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
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stunning 19th-century French Louis XV style fireplace mantel, masterfully carved from richly veined marble. This exceptional piece features a gracefully arched opening framed by bo...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
White Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Louis XV fireplace mantel in Carrara white marble
Beautiful antique Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Very fine carved 19th century Louis XV mantelpiece from Paris.
Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Carrara Marble
A large Period Louis XV Marble Fireplace mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and quite tall for this model, late 18th century Louis XV Rouge de Griotte Belgique marble chimneypiece. The scrolled console jambs cantered, with stiff acanthus to bottom an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Griotte Marble
Fine European Grand Reception Hall Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand Red marble fireplace surround from the 19th century. This is an exceptional mansion mantel. It was installed in the hall of a Brussels Bank.
Measurements:
188 cm Exterior Wid...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian Black Noir de Mazy marble original vintage chimney piece of the end of the 19th century. Monumental, grand and in great condition.
Measurements:
172 cm Exterior Width 67,72 I...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black 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....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
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...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XV 'Fruits of the Summer' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period 'Fruits of the Summer' fireplace fireback. With two horns of plenty, a sunflower and other greenery.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
An Antique French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XV style 3 shell Carrara marble fireplace from the mid 19th century. The panelled legs with carved shell end blocks, the serpentine frieze again panelled with cen...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
German Louis XV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
German Louis XV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Small French Antique Pompadour Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a petite antique fireplace surround from a Parisian apartment in the Pompadour style. The marble has a nice oxidation. A perfect fit for a small room, bedroom, library with a French touch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique fireplace of carrara marble, 19th century, Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of carrara marble from Italy! This mantle surround is in style of Louis XV and has very elegant ornaments and decoration in the front part and on the legs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage surmounted by C-scrolls and shells. The panelled side returns retaining their original brass vents...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1771, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Style Marble Mantel in Cream Hue with Hand Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Large cream color marble mantel that is hand carved with floral and foliate designs. Petite flowers
Are carved in a horizontal line beneath the top piece and a vertical line down ea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$2,550 Sale Price
70% Off
A Pair Of 18th Century French Louis XV Breche Violette Marble Fireplace Mantels
Located in London, GB
A large period pair of Louis XV fireplaces executed in superior quality Breche Violette marble. The jambs with deep side returns retaining their original brass vents, the front pan...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Floor in white Carrara marble, Belgian black marble and royal red marble, 18th
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Floor in white Carrara marble, Belgian black marble and royal red marble, 18th century, 23m2
There are multiple installation possibilities. The photo shows a 7.30 x 3.7 m layout.
It ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina....
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century
This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble.
The hand-painted porcelain insert ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black Marble
18th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique French fireplace mantel was carved in stone during the late 18th century. It’s quite an unusual example in that falls into the transitional style of Louis XV and XVI. This was a short period of time in the 1700s when the opulent rocaille forms were transitioning into the Neoclassical of Louis XVI. The fireplace has an impressive, deep stance, with a slightly bowed or “galbee” lintel. The bottom of the lintel is composed of a series of rounded and incurved moldings, shaped in the classic crossbow or serpentine form that was so popular in the early to mid-1700s. What makes this piece stand out from other French Louis XV mantels...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble
Dimensions of the hearth: 93 x 93 cm
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble
Hearth dimensions: 78.5 x 127cm
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Large French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice tall and Large French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel.
The shaped topshelf has a lovely elegant designed profiled edge the frieze it ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Arabescato Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Arabescato Marble
Hearth dimensions: 90 x 101 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with an allegory of the morning.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does n...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique mantel of Paonazzo marble, 19th century, Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
This antique marble chimneypiece is an original 19th Century fireplace mantel from Paris, crafted between 1860 and 1880. Designed in the elegant Louis XV style, this fireplace mantel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV fireback with an Allegory of Peace. The Allegory of Peace is holding an olive branche, symbol for peace, and a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in her ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Large French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780
Located in Soest, NL
The medieval IHS monogram stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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. Opening measurements: 34.6 x 39.8 inch (height x width).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel.
Unique little Louis XV Fireplace mantel in Corton Violine limestone from the area of Burgundy in France. The soft and warm tones makes this...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Striking Breche Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble.
The serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful fl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Breccia 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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Parisian Pompadour Pink Marble Fireplace Surround From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant 19th century French, Parisian, appartement fireplace surround in colourful marble.
Original antique timeless elegancy in great condition. The eye-catcher of a room.
Measurem...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Pink Marble Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in pink marble fireplace dimensions: 79cm x 94cm
topshelf restaured
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$5,077 / item
Louis XV style oak paneling and bookcase including a fireplace mantel.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style oak paneling and bookcase, including an elegant direplace mantel
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is 81 cm / 31,9 inches.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XV fireplace mantel, 18th Century.
This great looking mantel is made from "Rose Liseron" limestone that can be found in the Burgundy region. This mantel was o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$12,200
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Orange Pink Marble Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace fireplace dimensions: 80.5 x 90.5 cm
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful fireplace to place around the chimney.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble
Hearth dimensions: 96 x 94.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Louis XV Hand Carved Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic antique marble mantel. The serpentine apron is decorated with a scrolled fleur di lis motif. Detailed lines highlight the carved panels on the angled vertical suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
An 18th Century Period French Louis XV Breche Viiolette Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large period Louis XV fireplace executed in superior quality Breche Violette marble. The jambs with deep side returns retaining their original brass vents, the front panels canter...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Gray White Carrara Marble Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Gray White Carrara Marble
Hearth dimensions : 88 x 131 cm
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful compact and antique fireplace of Carrara marble from Italy! This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and has 'trois coquilles', a large shell in the middle of the front p...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
$17,322 / item
Louis XV Fireplace in Grey Ardennes Marble Late Eighteenth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV fireplace in grey marble from the Ardennes
Fireplace dimensions: 87.5 x 117cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble.
This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Breccia Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Rance Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Rance marble fireplace dimensions 100.5 x 101cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Grand Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original antique fireplace of the French regency period, 1st half of the 18th century. This piece was installed in a grand salon with a oak pannel wall. The Royal dark marble and deep carving are sign of a luxury home decor...
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Exclusive Mantel of Marbre de Boulogne in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Exclusive and antique fireplace of Marbre de Boulogne. This type of marble comes from France and has a calm appearance with light veins. The mantelpiece is in the style of Louis XV f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$11,975 Sale Price
27% Off
Mantel of White Carrara Marble in Style of Louis XV from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique fireplace in Carrara marble from the 19th century including a plateau of the same marble. This beautifully decorated chimney is in Louis XV style and features 'tr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Fireplace Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style white Carrara marble fireplace circa 1980,
Hearth dimensions: 79 x 94 cm
Restoration on the top shelf
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Elegant mantelpiece made of warm Rouge Royal marble in the style of Louis XV from the 19th century! This charming and graceful mantelpiece has a beautiful scallop in the center and b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$14,037
Large French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for str...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Louis Xv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
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