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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
Elegant Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice French Louis XV fireplace in Buxy limestome. This grayish fossilized stone has a lovely soft toned color suitable for almost every interior. The elegant lines and simple b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Regency fireplace in Rance marble, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency fireplace in Rance marble, 18th century dimensions du foyer : 92 x 145 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique 18th Century Pair Of Columns Hand Carved Wood Painted Flowers
Located in Munich, DE
These columns were handcarved out of wood in the middle of the 18th century either in the South of France or in Spain. Garlands of roses and leaves wind themselves around the wood. T...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very rough but still refined French Louis XV fireplace, this original 18th century fireplace is carved from the finest Lava stone from the Haute- Loire area in France. This unique...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Lava

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

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Brass

Rustic French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Period 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 functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Louis XV Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Candle Holders
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century Louis XV Period candle holders. The candle holders are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the candle holders is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Andirons, Firedogs, Early 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in good condition and fit for use...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit for u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Fire Poker
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireplace poker made of wrought iron. Louis XV Period. The poker is in good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Dutch Fire Tongs or Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble. A very nice mid 18th century fireplace made from beautiful Sin Anne marble. The well profiled and shaped topshelf rest on a strong craved and...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble, Griotte Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period 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

Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble. The hand-painted porcelain insert ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France and two pillars topped by Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies). The arms of France include the crown (symboli...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Pewter

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

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

18th Century Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobilit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Limestone Fireplace, 18th Century Louis XV, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace, 18th century Louis XV, France. This lovely bi-color limestone fireplace from the Burgundy area in France is very elegant and subtle decorated. Its sim...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of Chiseled Bronze Andirons in the Style of Louis the 15th
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of chiseled bronze and wrought iron. This is a French work in the Louis the 15th style. Beginning of 19th century
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Early 1800s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique French Fireplace in Bi-Color in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Fireplace in Bi-Color in Limestone. A very nice and warm two toned French limestone fireplace mantel. This solid 2 piece mantel has a nice and decorative carved frie...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose and Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender. Item features substantial form with cast brass figural ormolu depicting acanthus leaves, drapes, ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt. Great condition, can b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Period 'Street Musician' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis V style fireback with a street musician. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no...
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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 Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Large French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The total width at the front is 88,5 cm / 34,9 inches. ...
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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 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 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 dynast...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. With a man and a woman and other typical Louis XV decoration. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made bla...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with four Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The fireback has a natural...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Style Louis Pompadour ashburton Marble Fireplace
Located in Ware, GB
This antique chimneypiece has been crafted from striking ashburton marble in the very popular and elegant French, pompadour design. The fireplace surround is in the distinctive Fren...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Late 18th Century Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Pewter

Pair of French Louis XV Gilt Carved Valances
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV style (19th Century) gilt carved valance pelmet with floral trim and center scroll design (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned sandstone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France. Subtle decorated frieze combined with perfectly executed elegant swooping lines make this 18th century mas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Louis XV style console table with beige patina, Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style console table with beige patina, Carrara marble, circa 1880
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Chinoiserie' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a Chinese scene. Made of cast iron. The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback produced in honor of a marriage in 1802. The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France. This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout. The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

EXCLUSIVE Antique Fireplace Surround Arabescato Marble *FREE SHIPPING
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing our exquisite Exclusive Antique Front Fireplace crafted from the stunning Arabescato Marble. This fireplace is a true testament to timeless beauty and exceptional craftsm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period 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

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 Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice and unusual shaped French Louis XV fireplace. Executed in beautiful warm bi colored limestone, this lovely decorative mantel adds true style and French class...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

Pair Of Louis XV Andirons In Gilded Bronze With Black Patina
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of bronze andirons with double patina depicting a couple of characters in a festive posture, displaying a jug of wine and a cup, in a rocaille decoration of acanthus leaves and ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze chenets (andirons), each with a scrolled design raised with plinths, Paris, circa 1880-1890. Measures: Length: 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash. Great patina and nice patina. Sold by Schermerhorn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France Lovely modest Bi-Color Limestone Louis XV from France. This French limestone comes from the burgundy area, it is unique because of its col...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very interesting Rustic French Louis XV Fireplace. This nice limestone mantel show its age and history. Saved from a derelict building it stood in the rain for many years before ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely soft toned yellow limestone with hints of red. This subtle French mantel dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. Some minor overall restorations and damages, le...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

18th C. French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Louis XV Style Mantle Surround of Solid Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice solid marble fireplace from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV. This fireplace has a scallop in the middle of the front part and beautiful shapes. A fireplace with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition, no cracks.
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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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