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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: Early 1900s
French Louis XV Bureau Plat Desk or Writing Table with Embossed Leather
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An outstanding French Louis XV desk having embossed leather top and a faux front on its back so will look lovely in the center of any room. The writing desk has three spacious drawer...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Brass

Carved Mahogany French Louis XV style queen size bed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved Mahogany French Louis XV style queen size bed C 1900. This is the bed you have been looking for but have not been able to find! The reason is that there were not very many mad...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Gilt-Bronze & Faience Porcelain Table Lamp Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and Faience porcelain three-light candelabra table lamps. The ovoid porcelain urn hand decorated in floral burgundy...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Very Low Seat Height Antique Tea Gossip Chairs in The French Louis XV Style
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Like a pair of Downton Abbey chairs, these gossiping chairs are made for having tea and biscuits and would have been in a lord's home or wealthy merchant's home. They have white pain...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Original Antique Print of A French Aristocratic Gentleman After Lebrun. C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Beautiful image by Elisabeth Lebrun Photogravure Published by Connoisseur. C.1900 The measurement is the paper size Unframed
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Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paper

Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Settee. This is one of a pair and priced individually. Newly upholstered in a blue velvet fabric. Cream painted frame with gilt accents on typ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique French Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French walnut bureau plat desk, dating from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of outstanding quality, this has fantastic gilt metal ormolu mounts all over, inclu...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Fine Carved Walnut French Louis XV Secretary Desk Abatant Basket of Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved walnut secretary abatant that's perfect for narrow hallways or shallow areas in a bedroom. The desk is repleat with a tulipwo...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Tulipwood, Walnut

Beautiful pair of French turn of the century bronze sconces Louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of solid bronze sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person, I am sorry I realize way after taken the pictures, the glasses are dirty, they will be cleaned
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Inlaid Antique French Louis XV Walnut and Fruitwood Night Stands
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of lovely antique French Louis XV inlaid night stands, bedside tables or side tables with intricate marquetry in the classic Louis XV style. The subtle contours and scroll forms...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Table - bar, France, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table-bar from around 1900, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 61 cm / width 64 cm / depth 41 cm
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs. Some damage to the caning (see photos) Priced accordingly #4383
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Commode Cabinet with 5 Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Demilune Dresser Cabinet with 5 Drawers. Item features sunburst inlay throughout, floral bouquet inlay to door fronts, concave sides, 2...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Giltwood Marble Top Console Table
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique French giltwood console table with a marble top. This was made in France & I would date it from around the 1900-192...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

20th century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut caned bench dating from 1900. Very good condition. Canework in very good condition. Ideal at the end of a bed or in an entryway.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of Louis XV style armchairs in sage green. Crafted with loving care in France during the early 20th century, this gorgeous pair of chairs exude an effortless grace....
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Rouge Marble Top Bombe Commode Nightstand Side Table. Item features a rouge marble top, green jasperware medallion to drawer, bronze ormolu, satinwood m...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Exquisite Pair of Antique Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergere Chairs or Club Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Finely carved pair of walnut French Louis XV bergere chairs with lovely damask upholstery and original brass tacking. Bought in the South of France. #6398
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Damask, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Velvet Upholstered Twin Beds, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
A lovely pair of antique French Louis XV style beds, 20th c. Each bed frame features carved floral crest, shaped frame in padded blue velvet upholstery, with nailhead trim, rising on...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Walnut French Louis XV Nightstand, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Louis XV style nightstand or bedside table. Striking French design from the 1900s. Solid walnut base with original bronze handles on door and drawer. Original curve...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique French Carrara Marble Louis XV Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Carrara Marble Louis XV Style Fireplace Mantel Offered for sale is an antique French Louis XV style whi...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Oak Consoles with Marble Tops, Circa 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of oak consoles from France with marble tops. The tops are scalloped around the edge to mirror the bases. The bases have gorgeous hand carv...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique Louis XV-Style Commode with Marble Top: Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with our stunning antique Louis XV-style commode, a piece that reflects the exquisite craftsmanship of its time. Expertly constructed fro...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Brass

A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchairs Louis XV style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted and giltwood French upholstered open armchiars in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique French Inlaid Marble Top Bedside Chests
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French inlaid marble top bedside chests. They were made in France and date from around the 1900-1920 period. The q...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs, Louis XV Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six painted and giltwood French upholstered dining chairs in the Louis XV style circa 1900. Pair of Armchairs Dimension: 35.25" X 25.5" X 25" Seat Height: 17.5" Four Side Ch...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Restored Antique Louis XV Style Footstool in Pale Blue with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the sophistication of French design with our extraordinary antique footstool, a masterpiece crafted in the Louis XV style. Newly restored by our expert team of pr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Foam, Fabric

