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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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style commode. Stunning 19th century French Louis XV style 2 drawer commode with hoof feet, bronze hardware ...
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1870s European Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Bureau Plat, French, Walnut, Writing Desk, Louis XV Revival, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bureau plat. A French, walnut and boxwood writing desk in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 19...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Boxwood, Walnut

Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble. A very nice tall and elegant red marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The lovely shaped and profiled topshelf rest on a frieze that ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood, Ormolu Mirrored Display Vitrine Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV display vitrine offers giltwood construction with upper pierced gallery over case with single drawer opening to mirrored an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Glass

19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Silver Plated Oval Jardinière with Liner
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate a console or dining table with this exquisite antique jardinière. Crafted in France circa 1870, the ornamental centerpiece is made of silver-plated bronze and features a rich...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze, Zinc

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Double Framed Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. double framed giltwood mirror. The large scale oval mirror retains all of its original mirror plates throughout with t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs Early 19Th. Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century, Louis XV style, "Cabriolet" armchairs recently painted in a Off-white ceruse finish and waxed. This pair has been restored to their original beauty. They are u...
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1840s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Of French Louis XV Style Painted Stools
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style carved and painted stools in very pale yellow and cornflower blue paints, newly upholstered in blue linen with sage and cream silk fringed ribbon.
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1890s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Beech

Set of Four French Louis XV Rococo Style Giltwood Carved Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of four French 19th century Louis XV Rococo style giltwood carved chaises side-chairs, the arched upholstered panelled backs with foliate scroll cresting and similar borde...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Giltwood

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Located in Norton, MA
Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0044.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French late 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu centerpiece, stamped Baccarat. This stunning scallop shaped Baccarat Crystal centerpiece is set wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and patinated Wood mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood and patinated Wood mirrors. Each stunning mirror is set within an elegantly scrolled patinated Wood frame trimmed wit...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very unique French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a stunning and extremely decorative scalloped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and finely detailed Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Giltwood bench. This uniquely supported rectangular bench is raised on a collapsable 'X' shaped Giltwood base. This cro...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Vanity Bronze Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite late 19th century French Louis XV vanity mirror. The bronze carved mirror features impressive details with two cherubs. The mirror ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Silver Plate Mirrored Wall Sconce
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) silver plate wall sconce with two scroll arms, oval mirror, and wreath design with bow knot top.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror

Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3-seater bench / sofa with carved oak structure and original off-white / beige fabric. Louis XV style, France, circa 1880-1920. In good general condition: - structure in excellent ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Oak

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-...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Monumental Rocaille Gilt-Bronze Mantel Garniture – France, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Elegant Rocaille gilt-bronze mantel garniture, finely chased and gilded with fire-gilt, crafted in France in the 19th century. The set comprises a central clock and a pair of matchin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

18th century French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Server
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial walnut cabinet or server featuring a rectangular top over a conforming case fitted with three small drawers with applied diamond design over a two cupboard doors th...
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century French brass mounted Louis XV-style mantel clock, by Japy Freres. Decorated in the Vernis Martin style with Watteauesque-style scene of a young courtship couple beneath...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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

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

Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated and giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with fine mottled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat. Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted and Parcel Gilt Cane Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
Graceful, charming, and richly detailed, this 19th century French Louis XV style painted and parcel gilt cane bench, circa 1880s, comes from Uzès, an elegant medieval town in the Gar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

Antique Louis XV Style Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style oak secretary desk with intricate and highly detailed carvings on front, top and sides. The scalloped door, with a working key, drops...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Metal

Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and impressive Italian 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood mirror. The mirror retains its original mirror plate set within a lovely scalloped shaped mottled band. At the b...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Ev...
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19th Century Swiss Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold

Pair Monumental 19th Century French Louis XV Style Vases with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental antique (19th century) porcelain vases with covers and gilt bronze mounts. The bodies and covers with paintings in the manner of Watteau, with groups of flowers a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench. This exceptional bench is raised on five cabriole legs with scrolled feet and scallop shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

