grandson of Louis XIV and king of France from 1715 to 1774 who led France into the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War (1710-1774)
Reigned in France between 1715 and 1774. The style of furniture was essentially Rococo with soft flowing lines, shell and flower ornamentation, rich upholstery, inlaying and painted furniture.
See Rococo. Sometimes called Louis Quinze.
Classic French furniture design, from 1723-1774. Smaller, more intimate style less plomp baroque. Louis XV is a simpler style than Louis XIV but with curved lines and some rococo ornamentation.
Louis Quinze, noting or pertaining to the Rococo style of architecture, furnishings and decoration prevailing in France in the early and mid-18th century, characterized by fantasy, lightness, elegance and comfort. Louis reigned from 1715 to 1774.
Pertaining to the styles in France 1715-1774.
Rococo style during the reign of Louis XV in France (1723 to 1774). Louis XV was exemplified by a simpler, more feminine and diminutive scale, with freeform ornamentation, rounded edges, and flowing curved lines. Veneers sometimes included oriental lacquer and porcelain plaques.
