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
Set of 6 High Back French Country Provincial Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 high back Louis XV, French Provincial size painted dining chairs upholstered with white linen fabric, painted a light grey with darker grey trim. Front two legs of each chai...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Walnut Floral Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) walnut chaise with gold trim and pink/green floral upholstery
Good condition
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Gold
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized and Gold Cane Back Armchair by John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 24 1/2 in D: 25 in SH: 18 1/4 in
A striking Louis XV-style black ebonized and gold cane-back armchair by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless French elegance a...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or Chaise Longue, was crafted in Provence, France circa 1880. The set comprises two armchairs (his and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Récamier Chaise Lounge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 18th century Louis XV period walnut Récamier chaise lounge. The lounge chair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine scrolled feet and a lovely carved fillet ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Fauteuil Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Age: Early 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 27" W x 27" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Mahogany Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator French Hollywood Regency Louis XV Style Oval Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid mahogany wood frames with dark brown/red stain, oatmeal wool upholstery, clean sc...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large 19th Century Suite of Louis XV Style Aubusson Tapestry Chairs and Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French large suite consisting of a settee and 4 arm chairs and two side chairs. Original painted grey with parcel gilt details. Beautiful Aubusson tapestry wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Tapestry
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted in France during the second half of ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Carved Beech Around 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Carved Beech Around 1920
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
French Belle Époque Ormolu-Mounted Yellow-Upholstered Armchair by François Linke
Located in London, GB
A Rare Fauteuil de Bureau
In the Louis XV Style
By François Linke
An armchair of beautifully drawn proportions, constructed from purpleheart and adorned with fine hand-chased and fi...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Ormolu
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Painted Settee
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved Settee. White washed in a distressed vintage finish. Newly upholstered in a neutral linen fabric.
Please contact us for competitive shipping quotes.
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs with Silk Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable pair of Louis XVI style chairs with a faux
gilt finish. Having a reeded leg and dome shaped seat back.
Two cushions come with this set.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$945 Sale Price / item
55% Off
Pair of Italian Wingback Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Impressive, highly stylish and unique Italian painted wood frame wing back arm chairs that will bring presence to any room. Chairs have a full wood frame and a loose cushion....
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$15,500 / set
COLLAGE/CHESTER 3-Seat Sofa in capitonnè and Jacquard Flower Fabric - walnut
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Enter the world of artistic fusion with the Collage sofa by Ferruccio Laviani—an extraordinary piece that speaks the language of design diversity. This hand-made Italian masterpiece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Walnut, Feathers
French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench/settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench/settee. This wonderful small scale settee is raised by four cabriole legs supported on folia...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XV Armchair, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 18th century fauteuil a la reine, Louis XV period, in distressed grey painted finish, the frame carved with floral motifs, acanthus leaves at feet. Upholstered seat, back an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,650 Sale Price
32% Off
19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin.
Measures: Arm height ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Gilded Bergere Armchair with Stud
Floral Detailing
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Wonderful Antique 18th century French gilded Bergere armchair with stud detailing.
Silk Damask Cushions with tassel borders.
Embroidered hardBoard with ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
$3,569 Sale Price
55% Off
Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of 18th century Louis XV Armchairs, France 1760
Located in Leimen, DE
Discover the timeless charm of this exquisite pair of Louis XV armchairs, featuring gracefully curved walnut frames adorned with intricate carvings. These stunning armchairs are rema...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Beech Fauteuils in Dedar Silk Stripe, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the frame of a Louis chair. The gorgeous beechwood is perfectly-aged and was ripe for something cool and Classic, so we chose a beautiful silk fab...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Beech
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Régence Style Fauteuils with Modern Fabrics
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of mid-19th century French Régence style Fauteuils: full of French charm, this French Régence Style pair of armchairs have been updated with modern fabrics that are in keeping w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of small Louis XV-style wingback chairs in carved walnut, stamped by Bosson
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of small Louis XV-style wingback chairs in carved walnut, stamped by Bosson,
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee (2 Available)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Antique 1790s Era French Carved Oak Period Louis XV Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French carved oak side chairs, dating from the 1790s Louis XV period, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of 18th-century France. Each chair featur...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
$1,356 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat, upholstered in coral twill fabric with nailheads, having exaggerated scrolling arms, its painted frame inset into the front-facing arms, bowed front crown seat set upon ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Louis XV Style Painted And Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Louis XV Style Painted And Gilt Bench.
Offered is a lovely Italian painted and gilt wood bench or ottoman.