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

Commode Médallier After Antoine Gaudreaux
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19thc French Louis XV Gilt Patinated Large Bronze Cherub on a Swing Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Antique Large Louis XV Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherub on His Swing with Garland Chandelier/ Pendant 3 Light Fixture. Highly detailed, super high quality castings. Rare...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Kingwood and Ormolu Desk, Attributed to Linke
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. kingwood and ormolu desk, attributed to François Linke. The desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fitted...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style, French Commode, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XV Style, Refinished Commode or Chest of Drawers, Kingwood Inlay, Bronze, Marble, France, 19th C. A breathtaking French commode chest, featuring exquisite all-over parquetry i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Wood Table Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and wood table clock, France, late 19th century.
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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

Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood and Carrara Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and white Carrara marble free standing console. The console is raised by elegant scrolled feet below impressive cabriole l...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood High Back Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood high back armchairs. Each is raised by handsome and richly carved ca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Marquetry and Ormolu Mounted Side Cabinet by Descotte Fils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Louis XV style Palissandre, Tulipwood, mahogany and Marquetry Meuble D' Appui with one door and veined black marble top, Stamped: M. Descotte & Fils, circa 1880-18...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Impressive Pair of circa 1850 French Bronze Chenets with Putti and Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
This dynamic pair of French bronze chenets with putti and sea dragons was crafted circa 1850. The dore Rococo bases are full of life, with golden ...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Louis XV Style Inlaid Rosewood Chest with Ormolu Mounts and Escutcheons
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th century, France, a beautiful four drawer inlaid rosewood tall side chest, with variegated loose marble top, ormolu mounts and sabots, and crisp cross banding. The escutcheons on each drawer front complement the mounts on the corners. The beveled variegated marble top shows soft pinks, golds and tans...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

19th C Bronze Group By H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924)
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional late 19th century bronze figure by H. F. Moreau (1832-1917) and P. Lecourtier (1851-1924), 'Hunter with Hounds', depicting a finely dressed French huntsman...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Painted Louis XV Style Console Table, Breche Violette Marble Top, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to circa 1850, this statuesque French console with breche violette marble top was hand-carved in the style of Louis XV. The richly carved base, which has been painted cream wi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Stone, Breccia Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic and regal French Louis XV style painted fauteuil, recently reupholstered. The painted gold chair frame is carved with exquisite craftsmanship and features intricate cross...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Louis XV wooden chair with floral tapestry - 19th century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Louis XV chair in wood and colorful floral fabric. The back is openwork and decorated with scrollwork, rocaille, flowers, and acanthus leaves. The seat is upholstered in fab...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble. The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind The style of this antique mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Filigree Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) wall mirror with a giltwood filigree frame including scroll work designs intertwined with florals and animal heads, topped with a floral urn and scroll pediment...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Chandeliers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational pair of Italian 19th century Louis XV st. gilt metal, giltwood, crystal and cut glass chandeliers. Each most impressive twenty four light chandelier is centered by a st...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

French 19th Century Transitional St. Kingwood, Tulipwood and Ormolu Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Rosewood, Kingwood, Tulipwood, ormolu, and Incarnat Turquin marble desk. The three drawer desk is raised by slender cabriole legs with fin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

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

Pair of 19th C. French Louis XV Iron Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with this elegant pair of antique French consoles. Crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XV style from repurposed balcony grilles, the wrought iron bases feature intrica...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

19th Century Bouillotte Louis XVI Style, Kidney Shaped Bronze and Walnut Table
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style side table or nightstand topped with marquetry top, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Three dovetailed small drawers with brass details.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Mahogany, Tulipwood and Ormolu Bureau Plat Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very high quality French 19th century Louis XV st. Mahogany, tulipwood and ormolu bureau plat desk. The three drawer desk is raised by elegant cabriole legs with ha...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Console and Matching Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and most impressive French early 19th century Louis XV st. giltwood and white Carrara marble console and matching mirror. The stunning wall mounted console is raised by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Giltwood Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Giltwood Table represents the epitome of the Belle Epoque and the grandeur of a seminal era in interior design! Boasting the graceful lines i...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Crest
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely carved Louis XV giltwood mirror. France, 19th century. The frame is accented by foliage and floral motifs and beautifully adorned by a birds crest on top. Carved wood, covered...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th C. French Louis XV Carved Oak “Secrétaire à Abattant” with Tavern Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in northern France circa 1860, this antique "Secrétaire à Abattant" is a striking example of 19th-century craftsmanship and narrative carving. Built from solid oak, the s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Oak

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.