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Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Color:  Beige
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Carved Rouge Royal Marble Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French, 19th century Louis XV style carved rouge royal (Namur, Belgium) marble wall Console Table. The elongated serpentine thick marble top raised and suppo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial French 19th Century Transition Louis XIV-XV Style Kingwood and Ormolu Mounted Two-Door Vitrine Cabinet, the arched top surmounted with gilt-bronze moldings a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Custom Quality White Marble-Top Paint Decorated and Giltwood Sideboard Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom quality marble-top paint decorated and giltwood sideboard. Quality at its best. This finely paint decorated and gilt gold hand designed sideboard is Hollywood Regency at its g...
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1940s American Vintage Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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A Very Fine French 19th CenturyOrmolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Double-Door Vitrine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted Louis XV Style Double-Door Vitrine attributed to Francois Linke. The front bombe Vernis Martin panel decorated with a painted scene wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Louis Xv case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include François Linke, Baker Furniture Company, Europa Antiques, and Henredon. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $100 and tops out at $955,603 while the average work can sell for $6,467.

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