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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19th Century French Louis XV Settee with Gold Trim Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) white painted and gold decorated settee with carved trim and back crest.
Upholstery, Wood
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
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a cane back and seat, loose cushion, cream distress painted finish, solid wood frame, ...
Cane, Wood
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the Louis XV style designed and produced in the later half of 20th century France. This...
Fabric, Mahogany
Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
Walnut
Italian Louis XV Style Curved Bench, Rococo Design, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Louis XV Style Painted and Gilt Curved Bench, 19th Century An elegant Italian Louis XV style curved bench with beautifully carved cabriole legs joined by an undulating stret...
Wood, Paint, Linen
Pair of French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Back Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style carved walnut low back armchairs (bergere) with beige upholstery (PRICED AS PAIR)
Walnut
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
Pair of Louis XV Painted Arm Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lee Jofa Floral Fabric
$1,756Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Carved Creme Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34in W: 51 3/4in D: 29in SH: 18 3/4in This vintage Louis XV Style Creme Paint Decorated sofa settee is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provid...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Conversation Borne Settee
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
Inheriting the elegance of the Louis XV style, this piece dates to the late 19th century. It is characterized by flowing curves and an asymmetrical form, expressing the softness and ...
Velvet, Beech
A Pair of French Louis XV style Painted Open Armchairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The painted and carved frames with oval padded backs, small arm rests, and seats supported by turned and fluted legs. Perfect in your living room as accent chairs.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butte...
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Painted Six-Leg Settee, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A quality French painted settee dating from the late nineteenth century, featuring a gracefully shaped crest rail, scrolling arms, and a serpentine apron raised on six elegant cabrio...
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Paint
$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
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vintage French Revival Bergère Chairs with Striped Upholstery, Pair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This matching pair of bergère chairs showcases the enduring appeal of French Revival seating inspired by Louis XV forms. The design favors softness and elegance, with enclosed uphols...
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Fauteuil in Walnut with Painted Accents, France c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Louis XV period Walnut Fauteuil, featuring carved foliate designs on the exposed apron & seat-back, and restrained green painted accents. Dating from the mid-1700s, and French...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,350 / set
Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergeres, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Wood Bergeres, white silk damask upholstery. 34" H x 29" W x 26" D; seat: 20" H. Provenance: From a Forest Hills Gardens Estate.
Silk, Wood
Louis XV Style French Walnut Counter Stools with Rush Seats, Set of Four
Located in Dallas, TX
. Add timeless French country charm to a kitchen island or breakfast counter with this elegant set of four Louis XV-style counter stools. Crafted in France circa 1960, each stool is ...
Rush, Beech
Early French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Bench / Ottoman In Zebra Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nice early 20th century American bench with French styling. The tonal zebra velvet is a recent additional and free of wear. The frame appears to be a carved walnut. It is ...
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
Lovely Pair of St. Tropez Painted & Silk French Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of elegant French Louis XV painted carved armchairs upholstered in a neutral pale yellow silk blend, found in St. Tropez in France. Beautiful muted tones of pale green and go...
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Painted Walnut Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chairs or Bergere chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1940s Carved walnut frames, painted in ...
Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
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.
Upholstery, Wood
4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...
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
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails. The upholstery shows signs of wear.
Fruitwood
$3,371Sale Price / set|25% Off
Henredon Louis XV Duchesse Brisée Lounge Chair French Bergère
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Walnut
Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair with Blue ...
Fabric, Walnut
French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, cabriol...
Cane, Walnut
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
$1,301Sale Price|40% Off
20th Century Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Armchair in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century Louis XV Style Armchair – Hand-Carved Wood & Floral Damask Upholstery Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning Louis XV-style armchair. Featuring an in...
Wood, Walnut
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
$5,012Sale 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
$8,393Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
Wood
$3,627Sale Price / set|20% Off
Louis XV Pair Armchairs in off-white wood and zebra print upholstery France
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of Louis XV Armchairs in Off-White Wood and Zebra Print Upholstery A spectacular pair of French, Baroque armchairs in the Louis XV style and period, with a Queen's-style back. T...
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style French Walnut Fauteuils à la Reine with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut armchairs from the 20th century with carved floral décor, scrolling knuckles, cabriole legs and upholstery. Evoking the grandeur of French roya...
