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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
French Louis XV Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
28th century French Louis XV period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Soest, 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 French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

Italian Louis XV Style Gilt & White Painted Metal And Marble Top Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian Louis XV Style Gilt & White Painted Metal And Marble Top Pedestal for your consideration. Meaures 12" in diameter and stands 34" tall.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XZV Style Fireplace Fender
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Brass

19th Century French Fireplace Fender, Louis XV Style
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Louis XV style fire fender made of brass. The fender consists of two pieces, which can be put in front of the fireplace.         
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

18th Century French Louis XV 'Scylla and Charybdis' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback. In Greek mythology, the "Scylla and Charybdis" myth recounts the challenges faced by sailors. Scylla, a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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 Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th or early 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools. The tools include a wrought iron poker, brass tongs, two wrought spoons and a wrought iron with brass skimmer...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 ladle with a wrought iron handle, a wrought iron spoon, a wrought iron ladle, brass tongs, and a brass skimmer...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique German 'Jesus' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with Jesus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French 'Marie Leszczyńska' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron with a cast iron base. The condition is good.  
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Title: 18th Century Louis XV Marble de St Remy Fireplace Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Marble de St Remy fireplace, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Dutch Log Basket or Log Holder
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

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

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Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Iron

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

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Wrought Iron, Brass

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Earthenware stove Luneville Green Color Frane 18th century Louis XV Period
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware stove made in Luneville, France.The Color is Green. It has been made during 18th century .Louis XV Period
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Earthenware

Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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 C. French Wrought Iron Louis XV Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV companion set. The tool set consists of thongs and shovel. Made of wrought iron. It 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

Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XV period. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron and polished bra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Large Antique French Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Soest, 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

Antique French Fireplace Fender, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful and decorative andirons with female front. Louis XV period. Made of cast iron. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. U...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

Magnificent Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireplace toolset. The toolset is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and it is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century German Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.  
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars of Hercules decorated with flower pots and the arms of France. The date of production, 1780, is also cast in the fireback. This...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Fire Fender
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) gilt bronze chenets & fire fender with scrolling foliate detail (chenets: 16¼"w x 6"d x 16¾"h)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, 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

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

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

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Bronze, Iron

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, 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

19th Century Original Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Campan Vert marble vintage and decorative bedroom fireplace in the Pompadour style of the 19th century. The creator paid attention to the veining of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Soest, 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

18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, 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 Rotating Gridiron
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. To prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a trivet, d...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and mor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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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