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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 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 date of production, 1780, i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

French Louis XV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XV Style fireback. The fireback has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. It can be used in an open firep...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th-19th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Louis XV style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.     
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Log Grate
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace grate, made of wrought iron and bronze. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Some minor damages are highlighted in the pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Large French 18th Century Andirons or Landiers
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
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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 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

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th/19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a fireplace tongs, three tasting forks, 3 spoons, a skimmer, a shovel, two spatulas and a hanger. The set is a...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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

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

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 Louis XV Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 29" W x 20" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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 Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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

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Wood

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

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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
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.
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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 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
Located in Soest, NL
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

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fire Andirons
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks on which a spit can be put for cooking. The andirons are in a good condition and are ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an open...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Substantial 19th Century Wrought Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of wrought fireplace andirons with shaped collared standards surmounted with a disk. The upright is supported on scrolled feet with a central drop finial...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Log Grate, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireplace grate. The holders are made of wrought iron. The grate is in 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

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Iron Firedogs
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, circa the 1920s. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction of typical Roco...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Console D'entre-deux, Louis XV style carved and gilded wood, circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Console D'entre-deux, Louis XV style carved and gilded wood, circa 1900, Campan green marble
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Early 19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th-century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass top. The tongs are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century Louis XV Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
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 Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
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.
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18th 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 Soest, NL
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

Large French 18th Century Louis XV Period Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. 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

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

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Wrought Iron

Beautiful Belgian Antique Marble Fireplace – Unique Color Palette
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This impressive antique fireplace, originating from Belgium and crafted around 1800, is a true masterpiece in natural stone. Made from a type of marble with an exceptionally rich co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, Louis XV Period, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
No description available
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Marble, Breccia Marble

French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century Period
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good. Style: Louis XV Period.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

20th Century French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Louis XV style fireback / backsplash. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colored at no extra cost. The fireback...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Soest, NL
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

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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

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Metal, Brass, Ormolu

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

Mid-Century French Polished Iron Shell Form Birdbath on Stand or Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a back yard with this heavy antique birdbath. Crafted in France circa 1950, the dish built of iron, stands on a robust circular pedestal bas...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown. The date of production, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the Vintage. 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 pa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique fireplace of carrara marble, big size, Louis XV style, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Impressive antique marble fireplace mantel, 190 cm wide, in Louis XV style. Made from high-quality white marble with elegant curves and a detailed central ornament. This wide mantel ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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Stone

18th Century Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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

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

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Marble

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

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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

Louis XV Ormolu Jardinière Stand With Vernis Martin Panels, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Louis XV-style ormolu-mounted jardinière pedestal, crafted in the early 20th century with exquisite attention to decorative detail. This refined piece features four hand-painted Ve...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Bronze

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

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Limestone

Antique Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely Belgium red marble fireplace mantel. This very elegant mantel has a beautiful shaped and profiled topshelf above a shallow paneled ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Period French Régence Firescreen with Needlepoint Inset, circa 1720
Located in Dallas, TX
Used during warm months to cover the opening of a fireplace, this French period Regence firescreen with needlepoint inset is from circa 1720. The hand-carved wood frame has motifs in...
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1720s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Textile, Silk, Wood

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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