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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Pompadour fireplace in pale yellow marble, around 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pompadour fireplace in pale yellow marble, around 1900 fireplace dimensions: 85 x 95 cm
Marble
Large 19th c. Louis XV Style Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble. Serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful floral...
Breccia Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron and bronze. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Some minor damages are highlighted in the pi...
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair of Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and brass. Fire dogs in the style Grandy Fils 19th century. Good antique condition Shipping: 47 / 43 / 42!! cm 7 kg.
Brass, Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Noir de Mazy Black Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style fireplace mantel, curated by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces, is a masterpiece of historic stone-carving and decorative art. Sculpte...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Louis XV Giltwood Ornament with Central Putto and C‑Scrolls, 18th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
An exquisite French Louis XV giltwood ornament from the 18th century, richly carved in the Rococo style. The composition centers on a seated putto framed by exuberant C‑scrolls, acan...
Wood
Antique French Bronze Titled Le Devoir Civique, After Eugene Marioton.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This commanding patinated bronze sculpture titled Le Devoir Civique (“Civic Duty”), after the celebrated French sculptor Eugène Marioton, is a powerful example of the heroic allegori...
Bronze
Louis XV style fireplace in violet breccia marble, around 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV-style fireplace in purple breccia marble, around 1880 fireplace dimensions: 93.5 x 101 cm
Marble
Italian Louis XV Style Gilt & White Painted Metal And Marble Top Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian Louis XV Style Gilt & White Painted Metal And Marble Top Pedestal for your consideration. Meaures 12" in diameter and stands 34" tall.
Metal
Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are hard to find. It...
Copper, Wrought Iron
Authentic French antique Louis XV style marble fireplace mantel 1800s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unique French Louis XV-Regency style fireplace mantel, hand-carved in solid exquisite marble from the 19th century in France, circa 1800s. Excellent art-work, shells, flowe...
Marble
Large Antique French Louis XV Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An ornately carved French antique fireplace in Rouge Royal marble. The jambs with scrolled Acanthus, surmounted by beaded C scrolled Acanthus end blocks. The centre cartouche of flow...
Marble
Pair of 18th Century French Alder Communication Doors From Avignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 18th-century French communication doors, masterfully crafted from walnut, showcases the wood’s natural warmth and rich grain. Originating from Avignon, these doors embod...
Wood
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble. The opulence and size of this monumental mantel are as impressive...
Belgian Black Marble
Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A monumental French Louis XV sandstone fireplace mantel, distinguished by its tall opening, deeply curved console jambs and warm ochre colouring. A slender moulded shelf crowns the ...
Sandstone
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble. A very nice tall and elegant red marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The lovely shaped and profiled topshelf rest on a frieze that ...
Marble
Small 19th Century Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This nice Pompadour antique fireplace mantel-surround, in a very rich marble, was original installed in a corner in a panelled room in Bruges. Fine architectural element from the 19t...
Marble
19th Century Rouge de Mazy Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Interior dimensions: Height: 34,65 in (88 cm) Width: 39,76 in (101 cm)
Marble
19th Century Hand-Carved Louis XV Walnut Door, France, Circa 1800-1820
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Louis XV style walnut door from the Loire Valley. This two sided interior door is made of thick planks of solid walnut with hand carved scroll decoration typical of th...
Brass
A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns Torcheres, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whimsical playful children (Putti) holding a flaming urn, by René Rozet...
Granite, Bronze
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980 hearth dimensions: 84 x 105 cm
Marble
Marie Leszczynska Fireback, France, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French cast iron fireback of the 18th century. A plate commemorating Marie Leszczynska, the Polish princess who married Louis XV and became Queen of France. Black finish with ornamen...
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The patina of the andirons is brown. Upon request it can be made black. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
French Antique Fireplace Louis XV Style Mantel Handcarved 1800s Burgundy France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare & Unique French antique fireplace Louis XV style mantel, original and authentic from Burgundy, wine area in East of France, south of Lorraine, corner of Switzerland. Beautiful ...
Stone
Diana Fireplace Back Plate, France, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French cast iron fireback of the 18th century. Diana, goddess of the hunt and protector of the animals of the forest. She took her pleasure in hunting, but took care that she did not...
