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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77 Pc Theodore Haviland American New York Vareene Rose China Dinnerware Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Theodore Haviland porcelain dinnerware service in the discontinued Varenne pattern. Manufactured primarily between 1936 and 1952, this classic tableware was craft...
Porcelain
$7,739Sale Price|25% Off
Chinese & Ormolu Bronze Mounted Terrine, 18th Century Tureen
Located in Lisbon, PT
A unique 18th century chinese famille rose India Company ormolu bronze mounted terrine porcelain. Chinese porcelain from the Portuguese India Company during the Qianlong reign, from...
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Brass Scalloped Serving Platter, French Louis XV
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French antique late 18th Century scalloped brass serving platter. Very versatile piece that could be used as serveware for formal dining or decorative holding coins, car keys or trin...
Metal, Brass
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Gilded Cutlery Set in Vermeil Louis XIV Style Napoleon III Era 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set worked of gilded Cutlery for entremets. A soup spoon, a fork and a coffee spoon. Very nice set. Shells are visible on the handle of the fork and the...
Vermeil
$2,368Sale Price / set|20% Off
European Rococo Revival Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Service, 5 Pieces
Located in Miami, FL
European Rococo Revival Silver-Plated Tea Coffee Service, 5 Pieces Elegant early 20th century European Rococo Revival silver-plated tea and coffee service, comprising five pieces: a...
Silver Plate
$14,093Sale Price / set|45% Off
Bernardaud Limoges Porcelain Table Service, 75 Pieces, Gold Inlay
By Bernardaud
Located in London, England
Take a seat at the table of kings and greats of this world, with this table service from L'Anciene Manufacture Royale de Limoges, currently Bernardaud, immerse yourself in the histor...
Agate, Gold, Gold Leaf
$868Sale Price|25% Off
Christofle, Set of 51 Louis XV Style Silver Plated Flatware
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
Part of flatware Christofle collection "Marly" in silver metal. This set of cutlery with rich decoration of plants in the Louis XV style is composed of ...
Metal, Silver
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass Stem Goblet - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass Stem Decorative Flute Goblets - a Pair. *Glasses are for decorative use only as the bronze ormolu rims are pierced and li...
Crystal
20th Century Set of Ceramics by Lallier et Moustiers
Located in Sofia, BG
Set of four French beautiful hand-painted ceramic pieces by Lallier et Moustiers. Very good quality and vivid colors. France, circa 1990
Ceramic
$326 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers. A pair of Louis XV style salad servers, 19th century, in silvered metal and horn. Dimensions : H: 2cm, W: 28cm, D: 5cm Contact us bef...
Silver Plate
$291 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers. A pair of Louis XV style silver and horn salad servers, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 2cm, W: 24cm, D: 4.5cm Contact us before orderi...
Silver Plate
$291 / set
Pair of Silver Plated Salad Servers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated and horn salad servers. A pair of Louis XV style silver and horn salad servers, 19th century. Dimensions : H: 2cm, W: 24cm, D: 4.5cm Contact us before orderi...
Silver Plate
Bernardaud Porcelain Tableware, 37 Pcs.
By Bernardaud
Located in Astoria, NY
Collection of 37 Bernardaud French Porcelain Tableware Pieces, all marked and comprising: 6 bowls in the "Louvre" pattern, 12 dessert plates, 10 dinner plates and 1 glazed white porc...
Porcelain
$76Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 0.39 in D 0.39 in
Seletti "Hybrid-Armilla" Porcelain Spoon, Three Pieces
By Seletti
Located in Miami, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Porcelain
19th Century English Silver Plate Samovar / Tea Urn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th century English silver plated samovar / tea or coffee urn with Ram detail side handles and finial lid on square footed base . The samova...
Silver Plate, Copper
Suite of 9 Porcelain Plates by Theodore Haviland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of 9 porcelain dessert plates by Theodore Haviland, Limoges, France. 20th century Measures: H: 1 cm, D: 19 cm. Contact us before orderin...
Porcelain
$20,973 / set
H 1.19 in Dm 10.44 in
Unique Dinner Service Set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, Dorure Polie à l'Agate
Located in Delft, NL
Unique dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, Dorure polie à l'Agate Large dinner service set by Raynaud & Co. Limoges, 1960s Raynaud es...
Porcelain
$1,920Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 0.79 in W 15.16 in D 12.01 in
Limoges Bernardaud 62 Pieces Fine Faience Dinner Service
By Bernardaud
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...
Faience, Paint
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early 20th century, featuring a lacquered and parcel gilt painted box decorated in a stylized naturalistic scene, opening to reveal five-piece polychrome famille rose porcelain sweetmeat dishes...
