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Louis XV Seating

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
French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chairs -...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Louis XV Style, Ten Dining Chairs, Gold Gilt, Cane, Red Fabric, France, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Ten Louis XV Style Dining / Side Chairs, Clayed Gilt and Cane A stunning set of finely carved and upholstered dining chairs, Mid-20th century, comprised of two armchairs wit...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream Pink Painted Boudoir Slipper Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Louis XV Style Cream & Pink Painted Boudoir Slipper Chairs with Floral...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An extremely rare Louis XV style late 19th century to very early 20th century Chaise Percee or commode cover cane and wood chair. This is a histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Hardwood

Fine Pair of 18th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Fauteuils
Located in Birmingham, AL
A fine pair of carved 18th century Louis XV period fauteuils handcrafted in Lyon of solid walnut, circa mid-1700s. Featuring a shaped back with a crest of finely carved floral and fo...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Manhasset, NY
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French Provincial Accent Armchair Oversized by Daniel Jones New York
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1940s French Provincial...
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1950s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Foot Stool, Ottoman Original Water Gilded Finish
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XV Style ottoman or foot stool that was produced in France in the mid-to late 1800’s. The Maker’s Stamp is still on the bottom and is marked; Au Bon Marché Maison, Aristide Boucicaut, Tapisserie et Ameublement Paris. Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche was the first department store in the world and opened in 1852 in Paris with Aristide Boucicaut and his wife Marguerite at the helm. They offered original creations and limited editions alongside a selection of the most beautiful objects from all over the world. Our Antique French Louis XV Ottoman...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

Four French Louis XV Style Fauteuils / Office Chairs, Cane and Leather
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four French Louis XVI Style Fauteuils / Lounge or Office Chairs, Cane and Leather A stunning set of four chairs, can purchase only a pair if only a pair are required. Each having c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Style French Adjustable Stool
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis XV style adjustable swivel stool made of solid rosewood with hand-carved details, sturdy curved legs and decorative wood finial. Covered in original peti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry, Rosewood

Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Gold Gray Suede Cane Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Fratelli Boffi French Louis XV Style Chair. Item features Solid Carved Wood Frame, Caned Back, Grey Suede Upholstery, Antiqued Gold Finish, Classic French Form. Circa Late 20...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Suede, Wood

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid-Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Caned and Leather Desk Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined pair of mid-century French desk armchairs was crafted in France circa 1960 and reflects the enduring influence of the Louis XV style, interpreted through the lens of hig...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) painted child's arm chair with tapestry upholstered seat and back.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Tapestry

Painted Louis XV Style Canape
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in very pale greens and yellows, newly upholstered in navy gingham linen.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Mid-Century French Louis XV Painted Stool with Carved Shells and Stretcher Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This decorative mid-century French stool, crafted circa 1960 in the Louis XV style, features a hand-carved beechwood frame with a soft cream-toned painted finish accented by silver-l...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Armchairs, France, circa 1890.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two Armchairs made in France, in circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery for shiny grey velvet synthetic material. Wood: oak ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chic. Upholstered with hair on cow hide and antique brass tacks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

A Pair of Louis XV Style Bergères
Located in New York, NY
A pair of charming Louis XV style bergères with tight back, loose seat cushion, covered in a Belgian linen. The frames are painted in a washed gray finish that has developed a soft ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

Theodore Alexander French Louis XV Leather Arm Chair
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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1980s Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Fruitwood

19th Century Lacquered Wooden Stool in Louis XV Transition Style
Located in NICE, FR
This adorable stool from the Napoleon III era in the 19th century is of exquisite sculpture quality, characterised by deep, precise, and lavish carving. Its four legs feature intricate scrollwork adorned with delicate acanthus leaves and ribbons cascading from beneath the leaves, while rosettes embellish the leg tops. The belt is intricately carved with an interlaced frieze. The cream-coloured patina adds to its uniqueness. It is further decorated with a small tapestry...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Blue Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Louis XV Fauteuil armchairs. Carved fruitwood frame has been refinished. Newly upholstered in navy blue linen with bronze nailheads.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs. The undulating for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

Elegant Pair of Antique French Armchairs in Louis XV Style, circa 1880
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of antique armchairs from France. These chairs are made of solid walnut with curved legs and back and have been reupholstered with a beige fabric with floral motifs. Very comfor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Fauteuils from Provence, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office, study, or den with this elegant suite of four antique Louis XV armchairs. Crafted in Provence, France circa 1880, each fauteuil stands on cabriole legs ending in ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of 18th century Louis XV oak and faux marbleized Side Tables or Stools
Located in Troy, NY
A pair of petit Regence side tables of very unusual design and beautiful understated detailing, with faux marbleized tops. They could also function as a pair of stools.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Oak, Pine

A Palatial Nine-Piece Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, Park Royal
Comprising a canapé, two fauteuils, four side chairs and two tabourets, this remarkable suite is finely carved in the Louis XV style and retains its original painted and gilt finish....
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Beech

Sumptuous Set of 7 Louis XV Leather Embossed Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning Set of Seven French Louis XV Leather Embossed Armchairs or Fauteuils, to be used in any room of the home. Can be used as elegant dining chairs, or armchairs in the living or...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Wood

pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of country French early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and giltwood armchairs from Provence. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and brown...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Gilt Throne Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning pair of 19th Century French Louis XV style high back throne chairs with a gilt finish. Upholstered in loom woven tapestry with a lovely floral design. Generally in good c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair 18th Century Louis XV Painted Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of painted and carved 18th century armchairs.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These ch...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Louis XV Style 3 pieces Salon Set "à chassis", France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
Sofa = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Length : 130 cm (51,2 in.) ; Depth : 53 cm (20,8 in.) Armchairs = Height : 100 cm (39,3 in.) ; Width : 71 cm (27,9 in.) ; Depth : 57 cm (22,4 in.) Charming Louis XV style salon...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

