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
Louis XIV Style French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Yellow Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A classic antique fireplace surround in Jaune D'Espagne marble for a classic timely interior.
Measures:
145 cm EW 57.09”.
110 cm EH 43.31”.
107 cm IW 42.12”.
89 cm IH 35.03”.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Unique Antique Fireback, Mermaids Holding a Mirror, 18th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback showing a very detailed crest surrounded by mermaids with mirrors.
Mermaids with a mirror are a symbol of the moon which speaks of a reflective....
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century Louis XIV Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional bicolor hard stone original antique fireplace surround from the south of France, near the Italian border. The ancient surfaces has a gloss like marble. This fi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Exquisite Small 18th Century Original French Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and very exceptional original antique marble fireplace surround in the bespoke Royal Breche D' Aleppe marble. The design of the fronton is elegant and graciously movin...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Fireback with pillars, angels, fleurs de lis and the date of production 1746.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Sign...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Antique 18th Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Georgeous antique Hand Carved limestone fireplace from Provence. 18th century Louis XIV cheminee trumeau mantle . Beautiful hand carved simple Lines, Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone, Limestone
Fine European And Small Straight Italian Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fine Italian antique fireplace mantel has perfect measures to fit apartments and small rooms. The patina on the piece reflects...
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Early 17th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Large 18th Century Dutch Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful, large and simplistic 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace mantel in Belgian Bleu fossil stone.
Great original patina.
Opening measurements: 40.9 x 62.9 inch (height...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Fine 19th Century European Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XIV style fireplace surround, in colored marble is a pre-Art Deco style. The straight line and round corner are typical of that period. Works...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
17th Century Original French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Very decorative French country fireplace surround in Pierre d'or de Lyon for a cozy or rustic interior design. The fleur-de-lys in the center of the front piece and nice remains of t...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
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
17th Century French Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic hand carved marble mantel, circa 1670. This elegantly carved marble fireplace mantel was removed from a chateau in Crissey, ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Fine Petite Small Grey Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a rare original small antique fireplace surround in Saint Anne Marble from the Louis XIV period. The fronton is in arbalette d...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Pillars with Fleurs-de-Lys Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
With fleurs-de-lys (lilies), partially truncated after the French Revolution as fleurs-de-lys represented royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillar refers to the club of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, NL
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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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, NL
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
19th Century Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an antique fireplace surround from the south of the Burgundy region.
The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks.
Measures:
121 cm EW 47.63 Inch
100 cm EH 39.37 Inch
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Early 18th Century Pierre de Bourgonge Mantel Piece with Louis XIV Reference
Located in Baambrugge, NL
This antique fireplace is made of a rare grey shade of Pierre de Bourgonge stone from France.
The mantel is decorated with a beautiful sunflower, the symbol of Louis XIV, also kno...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
18 Century French Cosy Grand Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a strong original European fireplace surround in dark brown hard stone. The baguette details are a sign of wealth. The mantel (fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great French Louis XIV piece in warm limestone, 19th century.
Overall good, original condition.
Ready to be shipped and installed.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
17th Century Fine French Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
When you admire the images you'll see that this vintage fireplace mantle is one of a kind with her great patina. The patina gives this one a country aspect although it can be used in...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
18th Century Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with pillars, the cross of Saint Andrew and the date of production 1732.
Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this sh...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1808
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes strength and the unknow...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Antique Fireplace Surround in Stone Out of a Panel Room
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal bicolor burgundy hard stone mantle can be waxed to bring the deep patina out. It has exceptional proportions and is in perfect condition. The m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
French Small Antique Hard Limestone Designed by Nature Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is from the town of Clos Vougeot in the Burgundy region of France. Its violet colored veins are very decorative and representative of the region. Designed by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with pillars and Saint Andrew's Cross. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Pa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French 'Pillars with Crosses' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XIV fireplace fireback with two pillars and three crosses.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Country Antique Fireplace Mantle in Limestone with Upper Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rustic original antique fireplace surround in Grez limestone has small proportions. While the front piece looks clearer due to the original patina in real the difference is less...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Italian Marble Mantelpiece from Early 18th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
The three-piece hand-carved and shaped marble mantel with concave and channel carving, the top piece with interesting peaked corners, the bottom of the supports in black marble.
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1710s Italian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 18th century French Louis XIV with a multitude of symbols. There are the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes powe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Louis XIV Period Antique Fine French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique French fireplace mantel in Comblanchien marble stone. Comblanchien is a small village close to Beaune.
Louis XIV period transition Regency. The chi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Antique Limestone Fireplace from France, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stylish French Louis XIV Style fireplace mantel.
The soft toned golden limestone and the simple lines makes this a true eyeca...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Unique Antique Marble Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This rare, large 18th century Louis XIV mantelpiece from Leuven (Belgium) is realized in three different types of marble:
Noir de Mazy - The black marble from Belgium.
Rouge Roya...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Magnificent French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1720
Located in Amerongen, NL
Magnificent fireback in excellent condition. The fireback is produced in 1720. The style if Louis XIV and it is from that period.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French 'Arms of Burgundy' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century fireback with coat of arms of Burgundy. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century Fine European Antique French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unusual French country fireplace mantle is from the LXIV period. The limestone has a silky touch. See images gloss shine. The proportion...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Early 18th Century French Chimneypiece, Mantelpiece with Trumeau
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 18th century French chimneypiece is made from sandstone and has its original Trumeau or upper piece. It’s a fine example of the Louis XIV style w...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Sandstone
Antique Louis XIV Marble Fireplace
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we have a Louis XIV, Regency Rouge marble mantel with a stepped and molded shelf above a molded arched frieze.
Origin: France
circa 1700...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This mantel is an original French Burgundy surround in a Rose Liseron hard stone.
Front piece was broken and is restored. Even if a trained eye can hardly see the formal damage it ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This very particular LXIV period original antique fireplace mantle still carries an original paint. Taking it of would be a shame. The different color could be a perfect match or a g...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original Louis XIV period exquisite French antique fireplace mantle in a bicolor marble hard stone. The images says it all; High quality for luxury living.
A one of a kind...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 Century French Country Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal fireplace mantle in Rose Liseron hardstone, marble, from the Burgundy region. This kind of marble, hard stone, has been used in lots of historical landmarks. The mantel h...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
17th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an exceptional original antique fireplace mantel with arbalete curves in fossil stone. The dark, almost black, hand-carved surface from the 17th century showing the pre histo...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French Louis XIV Campan Melange Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV Campan Melange marble fireplace. The paneled jambs with scrolls to top, surmounted by frieze featuring carved cartouche to centre. Shaped shelf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leave stands for victory. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique and specialized collecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Rustic Limestone Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Original 18th century Louis XIV fireplace mantel from France.
Opening measurements: 39.7 x 38.1 inch (height x width).
Unrestored condition, nice patina, ready to be shipped an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Yellow Alep Breccia Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This petite chamber-sized mantel is carved in the style of Louis XIV with doucine molding on the front of the traverse and of the legs. The shelf front and sides demonstrate 1.25" og...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Limestone Country Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic petite fireplace surround in limestone. A country look is an extra for this item,
Early Regency period. The stone has a nice patina.
Measures:
...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with pillars, a decoration and the date 1733.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewt...
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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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