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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
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

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV 18th century brass chenets, very finely cast with scrolled foliage and swags, large putti holding grapes and vines. Exceptional quality. Measures: Height: 370 mm 14...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

19th Century, Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A Rouge Royal marble Louis XV antique fireplace mantel in Rococo style, The Serpentine shelf above the paneled frieze centered by a large floral cartouche and supported on straight d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Limestone Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French limestone fireplace mantel. Inside dimensions : 133cm wide x 101cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Louis XV Style Grey Marble Fire Place Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Louis XV style grey marble fire place mantel. In the 20th century the top surface was replaced with a new piece of 13 x 195 cm (5.11 x 76.7 in).   
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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 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

18th Century Louis XV Caen Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Louis XV caen stone fireplace. The panelled, moulded frieze with scrolls and shell to centre, the jambs with shaped panels. Shaped shelf. (Photo taken prior to restor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in French Limestone
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Antique French Limestone Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 18th Century Inside dimensions : 129cm wide & 104cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French Louis XIV/XV Transitional Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An 18th century, French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and leaves, juxtaposed by moulded panels. The shaped jambs wi...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each elegant andiron is raised by a wonderfully executed ground and rock like base with a large most dec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

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

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gris St. Anne Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Gris St. Anne marble mantel. The legs have carved scrolls below the curved molded edge façade with centered by a carving ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Beautiful Wide Antique Circular Fireplace Black Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Crafted from deep black marble, this stunning antique fireplace exudes unparalleled elegance in the refined Louis XI style. With its impressive wide format and detailed finish, this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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

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

Antique French Louis XV White and Grey Marble Mantel, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV white and grey marble mantel, Circa 1860-1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Late 18th Century Louis XV Period Sarrancolin Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French late 18th century Louis XV Period Sarancolin marble mantel. The volute jambs supporting a swept frieze with a heavily carved Rocaille shell central reserve ami...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Striking Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XV style marble fireplace in a striking black marble with orange/gold veining. The panelled frieze with car...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Style Fireplace in Italian Carrara
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped, stop fluted jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae. The bowed frieze with matching flutes and moulded shelf above...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Andirons in Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Louis XV style andirons with rocaille decoration. They are decorated with ormolu and chased putti sitting on a moving base. One putto wearing a crown of wheat is holding a sh...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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 Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Discover a Timeless Masterpiece: Our 19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with this exquisite, hand-carved masterpiece from 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Elegant Walnut French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

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

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs with most decorative recessed designs and rich...
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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

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

Small French Louis XV Style Wood Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A small French Louis XV style wood fireplace. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century. (Photo taken prior to r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique mantle surround of carrara marble in style of Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This rare 19th century Louis XV mantelpiece is crafted with finesse from fine Carrara marble. The elegant rococo lines, graceful shell motifs and refined details exude French grandeu...
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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

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

Luxury French Antique Fireplace Fender
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful antique French fender. The Fender is placed as a shield in front of the fireplace. This beautiful fender is in very good condition. The width and the combination of the bla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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

Refined Louis XV Style: Antique Marble Front Fireplace in Noir de Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Enter a world of luxury with our unique Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace. This piece exudes decadence and luxury, and its equal is rare to find. The firepla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A 19th century statuary marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped, fluted jambs surmounted by scrolled shells, the frieze with central cartouche flanked by leaf work. Shape...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Fireback, dating from the 18th century. To the Arms of Alliance of Louis-Alexandre Comte de Salles, Baron de Rorté, cavalry captain in the Orléans regimen...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Dogs Modeled as Cherubs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 19th Century brass fire dogs in the Louis XV style modeled as seated cherubs with outstretched arms. Each sits on a semicircular shelf with fringed and pierced drapery detail...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful Red Marble Antique Circular Chimney Rossa Levanto
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Unique red marble antique circular fireplace made of Rossa Levanto marble. This beautiful fireplace is unique. Due to its circulation model and supp...
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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

Pair of Antique French Louis XV Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
These are magnificent chenets. The attention to detail and execution is stunning.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Country French 19th Century Louis XV Style Oak Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative 19th century Country French Louis XV st. hand carved honey colored and patinated oak mantel. The scalloped bandeau with a lattice design and moulded edge has a cent...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Louis XV Style Noir De Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Every career has highlights. And this fireplace is one of them. In 20 active years in the fireplaces and mantelpiece restoration, this is a story worth telling. My love for Noir de Mazy...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rosso Merlino Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Louis XV st. Rosso Merlino marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant fluted jambs with fine mottled feet and a most decorative scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel, early 19th Century
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Charming Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel, dating from early 19th Century Inside dimensions : 124cm wide & 94cm high
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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 18th Century Louis XV Period Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 18th century Louis XV Period Rouge Royal marble mantel. The volute jambs support a swept frieze with an extremely well carved central Rocaille shell reserve within ...
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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 Stone Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative French Louis XV st. marble mantel. The volute and partially fluted legs support a swept frieze with a central shell with a cabochon. On each end of the bandeau is a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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

Louis XV Style Pedestal by Zwiener Jansen Successeur, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted pedestal, by Zwiener Jansen Successeur. French, circa 1900. Stamped to the reverse of the bronze mounts 'ZJ' for Zwiener Jansen. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

20th century Louis XV style Bronze Fireplace Tools, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Nice Louis XV style bronze fireplace set consisting of an ash shovel, an ash tongs and the tool holder. Twisted bar connecting a handle. Nice quality.
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique fireplace of grey marble stone from the 19th century, style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
This beautiful 19th century mantelpiece is a masterpiece in the elegant Louis XV style. Made of grey marble stone, it exudes timeless class and refinement. The graceful lines, curved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble and gilt bronze mantel. Beautiful marble and nice decorative designs on the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XV Style Brass Firescreen with Scrolls & Leaf Form
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV style brass firescreen with scrolls and leaf form. The mesh embellished with cherub and leaf decoration. Fine quality. 19th century. Height: 912 mm 35 ⅞" Wid...
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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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