Louis XIV Architectural Elements
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle chimney surround Los Angeles CA . Rare 18th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from Provence. Under Louis XIV, everything is ful...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Louis XIV Style White and Veined White Cultured Cast-Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century.
Measures:
Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm)
Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm)
Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm)
Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm)
Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm)
Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm)
Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Cultured marble...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Columns Architectural Elements Decorative
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Garden Column Architectural Elements Decorative . Nicely hand carved late 18th century single stone columns sitting on Square Base pedestal shape at th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This rare, large 18th century Louis XIV mantelpiece from Leuven (Belgium) is realized in three different types of marble:
Noir de Mazy - The black marble from Belgium.
Rouge Roya...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Extremely Rare Dutch "Smuiger" Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Extraordinary Dutch Louis XIV Smuiger, executed in Gris d'Ardenne marble.
This chimneypiece was made circa 1700 for a small farmers residence in Haarlem.
Simple but beautiful cur...
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
French, Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XIV style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with good carving of flowers and foliage, with ribbons and quiver below initialed centre circular plaque. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel with Trumeau
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice warm colored antique French Louis XIV from the 18th century.
The monumental trumeau mantel came from a modest Chateau in the middle of France, during the end of the 19th...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great French Louis XIV piece in warm limestone, 19th century.
Overall good, original condition.
Ready to be shipped and installed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround . Gorgeous antique Hand Carved limestone fireplace from Provence. 18th century Louis XIV cheminee trumeau mantle...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Monumental 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large and imposing Dutch mantelpiece in beautiful Rouge Royal marble.
This 18th century masterpiece was created for one of Amsterdam´s historical canal houses
Subtle shaped and...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country hard limestone fireplace mantel which is specially commissioned for a vigneron, a person who cultivates grapes for wine making. The hardness of the stone reflects the ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Exceptional 18th Century Carved Giltwood Door
Located in New Orleans, LA
Period Louis XIV carved giltwood bow front door. The door is mounted on a piece of wood to preserve its original condition.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century! The elegant fireplace has beautiful ornaments in the front part and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Authentic French Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Griotte Marble
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior.
Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Fascinating 18th Century Dutch Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This imposing Dutch fireback is created in beautiful dark bleu/grey Belgian marble.
The sculpted profiles and curving lines show the true quality of a 18th century stonecutter.
This ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Unique Antique Fireback, Mermaids Holding a Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback showing a very detailed crest surrounded by mermaids with mirrors.
Mermaids with a mirror are a symbol of the moon which speaks of a reflective....
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Grand and Timeless Beige French Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround.
Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design.
Measures:
181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Strong French Beige Hard Limestone Decorative Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Strong French Beige hard limestone decorative fireplace.
Easy on the touch this French 18th century period fireplace reflects the light into the room.
A great mantle for great time...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This plain simple however chic country fireplace surround is in bicolor stone and comes from the Burgundy region.
The straight lines in the solid blocks...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
19th Century Fine Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Cosy Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm color hard stone vintage French fireplace mantel from the city of Beaune in the Louis XIV manner of the 19th century. This is a perfect piece to create a cosy corner. The back c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Impressive Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
An impressive Louis XIV style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The stop fluted and panelled jambs surmounted by arched, panelled frieze. Moulded shelf above. A substantially deep...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
18 Century French Cosy Grand Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a strong original European fireplace surround in dark brown hard stone. The baguette details are a sign of wealth. The mantel (fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique Wellhead
Located in Made, NL
18th Century Antique Well-Head
Product Description
This remarkable antique well-head is an exquisite example of 18th Century craftsmanship. Made from high-quality French limestone, it showcases intricate carvings and timeless elegance in the Louis XIV style. Originating from Paris, France, and dated between 1760 and 1780, this wellhead is a true piece of history and artistry. Its provenance and perfect condition make it an exceptional find for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with beautiful lines. This fireplace is from the 19th century and in the style of Louis XIV. A nice compact fireplace with a rustic look.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Palatial Sienna Marble Over Door Ornament
Located in Atlanta, GA
A palatial sienna marble over door ornament, depicting horns of plenty pouring fruits and flowers. At the center oval shield with cresting, Italy, circa ...
