Louis XVI Architectural Elements
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Style: Louis XVI
Color: Brown
French Louis XVI Style Breche Violette Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style breche Violette marble fireplace. The shaped, scrolled jambs with carved square paterae above. The bowed frieze with flutes throughout and shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone.
One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit.
It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece.
It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina.
This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Sandstone
Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style painted and giltwood architectural pilaster columns.
Lovely pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style hand carved, paint...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice 19th century Louis XVI fireplace mantel from Paris.
The moulded shelf sits above a paneled frieze adorned by acanthus paterae endblocks on both sides. These endblocks rest on beautifully tapered stop fluted jambs above rectangular plain footblocks.
Topshelf and frieze have been shortened and professionally braced, overall lovely condition.
Great piece, ready to be shipped and installed.
Can be supplied with marble hearth.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Parisian Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI "Demi Lune" style fireplace mantel.
This Parisian Louis XVI fireplace mantel is the perfect mix of simple and strong profiled elements.
Executed in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Rustic French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Rustic French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Limestone.
This lovely mantel, made from an open structured French limestone, has an r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel.
A nice style correct Louis XVI Fireplace from Paris in France.
The profiled topshelf h...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Mantel from Breche d'Alep Marble of France, Louis XVI Style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of the marble type Breche d'Alep. A fireplace with a warm color scheme, sleek lines with fluting on the front part and legs. This mantle dates from the 19...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Tall Pair of Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Wall Trophies or Appliques
Located in Nashville, TN
Presents very well, each trophy( possibly a grand tour souvenir ) of matte lemony gilt with water gilt accents. The set an allegory to Arts, music , sciences, and architecture, Of c...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Wood
Petite French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A petite French limestone fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The jambs with tapering stop-fluted pilasters, the frieze with central panel flanked by carved paterae. Scalloped shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Very Fine Louis XVI Breche Violette Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI Breche Violette marble fireplace. The carved frieze with c-scrolls throughout, with carved bellflower to centre. The ja...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Early 20th Century French Wall Gilt Wood Ornament
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French wall gilt wood ornament.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
Enjoyable Antique Fireplace Mantel, Louis XVI Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Pleased to offer this enjoyable antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
Lovely decorative French Louis XV fireplace mantel in decorative soft toned colorful marble.
The pleasantly color...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Breccia Marble
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Architectural Corinthian Columns, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style carved walnut and gilt-cast Gesso Architectural Corinthian columns. The slender carved walnut column resting on a square plin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Gesso, Walnut
Antique Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone.
This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Tall, Elegant Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Tall, elegant Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
This lovely mantelpiece wears its patina with grace, the leftover paint, missing chips and minor dings all add to it.
Perfect to be buil...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel in Brocatello Marble
Located in London, GB
A French 19th century, Louis XVI style antique fireplace mantel in Spanish Brocatello marble. The slightly bowed frieze with continuous finger fluted decoration. The canted jambs with vertical flutes surmounted by carved flower heads.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Pair of Pedestals with Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
NI 407 A very fine pair of pedestals with alabaster bases ( bases 15 1/2" x 15 1/2") shaft is faux Sienna marble price $2750 each,
NI457 A magnificent pair of hand carved alabaster ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Alabaster
Breche Violette Fireplace with Decorative Ormolu
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The scrolled, stop-fluted jambs adorned with acanthus leaf Ormolu, surmounte...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Breccia Marble
White Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Louis XVI style white marble fireplace, with panelled and beaded frieze, tapering half round fluted columns with carved acanthus leaf capitals. A copy of an earlier...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Louis XVI Fireplace in Serravezza Breccia Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XVI marble fireplace in striking Serravezza Breccia marble. The fluted frieze with carved square paterae to end blocks, the jambs with finely carved acant...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Breccia Marble
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Altar Pedestal
Located in Birmingham, AL
Wonderful 18th century French Louis period XVI carved tabletop giltwood altar pedestal with garland and foliate motifs. Used for the display of a saint...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Pavonazzo Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Louis XVI style antique fireplace in Italian Pavonazzo marble. The stop fluted jambs surmounted by carved panels with flowers and tied ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Louis XVI Style French Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by frieze with carved arrow and musical instrument. Moulded shelf above.
Measurements:
Shelf ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Panel or Overdoor Fragment
Located in Nashville, TN
Rope turned pattern with water and matte gilding .Nicks , chips and minor losses and subsequent touchups. Red bole bleeding through gilding in places.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Wood
Antique Sandstone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Sandstone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
A nice soft toned French Louis XVI Fireplace mantel in a Fine quality sandstone.
