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
18th Century Grisaille
Moonlight
, in the style of Charles Lacroix de Marseille
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this exquisite grisaille painting representing a moonlit harbour scene in the style favoured by the French artist Charles-François Lacroix de Marseille (1700-1783). He...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crayon
Portait de jesus huile sur toile Fin 17 ème début 18 ème
Located in LYON, FR
Tableau portrait de l'enfant jésus huile sur toile fin 17 ème début 18 eme.
Le tableau a été restauré et ré entoilé.
Très belle iconographie typique de la période. en bon état gé...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
20th century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut caned bench dating from 1900.
Very good condition.
Canework in very good condition.
Ideal at the end of a bed or in an entryway.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,524 Sale Price
20% Off
Provencal panetière in carved and white lacquered walnut
Located in BARSAC, FR
Provencal panetière (bread box) in richly carved and white lacquered solid walnut, opening a door on the front.
This wall cabinet was used in Provence (south of France) to store h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bergere Wing Chair, Louis XV Style, in Patinated Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bergere wing chair, Louis XV style, in patinated wood, circa 1930.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
18th Century style 6 arms Louis XV Chandelier in antique bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Short and delicious Louis XV-style chandelier. Its knotted axis holds six light arms around the center of the piece in a sort of original coat of arms. The finely chiseled mouthpiece...
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2010s French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XV Trumeau in Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large gray lacquered wood paneling trumeau composed of a large mirror and a gouache on canvas decorated with floral bouquets, a butterfly and a central o...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Commode Stamped Louis Delaitre, Crowned C Bronzes
By Louis Delaitre
Located in BARSAC, FR
Delaitre Louis, Parisian cabinetmaker received master on November 19, 1738.
Exceptional chest of drawers from the Louis XV period ...
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1740s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Crystal And Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant gilt bronze cage chandelier with rich and generous crystal ornamentation composed of large cut plates, crystal water drops around each bobeche and a long molded shaft.
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Silver-plated tureen, liner and stand, late 19th century, Thomas Germain style
By François-Thomas Germain
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant silver-plated tureen with its removable liner and matching stand, crafted in the 20th century. The body features a central crowned coat of arms in high relief, framed by fine...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Wing Chair in Carved Beech, Louis XV Style, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large wing chair in carved beech, louis xv style, circa 1930
good general condition, some wear on the fabric.
Category
1930s European Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Living Room Table In Rosewood And Amaranth
Located in BARSAC, FR
Louis XV coffee table in amaranth veneer and rosewood reserves presented in chevrons on four sides as well on the top.
Four elegantly arched legs.
Opening 3 drawers on the front, i...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Limoges Enamel Flask
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small flask in Limoges enamel and silver mounts with its original stopper. All of its surfaces are decorated with figures set in a gallant landscape. On the body, a couple of young l...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Original Set of Four 19th Century Gilded Bronze Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Set of four impeccable bronze wall sconces made in the 19th century, original patine, Louis XV style. The originality of this set lies in the imitation of tree branches by the arms o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,733 Sale Price / set
56% Off
Large Louis XV Trumeau in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large paneled overmantel in grey/green lacquered wood, generously decorated with foliage, rockeries and flowers in carved and gilded wood.
Oil on canvas in the upper p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Gilded Wood Shepherdess, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Magnificent wing chair in gilded and richly carved wood, Louis XV style but from the Napoleon III period.
Wear and tear on the gilding, seats and fabric to your taste to be expected...
Category
19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Commode After Charles Cressent
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb Louis XV commode in the style of Charles Cressent, in floral marquetry in rosewood frames; exceptional ornamentation of very finely chiseled gilt bronze; beautiful veined whit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Painted Tin Planter, Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted tin planter, Louis XV style, 19th century.
Painted tin planter in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 9cm, W: 22.5cm, D: 16cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves with fretted panels.
French work from the Louis XV period.
Presented in its ...
Category
1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Marquetry Display Pedestals Attributed to Maison Millet, France, c. 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant pair of Louis XV inspired display pedestals attributed to Maison Millet. They are decorated on three sides with a beautiful marquetry of stylized flowers in “bois de bout”, i...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Barometer Regulates and Base in Semi-Precious Stone Representing a Cello Player
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Barometer regulates and base in semi-precious stone representing a Cello player in antique.
