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Louis XV Armchairs

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
Tall Back Needlepoint and Petit Point Carved Walnut French Louis XV Armchair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This tall back French Louis XV armchair is an exquisite antique, showcasing the refined artistry and craftsmanship of 19th-century France. Constructed from solid walnut, the frame is...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair French Armchairs Louis XV Gilt Fauteuil Needlepoint
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of Louis XV Revival gilt armchairs Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques market The chairs are crafted in the classic Louis XV manner...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

A Set Of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuils Open Armchairs
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Price per chair - Four 19th-century French Louis XV style Fauteuils are graced with open armchairs, showcasing exquisite Aubusson Tapestry upholstery. Their cartouche-shaped backs ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

Pair of Italian 18th Century Louis XV/XVI Giltwood Throne Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 18th century Louis XV/XVI giltwood throne armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular fluted tapered legs with top ac...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Carved Louis XV Walnut Armchair or Fauteuil from Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Add elegance to any room in the home with this French Louis XV armchair or fauteuil, beautifully carved in the 19th century and newly reupholstered in a neutral high end fabric that ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Louis XV French Rococo Fauteuil Chairs - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
Recent vintage upholstered fauteuil open-arm chairs in the Louis XV (or French Rococo) style c. 1990s. This style is defined by its elegant curved lines, particularly the cabriole le...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Painted Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of painted Louis XV style armchairs, late 19th century. With floral carved cupids bow crest rails, upholstered backs, serpentine shaped arm supports and upholstered armrests, s...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

BLANCHARD - French Pair of Louis XV period Cabriolet Armchairs - Stamped - 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent pair of convertible armchairs with violin backs in molded and carved walnut from the Louis XV period. one of which is signed Blanchard. The armchairs have an elegant deco...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Carved Cane Back Armchairs C. 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36 3/4 in W: 24 1/2 in D: 24 1/4 in SH: 20 in Elevate your space with this beautifully crafted pair of antique French Louis XV-style carved cane back armchairs, dat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

English Victorian Green Bergere Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French LXV style Bergere (20th Century) armchair with green upholstery and seat cushion
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Pair of Fine Quality Carved Limed Beechwood French Louis XV Armchairs Curca 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of fine quality carved limed beechwood French Louis XV armchairs, circa 1940, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Beautifully ca...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Silk, Beech

Louis XV Style Brass Nail Studded, Caned and Partial Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian made Louis XV Style Brass Nail Studded, Caned and Partial Upholstered Fauteuil. Double cane back with extra wood bar support as part of the frame. Measures 24" in width x 24...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

19th Pair of Louis XV Bergère Armchairs in White Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
19th pair of Louis XV bergère armchairs in white velvet Recently upholstered Really very comfortable. Seat interior measurements: Wide...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous pair of French carved walnut fauteuils made in the Louis XV style featuring a Chinese silk style upholstery with an antique look. Newly upholstered with a rich fabric that d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair French Louis XV Style Open Armchairs with Caned Seats and Backs
Located in San Francisco, CA
each of elegant shape with cartouche-shaped back above a serpentine seat flanked by scrolled arms; all raised on cabriole supports; with custom down-filled cushions
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Beech

Pair of Antique 1920s Era French Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs Animal Print
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French Louis XV style giltwood armchairs, dating from the 1920s, exemplifies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Each chair features an ornately carved giltwood...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Rare Pair of Francoise Linke Signed Giltwood Caned Louis XV Salon Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of François Linke signed giltwood caned Louis XV salon chairs exemplifies the pinnacle of French decorative arts and the artistry of one of the most celebrated ébénist...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Antique 18th Century Style Venetian Orange Leather Armchair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century style Venetian carved Italian armchair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood Color: Burn...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil This elegant and regal armchair has a masterfully carved frame with acanthus and shell scro...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

