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
Color: Gray
18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireplace basket - fire grate made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The condition of the grate is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons 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
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fire dogs made of cast iron. The andirons have a natural brown patina. Upon request they can be made black. The condition of the andirons is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century Fine European Grey Marble Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a grand, one of a kind, original French antique fireplace surround. It was made in a grey bicolor Marble hard stone. It reflects the light in the room and has a silky feeling touching it. The depth the pannels on the front are rich. The front is out of one piece. The condition is amazing. This one is from the Louis XV period.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A richly carved Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The flowing frieze with carved shell, flowers and foliage, shaped jambs with scroll and shell to top, leading the floral dro...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Carved Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped frieze with attractive carved shell to centre, flanked by scrolls, rosettes and shaped panels. Shaped panelled j...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Petite French Louis XV Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusually small French 19th century Louis XV style Statuary marble fireplace with carved centre to frieze and fluted shaped jambs surmounted by scrolls. Recommended for a small be...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with a coat of arms, two pillars and the date of production 1787.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with the pillars of Hercules and the date of production 1797.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favourite weapon. It ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Discover a Timeless Masterpiece: Our 19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with this exquisite, hand-carved masterpiece from 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French firedogs, andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Period 18th Century French Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality period 18th century Louis XV limestone fireplace. The paneled jambs with stiff leaves to bases, the carved frieze with flow...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lis
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with pillars, Fleurs de Lis, a name and the date of production 1781. The Fleurs the Lis were partially truncated during the French Revolution.
This prod...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Carrara Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A good quality 19th century French Louis XV Carrara fireplace. The panelled frieze with heavily carved leafwork and foliage throughout. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Rare and Very High Quality Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
With rectangular moulded shelf above the frieze which is decorated with interlocking guilloche. The jambs of tapering pilaster form with cable stopped flutes and budding flower heads...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
French Louis XV Firedogs, Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style.
18th century.
Opening measurements: 40 x 58....
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
French Louis XV Antique Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable Louis XV rouge royale marble mantel from the 18th century stands as a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. While exceptional in quality, the mantel does exhibit a minor...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Brown-Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Monumental and exceptional original antique Belgian fireplace surround from Luik made out of the Belgian Gris d'ardenne marble.
A very nice...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century Pillars with Fleurs de Lys Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1791
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century Pillars with Fleurs de Lys Fireback, The date of production, 1791, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France with Pillars, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century fireback with Arms of France, pillars and the date of production 1779. The Fleurs de Lys and the crown were partially truncated during the French Revolution. The style o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Louis XV Style French 'Lady' fireback. 20th century.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The co...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Marble Fireplace Paonazzo Marble 19th Century One of a kind
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful unique and exclusive fireplace of Paonazzo marble from the 19th century! This antique French fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and has a scallop in the middle and on th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Louis XV Fireplace with a Beautiful Patina, 19th Century of French Limestone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone with beautiful ornaments and patina. The color scheme and decorations make this fireplace a very unique piece. This fireplace dates fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style, a yellow stain on the shelf, dimensions of the fireplace: 83.5cm x 95.5cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
19th Century Fireplace of French Limestone in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of French limestone in the style of Louis XV from the 19th century! This friendly fireplace has beautiful curves and is at the same time elegant due to th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Arabescato Marble
Located in London, GB
A very fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre flanked by foliage and belldrop below. The sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Mantel of Marble Stone, Style Louis XV, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful and rare antique marble mantelpiece in the style of Louis XV. This mantelpiece dates back to the 19th century and is of the marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Limestone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Very charming antique fireplace of limestone of the 19th century in the style of Louis XV.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Louis XV Style Soft Rouge Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
19th century Louis XV style beautiful fireplace sculpted in a soft colored Rouge Royal marble. The finely carved shelf rests on a serpentine front, with a rocaille shell framed by fl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century, Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in London, GB
A Rouge Royal Marble Louis XV Antique Fireplace Mantel In Rococo Style,
The Serpentine Shelf Above The Paneled Frieze Centered By A Large Floral Cartouche and supported on straight ...
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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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