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & ve...
Gold
Large Late 19th Century Blue Willow Serving Platter Staffordshire
By J.H. Warranted Staffordshire 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in excellent condition. No cracks or chips, a few scratches on the underside but nothing deep or threatening the integrity. Great blue and very functional as it's a deep...
Clay, Porcelain
English Silver Plate Tableware Serving Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English silver plate tableware/ barware serving piece with squirrel handle resting on a round base with interior swirl design details. The centerpiece is in great condition. Maker's ...
Silver Plate
$250
H 12.25 in W 15.25 in D 1.25 in
Early 20th Century Allerton's Ltd. Blue Willow Serving Platter, Made in England
Located in Cookeville, TN
Stunning antique early 20th century English Blue Willow serving platter, made in Staffordshire! Excellent crisp blue transfer on a lovely paste porcelain platter! It would be a great...
Ceramic
52-Piece Bernardaud Limoges “Rimbaud” Gilt Fine Porcelain Service
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant and refined French porcelain dinner service by L. Bernardaud & Cie, Limoges, from the sought-after “Rimbaud” pattern, likely dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950...
Porcelain
Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF
Located in NANTES, FR
**Set of 8 18th-Century Pewter Soup Plates Bearing the Initials RHF These antique plates bear maker’s marks; the initials “RHF” can be read on some of them. It is rare to find a co...
Pewter
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H 10.75 in W 4 in D 4 in
19th Century French L'Alfénide Christofle Halphen Sterling Silverware and Ladel
By Alfenide, Christofle
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Turn of the Century L'Alfénide Christofle/Charles Halphen Sterling Silverware Serveware Set of Three Spoons and Four Fork, and 1 Ladel. Alfénide, utilized by Manufacture de L'Alfénide between 1890 and 1920, embodies the style of Louis XV, infused with influences from both Pompadour and Rococo aesthetics. The hallmark of Halphen goat underwent a slight alteration during this period. The initials "C" and "H" were removed, replaced instead by the digits "8" and "4" on the left and right sides respectively. This alteration resulted in the number "84," indicating that 84 grams...
Sterling Silver
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H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Silver Coffee Pot by Boucheron Paris in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
By Boucheron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver coffee pot by Boucheron Paris in the Louis XV style, 19th Century. Silver coffee pot in the Louis XV style, 19th century from the Boucheron firm. h: 18cm, w: 18cm, d: 12cm
Silver
Christofle cutlery set
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Christofle cutlery set Important Christofle cutlery set of 156 pieces and also its original box Original cutlery set Excellent condition (needs ...
Metal
Puiforcat - Cutlery Flatware Set Noailles Sterling Silver - 145 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Cutlery Flatware set "Noailles" made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Puiforcat. Cutlery set for 12 people including 145 pieces: - 12 table ...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Sterling Silver Ladle
Located in PARIS, FR
19th century Louis XV style solid silver ladle by French silversmith Henin & Cie. Finely chiseled with a shell, flowers and leaves. Material: Silver 1st ...
Sterling Silver
Puiforcat, Cutlery Flatware Set Noailles Sterling Silver, 116 Pieces
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Cutlery Flatware set "Noailles" made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Puiforcat. Cutlery set for 12 people including 116 pieces: - 12 table ...
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Sterling Silver Folding
Located in LEGNY, FR
Folding travel case in sterling silver and silver filled with rococo style decoration which includes a spoon (18.5 cm) a fork (18.5 cm) and a knife (17.5 cm) with metal blade. Pun...
Sterling Silver
Antique French Inlaid King Wood Server Table / Canteen of Cutlery
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style server table with the added bonus of being fitted out with a beautiful and complete canteen of silver plate cutlery. The table dates from around the 1950’s. The 121 piece set of silver plate canteen...
Kingwood, Walnut
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H 1.19 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
Louis XV Style Bronze and Mirror Table Centerpiece, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style bronze table centerpiece with mirror. Gorgeous piece in a very good general condition. Napoleon III period, France, 19th century.
Bronze
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H 1.19 in W 16.93 in D 12.21 in
Louis XV Style Bronze and Mirror Table Centerpiece France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Louis XV style bronze table centerpiece with mirror. Gorgeous piece in a very good general condition. Napoleon III period, France, 19th century.
Bronze
Fine French Faience Hand Painted Soup Tureen and Underplate
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Louis XV style hand painted soup tureen and stand. Antique white, blue, green colors, make this serving dish very pleasing to the eye. Signed. Dimensions: 14" L x 10 ...
Porcelain