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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$807Sale Price / set|20% Off
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the Louis XV period resting on an animated circular base, with a baluster-shaped barrel with torso fluting. The candlesticks have kept thei...
Bronze
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Early 18th C. Régence Ormolu Chandelier, Keck Collection, Sotheby's 5 Dec 1991
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 18th C., France, a Régence Ormolu Chandelier from The Keck Collection, sold Sotheby's 5 Dec 1991. The six light chandelier with a support composed of a gadrooned baluster-shape...
Ormolu, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Red Murano Glass 5 Arms Of Light
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in colorless and red Murano glass 5 arms of light, New electrification Around 1950
Metal
Large Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
By Baccarat
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent large cage-shaped chandelier in gilded bronze presenting a beautiful and generous ornamentation in Baccarat crystal composed of large pendants, daggers (4 daggers in the ...
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Set of Pair French Bronze and Glass Sconces with Ceiling Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of pair French bronze and glass sconces with ceiling lamp Sconces measurements: H 11.81in W 11.81in D 3.93in Ceiling lamp measurements; H 22.44in W 8.66in...
Bronze
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass 'Crystal' Ten-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style gilt-metal and cut-glass ten-light chandelier. The caged body surmounted with ten scrolled candle-arms, each fitted with molded glass wax-holders, with two in...
Metal
French Louis XV Style Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze chandelier with 10 arms and filigree bobeche and finial bottom with canopy.
Bronze
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XV style chandelier crafted from bronze and glass, with six ( 6 ) elegant candlestick holders along with an additional central light, a variety of pendants and finials...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Meissen style Porcelain Figural Floral Chandelier with Gilt Details Italian Made
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an extraordinary porcelain figural chandelier with what appears to be clowns climbing the base of the chandelier and masks from a theater production of some kind. The chandel...
Porcelain, Fruitwood
19th Century Crystal Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century crystal chandelier: Gilt brass frame adorned with high quality original crystal prisms attributed to Baccarat. Newly wired...
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bronze Dore Eight-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in France circa 1920 and built of bronze in the Louis XV style, the elegant antique chandelier is round in shape over a thick central stem and decorated with figural motifs in high relief around the main body; newly wired, it features eight ornate arms embellished with acanthus leaves...
Bronze
French Louis XV Rococo Style Brass and Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 42in W: 22 1/2in D: 21in This vintage French Rococo style brass lantern chandelier is perfect for you and your home! This would be a wonderful addition to your entryw...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Verdigris and Gilt 12-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room or grand entry with this impressive antique chandelier, crafted in France circa 1920. Executed in hand-forged iron, the fixture is designed in the elegant Loui...
Iron
Monumental 16 Arm French Louis XV Style Gilt Brass & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Ware, GB
A substantial multi-tier chandelier in gilt brass, dressed with an abundance of cut crystal drops, florals and star prisms. The scrolling arms are elegantly drawn, rising in tiers ar...
Crystal, Brass
$198,500Sale Price|47% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub & Dragons Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and Palatial French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt-bronze and crystal thirty-three light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat, after a model by Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678-1755) with twenty one Candelabra Arms, three gilt-bronze cherubs each holding a wreath and three sets of three-headed Winged Griffins, the central bronze ball in a deep-cobalt-blue enamel with fleur de lys decorations. The candle sleeves are opline glass. Circa: Paris, 1890. Jacques Caffieri (French, 1678-1755) not only produced chandeliers and furniture mounts for Louis XV but also entire gilt-bronze objects. The Cabinet de la Pendule adjoining Louis XV's bedroom at Versailles takes its name from the astronomical clock...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Early 20th Century Bronze French Style 4 Light Chandelier With Shades Dimensions : 38" Tall X 18" Wide X 18" Deep This gorgeous chandelier was made in the early 20th centu...
Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Louis XV Porcelain Flowers Basket Ribbon Top Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French bronze & amethyst crystal Louis XV Style porcelain flowers, basket form chandelier with ribbon & bow top< having 6 candelabra lights each taking 40 watts per socket.
