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
17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French fireplace fireback with two pillars of Hercules and three crosses. The pillar of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown.
The fireback has a natural brown pa...
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17th 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
19th Century Louis XIV Style Stone antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This pretty stone fireplace surround is from the 19th Century; it was styled after the Louis XIV period. It has had some restoration work done on its legs.
Measures:
106 cm EW 41,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
19th Century Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella 'NY155'
Located in New York, NY
Bolection de Versailles in Spanish Brocatella, circa 1890.
Opening dimensions: 46 3/4" W x 33 3/8" H at lowest point.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
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
18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with coat of arms and date 1717.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight...
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18th Century French Antique 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
18th Century Country Bicolor Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Bicolor marble stone fireplace surround with a country touch. Can be used in various interior design.
Measures:
153 cm EW 60.23".
104 cm EW+ 40.94".
105 cm EH 40.94&quo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
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
17th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
The proportions of this antique fireplace surround in French marble stone are very small and perfect for a smaller room or firebox. The depth of the carving is quite unique.
Measu...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Dutch Fireback / Backsplash 'Allegory of Peace'
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireback allegory of peace. With two angels and the peace wreath of victory.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pew...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
17th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Burgundy Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind.
Fabulous fireplace surround in bicolor hard stone from the wine region of France. The details of the carving on the jambs and front are very Fine and unusual. Watch c...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French 'Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Fine 18th Century French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare original antique fireplace surround has on the front a pear upside down which was a symbol of wealth. The hard burgundy stone reflects the light in the room. Three solid pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
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
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, NL
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 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
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 French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Rare 19th Century Pine Trumeau 'Upper Mantel'
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original trumeau in pinewood comes out of a Louis XIV style paneled room and was installed above the fireplace surround.
The mirror is 20th cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Pine
19th C French Louis XIV Breche d'Alep Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An early to mid-19th century Louis XIV style mantel. Medium size so it's appropriate for a bedroom or living room. Originally from a home in Paris. The graduated arch depicts Louis X...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
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
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique and petite original antique fireplace surround. The fine carving details are proof of the high quality.
Measures:
130 cm, EW 51.18".
112 cm, EH 44.09&...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
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
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 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
French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV 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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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
17th-18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-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 fireback has a natural ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Fireplace in Style of Louis XIV of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in the style of Louis XIV made of French limestone. This fireplace from the 19th century has a nice size and warm color scheme. The various ornaments and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
German Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does n...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Heavy 17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style o...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback. The sun is symbol for the French King Louis XIV, called the Sun King. The sun is flanked by two pillars of Hercules, which stand for strength ...
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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
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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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Louis XIV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround in Belgian brown marble has nice straight lines. It would fit perfectly in a modern room.
Measures:
143 cm EW 56.3”
118 cm EH 46.46”
98 cm IW 38.58”
95 c...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace from France. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIV. A fireplace in this style is characterized by the curves. The pa...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
19th Century fireplace of French limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with round shapes. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XIV. The fireplace has a warm color scheme ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Other
19th Century Antique Mantelpiece of Limestone in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This fireplace in style of Louis XIV has beautiful round shapes and is quiet in appearance. The fireplace comes...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Other
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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