Louis XV Seating
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
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Carved Beech Armchairs by Chateau d’Ax
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Beechwood, Original Black Leather
Style: French Louis XV
This elegant pair of French Louis XV-style armchairs was designed and man...
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1990s Italian Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Exquisitely Carved Louis XV Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality carving on this pair of exquisite French Louis XV armchairs, accent chairs, or dining chairs, newly reupholstered in a fine high quality linen blend neutral British fa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise Lounge
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful Louis XV style "Duchesse Brisee", or chaise having hand carved frames with cabriole legs and one side a curved cane backrest. The set is made up of two armchairs, his and...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, 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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style bergere chairs with beautiful carving and beautifully vintage upholstery. The frames are in good condition and the upholstery is in g...
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1950s American Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
In a lovely aquamarine upholstery on gray painted frame, this beautiful French 19th century Louis XV style bergere has timeless appeal. Crowned with a delicate posy carving in the ar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Foam, Wood
Tufted Linen Painted Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lovely light and airy 18th century upholstered stool or ottoman. An elegant piece with apron and carved sprauncy legs in blue grey paint retaining highlights of gilding, enhanced b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique French Walnut Settee
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Giltwood, Original Upholstery
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1940s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Wesley Hall French Louis XV Versailles Bergere Striped Oversized Armchair 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wesley Hall oversized French Louis XV Bergere armchair. Features a serpentine oak frame with striped upholstery and southwestern cushions. The chair is supported by scrolled ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Carved Fruitwood & Cane Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a vintage Louis XV style carved fruitwood and cane settee. The upholstery is vintage and in good condition. It is unmarked.
My shipping is running two to five weeks. If your...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of Louis XV Country French Provincial Double Cane Back Bergere Armchairs
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of Bergère Chairs in gorgeous condition and exceptional detail.
The frames, double cane backing and the upholstery is all in like- new condition.
Wide seating and gene...
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1990s American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Style Walnut Wingback Bergere Chair, Early 20th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Louis XV style walnut wingback Bergere chair, early 20th century
Large and well proportioned finely carved walnut wingback bergere armchair. The sturdy frame is decorated wit...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
8 French Louis XV Walnut Caned Country Farmhouse Fauteuil Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Eight vintage French Louis XV style dining chairs. Made of walnut featuring caned backs with carved floral accents, fauteuil arms and whimsical country farmhouse scenes.
Jacquard...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French armchair exemplifies refined craftsmanship and timeless design, showcasing the elegance of Louis XV or Rococo-inspired styles. The solid wood frame, likely w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Floral Carved in Relief Maple Long Bench C1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Vintage French Louis XV Style Foliage & Floral Carved in Relief Maple & Upholstered Long Bench ...
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20th Century Louis XV Seating
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
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
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair.
Priced each.
Additional information:
Materials: giltwood, silk
Color: gold
Period: 19th Century
Styles: Louis XV, Tran...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Fantastic Pair of Hand-Carved French Walnut Louis XV Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful hand-carved pair of French Louis XV armchairs. They date to the 1960s and are in good condition and will show signs of age and wear such as minor stains on linen....
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1960s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Eight 19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs in Light Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of eight late 19th-century French dining chairs in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from Provence, France. Hand-crafted from solid walnut wood, these chairs show...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
French 20th Century Louis VX Style Pair of Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of early 20th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Recently upholstered with cut silk and velvet fabric, the seat height is 18” without the cushion and 24’’ with the cushi...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French bergère exudes classic elegance and comfort, making it a timeless statement piece. The carved wood frame, finished in a distressed pale tone, showcases the g...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil Arm Chairs, 2010s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Priced each!
Louis XV Style Louis Mittman Fauteuil arm chairs. It features a combination of Scalamandre damask and Clarence House cut cheetah velvet uph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Walnut Bergere Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stately pair of Louis XV-style walnut bergère armchairs date from the 18th century, and are beautifully constructed with a shapely 'cabriolet' back for comfort. The frame of eac...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Period Bergère Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb pair of 18th century Louis XV style bergère armchairs, fabulously upholstered in luxurious cream-coloured floral fabric and raised on elegant cabriole legs. These chairs are...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
A Pair of French Louis XV style painted and giltwood bergere chairs, C 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of painted and giltwood chairs have deep molded frames with gracefully curved serpentine backs and scrolled arms. The generous seats and arms are upholstered, all supported...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French 19th century newly upholstered lovely carved mahogany Louis XV chaise having graceful curves. #6445
H seat 17” x H arm 24.25” x W 63” x W seat 50”
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous set of 4 side chairs that can be used as dining chairs because they have the correct seat height. The set is profusely carved with beautiful floral and rococo desi...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Bergère Chair 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 18th Century Louis XV Beechwood Bergère Chair that embodies the elegant and ornate style of the French Rococo period. Chair features soft curves, graceful lines, and intricate ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Petite French Louis XVI-Style Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, French 1920s petite-scale, Louis XV-style painted armchairs.
