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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
19th Century French Limestone Chimneypiece in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled, carved frieze with cartouche to centre, the shaped jambs with stop-flutes and panels. Shaped shelf. Goo...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of French 19th-20th Century Giltwood Carved Standing Pedestal Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved figural three-legged standing pedestal planters Jardinières, each with carved figur...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

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

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenet Set with Playful Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze figural Chenet (andiron) and Fender Suite. The impressive fender surmounted on each end by a figure of playful battlin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Fireplace In Red Verona Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in red Verona marble circa 1880 Hearth dimensions: 92 x 109 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Statuary Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique French figurative Statuary Carara marble mantel in the Louis XV style. This rare and remarkable French chimneypiece features boldly carved female terms and an intricately ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

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

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 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

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

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

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Gold Plated Louis XV Style Andiron Set, Cherub Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bronze gold plated Louis XV style Andiron set with Cherub Motif.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

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

Nineteenth Century French Pompadour Fireplace in Brocatello Marble
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century French Pompadour fireplace, carved in Spanish Brocatello marble, the moulded and shaped shelf above panelled frieze on canted volute jambs. Wonderfully rich mate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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Bronze

French 18th century Louis XV Period Limestone fireplace mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most impressive French 18th century Louis XV Period Limestone fireplace mantel. This wonderful mantel is raised by elegant jambs each displaying fine recessed mottled...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Louis XV Fireplace in De Waulsort Marble, Levanto and Statuary White, XVIIIth
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Waulsort marble fireplace, levanto marble sides and shelf, fireplace dimensions 87.5 cm x 136 cm.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent French Louis XV period fireplace mantel, dating to circa 1740–1760, exquisitely hand-carved from richly veined Rouge Royal marble. This mantel exemplifies the Rococo se...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XV Style Fireplace in Gray Ardennes Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style fireplace in gray Ardennes marble.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louise XV Style Carrara Marble Antique Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This special antique fireplace, characterized by the many details. The well-known lily pattern sustained around the frame. The console in the middle is decorated with various floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

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

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Marble

Antique Mantle of gray marble stone in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique mantelpiece, made of gray marble stone from the 19th century in style of Louis XV, exudes timeless elegance and historic charm. This antique fireplace mantelpiece...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Louis XV White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Beautiful Louis XV white marble fireplace mantel, dating from the 19th century
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Period 18th Century French Louis XV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality period 18th century Louis XV limestone fireplace. The paneled jambs with stiff leaves to bases, the carved frieze with flow...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Large Wrought-Iron Fireplace Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A large pair of wrought-iron polished fireplace fire dogs with shaped collared standards supported on wide scrolled feet. The rear log-supports can be adjusted to fit the fire openi...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Style Adjustable Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Sofia, BG
French late 19th century Louis XV style adjustable between 90 and 110 cm bronze fire fender with richly decorated fire dogs. France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu Andirons Louis XV Style Rococo
Located in Toledo, OH
One pair of gold French ormolu andirons in Louis XV style. Made of bronze with gold dora finish on the ornate scrollwork, iron supports. Each andiron is 16" high x 28" deep x 19" wid...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Other, Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace, Noir De Mazy, Louis XV, 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful 'Noir de Mazy' fireplace. Noir de Mazy is black marble and comes from Belgium. This type of marble is becoming increasingly rare, because the quarries in Belgium are almo...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Set of Antique Brass French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. This set can by used with our without the fender. De with of the fender is adjustable. Min with 139.37 inch Max with 51.18 inch T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Andiron Louis XV in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of andirons in gilded bronze from the 19th century Louis XV style They have retained their beautiful original gilding and are in very good condition.   
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Elegant Antique Fireplace Mantel in Classic Louis XVI Style
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel is an exceptional piece, crafted from the rare and historically significant Fleur de Pêcher marble. This vibrant stone, with its nuanced shade...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Luxurious French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara Marble with Rich Ornament
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This monumental and richly decorated French antique fireplace mantel is crafted from finely veined white Carrara marble and exudes the classical grandeur of the Louis XVI style. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Louis XV Style Sienna Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XV style Sienna marble fireplace, with carved motif to centre of shaped panelled frieze. Shaped jambs, with serpentine she...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

