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Louis XV Furniture

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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Item Ships From: France
Style: Louis XV
Rare Louis XVI Revival Bed EU King Size/UK King/US Queen recovering included
Located in Trensacq, FR
Vintage Louis XVI Revival double bed from mid-century France. All original, in great vintage condition, with nice patina. This bed does require recovering, which will be undertaken ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Beech, Upholstery

Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Giltwood Console Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Louis XV-style console table is a magnificent example of the Rococo aesthetic, characterized by its intricate carvings, elegant curves, and luxurious gilding. Crafte...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Louis XV St. Side Cabinet Nightstand French Chestnut Bedside Table, Late 19th C.
Located in Labrit, Landes
French side cabinet Louis XV style nightstand Late 19th century Walnut bedside table One drawer and one trapdoor Hand-carved with vegetal and floral motifs. Good condition. Shipping...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Poplar Dining Table in the Louis XV Style circa 1850
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique poplar dining table, made in the 19th century in the Louis 15 style. This very old table has been completely dismantled and glued back together by our cabinet-maker. It has a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Poplar

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique single bed, made circa 1900 Louis XV style and padded, with an ecru fabric. This bed was used very few, so the fabric is very clean, like new (it has been redone few years ago), a very light stain on one of the bed rails (please see last photo) This bed or banquette needs a custom bedding...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Cane Bed Louis XV Style King Size
Located in Buxton, GB
Exquisite Antique French-Style Cane Bed ​Bring a touch of timeless elegance and European charm to your bedroom with this stunning antique-style bed frame. A beautiful interpretati...
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1940s Italian Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Consoles, Giltwood and Marble Tops, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant and refined, this pair of consoles perfectly embodies the opulence and sophistication of the Louis XV style. Expertly carved in richly gilded wood, they display graceful curv...
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1870s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Armchair Bergere Louis-Philippe Period, Louis XV Style circa 1800, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice bergere armchair from the Louis-Philippe period, in the Louis XV style. Large comfortable but elegant armchair. The seat and back are well padded (as well as the armrests) to give it a very comfortable and soft seat. The legs are curved, the wood is solid and upholstery nails run through the bottom of the seat and the left and right sides of the armrests. This armchair is upholstered with a fine cream-coloured tapestry with vegetal and floral motifs, bunches of grapes, knots and foliage. The tapestry presents a fine and delicate decoration in light tones. Note: the upholstery has some marks of time (wear or tears) (especially on the edges of the armrests) France - circa 1800 The Louis XIV style is a furnishing style covering more or less the period of the reign of Louis XIV (1661 to 1715). This style is characterized by the majesty and richness of its furnishings. The Louis XIV style follows the Louis XIII style. The furniture is increasingly luxurious, but unlike previous styles, it is almost no longer inspired by architecture. There are two kinds of furniture: ceremonial furniture richly decorated with veneers and inlays (especially with André-Charles Boulle), solid gilt wood and bourgeois furniture in solid wood. The style is characterized above all by its absolute symmetry and an important and ostentatious dimension. The Louis XIV style is of Italian and ancient inspiration. The style emerged with the advent of the reign of Louis XIV in 1661 and lasted until the end of the 17th century. In 1690, on the death of Lebrun, decorator to the King, the style declined and was gradually replaced by the Regency style. The Palace of Versailles is obviously extremely and lastingly marked by the Louis XIV style. His long reign made it possible to impose the unique style of the Grand...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent sofa bench in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and sculpted with scrolls and stylized flowers. The sofa rests on eight curved arched legs with flower falls Armres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

18th Century Louis XV Walnut Table or Ladies Desk
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French Louis XV side table, or ladies desk, is a real 18th century gem. Crafted from walnut, and opening with a single apron drawer, it would make a fabulous end table, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Pair of armchairs "à la reine" carved painted wood - velvet - Louis XV
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful pair of armchairs "à la reine" in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with volutes and stylized flowers. The legs are curved and arched with flower fal...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Early 18th Century Régence Carved Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
French 18th Century Régence Carved Armchair, Large and impressive Early 18th Century French Régence carved armchair. This exquisite, fine quality armchair is adorned with tapestry like upholstery and was typically used for seating in front of a museum quality Mazarin desk...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Fabric

19th Century Giltwood Mantle Mirror with Ornate Crest
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very fine 19th century mantle mirror in gilded wood and stucco. The rectangular mirror plate is enclosed within a narrow gilt frame, surmounted by an outsize and ornate cartouche c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Stucco, Giltwood

Large Tureen And Its Dish In Limoges Porcelain
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large tureen and matching platter with rich floral decoration on a turquoise blue background in the style of Sèvres. Limoges porcelain, first half of the 20th century. Superb quali...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

