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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
Color:  Blue
Parisian Louis XV Head on Mount
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Parisian Louis XV Hercules Mounted Resin Head Fitted with wooden spindle Mount Sourced from Paris by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Furniture

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Resin

Antique French Louis XV Style Marble Top Stand with Chinoiserie
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout French Louis XV style two drawer stand with a marble top surrounded by a brass gallery over a case with an alluring blue finish decorated with chinoiserie and brass ormolu.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Four Peacock Blue Velvet Armchairs from the Louis XV Period
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Set of 4 Louis XV Style Armchairs in Blue Leather
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An elegant set of four Louis XV style armchairs in light blue leather and white patinated frames. With this alluring combination of classic French design and rich blue leather uphols...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Sevres Gilt Bronze-Mounted Cobalt Blue Lidded Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent and large pair of 19th century French Sevres cobalt blue Porcelain gilt bronze mounted covered urns. Each panel is beautifully hand painted with love scenes and the rev...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

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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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