Marvelous Pair of Chinoiserie Louis XV Dore Bronze Chenets
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of period Louis XV dore bronze Chenets. Depicting male and female chinoiserie figures.
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1750s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Fireplace Screen Frame Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French walnut hand carved fireplace screen frame in Louis XV Style raised on two double stable legs. The upholstery was removed and now could be done with textile or with mirror. Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

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

Pair of French Louis XV Style Ormolu Chenets, 19th Century
By Charles Cressent
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Louis XV style ormolu chenets, nineteenth century, after the eighteenth century originals by Charles Cressent, each with sphinx on a c-scroll rococo base, one holdin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Louis XV Style Fireback Representing the Queen of France Marie Leczinska
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
19th century Louis XV style fireback depicting the French Queen Marie Leczinska. Three similar firebacks are reproduced in Henri Carpentier's book "Plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and iron andirons with bird figures. Louis XV style, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Each sculpted with a bird perched on foliate C-scrolls. Provenance: The estate of Samuel P. Reed.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century
Located in Made, NL
This special antique fireplace dates back to the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A unique look, because there is only one of it. The warm color scheme of two colors is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

18th Century Louis XV Fireplace in Richly Coloured Campan Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV fireplace in richly coloured Campan marble, French, eighteenth century, the elegantly shaped frieze panelled and centred with cabochon, on volute jambs, with generous moul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
.French Louis XV style marble fire place mantel. marble with green,white and lilac colors. Hand carved decorations.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Period 18th Century French Louis XV Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XV in French limestone. The gently sweeping serpentine frieze with carved shell to centre, flower paterae and entwined motifs to panelled frieze and curved jambs. Fr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

A 19th Century French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped, fluted jambs surmounted by panels and scrollwork, with carved leaves above. The shaped frieze with c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Unique Richly Detailed Antique Shell Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This antique front model mantelpiece is a stunning example of French craftsmanship. The detailed front is adorned with a luxurious shell motif and features consoles at a 45-degree an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Stately red marble antique fireplace. This front model has a beautiful expressive appearance. The marble contains different colored veins, which giv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Petite French Louis XV Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusually small French 19th century Louis XV style Statuary marble fireplace with carved centre to frieze and fluted shaped jambs surmounted by scrolls. Recommended for a small be...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

French Mid 19th Century Louis XV St. Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French mid 19th century Louis XV st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantle. The mantel is raised by two elegantly scrolled jambs with mottled feet and beau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Fireplace in Grey Marble of the Ardennes Louis XV Style Early Xixth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Fireplace in grey Ardennes marble late 18th century, early 19th century hearth dimensions 96x150cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Very special antique fireplace of bi-color marble stone. This marble stone gives a unique color to the fireplace. It is a unique fireplace in our col...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Antique Fireplace
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French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French early 19th century Louis XV st. limestone fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by beautiful jambs, each decorated with mottled recessed designs. The arbalest shap...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Mesh Fire Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and mesh fire screen. The fire screen is raised by beautiful scrolled foliate legs in the shape of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Fireplace In Black Marble From Belgium And Gray From The Ardennes, XVIIIth
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Large castle fireplace in black Mazi and gray Ardennes marble. Shelf ends reported. fireplace dimensions 111x 181cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Set of 2 Identical Noir de Mazy Black Marble Full Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful set of two antique black marble fireplaces. The fireplaces are in beautiful condition. The fireplaces are richly decorated with iron attachments. These give the fireplace...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Chenets, Attributed to Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Gilt And Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, Attributed to Jacques and Philippe Caffieri. Modelled as a dog and cat, ea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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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