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Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana bathing
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing. Diana, Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especia...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace Dimensions of the hearth: 84 x 80cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and mor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Louis XV Black Marble Fireplace
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique Louis XV style fireplace in Belgian black marble The deep moulded mantelpiece rests above a panelled serpentine frieze, which is centred by a carved Rococo style clam shell ...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made cast iron and wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Tall 18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fireback is i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Experience Timeless Opulence: 19th Century Belgian Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace from Brussels. Step into the grandeur of the 19th century with our exquisite antique fireplace haili...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Suprising Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful and surprising 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style fireplace mantel in white marble. The perfect dimensions and decorations truly make this mantel stand out. Lo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in deep black Belgian marble Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great deep black coloring and friendly decorations. Nice sculpted shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Fine 18th Century Period French Antique Decorative Fireplace in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is very small French country limestone fireplace surround from the Louis XV period. A delicate surround with great authentic patina and which was installed in a wood pannel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble. This mid-18th century masterpiece has a beautiful molded shelf above a paneled and swooping frieze which is centered by an stylish cartouche and flanked by strong paneled jambs. The deep glossy sides can be altered for a flush fit...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

Fine Louis XV, 18th century marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Important and massive Louis XV fireplace model. Made in a unique old pink marble . With serpentine-shaped shelf and bowed frieze, decorated by spring flowers in the center of the fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This mantel is an 18th century Louis XV rouge royal marble mantel with white and gray veining. Hand carved, this piece features a serpentine apron with an unusually deeply carved cen...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback with two pillars, the IHS monogram and the names of the couple who had the fireback casted. The medieval IHS monogram stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars, flower vases and the date of production 1797. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Large Oak Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This antique fireplace from the 19th century is made from oak. The curved and graceful lines strewn throughout the piece are a classic attribute of the Louis XV style. Carvings of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Oak

Grand 18th Century Grey Saint-Anne Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This phenomenal original and a very rare antique fireplace mantle is one of a kind. Solid blocks of marble. A clean shelf. The side panels are carved in the block. See the proportion...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

A Magnificent Nineteenth Century Chimneypiece in Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A grand French mid-19th century chimneypiece carved in Carrara marble, the simple moulded shelf is supported by a frieze carved with sumptuous laurel garlands, an elegant cartouche a...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

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

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by carved frieze with shell and foliage to centre. Unusual centre carving. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Terra Cotta Fireplace Mantel in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Beervelde, BE
This terra cotta fireplace surround is the first model. This model would have served for mantel pieces in marble, limestone or even wood. Mea...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Magnificent 18th century Louis XV marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Reproduction of a 18th century Louis XV magnificent fireplace. The wide serpentine shelf sits on the shaped frieze which is centered by a very large shell cartouche, is flanked by sc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Ornate Louis XV-Style Fireplace Hand-Carved in Carrara Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully ornate fireplace, hand-carved in the Louis XV style, is made from semi-polished White Carrara marble. It features delicately-carved floral details on both the lintel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Arabescato Marble French Antique Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the exquisite beauty of our French Antique Fireplace, meticulously crafted from elegant Arabescato marble, to bring a touch of timeless charm to your space. Immerse yours...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique 18th Century Cast Iron French Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique 18th century cast iron French fireback.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Exceptional Rare Stone Chimney Piece For High-End Interior Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare stone fireplace surround from the Moselle region. Extra fine carved castle fireplace piece in great condition for original interior design. This is a real exceptional chimney pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Louis XV Fireplace in Rances Marble XVIIIth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV fireplace in Rances Marble XVIIIth Century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique French Louis XV fireplace mantel executed in limestone. Nice soft tones and fine carvings. Nice original condition. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel. Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated. Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and pleasant wooden Louis XVI fireplace. This fireplace comes with loads of patina and beautifully well aged gilded details. The nice straight profiled topshelf rest on a ...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine and small Turquin Bleu marble fireplace surround in perfect condition perfect for a fine bespoke French style Classic room. Measures: 148 cm EW 58.27". 111 cm EH 43.70". 1...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Coat of Arms
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback / backsplash. Great condition very detailed. The lion in the crest is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