Bronze
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze / Aurora Borealis Crystal Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc French Louis XV style Gilt Bronze With Aurora Borealis Crystal Chandelier. The addition of the stunning rainbow hue Aorora Borealis is more contemporary. Very beautiful Chandel...
Bronze
Small Venetian Chandelier In Opalescent Blue And Gold Murano Glass
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Small Venetian Chandelier In Opalescent Blue And Gold Murano Glass 6 Arms Of Light New Electrification Circa 1950
Metal
Elegant 1940's French style crystals/brass chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1940's brass/crystals chandelier, Louis 15 style, the patina is much nicer in person
Crystal, Brass
Venetian lantern made of gilded Murano glass, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian lantern in gilded Murano glass, circa 1900 Venetian lantern in gilded Murano glass, circa 1900 newly electrified
Metal
Louis XV Crystal & Bronze Chandelier, Six Lights, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A French Louis XV style chandelier crafted from bronze and glass. It boasts six elegant candlestick holders along with a variety of pendants and finials. This exquisite chandelier ...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Brass
Large Louis XV-Style Chandelier, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Louis XV-style chandelier, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Large 19th-century gilded bronze chandelier with crystal pendants, Napoleon III period, Louis XV style, featuring...
Crystal, Bronze
French Louis XV St. Fifteen-Light Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French Louis XV st. fifteen light Baccarat crystal chandelier. With nine impressive double S scrolled ormolu arms opulently decorated with amethyst and clear crystal lyre and kite shaped...
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 18th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Chireno, TX
Late 18th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and original and later crystal prisms (clear and colored). Hand-blown and pressed glass decoration and beading. This Genoa chandelier...
Crystal
Bronze, Brass and Crystal Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant early 20th-century chandelier features six gracefully curved arms of light, crafted from a refined combination of bronze and brass. Richly adorned with hanging crystal d...
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a beautiful finely detailed acorn finial below the reeded body. Each of the elega...
Ormolu
Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large Venetian Murano glass chandelier, circa 1950 (no measure)
Metal
A 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu & Cut-Glass Chandelier by Mottheau et Fils
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and cut-glass eight-light chandelier with a suspended bell-shaped blown-glass candle-bowl, by Mottheau et Fils,...
Bronze
Pair of Palatial Doré Bronze Circular Crystal Beaded Ball Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of doré bronze circular crystal beaded ball chandeliers. Each of these palatial round chandelier take five bulbs and have been totally rewired. The spectacular bronze work fra...
Bronze
$8,945Sale Price|30% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chandelier after Pierre Gouthiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze six-light figural chandelier. The elongated gilt bronze frame with six scrolled candle-arms (now electrified) surmounted with ribbons...
Bronze
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze 39-L Cherub Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Figural Thirty-Nine Light Chandelier. The scrolled arm candle-arms designed with acanthus and floral wreaths protruding from...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Chandelier, Circa 1880's.
Bronze
$25,359Sale Price|20% Off
French Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass, 14-Light Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional French gilt bronze and cut-glass fourteen-light chandelier, the cage with faceted pendants. Measures: 125 x 100 cm. Rewired. Repaired. Good Condition. Frame is original,...
Bronze
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This stunning six arm chandelier is centered by a solid Crystal ball amidst Crystal pendants. The ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Wonderful Signed Baccarat French Dore Bronze Eight-Light Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Signed Baccarat French doré Bronze eight-light crystal chandelier with crystal bobeche, crystal center finial and crystal drop. Measures: 46" H x 26" W.
Bronze
$7,750
Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Iron Chandelier, the pierced circle issuing four lights on top and four arms with lights suspended by four chains. Elaborately ...
Iron
19th French Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th French Louis XV Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier is a luxurious and elegant lighting fixture perfect for any grand space. This fixture features intricate detailing and cr...
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Painted & Gilt Eight-Light Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique chandelier was created in Paris, France circa 1920. Round in shape, the Louis XV style iron chandelier features forged scrolled motifs decorated with metal acan...
Iron
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant
By Baccarat
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large Baccarat Crystal Antique Chandelier Dining Ceiling 8 Light Fixture Pendant . Late 18th Early 19th century Rare and Exquisite baccarat crystal chandelier 8 light with hand made...
