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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
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

Rustic French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Period fireplace tool set. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket Louis XV Period
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 open...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A stunning 19th-century French Louis XV style fireplace mantel, masterfully carved from richly veined marble. This exceptional piece features a gracefully arched opening framed by bo...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Breccia Marble

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

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

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Griotte Marble

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

18th Century Louis XV Style Doors
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of Louis XV walnut doors. The asymmetrical raised panel indicates the transition period between Louis XV and XVI furniture styles. The ...
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1790s 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

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

Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with an allegory of the morning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does n...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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

Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Decorative Fire Screen with Gilded Rosettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1960, this elegant mid-century firescreen showcases an ornate scrolling design in hand-forged wrought iron. The openwork composition features symmetrical curv...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A Pair Of 18th Century French Louis XV Breche Violette Marble Fireplace Mantels
Located in London, GB
A large period pair of Louis XV fireplaces executed in superior quality Breche Violette marble. The jambs with deep side returns retaining their original brass vents, the front pan...
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1770s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. Made of cast iron. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colored at no extra cost. The fi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Impressive Pair of circa 1850 French Bronze Chenets with Putti and Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
This dynamic pair of French bronze chenets with putti and sea dragons was crafted circa 1850. The dore Rococo bases are full of life, with golden ...
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1850s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

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 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

Large Antique Hot Water Bottle Bed Pan
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period hot water bottle/bed pan. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condi...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century French Double-sided Aix Doors From Avignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of 18th-century French double-sided Aix doors originates from Avignon and showcases the timeless craftsmanship of the Louis XV period. Crafted from solid walnut...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel circa 1880
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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

A Large Antique French Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large Rococo Louis XV period fireplace in rich and highly variegated Rouge Griotte de Belgique marble. The cantered jambs having scrolled and stiff acanthus leaf carvings with shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Marble

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Orange Pink Marble Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace fireplace dimensions: 80.5 x 90.5 cm
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20th Century French 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

Pair of 19th C. French Cast Iron & Painted Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 19th century French cast iron painted garden urn planters, with weathered paint and rusted patina. Nicely cast scrolled details on the double handles.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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

Stone fireplace with overmantel, from Bar Le Duc city.
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stone fireplace with its monumental hood was sculpted in the 18th century. The curved profile of the legs, the soft moldings, and the double-body elevation give it a particularl...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Arabescato Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Arabescato Marble Hearth dimensions: 90 x 101 cm
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Late 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

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

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

French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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

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

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

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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

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 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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