French Louis XV-Style Walnut and Navy Upholstered Bergere and Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bergere and ottoman with carved walnut frames, cabriole legs and navy blue upholstery with seat and back cushion. (priced as set).   
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair. Circa E...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Louis XV style Cane Arm Chair
Located in Denton, TX
Very elegant sculptural cane armchair with carved floral accents. The curved back makes this very more comfortable than a straight back chair. the seat was originally cane but has be...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Louis XV Style White Painted Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils, carved and white-painted wood frame, with cream striped floral upholstery. 37.75" H x 27.25" W x 23.5" D; arm: 25.5" H; seat: 16.5" H. Pro...
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20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Vtg French Louis XV Style Green Pink Painted Arm Chair Fauteuil Striped Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted armchair Fauteuil Striped Fabric. Item features green and pink distress painted finish, solid wood frame, nicely carved details, ve...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Paint

Venetian Walnut Armchair, Louis XV
Located in Vo , Veneto
Venetian Walnut Armchair, Louis XV Technical information: Period: Mid-18th century Origin: Veneto Wood type: Walnut Height: 99 cm *38.98 in* Seat height: 40 cm *15.75 in* Width: 7...
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1750s Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Nutwood

Pair of 19th Century French Exquisitely Carved Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality carving on this pair of exquisite French Louis XV armchairs, accent chairs, or dining chairs, newly reupholstered in a fine high quality linen blend neutral British fa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Louis XV Revival Giltwood Shaped Bergere Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XV revival carved giltwood tub shaped Bergère, dating from circa 1880. The wingback armchair with hand-sculpted giltwood frame that envelo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

Lovely Pair of St. Tropez Painted Silk French Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of elegant French Louis XV painted carved armchairs upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found in St. Tropez in France. Beautiful muted tones of pale green and go...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Pair Louis XV Armchairs or Fauteuils with Matching Ottomans
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic 19th century French Louis XV style cream painted walnut armchairs with matching footstools or ottomans, newly upholstered in a high end complementary fabric. Original paint ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Channel-Tufted Armchair with Carved Frame and Calligraphy Motif Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
Combining the elegance of a Louis XV-style silhouette with a distinctly modern flair, this vintage upholstered armchair stands out with its bold calligraphy-patterned fabric. Crafted...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Bergeres ~ Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV painted bergeres ~ armchairs will add a delightful accent to your interior decor, plus surprisingly comfortable o...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Fauteuils Upholstered Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A beautiful pair of hand carved walnut open arm chairs in Newly upholstered vintage Fonisetti style large print damask. fabric. The masterfully carved frames with real gold leaf with...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Antique Louis XV Hand Colored Tooled Leather Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs, Carved Wood Tapestry, France, c. 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive pair of armchairs in the Louis XV revival tradition, crafted from carved wood and showcasing ornate floral tapestry upholstery, elegant cabriole legs, and a refined Fre...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs in Golden, Blue, and White
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of 19th-century Louis XV Style walnut and gilt bronze-mounted armchairs with fabric in gold, blue, and white hues. This striking pair of Louis XV-style fauteuils from the late 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Bronze

1900s Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs, carved walnut with floral motif
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Pair of Venice Baroque Louis XV armchairs from the 20th century, walnut hand-carved with floral motifs and threads. The two armchairs are sturdy and in good condition of upholstery, ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Original Blue Mohair Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XV armchairs with stunning original blue mohair upholstery with brass tack beading, sculpted from fine walnut, and featuring exquisitely formed frameworks with s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Mahogany and Giltwood Upholstered Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Louis XV mahogany and giltwood upholstered armchair in good condition with rose color upholstery. Chair measures 23" in width, 24" in depth and stands 39" tall....
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric

