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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$3,713Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Louis XV Inlaid Wood Game Table
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality Louis XV style 1940s game table in inlay walnut, the legs are long and slender. The decoration is on each side so you can plac...
Walnut
$1,547Sale Price / set|50% Off
Oak Parquet Draw-Leaf Dining Table and Upholstered Chairs, Seven Piece Set
Located in Evergreen, CO
Comprised of a beautiful parquet table and six upholstered chairs, this oak dining set pairs versatility and style to create a stunning set. The...
Oak
French Louis XV Style Tulipwood Marquetry Writing Table or Side Table Circa 1890
Located in Darien, CT
A finely crafted French Louis XV style writing table or petite bureau plat, executed in tulipwood and kingwood marquetry and parquetry and raised on slender tapered legs terminating ...
Brass
$550Sale Price|35% Off
Louis XV Style Kingwood and Marble Oval Low Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Metal Mounted Kingwood Black and Grey Marble Top Oval Low Table, early 20th century, the crossbanded top inset with a marble panel, on a scrolled frieze, with tal...
Marble
Louis XV Style French Side Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This finely made Louis XV style side table is of mahogany and kingwood. The proportions are very refined and its dramatic dark wood banding offsetting the king wood central panels cr...
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Inlaid Burl Fruitwood Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Brass Mounted Inlaid Burl Fruitwood Side Table. Measure 17.25W x 13 x 30.75H. Drawers are 12.5"W x 9"Dx 3.25"H
Brass
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
Late 19th‑century Walnut side table in the Louis XV style, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A late‑19th‑century French side table in the Louis XV style, crafted in walnut. This table brings together the elegance, fluidity, and decorative refinement that defined the Rococo r...
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Bow-Front Side Table Desk with Drawer
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined period antique French side table or small desk was crafted during the Louis XV period, circa 1760. Expertly constructed from solid walnut, the piece features an elegant ...
Walnut
$19,850Sale Price|30% Off
A Palatial French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved center gall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped frame intricately carved frame with an "X" stretcher cent...
Marble
Pair of French Louis XV Style Marble-Top Nightstands or End Tables, C 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Of elegant bombe form, these tables feature shaped, galleried marble tops above a finely crafted burlwood cases with contrasting banded veneers, displaying the graceful curves and re...
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Leather Top Louis XV Style Writing Desk or Bureau Plat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French writing desk beautifully finished in walnut, leather and inlaid burlwood veneer, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. The bureau plat is...
Bronze
Antique Country French Louis XV Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Louis XV Walnut Nightstand ~ End Table will make the perfect accompaniment to any seating group, reading area, wall accent, or as a bedside companion. Crafted...
Brass
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
$11,220 / item
French Louis XV Style Parquetry Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
The desk shows the elegance and decorative detail of mid-18th-century French rococo design. Made from light satinwood, it has a graceful curved shape, gently rounded edges, and flowi...
Brass
Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Carved Giltwood & Marble Console Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition This pair of Italian early 20th-century console tables showcases the elegance and movement of the French Louis XV style with beautifully carve...
Marble
Louis XV Cherry Side Table or Writing Desk, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1780
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century Louis XV side table or small writing desk made of solid cherry with scalloped apron and curved legs. Single dovetailed drawer with brass pull. Restoration on top. Cir...
Brass
French Louis XVI Bronze Ormolu Mounted Malachite Top End Table Attributed Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Introduce refined neoclassical elegance into your interior with this exceptional French malachite top and bronze-mounted end table, crafted in the manner of the celebrated cabinetmak...
Malachite, Bronze
20th Pair of French Nightstands Tables with Drawer and Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty pair of French one drawer nightstands with open shelf , circa 1910. Pair of French Louis XV style walnut bedside tables from the e...
Fruitwood
Oval coffee table – Louis XVI style – Marquetry, brass gallery, bronze shoes
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Oval coffee table with two tops in Louis XVI style, dating from the beginning of the 20th century, probably made in France. Wooden structure with veneer and careful marquetry on t...