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1860s Italian Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Siena Marble
White French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century french limestone fireplace Mantel. It features a rectangular shelf above and frieze with decorative flower on both side...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
A Magnificent French Cast Iron Balcony, now converted to console.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Superb French Cast iron balcony, Renaissance style, attributed to Val D'Osné foundry cooperative in Paris, with trilage sides, female images, lions and ...
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1880s French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Campan Melange Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV Campan Melange marble fireplace. The paneled jambs with scrolls to top, surmounted by frieze featuring carved cartouche to centre. Shaped shelf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Pair of Italian 19th Century Louis XIV Style Marble Balustrades
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular true pair of Italian 19th century Louis XIV st. marble balustrades. Each is raised on a straight mottled Gris St. Anne marble base. Black Belgian marble columns support each side with a white Carrera marble façade with intricately carved and inlaid marble rosettes...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
White Marble Fireplace in the Transitional French LXIV / LXV Style
Located in London, GB
A white marble fireplace in the transitional French LXIV / LXV style. The shaped, panelled frieze with heavy inner moulding and elegant, shaped jambs below. Moulded shelf above. Mid ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireplace of French Limestone, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV, this is characterized by beautiful lines and o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Fireback with the arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608. It bears the motto: "DOMINUS MIHI ADJUTOR". A similar fireback, bearing the same date, is kept in the Arlon Museum and is reproduced in the book "Plaques de cheminées...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Chique French Royal Brêche Violet Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Ready for either classic or timeless Chique interior design. The colors works well with contemporary and modern high end art work. This original fireplace surround has lots of charac...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An imposing pair of gilt bronze mounted rouge marble urns featuring oval medallions with classical scenes issuing on both sides gilt bronze garlands ending on both sides on two side ...
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Late 20th Century Polish Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique cast iron fireback with Metz city coat of arms
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
With large dimensions, this antique fireback was made during the 18th century. Against a background of architectural ruins, the arms of the town of Metz are featured: "mid silver and...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
19th Century Louis XIV Style Stone antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This pretty stone fireplace surround is from the 19th Century; it was styled after the Louis XIV period. It has had some restoration work done on its legs.
Measures:
106 cm EW 41,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Large Antique French Plaster Pot A Feu Urn on Faux Marble Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1800s, this imposing French plaster pot a feu (“fire pot”) has been paired with a wooden pedestal that features a well-done orange and brown ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Plaster, Wood, Paint
Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Bespoke Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is a real treasure. It is an Italian chimney piece from the Veneto region in Italy. It has a great patina and perfect proportions. It is a one of a kind. The ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
French Small Antique Hard Limestone Designed by Nature Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is from the town of Clos Vougeot in the Burgundy region of France. Its violet colored veins are very decorative and representative of the region. Designed by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional bicolor hard stone original antique fireplace surround from the south of France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique Limestone Fireplace from France, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stylish French Louis XIV Style fireplace mantel.
The soft toned golden limestone and the simple lines makes this a true eyeca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Pair of 18th Century Carved Wall Consoles
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Wood
18th Century Original French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original Louis XIV fireplace surround in limestone with nice curves. The jambs are unusual expressive. This is a rather clean element however underwent some restorations.
Measures:
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration
Located in Marseille, FR
Wrought iron lantern decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Made in the purest tradition of forge masters of the 19th century without welding or screws. These lanterns have been...
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1990s Russian Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Period 18th Century French Louis XIV Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by elegantly shaped frieze and shelf. Still at original depth, but could be reduced if necessary....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century. In the centre of a frame are the main arms, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Mantel Piece of French Limestone from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in the style of Louis XIV. The original patina of this fireplace from the 19th century is still present with this mantel (fireplace). A characteristic fir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century Fireplace of Noir de Mazy Marble in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV and has beautiful ornate orna...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Transitional Louis XIV/XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality copy of an 18th century French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and l...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace / mantel piece, circa 1730
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace/mantel piece, circa 1730.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Period Transitional Louis XIV/XV Fireplace in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A period transitional Louis XIV/XV fireplace in walnut. The panelled jambs and frieze with chamfered shelf above. French, early 18th century. Not overly restored to maintain rustic f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Walnut
Fireback of the Farewell of the King of Spain with the King of France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback illustrate the farewell between the King of Spain, Philip V and the King of France, Louis XIV. A ribbon with the inscription "The farewell ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Louis Xiv architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $716 and tops out at $89,500 while the average work can sell for $10,625.