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 Mantle of gray marble stone in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique mantelpiece, made of gray marble stone from the 19th century in style of Louis XV, exudes timeless elegance and historic charm. This antique fireplace mantelpiece...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Other
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 Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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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
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Marble
French Marble Fireplace Mantel in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A good quality Rococo Louis XV fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The elegantly shaped frieze with panels and carved foliage to centre and interesting mouldings to jambs. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled frieze with shell to carved centre, with scrollwork throughout, the carved jambs with stiff acanthus leaves...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
"The Tea", Fireback After François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback is 18th century period. A Chinese character serves tea with a small monkey. The decoration is inspired by a drawing by François Boucher (1703-1770).
A fireback of the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Fireback with Atlantes Supporting an Entablature with Fire Vases, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 18th century with two atlantes supporting an entablature with fire vases.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by frieze with carved shell and scrolls. Shaped shelf. Modern.
Measures: Shelf width 1524 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Louis XV Style Fireback Representing the Queen of France Marie Leczinska
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
19th century Louis XV style fireback depicting the French Queen Marie Leczinska. Three similar firebacks are reproduced in Henri Carpentier's book "Plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Antique Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV antique stone fireplace with panelled console jambs supporting the carved scrolled entablature with central shell over scroll...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Stone
20th Century Louis XV Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Louis XV style limestone fireplace, with shell and scrolls to shaped frieze, shaped panelled and fluted jambs, surmounted by serpentine moulded shelf.
Shelf Width: 16...
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20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
A French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped jambs surmounted by shells and scrollwork. The shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 18th century
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive antique marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The size is exceptionally large for a marble fireplace, 203 cm wide! The fireplace has a beautiful scallop in the m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Fireplace of Burgundy Marble Stone in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Burgundian marble stone. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century and features a beautiful scallop in the middle of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Other
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 Louis XV Style Sienna Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XV style Sienna marble fireplace, with carved motif to centre of shaped panelled frieze. Shaped jambs, with serpentine she...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Coat of Arms
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback / backsplash.
Great condition very detailed.
The lion in the crest is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Carved Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped frieze with attractive carved shell to centre, flanked by scrolls, rosettes and shaped panels. Shaped panelled j...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A richly carved Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The flowing frieze with carved shell, flowers and foliage, shaped jambs with scroll and shell to top, leading the floral dro...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XV in French limestone. The gently sweeping serpentine frieze with carved shell to centre, flower paterae and entwined motifs to panelled frieze and curved jambs. Fr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
French Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Carrara
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped, stop fluted jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae. The bowed frieze with matching flutes and moulded shelf above...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara 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
Antique fireplace of carrara marble in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive mantelpiece made of the serene marble Carrara from Italy. This 19th century fireplace in Louis XV style is a real eye-catcher. With graceful lines and detailed fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century French Iron Fireplace Plaque with Putti, Vertical Orientation
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century iron fireplace back channels a Classic romantic motif featuring putti with scrolling filigree in asymmetrical decoration. One putti carries a staff with two serpents...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble.
The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style.
18th century.
Opening measurements: 40 x 58....
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Set of 3 ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style.
Foundry Mark: GH
Projection from wall: 7 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Brass, Bronze
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
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
Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic.
Measures:
1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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 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 of carrara marble in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique mantelpiece of Carrara marble from the 19th century. This mantelpiece is in the style of Louis XV and has a beautiful ornament in the middle of the front part....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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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
Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash.
Has been used well during its live and this shows.
A lot of details have slowly faded and the bottom is missing some pieces.
Woul...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
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Limestone
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
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
Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned sandstone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France.
Subtle decorated frieze combined with perfectly executed elegant swooping lines make this 18th century mas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Sandstone
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very rough but still refined French Louis XV fireplace, this original 18th century fireplace is carved from the finest Lava stone from the Haute- Loire area in France.
This unique...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Lava, Stone
Antique fireplace of carrara marble, big size, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Impressive antique marble fireplace mantel, 190 cm wide, in Louis XV style. Made from high-quality white marble with elegant curves and a detailed central ornament. This wide mantel ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
Pair of French Louis XV Gilt Carved Valances
Located in Queens, 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
A French Louis XV Style Brocatelle Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Spanish Brocatelle marble. The frieze with shell to centre and carved panels. The panelled jambs su...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Title: 18th Century Louis XV Marble de St Remy Fireplace
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Marble de St Remy fireplace, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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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
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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
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Marble
A 19th Century French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped, fluted jambs surmounted by panels and scrollwork, with carved leaves above. The shaped frieze with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Carrara 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
Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century
Located in Made, NL
This special antique fireplace dates back to the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A unique look, because there is only one of it. The warm color scheme of two colors is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Other
Small French Louis XV Style Wood Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A small French Louis XV style wood fireplace. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century. (Photo taken prior to r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Architectural Elements
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Wood
Louis Xv architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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