French Louis XV Brown Needlepoint Armchair Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV Needlepoint Armchair, circa 1940, is a fine example of classic European craftsmanship, combining elegant design with timeless comfort. Crafted in the traditional...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Regence Style walnut open armchairs in cream upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Fine cream colored leather upholstery trimmed in nail Heads adorn these fine chairs. The frame is in walnut In the Louis XV-Style with curved cabriole legs. The back Is upholstered ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of well-proportioned Italian Louis XV style painted carved wood arm chairs, with gilt detail and caned seats.          
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
$2,720 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Antique French Carved Parlor or Living Room Armchairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French armchairs, intricately hand-carved in the late 1800's, in as found condition. The pair of French antique armchairs, sti...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Louis XV bench in carved natural wood, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV bench in carved natural wood, 18th century
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style High Back Armchairs with Beige Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style (1st half-20th Century) shaped high back armchairs with carved frames having an antique distress fishish with beige velvet upholstered backs, seats, arm...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Brass

Classic Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted UpholsteredArmchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic vintage Louis XV armchairs or fauteuils in immaculate condition, with lovely contrasting fabric on back. Classic Louis XV carved florets and tapered cabriole legs...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Tapestry Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Tapestry Fabric Upholstered Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 42.5" H x 26" W x 24.5" D x 17" Seat height x 26" ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut and Cane Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century French fauteuil armchair or hall chair featuring a rare high caned back. Beautifully crafted from walnut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Brass

Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Boudoir Fauteuil Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream and Red Painted Low Seat Boudoir Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 35" H x 25" W x 27.5" D x 14" Seat height x 23" Arm hei...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

Set of Louis XV Style Oval Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
A mixed pair (one with arms) of Louis XV style oval back chairs paint finished in silver cream with Brunschwig & Fils cotton and silk small patterned leaf design in a pale aqua marine color upholstery. Dimensions of chair without arms...
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1980s American Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV style painted Armchairs with red silk Upholstery A Pair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs beautifully captures the elegance and refinement of French 18th-century design. Each chair features a delicately carved wooden frame f...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Walnut and Caned French Provincial Bergere
Located in Montreal, QC
This shapely corner armchair has unusually positioned legs. The curving arms ,legs and caned sides and seat all contribute a sense of lightness , the carving is excellent.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of Pierce Carved French Louis XV Walnut Salon parlor Chairs Circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of pierce-carved French Louis XV walnut salon parlor chairs, circa 1870, represents the elegance and refinement of 19th-century French craftsmanship. Finely hand-carved fro...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuils, late 19th century, carved and gilt bouquet crest, light blue upholstered seat, back, and arm rests on four cabriole legs with gilt accents. ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Fine Pair of Louis XV First Revival Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Louis XV first revival armchairs. Polychromed in Ivory with fine gilt carved details. Full professional restoration by us.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Giltwood

A Grand Scale French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome French Louis XV period grand scale carved walnut armchair later adapted with mounted handwrought iron brackets for sedan use. 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Mozart and Music Themed Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of nicely-carved French, Louis XV style fruitwood fauteuils with gilded flowers on the crest rail, seat rail and knees. Recently upholstered in French toile de jouy fabric...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of Painted 19th Century Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs, having a painted finish showing natural wear, each arched, channelled frame surmounted by carved ribbons, padded backrest flanked by scrolling arms with padded elb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Period Cabriolet Armchair "à la Reine", 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Louis XV period armchair covered with a flower patterned tapestry. The armchairs have a sober and elegant movement of its accotoires as well as its arched feet. France ci...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Armchairs

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Tapestry, Wood

Pair of Sophisticated Ebonized Black Lacquer French Louis XV Wide Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV wide armchairs is a refined example of 19th to early 20th century craftsmanship, updated with a sophisticated ebonized black lacquer finish. The ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair Carved Painted French Louis XV Style Armchairs, Circa 1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs, circa 1960, embodies the refined sophistication of traditional French design with a timeless versatility perfect for today’s int...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Louis Xv armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Chateau d'Ax, Theodore Alexander, and Beauvais Royal Manufactory. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $475 and tops out at $64,500 while the average work can sell for $3,415.

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