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
Deux importants éléments de boiserie d'époque Louis XV
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de boiseries décoratives d'entrée représentant l'un amour assis et l'autre un vase. La base sculptée est constituée d'arabesques dans un motif de feuillage. L'ensemble est laqu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
An Imposing and Important antique Louis XV Period Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An imposing and highly important antique Louis XV period statuary marble chimneypiece of exceptional quality and generous proportion, the serpentine opening centred with an elaborate...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Antique Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful imposing antique fireplace of marble stone. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A mantle with beaut...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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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
Antique Marble Fireplace, 18th Century, Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Title: 18th Century Louis XV Marble de St Remy Fireplace
Step back in time with our exquisite 18th-century Louis XV Marble de St Remy fireplace, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
A true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and most decorative true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze pedestals. Each finely decorated pedestal is raised by a squared tapered shaft and supported by four scrolling feet attached to the base accented with rams heads above and scalloped central reserves between each foot. The base contained spaced lattice patterns below the shaft. The shaft is decorated with a reeded background and floral ornaments leading up to its top cap. The top cap contains scrolling corners with crest shaped reserves and decorated by spaced lattice designs. Sitting atop the shaft of the pedestal is a cherub dressed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and exclusive antique fireplace of Saint Remy marble from Belgium. This type of marble has a warm color nuance and the beautiful chiseled ornaments give this fireplace...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
20th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Fireplace Screen with Silk Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large hand carved wooden fire-screen upholstered in red silk fabric in front and light beige silk at the back. The frame has a centre decorati...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Silk, Walnut
Antique Mantel: Refined Elegance and Craftsmanship in Perfect Harmony
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing Our Personal Favorite: The Epitome of Elegance and Craftsmanship
Experience the epitome of sophistication with our meticulously crafted fireplace mantel. A harmonious blend of elegance, style, and artisanal mastery, this exquisite piece showcases a carefully curated selection of luxurious marble.
Radiating a gentle aura, the mantel is adorned with meticulously executed Art Deco floral and bow motifs. The front panel boasts a breathtaking artisan-carved bow centerpiece, embellished with intricate roses and a symphony of blossoms.
Impeccable proportions define this masterpiece, beautifully realized in opulent marble that exudes an air of refinement. Elevate your living space with a touch of opulence as this captivating creation becomes the centerpiece of your elegant abode.
Unveil the allure of true luxury as you envision this extraordinary marvel gracing the interiors of magnificent homes, each one uniquely transformed by its presence.
* Baseplate included.
* Accessories Excluded
Chimneys
The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is made easier because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled.
The antique fireplaces are cleaned and put in the marble wax again, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine.
This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Pair French Antique Louis XV Bronze Chenets Cherub Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique French chenets finely cast out of bronze. These feature baby cherubs, floral swags, and torches with flames. Great condition. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is loca...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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 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 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
Antique 19th Century Louis XV style French Marble Fireplace
Located in Ware, GB
This original heavily carved antique French Louis XV, 19th fireplace surround has been crafted from statuary marble. Cica 1840
The chimneypiece has a serpentine shelf, shaped openin...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
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
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
18th Century Louis XV Mantel with Hand Carved Rouge Royale Brown Marble
Located in New York, NY
This large-scale mantel is hand carved out of 300 lbs of rouge royal marble - a marble characterized by the presence of white calcite veins. This mantel was Imported from Europe by D...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
A Very Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Extending Fire Fender, France Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast & richly gilded 'Belle Epoque' Louis XV style gilt bronze fire fender together with its matching pair of robust gilt bronze chenets.
Both pierced & foliate cast chenet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Rance marble fireplace dimensions 92 x 105.5 cm.
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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
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
Typical 18th century Louis XV style marble fireplace model made in a old Belgium
Located in Brussel, BE
A Louis XV chimneypiece with serpentine shelf made in a old Belgium Griotte marble.
The frieze is decorated with typical Louis XV symmetrical cartouche flanked by nicely carved flo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Griotte 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Set Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Brass
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. This beautiful set has been re-polished. The details on these items are just stunning.
The length of the legs (posts) are adjustabl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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
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
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
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 18th century Louis XV period limestone fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs each displaying fine recessed mottled designs. The arbalest shape...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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
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
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
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
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
Refined Splendor: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Exalted Elegance: Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front Fireplace
Be enchanted by the ultimate in sophistication with our Louis XV Style Noir de Mazy Antique Marble Front...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Pair Of Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Pedestals, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine pair Of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid pedestals, firmly attributed to Maison Millet.
French, circa 1880....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone 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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Limestone
French Rouge Marble Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rouge marble mantel with bronze insert (featuring a pair of hand chased and pierced doors) and fender. All original to the piece.
Measure...
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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
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
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
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
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
Louis Xv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
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