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV & Vernis Martin Style Giltwood Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...
Wood, Giltwood
Pompadour-style fireplace in blue turquin marble around 1880, a pair available
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pompadour-style fireplace in Turquoise Blue marble circa 1880, a pair available fireplace dimensions: 85 x 77 cm
Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel - 19th century - Breche Violetta - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th-century Fireplace Mantel from Paris, France is a truly one-of-a-kind architectural antique. Monumental in scale and richly carved, this Antique marble Mantle is...
Marble
Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
Marble
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...
Marble
Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period. Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
Wood
French Late 18th Century Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...
Pewter
18th-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel. Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato marbl...
Carrara Marble, Marble
Antique Rococo Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and very fine quality Louis XV style fire place in Carrara marble. The profusely carved frieze, protruding from beneath the mantle with gadrooned carved centre cartouche , su...
Carrara Marble
Monumental Bespoke Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround with Classical Figures
Located in Worcester, GB
Monumental Bespoke Carved White Marble Fireplace Surround with Classical Figures A monumental bespoke white marble fireplace surround of exceptional quality, commissioned as a one-...
Marble
19th Century Louis Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Louis Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece 19th Century Statuary White Marble Fireplace ThIs Victorian Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Is Hand Carv...
Marble, Statuary Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
Iron
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980 hearth dimensions: 78.5 x 94.5 cm
Marble
Napoleon III Fireplace in Carrara Marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing fireplace in statuary white Carrara marble, lintel decorated with the number LG, it is restored on the right and on the left. fireplace dimensions: 74.5 x 124cm.
Marble
An Antique 18th C French Rococo Fireplace in Superior Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A very large chimneypiece executed in superior quality Italian Breche Violette marble, with large areas of deep purple hues making such a striking fireplace. Transitional style betwe...
Marble
Nice French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone. This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....
Limestone
Bronze Louis XV Style Mantel Firescreen
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze firescreen in the French Louis XV style measuring 27 1/2 in high, 29 in wide and 5 1/2 in deep, featuring a finely cast bouquet of flowers in neoclassical jardiniere.
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Mantelpiece, Circa 1820.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Mantelpiece, Circa 1820.
Carrara Marble
Paonazzo Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Antique, France, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900 hearth dimensions: 94,5 x 107cm
Marble
French Iron Jardiniere, White Lacquer, Louis XV Style, Circa 1920
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming iron Planter lacquered white/cream with garlands and flowers.
Iron
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid 19th century French oak fireplace in the manner of Louis XV. This fire surround showcases the elegant Louis style with a characterful time worn look, making it a perf...
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel with Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A characterful 19th-century French Louis XV-style Pompadour fireplace from Paris, combining richly veined golden marble with a decorative cast iron stove...
Marble, Breccia Marble
Impressive Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880 Dimensions of the hearth: 90 x 116cm
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble. The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind The style of this antique mantle...
Marble
marble and Ormolu centerpiece/urn, attributed to Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Belle Epoque Period Rouge Griotte marble and Ormolu centerpiece/urn, attributed to Barbedienne. This stunning lidde...
Marble, Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880 Superb quality of sculpture Dimensions of the hearth: 87.5 x 105.5 cm
Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace mantle is a Classic small French Parisian apartment piece. It had some restoration work. Measures: 111 cm Exterior Width 43.70 Inch 103 cm Exterior Height 40.55 Inch 7...
Marble
Rare & Spectacular Pair of Neoclassical Antique Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular set of 4 antique slate grey cast iron garden urns, beautiful indoors or outside, having lovely acanthus leaves and other embellishments on lion paw feet. Priced at $4800/...
Iron
Refined Splendor: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Exalted Elegance: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace Be enchanted by the ultimate in sophistication with our Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front...
Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace, Paonazzo Marble, Mid-19th Century, France
Located in London, GB
An elegant antique French Louis XV-style fireplace, carved from exceptional Paonazzo marble. The serpentine shelf sits above a finely carved frieze centred by a Rococo cartouche, wit...
Marble
Nineteenth Century Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century French Rococo chimneypiece, in the Louis XV style and carved in Italian Carrara marble, with scallop shell to the centre of the shaped frieze, the out-turne...
Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1940 Dimension of the Hearth 93 x 108.5 cm
Marble