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 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
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
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely soft toned yellow limestone with hints of red.
This subtle French mantel dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.
Some minor overall restorations and damages, le...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
$8,200
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
Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Mantel , Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
‘Louis XV style Carrara Marble Mantel, circa 1980 ’
Louis XV style mantel in Carrara marble , circa 1980
shelf broken and repaired
dimensions of hearth : 79 x 94 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$7,993 / item
Nineteenth Century Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A late nineteenth century French Rococo chimneypiece, in the Louis XV style and carved in Italian Carrara marble, with scallop shell to the centre of the shaped frieze, the out-turne...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Brown-Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Monumental and exceptional original antique Belgian fireplace surround from Luik made out of the Belgian Gris d'ardenne marble.
A very nice...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
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
Antique Fireback "EVROPA" the Abduction of Europa
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very detailed 19th century cast iron fireback showing the abduction of "EVROPA"
Excellent condition, can be used in a fireplace or as a backsplash.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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
French Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble. The jambs with stiff acanthus leaves to base, surmounted by carved shell and scroll work. The panelled frieze with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
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
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice and unusual shaped French Louis XV fireplace.
Executed in beautiful warm bi colored limestone, this lovely decorative mantel adds true style and French class...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Fireplace Screen Frame Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French walnut hand carved fireplace screen frame in Louis XV Style raised on two double stable legs. The upholstery was removed and now could be done with textile or with mirror.
Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Walnut
French Louis XIV/XV Transitional Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century, French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and leaves, juxtaposed by moulded panels. The shaped jambs wi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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
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
18th C. French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand ...
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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 Soest, NL
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
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 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
Materials
Iron
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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
19th Century French Louis XV Style Adjustable Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Sofia, BG
French late 19th century Louis XV style adjustable between 90 and 110 cm bronze fire fender with richly decorated fire dogs.
France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Bronze
18th C. French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Cheminée ancienne Louis XV
Located in COULLONS, FR
Découvrez cette magnifique cheminée ancienne de style Louis XV, une pièce d'exception qui apportera une touche d'élégance et de caractère à votre int...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Stone, Marble
Louis XVI Style Carved Mantle, Fireplace Surround, Solid Wood Carved, Oak
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Louis XVI style carved mantle, fireplace surround, solid wood carved.
This stunning Solid Oak Fireplace Surround is wonderfully carved having been ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wood
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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Stone, Lava
18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms. On the sides are two fleurs-de-lys portrayed, also known as French Lilies, symbolizing the purity of nobility. The year of production, 1...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose and Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender. Item features substantial form with cast brass figural ormolu depicting acanthus leaves, drapes, ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Brass
18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 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 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
Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Century
Pair of consoles, mahogany and rosewood veneer, turquoise marble, stamped Mondon, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wood
Louis XV style Carrara marble mantel, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style Carrara marble mantel, circa 1980
Fireplace dimensions: 87 x 89 cm
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
$7,052 / item
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
Antique 19th Century Louis XV style French Marble Fireplace
Located in Ware, GB
This original heavily carved antique French Louis XV, 19th fireplace surround has been crafted from statuary marble. Cica 1840
The chimneypiece has a serpentine shelf, shaped openin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
A Very Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Extending Fire Fender, France Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast & richly gilded 'Belle Epoque' Louis XV style gilt bronze fire fender together with its matching pair of robust gilt bronze chenets.
Both pierced & foliate cast chenet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs with most decorative recessed designs and rich...
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19th 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
This large-scale mantel is hand carved out of 300 lbs of rouge royal marble - a marble characterized by the presence of white calcite veins. This mantel was Imported from Europe by D...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Oak fireplace with portrait of a gentleman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oak fireplace with overmantel mirror. In an elegant Louis XV style, the mantel is decorated with finely carved ornaments: a central shell is ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Oak
French 18th century Louis XV Period Limestone fireplace mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most impressive French 18th century Louis XV Period Limestone fireplace mantel. This wonderful mantel is raised by elegant jambs each displaying fine recessed mottled...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
Pair of French Nineteenth Century Rococo Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of French nineteenth century chenets, in the Louis XV Rococo style, exceptionally cast and chased brass, with wrought iron stand to the rear.
Dimensions: 38cm (15") High, 30c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Brass
18th Century Italian Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Very nice Italian Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 18th Century.
Inside dimensions : 137cm wide and 119cm high
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
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
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Limestone Mantel Louis XV Hand Carved French
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV carved limestone mantel with its hearth. This mantel was imported from Europe and installed in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel of Park Avenue, New York City in the early 1930s. Th...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Statuary Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique French figurative Statuary Carara marble mantel in the Louis XV style. This rare and remarkable French chimneypiece features boldly carved female terms and an intricately ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Carrara Marble
Refined Louis XV Style: Antique Marble Front Fireplace in Noir de Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enter a world of luxury with our unique Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace. This piece exudes decadence and luxury, and its equal is rare to find. The firepla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
The Valentine's Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Warm red colored Pompadour style fireplace mantel from France, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
French Gray Marble Mantel Louis XV Hand Carved Pompadour Motif
Located in New York, NY
This gray marble mantel features striking Brèche marble inlays on the frieze and jambs. Carved in the Louis XV style, designs of this time period can be broken into three distinct ca...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in French Limestone
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 18th Century
Inside dimensions : 129cm wide & 104cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Limestone
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
French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantle. The mantel is raised by two elegantly scrolled jambs with mottled feet and beau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
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
Antique Marble Fireplace, Noir De Mazy, Louis XV, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful 'Noir de Mazy' fireplace. Noir de Mazy is black marble and comes from Belgium. This type of marble is becoming increasingly rare, because the quarries in Belgium are almo...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
$26,002 Sale Price
27% Off
Nineteenth Century French Pompadour Fireplace in Brocatello Marble
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French Pompadour fireplace, carved in Spanish Brocatello marble, the moulded and shaped shelf above panelled frieze on canted volute jambs. Wonderfully rich mate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
19th Century, Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A Rouge Royal marble Louis XV antique fireplace mantel in Rococo style, The Serpentine shelf above the paneled frieze centered by a large floral cartouche and supported on straight d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
$14,274 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant Walnut French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Walnut
Small French Louis XV Style Wood Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A small French Louis XV style wood fireplace. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century. (Photo taken prior to r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Wood
Superb Quality French Louis XV Style Carved Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French Louis XV style carved Sarrancolin marble fireplace, the frieze with centre shell and scrolls, foliage and grapes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful imposing antique fireplace of marble stone. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A mantle with beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
$13,048 Sale Price
20% Off
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.