Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
LOUIS XIV STYLE
As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Style: Louis XIV
Pair of 18th Century Carved Wall Consoles
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$4,200 / set
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This again is a fabulous original antique fireplace surround in limestone. The central cartouche on the front holds a family crest of a nobi...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French Iron Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Jean-Charles Moreux French iron gilt chairs. There are two armchairs and four chairs without arms. The chairs have a nice decorative patte...
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$53,000 / set
French Chique Style Rose Liseron Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Burgundy Rose Liseron hard stone/marble vintage fireplace surround. The typical curving front of the French Louis XIV style of the early 19th century.
Measures:
125 cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
18 Century French Cosy Grand Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a strong original European fireplace surround in dark brown hard stone. The baguette details are a sign of wealth. The mantel (fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Grand French Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantel in a bicolor Burgundy marble hard stone is very unique in proportions and carving details. A grand piece and never seen something similar in pe...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Hand Forged 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small pieces of meat or other food quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or els...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since the...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'Shepherdess' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century Dutch fireback with a shepherdess. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style pedestal column, this was made in France and dates from around the 1960s-1970s.
It is of great quality and is very useful as a plant stand or as a pe...
Category
1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Louis XIV Style Bronze And Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze andirons, Louis XIV style, decorated with women's heads, flowers and grotesques
Wear from use, patina wear
Period 19th century
Height 66cm
29 x 56cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Slate Sundial, Decorated And Dated 1704
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Slate sundial engraved and decorated with cornucopias, shells and a crown topped with the motto "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which can be translated as "by this sign you will overcome" and...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of cast Iron Musketeers Andirons, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Musketeers andirons is made of cast iron. They are very unusual and decorative. These are a French work, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,345 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symbolized roy...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron and polished brass. The top of the andiron at the right in the pictures has bee...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,695 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century Louis XIV Manual Turnspit
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron and wood. The spit can be used in conjunction with landier andirons or stands. The condition is good.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Limestone Fireplace from France, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stylish French Louis XIV Style fireplace mantel.
The soft toned golden limestone and the simple lines makes this a true eyeca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Fine quality French Regency style small marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Small and beautiful reproduction of a regency fireplace made in old "brecccia capitolini" (antique marble). The serpentine paneled frieze is centered by classical french regency cartouche...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regence mantel in Breche Violette marble, 18th century
dimensions of hearth : 90 x 112,5cm
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$18,285 / item
French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fire...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Red Marble from Languedoc, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV style fireplace in red Languedoc marble fireplace dimensions: 82.5 x 89.5 cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 64.5 cm (25.4 inch).
The basket is ...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the tim...
Category
17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and t...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Coat of Arms De Rostaing Family' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the coat of arms of the De Rostaing Family, 17th century. Described by P. Palasi ('Plaques de cheminées héraldiques'; item 128)
The...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs.
The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with pillars and Saint Andrew's Cross. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Pa...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1808
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes strength and the unknow...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'Arms of Burgundy' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireback with coat of arms of Burgundy. Louis XIV period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leave stands for victory. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique and specialized collecti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in white Carrara marble, circa 1880
fireplace dimensions: 105 x 90cm
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century.
It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique French Bronze Chenets “Aux Dauphins” Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This rare pair of French bronze andirons is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715), which in France, was the period that the andiron reached its greatest artistic development. The ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
19th Century French Polished Brass Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century polished brass fire dogs with segmented shaped finials supported on two feet set between a shaped skirt. Wrought-iron log support. Restored.
Height of log supp...
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1850s French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$1,110 / set
Jean-Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of six French gilt iron chairs by Jean-Charles Moreaux. All of the chairs have a nice decorative pattern.
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$43,000 / set
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Doré Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style doré bronze chenets of exquisite workmanship embellished with neoclassical urns adorned with flames representing fire in original doré b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Created by Nature French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nicely waxed original French antique fireplace surround in a Louis XIV style of the 19th century. The hard stone/marble has red and honey color veining and from the village...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with beautiful patina, dating from the 18th Century
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround Color Created by Nature
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French country surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The Burgundy hard stone/ marble is from the Corton region. It is bicolor with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Antique Fireplace Surround in Stone Out of a Panel Room
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal bicolor burgundy hard stone mantle can be waxed to bring the deep patina out. It has exceptional proportions and is in perfect condition. The m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Small 17th French Country Louis XIV Period Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage fireplace surround was salvaged from under a window. The mantle is very nice with some original patina remaining. It has a nice simple country look. Suitable for a small...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Fine 18th Century French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Mantle in Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This rare original antique fireplace surround has on the front a pear upside down which was a symbol of wealth. The hard burgundy stone reflects the light in the room. Three solid pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century Fireplace of Noir de Mazy Marble in Style of Louis XIV
Located in Made, NL
Very nice antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble from the 19th century. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XIV and has beautiful ornate orna...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Andirons In Bronze And Wrought Iron, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of bronze and wrought iron andirons, in the style of the 17th Century
19th century period
good condition
Height 57 cm
53 x 28 cm
Free shipping to Paris, to your place or to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century. In the centre of a frame are the main arms, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys...
Category
18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Period 18th Century French Louis XIV Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by elegantly shaped frieze and shelf. Still at original depth, but could be reduced if necessary....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Transitional Louis XIV/XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality copy of an 18th century French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and l...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons 'Chenets'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3399 - Antique and rare cast iron fireplace plate with Louis XIV heraldic emblem: "fleur de lys" - end '600!
It's beautiful also on the wal...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ironstone
$1,211 Sale Price
20% Off
Fireback with the arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608. It bears the motto: "DOMINUS MIHI ADJUTOR". A similar fireback, bearing the same date, is kept in the Arlon Museum and is reproduced in the book "Plaques de cheminées...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace dimensions 87 x 95cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis Xiv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include and Jean-Charles Moreux. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $212 and tops out at $311,102 while the average work can sell for $2,080.
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