The finish is a lovely soft green with gilt accents and is currentl...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Beechwood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV beechwood chaise lounge with floral carved trim and white upholstery with 3 cushions (right side)
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,915 / set
19th Century French Louis XV Style Footstool with Six Carved Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style wooden footstool from the 19th century with six carved cabriole legs and upholstery. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the 19th-century French Louis XV styl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Antique French Carved Walnut Fauteuils for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ca. later 19th c. Louis XV style with elegant carved frames, the shaped backs and curved arms with delicate carved foliate details. The serpentine skirt rails and cabriole legs with ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt
Painted Carved Armchairs, Attributed Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Louis XV style gilt and green-cream painted carved Fauteuils armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen. The arched back frame crowned with carvings of flowers with...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
$12,450 Sale Price / set
32% Off
19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Pair French Bergères / Armchairs
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the opulence of our exquisite mid 19th-century French Louis XV parcel gilt walnut patinated framed bergères armchairs. This decorative pair showcases unparalleled...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Carved Fruitwood Bench w/18th C. Aubusson Tapestry
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century Louie XV style carved fruitwood bench with cabriole legs and curved strecher support. Beautifully upholstered with 18th century Aubusson tapestry and finished with bras...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Bergere Arm Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Lounge Chairs. Quality striped upholstery. Nicely ebonized and carved. Very firm and comfortable seats. Measures 27" in width...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French provincial Fauteuil à La Reine avec Oreilles or "queen's wingback armchair with ears". This is a large size chair-and-a-half with solid walnut frame and distinc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Duchesse En Bateau, Chaise Longue, Louis XV, Yellow silk, 18th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Carved Wooden Armchair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut armchair with beige linen upholstery. There are two identical armchairs, but one of them has a damage on the inside part of the upholstery as i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning French Louis XV settee is a remarkable example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Featuring a beautifully carved frame with a delicate crackle painted fini...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Slipper Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet Louis XV style French slipper chair newly upholstered in white fabric with blue silk back & welting. Sumptuous down seat cushion.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French 19th century Louis XV st. Oak vanity/desk chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative French 19th century Louis XV st. Oak vanity/desk chair. This wonderful caned armchair is raised on four elegant and slender cabriole legs with mottled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved walnut frames, painted in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Bergeres a Oreilles, C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style carved Bergeres A oreilles, padded arms and cabriole legs, upholstered in beige colored damask. C 1900. Hard to find.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV-Style Fruitwood Benches with Upholstered Seats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XV-Style benches having hand carved Fruitwood cabriolet legs and frame. Fruitwood has a medium walnut finish. As is printed cotton fabric upholstery. Circa 1950.
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20th Century European Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Louis XV Painted Duchesse Brisee A
Oreilles
Located in Essex, MA
With arched back and removable wings and upholstered back with down cushion seat, molded carved arms , raised on cabriole legs with accompanying bench. Both ensuite. Formerly part of...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
$5,800 / set
Antique 3 Piece Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Parlor Suite
Located in Oakwood, GA
Antique 3 Piece Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Parlor Suite
Lovely antique set
Circa 1900's
Set consist of Settee and two fauteuil chairs
Walnut frames
Lovely needlepoint upholstery
Na...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Louis XV style Armchair with Surrealist Iconography Upholstery
Located in NICE, FR
This original and one-of-a-kind 19th-century Baroque-style carved armchair has been reimagined by Australian designer Wesley Smith as a collectible statement piece for contemporary i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 31 1/4in W: 20 1/4in D: 25in SH: 19in
This is a very nice pair of French Louis XV Style Distressed Accent Chairs With Striped Upholstery. They are finely carved and ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Lucenec, SK
A set of six French hand carved dining chairs from the second half of the 19th century with cane seats and backrests.
Louis XV-style dining chairs in walnut style with well-articula...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$5,102 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Original Fabric, Gilt Frames Set of 4
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XV style armchairs in a suite of (4) matching antique French Armchairs in their Original Aubusson inspired thick fabric. The Gilded frames are original and have been structurally restored, but cosmetically left original. The arms and outside backs of the antique Louis XV arm chairs...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Louis XV-Style Giltwood Fauteuils/arm chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These fine chairs have a domed and padded back surmounted
By a floral crest, joined by padded arms to the like seat, raised
Above a floral guilloche-carved apron on molded cabriole ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
$4,875 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Stool Cowtan and Tout Walden Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Louis XV provincial style stool is circa 1920's. We have replaced old needlepoint upholstery and completely rebuild the deck and added Cowtan and Tout Fabric and nail head t...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Louis XV Style Leather Desk Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The deep shaped seat is upholstered in brown leather, and its shaped rail mirrors the back and has carved scrolled foliate motifs. Raised on four carved cabriole legs with heavy knee...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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.