Louis XV Sofas
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
Fine Carved French Louis XV Louis XV Club Style Sofa Settee Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a part of a two-piece set with a club chair listed separately. The sofa is extremely well carved and in good condition with older red upholstery and the frame being an even-a...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Pair Matched Pair Karges Carved French Louis XV Style Sofas Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a super-rare pair of matched Karges of Evansville, Indiana sofas in the Louis XV taste. The pair has a fantastic pair of frames that are hand-carved as Karges is world famous...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee epitomizes the elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship of its time. A perfect marriage of functionality and luxury, it invites you to own a piece of history.
Encasing the upholstery is a giltwood frame of exceptional quality, its surface richly adorned with detailed carvings. The frame boasts a continuous swirl motif that flows gracefully along the molded chair...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique sofa, Sweden, circa 1870.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa, Sweden, circa 1870.
Very good condition. The upholstery is in original condition.
Wood: walnut
dimensions: height 98 cm seat height 42 cm width 133 cm depth 69 cm
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1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
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1830s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
lovely vi...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Satin, Cotton
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3-seater bench / sofa with carved oak structure and original off-white / beige fabric.
Louis XV style, France, circa 1880-1920.
In good general condition:
- structure in excellent ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Antique French Double Spoon Sofa
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Sofa, this piece of antique furniture will add elegance and charm to any room. The sofa has dusky pink draylon upholstery wi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique Louis XV sofa from the annexes of the Chateau of Versailles was crafted in France, circa 1760. The hand carved canapé st...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut
Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760
Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg
Literature: P...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XV, bois doré et double cannage
assise garnie d’un coussin en tissu soyeux de couleur rouge-framboise (taches)
Bois sculpté à décor de roses et ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
20th Century Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
A French Louis XV style white washed wood frame sofa upholstered in a bright green-yellow cotton chinoiserie fabric. Front of sofa in a l...
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20th Century American Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Canapé Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish canapé sofa: beautifully carved, gray painted sofa adorned with exceptional foliate motif decoration. Newly upholstered with down-wrap cushion.
Note: Regional d...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Down, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition.
(B-139).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
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2010s British Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Large Walnut Sofa, Louis XV Period, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large walnut sofa with carved crosspiece, 8 feet, and eventful armrests, Louis XV period
The backrest and the upholstery of the armrests are removable
The strapped seat is in good ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs.
of the Louis XV Period.
We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite/Sofa
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite
Settee/Sofa and two Armchairs
Very fine original walnut framed three-piece salon suite, one settee and two ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized. High Quality Velvet upholstery. Very comfortable and very firm seat with springs.
Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
Category
1950s American Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
1920s French Settee, Sofa or Canape One of Two in Gilt Wood Polished Cotton
Located in Manhasset, NY
1920s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in black and white polished cotton. One of a compatible pair of finely carved and detailed water gilt decorated Louis XV style canapes or loveseat sofas.
A simply stunning compatible pair being sold individually having been totally recovered and refinished by this award winning decorator. Ready to sit down and shine in any setting.
This is part of our extensive collection which just arrived from Chicago's renowned interior designer Megan Winters. Megan and her interiors have been featured in Elle Décor (United States, England, Germany and Russia issues), Traditional Home, Luxe, House Beautiful, Veranda, Chicago Magazine, and Crain’s Business, among others. In 2013 and 2014 Megan’s work was showcased in New York at the very prestigious “Design On a Dime”event in collaboration with ELLE DÉCOR with proceeds going to benefit Housing Works...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M,
I hope You can understand what it is from the photos.
Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piec...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
COLLAGE/CHESTER 3-Seat Sofa in capitonnè and Jacquard Flower Fabric - walnut
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Enter the world of artistic fusion with the Collage sofa by Ferruccio Laviani—an extraordinary piece that speaks the language of design diversity. This hand-made Italian masterpiece ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Feathers, Wood, Fabric
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Settee with Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 20th century settee in the Louis XV style, had a painted wooden frame in a delicate cream shade, harmonizing perfectly with the upholstery, a blend of pink flora...
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20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
French Louis XV Style walnut carved sofa, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This louis XVStyle sofa has incredible carving with exceptional craftsmanship made of fine walnut and hand carved.
It has floral and foliate detailed carving. The fabric is a silk
Ve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
By Yale Burge
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XV Sofas
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat.
Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Arhaus Louis XV Style Loveseat or Sofa with Neutral Contrasting Seat Cushion
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage French Louis XV style Arhaus Charlotte Collection sofa or couch featuring lovely and immaculate upholstery and classic carved wood frame. Beautiful contrasting original immac...
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1990s American Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century, French Sofa / canapé in antique Louis Quinze Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Semicircular ascending backrest frame with perforated rocaille crowning. Passive curved frame with richly r...
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20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Beech
Louis XV Painted Livingroom Suite, Settee, 4 Side Chairs, Center Table, Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
A seven piece parcel gilt and painted Italian salon set circa 1900.
Comprised of a settee, four side chairs, marble top table and pedestal. Can p...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Painted Louis XV Style Canape
Located in London, GB
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in very pale greens and yellows, newly upholstered in navy gingham linen.
Category
1930s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Beech
Oxblood Leather French Louis XV Style Salon Suite Walnut Armchairs & Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Oxblood leather walnut framed French XV style suite
A very good looking and well made salon suite, the Walnut frames have been beautifully ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French carved walnut settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s.
The quality is superb, the frame has crisp and int...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down upholstery in pale yellow stripes and greenery.
Though th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee
Epoch: 18th century
Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Nutwood
17th Century Louis XV 15 Walnut Italian Sofa Curvy Wings Long Leg Brown White
Located in Sanremo, IM
Sweet and wavy Italian winged sofa in walnut from the first half of the 18th century. with delicate fabric and absolutely of great value.
Exceptional sofa, soft, refined possibly...
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1740s Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery.
We can customized the ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even chil...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Sofa Fully Restored in Black and White with Polished Nickel Nailheads
Located in Bronx, NY
Louis XV sofa in black vinyl with polished nickel nailheads in a black and white hounds-tooth fabric. Measures: Arm height is 25".
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1950s British Vintage Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Portuguese Settee
Mid 18th Century
Height 30 in. Width 43 in. Depth 19 in.
Identical chair in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon
Reference: “World Furniture”, ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Antique Louis XV Sofas
Louis Xv sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV sofas 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 sofas, popular names associated with this style include Ferruccio Laviani, Fratelli Boffi, French House & Garden, and La Maison London. 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 sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $35,505 while the average work can sell for $4,077.