The paneled frieze is ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Sandstone
Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) walnut and gilt trimmed filigree railing with gilt cupid holding torch and wreath back (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Walnut
18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original library fireplace mantel out of a wood pannel room in a porfier stone/marble from the Louis XVI period. Straight lines for a timely interior. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Petite Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A petite Louis XVI style fireplace in a variegated sienna marble. The shaped jambs with flutes inlaid with brass ormolu, surmounted by square ormolu paterae. The frieze with fluting,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Siena Marble
Two 18th Century Architectural Fragment Panels With Putties
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 18th Century painted architectural fragment panels with putties, one of the panels has Louis Seize decorations
The panels were ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Wood
French Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI Rouge Royale and inlaid dark green marble fireplace, with panelled tapering jambs, surmounted by scroll capitals and mould...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century French Country Chique Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a perfect fireplace surround for a paneled room. The mantel (fireplace) has a nice patina and very deep jambs. It is in great condition and not broken. A different element fo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
French Louis XVI Style Spanish Brocatelle Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XVI style Spanish Brocatelle marble fireplace, with plain moulded panelled frieze and side blockings, fluted jambs. Breakfr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Elegant Antique Fine French Hard Stone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XVI style fireplace is in burgundy hard stone; it has a very nice patina and is in top condition. It has a wood acajou look. The hardness and the polish of the stone refle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Fior di Pesco Marble Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style fireplace in attractive Fleur de Pecher marble. The panelled frieze with stop fluted centre, carved square paterae surmounted by breakfront shelf. The shaped bracketed jambs with panels and flutes. Translated as Peach Tree Flower, Fior di Pesco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Stone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style limestone fireplace. The shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved square paterae. The frieze with carved handed C-scroll surmounted by bre...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
19th Century Classic Rich French Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wild eyecatcher. The marble is very colored, royal and rich. The fireplace surround is in perfect condition! It is in the Louis XVI style.
Measures:
136 cm EW 53,54"
109 cm EH 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI limestone fireplace, with carved centre motif dated 1777, and stars to frieze, plain jambs surmounted by shaped brackets. The frieze with polished me...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
18th Century Fine French Marble Stone Classic Country Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Stone designed by nature still carrying some nice patina. This original fireplace surround is from Corton, near Dijon; its French Burgundy marble stone is very typical of the region....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Ornately Carved French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An unusually ornately carved French limestone fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The panelled jambs with gently shaped acanthus leaves surmounted by square carved end blockings. The f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Rustic, 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI stone fireplace with sunburst centre blocking, and shaped fluted jambs.
Measures:
Shelf Width: 1550 mm 61 in
O...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Period Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive petite period Louis XVI stone fireplace. The shaped jambs with stop flutes to base, the panelled frieze with cartouche to centre with carved square rosette end blocks. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine fireplace surround is finely carved in hard stoned and bears a lovely patina. The ancient surfaces reflects the light of the room.
It is a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
18th Century French Louis XVI Brocatelle Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century (circa 1770) French Louis XVI Brocatelle marble fireplace with panelled frieze with circle to centre, fluted jambs surmounted by s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century French Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Mantel, Louis XVI Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround is from Corton, near Dijon; its French bicolor Burgundy hard stone is very typical of the region. The fronton and the jambs are one solid block. This...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique French Chimneypiece of Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Brocatello marble chimneypiece of good color of Louis XVI style with rectangular shelf above the plain inset frieze which is flanked by square blockings carved ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace in Opulent Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
The deep color of the marble reflect the wealth and power of the original owner. This original antique fireplace surround is from the Louis XVI period. This is a very unique and comm...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Fireplace in Light Pavonazza Marble
Located in London, GB
A petite French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in light Pavonazza marble. The panelled jambs with finely carved bell drops with intertwined foliage, surmounted by scaled brackets. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Louis XVI Style Sarrancolin Marble Mantel
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style Sarrancolin marble fireplace, with shaped fluted frieze and jambs, and nicely carved round statuary paterae to end blocking...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Period 18th Century Louis XVI Stone Mantel with Greek Key Motif
Located in London, GB
An attractive period 18th century Louis XVI stone fireplace. The fluted frieze with Greek key centre panel, beneath moulded shelf. The bracket shaped j...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Sarrancolin French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Sarrancolin French Louis XVI style marble fireplace, with finely carved Statuary marble inlaid panels of, classical scene of reclini...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century Stone antique Fireplace Mantel Built in the Louis XVI Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround is in very good condition. It has some wonderful carving including a very pretty medallion on the front; it would look splendid in a paneled room.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique Wood Fireplace Mantel 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Special wooden castle fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis XVI. This fireplace is beautiful in shape and also has beautiful details in t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Oak
Perfect Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Tall, elegant Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
This lovely mantelpiece is crisp and lovely decorated through out.
very nice warm and soft toned limestone.
Great overhanging frieze s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Louis Xvi architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI 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 $410 and tops out at $500,000 while the average work can sell for $14,215.
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