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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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Style: Louis XV
Louis XV-Style Gilt Bronze Cylinder Desk by François Linke
Located in New York, NY
A stunning cylinder desk with roller shutter in the style of Louis XV, plum pudding mahogany, modeled by Jean-Henri Riesener, signed François Linke. The upper structure fitted with t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Belle Epoque Gilt-Bronze Torchere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and Large French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style Belle Époque gilt bronze four-light torchère with Laurel Wreaths with white opaline glass globes, raised on a two-tone circul...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Experience Timeless Opulence: 19th Century Belgian Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace from Brussels. Step into the grandeur of the 19th century with our exquisite antique fireplace haili...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Étagère in Walnut Wood of the Early 1900s in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful French wooden étagère from the early 1900s. The French étagère is made of walnut wood has three legs and four shelves, has beautiful carvings...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Chair with Linen Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved walnut chair with beige linen upholstery. There are nice monograms on both front and back side of the chair. There are three other chairs with differe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a back yard with this heavy antique birdbath. Crafted in France circa 1950, the dish built of iron, stands on a robust circular pedestal bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Style Inlaid Marble Top Bombe Commode Chest with Bronze Figures. Item features stunning marquetry inlay throughout, bronze hardware, bronze male and female faces, sha...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Grand Louis XVI Mahogany Cabinet with Bronze d’Ore Mounts, French 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis XVI four door mahogany cabinet is adorned with bronze d'ore swags and mounts throughout; on the doors are floriate swags with a bow ribbon motif at center. Between the t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

French Louis XV Mahogany Hand Painted Curved Glass Vernis Martin Curio Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Mahogany Hand Painted Curved Glass Vernis Martin Curio Cabinet. Item features 3 serpentine curved glass panels, finely carved floral and acanthus scroll details, 3 hand painted scenes to lower, 2 curved glass shelves and an upholstered shelf, stunningly impressive antique curio...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Mahogany

Louis XV-Style Demi-Lune Desk with Carved Legs, Leather Top and Hidden Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
This exquisite Louis XV-style demi-lune desk is a masterpiece of late 19th-century Dutch Colonial craftsmanship, defined by its elegant curves, intricate carvings, and luxurious mate...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Carved Walnut French Louis XV Oval Foot Stool Circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This charming French Louis XV oval foot stool, crafted circa 1930, exudes timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Made from rich carved walnut, the stool features graceful cabri...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Oak Hutch Cabinet, circa 1885
Located in Evergreen, CO
Inspired by Louis XV style furniture, this beautiful hutch was crafted in the late-19th century from European oak and finished with a rich, dark stain. It showcases soft, graceful cu...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Glass, Oak

18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XV Marquetry Ladies' Desk Manner of J.C. Ellaume A mid-18th century ladies' desk or so-called "bureau de pente", its shaped fall-front opening to reveal a red lea...
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1940 Dimension of the Hearth 93 x 108.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Pair of French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Veneer Bedside Tables or Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Louis XV style nightstands with a marquetry top in TulipWood. The slim body of walnut and tulipwood, each fitted with four drawers with gilt brass-mounted handles an...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Tulipwood, Walnut

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 Furniture

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Wood

A French 19th-20th C. Louis XV Gilt Bronze-Mounted Table, Manner François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th/20th century Louis XV style oval gilt bronze-mounted mahogany, walnut and satinwood veneered parquetry occasional center table fitted with a frieze drawer, in...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Walnut Armoire, China Cabinet, or Bookcase circa Early 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Walnut China Cabinet, Vitrine, Bookcase or Armoire, probably constructed over 200-years ago. Our Old Plank restoration department, went through the Armoires structure,...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Steel

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu And Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and grand scaled French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat crystal chandelier. The thirty light chandelier with a striking crystal central fut is surrounded by six central supporting scrolled arms which split at the bottom into three arms. Flanking the supporting arms are six single arms. The three levels of lights are joined by swaging garlands of faceted crystal beads in various sizes. Each arm is elegantly decorated by most impressive and thick crystals of various shapes and cuts. Each saucer below the candle cups are decorated by elongated cut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal

French 1860s Louis XV Style Walnut Side Table with Hoofed Feet and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut side table from the mid-19th century with single drawer and hoofed feet. Born during the reign of France's last Emperor Napoleon III, this French walnu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

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

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Leather, Walnut

French 18th Century Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a fine example of a mid-18th century Louis XV provincial serpentine walnut chest of drawers. The chest is in overall very good condition. The chest features a serpentine fron...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Set of Antique Andirons or Firedogs in Bronze and Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of antique French andirons. This set of double barred Louis XVI style andirons work Restored, Great condition, perfect decorative and useable pieces.  
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Candelabras, 19C French
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive pair of 19th century French ormolu mounted marble figural candelabras. Each candelabra issuing four foliate inspired arms terminating in foliate decorated candle holder, above a carved white marble body mounted with three ormolu putti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Marble Top Console with Mirror En Suite
Located in Milford, NH
A fabulous Louis XV style carved giltwod console with shaped marble top and arched mirror en suite, adorned with heavily carved and gessoed cherub, foliate, and scrollwork decoration...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood Ormolu Mounted Side Table Gueridon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu-mounted marble top gueridon side table. The semi-circular single-drawer table fitted with a Rouge Royal marble top ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Kingwood display cabinet
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century French Kingwood and ormolu mounted display cabinet / vitrine in the Louis XV style, the shaped top with ormolu beading along the edge and a highly dec...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood

French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very high quality country French 18th Century Louis XV period honey colored Walnut buffet, with a rectangular moulded shaped top above a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV style walnut bedroom
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Carved walnut bedroom set in Louis XV style, composed of: Bed: Headboard height: 171 cm Footboard height: 99 cm Width: approx. 171 cm (including footboard carvings) Depth: approx. 2...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee. Item features cheetah print microfiber fabric, solid carved walnut frame, nice deep seat, six legs, very ni...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
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2010s British Louis XV Furniture

