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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
Louis XV Style Gilded Bronze Candle Wall Sconces
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate pair of gilded bronze, twin-arm antique candle wall sconces. Decadently curved arms, ending in leaf shaped bobeche drip trays and...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19th French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Table Lamp Maison by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Large 19thc Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze with Rock Crystal Table Lamp by Maison Bagues. This is quite the room dominating statement piece. French Chateau acquisitions.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Rock Crystal

Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant 19th Century Louis XV style hall lantern. Striking French design from the 1870s. Original gilt bronze doré shell-crested frame with five original yellow color...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Louis XV Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair bronze Louis XV style sconces. Pair vintage Louis XV style two-arm wall lights newly electrified. Italy, circa 1920. Dimensions: 12" H x 9.5" W x 4” projection
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

PR 19thc French Louis Louis XV Bronze Sconces with Baccarat Crystal Torch Shades
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Stunning French Louis XV style Bronze Torch Wall Sconces. Open crystal flame form shades by Baccarat France. The shade holders are spring form [not shown when shades are put on]...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Bonze Tole Louis XV Style Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French bronze Louis XV style Bouillotte lamp with an adjustable painted metal shade and three electrified candle- arms. Measures: Height 25.6" in. (65 cm), diameter 13" in....
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

Set of French Silver Plated Sconces, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of four French circa 1950s Louis XV style three-light sconces with silver plated finish. Measurements: Height 20" Width 11" Depth 4".
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Silver, Bronze

Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze, twin branch wall sconces. Newly electrified. There are four more of these in a seperate listing.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Doré Bronze Exquisite Chandelier Set Up for Candles Mid-1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
What at first looked to be your ordinary French Crystal Chandelier that no one bothered to wire for lightbulbs, turned out to be something quite special. Our first hint was the hand-...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Pair of Ormolu Candlestick Form Lamps, 19th Century with Pleated Shades
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Ormolu candlestick form lamps, 19th century. Wired & ready for use. With 12 inch white silk pleated shades.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Gold, Brass, Bronze

Set of 4 1920 s French Louis XV style Bronze Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 4 c1920'sFrench Louis XV Bronze Wall Sconces. Cut crystal adorned.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Superb bronze and crystal chandelier, 8 lights , 60 watts max bulb US rewired and in working condition Totally restored and refinished From A Nice côte D’azur estate.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by Maison Millet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Louis XV rococo style gilt bronze two-light wall lights, stamped MB on rear for Blaise Millet, founder of Maison Millet of Paris. The firm was a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

A 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain Ginger Jar Lamp
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th Century Chinese Famille Rose Style Samson Porcelain vase and cover, ormolu-mounted in lamp Polychromed design of flowers and foliages and branches and vases, the ginger jar on...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Venetian chandelier in Murano glass in shades of blue, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass in shades of blue, circa 1950
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Pair of French 19th Century Era Normandy Walnut Panel Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French 19th century Normandy walnut panel sconces embodies rustic charm, craftsmanship, and timeless European elegance. Each sconce is mounted on an intricatel...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Louis XV style gilt-bronze and cut-crystal eight-light chandelier Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 45 in x 22 in.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Pair Of Rocaille Wall Lights In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large pair of Louis XV Rocaille style sconces in very finely chiseled gilded bronze, with two light arms. Parisian work of very fine workmanship, end of the 19th century, magnificen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Of Large Rocaille Wall Lights In Gilt Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Imposing pair of large Louis XV Rocaille style sconces in very finely chiseled gilded bronze decorated with acanthus leaves and mistletoe branches. Superb Parisian work from the end...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style 3-Light Bronze Sconces, French, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis XV style wall sconces is made of bronze sconces. These wall lights have 3-light. They were made in France, circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