Beech
Pair of Italian Louis XV Style Mahogany Nightstand or End Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Louis XV style mahogany pair of nightstand or end side tables with four drawers and cabriole legs Rare and fine quality Italian Louis XV style, 1900s side tables or sofa tab...
Mahogany, Wood
$19,850Sale Price|30% Off
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Giltwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved center gall table with marble top. The rectangular shaped frame intricately carved frame with an "X" stretcher centered...
Marble
$1,800Sale Price|35% Off
French Louis XV Style Handkerchief Folding Game Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Classic French Louis XV style handkerchief card table that cleverly transforms from a narrower side table into a square gaming surface with e...
Wood
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
Large Scale Italian Louis XV Carved Giltwood Console Table W/ Verde Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1970s large scale Louis XV style console table with verde marble top. Its size makes it a dramatic statement piece! The cabriole legs and serpentine front are nicely...
Verde Antico Marble
Louis XV Style Bronze Mounted French Leather Top Desk Bureau Plat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XV style French bronze mounted bureau plat desk exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Featuring a beautifully tooled leather top surface, this...
Bronze
Pair of 19th C. French Louis XV Iron Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your space with this elegant pair of antique French consoles. Crafted circa 1870 in the Louis XV style from repurposed balcony grilles, the wrought iron bases feature intrica...
Marble, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV or Rococo Style Dark Brown Walnut Game Table
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautifully carved French Louis XV or Rococo-style walnut card table that can function as a narrow console table or open up to seat four people for games or card play. The top open...
Leather, Walnut
$1,850 / set
Pair of Italian Painted End Tables, Circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of painted end tables, each having a molded rectangular top, its serpentine apron carved with neoclassical motifs, a single frieze draw...
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Provencal Center Table, Hand-Carved Walnut
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XV table from Provence. Made of solid walnut with deep hand-carved apron and thick cabriole legs. Two dovetailed dr...
Iron
Italian 18th Century Louis XV St. Wrought Iron, Gilt Metal, and Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative Italian 18th century Louis XV st. wrought iron, gilt metal, and marble console. The wall mounted console is raised by a fine scalloped base from w...
Marble, Metal, Wrought Iron
20th Pair of Dark Walnut Nightstands Tables with Drawer and Open Shelf
Located in Miami, FL
A pretty pair of French one drawer nightstands with open shelf , circa 1910. Pair of French Louis XV style walnut bedside tables from the e...
Fruitwood
$9,440
Giltwood Low Round Table
Located in London, Park Royal
Hand-carved, giltwood round low end table. we can supply a marble top on quotation if required. gilded with 23.75K gold
Giltwood
1910s Louis XV Walnut & Kingwood Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid Cocktail Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous Antique French Louis XV coffee table, from the 1910s. This table is made of walnut wood and kingwood, featuring satinwood...
Kingwood, Satinwood, Walnut, Paint
A Fine French 19th/20th Louis XV Style Two-Tier Tea-Dessert Table, Linke, Attr.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque (19th/20th century) two-tier satinwood and ormolu-mounted parquetry and marquetry tea or dessert table. The diamond-shaped parquetry upper and lower t...
Bronze, Ormolu
Louis XV Style Writing Table in Natural Oak, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming Louis XV style writing table from the 19th century, crafted in warm natural oak. The rectangular top displays a beautifully mellowed surface, marked with the subtle charac...
Oak
18th Century French Walnut Louis XV Cupboard with Original Marble Top
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Small Cupboard made from beautiful French Walnut with a magnificent Marble Stone Top. With a ton of character and charm, we are proud to offer this extra deep 18th cen...
Marble, Steel
$2,679Sale Price|23% Off
Louis XV Style Side Table with Marquetry and Brass Accents, Circa 1890
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful side table in kidney shape with intricate marquetry work. The top can be folded up and underneath are three compartments. The top can also be closed. The feet finish with b...
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Pair Of French Marble Topped Lous XV Night Stands
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Of French Louis XV Style Beige Marble Top Night Stands Beautiful Shape With Molded Edges, Gilt Metal Mounts, And Elegant Legs With French Bracket Feet.
