Louis XV Architectural Elements
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 Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely Belgium red marble fireplace mantel.
This very elegant mantel has a beautiful shaped and profiled topshelf above a shallow paneled ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.
Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in deep black Belgian marble
Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great deep black coloring and friendly decorations.
Nice sculpted shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Belgian Black 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 Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara 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 Architectural Elements
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Breccia 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 Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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 Architectural Elements
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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 Architectural Elements
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Breccia Marble
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 Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
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 Architectural Elements
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Marble
Extraordinair French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer this amazing French louis XIV fireplace mantel.
The mantel is made from striking Italian Bardiglio grey marble, this ni...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
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 Architectural Elements
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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 Architectural Elements
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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 Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique fireplace Sarrancolin Marble 19th century
Located in Made, NL
19th Century Antique Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Experience the timeless elegance of this 19th-century French fireplace mantel, expertly crafted from rare Sarrancolin marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
20th Century French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and clean French Louis XV fireplace mantel from the 20th century.
The lovely shell decorated frieze rests on solid jambs and supports a nice shaped and profiled top shelf.
Some...
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20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France.
This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout.
The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice and unusual shaped French Louis XV fireplace.
Executed in beautiful warm bi colored limestone, this lovely decorative mantel adds true style and French class...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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 Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Fine 18th Century Period French Antique Decorative Fireplace in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is very small French country limestone fireplace surround from the Louis XV period. A delicate surround with great authentic patina and which was installed in a wood pannel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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 Architectural Elements
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Marble
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 Architectural Elements
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Marble
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in deep black Belgian marble
Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great deep black coloring and friendly decorations.
Nice sculpted shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Superb Quality French Louis XV Style Carved Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French Louis XV style carved Sarrancolin marble fireplace, the frieze with centre shell and scrolls, foliage and grapes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French limestone Louis XV fireplace. Inside measurements: 43.7 x 55.5 inch (height x width).
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Suprising Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful and surprising 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style fireplace mantel in white marble.
The perfect dimensions and decorations truly make this mantel stand out.
Lo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely Belgium red marble fireplace mantel.
This very elegant mantel has a beautiful shaped and profiled topshelf above a shallow paneled ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
20th Century French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and clean French Louis XV fireplace mantel from the 20th century.
The lovely shell decorated frieze rests on solid jambs and supports a nice shaped and profiled top shelf.
Some...
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20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique Marble Fireplace, 19th century, Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice and exclusive marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The kind of marble is Griotte Rouge from Belgium.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Seashell Decorated Antique French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France.
The three differently shaped shells are perfectly and true like, executed by a French stone cutter in the 1...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.
Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated.
Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well.
This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt.
Great condition, can b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely soft toned yellow limestone with hints of red.
This subtle French mantel dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.
Some minor overall restorations and damages, le...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble.
This mid-18th century masterpiece has a beautiful molded shelf above a paneled and swooping frieze which is centered by an stylish cartouche and flanked by strong paneled jambs.
The deep glossy sides can be altered for a flush fit...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato mar...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble, Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive antique fireplace made of Carrara marble from Italy! This 19th century fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and richly decorated with various ornaments in the fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Limestone Fireplace, 18th Century Louis XV, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace, 18th century Louis XV, France.
This lovely bi-color limestone fireplace from the Burgundy area in France is very elegant and subtle decorated. Its sim...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XV Antique Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Louis XV rouge royale marble mantel was imported from Europe by Danny Alessandro & Edwin Jackson Mantel Company - a fine mantel dealer that specialized in fireplaces and mantels...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace of Portoro Marble, 19th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Made, NL
A rare antique marble fireplace from ancient Portoro marble from Tuscany. Portoro marble is one of the most elegant Italian marbles. The black background with golden veins ensures lu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XV fireplace mantel from Paris, France.
This bright and friendly pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Breccia Marble
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition.
It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash.
Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely tall and decorative fireback with a depiction of Poseidon holding trident, the sea, four horses and cherubs holding trumpet.
Bottom is rough and has a repair, overall great...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone
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 Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and strong French Louis XV fireplace mantel in limestone.
The amazingly detailed carvings are beautifully executed, the strong lines of the mantels gives it a nice stance....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine and small Turquin Bleu marble fireplace surround in perfect condition perfect for a fine bespoke French style Classic room.
Measures:
148 cm EW 58.27".
111 cm EH 43.70".
1...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Italian Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Italian Florentine giltwood hand carved wall bracket. With feather plume motif.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Wood
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th Century Large Mantle Regence Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace , Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis Regence Transition Louis XV Period Limestone Chi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Pair of 19th Century French Patinated and Silvered Bronze Torchères Floor Lamps
Located in London, GB
Important Pair of Antique Torchères in the Louis XV Manner
Constructed in patinated and silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed with silvered bronze tied cannelures, the tripartite scrolled legs issue columns incorporating addorsed syrinxes, holding reeded Pan pipes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble, Bronze
Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very interesting Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace.
This nice limestone mantel show its age and history.
Saved from a derelict building it stood in the rain for many years before ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Carrara Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A good quality 19th century French Louis XV Carrara fireplace. The panelled frieze with heavily carved leafwork and foliage throughout. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
19th century Fireplace of Carrara marble - Louis XV style
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful fireplace of white Carrara marble from the 19th century. Carrara marble originally comes from Italy, from the town of Carrara. This city is also called the city of mar...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Experience Timeless Opulence: 19th Century Belgian Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace from Brussels. Step into the grandeur of the 19th century with our exquisite antique fireplace haili...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Sumptuous Emperador Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in rich brown Emperador marble. The panelled frieze with carved shell to cen...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace mantelpiece made of Carrara marble from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV. Equipped with a beautiful ornament in the middle and also beautiful orn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Impressive 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique fireplace of Saint Anna marble, a beautiful rustic kind of marble with light veins. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Set of Three Magnificent 9 Ft 8” French 18th Century Painted Chateau Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning set of three almost 10 feet tall, monumental early French panels that were removed from an important chateau in France. These large panels are in the Louis XV style and show...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Wood
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality period 18th century Louis XV limestone fireplace. The paneled jambs with stiff leaves to bases, the carved frieze with flow...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by carved frieze with shell and foliage to centre. Unusual centre carving. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Black Marble Fireplace, Noir de Mazy, Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique Noir de Mazy fireplace from Belgium. Very nice with the coquille in the middle of the front and on both sides of the legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Fireback from the 19th Century with a Shield Decorated with a Sunflower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback from the 19th century with a shield decorated with a sunflower.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
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 Architectural Elements
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Marble
Louis Xv architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV architectural elements 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 architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium 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 $380 and tops out at $297,298 while the average work can sell for $14,019.