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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars, a cross, and the date of production 1738. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Late 18th Century Louis XV Period Sarrancolin Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French late 18th century Louis XV Period Sarancolin marble mantel. The volute jambs supporting a swept frieze with a heavily carved Rocaille shell central reserve ami...
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18th 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
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Amerongen, 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
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Francois and Marie in 1772. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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
Impressive 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique fireplace of Saint Anna marble, a beautiful rustic kind of marble with light veins. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Provençal Louis XV Period 18th Century Walnut Fireplace Mantel with Carved Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Provençal walnut fireplace mantel from the 18th century, with carved shell. Born in Provence during the 18th century, this walnut fireplace mantel features a serpentine top sitting above a lovely scalloped apron adorned with a carved shell surrounded by molded medallions, echoed on the side posts. With its graceful Louis XV lines and lovely walnut patina, this Southern French Provençal fireplace mantel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Walnut
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of G and M. The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with Zeus transforming himself into a swan to seduce the beautiful Leda.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Large Antique French Louis XV Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An ornately carved French antique fireplace in Rouge Royal marble. The jambs with scrolled Acanthus, surmounted by beaded C scrolled Acanthus end blocks. The centre cartouche of flow...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Louis XV Mantel with Hand Carved Rouge Royale Brown Marble
Located in New York, NY
18th century oversized French hand carved rouge Royale mantel with very nice colors. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique French fireplace mantel was carved in stone during the late 18th century. It’s quite an unusual example in that falls into the transitional style of Louis XV and XVI. This was a short period of time in the 1700s when the opulent rocaille forms were transitioning into the Neoclassical of Louis XVI. The fireplace has an impressive, deep stance, with a slightly bowed or “galbee” lintel. The bottom of the lintel is composed of a series of rounded and incurved moldings, shaped in the classic crossbow or serpentine form that was so popular in the early to mid-1700s. What makes this piece stand out from other French Louis XV mantels...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France.
This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout.
The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
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 XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century LXV Classic French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has a very nice central LXV motif and a richly carved front. A classic Louis XV decorative country fireplace. The limestone is a bicolor from the Burgundy reg...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Seashell Decorated Antique French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France.
The three differently shaped shells are perfectly and true like, executed by a French stone cutter in the 1...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Louis XV Style Grey Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Louis XV style grey marble fire place mantel.
In the 20th century the top surface was replaced with a new piece of 13 x 195 cm (5.11 x 76.7 in).
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in a striking black marble with orange/gold veining. The panelled frieze with car...
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Late 17th 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
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown. The date of production, 1780, i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown.
The fireback has a natural ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The da...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XV fireplace mantel, 18th Century.
This great looking mantel is made from "Rose Liseron" limestone that can be found in the Burgundy region. This mantel was o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
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
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
French Fine Louis XV Period Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Burgundy hard stone original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has an amazing patina. It is a real treasure. If you would not know better, you would think it is a warm deep c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with the arms of France and the date of production 1779.
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring nearly 34 inches square, this very large mid-18th century French Louis XV period iron fireplace back features a heraldic motif with the coats of arms of France and Navarre ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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
18th Century Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original fine European antique fireplace mantel in a French grey marble hard stone. It is robust. The proportions are Royal. The details o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
18th Century German Louis XV 'Nünckirchen' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
German Louis XV fireback with decoration around the name Nünckirchen. It refers to the former foundry at Neunkirchen in Germany which operated since 1593. The date of production, 172...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Large French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780
Located in Amerongen, NL
The medieval IHS monogram stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or In Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Beautiful 18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France and two pillars topped by Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies). The arms of France include the crown (symbolizing ro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th century, Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Charming antique marble fireplace of Griotte rouge de Belgique. This fireplace is from the 18th century in the style of Louis XV.
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars of Hercules decorated with flower pots and the arms of France. The date of production, 1780, is also cast in the fireback. This...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century fireback coats of arms of France. Each coat of arms has a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lys, all indicating royalty. The design of the coats of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantle is from wine Château. The warm color in a marble hard stone and the phenomenal patina is an enhancement for any room.
Great piece that needs a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Louis XV Antique Fireplace in Variegated Marble
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Louis XV fireplace in a variegated Breche marble. The sweeping jambs with turned over leaf carving to tops and bases, the frieze with carved center of flowers and fol...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Magnificent Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual French fireplace in Rouge Royal marble, in the manner of Louis XV with a serpentine moulded frieze which is supported by inverted cantered jambs with scrolled carving deta...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Louis XV Bronze Chenets
Located in New Haven, CT
This is an extremely rare pair of large French Chenets from the Louis XV period.
They are cast in finely chased bronze.
The sphinxes are in original patinated bronze.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Bronze
18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very rough but still refined French Louis XV fireplace, this original 18th century fireplace is carved from the finest Lava stone from the Haute- Loire area in France.
This unique...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Lava, Stone
Period Louis XV, Mantel in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century, French, Louis XV fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The scrolled jambs surmounted by carved shells, the panelled frieze with central cartouche. Shaped, mould...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century Fine European Grey Marble Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a grand, one of a kind, original French antique fireplace surround. It was made in a grey bicolor Marble hard stone. It reflects the light in the room and has a silky feeling touching it. The depth the pannels on the front are rich. The front is out of one piece. The condition is amazing. This one is from the Louis XV period.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century
Located in Made, NL
This special antique fireplace dates back to the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A unique look, because there is only one of it. The warm color scheme of two colors is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Other
18th Century Louis XV Caen Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Louis XV caen stone fireplace. The panelled, moulded frieze with scrolls and shell to centre, the jambs with shaped panels. Shaped shelf. (Photo taken prior to restor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Title: 18th Century Louis XV Marble de St Remy Fireplace
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Marble de St Remy fireplace, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Louis XV Style Sarrancolin Framboise Marble Mantlepiece
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped rectangular top over a shaped lintel with central cabochon cartouche raised on shaped supports. Provenance: Fogg estate; Chestnut Hill Mass.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with a coat of arms, two pillars and the date of production 1787.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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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