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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
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

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Marble

Louis XV Style Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large rectangular free standing Louis XV style fine mesh fireplace screen with foliage details, elegant scrolled frame and leaf design feet.
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20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

An Antique 18th C French Rococo Fireplace in Superior Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
A very large chimneypiece executed in superior quality Italian Breche Violette marble, with large areas of deep purple hues making such a striking fireplace. Transitional style betwe...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace. A Richly Hand Carved Louis XV Parisien Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble. The Flowing Frieze With Carved Shell, Shaped Jambs Wit...
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19th Century British Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wood

Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL

19th Century Louis XV Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Belge

Origin: Boulevard de Sébastopol, Paris – A ra...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

White Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Louis XV fireplace mantel in Carrara white marble Beautiful antique Louis XV fireplace mantel. Very fine carved 19th century Louis XV mantelpiece from Paris. Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and its leaden weight. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Wrought Iron

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

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Limestone

20th Century French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and clean French Louis XV fireplace mantel from the 20th century. The lovely shell decorated frieze rests on solid jambs and supports a nice shaped and profiled top shelf. Some...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

18th Century German Louis XV Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century Louis XV Period German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not h...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Palace Driveway Entrance Gates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Palatial Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Wrought Iron Driveway Entrance Gates. The tall and heavy iron gates centered with an with an ornate circular and scrolled design...
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Early 1900s European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Marble

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 Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Small 19th Century Antique Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This nice Pompadour antique fireplace mantel-surround, in a very rich marble, was original installed in a corner in a panelled room in Bruges. Fine architectural element from the 19t...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Small French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Small and elegant 18th century French Louis XV fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of wr...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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

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Marble

An Antique French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XV style 3 shell Carrara marble fireplace from the mid 19th century. The panelled legs with carved shell end blocks, the serpentine frieze again panelled with cen...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
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

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Granite, Bronze

German Louis XV Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
German Louis XV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.  
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20th Century German Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Period andirons from the 18th Century. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble. A very nice tall and elegant red marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The lovely shaped and profiled topshelf rest on a frieze that ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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Marble, Carrara Marble

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

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Cast Bronze Fireplace Screen
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French fireplace screen with ornate cast bronze frame and decorative center medallion of a pair of cupids. In good condition with a few tiny holes and light rus...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wire

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

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Breccia Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Pewter Fountain Lavabo on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fountain was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. In the past, this kind of lavabos was actually used for hand washing. This water fountain is made of pewter with bronze faucets...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Pewter

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Fountain
Located in Essex, MA
19th century French marble and bronze fountain. Seated satyr on marble column with marble shell basin. Later cast stone plinth. Wonderful garden ele...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Hearth dimensions: 96 x 94.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Marble

French 18th Century Louis XV Period '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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Game Rack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of wrought ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Extraordinair French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer this amazing French louis XIV fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from striking Italian Bardiglio grey marble, this ni...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

Antique fireplace Sarrancolin Marble 19th century
Located in Made, NL
19th Century Antique Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel Experience the timeless elegance of this 19th-century French fireplace mantel, expertly crafted from rare Sarrancolin marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Marble Fireplace Arabescato Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Exceptional, impressive and monumental 19th century antique fireplace surround in beautiful Arabescato marble. The carving is in superb quality showing the high standard and exceptional craftsmanship of its sculpturer. This unique antique chimneypiece mantle is a one in its kind The style of this antique mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Marble

18th Century Dutch Louis XV Period Game Rack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of wr...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble fireplace dimensions 83.5 x 119cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Marble

French Early 20th Century Jardiniere
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Charming iron Planter lacquered white/cream with garlands and flowers.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Dimensions of the hearth: 93 x 93 cm
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Early 19th Century French Walnut Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Louis XV style walnut door from the Loire Valley. This two sided interior door is made of thick planks of solid walnut with hand carved scroll decoration typical of th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set of Three Magnificent 9 Ft 8” French 18th Century Painted Chateau Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning set of three almost 10 feet tall, monumental early French panels that were removed from an important chateau in France. These large panels are in the Louis XV style and show...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Fine European Grand Reception Hall Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand Red marble fireplace surround from the 19th century. This is an exceptional mansion mantel. It was installed in the hall of a Brussels Bank. Measurements: 188 cm Exterior Wid...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Large French Andirons, Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV period andirons / fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are hard to find. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Wrought Iron

19th Century Rouge de Mazy Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Opening measurements: 34.6 x 39.8 inch (height x width).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra costs. It is in a good...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Floor in white Carrara marble, Belgian black marble and royal red marble, 18th
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Floor in white Carrara marble, Belgian black marble and royal red marble, 18th century, 23m2 There are multiple installation possibilities. The photo shows a 7.30 x 3.7 m layout. It ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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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