French 19th Century Pair of Louis XV Style Bergeres
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A luxurious and inviting pair of 19th century French Louis XV style carved oak bergeres with olive-gold cut velvet upholstery. The ivory-tone painted wood frames have worn in areas t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Textile, Oak

Vintage French Louis Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered In Velvet - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis Style Armchairs Newly Reupholstered in Black White, Stipe Polka-Dot Patterned Velvet - Pair With their ebonized frames and traditional French Louis...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating

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Velvet

French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood and Pink Damask Upholstered Salon Set
Located in Queens, NY
5 Piece French Louis XVI-style (20th Century) salon set with gilt wood frames elaborately carved with ribbon scrolls, flower buds, musical instruments, birds and rams\' head armrests...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Damask

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and Mecca bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and Mecca bench. This impressive bench is raised on four cabriole patinated off-white legs accented w...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Early French Louis XV French Carved Armchair with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous and comfortable French Louis XV carved armchair or fauteuil newly upholstered in neutral French linen. Carved reeded legs and arms add to the elegance of this chair, which can be used as a head dining chair...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Armchair with High Backrest in Carved Wood and Cordoba Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
Armchair with high backrest in molded and carved wood, curved roll-up legs, seat and armrest support upholstered in beige linen and backrest in authentic Cordoba leather...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved and Giltwood Childs Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming 19th century French Louis XV style diminutive child's armchair features a sculptural giltwood fame carved with scrolls, leaf work and rosettes. The fauteuil has the or...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each! Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil arm chairs. It features a combination of Scalamandre damask and Clarence House cut cheetah velvet uph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery

Louis XV Pair of Chairs in Linen
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style of chairs reupholstered in a white linen fabric. Perfect for any sitting room, at the foot of a bed, hallway and more. The fabric has been professi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Seating

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Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Louis XV Carved Walnut and Black Leather Armchair from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique armchair. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the comfortable fauteuil sits on four cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leav...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut and canework. Louis XV period. LS5209325
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
F.L., stamped. Pair of “cabriolet” armchairs in walnut, decorated with ribbons at the top of the back and in the center of the belt. Cane seat and back, the seat covered with a leat...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

18th Century, Large Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Armchair Measurements: cm H 108 x W 73 x D 77, seat H 46 x D 51 x W 61 The splendid large armchair, in finely carved and gilded wood, was made in Genoa, in the Louis XV period, mid-18th century. The pentagonal back has a wavy and curvilinear profile, and is decorated with carvings with phytomorphic and rocaille elements. The armrests, slightly moved and decorated with carved leaves, end with a volute and from this fit the seat. The band under sitting is moved and decorated with rocaille elements, as well as the legs, arched, and curly feet. On the back, a repainting of the ochre tint was done. The back and seat are padded and lined in red velvet with fine ochre and grey decorations. The type of carving accords refinement and gracefulness to the armchair. The shaped backrest, the wavy armrests and the curved legs give elegance and charm to this seat, easily inserted in any furnishing context, both marked by modern and antique taste...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chair in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. It is upholstered in floral silk textile and is in very good original ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Silk, Wood

French Bergère Chair in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite French bergere chair in the style of Louis XV. Spring green velvet upholstery with a metallic silver clad trim and legs. There are two cabriole legs on the sides and one...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating

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Silver

Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French gilt wood side chairs, dating from around the 1890-1900 period. The quality is superb, they are beautifully made and have a gorgeous design. The pi...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Giltwood

French Louis XV Beige Upholstered Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Style Walnut Bench with beige upholstery. Antique condition
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Baker Furniture Louis XV Silver Gilt Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning pair of French Louis XV style fauteuils By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1970s Carved silver gilt over gold gilt wood frames, with unique griffin patterned upholster...
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Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style 19th Century Walnut Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back. Antique condition  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Walnut

A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French early 19th century Louis XV st. walnut canapé. Raised by eight impressive scrolled cabriolet legs with floral carvings. Each centered with a carved acanthus leaf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Louis XV Style Gilt Chaise Longues Lounge Sofa Gold Silk Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant gilt chaise lounge with Scalamandre laurel wreath silk upholstery that is a couple of years old only. Very rich and luxurious looking. Down cushion.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating

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Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Walnut Stools
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare pair of early 18th century walnut stools, the cabriole legs with carved scrollwork knees, and terminating in hoof feet, the legs joine...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Walnut

Pair of Hunt Slonem Early 19th Century Louis XV Style French Bergere Chairs
Located in Summit, NJ
Pair of early 19th century Louis XV style French Bergere chairs with caned back and seat. Hand painted wood with gold leaf carvings. Seat cushi...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating

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Gold Leaf

12 French Dining Chairs, Late 19th Century, Carved Fruitwood and Ori Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
An extraordinary set of 12 French dining chairs, manufactured in the late 19th century, crafted from high-quality fruitwood and sumptuously hand-carved, reflecting the mastery of Fre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XV Style 19th Century Stripped Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th century) stripped side chairs with carved splat back and cane seat.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Cane, Wood

Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with shell carved back crest and white upholstered seat and back. Antique condition. Whit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Pair of Late 18th C Beautiful Painted Greyish Blue Louis XV Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of 18th century Louis XV period painted greyish blue bergeres. Covered in a damask.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating

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Wood

true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative true pair of Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood arm chairs. Each wonderful chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled design...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating

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Giltwood, Paint

Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.