Measures: H 20cm, W 10cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,597 Sale Price
25% Off
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.
Parisian work from the 18th century, end of the Lou...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Valerian Rybar, Rocaille Console in Golden Wood, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful and large Rococo console in gilded wood, with a faux-lapis and malachite painted top.
This console table is attributed to Valérian Rybar, a great 20th century decorator an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th century Louis XV period Gilded Wood Wall Mirror
Located in LEGNY, FR
Antique Louis XV period mirror. Its gilded frame is richly decorated with floral motifs, stylized shells, and scrolls, typical of the classical and baroque eras. The mirror glass sho...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Pedestal Bowl in Porcelain and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Substantial porcelain pedestal bowl embellished with white medallions set on a sky blue background. On one side of the bowl, the medallion is decorated with a pastoral scene depictin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Bronze Photo Frames, Napoleon III period.
Pair of bronze photo frames, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
H: 32cm, W: 22cm, D: 1.5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV ormolu clock by Gille l
Ainé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful little antique clock in the Louis XV style made by the clockmaker Gille l'Ainé in the 19th century. The dial is signed "Gille l'Ainé, à Paris". The curved forms, embellishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Gilded Wood Chair – Cane Back and Leather Seat, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Refined Louis XV chair in carved and gilded wood, dating from the 18th century, featuring a original cane backrest and seat and a leather seat cushion with original green patina. Thi...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Louis XV Style
These large and impressive gilt bronze wall sconces each support three beautifully decorated out-swept arms stemming from the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,733 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers.
A pair of Louis XV style silver and horn salad servers, 19th century.
H: 2cm, W: 24cm, D: 4.5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$295 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers.
A pair of Louis XV style salad servers, 19th century, in silvered metal and horn.
H: 2cm, W: 28cm, D: 5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$331 / set
Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 22 cm (8,6 in.) ; Width : 23 cm (9 in.) ; Depth : 8 cm (3,1 in.)
With the bar – Width : 26,5 cm (10,4 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,6 in.)
Charming pair of Rocaille andirons dec...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,520 / set
An important Pair of 19th Century Candelabra with Babies, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century gilt bronze and marble candelabra with babies, Napoleon III period
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III ormolu and white marble candelabra, signed C...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Rocaille" Bronze Chandelier by E. Colin
Cie , France, circa 1890
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful Louis XV inspired chandelier in chiseled and gilded bronze with nine sconces. It consists of a baluster shaft decorated with a patinated bronze sph...
Category
1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Valerian Rybar, Rocaille Console in Golden Wood, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Beautiful and large Rococo console in gilded wood, with a faux-lapis and malachite painted top.
This console table is attributed to Valérian Rybar, a great 20th century decorator an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Style Louis XV Pair of Wall Lamp in Gold Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
A pair of beautiful gilt bronze two-light wall sconces in the Louis XV style, each of asymmetrical Rococo form, the highly ornamented back plate wrapped in acanthus with flower heads...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold, Bronze
18th century French Transition Louis XV, Louis XVI Mirror
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful giltwood mirror dating from the 18th century, characteristic of the Louis XV–Louis XVI Transition period.
Its finely carved decoration elegantly combines softened Rococo sc...
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Carved Oak Sculpture of a Saint, 18th Century, Louis XV.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved oak sculpture of a Saint, 18th century, Louis XV.
An 18th century Louis XV carved oak sculpture of a Saint.
H: 58cm, W: 20cm, D: 20cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Venetian Commode with Marquetry – 19th Century, Walnut and Oriental Motifs
Located in PARIS, FR
This stunning Venetian commode from the late 19th century is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Made of richly waxed walnut, it features exquisite marquetry, showcasing the i...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$2,717 Sale Price
76% Off
Old Italian Mirror in Carved and Patinated Wood circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Old Italian Mirror in carved and patinated wood Circa 1900.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers.
A pair of Louis XV style silver and horn salad servers, 19th century.
