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Louis XV Garden Ornaments

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
Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Large Louis XV style cast iron jardinières from Chateau de la Brodiere, (France) Ideal for Parks and large gardens. Weight: 650 Kg (1433 lbs). It can be dismounted to be send on a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières
Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières

Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières

19th Century French Wall Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved limestone French limestone wall fountain with metal lion face.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Garden Ornaments

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Limestone, Iron

19th Century French Wall Fountain
19th Century French Wall Fountain

19th Century French Wall Fountain

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a back yard with this heavy antique birdbath. Crafted in France circa 1950, the dish built of iron, stands on a robust circular pedestal bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece
Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece

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French Limestone Birdbath
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Located in Lambertville, NJ
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Louis Xv garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $6,600 and tops out at $10,470 while the average work can sell for $8,535.

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