Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
Fireplace of Noir De Mazy Marble from the 19th Century in XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Very chic antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century! The elegant fireplace has beautiful ornaments in the front part and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France.
Measures:
150...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash with the Coat of Arms of Burgundy, Dated 1714
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Arms of Burgundy fireback, with date of production 1714. The fleurs-de-lys and arms are partially truncated during the French Revolution.
The condition is good, no crac...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Large French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Napa, CA
Beautiful antique limestone fireplace, circa 18th century, in Louis XIV style, with softly corbelled legs and dramatic carved edge in relief across underside of mantel.
Left leg ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French, Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XIV style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with good carving of flowers and foliage, with ribbons and quiver below initialed centre circular plaque. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Beautiful Stately and Carved French Limestone, 18th Century, Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful stately and carved French limestone chimney from the 18th century in the style of Louis XIV. The front section has beautiful lines. These lines have also been applied in th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
An early 18th c. French Baroque carved volcanic stone fireplace / mantel piece
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An early 18th century French Baroque carved volcanic stone fireplace / mantel piece, circa 1730.
Measurements: 111 cm. heigh x 136 cm. wide x 60 cm. deep (incl. side panels; the t...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Antique Fireplace of French Limestone, Louis XIV Style, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
This elegant antique fireplace is made of French limestone and dates from the 19th century! The fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV, this is characterized by beautiful lines and o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique Marble Fireplace of Nero Marquita Marble, 19th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique marble fireplace from Nero Marquina marble. This type of marble comes from the North of Spain. In this marble type you see white veins, in contrast to Noir de Mazy ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
An Antique French Louis XIV Arabescato Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A French mid to late 19th c Louis XIV style Arabescato marble fireplace. Compact in size yet good scale and form in a very pale Italian Arabescato marble. Original depth on shelf and...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Phoenix' Fireback, 19th-20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th-early 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are fl...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1732, is also cast in the fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are flowers ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France, dated 1705. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone, Limestone
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel.
Monumental 18th Century Dutch fireplace in beautiful deep colored Belgian bluestone.
The perfect shimmer and color really make this stand o...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble
Dimensions of the hearth: 93 x 104cm
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
An Early 18th Century French Rance Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early eighteenth century French Rance marble fireplace - a transitional Louis XIV/Louis XV surround - the moulded Belgian Black marble shelf above boldly shaped and moulded frieze...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old "brecccia capitolini" (antique marble). The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Exceptional marble fireplace in Regency style “ Salon d’Hercule” Versaille.
Located in Brussel, BE
This exceptional Regency style fireplace model was made for the "Salon d'Hercule " in the Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old Italian arabescato marble. The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Finely carved Italian marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and one of a kind attractive Louis XV carved fireplace. The serpentine shelf sit on a frieze centred by a nice scrolled cartouche flanked either side by panels and ended by pre...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin fireplace reproduction
Located in Brussel, BE
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin "Framboisié" fireplace
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Exceptional marble fireplace in Regency style “ Salon d’Hercule” Versaille.
Located in Brussel, BE
This exceptional Regency style fireplace model was made for the "Salon d'Hercule " in the Versailles palace . The center of the frieze is ornated by a Hercules' head wearing the skin...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XIV Style Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Louis XIV style French pine fire mantel. Originally painted to simulate marble, this French fireplace is left with a desirable characterful weathered look. Crafted at the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wood, Pine
17th / 18th C. French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th / 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolizes royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble
Dimensions of the hearth: 93 x 124cm
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love' from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
An Antique large French Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Louis XIV style antique French fireplace in a pale creamy Carrara marble. The mantel wide, deep and generous with a tiered moulding sitting above a bolection moulded frieze w...
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1870s French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble
Dimensions of the hearth: 94.5 x 92.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Regency Fireplace In Gray Ardennes Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency Fireplace In Ardennes Gray Marble
Hearth dimensions: 94 x 123.5 cm
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys and Cross
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with Fleurs de Lys and a Cross. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The year o...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of production, 1751, is a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Nero Marquina Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring Louis XIV-style elements, this French fireplace mantel was hand-carved circa 1880 out of an elegant nero marquina marble. Quarried in the town of Marquina, in the Basque Country, this marble was quite popular during the 1800’s, often used as flooring and for fireplaces. The deep black stone has variegated white veining throughout, enhancing the beauty of the stone, which is magnified by the smoothly carved moldings. Most noticeably, the firebox opening has a luscious half-round border that is two inches thick. The feet are augmented by a six-inch thick protruding bolection and the lintel has several thin layers of molding. A bronze rosette medallion, set within beading and a foliate ring, graces each side, also functioning as a vent. Our nero marquina mantel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon requ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons, also called cupdogs, with a newly forged grate. With a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Period French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A substantial French Louis XIV limestone fireplace. The shaped jambs with panelling to front, surmounted by arched frieze. Unusually tall for this style of fireplace. French, 18th ce...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and forged iron with a newly forged grate. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron, Bronze
Flemish Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century Flemish Louis XIV period fireplace grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace dimensions 87 x 95cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century City Palace Fireplace Mantle With Original Grand Wear
Located in Beervelde, BE
Louis XIV period limestone fireplace surround with great wear and extra small proportions.
The perfect fireplace for original apartment decoration.
This 18th century period piece is ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Louis XIV style mantle surround of Arabescato marble from the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice compact marble fireplace of Arabescato marble from Italy in style of Louis XIV. Arabescato is a white to cream-colored marble type that is always veined and that occurs in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Cosiness Classic Louis XIV Rose Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French Louis XIV period, 18th century period, original fireplace surround in a rose Burgundy hard stone/marble with remaining original patina....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
19th Century Vintage French Multi-Color Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant design fireplace surround in French multi-color stone.
The surface of the tablet of this antique fireplace is raw and original.
Louis XIV style from a 19th century Parisian a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th century Amsterdam bluestone fireplace in Louis the Fourteenth style
Located in Baambrugge, NL
18th century Amsterdam bluestone fireplace in Louis the Fourteenth style. This mantle is made of the 'petit granite' quality of Belgian bluestone. ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Other
Louis XV style fireplace of Levanto marble from the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice compact marble fireplace of Arabescato marble from Italy in style of Louis XIV. Arabescato is a white to cream-colored marble type that is always veined and that occurs in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French 'Coat of Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback coat of arms of Lorraine.
Half round shield with arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine, and palm branches. Surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of t...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Louis Xiv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
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