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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Louis XV
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Black Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Late 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace executed in superb Belgian black marble. The opulence and size of this monumental mantel are as impressive...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Large Antique French Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century, French Louis XV blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.     
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Gilt Bronze Chenet in the Louis XV Style with Classical Figures
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century French gilt bronze chenet, in the Louis XV style, with fender of adjustable width. Each end with classical figures sitting within floral scrolls. Maximum wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars, a cross, and the date of production 1738. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition.       
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Set of 2 Identical Noir de Mazy Black Marble Full Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful set of two antique black marble fireplaces. The fireplaces are in beautiful condition. The fireplaces are richly decorated with iron attachments. These give the fireplace...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Louis XV Parisian Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece and Interior
Located in Southall, GB
Beautiful late 18th century Louis XV Parisian rouge marble fireplace mantelpiece and cast-iron interior. This French fireplace mantel boas...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Striking Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A striking Sarrancolin marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled jambs surmounted by shaped, panelled frieze and moulded shelf ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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

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

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century, Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Southall, 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 d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and exclusive antique fireplace of Saint Remy marble from Belgium. This type of marble has a warm color nuance and the beautiful chiseled ornaments give this fireplace...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Very special antique fireplace of bi-color marble stone. This marble stone gives a unique color to the fireplace. It is a unique fireplace in our col...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful imposing antique fireplace of marble stone. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A mantle with beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars, a cross, and the date of production 1738. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire fender. The fender is 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

Large Antique French Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with two pillars, a floral decoration and the date of production 1811. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Louis XV Pompadour Loire French Breche Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Southall, GB
19th century Louis XV Pompadour Loire Breche marble mantelpiece A French Pompadour style fireplace with delicately carved features from a Parisian home. ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful hand-forged Louis XV fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition of the grate is good.   
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Louis XV Style Soft Rouge Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Southall, 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

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Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French 'Marie Leszczyńska' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Louis XV style fireback with Marie Leszczynska, queen of France and wife of king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron and ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and three fire irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought shovel, a wrought iron poker...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars, flower vases and the date of production 1797. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

20th Century Louis XV Decorative Fireplace
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Louis XV decorative fireplace Solid beechwood, gold frame. In the center as well as on the flanking Rocaille-carving. High quality and decorative fireplace. Delivery ti...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Beech

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV 18th century brass chenets, very finely cast with scrolled foliage and swags, large putti holding grapes and vines. Exceptional quality. Measures: Height: 370 mm 14...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Francois and Marie in 1772. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and are fully f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing the Goddess Diana Bathing
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely French cast iron Louis XV / Rococo fireback showing Goddess Diana bathing. Diana is the Goddess of modest hunting, she only kills what she can ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble. This mid-18th century masterpiece has a beautiful molded shelf above a paneled and swooping frieze which is centered by an stylish cartouche and flanked by strong paneled jambs. The deep glossy sides can be altered for a flush fit...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Mantel Piece in Style of Louis XV of Blue Fleuri Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of Blue Fleuri marble! This fireplace is in Louis XV style and has a scallop in the middle. The fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in good ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Louis XV andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional. Their patina is a natural brown, which can be made black ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV period French fire dogs with spit hooks. 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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Iron

Elegant Walnut French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Impressive 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique fireplace of Saint Anna marble, a beautiful rustic kind of marble with light veins. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Brass Firescreen with Scrolls & Leaf Form
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style brass firescreen with scrolls and leaf form. The mesh embellished with cherub and leaf decoration. Fine quality. 19th century. Height: 912 mm 35 ⅞" Wid...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. They are called 'pair de marriage' as the wife and husband each brou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Carved French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A carved French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked by scrolled foliage. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
Set of 18th century Dutch fireplace tools with a hanger. The tools and hanger are made of polished brass. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with a wrought iron handle, brass tongs...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Louis XV Carrara French White Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique full surround fireplace in Louis XVI style. Made from Carrara marble, this fireplace radiates luxury. This particularly beautiful model comes from a stately Brussels building...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Louis Style Noir De Mazy Black Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A magnificent marble fireplace wrapped in black marble: “Noir de Mazy”. An elegant combination of craftsmanship and distinctive styles. Everything about this mantelpiece is right, th...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Louis XV Style Noir De Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Every career has highlights. And this fireplace is one of them. In 20 active years in the fireplaces and mantelpiece restoration, this is a story worth telling. My love for Noir de Mazy...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of G and M. The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace of Portoro Marble, 19th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Made, NL
A rare antique marble fireplace from ancient Portoro marble from Tuscany. Portoro marble is one of the most elegant Italian marbles. The black background with golden veins ensures lu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with Zeus transforming himself into a swan to seduce the beautiful Leda. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Fine hand-forged Louis XV fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition of the grate is good.   
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and strong French Louis XV fireplace mantel in limestone. The amazingly detailed carvings are beautifully executed, the strong lines of the mantels gives it a nice stance....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique French Statuary Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique French figurative Statuary Carara marble mantel in the Louis XV style. This rare and remarkable French chimneypiece features boldly carved female terms and an intricately ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel. Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated. Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Nineteenth Century French Pompadour Fireplace in Brocatello Marble
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French Pompadour fireplace, carved in Spanish Brocatello marble, the moulded and shaped shelf above panelled frieze on canted volute jambs. Wonderfully rich mate...
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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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