An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Showcase, France, turn of the 19th and 20th centuries
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic shop window from around 1900. Dimensions: height 139 cm / width 50 cm / depth 38 cm
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs having nicely carved frames circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Buffet Server Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Mahogany, Satinwood and Tulipwood Marquetry Gilt-Bronze Mounted Two-Door Buffet Server China Cabinet...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Gorgeous Carved Giltwood French Three Panel Aubusson Louis XV Dressing Screen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved giltwood with some minor damage that we will professionally repair and you'll never see it. Aubusson. 56 3/4" h x 26 3/4" w x 1 1/2" d. (each panel). Condition Gilt loss. Spli...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Beautiful French Bronze Antique Mantle Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze. Enamel face. With key and pendulum. 15 1/4" h x 10 3/4" w x 5 3/4" d. Condition Damage to enamel face. Minor oxidation.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Purple Marble Bronze Ormolu Dresser Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Purple Marble Bronze Ormolu Dresser Commode Chest. Item features a shaped rare purple marble top, ornate cast bronze or...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV style ormolu sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of ormolu three-light sconces in the Louis XV style. The sconces are finely carved and chased with acanthus leaves and scrolling foliage. This rich, eventful decoration is typic...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

20th century Louis XV style Bronze Fireplace Tools, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice Louis XV style bronze fireplace set consisting of an ash shovel, an ash tongs and the tool holder. Twisted bar connecting a handle. Nice quality.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Signed Guibal Solid Bronze French Louis XV Style Mantle Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed. Ormolu. 25 1/2" h x 23" w x 9 1/4" d. Condition Oxidation.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Rare Kingwood & Mahogany Louis XV Style Bookcase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exceptional Quality Louis XV Style Bookcase in Kingwood and Mahogany parquetry, with thick 1-3/4″ marble top. With original ormolu mounts and hardware, this is a truly fine and rare ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Inlaid Walnut Nest of Three Tables
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique nest of tables in walnut, this was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. The quality is superb, this is very well made and it is an extremel...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

Superb Distressed Paint Decorated Louis XV Italian-Made Antique Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic time-worn distressed paint decorated commode that is designed in the Louis XV but made in Italy. The painting and distressed finish really give that beachy cottag...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Pine

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item featured has a remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, ce...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Louis XV style "Cage" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Louis XV style "Cage" Chandelier featuring hand cut crystal pyramids, fluer de lis and pendalogues. 16 lights France, circa 1910. Dimensions: Heigh...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Louis XV Style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany bombé vitrine by François Linke. Signed to the corner clasp 'F. Linke'. This elegant...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Ormolu

Early French Louis XV Belle Epoque Cocktail Bronze Table , Central Coffee Table
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Fine antique French Early Louis XV Belle Epoque Cocktail Bronze Table , Central Coffee Table, with Marble Top Rose Portugal. The finely carved bronze stand features characteristical refined curves and floral and arabesque inspired...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Porcelain Lined Nightstand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Marble Top Porcelain Lined Washstand Nightstand. Item features a porcelain lined interior, inset pink ...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble

Fine French Leather Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in Avignon, France, this Louis XV leather chair has carvings on the edges of the entire back; unusual and lovely! Solid walnut, the chair features curved arms, upholstered wit...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Leather, Walnut

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Silvered Centrepiece by Christofle & Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style silvered centrepiece by Christofle & Cie. with an ovoid molded cut-glass centre-dish (later) on a pomegranate branch-form foot, the underside stamped: CHRISTOFLE and 1147156, Paris, circa 1900. Charles Christofle...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Hand Hammered Iron Chandelier. The work of a Master Iron Worker. Hexagonal shape issuing "S" shaped arms, suspended by six rods. Elegant top crown. France, circa 1900. S...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Iron

Antique French 19th Century Newly Upholstered Bench with Hand Turned Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This is a beautiful antique classic French bench: the frame is all original with turned carved legs and clean lines. This piece has been newly upholstered in a neutral off-white fab...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut

A Louis XV-style table
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful 19c French Louis XV-style table gilt bronze mounted center table circa 1900 The round table with inset pink and grey marble top over a shaped apron with rocaille motif gilt...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style "Semainier" Tall Lingerie Commodes Marble with Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Louis XV style "Semainier" tall chest commodes with a Brêche d'Alep marble top. The slender walnut and tulipwood body, each fitted with seven drawers with gilt bronz...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Louis XV Style Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Louis XV Style Tea / Centre Table From Paris. A combination of exotic woods including rosewood, tulip wood and more with delicate little bronze mounts were used in the creation of th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Bronze

French Walnut & Oak Side Table in the Louis XV Style with Hiden Drawer, c. 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Walnut side table, made circa 1900 in the Louis 15 style. To add a drawer while keeping the aesthetic appearance of the table, a large drawer is hidden behind the sculpture o...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Walnut, Oak

Antique French Provincial Mahogany Louis XV Style Tea Table, circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique French Provincial mahogany Louis XV style tea table, circa 1900. This lovely table has been meticulously cared for and has beautiful patina with a gorgeous, satin-like sheen...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Mahogany

Original Antique Print of Don Antonio Nortega After Goya C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print Chromolithograph Published by Connoisseur circa 1900 Unframed.
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Early 1900s English Antique Louis XV Furniture

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Paper

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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