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
Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 '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
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
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Iron
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
$16,000 / set
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
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 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
French Louis XV Firedogs, Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XV firedogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Andirons - Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
$448 / set
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
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Italian Andirons in Gilt Bronze and Iron in Louis XV style, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s.
The front of these andirons is made in forged ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
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
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Cherub Acanthus Leaf Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Cherub Acanthus Leaf Andirons - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 22" H x 11" W x 5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 18th century
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive antique marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The size is exceptionally large for a marble fireplace, 203 cm wide! The fireplace has a beautiful scallop in the m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$23,439 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
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
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
French Pompadour Style Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Simple French Pompadour vintage fireplace surround in a red marble which has the looks of a porfier stone of the 19th century. The mantel is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome pair of small scale French Rococo style bronze chenets, the base depicting a male face with flowing hair, perhaps a portrait of Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, 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
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
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Iron
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Materials
Bronze
$5,948 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Griotte Marble
Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt and White Painted Doors
Located in Queens, NY
4 PairS of French Louis XV style (late 19th Century) parcel gilt & white painted doors with ormolu hardware & steel locks, (PRICED PER Pair).
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
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
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
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Manual Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 18th Century French Louis XV Period roasting jack made of wrought iron and a wooden handle. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The condition is g...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
Materials
Limestone
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style.
18th century.
Opening measurements: 40 x 58....
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
Materials
Limestone
Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
French work from the second half of the 19th century. This elegant jardinière features an openwork structure with lattice motifs, enhanced by rich ornamentation of foliate scrolls an...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century, Dutch Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Cherub Chenets Fireplace Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Cherub Chenets Fireplace Andirons - Pair. Item features finely cast bronze details, adorable cherubs, fine acanthus scroll work, quality craftsma...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
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
Materials
Iron
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
$4,650 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash.
Has been used well during its live and this shows.
A lot of details have slowly faded and the bottom is missing some pieces.
Woul...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
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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