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 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
Set of 3 ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style.
Foundry Mark: GH
Projection from wall: 7 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Bronze
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
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
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Quivers & Arrow Tall Andirons - Pair. Item features tall stately forms, stunning gilt bronze casting with drapes, quivers, and arrows, and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel in Belgian Brown-Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Monumental and exceptional original antique Belgian fireplace surround from Luik made out of the Belgian Gris d'ardenne marble.
A very nice...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Louis XVI Style Carved Mantle, Fireplace Surround, Solid Wood Carved, Oak
Located in Manhasset, NY
A Louis XVI style carved mantle, fireplace surround, solid wood carved.
This stunning Solid Oak Fireplace Surround is wonderfully carved having been ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
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
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
French Louis XV Period 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ex...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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
Materials
Iron
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
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
Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic.
Measures:
1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Louis XV Style Sarrancolin Framboise Marble Mantlepiece
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped rectangular top over a shaped lintel with central cabochon cartouche raised on shaped supports. Provenance: Fogg estate; Chestnut Hill Mass.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
19th Century Set of Antique Andirons or Firedogs in Bronze and Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of antique French andirons.
This set of double barred Louis XVI style andirons work
Restored, Great condition, perfect decorative and useable pieces.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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
PAIR of French Louis XV Style Bronze Door Handles
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV style 19/20th Century) bronze door handles with fluted scroll design (PRICED AS PAIR).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Consoles, Mahogany And Rosewood Veneer, Turquoise Blue Marble, 18th Century
Pair of consoles, mahogany and rosewood veneer, turquoise marble, stamped Mondon, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century Cast Iron French Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique 18th century cast iron French fireback.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Louis XV style Carrara marble mantel, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style Carrara marble mantel, circa 1980
Fireplace dimensions: 87 x 89 cm
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
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
Materials
Limestone
Pompadour Style Classic Belgian Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine Pompadour style vintage fireplace mantle has been made out of brown Belgian marble. It is from the 19th century and was installed in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Hand Carved Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This is a classic antique marble mantel. The serpentine apron is decorated with a scrolled fleur di lis motif. Detailed lines highlight the carved panels on the angled vertical suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique fireplace of carrara marble in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique mantelpiece of Carrara marble from the 19th century. This mantelpiece is in the style of Louis XV and has a beautiful ornament in the middle of the front part....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
French 19th Century Carved White Marble Allegorical Garden Fountain with Putti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th century carved white marble allegorical garden fountain group of two playful putti seated on a rocky outcrop with an upturned amphora supporting a stylized fish, drilled for water, together with a Rosso Verona marble "D" shell-shaped scalloped basin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
19th Century Terra Cotta Fireplace Mantel in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Beervelde, BE
This terra cotta fireplace surround is the first model. This model would have served for mantel pieces in marble, limestone or even wood.
Mea...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of 6 French Louis XV Style Gold and White Panels
Located in Queens, NY
6 French Louis XV style (19th Century) white and gold painted pilaster panels. Size variance, 1 panel: 25" wide, 5 panels: 15" wide. PRICED AS A SET
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Giltwood, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Cherub Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and charming pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style Belle Époque figural gilt-bronze chenets. The finely chased whimsical ormolu andirons, each surmounted with a...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Ormolu
Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period.
Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item featured has a remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, ce...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Iron
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
Oak fireplace with portrait of a gentleman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oak fireplace with overmantel mirror. In an elegant Louis XV style, the mantel is decorated with finely carved ornaments: a central shell is ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Oak
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
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Bronze
Pair of "Cupids" Andirons, France, circa 1760
Located in PARIS, FR
Height : 22 cm (8,6 in.) ; Width : 23 cm (9 in.) ; Depth : 8 cm (3,1 in.)
With the bar – Width : 26,5 cm (10,4 in.) ; Depth : 55 cm (21,6 in.)
Charming pair of Rocaille andirons dec...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Cheminée ancienne Louis XV
Located in COULLONS, FR
Découvrez cette magnifique cheminée ancienne de style Louis XV, une pièce d'exception qui apportera une touche d'élégance et de caractère à votre int...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
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
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
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
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Bicolor Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine marble hard stone antique fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailler. The execution is very clean. The mantel has very nice and deep legs. The stone reflects the li...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Pair Antique French Louis XV / XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century finely cast and gilt bronze andirons in the neoclassical Louis XV/ XVI style depicting seated cherubs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original fine European antique fireplace mantel in a French grey marble hard stone. It is robust. The proportions are Royal. The details o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
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
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Andirons in Bronze With Putti Bacchanalia
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French Louis XV style andirons, chenets in an old gilt bronze finish with patina from age. They are very fine quality and a nice larger size.
They both have a putti with...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 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...
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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 Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with three Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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.