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 Louis XV Daybed Freshly Lacquered White With New Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Louis XV daybed freshly lacquered in white with new Todd Hase upholstery high performance off-white. This daybed is fitted with...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with fine mottled ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XVI style tapestry fauteuil open arm parlor chair beautifully exemplifies the neoclassical refinement of 18th-century French design. Crafted with a carved wooden...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$508 Sale Price
36% Off
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Cane Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and...
Category
1980s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Marquises Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine pair of french 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved marquises bergère armchairs. The ornately carved gilded frames with floral and acanthus motifs with rounded edg...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
$18,950 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and finely detailed Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench. This uniquely supported rectangular bench is raised on a collapsable 'X' shaped Giltwood base. This cro...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of Louis XV-Style Beech Gondola Armchairs in Gray Velvet, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful pair of Louis XV-style gondola armchairs from the 20th century, crafted in beechwood and newly upholstered for modern comfort. The carved wooden frames display the elegant...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Scalamandre Fabric Bespoke Vintage Pair of Wingback Wing Chairs
By Scalamandre
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of vintage wingback chairs with Scalamandre fabric which is newer. The colors are to die for, please enjoy pictures. Fabulous lines and scale, not too big, not too sm...
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Textile, Silk
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil, recently reupholstered. The painted gold chair frame is carved with exquisite craftsmanship and features intricate cross...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 36.5” x W 19” x D 21” x SH 20”
Set of 6 Vintage French Louis XV style dining chairs. Original upholstery with nail trim finish and classic curvy cabriole legs. Enjoy t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV wooden chair with floral tapestry - 19th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and colorful floral fabric. The back is openwork and decorated with scrollwork, rocaille, flowers, and acanthus leaves.
The seat is upholstered in fab...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 32 in W: 22 in D: 21 1/2 in SH: 17 1/2 in
An elegant pair of French Louis XV style carved walnut armchairs, finely crafted in the early to mid-20th century and refl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench. This exceptional bench is raised on five cabriole legs with scrolled feet and scallop shape...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Antique French Louis XV Fauteuils or Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of carved antique French Louis XV armchairs with new neutral British upholstery sculpted from fine walnut featuring exquisitely formed frameworks with subtly arched seatback crowns, gracefully scrolled armrests, and undulating aprons supported by eight carved cabriole legs connected with double-lyre stretchers. The armrest supports and apron are also carved with stylized shell and foliate motifs. This classic French armchair pair...
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gorgeous Pair of Paint Decorated Upholstered French Large Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French Louis XV bergère armchairs beautifully captures the refinement and romance of 18th-century design. Expertly carved in solid beech with an antique painte...
Category
1950s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Fine Pair of Paint Decorated French Louis XV Style Marquis Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of French Louis XV style marquis bergère chairs embodies the timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship of 18th-century design. E...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Louis XV-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four upholstered dining chairs wonderfully recreates the Louis XV style with sinuous fruitwood frames and nary a straight line in sight. Created by Minton-Spidell, this u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Custom Upholstered Carved And Gilt Vanity Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. 18th century. An ample antique French vanity bench carved and gilt overall with a ribbed openwork shaped back frame and a cluster of carved roses on the crest. The wide shaped se...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood High Back Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood high back armchairs. Each is raised by handsome and richly carved ca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Palatial 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved three piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé (Settee) and two fauteuils à la reine...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$27,450 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XV Style Vanity Chair.
This lovely antique French Louis XV style chair was created as a vanity chair or dressing table chair however it would work perfectly in a living ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved Bench with Distressed Leather Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant French Louis XV–style bench featuring a beautifully aged hand-finished leather seat and richly carved hardwood frame. The leather top has a warm, deep caramel tone with natur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Wingback Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved walnut frame cushioned seat and upholstered in gold or beige damask.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergere Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of Louis XV style giltwood bergère armchairs with cabriole legs, upholstered seat, back and arm rests, the front feet on castors...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee
Epoch: 18th century
Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Nutwood
Antique French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in Scalamandre floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood
$5,900 / set
French Louis XV Style Carved Shell
Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XV style caned bergere chairs with vintage check upholstery. The upholstery feels like silk but could be a blend. The frames are ivory painted w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Down
Pair of Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Bergère Armchairs with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exquisite pair of French mid-19th century Louis XV Style Bergère armchairs. The style was a direct response to the previous Louis XIV style, which valued furniture that em...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated and Gilt Accent Bench C. 1920
s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 19 1/2 in W: 40 1/2 in D: 18 in
Elevate your space with the refined elegance of this Antique French Louis XV Style Bench, dating to the 1920s. A beautiful example o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic French Louis XV Intricately Carved Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite detail in the carving on the lovely shaped body of this Louis XV walnut bergere armchair or wingback chair, having carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and new high end upho...
