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Louis XV Andirons

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
Pair of French Empire Louis XV Style Acorn and Swag Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Empire Louis XV Style Acorn and Swag Brass Andirons. Measure 5" in width, 9.5" in depth and 13" in height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of French Empire Louis XV Style Acorn and Swag Brass Andirons
Pair of French Empire Louis XV Style Acorn and Swag Brass Andirons

Pair of French Empire Louis XV Style Acorn and Swag Brass Andirons

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia

Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons. Large finials made of patinated bronze over scrolled iron feet. South of France, circa 1760.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons.
Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons.

Pair of 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Andirons.

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,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century

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...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair Patinated Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons, Chenets Antique Louis XV

Pair Patinated Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons, Chenets Antique Louis XV

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...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair
French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair

French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Putti Children Chenet, Pair

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons

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...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Other, Iron

Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo
Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo

Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo

Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze gold plated Louis XV style Andiron set with Cherub Motif.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif
Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif

Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
By Bouhon Frères 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural chenets (Andirons), each depicting a classically draped reclining figure, one male holding a Hammer and the othe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets by Bouhon Frers

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze chenets. The finely chased whimsical ormolu andirons, each surmounted with a...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each elegant andiron is raised by a wonderfully executed ground and rock like base with a large most dec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base. (priced as pair).       
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze chenets (andirons), each with a scrolled design raised with plinths, Paris, circa 1880-1890. Measures: Length: 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets
Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons

Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair

Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome pair of small scale French Rococo style bronze chenets, the base depicting a male face with flowing hair, perhaps a portrait of Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons

Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons

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...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet with Children
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet with Children

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet with Children

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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous pair of Louis XV style d'ore bronze chenets; one cast with the figure of a seated boar, the other a running stag, each amidst oak branches and acanthus, above pierced scroll...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets
Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets

Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Louis XV style chenets, circa 1850. Highly ornamental, monumental casting of a young boy and girl. Measurements: 19.75'' W x 35'' D x 15'' H.
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets, circa 1850
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets, circa 1850

Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets, circa 1850

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and silver plated bronze chenets, each surmounted by a triton blowing a seashell Horn, resting on a pierced roca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Chenets

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.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Marvelous Pair of Chinoiserie Louis XV Dore Bronze Chenets
Marvelous Pair of Chinoiserie Louis XV Dore Bronze Chenets

Marvelous Pair of Chinoiserie Louis XV Dore Bronze Chenets

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Cherub Angel Chenet Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique pair of French Louis XV style Cherub Chenet Andirons. Items feature finely cast bronze details, adorable cherubs, fine acanthus scrollwork, quality craftsmanship and great st...
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20th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Cherub Angel Chenet Andirons
Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Cherub Angel Chenet Andirons

Antique Pair of French Louis XV Style Cherub Angel Chenet Andirons

Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Chenet / Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Chenet / Andirons
Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Chenet / Andirons

Pair of French Louis XV Style '19th Century' Chenet / Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Female Bust Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore scroll design andirons with bust of woman. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Female Bust Andirons
Pair of Louis XV Female Bust Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Female Bust Andirons

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 ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century

Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons
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...
Category

1750s French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons
Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Chenets Andirons

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Fire Fender
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt bronze chenets & fire fender with scrolling foliate detail (chenets: 16¼"w x 6"d x 16¾"h)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Fire Fender
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Fire Fender

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Fire Fender

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Cupid Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Victorian (19th Century) gilt bronze draped cupid figural andirons (chenets) on base. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Cupid Andirons
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Cupid Andirons

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Cupid Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Monkey Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (20th Century) bronze dore andirons with monkey playing musical instruments. (PRICED AS Pair)
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20th Century French Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Monkey Andirons
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Monkey Andirons

Pair of Louis XV Bronze Monkey Andirons

Pair of 19th c. Bronze Dore Sphinx Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of nineteenth century French Louis XV style andirons composed of bronze dore in the form of adapted Egyptian sphinxes.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Andirons

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th c. Bronze Dore Sphinx Andirons
Pair of 19th c. Bronze Dore Sphinx Andirons

Pair of 19th c. Bronze Dore Sphinx Andirons

Louis Xv andirons for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV andirons for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage andirons created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV andirons made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original andirons, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, and Frédéric - Eugène Piat. 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 andirons differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $267 and tops out at $27,995 while the average work can sell for $2,100.

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