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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Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu and Baccarat Girandoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Baccarat Girandoles. Each lamp is raised by a fine triangular ormolu base with most ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Bronze "Versailles" Lantern with Beveled Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze "Versailles" lantern with beveled glass panels. 1-light France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 18", diameter 8 1/2" CW4614.
Bronze
Chinese Porcelain Table Lamp with French Bronze Mounts
Located in Essex, MA
With elaborate bronze mounts that may polish over a Chinese verte porcelain vase. Unsure of condition of the vase. No cracks visible. From a Bellevue Avenu...
Bronze
$1,507 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style, three branch gilt bronze wall lights. Not electrified.
Ormolu
A Pair of French 20th Century Louis XV Style Wall Lights from the Spelling Manor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Spelling Manor's dining-room wall-lights. A very fine pair of French 20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural three-light wall sconces, each ...
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces, Pair, 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
Louis XV style gilt bronze three-light wall sconces, mid-20th century, featuring scrolling Rococo arms and acanthus leaf detailing. This decorative pair captures the fluid asymmetry ...
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Patinated Bronze & Crystal Chandeliers, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful pair of French patinated bronze chandeliers feature the bird cage shape Classic to the Louis XV style. The pair is draped with bunches of colored crystal grapes and ad...
Crystal, Bronze
Impressive Belle Époque Lantern in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
An Important Lantern In the Louis XV Manner Constructed in gilt bronze, the ovoid body composed of six blown crystal facets interspersed with orm...
Crystal, Ormolu
$2,261 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of French Louis XV style gilt bronze, twin branch wall sconces. Newly electrified. There are four more of these in a seperate listing.
Bronze
Pair Luxury Louis XV Style Bronze Brass Wall Lanterns Faceted Glass Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Exceptional pair of luxury handcrafted wall lantern sconces in the elegant French Louis XV Revival style. These impressive wall lights were created following the tradition of the finest French bronze lanterns from the late 19th century. The quality of execution, proportions and materials make them outstanding decorative statement pieces. The construction is made of very heavy forged brass or bronze with a beautiful naturally aged patina. Each lantern features exceptionally thick, solid beveled and faceted glass panels, creating magnificent warm reflections and a very atmospheric light when illuminated. Every detail shows the focus on durability, craftsmanship and premium quality: the strong metal frame, hand-finished decorative elements and massive glass construction were designed to last for generations. The extraordinary quality is reflected in the remarkable weight — each wall light weighs approximately 4.4 kilograms. Presumably handcrafted in Germany by a high-end workshop, these sconces combine the charm and elegance of French château lighting...
Brass, 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
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
Pair French Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Sconces Cranberry Cut Glass Shades Louis XV
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces in the Louis XV Revival taste Each fitted with striking cranberry cut glass shades of acorn form Glass finely cut with diamond and flu...
Bronze
Pair Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré Wall Sconces, Circa 1890.
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Seven Branch Cut-Crystal Appliques or Wall Lights
Located in Rome, IT
A fine pair of French 19th Century seven branch Bronze and Cut-Crystal Appliques or Wall Lights . Cleaned and re-wired, in full working order and ready to use. In excellent vint...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore wall sconces with two arms, finial tops, and oval plaque backs with cupids in relief. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Metal, Bronze
$79,850Sale Price|36% Off
A Palatial Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Twenty-four-light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large fine and palatial 20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass twenty-four-light chandelier (There are two of these chandeliers available), the solid bronze fra...
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights. The shape is pentagonal, with one side that opens for cha...
Bronze
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Figural Lamps, 18th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming pair of period 18th century. Louis XV gilt bronze figural chenets that have been mounted on impressive and hefty Lucite plinths and fitted as lamps. The opposing b...
Bronze
$6,295Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Large Lantern in Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Large ormolu lantern with polylobed mounts decorated with palmettes, acanthus leaves and foliated scrolls. This naturalist decoration is inspired by the Louis XV style. This entrance hall lantern...
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
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
pair of French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Griotte marble and Ormolu lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XV/XVI st. Belle Epoque Period Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu lamps. Each stunning vase mounted into a lamp is raise...
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Revival Gilt Chandelier, 9 Lights, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant French Louis XV Revival chandelier was crafted around 1900 and is a beautiful example of the refined decorative arts of the Belle Époque. Richly adorned with flowing aca...
Metal
$10,150Sale Price|71% Off
19th-20th Century Louis XV Style 8 Light Silvered and Color-Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Epoque 19th-20th century Louis XV style eight-light silvered-bronze and colored-crystal chandelier with amethyst grape clusters and molded glass pendants of ...
Amethyst, Bronze
Italian 19th Century Louis XV St. Tole, Gilt Metal And Saxe Porcelain Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Tole, gilt metal and Saxe porcelain chandelier. The six arm eighteen bulb chandelier is centered by a charming bottom gilt metal floral ...
