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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French provincial corner cabinet, Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
This fine walnut corner cabinet is finely crafted with a beautiful finish And fine carving. It has storage in the lower part of the cabinet raised On cabriole legs that are graceful...
Walnut
Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Parquetry & Marquetry Corner Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Louis XV Style Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Parquetry and Marquetry Corner Cabinet. Lock and key present and functional. Measures 28" in width, 23" in depth and 57" in height.
Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Corner Cabinets with 18th C. Carved Doors
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a corner or anchor a room with this elegant pair of antique encoignures, crafted in France and sourced from Lyon, incorporating Louis XV doors circa 1760. Built in walnut, e...
Walnut
Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique 18th Century English Corner Cabinets Marble Ormolu Parquetry English, 18th Century Height 89cm, width 75cm, depth 53cm This pair of 18th-century English corner cabine...
Marble, Ormolu
20th Century Corner Commode in Antique Louis XV Style, Jean Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze of exceptional quality. Marble panel, over frieze drawer and a large barrier door flanked by corner fittings with acanthus volutes and garlands, with amaranth, bergahorn and colorful fruit wood inlay front and sides with flower head trellis parquet with ebony stringing. These are therefore unique. Beautiful patina, with shellac handpolit. The design of this chest of drawers is based on the original 1778 designed by Jean-Henri Riesener for the Cabinet de retraite of King Louis XVI in the Castle of Fontainebleau, later in the King's bibliothèque in the Château de Versailles. The original commode was built in the early 19th century by Alexander Douglas-Hamilton, 10th. Duke of Hamilton...
Wood
Pair of Louis XV Polychrome Corner Cupboards in Oak, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine pair of Louis XV polychrome oak corners cupboards from the 19th century Elegant pair of corner corners composed of a door and a drawer. Beautiful proportions and in very goo...
Oak
Louis XV Period Corner Cupboard In Chinese Lacquer
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare corner cupboard in Chinese lacquer decorated with animated landscapes, opening with two leaves with fretted panels. French work from the Louis XV period. Presented in its ...
Wood
$21,375Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Bleached Oak Chateau Corner Cabinets
Located in Birmingham, AL
A rare pair of monumental 19th century Louis XV style chateau bow front encoignures or corner cabinets handcrafted of old growth French oak by master artisans in Normandy, circa 1870...
Oak
20th Century French Corner Vitrine in the Style of Louis XV Bois-Satine Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Bois-Satiné veneer, all-round surface-covering mirror veneer on solid conifers. High-rise, one-armed, cambered body, three-sided to three-section, on high slanting, curly feet. Profi...
Beech
$7,400Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Pair Rare Signed Maison Jansen Chinoiserie Encoignures Corner Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine pair of rare signed Maison Jansen chinoiserie encoignures corner cabinets represents the epitome of Parisian craftsmanship and sophisticated design. Created by the world-re...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Louis XV Style Marquetry And Parquetry Kingwood and Satinwood Corner Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Louis XV Style Marquetry And Parquetry Kingwood and Satinwood Corner Cupboard / Cabinet. Features two shelves lined with felt clothes and a bottom drawer. Comes with key. Measures 31...
Wood, Kingwood, Satinwood
Louis XV Style Petit Corner Vitrine by François Linke, French, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted petit corner vitrine by François Linke. The gilt-bronze mounts stamped to the reverse 'FL'. The back of the lock stamped 'C.T. LINKE'. ...
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Corner Cabinets with Bronze Trim
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) low corner cabinets with bronze trim and brown marble top with single inlaid front door. (PRICED AS Pair)
Marble, Bronze
Pair Early 20th C. Louis XV Style Marble Top Corner Cabinets
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made pair of Encoignures or Corner cabinets are fully labeled with the maker's mark of Bedel & Cie, La Garde Meuble Public, 18 Rue St Au...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Lacquered Wood Encoignures, by A.E. Beurdeley, France, Circa 1890
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in PARIS, FR
Stamped twice A BEURDELEY A PARIS on the back. Charming Louis XV-inspired pair of encoignures in lacquer and gilded bronze. The animated facade ope...
