Louis XV Antique Furniture & Decorative Arts

11 products

11 products
Louis XV Parquetry Commode Sauteuse - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Parquetry Commode Sauteuse - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Parquetry Commode Sauteuse
Louis XV Steel and Gilt Metal Console Table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Steel and Gilt Metal Console Table - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Steel and Gilt Metal Console Table
18th century Louis XV bracket cartel clock by Charles Voisin with green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts from Nwtiques
18th-century Louis XV bracket cartel clock by Charles Voisin with green horn veneer and gilt bronze mounts from Nwtiques
Charles Voisin
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Louis XV Marquetry Vitrine on Chest
Set of four Louis XIV style bronze four light wall appliques by Collection TH10 with ornate baroque design
Set of two Louis XIV style bronze four light wall appliques from Collection TH10 with intricate baroque detailing
Set of Four Louis XIV style 20th century bronze four light wall appliques
Mid 18th Century French Commode - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 18th Century French Commode - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Mid 18th Century French Commode
Pair of 18th Century Rococo Parcel Gilt Italian Wall Brackets
Elegant Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry, bronze mounts, and serpentine top from Collection CK40 circa 1750
Dutch 18th century bombe commode with marquetry and bronze mounts by Collection CK40 circa 1750 elegant design
Dutch 18th Century Bombe Commode
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Pair Of Louis XV Ormolu Wall Lights / Appliques
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A fine pair of French Louis XV Rococo fauteuils with light blue upholstery, mid-18th century, from The Sold Archive.
A Pair Of French Louis XV Rococo Fauteuils Stamped Pothier
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Pair of Transitional Louis XV Style Fauteuils - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Transitional Louis XV Style Fauteuils - Nicholas Wells Antiques
Pair of Transitional Louis XV Style Fauteuils
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The Louis XV period (1715–1774), covering the reign of Louis XV, ushered in one of the most graceful and inventive styles in French decorative arts. Known as Rococo, the style celebrated lightness, movement, and playful elegance, departing from the grandeur and symmetry of Louis XIV’s baroque court.

The Louis XV Style

Furniture and decorative objects of this period are characterised by:

  • Curved, flowing lines — cabriole legs, serpentine commodes, and scrolling chair frames.

  • Asymmetry — organic Rococo ornament with shells, rocailles, and stylised foliage.

  • Delicacy and intimacy — smaller-scale furniture suited to salons and private interiors.

  • Exquisite veneers and marquetry — tulipwood, kingwood, and satinwood inlays, often with floral motifs.

The Rococo ideal was one of comfort and refinement, combining opulence with an intimacy suited to private aristocratic life.

Decorative Arts Beyond Furniture

The Louis XV style extended to gilt-bronze mounts, porcelain, and lacquered surfaces, often drawing on Chinese and Japanese inspiration. Tapestries, silks, and gilt mirrors completed interiors of extraordinary refinement.

Enduring Appeal

Louis XV furniture remains among the most desirable in the world of antiques. Its graceful lines, rich veneers, and exquisite craftsmanship continue to captivate collectors and designers, bringing Rococo elegance into both classical and modern interiors.

At Nwtiques, we present exceptional examples of Louis XV furniture and decorative arts, celebrated for their originality, quality, and enduring beauty.
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