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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
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is also decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. The ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Large Dutch Louis XV 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large, elegant 18th century French Louis XV fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Chinoiserie' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a Chinese scene. Made of cast iron. The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Louis XV period fireplace in Panazeau marble with finely carved entablature
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV period fireplace was made from Calacatta marble. Its lintel is decorated with an asymmetrical shell, typical of the Louis XV period . The central shell is surrounded b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and bronze. The condition is good.   
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars, branches of the olive tree (symbolizing peace) and the date of production 1788. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Large 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with three Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV fireback with two pillars and un unknown decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. Up...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

French 18th Century Louis XV 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with Jesus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Scylla and Charybdis' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback. In Greek mythology, the "Scylla and Charybdis" myth recounts the challenges faced by sailors. Scylla, a...
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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
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fir...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and a Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

An important Louis XV carved and gilded wood and Breche d'Alep marble console ta
Located in Honnelles, WHT
An important Louis XV carved and gilded wood and Breche d'Alep marble console table, 18th century France
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

18th Century German Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.  
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Magnificent Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Elegant Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice French Louis XV fireplace in Buxy limestome. This grayish fossilized stone has a lovely soft toned color suitable for almost every interior. The elegant lines and simple b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style. 18th century. Opening measurements: 40 x 58....
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France Lovely modest Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France. This French limestone comes from the burgundy area, it is unique because of its col...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

French Pompadour Style Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Simple French Pompadour vintage fireplace surround in a red marble which has the looks of a porfier stone of the 19th century. The mantel is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble. A very nice mid 18th century fireplace made from beautiful Sin Anne marble. The well profiled and shaped topshelf rest on a strong craved and...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Breccia Marble, Griotte Marble

Remarkable Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In white Carrara marble, very high quality sculpture, double molding panels on the sides. Dimensions of the fireplace: 78.5 x 107.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique fireplace of grey marble stone from the 19th century, style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
This beautiful 19th century mantelpiece is a masterpiece in the elegant Louis XV style. Made of grey marble stone, it exudes timeless class and refinement. The graceful lines, curved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Other

Decorative Fireplace Grate / Firegrate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decent sized French firegrate or fireplace basket. The elegant shaped wrought iron bars and rounded shape make this a pleasure to look at. Very good and usable condition, can be used in a real fire or to have a gas insert...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

Console D'entre-deux, Louis XV style carved and gilded wood, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Console D'entre-deux, Louis XV style carved and gilded wood, circa 1900, Campan green marble
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

Antique French Fireplace in Bi-Color in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Fireplace in Bi-Color in Limestone. A very nice and warm two toned French limestone fireplace mantel. This solid 2 piece mantel has a nice and decorative carved frie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned sandstone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France. Subtle decorated frieze combined with perfectly executed elegant swooping lines make this 18th century mas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Sandstone

Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic. Measures: 1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

19th Century Original Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Campan Vert marble vintage and decorative bedroom fireplace in the Pompadour style of the 19th century. The creator paid attention to the veining of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Carved and gilded wooden console table, France, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carved and gilded wooden console table, France, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

19th Century Antique and Classic French Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Royal Brêche D'Aleppe marble antique French fireplace surround from the Pompadour period, 18th century. This mantle piece was installed in a Parisian bedroom. Madame the Pompadour wa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Breccia 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

Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Has been used well during its live and this shows. A lot of details have slowly faded and the bottom is missing some pieces. Woul...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble. The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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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

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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