Marble, Bronze
French Oak Corner Cupboard 18 Century Composite
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely French corner cupboard in oak partly from the 18th century Very nice corner cupboard with windows and a lovely cornice Very nice piece in perfect condition that has shelve...
Oak
$14,776Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Corner Cabinets with Flower Marquetry--Louis XV Period
By Jean Lapie
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XV period corner cabinets featuring cross sections of wood on a rosewood background, surrounded by kingwood framing. Each cabinet opens with two front doors, revealing three shelves. Beautiful sculpted, gilt bronze ornamentation of frayed acanthus leaves, typical of the Louis XV period. Topped with antique green marble...
Breccia Marble, Bronze
$3,488Sale Price|24% Off
H 76 in W 31 in D 17 in
Superb Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Art Nouveau Mahogany Corner Cabinet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Exceptional antique English marquetry inlaid late 19th century Art Nouveau mahogany corner cabinet with wonderful stylized inlays of the Arts & Crafts / Art Nouveau period. Original ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$14,572 / set
H 35.63 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XVI Corner Cabinets with Flower Marquetry
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An exceptional pair of Louis XVI period corner cabinets or encoignures with elaborate marquetry work. Each cabinet opens with a front door, revealing two shelves, on bracket feet. Be...
Marble
19th-C. French Corner Cabinet
Located in Ballard, CA
A single door painted French corner cabinet in the Louis XVI style. Made out of pine wood painted with light gray/blue and cream accents. Feature...
Iron
Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style corner cabinet. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" from the very back out to each corner its 23" ...
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Marquetry Inlaid Corner Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
An Italian walnut corner cabinet, molded cornice, over triangular case, upper and lower cupboard doors with contrasting marquetry panels, opening to reveal shelved interior, rising o...
Walnut
$3,300
H 67.5 in W 31.75 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Corner Cabinet in Black Lacquered Bamboo
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Chinoiserie Bamboo Corner Cabinet Black Lacquered.
Bamboo
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany corner display cabinet having a mahogany gallery top with satinwood inlay, single inlaid mahogany astragal glazed door opening to reveal two shelves standing on shaped spade legs...
Other
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking late 18th-century Gustavian period corner cabinet from Sweden, featuring the classic neoclassical elegance of the era. Crafted in two parts, the cabinet showcases paneled ...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Corner Cupboard
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish two-part bowfronted 4 door corner cupboard with reeded panels. Dry scraped from most recent painted surface.
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Oak Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century oak hanging corner cabinet having a shaped moulded cornice above a mahogany freeze, one single shaped oak door cross banded in mahogany opening to reveal three o...
Oak
18th Century Italian Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted corner cabinet. This stunning antique Italian two part corner cabinet, cupboard or duex corp with original painted finish is simply stunning. This Tusca...
Wood
18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 18th Century Federal Oak Corner Cabinet / cupboard. Measures 26.75" in width, 14.75" in depth, 36.75" in height. Side is 17.5" in depth.
Oak
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H 34.65 in W 33.47 in D 23.23 in
18th Century Corner Cupboard, Corner Chest, Encoignure, France, circa 1770
Located in Greven, DE
Antique corner cabinet with geometric marquetry France Mahogany, marble, brass Transition around 1770 Dimensions: Height: 88 cm, width: 85 cm, side depth: 59 cm Description: Unusu...
