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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Set of Six French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs with Gilt & New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Refined set of six French Louis XV dining chairs crafted in walnut, featuring gracefully carved crest rails, cabriole legs, and giltwood accents. Newly upholstered in a neutral linen...
Walnut, Giltwood, Acacia
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholster...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with upholstered...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with upholstere...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Beechwood and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring refined provincial elegance to a dining room, breakfast room, or kitchen with this set of six antique beechwood cane chairs. Crafted in France circa 1920, each chair features a...
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Pair of Antique Louis XV Style Walnut Caned Side Chairs, France, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This charming pair of side chairs captures the quintessential elegance of the Louis XV style, with its sensuous curves, floral carvings, and delicate proportions. Crafted in France i...
Wood
Antique French Set of 6 Louis XV Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant set of 6 French carved walnut dining chairs or side chairs, Louis XV 19th Century with all new upholstery. Stunning floret carvings on back, apron and legs. From Salva Freres...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set Of Four French Louis XV Style Dining Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine heavy construction in an antiqued finish with tall backs and shaped seat rails. Blue velveteen type fabric upholstery on the front and seats, the backs in a blue and white print...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Walnut and Leather Set of 10 Dining Chairs C. 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This extraordinary set of 10 French dining chairs, crafted in the 1940s, carries that quiet authority of post-war European craftsmanship...
Leather, Walnut
Fine Set of 10 French Louis XV Rococo Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine set of 10 French Louis XV style dining chairs showcases the timeless elegance of 18th-century Rococo design, crafted with beautifully shaped solid mahogany frames. The chai...
Mahogany
Louis XV Style French Fauteuil or Arm Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style French fauteuil, or arm chair, made of solid carved beech wood with verdigris painted finish and hand carved details. Woven cane seat and back in good condition with...
Cane, Beech, Silk
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with upholster...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes (6) side chairs, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely carv...
Walnut
$950Sale Price / set|47% Off
Set of Three Louis XV Style Bleached Wood Chairs with Faux Hide Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish spin on classic set of 3 petite Louis XV style bleached carved wood chairs having chic high end faux hide upholstery with double piping detail. Measure: Seat height 19. #5115.
Cowhide, Wood
$3,600 / set
Set of 6 Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 6 Louis XV style dining chairs with caned backs and upholstered seats, circa 1900, the chairs are in beech with a walnut finish and are nicely carved on the back rail and se...
Beech
6 Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Gilt Accent Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 1/4 in W: 25 3/4 in D: 27 1/2 in SH: 19 3/4 in An exceptional set of six Louis XV style carved walnut dining chairs, finely crafted with the elegance and artistr...
Gold Leaf
$4,989Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Six French 19th Century Louis XV Style Caned Dining Chairs in Walnut
Located in Lucenec, SK
A set of six French hand carved dining chairs from the second half of the 19th century with cane seats and backrests. Louis XV-style dining chairs in walnut style with well-articula...
Cane, Walnut
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs, circa 1940s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of six French Louis XVI dining chairs from the 1940s showcases the timeless craftsmanship and refined symmetry associated with neoclassical design. Crafted from rich...
Walnut
Set of 12 Late 19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of twelve late 19th century French Provincial Louis XV dining chairs, sourced in France and structurally revised in our workshop for stability and daily use. Handcrafte...
Fabric, Oak
French Belle Époque Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine set of fourteen, French, 19th-20th century Belle Époque Louis XV style mahogany and ormolu-mounted dining chairs, comprising of twelve chairs and two armchairs, all with cane ...
Bronze
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Cane Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$4,800 / set
Set of '8' French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (8) French Louis XV style dining chairs in a bleached walnut wood. The chairs are newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Important Set 12 Antique French Louis XV Style Distressed Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 40 inches high x 19.5 inches wide x 20.5 inches deep. Seat Height 20 inches An exceptional and rare set of twelve antique French Louis XV style dining chairs, masterful...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Ten French Carved Wood Armchairs, Louis XV–Inspired, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A distinguished and substantial set of ten French carved wood armchairs, dating to the early 20th century and inspired by the elegant lines of Louis XV seating. Unified in form yet r...
Wood, Linen
French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid wood finished in light creamy antique whit...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Six Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite and rare set of six early 19th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Grand Louis XV style and sourced directly from Provence, France. Masterfully hand-carved from ...
Linen, Paint, Wood, Cane
$6,000 / set
French, Louis XV Style Caned Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the classic style of Louis XV. Mid-Century Modern, Hollyw...
Cane, Wood
$266Sale Price / item|50% Off
20th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Dining Chairs in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Six French dining chairs in the style of Louis XV all made of walnut with a caramel leather upholstery. Very high and comfortable backs. Very good condition.
Leather, Walnut
Romantic Set of 4 French Louis XV Giltwood Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning and romantic set of four antique French Neoclassical Louis XV chairs in original gold gilt paint, newly reupholstered in high quality French ivory linen blend. #5798
Upholstery, Giltwood
Nice Set of 10 Italian-Made Walnut Louis XV Cane Dining Chairs circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 10 Italian-made walnut Louis XV dining chairs circa 1920 represents timeless European craftsmanship and elegance. Hand-carved in solid walnut, each chair showcases the gr...
Cane, Walnut
Set 8 Dark Mahogany French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Balloon Backs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of 8 French Louis XVI style dining chairs is a perfect embodiment of neoclassical elegance and craftsmanship. Made from rich dark mahogany, these chairs feature balloon back...