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Gesso, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base. (priced as pair).       
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron, Brass, Bronze

Alabaster Top Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted Gilded Mahogany Center Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XV style center table captures the timeless refinement of 18th-century French design, blending luxurious materials with graceful craftsmanship. The table feature...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Alabaster, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Golden Murano Glass, 6 Arms Of Light, Circa 1940, New Electrification
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Late 18th Century Bordeaux Cherry and Mahogany Bureau Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality late 18th Century French Louis XV / XVI transitional bureau cabinet from Bordeaux. The majority of the piece in sold cherry wood with mahogany side panels and interior...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cherry, Mahogany

Magnificent Set Four 19th Century Highly Carved Armchairs from South of France
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really beautiful set of Four French Louis XV Highly Carved Fauteuils or Armchairs bough in the South of France and in immaculate shape. Intricately carved pen armchairs, upholstered ...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Damask, Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beech over Mantle Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine example of French Louie XV style in this antique 19th century hand carved beech over mantle mirror, having a hand cut wide double beveled and origi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Important Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Highly Important pair of Museum Quality Louis XV Period 18th century Meissen Porcelain filigree openwork vases with a medially of flowers and vined leaves. This is truly an excepti...
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1750s German Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Carved Louis XV Style Parcel-Gilt and Painted Trumeau Mirror, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and very finely carved Louis XV style parcel-gilt and painted trumeau mirror. French, circa 1890. This exceptional and very rare trumeau mirror has an arched mirror pl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Country French Buffet Marble Top
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Country French walnut marble top buffet is a classic example of understated elegance! Crafted from beautifully grained Walnut, it features a step-front center section, fine m...
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20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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 Furniture

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Wood

18th C. French Louis XV Carved-Wood Serpentine Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with scalloped sides and serpentine front...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Italian Late 18th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror from Naples
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Italian late 18th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror from Naples. The original central mirror plate is framed within an elegant mottled beaded border with finely deta...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Louis XV-Style Black Lacquered Chest of Drawers with brass Mounts
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / Chest of Drawers / wood, copper / Louis XV / Antique A sophisticated French Louis XV-style tall chest of drawers, crafted circa 1950. This refined piece is executed ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Copper

Bureau De Roi - French Roll Top Desk Louis XV Monumental
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning French Louis XV style desk - or Bureau Du Roi - hand crafted from kingwood This is based on the original as found in the Palace of Versaille and is an astounding work Hopefu...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood

Bronze Paw Footed Marble Top Rosewood and Mahogany French Louis XV Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XV commode is a remarkable example of 19th-century craftsmanship, blending elegance, artistry, and functionality. Expertly constructed from rosewood and mahogany, i...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique pair of French Louis XV style double arm candle wall sconces. The backplate topped with a bow has ribbons drapery. The candle holder are decorated on the underside as ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Bronze Candle Sconces, a Pair
French Bronze Candle Sconces, a Pair
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20th C. Group of Three French Tapestry Pillows with Botanical and Bird Motifs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Group of Three French Tapestry Pillows with Botanical and Bird Motifs France, Tapestry panels: circa 1920–1950; Pillows: Mid-20th Century A coordinated trio of decorative pillows cr...
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Early 2000s French Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Tapestry, Upholstery, Velvet

Elegant Louis XV French Raised Commode from the early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV raised two-drawer commode, with its original hardware, from the early 19th century. This antique wooden chest from France features a subtly curved serpentine top and front facade, and case which houses two drawers, a nicely carved and scalloped skirt about three sides, and raised upon four slender cabriole legs. Inlay details embellish the drawer fronts and sides, and at front center skirt swag in a shield motif. The original drawer hardware has a pair of ring pulls with decorative floral backplates, flanking an escutcheon in a bow-tied wreath design. This early 19th century French Louis XV commode...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Elegant Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with richly carved foliage. Slightly curved frame on straight...
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20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

19th-century French Pompadour Chimney Piece - Timeless Parisian Elegance
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th-century French Pompadour fireplace surround is carved from exquisite original Breccia marble, a marble prized in Parisian interiors for its dramatic veining and n...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Breccia Marble

19th century Fireplace of Carrara marble - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful fireplace of white Carrara marble from the 19th century. Carrara marble originally comes from Italy, from the town of Carrara. This city is also called the city of mar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

18th Century French Painted and Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Basildon, GB
18th Century French Painted and Parcel-Gilt Trumeau Mirror. The upper section with a romantic oval painted panel of fruit pickers in a cartouche shaped frame with a shell crest, over...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

Gold Giltwood French Louis XV Style Wood Acanthus Corbel Small Wall Shelf - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gold Giltwood French Louis XV Style Wood Acanthus Corbel Small Wall Shelf - Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11.5" H x 6" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Marble Top Burled Walnut Petite Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A most handsome French early 19th century Louis XV period walnut petite commode. The chest is raised by elegant tapered short cabriole legs, and above the fine shaped frieze are thre...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Revival Marquetry Side Tables
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This pair of Louis XV Revival side tables embodies French elegance, with gracefully curved cabriole legs, richly carved aprons, and flowing serpentine silhouettes. Each tabletop is a...
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1980s Vintage Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Louis XV Style Brass Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
An antique Louis XV style brass hexagonal lantern, supported by six scrolling arms later fitted for electricity with a three-light cluster. This was originally a gas fixture.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage French Louis XV Style blue painted cane back fauteuil armchairs. Item features solid wood frames, distressed blue finish, nicely carved details, cane back, cabriole legs...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, 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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