Category
Early 2000s French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Newly Reupholstered Floral Louis XV Style Armchair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Add a touch of French charm to your space with this beautifully reupholstered Louis XV-style armchair. Featuring a vibrant floral fabric in soft pinks, corals, greens, and blues on a...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful lounge chair in the Louis XV style designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, California by Minton - Spidell during the 20th century.
The chair has a wooden frame and cabri...
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Suede, Fruitwood
Set 10 Carved French Louis XV Dining Chairs Circa 1990
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of 10 French Louis XV style dining chairs, dating to circa 1990, offers timeless sophistication and craftsmanship ideal for formal dining spaces. Each chair is beaut...
Category
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Pair Louis XV Revival French Gilded Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of French carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XV style and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century.
The chairs feature hand-carved decoration a...
Category
1980s English Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Four Late 20th Century Floral and Gingham Upholstered Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a set of four Louis XV style armchairs in custom floral tapestry style upholstery with blue, pale green and white gingham seat backs and welting, unmarked.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period Patinated Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Period patinated armchairs. The golden hued patinated chairs have a light green border throughout and are raised on cabriole legs. The...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival,
This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,634 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four French Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of four French mid 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with richly carved acanthus leaves and lovely finel...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut with Faux Fur Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this antique stool bench in your den for extra seating. Crafted in Provence, Southern France, circa 1920 and rectangular in shape, the tradit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Faux Fur
Set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
Pair of Armchairs Dimension: 35.25" X 25.5" X 25" Seat Height: 17.5"
Four Side Ch...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
W
J Sloane Mid Century French Walnut Louis XV Fauteuil Arm Chair Downfill Seat
By W.
J. Sloane
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite French Fauteuil chair by W & J Sloane Inc. Made from naturally distressed walnut with foliate carvings, padded scrolled arms, and ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Ralph Lauren Louis XV Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ralph Lauren Louis XV Occasional Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 25.5 wide x 20 deep x 38 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 20 inches
We take our photos ...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 12 French 18th Century Ivory Painted Chairs
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of 12 French ivory painted chairs with gold color precious silk velvet upholstery in very good condition.
6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' cent...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$30,558 / set
Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of four French Louis XV style dining or side chairs from the 19th century exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Each chair is ri...
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Ornate Carved Gold Leaf Gilded French Armchairs Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite pair of French armchairs from circa 1940 showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and regal elegance associated with fine European furniture. Each chair is beautifully ca...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of six French Louis XVI dining chairs from the 1940s showcases the timeless craftsmanship and refined symmetry associated with neoclassical design. Crafted from rich...
Category
1940s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Bergères À Oreilles Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood Bergères À Oreilles armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with scrolled feet and finely carved sea...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant companion pair of Louis XV style chairs beautifully captures the charm and refinement of French provincial design. Each chai...
Category
20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,148 Sale Price / set
53% Off
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition.
(B-139).
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Caned Seat Bench, Fruitwood, French Design, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style country French bench with caned seat. Add a pad or use as is.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Rare Pair of Tapestry Upholstered French Period 18th century Louis XV Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This rare pair of 18th century Louis XV armchairs epitomizes the grace, craftsmanship, and artistry of the French Rococo period. Hand-carved from fine walnut, each chair displays the...
Category
1780s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$3,996 Sale Price / set
20% Off
4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in
This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Armchairs, 19th Century French
Located in El Monte, CA
This exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs will elevate any living space. Expertly hand-carved walnut showcases intricate foliate motifs and scrollwork on the crown of the seat ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Italian Carved
Cerused Pine French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs. The frames appear to be a cerused pine. The damask upholstery feels like some sort of cut chenille. The upholstery is vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Solid Oak French Louis XV Hand Carved Armchairs Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of solid oak French Louis XV armchairs showcases timeless craftsmanship and refined elegance, making them a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. Eac...
Category
1970s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood armchairs. Each "Bergères À Oreilles" armchair is raised by beautiful cabriole legs with scrolled ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Carved and Painted Canapé — Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
Graceful French Louis XV-style carved and painted canapé, circa 1880–1900, upholstered in striped velvet, possibly Old World Weavers. From the Iris Apfel Collection, capturing the le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a cane back and seat, loose cushion, cream distress painted finish, solid wood frame, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set of eight mahogany dining chairs, louis XV-Style with tall upholstered backs
Located in Houston, TX
The carving and quality of this set is exceptional. The wood
Is a rich dark mahogany. The high backs are well padded
And the upholstery is impeccable. The legs are carved
In a cabri...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Mahogany
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.