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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Louis XV
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
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
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Mantle Surround of Solid Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice solid marble fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV. This fireplace has a scallop in the middle of the front part and beautiful shapes. A fireplace with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France
Lovely modest Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France.
This French limestone comes from the burgundy area, it is unique because of its col...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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 marble.
This soft white toned I...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble, Marble
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
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 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
French 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace mantel in red marble
A very attractive and well-proportioned French Louis XV fireplace, in Belg...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century Fireplace of Saint Anna Marble from Belgium, in Louis XV Style
Located in Made, NL
18th century antique fireplace of Saint Anna marble from Belgium! A beautiful grey/black marble with light veins! A fireplace with round shapes and a scallo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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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 Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Cornucopia
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia
ALIS-0008.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Wood
Imposing Period Louis XV Carved Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An imposing period Louis XV carved limestone fireplace. The panelling jambs surmounted by shaped frieze carved with scrolls and leaf work to centre. Shaped, moulded shelf above. Stil...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble.
The opulence and size of this monumental mantel are as impressive...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Striking Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A striking Sarrancolin marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled jambs surmounted by shaped, panelled frieze and moulded shelf ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and exclusive antique fireplace of Saint Remy marble from Belgium. This type of marble has a warm color nuance and the beautiful chiseled ornaments give this fireplace...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Very special antique fireplace of bi-color marble stone. This marble stone gives a unique color to the fireplace. It is a unique fireplace in our col...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Other
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful imposing antique fireplace of marble stone. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A mantle with beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing the Goddess Diana Bathing
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely French cast iron Louis XV / Rococo fireback showing Goddess Diana bathing.
Diana is the Goddess of modest hunting, she only kills what she can ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
19th Century Mantel Piece in Style of Louis XV of Blue Fleuri Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of Blue Fleuri marble! This fireplace is in Louis XV style and has a scallop in the middle. The fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in good ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Elegant Walnut French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Walnut
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
Materials
Marble
Carved French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A carved French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked by scrolled foliage. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
Materials
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
Materials
Limestone
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
Elegant Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice French Louis XV fireplace in Buxy limestome.
This grayish fossilized stone has a lovely soft toned color suitable for almost every interior.
The elegant lines and simple b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Wood
Beautiful 19th Century Massive Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive massive marble fireplace from the 19th century. This fireplace is special for its massive marble and perfect proportions. The shell in the middle, the beautiful l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
Materials
Breccia Marble
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
Materials
Limestone
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
18th Century LXV Classic French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has a very nice central LXV motif and a richly carved front. A classic Louis XV decorative country fireplace. The limestone is a bicolor from the Burgundy reg...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Stone
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
Materials
Limestone
Louis XV Style Grey Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Louis XV style grey marble fire place mantel.
In the 20th century the top surface was replaced with a new piece of 13 x 195 cm (5.11 x 76.7 in).
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
French Provencale Fireplace in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A French Provençale Louis XV style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The carved, shaped jambs surmounted by panelled frieze with carved cartouche to centre. Moulded shelf above. G...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in a striking black marble with orange/gold veining. The panelled frieze with car...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique 18th Century Cast Iron French Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique 18th century cast iron French fireback.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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
Materials
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
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
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Antique Fireplace in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique marble stone fireplace! A very special item because of the color. This is a color that we don't see often and that makes this antique fireplace unique. This firepla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Other
Pair of French Louis XV Gilt Carved Valances
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt carved valance pelmet with floral trim and center scroll design (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
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
Materials
Marble
Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A 19th century statuary marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped, fluted jambs surmounted by scrolled shells, the frieze with central cartouche flanked by leaf work. Shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A French marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped jambs with stiff acanthus leaves surmounted by carved bellflowers, scrollwork and foliage. The frieze with cartouche to c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
Heavily Carved French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A heavily carved 19th century statuary white marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The jambs with stiff acanthus leave to the base, surmounted by bell flowers and scrollwork. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash.
Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash.
Great patina and nice patina.
Sold by Schermerhorn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble. The jambs with stiff acanthus leaves to base, surmounted by carved shell and scroll work. The panelled frieze with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
19th Century French Limestone Chimneypiece in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled, carved frieze with cartouche to centre, the shaped jambs with stop-flutes and panels. Shaped shelf. Goo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th century, Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Charming antique marble fireplace of Griotte rouge de Belgique. This fireplace is from the 18th century in the style of Louis XV.
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace, Noir De Mazy, Louis XV, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful 'Noir de Mazy' fireplace. Noir de Mazy is black marble and comes from Belgium. This type of marble is becoming increasingly rare, because the quarries in Belgium are almo...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
Materials
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.
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