Metal
Large Pair French Louis XV Style Ormolu Gold Green Glass Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Large Pair French Louis XV Style Ormolu Gold Green Glass Candelabra French, 20th Century Height 160cm, width 77cm, depth 77cm This exceptional pair of candelabra, designed in the L...
Bronze, Ormolu
Important Gilt Bronze Chandelier Trimmed With Glass Balls, Circa 1890
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Gilt bronze chandelier garnished with glass balls, new electrification, 10 arms of light
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Dore Table Lamp with Glass Globe
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore table lamp with Neptune & dolphins at base holding glass globe with etched stars fabricated from a c...
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Bronze 24-Carat Gold-Plated Six-Arm Figural Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of stunning Louis XVI style 19th century bronze 24-carat gold-plated six-arm figural candelabras. Each having five arms forming a large candelabra supported by a man and the mat...
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
Pair of Louis XV Style Cast Bronze 2 Branch Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A handsome pair of antique Louis XV style cast bronze wall sconces having two arms each with pierced scroll and foliate serpentine central cartouche in high relief with Fleur di Lis ...
Bronze
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces, Pair
Located in Brentwood, TN
Pair of 19th century Louis XV style ormolu three-branch wall lights, richly modeled with scrolling acanthus and Rococo movement. Each wall sconce features a sculptural backplate iss...
Gold Leaf
Antique Country French Wrought Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French wrought iron & crystal chandelier combines the best of both design worlds! A casual elegance has been created from hand-forged wrought iron by an obviously cap...
Crystal, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XV-Style Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-Style bronze and crystal chandelier with various style crystal drops & finials and 8 candlestick holders & 8 light sockets. Missing 1 circular fan crystal fi...
Crystal, Bronze
Pair French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu & Rock Crystal Lamps
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French neoclassical table lamps beautifully combines the timeless sophistication of carved crystal with richly detailed gilt bronze mounts. Inspired by the refin...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Elaborate French Louis XV Style Wall Sconces
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage pair of 19th century French doré bronze and crystal wall sconces are in the style of Louis XV. Each of these stunning sconces features five doré bronze & crystal extende...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Five-Arm Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Century) bronze dore monumental wall sconces with 5 arms (LEWISOHN ESTATE) (PRICED AS Pair)
Bronze
Chandelier In Golden Wood And Brass, Central Europe Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Chandelier in gilded wood and brass, Central Europe around 1900
Brass
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
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlestick Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Louis XVI style gilt bronze candlestick Bouillotte lamp, having a baluster form standard with urn swag and lion mask decoration, set wit...
Bronze
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Wall-Lights with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style 19th/20th century six light gilt-bronze figural wall sconces, each modeled as a ribb...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Sevres Porcelain Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) pink and white Sevres porcelain 4 arm chandelier with bronze dore trim.
Porcelain
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
$2,750
Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Hexagonal Lantern. Simple with Elegant Quality. 3 lights. France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 22" Diameter 12" CW5425
Bronze
Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier by Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Cage" Chandelier in the Louis XV taste by Baccarat. Exquisite Quality and Great Condition. 16 lights. France, circa 1920. Dimensions: Height...
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Glass and Crystal lantern. The wonderful pentagon shaped lantern is adorned with top and bottom 'S' scrolled spra...
Crystal, Ormolu
French Louis XV Bronze Doré Wall Sconces, Cupids Relief, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV (19th century) bronze doré 2 arm wall sconces with oval plaque back with cupids in relief and finial top.
Bronze
Oval Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, circa 1950, Venini
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Oval Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, circa 1950, Venini
Glass
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal 5-Light Sconce or Wall Lights
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Crystal Five Light Sconce or Wall Lights A large pair of Louis XV style five branch wall sconce or wall lights, each with splays of flowe...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) blue and white Sevres porcelain 4 arm chandelier with bronze dore trim.
Bronze
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and marble candelabra lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and palatial pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto marble candelabra lamps. Each stunning and high quality lamp is raised on an Ormolu Rocai...
Marble, Ormolu
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
19th Century Cut Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French crystal and bronze chandelier. Fine detail 16 lights.
Crystal
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Small Venetian chandelier in colourless and red Murano glass, circa 1950
Glass
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré & Crystal 24 Light Chandelier, c.1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze D'Oré & Cut Crystal 24 Light Chandelier, Circa 1890.
Crystal, Bronze
Pearl Bag, Chandelier Decorated With Rows Of Cut Crystal Beads, About 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pearl Bag, Chandelier Decorated With Rows Of Cut Crystal Beads, About 1900
Glass
$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
Louis XV Crystal Gilt-Bronze Twenty Six Light Oversized Chandelier
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Classic Louis XV style large chandelier having 6 arms and 26 lamps (18 in the arms, 6 below, 1 central light, 1 on the top). The gilt metal frame is heavily laden with various siz...
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Louis XV Glass Pendants Chandelier, Four Arms, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant 19th-century ceiling lamp with four arms, glass prisms and candle-style sockets, crafted in the refined Louis XV style and rewired for modern use. Features four gracefull...
Metal