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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Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial, French Country, or Louis XV style harvest farm extension dining table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Gorge...
Maple
$2,970Sale Price|20% Off
French wooden dining Table with Louis XV style base - 18th France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This dining room table is an exceptional piece of unique furniture. The wonderful 18th century wooden top was reassembled in the 19th century on a rustic base inspired by Louis XV i...
Wood
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Extension Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Walnut, with gorgeous inlaid patchwork parquet top, and carved cabriole legs. ...
Walnut
Beautiful French Louis XV Style Midcentury Walnut Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely Louis XV style dining table having gorgeous walnut top with two leaves. The extendable dining table features a wooden top with curved molding details raised on four carved cab...
Walnut
$2,500Sale Price|54% Off
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table Ca 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century Antique Italian Louis XV Style Natural Walnut Dining Table. Beautiful formal table with solid walnut shaped cabriole legs and ...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Stripped Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
An antique 19th century Louis XV style table with an original honed marble top and a carefully stripped finish that preserves the depth, softness, and century old patina of the wood. The form is elegant and refined, with a shaped apron, carved shell and scroll motifs, floral details, and graceful cabriole legs that give the piece its classic French inspired movement. The original marble top adds substance and practicality while keeping the table light in appearance. Its generous 59-inch width makes it beautifully suited behind a sofa, in a foyer, beneath a mirror, or as a refined serving table in a dining room. The knee clearance also allows it to be used as a desk or writing table where a graceful antique presence is desired. This is the kind of piece that works effortlessly in a traditional interior, a country French room, or a more edited modern setting where one antique element brings warmth, history, and texture. Circa 1890s Measures 30H x 59W x 31D; Knee Clearance 24H This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques...
Marble
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Parcel Painted Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Walnut top with inlaid parquetry, and cream lacquered ...
Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer
Superb Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Round Dining Table 3 Leaves
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style round dining table combines timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship, making it a perfect centerpiece for elegant dining rooms. Expertly cr...
Bronze
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with carved cabriole legs. Measures:...
Cherry
Vintage French Wrought Iron Base with Faux Stone Top Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your dining or breakfast room with this exquisite vintage table. Crafted in France, circa 1980, the large table boasts a beautifully designed base made from scrolled fired wr...
Composition, Wrought Iron
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with carved solid walnut cabriole legs. Measu...
Walnut
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV or French Country style extension dining table Attributed to Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful cherry wood, with carved cabriole le...
Cherry
Louis XV Style Dining Table Hand-Carved in Solid French Walnut
Located in London, Park Royal
A classic reproduction of a Louis XV style dining table, hand-carved in solid French walnut by La Maison London made in the spirit of Jansen with a lightly aged/distressed patina. T...
Wood, Lacquer
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial or French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved cherry wood, with gorgeous inlaid burl wood...
Cherry, Burl
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Stunning book-matched cherry wood top, with inlaid burl wood, and carve...
Cherry, Burl
Louis XV Style Oval Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century oval dining table has a scalloped apron with hand-carved drapery and urns on four sides and cabriole legs with spines ...
Wood
Louis XV Style Oval Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late 19th century oval dining table has a scalloped apron with hand-carved drapery and urns on four sides and cabriole legs with spines ...
Iron
Italian Walnut Portefeuille Dining Table, Extendable, Circa 1840-1860
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Italian Louis XV style portefeuille dining table made of solid walnut. This space-saving, extendable table is characterized by a clever flip-top or fold-over mechanis...
Iron
French, Louis XV Period, Carved Walnut 3-Drawer Kitchen/Center Table, mid 18thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame with 3 drawers, the middle larger than the flanking and raised panels on sides and reverse, all of the panels an...
Walnut
Louis XV Style Brass Iron and Glass Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Louis XV style brass, iron and glass dining table. Heavy base is made of thick scrolled flat iron detailed with polished brass medallions, shell cartouches and lion's feet.
Wrought Iron, Brass
French Louis XV Cherry Farm Table, Extends
Located in Doylestown, PA
A 19th Century French “double-plateau” farm table in cherrywood, with oak extensions that double the table’s length. Cabriole legs and a drawer on one end.
Cherry
20th Century French Louis XV Oak Parquetry Refectory Dining Table with Leaves
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring classic French elegance to a dining room or breakfast room with this handsome antique-style extension dining table. Crafted in France circa 1980, the oak table is designed in t...
Oak
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning burled olive ash wood, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 63"W ...
Burl
20th Century Antique Louis XV Style French Salon Table Bronze Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Majestic French salon table in Louis XV style. Polished veneer on solid pinewood. Exceptionally finest engraved, decorative broken rocailles, inlaid with acanthus, and flowered details. On two forward looking imposing bearded devils masks...
