Louis XV Benches
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
Romantic Vanity Bench in the French or Italian Style
Located in New York, NY
Decorative and romantic vanity bench, probably American manufacture, in the Continental style. Rope tassels, carved cabriole legs with upholstered pad seat, upholstery shows wear.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Piano Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style piano bench, or stool, with solid walnut frame. Nice hand-carved details with cabriole legs. Original fabric upholstery with nailhead trim...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Caned Grey Patinated Bench with Entretoise
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV style caned grey patinated bench with Entretoise.
Lovely versatile model. Four benches in store. Price per one bench.
Shell detail, d...
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20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood
$885 Sale Price
34% Off
A Richly Sculpted Circa 1850 French Louis XV Style Giltwood Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
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A beautiful French banquette, in the style of Louis XV. Dating to circa 1850, the giltwood has some wonderful carvings that embellish the curvaceous f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Textile, Giltwood, Wood, Upholstery, Silk
Antique French Walnut Short Upholstered Bench w/ Serpentine Arms
Stretcher
Located in Savannah, GA
This handsome French walnut bench features curvilinear arms with carved acanthus leaves and is supported by a carved serpentine stretcher base. The seat is a lovely claret colored ve...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Brass
$825 Sale Price
26% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Oak Settee
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved oak settee from France in the Louis XV style. The settee has a wonderfully detailed pierced back with three seats with shell hand carved decorations at the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Oak
Lovely French Louis XV style Walnut Cane Bench Mid 20th Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Louis XV style carved walnut cane bench. This stunning French bench is a light shade of walnut and the caned seat looks good. Our versatile French bench would work wel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Walnut Bench w/ Arabian Market Tapestry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style 6 Legged Walnut Bench with Arabian Market French Tapestry Upholstery and Stretcher Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 40.5" W x...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Green Painted
Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV Style Green Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework Upholstery, ca. 1890
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Walnut Cane Bench
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV style walnut cane bench. This stunning French bench is a light shade of walnut and the cane seat is in very good tight condition. Our versatile French bench would wor...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut, Cane
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s.
This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$3,348 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Golden Basket Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pretty bench in gilded and carved wood, Louis XV style, with double caning back
Good general condition, some cracks on caning, wears at guilding
Period XIXth century
H 90 cm seati...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood
20th century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut caned bench dating from 1900.
Very good condition.
Canework in very good condition.
Ideal at the end of a bed or in an entryway.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,540 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench with Giltwood Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Louis XV style bench from the early 20th century features an oval shaped smooth muslin upholstered seat with custom-made cushion over a lovely giltwood body. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Stools Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs.
Excellent condition of gildin...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Style Silver Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style silver gilt bench.
Stunning 19th century French Régence or Louis XV style silver gilt or silver leaf bench wi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An upholstered bench with a light-colored frame having subtle gilt (gold) accents characteristic of Louis XV furniture to enhance the ornate carvings. The overall design emphasizes f...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Crewel Work Upholstered Creme Paint Decorated French Louis XV 6 Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant French Louis XV style 6-leg window bench is a timeless piece that perfectly balances refined design and decorative artistry. The hand-painted crème frame is beautifully ...
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1950s North American Vintage Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six-Leg Window Bench, a graceful and elegant piece that captures the essence of French provi...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Benches
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Bench/Coffee Table with Breche d
Alep marble, c. 1750
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period bench in walnut later converted into a coffee table with Breche d' Alep marble top, dating ca. 1750 and French in origin.
For many more fine antiques, please vi...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Style Piano Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Louis XV style piano bench, or stool, with solid walnut frame. Nice hand-carved details with turned legs and stretcher and spindle decoration. Toile fabr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Brass
Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted
Silver Gilt Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and well-carved French Louis XV style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench perfect for the foot of a bed, the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even chil...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Bench
Located in Beaune, FR
Louis XV style giltwood and cane bench. It is in very good condition. The armrests and backrest are double caned. All the canework is in perfect condition.
Dimensions
Total heigh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Louis XV Style Square Carved Upholstered Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Louis XV style square upholstered bench with a dark, richly carved walnut wooden frame with ornate details on the legs and scalloped apron. The bench upholstered in a textured wove...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Set of Four Gilt wood and Painted Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved gilded and painted square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Savannah, GA
Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Painted Bench or Footstool with later blue and white checked upholstery, parcel gilt painted frame, rising on cabriole legs
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Paint
$1,186 Sale Price
30% Off
French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) round bleached bench with white satin upholstery.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Satin, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Bench, Raspberry Red Fabric
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This French Louis XV style bench features a bright raspberry red coloured upholstery, creating the perfect pop of colour in any living spac...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Fabric
Louis XV walnut bench
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A finely carved Louis XV walnut bench or stool, France, 18th century, featuring cabriole legs, a shaped stretcher, and scrollwork supports. The seat is newly upholstered in natural l...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,880
Swedish Designer, Gustavian, Low Table, White Marble, Grey Painted Wood, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gray painted Swedish stool with new marble top 19th century beechwood. Simply the sweetest little bench having a later date white marble top as it was used as a pedestal.
Provenance...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Stools Roma 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs.
Excellent condition of gildi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
$7,654 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
French Provincial 18th Century Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare, Louis XV carved walnut bench with original finish and original leather upholstery. Such a wonderful state of preservation, yet strong and ready to be used.
Please contact me wi...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut, Leather, Oak
Italian Walnut Round Bench, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very fine 19th century finely carved walnut round bench newly upholstered in green silk velvet.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Benches
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood benches. Each bench is raised by elegant and most decorative X shaped supports with fine scrolled feet with acanthus leaves and beautiful mottled designs. At the center are stunning reserves of richly carved scrolled foliate designs and unique movements encasing a charming finely detailed seashell. The supports are connected by a beautiful scrolled stretcher decorated in a similar manner with delicate mottled designs and a superb central floral seashell like reserve. Upholstered in a faux leopard skin fabric.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated stools. Each stool is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet and beautiful carved pat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV St. Mid 19th Century Low Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French Louis XV st. mid 19th century low bench. The bench is raised by six cabriole legs with wonderfully and richly carved flowers above. At the apron is a scalloped desi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Louis Xv benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Dessin Fournir, and John Widdicomb. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $23,800 while the average work can sell for $2,873.
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