40s Set of 4 French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze/ Crystal Sconces attrib. Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning Set of `4 Matched Louis XV style Gilt Bronze with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces attributed to Baccarat France. Very high quality. Purchased from a residence in Nice France.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Large Louis XV Style Lamp Made of Marble and Decorated with Decorative Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This Important marble lamp is decorated with a bronze crown at the base, large handles made of shells and acanthus leaves and finished with a decorative floral element. This is a ver...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt mounted breche violette marble urn form now a lamp.
Located in Nashville, TN
The tall turned marble urn form in a swirl of cream and varying shades of purple , lavender and violet . Probably with handles originally , now removed and holes filled . 14 inch...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Marble, Metal

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Hand Painted White Porcelain Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Hand Painted White Porcelain Urn Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Porcelain

Luxury French Empire Regency Louis XV Purple Crystal Obelisks Bronze Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Fabulous 8-light French Empire pure crystal basket chandelier with gilt bronze frame and 4-faceted crystal obelisks, circa 1920s Also available a pair of matching sconces. Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Louis XV Renaissance Brass Figural Dancing Cherubs Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Renaissance Brass Figural Dancing Cherubs Urn Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 32" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 8" W x 6.5" D....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

French Bronze Tole Louis XV Style Bouillotte Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Elegant French bronze Louis XV style Bouillotte lamp from the 19th Century with an adjustable painted metal shade and three electrified candle- arms. Measures: height 22.4" in. (57 cm), diameter 13" in. (33 cm). Lighting: takes three small Edison bulbs. It originally used candles...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze, Metal

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Styled Brass Cut Crystal Lamps Glass Fruits
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique brass and crystal lamps are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Louis the 15th Style Bronze Wall Sconces, French, circa 1920
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of Louis the 15th style wall sconces is made of bronze. This is a French work, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880 s.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze and Crystal Chandeliers
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze and crystal chandelier with various style crystal drops & finials and 8 candlestick holders & 8 light sockets. Missing 1 circular fan crystal finial
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

A fine pair of Japanese water bottles with gilt bronze mounts made into lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 19th century French Louis XV Japanese water bottles with gilt bronze mounts made into lamps
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

19thc French Antique Louis XV style Rococo Bronze Multi Color Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV/ Rococo Form Chandelier. Bronze frame with multi color large crystal. Amazing very unique Chandelier attributed to Maison Bagues 19thc.
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

French Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Crystal Two Arm Wall Sconce, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite pair of French Louis XV style wall sconces. Forged from wrought iron, these sconces are a testament to the artistry and skill of traditional French metalwork. Each scon...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Wrought Iron

19thc French Louis XV style Bronze/ Crystal Fruit / Crystal Pendants Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV style Crystal Fruit/ Crystal Embellished Chandelier. Quite a stunning Fixture choice!
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal

Pair Antique Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Musical Motif
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of large antique bronze wall lights in the French Louis XV style with musical and neoclassical motifs including tambrel (an ancient form of tambourine), flutes, tied rib...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Late 19th C. French Louis XV Style Bronze Cherub Lamp Signed by Louis Sauvageau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 25 1/4 in W: 13 in D: 7 in Height to top of Bronze Sculpture - H: 11 1/4 in This stunning late 19th-century bronze lamp, signed by the celebrated French sculptor Louis Sauvageau...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Set of 6 1940 s French Louis XV style Dore Bronze Wall Sconces after A. Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 French Louis XV style Dore Bronze Rococo Wall Sconces after Atelier Petitot. Manufactured from the 1940's. Marked.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Crystal And Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant gilt bronze cage chandelier with rich and generous crystal ornamentation composed of large cut plates, crystal water drops around each bobeche and a long molded shaft. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

1920 s French Louis XV style Bronze / Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern Fixture
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's French Louis XV style Bronze Mounted Crystal Shade Ceiling Lantern. Attrib Baccarat.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Venetian Glass Nine-Arm Two-Tier Sconces
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of classical Venetian nine-arm sconces from Italy. Glass two-tier sconce with three-light on upper and six below. Decorated with cut faceted prisms....
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Iron