Marble
French Louis XIV Style Carved Painted Wall Mounted Console Table with wood top
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Regence Wood Top Console is the perfect way to add timeless elegance to your entryway, hall or any niche! Sculpted from old-growth walnut and left in antic white ...
Walnut
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Kingwood & Ormolu Mounted Side Table Gueridon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine French 19th century Louis XV style kingwood and ormolu-mounted marble top gueridon side table. The semi-circular single-drawer table fitted with a Rouge Royal marble top ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Porcelain Side Table Pair
By Martin Carlin, François Linke
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality pair of vintage French Louis XV style kingwood floral marquetry bronze doré and porcelain mounted tables. Francois Linke (1855-1946) taste, in the manner of famous Par...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Bronze Specimen Marble Bronze Pietra Dura Games Chess Checkers Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
French 19th Century Bronze Serpent Base Specimen Marble Pietra Dura Chess Table, Circa 1890s This extraordinary French bronze and specimen marble chess or checkers table from the 18...
Marble, Bronze
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 Giltwood Console with Marble top, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This refined Rococo-style console table embodies the elegance and artistic craftsmanship of the 19th-century French tradition. Fashioned in giltwood and supported by four graceful ca...
Marble
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Marquetry Bureau Plat
Located in Forney, TX
French Perfection! A most impressive and very fine quality vintage Louis XV style ormolu mounted marquetry inlaid bureau plat. Exquisitely hand-crafted in the manner of important...
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Kingwood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
This beautiful desk, beautifully finished in kingwood, leather and gilt bronze, is a fantastic piece of 19th century French design in the Louis XV style. Elegant, beautifully crafted...
Ormolu, Bronze
Louis Style Inlaid Wood Bronze Brass Serpentine Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 20th Century with this exquisite inlaid Louis desk with bronze and brass hardware. The ultra rare desk exudes an air of l...
Brass, Bronze
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
Painted Marble Top Console
Located in Huntington, NY
Painted Marble Top Console Louis XVI Style with one drawer. Tapered and fluted legs below on a carved frieze with a single drawer with a marble top.
Oak, Pine
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-Style Bleached Wood Dressing Table, 3 Drawers, France
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bleached dressing table with 3 drawers.
Wood
Smooth Brass Louise Round Table – Cabriole Leg Side Table, Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
The Louise Round Table in Smooth Brass is 30 inches in diameter, 30 inches tall, and entirely in Smooth Brass metal. The round top sits on four cabriole legs, each hand-carved from s...
Brass, Sheet Metal
Louis XV Period Console In Gilded Wood
Located in Brussels, Brussels
superb Louis XV period console in carved and gilded wood from the 18 century Beautiful console with a bowfront shape on the front and sides with decoration of foliage and shells Ve...
Giltwood
Pair French Louis XV Style End Tables with Exquisite Marble Tops
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XV style walnut marble top end tables, side tables or sofa tables; each with a single drawer and lower shelf: a timeless reminder of what many consider a definitive Fren...
Marble
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
18th-C. French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Tooled Leather & Bronze Writing Desk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a late 18th century carved oak and gilt bronze writing desk. It has two drawers and two identical faux drawers. Each foot is capped in bronze. The felt...
Bronze
$32,955Sale Price|61% Off
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat (Desk - Writing Table - Ladies Desk) Cartonnier by Antoine Krieger, the quarter-veneer satiné with fruitwood stringing, the cartonnier set with a circular timepiece above seven gilt-tooled brown leather faceted drawers, the bureau plat with a gilt tooled brown leather writing surface above three frieze drawers, all lock-plates stamped MON KRIEGER...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Louis XV Style Tables with Marble Top and Bronze Mounts
Located in El Monte, CA
Attractive pair of French Louis XV style kingwood veneered side tables with gilt bronze mounts and marble inset tops. Stretchers centered with a bronze urns. The pair of tables a...
Marble, Bronze