Louis 15 "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style "fauteuil à la Reine", richly carved with foliage on the top rail of the back and floral motifs on the curved legs. The fineness of the carvings presents e...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Daybed or Single Bed Upholstered Button Back French Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Daybed or Single Bed Upholstered Button Back French Early 20th Century In lovely condition. Button Back This will work as a Daybed with cushions...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

20th century French Louis XV Style Pair of Bedside Tables, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Charming pair of wooden bedside tables in Louis XV style, resting on delicate cabriole legs ending in bronze sabots. Each piece opens with three curved drawers decorated with veneere...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Chair Louis XV Style in Wood and pink velvet - 19th - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and velvet. The back and openwork and decorated with scrolls, rocaille, flowers and acanthus leaves. The seat is covered with pink velvet. The base ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Noailles Sterling Silver - 42 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Cutlery Flatware set "Noailles" made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Puiforcat. Cutlery set for 6 people including 42 pieces: - 6 table forks - 6 table knives - 6 table spoon...
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20th Century Danish Louis XV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Set of French sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs carved painted wood - Louis XV style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent set consisting of a sofa / bench, two armchairs à la reine and two Louis XV style chairs. Each piece is in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with scrol...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French pair of carved painted wood and velvet chairs - Louis XV style - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful pair of Louis XV style chairs in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and carved with volutes and stylized flowers. The legs are curved and arched with flower fall...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Antique French Bed Upholstered in White
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Bed Capitonne UK King Size Upholstered White Bed is a stunning piece of furniture with a French country style. Made in France in the 1920-40s, this bed features i...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Center Table
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Extremely elegant Louis XV Style writing desk or center table, with a gracefully adorned floral marquetry and intricate borders on the tray, revealing a single drawer and elegantly c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Brass

French Louis XV Style Oak Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Commode in the Louis XV style, French chest of drawers, circa 1940 Oak and wrought ironvegetal and floral Carved ornamentation surrounded by patterns of hearth, typical of the clas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

18th Century Walnut Large Buffet Louis XV, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Louis XV buffet cabinet, made circa 1770 Walnut and brass Good patina. Good antique condition Shipping: 136 x 159 x 58 cm 81 kg.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Salon Table Stamped Paul Sormani
Located in BARSAC, FR
Beautiful and elegant small center table with curved legs and scalloped top in the Louis XV style forming a writing and working table thanks to a sliding top system revealing a drop-...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Amboyna

Louis XV Wedding Wardrobe In Carved Walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV period wedding cabinet in molded and carved walnut, opening two beautiful triple-paneled doors in scalloped burl walnut, a large drawer with lock in the lower pa...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Chaise Longue Chair Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Chaise Longue Chair, dating back to the mid 1800s, exudes elegance and sophistication with its fabulous green upholste...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Walnut Oak Side Table in the Louis XV Style with Hiden Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Walnut side table, made circa 1900 in the Louis 15 style. To add a drawer while keeping the aesthetic appearance of the table, a large drawer is hidden behind the sculpture o...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Oak

Large Gilt Bronze Fire Screen in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large gilt bronze fire screen in the Louis XV style. A Napoleon III period gilded bronze fire screen and mantelpiece in the Louis XV style, 19th century. H: 80cm. W: 80cm, D: 22cm
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Provincial 18th Century Mirror
Located in Paris, FR
French provincial work from the 18th century. Mercury mirror in carved, gilded wooden frame. Centered on a basket filled with fruit in a vine environment.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Louis XV wardrobe
Located in TARBES, FR
Louis XV Wardrobe Circa 1880 in Several Types of Wood Treat yourself to the timeless luxury of the Louis Features : Style: Louis XV Period: Circa 1880 Several species of wood Det...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV wardrobe
Louis XV wardrobe
$1,065 Sale Price
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French Louis XV Period Chest of Drawers - 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This beautiful Louis XV period oak crossbow chest of drawers has four drawers. The handles and keyholes are worked in bronze. The legs of this chest of drawers are curved with a crossbar. The top of the chest of drawers has many knife cuts, which suggests that it must have been used as a hunting...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV Style Bed
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb Louis XV style bed in chestnut wood, satinwood, and caning. This bed is shaped like a butterfly. Richly carved, this bed is of very high quality and in good condition. 20th ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