The chairs feature delicately carved frames showing several layers of old, naturally distressed paint. New...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Fine Quality Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style 19th Century Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a genuine 19th century French Louis XV daybed with a fantastic carved walnut frame. The daybed has a custom-made mattress and box spring and has two cylindrical pillows. The ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Bergere
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully carved Louis XV Bergeres a Oreilles (wing chair) that dates to the 3rd quarter of the 18th century the new moody blue wool upholstery allows the begere to integ...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
A Large French Louis XV style Painted Bergere, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This comfortable chair envelops you with the rounded back, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushion all supported by short cabriole front legs and flaring back legs. Recently reupho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living space with this exquisite French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century. The chair exudes timeless elegance and boast captivating details that will elevate the aesthetics of any room.
The bergère chair features a wraparound back with a delicately carved crest, showcasing the elegance of the Louis XV style. The flowing lines of the back seamlessly blend into the scrolling arms, creating a sense of fluidity and grace. The top portion of the arms is partially upholstered for added comfort, while the curving supports lend a touch of sophistication.
The chair is upholstered in a charming floral blue and gold...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in Houston, TX
An ornately carved pair of 20th century Louis XV giltwood armchairs newly upholstered in a creamy ecru nubuck Italian leather.
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood, Wood
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Fawn Axis Woven Velvet Armchair
By Schumacher
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of 19th Century French painted and giltwood fauteuils newly upholstered in Schumacher's Axis Fawn Linen Velvet.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully carved and painted Louis XV style bench with newly upholstered seat.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Louis XV Style Gold Mahogany Oversized Bergere’ Lounge Chairs
By Jeffco Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful pair of oversized Louis XV style bergere’ lounge chairs by Jeffco of North Carolina having mahogany frames with hand-carved gold gilt details throughout and overstuffed d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Mahogany, Down
French Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Gold Gilt Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic pair of Period Louis XV petite fauteuils! The giltwood frames have been carved with exquisite craftsmanship. The giltwood has been worn with age and use, giving the pair ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed.
The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV French Bergere Armchair Finished with Black Leather & Brass Stud Detail
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Black Leather Louis XV French Bergere Design Armchair Finished with Brass Stud Detailing, Ideal For The Study, Office or Library.
Measure: Height to seat 47cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Maple Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of eight late 19th-century French Provincial dining chairs, crafted in the Louis XV style and sourced directly from Provence, France. Expertly hand-crafted from solid ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Cane, Maple
Low Slung Pair Carved Walnut French Carved Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a terrific low-slung pair of carved walnut Louis XV style bergère chairs. The chairs are in good original condition with charming plaid upholstery in pink and blue and great ...
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage French Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Style chairs upholstered in luxurious linen fabric. These vintage French accent chairs are crafted with intricate details a...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized and Gold Cane Back Armchair by John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 24 1/2 in D: 25 in SH: 18 1/4 in
A striking Louis XV-style black ebonized and gold cane-back armchair by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless French elegance a...
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20th Century American Louis XV Seating
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and used upholstery. This exquisite pair of French Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XV Style 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very chic pair of 19th century French Bergere chairs upholstered in an off white cotton / linen fabric with blue & white ticking welt & backs. Frames have a light whitewash finish.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique French Louis XV Style Oak Dining Chairs W/ Plaid Fabric - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite set of six late 19th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XV style, sourced directly from Provence, France. These chairs are beautifully hand-carved from so...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
4 French Louis XV Style Cane Back Upholstered Open Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 35 1/2 in W: 22 1/2 in D: 22 in SH: 19 in
This stunning set of four 20th century French Louis XV style armchairs epitomizes the grace and elegance of the 18th-centur...
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20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Style Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French bergère is an elegant representation of the Louis XV style, known for its graceful curves and refined ornamentation. The frame of the chair is crafted from c...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Seating
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut French Louis XV Style Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of upholstered French bergère chairs in a beautiful upholstery with great frames of large scale. Measures 39....
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1950s French Vintage Louis XV Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis Xv seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, La Maison London, Maison Jansen, and Stephanie Odegard Collection. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $278 and tops out at $74,500 while the average work can sell for $3,184.