20th Century Magnificent French marble fireplace with gilded bronze.
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent French marble fireplace with gilded bronze. Multiple and elegantly curved white marble with black mottle. Tall and very elegant structure in classic French style, adorne...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Brass

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880 Hearth dimensions: 79.5 x 115cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Sumptuous Emperador Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in rich brown Emperador marble. The panelled frieze with carved shell to cen...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

A 19th Century Louis XV Style Fireplace Chimneypiece in Breche d'Alep Marble
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style chimneypiece carved from Breche d’Alep marble. The frieze with central shell detail and foliage, panelled curved jambs with plinths and carved sc...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

A French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped jambs surmounted by shells and scrollwork. The shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The total width at the front is 78 cm / 30.7 inches.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Antique French Marble Fireplace in Peach-Grey Colour
Located in Sofia, BG
This extraordinery 19th Century French marble fireplace has a molded frieze with a flower leaf center and cordons set adjacent to molded panels. The molded pillars with solid acanthu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely Belgium red marble fireplace mantel. This very elegant mantel has a beautiful shaped and profiled topshelf above a shallow paneled ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1759, is cast in the fireback. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Impressive Carved Wood Mantel And Trumeau With Yellow Sienna Marble Accents
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Carved Wood Mantel And Trumeau With Yellow Sienna Marble Accents
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel. Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato mar...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble, Marble

Antique fireplace of carrara marble in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive mantelpiece made of the serene marble Carrara from Italy. This 19th century fireplace in Louis XV style is a real eye-catcher. With graceful lines and detailed fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Heavily Carved French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A heavily carved 19th century statuary white marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The jambs with stiff acanthus leave to the base, surmounted by bell flowers and scrollwork. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia. Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt. Great condition, can b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Limestone Mantel Louis XV Hand Carved
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV carved limestone mantel with faux Sienna marble finish and Crema Marfil marble hearth. Made in France. This mantel was one of a group of antique mantels imported from Europe...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace was made out of Red Griotte marble during the 19th century. Extremely curved and decorated with fles...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Griotte Marble

French Marble Fireplace Mantel in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A good quality Rococo Louis XV fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The elegantly shaped frieze with panels and carved foliage to centre and interesting mouldings to jambs. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 18th century Louis XV period limestone fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs each displaying fine recessed mottled designs. The arbalest shape...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely tall and decorative fireback with a depiction of Poseidon holding trident, the sea, four horses and cherubs holding trumpet. Bottom is rough and has a repair, overall great...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Limestone Fireplace, 18th Century Louis XV, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace, 18th century Louis XV, France. This lovely bi-color limestone fireplace from the Burgundy area in France is very elegant and subtle decorated. Its sim...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Carrara Marble Antique Front Fireplace Garland
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing our exquisite Antique White Marble Front Fireplace, adorned with captivating details in Carrara Marble. Prepare to be enchanted by this extraordinary discovery! This uniq...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique mid 19th century French oak fireplace in the manner of Louis XV. This fire surround showcases the elegant Louis style with a characterful time worn look, making it a perf...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Oak

Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very interesting Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace. This nice limestone mantel show its age and history. Saved from a derelict building it stood in the rain for many years before ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Figural Fireplace
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and highly important Louis XV style white Carrara marble figural fireplace. This exceptional marble fireplace has a shaped mante...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XV style marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Reproduction of 18 century French Louis XV marble fireplace. The frieze is decorated on its center by a carved cartouche, surrounded ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order (please ask for marble avai...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Louis Xv fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV 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, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplaces and mantels, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, and Luneville. 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 $380 and tops out at $544,434 while the average work can sell for $9,174.

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