H: 2cm, W: 24cm, D: 4.5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$295 / set
A Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Louis XV Style, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A gilt bronze chandelier in the Louis XV style, highly decorative, 19th century, Napoleon III period.
A large gilt bronze...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Louis XV Period Carved and Gilded Wood Wall Mirror, 18th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A Louis XV period carved and gilded wood wall mirror, 18th century.
A Louis XV period wall mirror, 18th century, carved and gilded wood, later mirror.
H: 58cm , W: 30cm, D: 5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Style Table Lamp in 18K gilted bronze and pink rock crystal
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Table lamp of style louis XV in 18K gilted bronze with parts in cut pink rock crystal.
We have one table lamp in stock however we can produce them made to measure and in other fin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Engravings Representing Le Chateau De Blois Engraved Par Skelton
By Skelton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engravings representing Le Chateau De Blois engraved Par Skelton and edited by the Musée du Louvres.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Style Dragon Pair of Wall Lamp in Bronze Oxidized Silver and 24K Gold
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
Faithful to the fashion of Japaneseism at the end of the 19th century, this model is inspired by the works of Edouard Lièvre (1828-1886), a major contributor to this movement within ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Gold, Silver, Bronze
Animated Landscape Of Fishermen by seaside, Oil On Framed Canvas, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pretty oil on canvas animated by fishermen bringing their net to the shore, under the gaze of a young woman and her child.
In the background, vario...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Paint
Beautiful Hot Air Balloon Style Chandelier in Silvered Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful hot air balloon style chandelier in silvered bronze of the 19th century with drop crystals, nine lights.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,597 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis the 15th Style Bronze Wall Lights. French, Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Louis the 15th style wall lights are made of bronze. This is a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cartel with Its Base in the Style of Boulle
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cartel with its Base in the style of Boulle, brass inlays and imitating tortoise shell, Louis XV style, Napoleon III period, 19th century.
Measures: H: 45 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 17 cm.
Category
1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,029 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Mirror in Gilt Bronze
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style mirror, may be used as table mirror or wall mirrir, made in gilt bronze, blackened wood. 1860-1880s
Measures: H: 57 cm, W: 44 cm, D: 9 cm.
Category
1870s European Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,597 Sale Price
20% Off
Hst Virgin before the Instruments of the Passion, Framed, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Oil on framed oval canvas, presenting the Virgin seated near an angel looking at the instruments of the Passion of Christ or Arma Christi: c...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Bust of a Child in Terra Cotta from the 20th Century, Signed Gobet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bust of a child in terra cotta from the 20th century. Signed Gobet.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$927 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze Sculpture of the XIXth Century of Louis XV Style
Beautiful bronze sculpture of the XIXth century on its base in blackened wood of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Crystal Chandelier, Gilt Bronze, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal chandelier 19th century, gilt bronze, Napoleon III period, Louis XV style
Measures: H: 100cm, D: 60cm.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Important Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Wall Lights
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century giltwood wall lights, Napoleon III period, 3 arms of lights.
Measures: H: 59 cm, W: 52 cm, D: 26 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,461 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Louis XV Bookcase by Pierre Garnier with Inlay Wood and Marble Top, circa 1750
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb inlaid bookcase / vitrine / showcase with very thick marble top, feet decorated with bronze and double mesh door. 3 shelves present.
In excellent general condition.
Key present, the lock works perfectly
Louis XV style and period, France, 18th century, around 1750.
By the cabinetmaker Pierre Garnier...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$26,627 Sale Price
25% Off
Large Terracotta Bust - Lady Of Quality In The 18th Century Style
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large terracotta bust representing a lady of quality in the taste of the 18th century.
Two-tone patina, white lacquered base.
French work from the end of the 19th century.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Louis XV Style Woodwork Manner Stucco Panel, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style rectangular stucco wood panel with a oval shaped central hole surrounding by carved ornament such as flowers, foliage, scrolls, acanthus leaves ; in the upper central ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Chandelier for candles in Hand Carved Gold Giltwood from the 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chandelier in hand carved gold giltwood from the 19th century. Originally used with candles.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis Xv furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, and Jean-Baptiste Greuze. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $1,353,646 while the average work can sell for $4,763.
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