Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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
Pair of Louis XV Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XV, wrought iron.
This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century are a typical decoration of its period "the Classical period" curved ...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an ope...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Authentic French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel – 19th Century
This magnificent French Louis XV fireplace mantel is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Made from French limesto...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$14,996
19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace mantle is a Classic small French Parisian apartment piece. It had some restoration work.
Measures:
111 cm Exterior Width 43.70 Inch
103 cm Exterior Height 40.55 Inch
7...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An Antique French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A carved Carrara Marble antique 19th century Louis XV style "Tres Coquilles" fireplace. The Cantered console jambs with scrolled panels and surmounted by a carved shell. The serpenti...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Bronze Fireplace Screen in French Louis XV/ XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) gilt bronze fireplace screen in the French Louis XV / XVI style, featuring cherubs tending to a flame and frame with organic motifs including connected scrolls...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th-19th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Set of 18th-19th century fireplace tools used for tasting and turning food that is cooked on an open fire. The hanger and the five tools are made of wrought iron.
We have a unique a...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Suprising Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful and surprising 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style fireplace mantel in white marble.
The perfect dimensions and decorations truly make this mantel stand out.
Lo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Nice French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone.
This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Dutch Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the dista...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,244 / set
French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Period fireback with the year of production, 1797, casted on the top side. The two pillars are so-called pillars of Hercules as they refer to the club of Hercules. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A large Period Louis XV Marble Fireplace mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and quite tall for this model, late 18th century Louis XV Rouge de Griotte Belgique marble chimneypiece. The scrolled console jambs cantered, with stiff acanthus to bottom an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Griotte Marble
Antique Green Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace amazing green Vert d'Estour also known as Payolle.
Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great warm coloring and friendly decorations.
Nice sculpted shelf ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and a polished brass rim on top and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water fr...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
18th Century Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual French fireplace in Rouge Griotte de Belgique marble, in the period of Louis XV with a serpentine moulded frieze which is supported by inverted cantered jambs with scrolle...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XV fireplace mantel from Paris, France.
This bright and friendly pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV & Vernis Martin Style Giltwood Fireplace Screen
By Vernis Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very Fine and rare French 19th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Vernis Martin Stylefl fireplace screen. The rectangular carved giltwood panel surmounted with four circular oil paintings...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$6,985 Sale Price
62% Off
Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring nearly 34 inches square, this very large mid-18th century French Louis XV period iron fireplace back features a heraldic motif with the coats of arms of France and Navarre ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Fireplace Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style white Carrara marble fireplace circa 1980,
Hearth dimensions: 79 x 94 cm
Restoration on the top shelf
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Large Gilt Bronze Fire Screen in the Louis XV Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large gilt bronze fire screen in the Louis XV style.
A Napoleon III period gilded bronze fire screen and mantelpiece in the Louis XV style, 19th century.
H: 80cm. W: 80cm, D: 22cm
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 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 ...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Small French Antique Pompadour Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a petite antique fireplace surround from a Parisian apartment in the Pompadour style. The marble has a nice oxidation. A perfect fit for a small room, bedroom, library with a French touch...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Striking Breche Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble.
The serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful fl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble
Small 18th Century Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with a Louis XV decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Parisian Pompadour Pink Marble Fireplace Surround From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant 19th century French, Parisian, appartement fireplace surround in colourful marble.
Original antique timeless elegancy in great condition. The eye-catcher of a room.
Measurem...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 'Amphitrite' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French fireback with Amphitrite.
Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, is often seen as the queen of the oceans. As the wife of Neptune, the god of the sea, she is close...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house deli...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two decorated pillars with fleurs de lys (lilies), two tulips, and the date of production 1775. Also the initials of the person who commissioned the production o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XV Period French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble.
This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble
Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Paonazzo marble fireplace, circa 1900
hearth dimensions: 94,5 x 107cm
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$5,984 / item
Two Pairs of 18th Century French Alder Communication Doors From Avignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These two pairs of 18th Century French communication doors are masterfully crafted from walnut, showcasing the wood’s natural warmth and rich grain. Originating from Avignon, these d...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash in Louis XV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash in Louis XV Style, with the Arms of France.
A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Foliage Carved Walnut & Gilt Fireplace Mantle
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique French Louis XV Style Foliate Carved Walnut & Gilt Fireplace Mantle C1930.
Measures- 56w...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Fountain on Carved Walnut Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite Louis XV lavabo fountain was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. The elegant handwashing fountain, known as a lavabo, features its original pewter reservoir fitted wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pewter
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and an iron rim on top and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the we...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Louis XV Style 'Cupids' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with cupids harvesting.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at n...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period.
Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$2,776 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble fireplace dimensions 83.5 x 119cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble
Hearth dimensions: 78.5 x 127cm
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace
Dimensions of the hearth: 84 x 80cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Fine Louis XV, 18th century marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Important and massive Louis XV fireplace model. Made in a unique old pink marble .
With serpentine-shaped shelf and bowed frieze, decorated by spring flowers in the center of the fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful fireplace to place around the chimney.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Louis XV style fireplace in purple breccia marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in purple breccia marble, circa 1880
fireplace inside dimensions: 84,5 x 92,5cm
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20th Century Belgian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
1990s Louis XV Style Antique Carved White Marble Fireplace.
Located in Marbella, ES
A delicate antique fireplace crafted from carved white marble, featuring elegant curves and reliefs inspired by the Louis XV style. Its sinuous design and refined proportions lend li...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 'Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash Louis XV Period, Dated 1770
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1770, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request,...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century.
Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Louis XV style Carrara marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace, French, circa 1860, the shaped frieze centred by stylised fleur-de-lys flanked by laurel leaves, the out-turned jambs with acanthus leaves ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara 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.
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Small Louis XV Fireplace Back / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with a Louis XV decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period 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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Carved French Mantle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century fruitwood and pine mantle from France. The detail on this mantle is lovely. the crown is hand carved with lovely acanthus leaf decoration, following down to a stepped p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood, Pine
Antique Rococo Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and very fine quality Louis XV style fire place in Carrara marble. The profusely carved frieze, protruding from beneath the mantle with gadrooned carved centre cartouche , su...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1739, is cast in the fireback. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown....
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis Xv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV 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 XV 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 Bouhon Frères, Frédéric - Eugène Piat, Joseph Reynés I Gurgui, and François Linke. 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 $158 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $4,555.
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