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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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
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
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
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
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair. Item features tall stately forms, stunning gilt bronze casting with drapes, quivers, and arrows, and ...
Bronze
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century. Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...
Metal, Bronze
Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of wrought fireplace andirons with shaped collared standards surmounted with a disk. The upright is supported on scrolled feet with a central drop finial...
Iron
Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons, France, Circa 1750
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XV gilt bronze chenets. Illustrated with flame finials on top of urns and balustrade. Garland draped with leafage. Original flange support. Featuring images of Louis VI...
Bronze, Iron
$2,895Sale Price|31% Off
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French Early 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze figural Chenets Andirons. The scrolled and pierced body, each surmounted with a figure of a young boy and a young girl, both ...
Bronze
French Louis XV Period Andirons, Firedogs, Early 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bronze Chenets with Musical Putti
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this elegant pair of antique bronze chenets embodies the playful refinement of the Louis XV style. Each fireside ornament features a beautifully modeled...
Bronze
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.
Bronze
Pair Patinated Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons, Chenets Antique Louis XV
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons or Chenets A pair of stunning opposing Cherub Louis XV Style Gilt and P...
Bronze
$6,450Sale Price|48% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...
Bronze
$864Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron. This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo
Located in Toledo, OH
One pair of gold French ormolu andirons in Louis XV style. Made of bronze with gold dora finish on the ornate scrollwork, iron supports. Each andiron is 16" high x 28" deep x 19" wid...
Brass, Other, Iron
Pair of Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Horse Model Chenets, After Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Highly Elaborate and Quite Impressive Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Horse Model Chenets, After Designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755), the Renowned 18th-Century French Fond...
Bronze
Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
Wrought Iron
$19,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Exceptional and Rare Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unusual Pair of French Ormolu Dragon-Form Chenets, Louis XV Period, circa 1750. Each chenet is executed in the finest quality dore bronze, cast and chased in high relief,...
Ormolu
Marvelous Pair of Chinoiserie Louis XV Dore Bronze Chenets
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of period Louis XV dore bronze Chenets. Depicting male and female chinoiserie figures.
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Chenets, Patinated & Gilt Figures
Located in El Monte, CA
A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets. A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...
Bronze
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...
Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Iron Firedogs
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, circa the 1920s. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction of typical Roco...
Bronze, Iron
$562 / set
18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition. They are fit for use in the fireplace.
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
19th Century Pair Louis XV Style Bronze Fireplace Chenets with Putto Sculpture
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GILT AND PATINATED FIGURAL FIREPLACE CHENETS Paris, late 19th century Marked "CC" verso 18" H x 16 1/4" W x 6 1/2" D A lovely pair of late 19th / early 20th century firepl...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item features remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, central ...
Bronze, Cast Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV period andirons / fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron. Wear consistent with age and use.
Bronze, Iron
Early 19th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good. Style: Louis XV Period.
Wrought Iron
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
$1,335 / set
Large French 18th Century Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Andirons in Gilt Bronze and Iron in Louis XV style, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s. The front of these andirons is made in forged ...
Bronze, Iron, Metal
$2,131 / set
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron. They have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
$312 / set
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request they can be made black. The condition of the andirons is good.
Iron
$426 / set
18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful and decorative andirons with female front. Louis XV period. Made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
Iron
$1,791Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Siren Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and golden bronze. Fire dogs in the style said "Marmousets" This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century. Good antique conditio...
Brass, Bronze
Pair Of Large Transition-style Andirons In Gilded Bronze
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair Of Large Transition-style Andirons In Gilded Bronze Important pair of transition-style andirons in finely chased gilded bronze, decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Gene...
Bronze
Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
These exceptional andirons are made of forged iron and have cast brass finials and button mounts. The beds are wide and easily hold large or small logs. They have a scrolled profile ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style andirons, chenets in an old gilt bronze finish with patina from age. They are very fine quality and a nice larger size. They both have a putti with...
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 29" W x 20" D.
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt and patinated bronze chenets, each surmounted with a seated patinated bronze putto holding on to a br...
Bronze
$2,364Sale Price / set|35% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good. Period Louis XV.
Wrought Iron
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
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
Iron
Decorative French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautifully crafted 18th Century, French Louis XV period fire dogs made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition.
Wrought Iron
$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze figural chenets. Each cast as two patinated figures of amorini (Putti) growing out of leafy volute vi...
Bronze
Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The andirons are beautifully carved. The condition is good.
Wrought 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. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
Wrought Iron