Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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
18th Century Pillars with Fleurs de Lys Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1791
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century Pillars with Fleurs de Lys Fireback, The date of production, 1791, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France with Pillars, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century fireback with Arms of France, pillars and the date of production 1779. The Fleurs de Lys and the crown were partially truncated during the French Revolution. The style o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Louis XV Pompadour Style French Rouge Royale Marble Mantel 'FR-Z84'
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century French Rouge Royale marble Louis XV Pompadour style mantel. Opening dimensions: 31.13" W x 34.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century French Pompadour Style Crema Valencia Marble Mantel, 'FR-ZC57'
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century French pompadour style mantel in crema Valencia marble. Opening dimensions: 26.5" W x 33" H.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
19th Century Louis XV Pompadour Style Rosa Verona Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
19th century Louis XV Pompadour style mantel in Rosa Verona marble. Opening dimensions: 39" W x 36.25" H
(FR-ZB99).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
French Louis XIV/XV Transitional Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century, French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and leaves, juxtaposed by moulded panels. The shaped jambs wi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Elevate your space with our exquisite 19th-century White Marble Arabescato Louis XV Fireplace featuring an Antique Louis XV Copper Insert, a masterpiece of timeless elegance and hist...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Fireplace in White Marble, Louis XV Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Louis XV fireplace mantel in Carrara white marble from the 19th century.
Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned.
The serpentine breakfront shelf above a fielded freez...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1980
Dimensions of the hearth: 80 x 89.5 cm
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Mantel
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique mantelpiece, made of gray marble stone from the 19th century in style of Louis XV, exudes timeless elegance and historic charm. This antique fireplace mantelpiece...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Special Luxury French Antique Circulation Fireplace Carrara Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Very Luxurious French Antique Circulation Fireplace Carrara Marble.
A very luxurious antique circular fireplace made of Carrara marble. This unique fireplace has a beautiful semicircular bar decorated with flowers. The details in this bar are particularly beautiful. The consoles are richly decorated with garlands and the well-known leaf motif at the bottom. This fireplace is equipped with return pieces and can therefore be placed back in the existing mantle. This beautiful antique fireplace is a very luxurious addition to your interior.
The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is facilitated because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled. The antique fireplaces are cleaned and re-waxed in marble, which ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer.
If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak to you.
Renzo van...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Louis XV Style Italian Marble Fireplace Mantle, Surround 19th/20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style Italian Marble Fireplace Mantle. 19th/20th Century,
A timeless classic. This three piece, two sides and the top fireplace surround is simply stunning. having a tan, o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Louis XV Style 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Louis XV Style French 'Lady' fireback. 20th century.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The co...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique 19th Century Carrara Marble in Louis XV Style
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI fireplace in Carrara marble with elegant ornaments.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV style mantel was realized at the end of the 19th century and is remarkable for its large size and the intensity of the marble. Its carved decoration in the very fine Fl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Louis XV Fireplace with a Beautiful Patina, 19th Century of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with beautiful ornaments and patina. The color scheme and decorations make this fireplace a very unique piece. This fireplace dates fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Antique Marble Fireplace Paonazzo Marble 19th Century One of a kind
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful unique and exclusive fireplace of Paonazzo marble from the 19th century! This antique French fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and has a scallop in the middle and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Unique and special fireplace of French limestone from the 18th century. This antique mantle comes from the old town of Bordeaux and has a beautiful col...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone in the style of Louis XV from the 19th century! This friendly fireplace has beautiful curves and is at the same time elegant due to th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre flanked by foliage and belldrop below. The sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XV Rococo Fireplace mantle in Stincal Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful 18th century fireplace in the style of Louis XV Rococo. This fireplace mantel has been sculptured in the warm French Stincal marble. This marble is also well known as "Brun...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble and gilt bronze mantel.
Beautiful marble and nice decorative designs on the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Antique Mantel of Marble Stone, Style Louis XV, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful and rare antique marble mantelpiece in the style of Louis XV. This mantelpiece dates back to the 19th century and is of the marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century Limestone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Very charming antique fireplace of limestone of the 19th century in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
19th Century Louis XV Style Soft Rouge Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
19th century Louis XV style beautiful fireplace sculpted in a soft colored Rouge Royal marble. The finely carved shelf rests on a serpentine front, with a rocaille shell framed by fl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century, Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in London, GB
A Rouge Royal Marble Louis XV Antique Fireplace Mantel In Rococo Style,
The Serpentine Shelf Above The Paneled Frieze Centered By A Large Floral Cartouche and supported on straight ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Pompadour in French Rouge Royale Marble
Located in New York, NY
Pompadour in French rouge royale marble
Opening dimensions: 30" W x 34 1/2" H.
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A petite 19th century French fireplace in Breche Violette. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by scrollwork, the panelled frieze surmounted by shaped, moulded shelf. Very fine qua...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Pompadour Style Crema Valencia Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
Crema Valencia marble Louis XV Pompadour style mantel piece.
Opening dimensions: 34.5" W x 33.25" H.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Firescreen
Located in Pembroke, MA
A lovely French gilt-bronze firescreen in the Louis XV style (Circa 1880), featuring nicely-cast stylized cornucopia and acanthus leaves. Original ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Ormolu, Bronze
Louis Xv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV fireplaces and mantels 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 fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplaces and mantels, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, and Luneville. 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $380 and tops out at $544,434 while the average work can sell for $9,174.
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