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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Style: Louis XVI
Antique Marble Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique mantelpiece made of black marble, called Noir de Mazy. This beautiful type of marble comes from Belgium, but is becoming increasingly rare, because the quarries whe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
$11,585 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Veined Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century Louis XVI French veined statuary marble fireplace. The fluted jambs with tapering, half rounded columns inlaid with carved husks, surmounted by finely car...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
18th Century French Louis XVI Dove Grey Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI dove grey marble fireplace, with carved husks to flutes, fluted jambs surmounted by pateras, and carved egg and dart moulding under shelf.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
19th Century French Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A finely carved French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze with foliage to centre panel flanked by diamond motif with rosette to centre, and end blocks of flo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Quality Carrara French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with torch and quiver to centre, carved wreaths and draped flowers. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
19th century Fireplace of Carrara marble - Louis XVI style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful authentic fireplace of Carrara marble from Italy. This 19th century fireplace is richly decorated with ornaments and flutes in the front part and on the legs. A colossal ma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
$12,909 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Noir De Mazy Marble Fireplace from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble! Noir de Mazy marble is an exclusive black Belgian marble that comes from the quarries in Mazy - Belgium. The black marble is also ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
$4,965 Sale Price
20% Off
Good Quality Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner with Insert
Located in London, GB
A good quality Statuary marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The tapering, fluted jambs surmounted by end blocks carved with stiff acanthus leaf, the frieze with cartouche to centre flanked by foliage. Moulded shelf above. With its original decorative cast iron contracoeure insert...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
French Louis XVI St Anne's Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XVI fireplace in Saint Anne des Pyrenees marble with delicate white carvings. The centre panel with hunting scene of wild boar, dogs, birds and flowers. The jambs an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantelpiece
Located in London, GB
A fine quality period French, Louis XVI style limestone fireplace. The stop-fluted frieze with carved centre panel of urn and foliage with moulding below. The jambs with a pair of ta...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
An Impressive 19th Century Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Veined Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century, Louis XVI style chimneypiece in veined statuary marble with impressive and well-cast gilt bronze mounts. The rectangular shelf with rounded ends. The frieze with well...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Statuary Marble, Bronze
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
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
Pair of Gilt Bronze Andirons Signed E. Mottheu, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze andirons signed E. Mottheu, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Bronze
Very Fine Quality French Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace in Light Carrara
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in light Carrara. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre flanked by foliage and belldrop below. The shaped jambs w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Dated 1603
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms dated 1603.
Nice cast iron antique fireback displaying the coat of arms.
Great condition, can be used in a real gas or log fire.
Very...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
Veined Statuario French Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 19th century, circa 1830 French Louis XVI fireplace in veined Statuario marble. The frieze carved with flutes, exquisitely carved to the centre with fruit, flowers and...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary 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
$11,888 / set
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
Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 19th century depicting a vase on a tripod with fire framed by two chimeras supporting baskets of fruit.
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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
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
Long Giltwood Turned Rope Giltwood Dentil Fragment
Located in Nashville, TN
Just shy of 5 foot, this carved wood room dentil fragment is matte gilt and water gilt. Probably salvaged from a paneled room boiserie in very good physical condition. Presents very ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Giltwood
$850 Sale Price
32% Off
Antique fireplace of carrara marble, Louis XVI style, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This antique mantelpiece from the 19th century is made of high-quality Carrara marble from Italy. The Louis XVI-style design is characterized by sleek lines, graceful details and a c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved square paterae. The panelled frieze with leaves and berries. Moulded shelf above....
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
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 Noir de Mazy marble mantel surround in style of XVI, the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th century mantelpiece, made from the rare Noir de Mazy marble, exudes the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style. With its rich black glossy surface and refined ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French cast iron fireplace back or fireback.
Handsome rare themed 18th century French cast iron fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with Etruscan theme.
Can be used in a fire place, in a kitchen as a backsplash, mounted behind a stove or outdoors in a Summer kitchen.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
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
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
Carved French Fireplace with Guilloche Frieze
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XVI style statuary marble fireplace. The guilloche frieze with carved rosettes, flowers and berries throughout, flanked by square paterae to end blocks. T...
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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
Antique fireplace in style of Louis XVI, noir de mazy marble, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This timeless elegant 19th century fireplace is made of the rare marble Noir de Mazy marble, the deep black Belgian marble known for its luxurious appearance. Executed in the refined...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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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 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
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
Pair of Carved Giltwood Sphinx and Griffin Form in Neoclassical Caricature
Located in Nashville, TN
Probably Mdme. Pompadour and Mdme. DuBarry caricatures, popular motif in the 19th century. On coral colored marble bases, and probably of architectural origin. Great color contrast b...
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Mid-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
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
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
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
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XVI "Louis The Last"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, Louis XVI "Louis The Last".
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying the last king of France, Louis XVI, also known as Louis The Last.
Gre...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
Antique 18th Century Door Lock Gilt and Chiseled Bronze, France, Louis XVI
Located in Firenze, IT
This precious lock in mercury-gilt bronze and meticulously chiseled with sphinxes and leaf motifs dates back to the 18th century, Louis XVI period.
It probably served the door of an ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
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
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
Pair Louis XVI Pilasters 19th c
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Louis XVI style (19th Century) off-white and gold painted fluted corner pilasters (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Paint
$4,800 / set
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
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
$604 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Louis XVI Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel in white Carrara marble.
Strong and well profiled stepped topshelf above a finely carved paneled frieze with beautiful laurel leaves flan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara 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
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
$606 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XVI fireplace Mantel
A nice wide and decorative French Louis XVI executed in grey Saint Anne marble with Carr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Style Fireplace of Arabescato Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Antique 19th century fireplace Arabescato marble in the Louis XVI style. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and has beautiful ornaments in the top and on the legs. A beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
$10,526 Sale Price
27% Off
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
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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