PAIR of Gilt and Iron Foliage Sconces
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This pair of sconces stands on an urn in bronze with a patina of gilt wood. The foliage has little flowers and leaves patinated bronze. American wired
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1970s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Metal, Bronze

1920 s Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Hanging Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with crystal drops.
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1910s American Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Figural Bronze Porcelain Candelabra Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra Table Lamps with Maiden Faces and Three Candles Each (Pair). Stamped "Made in France". Circa Early 20th Century. M...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

An Antique French Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Rococo Lantern
Located in London, GB
A Large antique French Louis XV style gilt bronze Rococo lantern with six cut bevelled glass panels, an ornate canopy of scrolled acanthus and foliate. The glass panels framed with C...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair of Beaded Maria Theresa Three-Light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of bead encrusted sconces, in the Italian Maria Theresa style, having a frame of patinated bronze, each with a crown adorned with spires and crystals, surmounting cascades of cr...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Metal

19thc Pair French Louis XV / Louis XVI Transitional Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 19thc French Gilt Bronze Louis XV/ Louis XVI Transitional style Wall Sconces. Rococo casting work here is just stunning!
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze Rococo Wall Sconces Signed by A. Petitot
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's French Louis XV Rococo style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces. Signed by Atelier Petitot. I purchased these while on a buying trip to France.
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

c1910 French Louis XV style Bronze w/ Crystal Chandelier atrributed to Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1910 French Louis XV Bronze with Cut Crystal Chandelier. This chandelier is attributed to Baccarat. Clear and Amethyst toned crystal. I have seen a Baccarat photo of this chandelier.
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Pair 19thc Antique French Rococo Louis XV Dore Bronze w/ Crystal Corner Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Unique 19thc Pair French Louis XV Rococo style CORNER Sconces. These are hard to find - for the corners of the room. Draped in cut Crystal with Bronze Frame.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Gilt Wall Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice single gilt French wall sconce.
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20th Century Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XV style wrought iron and bronze seven-light color crystal (cut-glass) chandelier. The black painted iron frame with six candle arms and a center lig...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Rock Crystal Pendant Bagues Style French Louis XV Sconces
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XV style sconces in the manner of Maison Baguès embodies timeless sophistication and Parisian glamour. Each sconce is beautifully adorned with han...
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1990s Italian Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Bouillotte Desk Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Each three arm candelabra; with painted black tin shades and gilt bronze finials, wired for electricity. From the Collection of Mario Buatta, New York, NY.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Ormolu

Louis XV style lantern in gilded bronze, circa 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style lantern in gilded bronze, circa 1920 Without chain 53cm
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Metal

Elegant Pair of Brass Hunting Horn and Hoof Form Wall Lights
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style three horn lights each with oak branch form supports with oak leaves. Bows on the crest and at the center, the terminal with oak leaves and tassels and Hoof form on th...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Lighting

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Brass

Gilded Bronze Rocaille Lamp
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rococo style lamp in gilded and chiseled bronze with two light arms and featuring a beautiful oblong lampshade in beige silk. French work from the end of the 19th century and very e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze "Versailles" lantern with beveled glass panels. 1-light France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 18", diameter 8 1/2" CW4614.
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Crystal Chandelier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style six-light chandelier with an assortment of crystals with rosettes, including French pendalogues and large faceted prisms, a ribbed column at the top, and cut crystal ball...
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20th Century French Louis XV Lighting

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Crystal, Brass

French, 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Glass Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style pear-shaped gilt bronze and diamond-cut-bent-glass lantern. The ovoid gilt bronze body with a single light, surmounted with three glass panels centered with a sunburst design. The scrolled gilt bronze body with scrolls, acanthus, rosettes and leaves, each panel crowned with gilt bronze bows and ribbons...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Lighting

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Bronze

Louis Xv lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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