Wood
$4,090Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Antique French Oval Hand Carved Extending Table in Painted Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French 19th century oval extending table with two separate extension leaves. The table is done by solid wood painted in light blue with s...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Dining Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Louis XV-style table with a shaped top over an apron resting on large stylized curved leg with carved shoulder. Top is beautiful burled walnut. Condition is good with wear to surface...
Walnut
An Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Burl Walnut dining/center table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and richly carved Italian 19th century Louis XV st. Burl Walnut dining/center table. This wonderful rectangular table is raised by four tapering cabriole legs with bottom ...
Walnut
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dining table or breakfast table By Drexel USA, 1962 Carved walnut, with cream lacquered apron and cabriole legs. Measures: 44"W x 44"D...
Walnut, Lacquer
Louis XV Style Oak Dining Table
Located in Beaune, FR
Pretty dining room table in solid oak, molded and sculpted with four Louis XV arched legs ending in a snail-shaped scroll. The 4 feet are connected by a spacer. This table can accomm...
Oak
A Bleached Oak Louis XV Style Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
The bleached finish of this chic table gives it a fresh, modern appeal and allows it to work seamlessly in both a contemporary and a traditional setting. The top consists of several ...
Oak
Italian Country 18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian country 18th century Louis XV period walnut dining table. The table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine hoof feet and a decorative carved fillet below cha...
Walnut
An Italian 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut dining table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Italian 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut dining table. This wonderful table is raised by elegant cabriole legs with fine hoof feet, and a decorative...
Walnut
$3,127Sale Price|44% Off
20th Century Dining Table in Lacquered Wood by Maison Jansen Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French dining table with three extencions by Maison Jansen in lacquered wood. There is matching set of six caned chairs and two large cabinets if you are interested. Louise XV styl...
Wood
Louis XV 19th Century Carved Oak Refectory Table with Two Additional Leaves
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous refectory table is made of oak, dates back to the 19th Century, and features two additional leaves. The piece has a beautiful and simply patterned inlaid marquetry top....
Oak
French Louis XV Farm Table, Cherry
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XV style farm table in cherrywood, early 19th century, with plank top, scalloped apron and cabriole legs One small drawer in the end.
Cherry
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled African avodire wood, with gold gilt detail...
Burl, Giltwood
$4,347
Louis XV table
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style table in the Rococo style. finely carved details with acanthus leafs and Louis XV Shells. Sitting on Serpentine legs with generous Scrolled feet. painted in a French ...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) fruitwood and bronze trimmed dining table with side extensions.
Bronze
Louis XV Style Oval Dining Table in Solid Oak, 20th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XV style oval dining table in solid oak with two extensions forming a rectangular dining table... With its two extensions, 240/145 cm Perfect condition. Additional informati...
Oak
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Louise Dining Table – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze has four cabriole legs hand-carved from solid teak and encased in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze metal, a serpentine apron curvi...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Louise Dining Table – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Brass has four cabriole legs hand-carved from solid teak and encased in Smooth Brass metal, a serpentine apron curving between them, and a 72-inch t...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Dining Table – Louise Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Copper was designed by Paul Mathieu as the dining-scale expression of the Louise series. Four cabriole legs, hand-carved from solid teak and clad in...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Dining Table – Louise Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth White Bronze was designed by Paul Mathieu as the dining-scale expression of the Louise series. Four cabriole legs, hand-carved from solid teak and c...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth White Bronze Louise Dining Table – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth White Bronze has four cabriole legs hand-carved from solid teak and encased in Smooth White Bronze metal, a serpentine apron curving between them, a...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Copper Louise Dining Table – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Copper has four cabriole legs hand-carved from solid teak and encased in Smooth Copper metal, a serpentine apron curving between them, and a 72-inch...
Copper, Sheet Metal
Smooth Antq. White Bronze Dining Table – Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Antiqued White Bronze was designed by Paul Mathieu as the dining-scale expression of the Louise series. Four cabriole legs, hand-carved from solid t...
Silver, Sheet Metal
Smooth Brass Dining Table – Louise Cabriole Leg, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Dining Table in Smooth Brass was designed by Paul Mathieu as the dining-scale expression of the Louise series. Four cabriole legs, hand-carved from solid teak and clad in ...
Brass, Sheet Metal
$7,500
French Dining Table
By Maison Hirch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very beautiful french dining table in gilded wood made by the famous house HIRCH which exercised in the faubourg st Antoine until the end of the 1...
Wood, Giltwood
Dnning room wood table louis XV style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely rare dinning room table louis XV style ,the carved of the legs and the quality of the parquetry wood on the top is very high- end dimensions long : 78.7 inch width: 39.3 ...
Wood
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XV St. Patinated and Mecca Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful Italian early 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and mecca dining table. The table is raised on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves and large rosettes. The impressive frieze is centered at all side with a pierced seashell design amidst finely carved scrolls and acanthus leaves. All below the original faux painted Sienna marble moulded...
Wood