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
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Carved Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique early 18th century French painted oak fireplace in the manner of Louis XV. The shaped panelled frieze and jambs of this fireplace are surmounted by a serpentine shaped she...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Oak, Wood
19th Century Fireplace of Burgundy Marble Stone in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Burgundian marble stone. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century and features a beautiful scallop in the middle of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Other
Fireplace In Black Marble From Belgium And Gray From The Ardennes, XVIIIth
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large castle fireplace in black Mazi and gray Ardennes marble. Shelf ends reported. fireplace dimensions 111x 181cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XV 'Fruits of the Summer' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period 'Fruits of the Summer' fireplace fireback. With two horns of plenty, a sunflower and other greenery.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Breche Violette Pompadour Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Pompadour chimneypiece in a boldly veined breche violette fireplace. The serpentine panelled frieze is supported by angled panell...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Breccia Marble
French Louis XV Period 'Street Musician' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis V style fireback with a street musician.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century Louis XV Style Sienna Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XV style Sienna marble fireplace, with carved motif to centre of shaped panelled frieze. Shaped jambs, with serpentine she...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century Louis XV Pompadour Loire French Breche Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Southall, GB
19th century Louis XV Pompadour Loire Breche marble mantelpiece A French Pompadour style fireplace with delicately carved features from a Parisian home.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Breccia Marble
Lois Xv Magnificent Rich Antique Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Step into the lush world of antique grandeur with this enchanting fireplace surround in the refined Louis XVI style. Carved from precious Carrara marble, this centerpiece exudes time...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French 19th/20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Figural Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th/20th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze figural fireplace screen. The whimsical ornate ormolu frame with scrolled and rounded corners, detailed with flowers and ac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Metal, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. With a man and a woman and other typical Louis XV decoration.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made bla...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Carved Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped frieze with attractive carved shell to centre, flanked by scrolls, rosettes and shaped panels. Shaped panelled j...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble.
The opulence and size of this monumental mantel are as impressive...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black Marble
Louis XV Carrara French White Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique full surround fireplace in Louis XVI style. Made from Carrara marble, this fireplace radiates luxury. This particularly beautiful model comes from a stately Brussels building...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
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
Limestone Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French limestone fireplace mantel.
Inside dimensions : 133cm wide x 101cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A French marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped jambs with stiff acanthus leaves surmounted by carved bellflowers, scrollwork and foliage. The frieze with cartouche to c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A richly carved Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The flowing frieze with carved shell, flowers and foliage, shaped jambs with scroll and shell to top, leading the floral dro...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XV in French limestone. The gently sweeping serpentine frieze with carved shell to centre, flower paterae and entwined motifs to panelled frieze and curved jambs. Fr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
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 French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with an allegory of the morning.
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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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Fleurs de Lys and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rouge Griotte Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely French 19th century Louis XV st. Rouge Griotte marble mantel. The volute jambs support a swept frieze with an extremely well carved central Rocaille shell reserve within a m...
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19th 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 Soest, 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
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
18th Century French Louis XV 'Fruits of the Summer' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period 'Fruits of the Summer' fireplace fireback. With two horns of plenty, a sunflower and other greenery.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Carrara
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped, stop fluted jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae. The bowed frieze with matching flutes and moulded shelf above...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
German Louis XV Style 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century German Louis XV style fireback with a flower basket
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The ...
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XV Style fireback.
The fireback has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. It can be used in an open firep...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caused by an epidem...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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, especially the young animals. She ex...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosso Merlino Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Rosso Merlino marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant fluted jambs with fine mottled feet and a most decorative scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Amazing 18th C. Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing red/grey marble Louis XV fireplace.
This orifgingal Dutch mantel has an amzing shaped and pfoiled topshelf with original returns.
The frieze has a beatfiul swooping shape wit...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble, Breccia Marble
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French 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
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. U...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Louis Style Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A magnificent marble fireplace wrapped in black marble: “Noir de Mazy”. An elegant combination of craftsmanship and distinctive styles. Everything about this mantelpiece is right, th...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Belgian Black Marble
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French 'John the Baptist' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV period fireplace fireback with John the Baptist.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireplace grate. It consists of Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra costs. It is in a good...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the 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 Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with four Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback has a natural...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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
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 81 cm / 31,9 inches.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wrought Iron
German Louis XV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have crac...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is represented as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition of the fire...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'the Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV style fireback made in the 20th century.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina and can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cos...
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20th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The decoration consists of three flower pots.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes
Located in Honnelles, WHT
18th Century Regence Grey Marble Mantel From the Ardennes
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French 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.