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.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Louis XVI
Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantle in Blue Turquin & Statuary Marbles
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XVI style chimney piece of blue turquin and white statuary marbles. The white frieze with a central vase of flowers flanked by suspen...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Black and Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice sized and decorative Dutch mantel.
The deep polished black "Noir de Mazy" marble combined with striking red "Griotte" marble makes this stylish mantel really stand out.
This could work really well in a modern, contemporary and a Classic interior. Prefect usable dimensions.
Great original condition, can be sold with black marble flooring...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Griotte Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Grey Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An early 19th/ late 18th century Dutch fireplace mantel in the Louis XVI manner.
The nice mantel has great proportions and is wonderfully decorated in "V.O.C." style.
It superbly c...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman admiring herself in a mirror.
Great condition, can be used in a rea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
An unusually high mid 19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara marble. The delicately carved shaped frieze with floral guilloche pattern, oval patera to centre and sw...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
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
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror.
Great condition, can be used in a real gas or l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
Exquisite Classic French Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine Louis XVI antique fireplace surround in French limestone is in great condition.
Original and one of a kind mantle, a real work of art, with floral details on the front of ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Vintage Classy White Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French Classic 18th century period limestone fireplace surround. This reclaimed delicate Louis XVI style fits different timeless interior design concepts. The wear on the surface com...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The fluted, shaped jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae, the panelled frieze with moulded shelf above.
Measures: Shelf ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Rustic Period Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic period Louis XVI stone fireplace. The shaped jambs with stop-flutes, surmounted by guilloche pattern above. The frieze with fluted centre plaq...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash showing a woman holding mirror.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror.
Great condition, can be used in a real...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
Good Quality Period French Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality period French Louis XVI fireplace. The shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by square carved paterae. The frieze with panels ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Fine Quality French Statuario Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Statuario marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The tapering jambs with carving throughout surmounted by carved capitals featuring cartouche and foliage. The...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
Good Quality French Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality French limestone Louis XVI fireplace of small scale. The jambs with tapering raised-and-fielded panels and beading, the fr...
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Mid-18th 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
Beautiful 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplace from Chateau de la Gesse
Located in Made, NL
Important early 19th Century antique fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble with quiver-shaped columns and gilt bronze ornaments.
Its original provenance is Chateau de la Gesse - Boul...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique French Limestone Fireplace, Style Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful antique limestone fireplace in the style of Louis XVI, 19th century! The front part has two rosettes and one round element in the middle. The two surfaces in the front...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Antique Fireback, Small and Decorative
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nicely decorated gem of a fireback or backsplash, displaying a monkey and cat playing in a fireplace mantel.
Hollow casted so its relatively light, would make a great wall decor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
19th Century Carrara Marble Fireplace of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in Carrara marble from the 19th century! This fireplace is in Louis XVI style and comes from Paris. The mantelpiece has charming ornaments and decorations...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Mantel Piece in Style of Louis XVI of Gray Marble Stone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of gray marble stone. A fireplace in Louis XVI style with elegant ornaments in the top and beautiful lines on the legs. This fireplace dates from the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Other
19th Century Marble Mantel in Style of Louis XVI of Levanto Marble from Toscane
Located in Made, NL
Exclusive antique marble fireplace with 19th century pillars! A beautiful mantle in our collection, with beautiful lines and ornaments, in the style of Louis XVI. The marble type is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century, French Hard Stone Louis XVI Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fronton is one solid piece of burgundy hard stone. This is a beautiful original petite fireplace surround in a Pink hard stone/marble. Perfect for...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
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
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
Fine Quality Breche Violette Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved square paterae...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Breccia Marble
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
18th Century Fine Royal French Saracolin Marble Vintage Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 18th century Royal French Saracolin marble fireplace surround is from the Louis XVI period. It has rounded corners and an exceptionally rich...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
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
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
Louis XVI Style White and Green Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century Louis XVI style white and green marble fireplace mantel.
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18th 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
18th Century Antique Fireplace of Gray Marble Stone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very exclusive antique fireplace made of gray marble stone! This fireplace has an authentic look due to the color scheme and shape. The fireplace dates from the 18th century and is i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Other
Fine French White 18th Century Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a bespoke original antique French fireplace mantel (fireplace) in white statuary marble from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. Exquisite carving. It is still in great condition and ready to be installed. A vintage mantlepiece...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Fireback or Backsplash Showing a Three Star Commander
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice sized cast iron fireback showing a three star commander surrounded with clovers.
Great original patina, nice condition.
Ready to be installed i...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Berlin Iron
18th Century Fine European Vintage Bicolor Stone Wide Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide French Louis XVI period, 18th century original stylish fireplace surround. The Burgundy bicolor hard stone/marble reflects the light in the room. The surround has quite unique...
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Late 18th 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
Louis XVI Style Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved frieze featuring tied leaves. Moulded shelf above.
Shelf Width: 1335 mm 52 1/...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Antique Square Louis XVI Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great square antique cast iron fireback showing a female drinking.
Excellent condition, great dimension.
Can be used in a fireplace or as backsplash.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
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
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
18Th Century French Grand Interior Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This museum quality mantel in griotte marble is one of a kind. Its exceptional condition. The rich color will make it the focal point of any room. A great piece for a connoisseur of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Griotte 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
Grand Vintage Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A state of the art antique mantle in Gris St-Anne marble from the Louis XVI period transition, 18th century.
The fronton and jambs are decorated with its original bijouterie in bras...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Burgundy Blue-Grey Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a 18th century original antique fireplace surround made out of a blue-grey Burgundy hard stone. It was built in the Louis XVI period. It consists of three solid blocks of sto...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
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
Carved French Louis XVI Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style pure white marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with carved garland and ribbon centre with trailing leaves and beading either side, the jambs with carved acan...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century Carved Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped jambs with flutes throughout, surmounted by square carved paterae. Panelled frieze, surmounted by plain shelf. A restra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental Dutch mantelpiece from the 19th century.
Beautiful deep black Belgian marble with green ("vert de mere") details, very decorative.
Great usable dimensions.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
French Louis XVI Style Antique Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in light Carrara marble. The shaped frieze with carved oval paterae to centre and beading throughout. The jambs with carved acanthus l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
18th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble from Bruges
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unique original vintage fireplace surround is composed of Bleu Turquin marble with White Statuary marble. Its provenance is a Bruges Patrician house. It is off the end of the 18...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
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 Country Vintage Fireplace in Grez Stone with Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a museum quality piece! This amazing grez-stone Louis XVI period fireplace surround with rounded corner has unusual patina. This mantel dates from the 18th century. It is spl...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
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 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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