Marble, Brass
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H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
18th Century Italian Louis XV Solid Walnut Pair of Antique Corner Cupboards
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
These exquisite Italian corner cabinets from the Louis XV period, dating back to the mid-18th century, bring a unique historical charm to your living space. Crafted from solid walnut, these corner cabinets are designed to enhance the aesthetics of any space while offering functionality. Each sideboard is constructed from two detachable sections: a base with elegantly slender, curved legs, and an upper section with a door. This modular design makes them easy to move and adapt to different environments. Distinctive features such as the elegant curved legs are typical of the Louis XV period. Adding to their appeal, the upper section boasts a rounded shape. Despite their small size, each corner cabinet efficiently integrates storage solutions: the upper compartment includes two shelves, while the lower section offers a small drawer. Finding a pair of corner cabinets from this era in such commendable condition is exceptionally rare. Although slight signs of wear attest to their rich history, they remain in good general condition and have been restored with a conservative approach. It is essential to measure the corner spaces based on the dimensions of the sideboards: each corner side measures 40 cm (approximately 15.748 inches). Ideal for a country home, these corner sideboards...
Walnut
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H 78.75 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
18th Century Italian Louis XV Solid Walnut Pair of Antique Corner Cupboards
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
These exquisite Italian corner cabinets from the Louis XV period, dating back to the mid-18th century, bring a unique historical charm to your living space. Crafted from solid walnut, these corner cabinets are designed to enhance the aesthetics of any space while offering functionality. Each sideboard is constructed from two detachable sections: a base with elegantly slender, curved legs, and an upper section with a door. This modular design makes them easy to move and adapt to different environments. Distinctive features such as the elegant curved legs are typical of the Louis XV period. Adding to their appeal, the upper section boasts a rounded shape. Despite their small size, each corner cabinet efficiently integrates storage solutions: the upper compartment includes two shelves, while the lower section offers a small drawer. Finding a pair of corner cabinets from this era in such commendable condition is exceptionally rare. Although slight signs of wear attest to their rich history, they remain in good general condition and have been restored with a conservative approach. It is essential to measure the corner spaces based on the dimensions of the sideboards: each corner side measures 40 cm (approximately 15.748 inches). Ideal for a country home, these corner sideboards...
Walnut
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H 36.23 in W 31.89 in D 22.84 in
Martin Ohneberg : marquetry corner cupboard, Louis XV Louis XVI period
By Martin Ohneberg
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A very fine 18th century corner cupboard stamped by Martin Ohneberg and JME. Beautiful trompe l'oeil marquetry work - so-called a la Reine marquetry - ...
Bronze
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H 32 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
18th Century French Louis XV Marble Top Carved Elm Two-Door Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This traditional, antique "Encoignure," (French for corner cabinet) was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1760. Built of elm wood, the small buffet stands on small cabriole feet ove...
Marble
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H 38.75 in W 29 in D 20.75 in
Pair of Fine Mixed Wood Inlay Corner Cabinets with Caramel Marble Tops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fine 19th century pair of mixed wood inlaid corner cabinets having caramel colored marble tops, single drawer, and doors that open to reveal shelves and storage inside. Original bra...
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Bowfront Corner Cabinet with Marble Top
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional 18th Century French Bowfront Corner Cabinet with Marble Top. A very high quality French Provincial 18th century mahogany corner cabinet with two well detailed doors en...
Brass
18th Century Louis XV Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Corner Cabinet
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century French Louis XV two door bow front corner cabinet with cabriole legs / all over black lacquerered and finely gilded and polychrome chinoiserie decoration - floral vines ...
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
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H 34.5 in W 28 in D 21.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Two-Door Bombe Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
This traditional, antique "Encoignure," (French for corner cabinet) was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1920. Standing on curved feet over a scalloped apron, the entire front of t...
Walnut
French Carved Oak Transitional Style Corner Cabinet, Circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
Introduce an elegant touch to your home with this exquisite 18th-century French corner cabinet. Meticulously crafted from oak and fruitwood, this stunning piece showcases a wedge-sha...
Wood, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Corner Cabinets C. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Provincial walnut corner cabinets. There are two paneled doors on the bottom for plenty of storage. There are two glass doors on top to display your treasures.
Glass, Walnut
French Louis XV Provincial Style Corner Cupboard
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV provincial style carved oak corner cupboard or encoignure, one curved paneled door, raised on cabriole feet, French maker plate to back. Dealer: S138XX.
Oak