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
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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
Small Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
Lovely original conditions with some dicoloring in the topsheld.
Would be perfect for a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Lions
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a the coat of arms with two lions.
Great co...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Iron
Parisian Carrara Marble Louis XVI Fireplace
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
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
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
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
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
Amazing Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular and Amazing French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble.
This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings, with a b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble, Marble
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
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 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
Large French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice proportioned beige colored Louis XVI fireplace mantel from France.
Rectangular profiled shelf sit above a panelled frieze centred by a red marble elliptical inlay with o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Perfect Petite Antique Fireplace Mantel in White Marble.
Very exited to offer this unique little gem, perfect proportioned French Louis XVI fireplace mantel in beautiful Carrara white marble.
A very nice trick stepped and profiled topshelf sits above a slightly curved frieze with a finely carved central foliate paterae flanked by the split paneled frieze. The paterae endblocks are of the same acanthus form, and are supported by curved, angled and fluted jambs, which rest on rounded plain footblocks.
Left from corner of the topshelf shows some minor discoloration.
Very nice and small decorative piece, second pictures shows it size and potential.
The interior dimensions are:
Height: 24.40 in. (62 cm)
Width: 32.28 in. (82cm)
This mantel is ready to be packed, shipped and adorned.
Would make the ultimate (small) bedroom mantel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Grey Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Happy to offer this wonderful French Louis XVI in grey marble.
The shallowness and subtle decoration make this mantel suitable for a variety of applications.
The rectangular tops...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice and decorative French Louis VI Fireplace mantel in soft toned limestone.
The mantel has a lovely rectangular and profiled top shelf above a panel...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Limestone
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
Materials
Iron
Superb Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Spectacular French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble.
This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings. It is in a lovely cond...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel
Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI fireplace mantel in Belgian black marble....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
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
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
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
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
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
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
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 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
Materials
Iron
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
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
Materials
Berlin Iron
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
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
- Monumental - Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully carved and unique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, 19th century.
Perfect, pristine condition. Ready to be installed.
Opening measurements: ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
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
Pair of Louis XVI Grey Marble Column Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) grey marble fluted column pedestals with square top.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
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Marble
Striking Campan Marble Louis XVI FIreplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XVI fireplace mantel executed in striking Campan marble.
This marble is known for its amazing variety in color, this mantel shows everything the quar...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
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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