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Louis XV Benches

LOUIS XV STYLE

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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Style: Louis XV
Antique Louis XV Style French Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Louis XV style bench with carved frame and newly upholstered leopard velvet print fabric seat. Very sturdy and good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Louis XV Style Floral Carved in Relief Maple Long Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage French Louis XV Style Foliage & Floral Carved in Relief Maple & Upholstered Long Bench ...
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20th Century Louis XV Benches

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Maple, Upholstery

Italian Louis XV Style Small Carved Walnut Upholstered Bench, Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fantastic, petite Louis XV style bench of figured walnut, newly reupholstered, made in Italy, circa 1920. Delicate, hand-carved details follow the graceful lines of this versatile, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

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Walnut, Upholstery

Louis XV Style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved and painted Louis XV style bench with newly upholstered seat.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Paint

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king size bed. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the antique giltwood bench featur...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Giltwood

Painted Italian Louis XV Style Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat, upholstered in coral twill fabric with nailheads, having exaggerated scrolling arms, its painted frame inset into the front-facing arms, bowed front crown seat set upon ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Bench
Located in Buchanan, NY
This lovely French 1920s Louis XV style bench features a fruitwood frame with hand carved floral motifs. The frame is sturdy but could benefit from polishing. The tapestry style fabr...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Fruitwood, Upholstery

19th Century Signed Maison Jansen Louis XV White Washed Carved Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb carved and signed Maison Jansen window bench of incredible quality. The carving is absolutely decadent and of the finest quality and white washed to give the bench a...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

Romantic Vanity Bench in the French or Italian Style
Located in New York, NY
Decorative and romantic vanity bench, probably American manufacture, in the Continental style. Rope tassels, carved cabriole legs with upholstered pad seat, upholstery shows wear.
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Bench in Solid Walnut Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This exquisite 18th-century Italian antique bench captures the essence of the Louis XV period, showcasing the craftsmanship of Venetian cabinetmakers. Crafted from solid walnut, the ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

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.
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench with Giltwood Frame, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Louis XV style bench from the early 20th century features an oval shaped smooth muslin upholstered seat with custom-made cushion over a lovely giltwood body. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Muslin

Antique French Carved Oak Vanity Bench Stool Chair Cane Seat Louis XV c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French bench seat with lovely carvings throughout and original cane seat and sides!~ ~The profile immediately...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Oak

Late 19th Century Hand Craved Walnut and Velvet Bench
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic hand carved walnut louis XV style dark gray blue velvet bench with nail head trim. The wood and finish in excellent condition with new fabric.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style Caned Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Louis XV style bench made of dark stained beech wood with woven cane seat. Pierced apron with fine hand-carved shell decoration. Six curved legs with snail toes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Beech

French Louis XV Style Gilt Wood Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bench is an elegant piece featuring a French inspired design with opulent details. The frame is crafted from wood with a gold gilt finish that accentuates its ornate carvings a...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Velvet, Giltwood

White and Gold Paint Decorated Cane French Louis XV Style Six Leg Window Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a charming upholstered cushion over a cane base bench. The bench is painted in white and gold and is in good original condition with no major issues. The upholstery is origin...
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1960s American Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Walnut

Italian Louis XV Style Painted And Gilt Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Louis XV Style Painted And Gilt Bench. Offered is a lovely Italian painted and gilt wood bench or ottoman. The finish is a lovely soft green with gilt accents and is currentl...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Louis XV Style Benches
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of Louis XV style giltwood upholstered benches that are meticulously handcrafted. Each bench features delicately carved elements of Rococo style including scrolling aca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Auffray Style Carved Walnut French Louis XV Window Boudoir Bench Stool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous, absolutely ridiculously handsome carved bench. The ruby red upholstery is good though not perfect due to a small stain on one side, but still good. The frame is t...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Settee
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century French Louis XV style sofa or bench painted in a French blue-grey, with floral motives en relief. Newly reupholstered in a tan tight weave muslin. Measures: Arm height ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent sofa bench in painted and gilded rechampi wood, molded and sculpted with scrolls and stylized flowers. The sofa rests on eight curved arched legs with flower falls Armres...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE CARVED GILTWOOD WINDOW BENCH France, circa late 19th to early 20th century Item # 306IVB14L A very attractive, exquisitely carved and incredibly useful "windo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Louis XIV Style French Large Bench Dark Oak from 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful Louis XIV style French bench was made in solid patinated oak in the early 1920s. Fully restored and newly upholstered with a large wool colorful geometric, this large ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Oak

Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Dessin-Fournir Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Dessin-Fournir Louis XV Style Painted Bench. Fantastic well designed Louis XV style painted bench by the iconic maker Dessin-Fournir, Los Angeles. Our stunning bench has graceful li...
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20th Century American Louis XV Benches

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Leather, Wood

20th century French Louis XV Walnut and Caned Bench, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut caned bench dating from 1900. Very good condition. Canework in very good condition. Ideal at the end of a bed or in an entryway.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Leather Tufted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV style benches. The benches feature tufted leather seats in a rich brown coloration. The leather is secured with a row of decorative nailhead trim along the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Leather, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Creme and Gold Gilded Carved Stool Bench
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb 1920s era French-made Louis XV stool. The stool has been gilded over a yellow ground over a creme painted frame. The gold is genuine gold leaf and not painted. This ...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Giltwood Set Banquette and Two Benches
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare gilt wood bench or day bed made in the Louis XV style which adds a lot of charm to a classical or ecclectical style ambiance living room or entrance in the classic...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

