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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
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Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XV fireplace in Belgian black marble. This strikingly simple fireplace has a moulded shelf over a panelled frieze, which is supported by elegantly canted jambs. Fre...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace, Louis XV Style, Kind of Marble Is Saint-Anna
Located in Made, NL
A very exclusive antique fireplace of Sainte-Anne belge marble from Belgium. The fireplace is in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made of wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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 French Louis XV Fire Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Refined Splendor: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Exalted Elegance: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace Be enchanted by the ultimate in sophistication with our Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Refined Louis XV Style: Antique Marble Front Fireplace in Noir de Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enter a world of luxury with our unique Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace. This piece exudes decadence and luxury, and its equal is rare to find. The firepla...
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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

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Black Marble Fireplace, Noir de Mazy, Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique Noir de Mazy fireplace from Belgium. Very nice with the coquille in the middle of the front and on both sides of the legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Amerongen, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate made cast iron and wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The width at the front is 70.5 cm (27.8 inches)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Marble Pillar/Column in Antique Louis XV Style Bronzed
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century marble pillar/column in Louis XV style green marble with bronze bases and capitals. Rectangular, profiled cover plate. Partially turned column shaft extremely decorative...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French fireplace in deep black Belgian marble Lovely petite Louis XV style fireplace great deep black coloring and friendly decorations. Nice sculpted shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Noir De Mazy Marble Mantle Surround, Fireplace in Style of Louis XV, 19th Cent
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble, also called the 'black gold'! This beautiful fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century. A very chic ma...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century Dutch Louis XV period fireplace toolset made of wrought iron and cast iron. The toolset consists of three fire irons and a stand. The condition is good. ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

French Louis XV Iron Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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

Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble. The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a 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 Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with polished brass. The item is fully functional and fit for use in...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Game Rack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV game rack used for hanging game and birds. The crown is made of wrought iron and is in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Large French 18th Century Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique 17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Fireback "EVROPA" the Abduction of Europa
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very detailed 19th century cast iron fireback showing the abduction of "EVROPA" Excellent condition, can be used in a fireplace or as a backsplash.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront shelf above a fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Louis XV Fireplace from the 19th Century of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Sint Anna marble from Belgium! This fireplace has a warm color scheme and is in the style of Louis XV, with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Fireplace of Burgundy Marble Stone in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Burgundian marble stone. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century and features a beautiful scallop in the middle of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV 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 delive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pedestals With Black Paint In Louis Seize Style From 1980s
Located in Lejre, DK
The pedestals with black paint, designed in the Louis Seize style from around the 1980s, are a striking fusion of classic elegance and contemporary flair. Inspired by the opulent aes...
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1980s Danish Vintage Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Paint, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Luxury French Antique Fireplace Fender
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful antique French fender. The Fender is placed as a shield in front of the fireplace. This beautiful fender is in very good condition. The width and the combination of the bla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Fireplace In Black Marble From Belgium And Gray From The Ardennes, XVIIIth
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large castle fireplace in black Mazi and gray Ardennes marble. Shelf ends reported. fireplace dimensions 111x 181cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Coat of Arms
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique cast iron fireback / backsplash. Great condition very detailed. The lion in the crest is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash "Winter"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XV fireplace fireback / backsplash showing "Winter" by an old bearded man who is trying to heat up to a nice little fire. The cast iron fireback has been prop...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Antique Green and Black Marble Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique black marble mantelpiece made of Noir de Mazy marble, the black gold. This fireplace is richly decorated with green marble inlays. The consoles are provided with green marble...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Noir Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Noir Antique marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant straight jambs with a mottled base, cut corners and fine circular or...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Noir Antique Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Noir Antique marble mantel. The mantle is raised by elegant jambs with finely mottled bases below elegant recessed designs, cabochons, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

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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