Crystal, Metal, Bronze
Crystal And Gilded Bronze Cage Chandelier
Located in BARSAC, FR
Very elegant gilt bronze cage chandelier with rich and generous crystal ornamentation composed of large cut plates, crystal water drops around each bobeche and a long molded shaft. ...
Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Rezzonico Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian Chandelier In Multicolored Murano Glass, 12 Arms Of Light On Two Levels, Circa 1900
Metal
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Glass Chandelier
Located in London, GB
A very fine chandelier in the Louis XV taste. Constructed utilizing finely cast, and chased gilt bronze, and handblown glass adornments and prisms of cut lead glass crystal; the ...
Bronze
Vintage Maria Thersea Crystal 12 Light Chandelier 36 X 39 X 39
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Vintage Maria Thersea Crystal 12 Light Chandelier 36 X 39 X 39 Dimensions : 36" Tall X 39" Wide X 39" Deep This vintage chandelier was made in the timeless Maria Thresea style and...
Crystal, Metal
$7,500
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...
Iron
Cage Chandelier In Gilt Bronze And Baccarat Crystal
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XV style cage chandelier in gilded bronze very richly decorated with crystal pendants from the Baccarat crystal factory. Iluminating with eight arms of light and tw...
Crystal, Bronze
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass, Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless And Pink Murano Glass 6 Arms Of Light Circa 1940
Metal
Antique French Louis XV Bronze D'Oré and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré and Cut Crystal Chandelier, Circa 1890's.
Crystal, Bronze
Important Venetian Chandelier In Black And Colorless Murano Glass 24 Arms
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Important Venetian chandelier in black and colorless Murano glass, perfect condition, special order in Murano for a mansion in Brussels
Glass
Vintage Pair of Three Light Bronze Framed Chandeliers
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a pair of diminutive chandeliers. The frames are patinated bronze. The pendent drops are of unusually high quality. There are violin crystals and Swedish pendeloques and each...
Crystal, Bronze
Fine French Belle Epoque Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Torchere 4-Light Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and Large French 19th-20th century Louis XV Style Belle Époque gilt bronze four-light torchère with Laurel Wreaths with white opaline glass globes, raised on a two-tone circul...
Marble, Bronze
$2,588Sale Price / item|24% Off
A Set of Eight Hexagonal French Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four hexagonal French Louis XV style wrought iron hanging lanterns, after the antique. The elongated body surmounted with fleur-de-lis', floral rosettes and scrolled decorat...
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Glass Lantern, Stamped "P.P."
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and hand blown glass lantern, stamped "PP". The five light lantern displays a striking and most unique scalloped shape with elegan...
Ormolu
$36,850Sale Price|70% Off
A Large French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive palatial French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass 16 candle-arms and 28 Interior light chandelier, attributed to Baccarat. The elongated gilt bronze...
Brass, Bronze
Exquisite 19th Century Gilt Bronze French Chandelier with Bisque Cherub
By Ernest Dubois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Louis XV & Louis XVI, the bronze gilt pendant chandelier features deer head, floral, and fruit motifs. The central ceramic bisque cherub is flanked by seated b...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Wrought Iron 8-Light Flat Bottom Island Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a breakfast room with this elegant antique light fixture. Forged in France, circa 1920, the chandelier features an interesting rectangular flat bottom decorated with scrolle...
Iron, Wrought Iron
A Fome Gilt Bronze, Rock Crystal & Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze, Rock Crystal & Crystal "Cage" Chandelier by Baccarat. France, circa 1910. 12 lights. Dimensions: Height 60" Diameter 38" CW624
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Tole and Saxe Porcelain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI st. tole and Saxe porcelain chandelier. The six arm chandelier displays a lovely curvaceous cage adorned with elegant tole leaves and a stunn...
Metal
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Girandole Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. electrified Baccarat crystal and ormolu Girandole lamps. Each five arm, two light lamp is raised by a fine circular ormolu base wi...
Crystal, Ormolu