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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
Period: 19th Century
Beautiful 19th Century French Game Table
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful 19th century French game table, Louis XV style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks After Juste-Aurele Meissonnier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptionally cast antique (19th century) ormolu gilt bronze candlesticks in the manner of the Louis XV period models by Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), measuring 15 1/...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French 2 Piece Blue Opaline and Bronze Ormolu Perfume Bottle
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 6 1/2in W: 6in D: 6in This French Turn of the Century blue opaline and bronze ormolu 2 piece perfume bottle is made of the highest quality! If you look closely at th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Caned Settee
Located in Huntington, NY
Louis XV style Settee Frame tight, Seat & back in good condition. Item was touched up & waxed. Includes old custom seat, needs recovering
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Caned Settee
Caned Settee
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style 3-Fold Screen with Toile Upholstered Panels
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) cerused wooden frame 3 fold screen with white satin upholstered panels in a red toile print.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

French Louis XV Style Cream Upholstered Cerused Wood Chaise
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) chaise with shaped rounded back and cream colored upholstery with seat cushion and bleached cerused wooden frame. Some wear on upholstery, on...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

Pair og C19th Giltwood Jardinieres
Located in London, GB
A Beautiful Pair of Giltwood French Jardieres Dated C1880
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Other

Pair og C19th Giltwood Jardinieres
Pair og C19th Giltwood Jardinieres
$10,434 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French louis XV giltwood arm chairs, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
These fine giltwood chairs are exceptional in quality with excellent Carving, proportions and gilding. They are original and very sturdy. The joints are all tight and well construct...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century Painted Sheild Back Ribbon Carved Cane Open Armchairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century painted and carved ribbon cane back open armchairs painted in a soft pale Swedish gray color, with natural cane back and seat. No fl...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Hearth dimensions: 78.5 x 127cm
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900 hearth dimensions: 94,5 x 107cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

pair of French 19th century Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Meissen Porcelain candelabras. This elegant pair of three arm candelabras are raised by a circular pierced O...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Chateau Corner Cabinets
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare pair of monumental 19th century Louis XV style chateau bow front encoignures or corner cabinets handcrafted of old growth French oak by master artisans in Normandy, circa 1870...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

French 19th Century Sideboard
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This wonderful sideboard is made of flamed walnut. The wood is raw and has been refinished. The front edge of the top has a curved movement.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble. This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Veneer Desk with Tooled Leather Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th Century) kingwood veneer desk with 5 drawers and gold tooled leather top with bronze sabot feet and escutcheons.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

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

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Roll Top Desk in the Style of Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in London, GB
Antique French ormolu mounted roll top desk in the style of Riesener French, 19th Century Height 120cm, width 146cm, depth 73cm This magnificent 19th-century bureau à cylindre, als...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Silver Plated Repousse Tray with Engraving Signed Christofle
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and ornate antique silver plated tray with ornate handles was created in France, circa 1870. Recently re-silvered, the tray wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silver Plate

Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble fireplace dimensions 83.5 x 119cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Italian Giltwood and Breche D alep Console With Table Marble Top
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian 19th Century giltwood and Breche D’Alep marble console table. Richly hand-carved gilt wood in the form of masquerades, acanthus leafs, etc. Stunn...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace Dimensions of the hearth: 84 x 80cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Fantastic Maison Krieger of Paris Marble Top Directoire Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add timeless elegance to your home with this exceptional Maison Krieger of Paris Directoire-style sideboard buffet, a rare and refined piece that reflects the superior craftsmanship ...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Bronze

Pair French Late 19th century Louis xv Style carved gold gilt armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding pair of French Louis XV armchairs, dating from the 19th century, represents the epitome of Rococo luxury and craftsmanship. Each fauteuil is richly gilded with hand-carved details, highlighting the exquisite asymmetrical scrolls, floral motifs, and cabriole legs that define the Louis XV style. The frames feature a warm, time-softened gilding that enhances their antique character, making them both elegant and authentic. The chairs retain their original damask upholstery in a muted rose-salmon hue, decorated with intricate floral patterns. The padded backs, arms, and generously proportioned seats ensure both comfort and sophistication. The scrolling arms with upholstered rests and the dramatic crests carved with rocaille flourishes reflect the refined artistry of 19th-century French furniture makers. Perfect as statement accent chairs, formal salon seating, or luxurious additions to a period-inspired interior, these armchairs embody the grandeur of the French aristocratic tradition. Their gilded presence works beautifully in both traditional and eclectic spaces, where they can serve as decorative focal points. Collectors, interior designers, and connoisseurs will appreciate the balance of historical authenticity, rich gilded surfaces, and enduring elegance. This pair of 19th-century Louis XV gilt...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Louis XV Style French Bibliotheque or Cabinet by Schmit Cie
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine antique French Louis XV style bibliotheque (bookcase), or display cabinet made by master ébéniste Schmit & Cie. Hand-crafted of exotic kingwood veneers, matched and cross-band...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Grape and Vine Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a powder room, wine cellar, or entryway with this elegant 19th-century French gilt mirror. Crafted circa 1870, the Louis XV-style frame features a richly carved and pierced ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mercury Glass, Giltwood

Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Leather Top Bureau Plat Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique 19th century French Louis XV bureau plat desk is a magnificent example of fine craftsmanship, luxury materials, and timeless design. Featuring a beautifully tooled black...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Louis XV style (19th Century) recamier having a channeled and foliate carved dark beechwood frame, the padded sides, back and seat upholstered in metallic thread damask, loose seat c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