French Louis XV Style White Washed Oak Bench, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV Style White Washed Oak Bench, 20th Century
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20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century French Louis XV upholstered bench Hand-carved in Oak, decorated with floral motif on curving cabriole legs. Aged brass nail heads along perimeter. Grey & White check fa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Oak

French Louis XV Style 1890s Black Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bench with Cabrioles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted and carved wooden Louis XV style bench from the late 19th-early 20th century. This exquisite French Louis XV style bench features a rectangular backless seat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in Barcelona, ES
Finely hand carved Louis XV style walnut bench with colorful velvet upholstery, France, 1920s-1930s. This stylish banquette stands up on graceful cabriole shaped legs with hoof feet...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Pair of 1930's Louis XV Style French Painted Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 1930's Louis XV style French benches is a charming representation of the period's elegance and artful design. The pistachio green paint on the wood frames adds a fresh,...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Bench with Pickled Wood Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having a crown seat with nailheads, on channelled frame with pickled finish, raised on cabriole legs with snail toes. Stock ID: D3577
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th C. Louis XV Style Giltwod Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th early 20th c. French Louis XV Style Giltwood bench with intricate hand carvings & warm patina to the all original gold leaf gil...
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XV Benches

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Painted Louis XV Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, of painted walnut, having drop-in seat upholstered in exotic chinoiserie print fabric, on frame with serpentine apron carved with scrolls and centered with patera, raised on c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved , and polychromed frame with the perfect amount of wear make this so very BOHO chic. Upholstered with hair on cow hide and antique brass tacks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

Louis XV Style Golden Basket Bench, Late 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pretty bench in gilded and carved wood, Louis XV style, with double caning back Good general condition, some cracks on caning, wears at guilding Period XIXth century H 90 cm seati...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

Antique Italian Regence / Louis XV Style Painted Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian Regence Louis XV style painted bench. Lovely Italian painted bench from the 1920s. This unusual antique Italian Regence-Louis XV style oval bench has been taken down...
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1920s Italian Vintage Louis XV Benches

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Linen, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has excellent patina and has been profess...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Pair of Large 19th Century Gilded Louis XV Banquettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual pair of banquettes. One is slightly longer than the other, otherwise, they are identical. High curved and gilded sides and undulating seats make these benches very all...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Gold Leaf

Louis XVI Style Painted Window Seat Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Window seat bench, in Louis XV taste, having a painted finish showing natural wear; its padded, out-scrolled arms carved with acanthus, the stuff-over seat on an apron decorated by s...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Set of Four Gilt wood and Painted Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved gilded and painted square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Green Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XV Style Green Painted & Parcel Gilt Bench with Needlework Upholstery, ca. 1890
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Carved Walnut Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV (18th century) narrow walnut carved bench with a tapestry upholstered seat.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Tapestry, Walnut

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its original painted finish. Done in the Louis XV style and made in France with the time...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Cane, Wood

French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated and Giltwood bench. This exceptional bench is raised on five cabriole legs with scrolled feet and scallop shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bench, having crown seat upholstered with sculpted chenille leopard fabric, raised on delicately carved apron and cabriole legs. Stock ID: D6720
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and Mecca bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and most elegant Italian 19th century Louis XV st. patinated wood and Mecca bench. This impressive bench is raised on four cabriole patinated off-white legs accented w...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Louis XV 18th C. French Provincial Elm and Oak Lift Top Hall Bench
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Louis XV 18th C. French Provincial Elm and Oak Lift Top Hall Bench, Having Roll Arm Sides, Lift Top Seat, Interior Reveals Storage, Panel Front and Sides, Shaped Front Apron, Resting...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Elm, Oak

Elegant and Well-Carved French Louis XV Style Ivory Painted & Silver Gilt Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant and well-carved French Louis XV style ivory painted and silver-gilt bench perfect for the foot of a bed, the shaped padded seat above a scalloped apron raised on graceful ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

Antique Canape Bench Louis XV Style 1800s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique 1800s Canape ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Louis XV Benches

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Cotton, Fruitwood

Rare Set of Four Giltwood Stools, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gilding...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

Swedish Designer, Gustavian, Low Table, White Marble, Grey Painted Wood, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gray painted Swedish stool with new marble top 19th century beechwood. Simply the sweetest little bench having a later date white marble top as it was used as a pedestal. Provenance...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Wood

A French LXV Style Giltwood & Painted Bench Hand Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A French Louis XV Style Bench, all hand carved, featuring curved line work and serpentine legs. The piece's carving is further enhanced with a two tone, hand-finished patina in celad...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Louis XV Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style White Satin Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19/20th Century) round bleached bench with white satin upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Benches

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Satin, Upholstery, Wood

Louis Xv benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV benches made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original benches, popular names associated with this style include Dessin Fournir, and John Widdicomb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $23,800 while the average work can sell for $2,873.

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