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
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown.
The fireback has a natural ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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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
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with two pillars, the IHS monogram and the names of the couple who had the fireback casted. The medieval IHS monogram stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Dutch Log Basket or Log Holder
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log bin firewood bucket with lid made of polished brass. Dutch brass kettle, also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an open fire. The c...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The da...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireback coats of arms of France. Each coat of arms has a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lys, all indicating royalty. The design of the coats of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition. They are fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$584 / set
18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron. The fire dogs 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
Iron
$348 / set
A French 19th-20th Century Carved White Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris,...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$9,985 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th 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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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th 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 skimmer...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 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
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron. They have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The patina of the andirons is brown. Upon request it can be made black. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They 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 Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XZV Style Fireplace Fender
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fire fender made of brass. Louis XV style.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
$324 / set
18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Limestone
Exceptional Rare Stone Chimney Piece For High-End Interior Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare stone fireplace surround from the Moselle region.
Extra fine carved castle fireplace piece in great condition for original interior design.
This is a real exceptional chimney pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Set of Pine Etched Glass Doors, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
This beautiful set of doors is pictured with a black background behind the etched glass to showcase the detail. The glass on the two outer doors features a decanter, glass, and fruit...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Glass
$6,995 / set
Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic.
Measures:
1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely tall and decorative fireback with a depiction of Poseidon holding trident, the sea, four horses and cherubs holding trumpet.
Bottom is rough and has a repair, overall great...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Marble Fireplace From The Ardeche Region In Olive Green Multi Colour
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fireplace surround with palm tree detail carved on the main piece. Extreme rich jambs. The bicolor marble is from the Ardêche region in France. This is a 19th century chimney piece.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique French Louis XV fireplace mantel executed in limestone.
Nice soft tones and fine carvings.
Nice original condition.
Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this pair of cast iron planters reflects the graceful curves and ornate foliate motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style. Each features a shapely bom...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and pleasant wooden Louis XVI fireplace.
This fireplace comes with loads of patina and beautifully well aged gilded details.
The nice straight profiled topshelf rest on a ...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Walnut and Pewter Lavabo with Original Basin, circa 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period Lavabo in walnut, with pewter basins and fixtures, dating from the mid-18th century. The piece is remarkable for retaining its original ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pewter
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
Decorative Fireplace Grate / Firegrate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decent sized French firegrate or fireplace basket.
The elegant shaped wrought iron bars and rounded shape make this a pleasure to look at.
Very good and usable condition, can be used in a real fire or to have a gas insert...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Impressive Carved Wood Mantel And Trumeau With Yellow Sienna Marble Accents
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Impressive Carved Wood Mantel And Trumeau With Yellow Sienna Marble Accents
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of gilt bronze and iron, France, circa the 1910s.
These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature gilt bronze construction of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Cornucopia
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia
ALIS-0008.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Marble
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantle is from wine Château. The warm color in a marble hard stone and the phenomenal patina is an enhancement for any room.
Great piece that needs a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$6,450 Sale Price
48% Off
19th Century Pair of Elegant Louis XV Style Fireplace Dogs
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique Bronze Fireplace Andirons / Log Holders — Ornate Decorative Pair
Add timeless elegance to your fireplace with this stunning pair of antique brass andirons. These beautifully...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Iron
18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Bicolor Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine marble hard stone antique fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailler. The execution is very clean. The mantel has very nice and deep legs. The stone reflects the li...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Wall Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved limestone French limestone wall fountain with metal lion face.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Louis XV Stylr Gilt Brass 3-Part Fire Fender, Tool Stand With Three Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Three Part Fire Fender, Tool Stand With Three Tools set in great vintage condition.
Measures 51" in width, 7.5" in depth, 25" in height. 3...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.
Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Walnut Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Louis XV style walnut door from the Loire Valley. This two sided interior door is made of thick planks of solid walnut with hand carved scroll decoration typical of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Fine Louis XV Period Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Burgundy hard stone original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has an amazing patina. It is a real treasure. If you would not know better, you would think it is a warm deep c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato mar...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble
19th Century Antique and Classic French Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Royal Brêche D'Aleppe marble antique French fireplace surround from the Pompadour period, 18th century. This mantle piece was installed in a Parisian bedroom. Madame the Pompadour wa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
Remarkable Louis XV Style Fireplace, In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing Louis XV style fireplace, in Carrara marble circa 1880
Dimensions of the hearth: 83 x 129.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign of "The Beloved", king Louis ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Pewter
Antique fireplace of grey marble stone from the 19th century, style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
This beautiful 19th century mantelpiece is a masterpiece in the elegant Louis XV style. Made of grey marble stone, it exudes timeless class and refinement. The graceful lines, curved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century.
Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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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