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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.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XIV
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround with remains of the original patina. The panels on the front gives it a more refined ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17/18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th/18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological vir...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireplace Mantel With Rustic Look
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual, one of a kind, French country fireplace surround in limestone. The jambs are deep and round in one block with remains from the original paints and patina. The extremes of th...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

French Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French Royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

Antique German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

19th Century Belgian Brown Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian vintage fireplace surround in a brown marble in Louis XIV style of the 19th century. Timeless design for unique home experience. Measures: 136 cm exterior width 53.54 inch 11...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Petite and Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround for Timeless Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one of a kind antique Belgian reclaimed fireplace mantle is made in a Royal Grey Brêche marble. It is perfect for a small room. A rare Louis XIV Style of the 19th century in gre...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Breccia Marble

Regency-style limestone fireplace, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency-style limestone fireplace, circa 1880 fireplace dimensions: 102.5 x 131.5 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms and two pillars. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. The name of the owner and the year...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century Original Antique Belgian Marble Fireplace, Louis XIV Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original Belgian fireplace surround in Gris d'Ardenne marble. The mantel shows side panels. The mantle is from Mechel...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback .The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cracks. ...
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17th Century German Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars, four IHS monograms and the date of production 1707. In the center is a coat of arms of a bishop or cardinal. The coat of arms...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

18th Century French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with an Allegory of Love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. This p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique German 'Judgement of Solomon' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century German Louis XIV period fireback with a Judgement of Solomon. A solomon judgment is in most cases a judgment in which none of the opposing parties have an advantage in t...
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17th Century German Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireplace Surround From Dijon In Luxury Corton Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique stone fireplace surround. This colourful fireplace was reclaimed from a french country style home in Dijon. The capital city of Burgundy. Timeless and unique small fireplace surround...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period 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 re...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. Louis XIV period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of H...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Riviera Style Limestone Fireplace Surround With Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century period fireplace surround in limestone. The patina is original from the multi-century layers. Authentic size and touch likely reflecting the light into the room. Measure...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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, 1755, is a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1754
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France, dated 1754. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French 'Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with fleurs de lys, a cross, and the date of production 1765. The fleurs de lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as fleurs de lys were u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, three IHS monograms, and the date of production 1736. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Hu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Andirons or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fire grate or andirons. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and polished bronze. The condition is good.   
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues)...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Fine Small French Carrara Marble Classic Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A very beautiful decorative original Parisian Appartement vintage fireplace Mantle in Carrara marble. It has been executed in the Louis XIV style i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 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. The cross ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar. Hence they also symbolize the frontier between the known and unknown world (Nec Plus Ultra, "nothing further beyond"), and later they also became symbols for the opposite, i.e. taking risks and confronting the unknown (Plus Ultra, ‘further beyond’). In the Spanish royal...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback has a / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. 20th century. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. I...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Eur...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good and does not have cracks.  
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th-19th Century French 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 pat...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars of Hercules, a cross and the date of production 1737. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since ant...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1741. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Huma...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of pr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of m...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Europe. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 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. The cross is sinc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1741
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms and 1741, its year of production. The fireback is made of cast iron. The condition is good.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-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. The cross is...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. This product weighs more t...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this order is a small...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Louis XIV style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a (usually just) married couple. The date (1812) which is cast is the date of product...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French 'Name' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a name. Louis XIV period. The condition is good no cracks. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. We ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This again is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround in limestone. The central cartouche on the front holds a family crest of a nobi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with arms of France. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century, French fireback pillars of Hercules with an orb. The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the club of Her...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Louis Xiv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV fireplaces and mantels 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 fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $408 and tops out at $311,102 while the average work can sell for $3,051.

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