Upholstery, Walnut
A sumptuous Louis XV Marquis armchair or small settee C. 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The arched flat back flanked by padded armrests on curved and carved supports, above shaped seat rails conformingly carved throughout with shell and acanthus leaves, resting on cabri...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,404Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair Antique French 19th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Salon Chairs C.1870
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique French 19th century Louis XV Style Giltwood salon chairs A superb pair of Louis XV-style gilt wood salon chairs. c.1870, France. Each...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$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
Maison Jansen Genuine Leather Gilt and Paint Decorated Grand Scale Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 42 inches High x 33 inches wide x 35.75 inches deep. Seat Height 18.5 inches An extraordinary example of 20th-century luxury seating, this signed Maison Jansen grand-s...
Leather, Walnut
$3,900 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Upholstered in needlepoint, this delightful pair of fauteuil chairs in carved walnut reminds us of a time not so long ago when we took a moment...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Daybed In Beech Carved On All 4 Sides, France, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in beech carved on all 4 sides, velvet in good condition but it is preferable to replace it. the furniture deserves a high quality fabric
Wood, Beech
Louis XV basket settee in gilded carved wood, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV basket sofa in gilded carved wood, 18th century, structure in good condition.
Wood
$606Sale Price|20% Off
French Telephone Bench-Red Love Seat-Gossip Bench - Style Louis XV - 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Telephone Bench - Love Seat from the 70s. Lovely designed Telephone Bench with spacious storage compartment Walnut Wood- Solidly constructed - beautifully upholstered ...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut, Velvet
Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Finely Carved Walnut Around 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Style Wing Chairs In Finely Carved Walnut Fabrics To Renovate
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Exquisitely Carved Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality carving on this pair of exquisite French Louis XV armchairs, accent chairs, or dining chairs, newly reupholstered in a fine high quality linen blend neutral British fa...
Upholstery, Walnut
$847Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
By Chateau d'Ax
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 ...
Cotton
1970 Louis XV Style Curved Settee with Quilted Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage Louis XV style curved settee with carved wood details. The sofa was upholstered in 1970 in flamestitch cotton fabric in a blue and peach colorway. The fabric has been hand quilted following the contours of the flamestitch pattern. The seat cushion insert made by A. Blum Feather Corp. of Hoboken, NJ contains 50/50 down and goose feathers. The attached tag indicates a Feb 5, 1970 delivery date for the insert. The double sided seat...
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Bergeres by Etienne Meunier, Carved Beech, France, Circa 1750
By Etienne Meunier
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XV Carved Beech Wood Bergeres, circa 1750, with burnt orange and white upholstery on cabriole legs, stamped "E. Meunier". 35.5" H x 28.5" W x 29" D; seat 16" H. Prove...
Upholstery, Beech
$1,604Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This pair was made in the 19th century. The upholtery has been removed so can choose the one of your choise....
Walnut
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Stools with Carved Aprons
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of French 19th century stools is crafted in walnut and executed in the Louis XV taste, with graceful cabriole legs and a finely carved apron adorned with floral and...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Cheetah Print Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An exceptional French Louis XV style fauteuil, this sophisticated armchair is a masterful blend of timeless eighteenth-century elegance and bold contemporary design. Featuring an ex...
Textile, Wood
Louis XV Style Beech Fauteuils in Dedar Silk Stripe, Pair
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
We love the frame of a Louis chair. The gorgeous beechwood is perfectly-aged and was ripe for something cool and Classic, so we chose a beautiful silk fab...
Silk, Beech
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 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique French armchairs was crafted in walnut, circa 1870, and reflects the graceful curves and refined carving associated with the Louis XV style. Each chair f...
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant early 20th Century French Louis XV style upholstered armchair exemplifies the refined comfort and graceful detailing characteristic of the period. The carved wooden fram...
Upholstery
Set of Four 20th Century Italian Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchairs
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of four Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, ...
Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Caned Bergère de Bureau
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century French caned bergère de Bureau. A Louie XV beechwood bergère de Bureau with leather squab cushion, circa 1740. Magnificently carved. One...
Wood
$3,750 / set
French Louis XV Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of two French Louis XV carved beechwood side chairs with caned backs and seats on cabriole legs. The chair front and crest rail with carved flower and scroll design. Two addition...
Cane