Mahogany
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, Painted Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 French Louis XV Style Dining Chairs, Painted Provincial Dining Chairs, Set of Four French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs, Newly Upholstered, Set of 4 Antique French Lo...
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Set of 12 French Tall Back Louis XV Style Mid 20th c Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An extraordinary and increasingly difficult-to-find set of twelve French Louis XV style dining chairs, this impressive suite represents the kind of scale, elegance, and craftsmanship...
Walnut
Venetian Set of 6 Dining Chairs Made by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A set of x6 hand carved, Venetian style, dining chairs featuring tall backs and overall elegant proportions. The chairs are finished in a hand painted Gesso white patina which is dis...
Gesso, Wood
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Chairs with Sky Blue Leather
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant set of four 19th-century French dining chairs beautifully reflects the refinement of the Louis XV style. Expertly crafted from solid walnut, a dense and richly grained h...
Leather, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs in Blue Stripe- Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored set of eight late-19th-century French Provincial dining chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced in Provence. Hand-crafted from solid hardwood, the frames feature ...
Fabric, Jacquard, Paint, Beech, Hardwood
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Polychromed Cane Seat and Back French Louis XV Dining Salong Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This set of four French Louis XV style dining salon chairs is a charming and elegant representation of 20th-century craftsmanship, showcasing the timeless appeal of Rococo-inspired d...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Eight Early 20th Century French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs in Moss
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful set of eight Early 20th Century French Louis XV dining chairs sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from solid walnut, each chair features an elegantly shaped open back fr...
Mohair, Walnut
$4,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your dining space with this exquisite Set of 8 Fine Carved Italian-Made Louis XV Style Painted Decorated Dining Chairs, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and timeless elega...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Painted Cane Back Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair. It...
Cane, Wood
Set of 14 French Louis XV Style Gilt Dining Chairs with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional set of fourteen French Louis XV style dining chairs, including twelve side chairs and two armchairs, beautifully crafted with carved wood frames and newly upholstered ...
Linen, Giltwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Brown Leather - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of eight French Louis XV dining chairs dating to the 19th century, sourced from Provence. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature carved cabriole legs terminating in pied-de-b...
Leather, Oak
Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Distress White Washed Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid wood carved frames, antiqued white finish, off white naugahyde upholstery, grea...
Mahogany
Minton Spidell French Louis XV Style Walnut Dining Arm Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining armchairs By Minton Spidell USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved walnut frames, with brass studded floral ta...
Brass
Set of 6 Vintage Custom Made Fauteuil Dining Chairs w/ Chic Silk Celtic Print
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Maison Jansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Luxe. Chic. Modern Classic. An amazing find from a prominent Rqncho Mirage, Ca estate, where no expense was spared on the interior design of this spectacular residence. A 3rd home fo...
Silk, Wood
Set of 12 French Louis XV Ivory Painted Chairs (Mixed Set- 18th & 20th Century)
Located in Rome, IT
A fine set of 12 French ivory painted chairs with gold color precious silk velvet upholstery in very good condition. 6 chairs are original 18' century and 6 are made in the 20' cent...
Wood
$1,721Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Provincial Dining Chairs Vintage Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage Louis XV French Provincial dining chairs...
Cotton, Wood
Set of 4 French Provincial Oak Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set of four French Provincial dining chairs, dating to circa 1900, beautifully captures the warmth and authenticity of rural craftsmanship. Made from solid oak, the fra...
Oak, Rush
Set of Four Louis XV-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of four upholstered dining chairs wonderfully recreates the Louis XV style with sinuous fruitwood frames and nary a straight line in sight. Created by Minton-Spidell, this u...
Fabric, Fruitwood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Jean Baptist Cresson, Louis XV, 14 Dining Chairs, France, 18th C., Christies
By Jean-Baptiste Cresson
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Louis XV Dining Chairs by Jean Baptist Cresson, 18th Century, France, Painted, Scalamandre Upholstery One of a kind set of stunning dining chairs. Each having curvaceous form crest rails finely carved with flowers above a molded chair...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of four French Louis XV style dining or side chairs from the 19th century exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Each chair is ri...
Walnut
Set of 8 Italian Louis XV Style Tapestry Dining Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a nice set of Louis XV Style dining chairs with carved wood frames, cabriole legs and true floral tapestry upholstery with nail head details. Chairs are made in Italy. The ...
Tapestry, Wood
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale the six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery is with a wear of the time .
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Carved Dining Side Chairs - Set of 10. Item features is a very rare set of 10 armless dining chairs, parcel gilt carved frames, cream and burnished gold distressed finish, carved cabriole legs, spicy mustard yellow patent faux leather vinyl upholstery with nail head trim, great set of vintage Louis style chairs...
Walnut
French, 18th Century Dining Room Six Chairs and Two Armchairs, 1760
Located in Rome, IT
Fine French dining set with six chairs and two armchairs. We can sale the six chairs also separated. The white leather upholstery is with a wear of t...
Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cane back and seat, carved stretcher, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved details, cabriole legs, very nice antique item. Slight variation in color and carvi...
Walnut
$6,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of Eight Upholstered High Back Louis XV-Style Dining Chairs, Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
These chairs are comfortable with new upholstery and have padding that is well cushioned and yet firm enough for the best support to Both the seat and back. The fabric is in a cre...
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Dining Side Chairs with Shapely Cabriol...
Cane, Wood
Set of Eight French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive set of eight French Louis XV st. painted dining chairs. Each side chair is raised on cabriole legs with a scalloped frieze. Large carved acanthus leaves adorn the t...
Wood