French wooden dining Table with Louis XV style base - 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This dining room table is an exceptional piece of unique furniture. The wonderful 18th century wooden top was reassembled in the 19th century on a rustic base inspired by Louis XV i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th century French Pair of Louis XV Bergere Armchairs, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style bergère armchairs covered with a nice floral fabric. The seat cushions are removable. Braid finish. The fabric shows several stains but is in good ge...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Bureau Writing Table in Louis XV Style
Located in PARIS, FR
Refined French bureau plat from the Napoléon III period, crafted in the Louis XV style and dating to the late 19th century. The desk is finished in elegant black lacquer and richly ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV period marquetry secretary from the mid-18th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A very elegant and rare Louis XV period drop-leaf secretary desk, characteristic of Rococo furniture with its sinuous silhouette and refined proportions. The curved front rests on ar...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Roccoco Revival Walnut Open Sofa to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This sofa was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so you can choose the one of your cho...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Scriban desk, Donkey desk, Secretary -Louis XV Period - France 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent donkey back desk, sloping desk from the Louis XV period from the 18th century. It opens with a flap which reveals 4 interior drawers, 1 shelf and 2 lockers as well as a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Fine and Rare Pastoral Aubusson Tapestry, France 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite rare 18th-century Aubusson tapestry beautifully captures the refined elegance and pastoral charm associated with the Louis XV period. Masterfully woven, it depicts a r...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Rare Louis XV Style Bureau Plat, After a Model by J. Dubois, France, Circa 1880
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare double-side Louis XV style flat desk, made of veneered wood, opening with three drawers decorated with a beautiful flower motif end-cut wood marquetry. With fine chased and gi...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Cartel clock its console in Boulle Marquetry and Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Period
Located in Paris, FR
Cartel with its base in Boulle marquetry and gilt bronze. The gilded bronze in moving foliage and scrolls of flowers are of rocaille style. The circular frame in finely chiseled bron...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Champagne bucket sterling silver after Meissonnier Hanau 19th century
Located in Paris, FR
Indulge in the splendor of this magnificent solid silver champagne bucket, crafted with exquisite silversmithing skill. Reflecting the style of Meissonnier, this masterpiece hails fr...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Louis XV Period Fauteuil by Mathieu BAUVE
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A luxurious Louis XV period armchair in beautifully carved and moulded walnut, with ornate scroll-carved arm rests and supports. This elegant 'Fauteuil à la Reine' dates from the 18t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

French Louis XV Style Cherry Wood Commode Semainier Chest of Drawers c. 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French commode chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style. Cherry Wood and brass. This chest of drawers with seven drawers is called a semainier (week in french). Each drawer correspon...
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1980s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

French Litlle Armchair red and yellow gold - Louis XV Style - France Napoleon 3
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant Louis XV style armchair upholstered in red and yellow with geometric patterns reminiscent of plants. The base is curved and rests on casters for easy movement. The seat ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Saint Louis crystal vases, Massenet gold model
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine pair of St Louis crystal single-flower vases, rare raspberry pink Massenet Gold model (etched Rococo patterns enhanced with fine gold, Venetian ribs cut inside the neck). Anti...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of Candelabra in the Style of Louis XV in Gold Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candelabra in the style of Louis XV in gold gilt bronze, 19th century.   
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century French Walnut Commode
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A magnificent large and richly carved 18th century walnut commode with a shaped top. This chest of four drawers, is standing on elegantly carved feet. Distributed over three rows, ea...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French 18th Century Poplar Oak Writing Table Louis XV Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Writing table or desk made of poplar in the french 18th century, Louis XV period. Height between the roof and the belt 20.87 in. (53 cm). Totally authentic, this piece of furniture w...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak, Poplar

Louis XV Style Games Table
Located in Beaune, FR
Elegant games table in solid cherry and veneer with Louis XV style marquetry games. This table has 2 double-sided game boards: Queen game and Chess game. Around 1850. Dimensions ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cherry

Louis XV style armchair, recently redone fabric good condition
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style armchair, recently redone fabric good condition
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Giltwood Louis XV Style Mirror, 2nd half of the 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style rectangular mirror with glazing bead in carved and gilt wood with swirls, vegetals and acanthus leaves. Nice chantourné uprights. Upper central part decorated with a s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French decorative candle holder in the Louis XV style with acanthus leaves Solid bronze Good condition with nice patina Shipping 38/25/45 cm 6 kg.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Green Oval Marble Top Wrought Iron Coffee Table, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French marble top and wrought iron coffee table. The green marble top is in a very good condition. The use of curved lines for the wrought iron base of the table reveals an inspirati...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period. Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV period armchair, 18th century circa 1760
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Louis XV period lacquered wood so-called a la Reine armchair covered with a yellow-orange embossed velvet. 18th century circa 1760.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

20th Century French Louis XV Style Bedside Table, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful small 20th century French Louis XV style walnut and marble bedside table from the 1920s. Three front drawers and two small tables on the sides. Very nice marquetry on eac...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

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