Vian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV style marble and gilt bronze mounted four-light figural candelabra by Henri Vian, (French, 1860-1905). The ovoid marble ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis Xv lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include OMBRES ET FACETTES, Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Baccarat, and Maison Baguès. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $88 and tops out at $658,829 while the average work can sell for $6,408.

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