19th Century French Patinated Spelter Horse and Foal Sculpture After P.J. Mêne
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique horse composition in a man’s office or on a shelf in a study. Created in France, circa 1870, the spelter composition features a tall stallion figure and a ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Spelter

Louis XV style Carrara marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace, French, circa 1860, the shaped frieze centred by stylised fleur-de-lys flanked by laurel leaves, the out-turned jambs with acanthus leaves ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Hand Carved Burl Elm Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at nearly 7 feet in height, this mid nineteenth century armoire is constructed of hand pegged paneled sides and doors of solid elm. It features scrolling bronze escutcheons ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Venetian Hand Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful early 19th Century Venetian hand-painted and gilt bombe commode. Features two large drawers that open with their working keys. This commode is in its original and beauti...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XV French Desk with Cabriolet Legs, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Louis XV style French walnut writing desk with three drawers and cabriolet legs. Created in France during the 19th century, th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Monumental French Northwind Masque Gilded Walnut Marble Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This monumental French console table is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, featuring gilded walnut and a rich marble top. Perfect for grand entryways or living rooms, ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Breccia Marble

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Bed Frame Louis XV Period
Located in Sofia, BG
Remarkable authentic bed frame from Louis XV period made of solid hand carved walnut three with lovely decorations painted in light green to grey. Matching original upholstery in ver...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

French 19th-Century Louis XV Style Figural Gilt-Bronze Mounted Bureau-Plat Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Palatial French 19th-Century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze mounted tulipwood marquetry three-drawer bureau-plat cartonnier with Dual clock-works by Lenoir, Paris, surmounted wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV 19th C. Bergere Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Intricately hand carved mid 19th C. French Bergere chairs upholstered in Scalamandre floral silk with plump goose down loose cushions. Seat Height: 21".
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silk, Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut Louis XV Lighted China Cabinet Vitrine, Circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This antique French Louis XV walnut china cabinet, circa 1890s, is a remarkable example of Old World craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Hand-carved from solid walnut, the cabinet f...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century French Gien Faience Urns
By Gien
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Gien faience urns with hand-painted decoration. Nice form with double handles and square pedestal base. Hand-painted in blue, orange, yellow, and green ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Faience

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Leather Adjustable Piano Stool
Located in Dallas, TX
This carved antique fruitwood stool was created in Provence, France circa 1880. Standing on cabriole legs ending with escargot feet, the piano seating is decorated with floral motifs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Leather

19th Century, Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras
Located in IT
19th Century Pair of French Large Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candelabras Dimensions: cm H 82 x W 50 x D 34. Base 35 x 34 cm This pair of large candelabras was made in France in the 19th century from chased and gilded bronze, adorned with heron figures and floral decorations in hand-painted polychrome porcelain. Executed in the Louis XV style, they feature a pierced gilded bronze base with rocaille motifs, consisting of scrolls and phytomorphic elements. On the base rest the porcelain heron...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted and carved wooden Louis XV style bench from the late 19th-early 20th century. This exquisite French Louis XV style bench features a rectangular backless seat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Three-Piece Clock by Samuel Marti Attributed Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Milano, IT
Majestic set consisting of a French ormolu clock and two large candelabra. The ormolu watch is made by Samuel Marti. The bronze is attributed to Alfred Em...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Elaborate Antique French Gilt Carved Mirror for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Gilt Mirror with intricately carved crest with Floral motif, the frame with swirled contrasting bands of gold with contrasting white floral elements on a diamond pattern backg...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful fireplace to place around the chimney.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table. Direct from France, a highly carved antique French hall or side table with elegant Louis XV style and Rococ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Louis XV Country Sideboard in Solid Oak, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
This stunning Louis XV-style country sideboard, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century, offers a refined balance between rustic strength and delicate ornamentation. A rare and au...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Oak

Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV st. Ormolu and Patinated Bronze chandelier. This stunning eighteen light chandelier is centered at the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th C. French Louis XV Hand-Painted Majolica Charger with Fête Champêtre Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a dining room, breakfast nook, or kitchen wall with this vibrant antique French Majolica charger crafted in France circa 1860 and decorated in the Louis XV taste. Circular in f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Faience

Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique 19th century French marquetry inlaid cabinet, with beautiful marquetry inlay forming floral and scroll motifs with extensive ormolu mounts on the edges, around the panels and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV-Style Commode or Chest of Drawers Kingwood and Marble Top, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent quality commode with three drawers having beautiful bronze pulls And a lovely bronze doré plaque inset into the top drawer depicting Angels and a country motif. The cente...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Kingwood

19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish canapé sofa: beautifully carved, gray painted sofa adorned with exceptional foliate motif decoration. Newly upholstered with down-wrap cushion. Note: Regional d...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Down, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th century Louis XV Style gilt-bronze mounted fruitwood floral marquetry center table or desk with drawer, by Ébéniste Louis Gradé, Gr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Oval Free Standing Vernis Martin Cabinet Vitrine 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and rare antique French Vernis Martin free standing display cabinet in the Louis XV manner, circa 1880 in date. The cabinet has a rouge marble top with an ormo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Nine-Light Candelabra. The impressive pair of candelabrum, each on a floral stem base surmounted with nine scrolled candle-ar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu Four-Light Candelabra, C.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century French pair of Louis XV style ormolu bronze four-light candelabra, beautifully modelled in the Rococo style, each foliate-sheathed spirally fluted baluster ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French Commodes in Louis XV style with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of French 19th Century commodes in the Louis XV style. The curved solid wood bodies are adorned with glossy lacquered marquet...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Porcelain

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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