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
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
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
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
Antique fireplace in style of Louis XVI, 19th century, carrara marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace from the 19th century in Louis XVI style, made of high-quality Carrara marble. This antique fireplace is straight in shape, characterized by its straight ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Petite Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic yet charming French Louis XVI stone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze and jambs with foliage throughout. Directoire period, early 19th c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Stone
Pair of Gilded Wood Half Capitals
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare and very useful in a renovation; but they are so beautiful that they could simply be placed con a bookshelf. I would like them included in the structure of a library or above ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Fruitwood
19th Century French Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace. The frieze with carved foliage and swirling paterae throughout, with winged beasts and urn to centre. The jambs with shaped panel s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Statuary Marble French Louis XVI Style Mantel
Located in London, GB
An elegant and good quality 19th century (circa 1840) French Louis XVI Statuary marble fireplace, with bowed frieze with guilloche carving. Round paterae above shaped jambs. Shelf le...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary 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
Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century French Louis XVI statuary marble fireplace, the frieze delicately carved with running frieze of foliage and berries with urn centre. Fluted jambs with car...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary 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
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
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
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
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
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
Unusual 19th Century, French XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual and nicely carved 19th century (circa 1840) French XVI style Carrara marble fireplace. The frieze with scrolled foliage. The shaped jambs with ac...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
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 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
Antique Louis XVI Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
In veined statuary marble with typical straight lines and symmetrical sculptured decoration, French, 18th century.
With rectangular moulded shelf above the frieze which is carved with scrolling, flowering acanthus. The jambs in the form of tapering consoles, with rounded bracket shaped shoulders capped by rectangular blockings delicately carved with more acanthus, symbolic of Imperial Rome...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Statuary 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
A French Marble Fireplace in Breche Rose de Lez Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French marble fireplace in Breche Rose de Lez marble. The bowed frieze and jambs carved with flowers, fruit and leaf work throughout. Bowed shelf above. The outgrounds with original antiqued brass vents...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Statuary Marble Louis XVI Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality statuary marble antique fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The panelled jambs surmounted by carved rosette paterae, the frieze with swags, drapery and foliage to centr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
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
French Louis XVI Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A particularly fine quality late 18th French Louis XVI Statuary marble fireplace. The frieze delicately carved with leaves and foliage, full round tapered and carved columns to jambs...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
French Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century French Louis XVI fireplace in Statuary marble. The tapering stop-fluted columns surmounted by carved end blockings, the panelled frieze with carved leaves to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
Italian Statuario Marble Fireplace with Carved Rams Heads
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Italian fireplace in white Statuario marble. The panelled jambs with carved cascading foliage, surmounted by finely carved rams heads...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
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
Rustic Louis XVI Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The frieze with centre patera to panelled frieze, the tapering panelled jambs with carved leaf and berry decoration with flower to centre. Sun...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
Finely Carved French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI statuary marble fireplace. The carved frieze with arrangement of fruit and drapery to centre, flanked by finely carved foliage. The jambs with tied f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
19th Century Fireplace in Style of Louis XVI of Blue Fleuri Marble
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful 19th century Blue Fleuri marble fireplace in the style of Louis XVI. A straight model with many fluting in the front part and continuous on the legs! The dimensions are a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Carrara Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara antique marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The panelled, stop fluted jambs surmounted by carved square paterae to end blockings. The panelled frie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant late 18th century period Louis XVI Statuary marble fireplace. The panelled frieze and jambs with trailing vine leaves, the frieze with centre motif of scrolls and leaves, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Statuary Marble
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
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
19th Century Fireplace of Belgian Bluestone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautifully decorated fireplace of Belgian bluestone from the 19th century with a width of no less than 208 cm. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XVI. A beautiful striking fire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Other
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Veined Statuary Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in veined Statuary marble. The jambs with half rounded column, surmounted by carved acanthus leaf capitals. The frieze with beaded pan...
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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
Limestone Antique Fireplace in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Nice antique fireplace of limestone in the style of Louis XVI.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
19th Century Mantel in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of Arabescato marble! Arabescato is a type of marble extracted from the Apennines mountains north of Carrara, Italy. Arabescato marble has always bee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
An elegant Statuary white marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The shaped jambs with carved rope moulding t0 centre, surmounted by carved swirling paterae to end blocks. The pane...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Rustic Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The frieze with fluting to centre panel, flanked by Greek key pattern and carved rosettes. Stop-fluted jambs below. An attractiv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
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
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
Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A striking French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in Belgian black and Italian Siena marble. The solid, shaped jambs surmounted by arched frieze with inlaid Siena panels. Moulded sh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
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
Louis XVI Style Arabescato Marble Fireplace with Brass Ormolu Enrichments
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style Arabescato marble fireplace. The frieze enriched with ormolu guilloche, the jambs with ormolu acanthus leaves leading to laurel leaf centre moul...
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19th Century British Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
French Louis XVI Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style white marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with oval centre patera. Half round tapering columns surmounted by matching fluted blockings, with moulded shelf ...
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Late 20th Century French 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
Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace with Tapering Columns
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in white marble. The carved frieze with leaves bound by ribbons, the jambs with half rounded columns with delicate carving to flutes, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
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
Louis Xvi architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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