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 Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell of Omphale, Queen of Lydia.
Hercules is spinning the wool, spindle and dista...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th or early 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools. The tools include a wrought iron poker, brass tongs, two wrought spoons and a wrought iron with brass skimmer...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th C. French Cast Iron & Painted Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of 19th century French cast iron painted garden urn planters, with weathered paint and rusted patina. Nicely cast scrolled details on the double handles.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated.
Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well.
This fireback has been used and this shows, parts of the base are gone. H...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Exceptional Grand Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original antique fireplace of the French regency period, 1st half of the 18th century. This piece was installed in a grand salon with a oak pannel wall. The Royal dark marble and deep carving are sign of a luxury home decor...
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Mid-18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Pair of French Louis XV Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome pair of small scale French Rococo style bronze chenets, the base depicting a male face with flowing hair, perhaps a portrait of Louis XV...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Walnut Door
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century Louis XV style walnut door from the Loire Valley. This two sided interior door is made of thick planks of solid walnut with hand carved scroll decoration typical of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets Andirons with Putti, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted figural chenets. The ornately decorated andirons, each with a figure of a resting Putto (Children) holding a tor...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt.
Great condition, can b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Sellette or Plant Holder Waltnut, Three Legs & One Drawer, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
This plant holder or sellette was made in France circa 1920.
A little tray is encrusted between the curved feet typical of the Louis 15 style.
The drawer butt...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Cherry
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely soft toned yellow limestone with hints of red.
This subtle French mantel dates back to the beginning of the 19th century.
Some minor overall restorations and damages, le...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XV Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful antique fireplace in the typical Louis XV style, made of Carrara marble. With their French origin, these types of fireplaces are also called “trois coquille” fireplaces. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Louis XV Style Rouge de France Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Originating in the 1800s in France, this stunning fireplace mantel was hand-carved from rouge de France marble. The marble has a wonderful red and brown palette with white and gray v...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Marble
18th Century Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XV period French fire dogs with spit hooks. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of gilt bronze and iron, France, circa the 1910s.
These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature gilt bronze construction of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Iron
Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, Ca. 1760
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble.
This mid-18th century masterpiece has a beautiful molded shelf above a paneled and swooping frieze which is centered by an stylish cartouche and flanked by strong paneled jambs.
The deep glossy sides can be altered for a flush fit...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Exceptional Rare Stone Chimney Piece For High-End Interior Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare stone fireplace surround from the Moselle region.
Extra fine carved castle fireplace piece in great condition for original interior design.
This is a real exceptional chimney pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
Alluring 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Alluring 18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Very pleased to offer this alluring Dutch Louis XV fireplace mantel in striking Arabescato mar...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble, Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive antique fireplace made of Carrara marble from Italy! This 19th century fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and richly decorated with various ornaments in the fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Limestone Fireplace, 18th Century Louis XV, France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique limestone fireplace, 18th century Louis XV, France.
This lovely bi-color limestone fireplace from the Burgundy area in France is very elegant and subtle decorated. Its sim...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XV Antique Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Louis XV rouge royale marble mantel was imported from Europe by Danny Alessandro & Edwin Jackson Mantel Company - a fine mantel dealer that specialized in fireplaces and mantels...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Pair of French Art Nouveau Sellettes or Tall Pedestals
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Art Nouveau Louis XV style sellettes or tall pedestals mounted on very high feet. Made of walnut, with curved legs ending in carved deer hoofs. A dramatic matched pa...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
19th Century French Wall Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved limestone French limestone wall fountain with metal lion face.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone, Iron
Pair of Circa 1750 Solid Walnut Façade or Cabinet Doors from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the period of Louis XV (circa 1750), this pair of walnut facades or cabinet doors were hand-carved in Provence, France. The beautiful doors, which have a golden brown patin...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century Verde Tinos Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century Verde Tinos fireplace, French or Italian, the frieze centred with cartouche and trails of flowers carved in relief, raised on scrolled jambs.
Restored, polished...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique Carrara White Marble Circular Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Antique Marble Circular Fireplace in Carrara White. Crafted with precision and artistry, this luxurious fireplace not only adds warmth but also becomes the focal point of any room.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Carrara Marble, renowned for its impeccable quality and stunning aesthetic. The Fully Circular Fireplace comes complete with return pieces, allowing seamless integration around your existing chimney mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace of Portoro Marble, 19th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Made, NL
A rare antique marble fireplace from ancient Portoro marble from Tuscany. Portoro marble is one of the most elegant Italian marbles. The black background with golden veins ensures lu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Large French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice tall and Large French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel.
The shaped topshelf has a lovely elegant designed profiled edge the frieze it ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Cen
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Notary Secretary Cabinet In Veneer, Stamped With Nicolas Petit 18th Century
Louis XV mahogany, amaranth and rosewood veneered notary's secretary, stamped Nicolas Petit, sec...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
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
19th Century Antique and Classic French Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Royal Brêche D'Aleppe marble antique French fireplace surround from the Pompadour period, 18th century. This mantle piece was installed in a Parisian bedroom. Madame the Pompadour wa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Breccia Marble
Silver Plated Bronze Jardinière in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Important oval jardinière of Louis XV style, dating from the end of the 19th century. This centerpiece serving as a jardinière in silvered bronze, with its curved forms and leafy mot...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Louis XV chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV chest of drawers, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Mahogany
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 83 x 105.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XV fireplace mantel from Paris, France.
This bright and friendly pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Breccia Marble
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition.
It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash.
Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Louis XV Marble Fireplace.
A Richly Hand Carved Louis XV Parisien Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble.
The Flowing Frieze With Carved Shell, Shaped Jambs Wit...
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19th Century British Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely tall and decorative fireback with a depiction of Poseidon holding trident, the sea, four horses and cherubs holding trumpet.
Bottom is rough and has a repair, overall great...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
EXCLUSIVE Antique Fireplace Surround Arabescato Marble *FREE SHIPPING
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing our exquisite Exclusive Antique Front Fireplace crafted from the stunning Arabescato Marble. This fireplace is a true testament to timeless beauty and exceptional craftsm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique Marble Fireplace
Located in Made, NL
Elegant mantelpiece made of warm Rouge Royal marble in the style of Louis XV from the 19th century! This charming and graceful mantelpiece has a beautiful scallop in the center and b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
French Nineteenth century Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century Louis XV style fireplace, French, carved in Carrara Marble, the frieze centred by carved shell with delicate trails of flowers to either side, the out-turned scr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and strong French Louis XV fireplace mantel in limestone.
The amazingly detailed carvings are beautifully executed, the strong lines of the mantels gives it a nice stance....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Fireplace Circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style white Carrara marble fireplace circa 1980,
Hearth dimensions: 79 x 94 cm
Restoration on the top shelf
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine and small Turquin Bleu marble fireplace surround in perfect condition perfect for a fine bespoke French style Classic room.
Measures:
148 cm EW 58.27".
111 cm EH 43.70".
1...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Magnificent and imposing 18th century French marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Original reproduction of the 18th century French marble fireplace coming from the dining room of the « Chateau de Balleroy » , Louis XV style.
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique French Louis XV fireplace mantel executed in limestone.
Nice soft tones and fine carvings.
Nice original condition.
Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Noir Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XV st. Noir Antique marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant straight jambs with a mottled base, cut corners and fine circular or...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Ormolu
Beautiful Antique Rococo Front Fireplace White Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Indulge in the timeless charm of this exquisite antique front fireplace. Crafted in the opulent Rococo style, this fireplace stands as a testament to the artistry of a bygone era. Me...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
A Magnificent Nineteenth Century Chimneypiece in Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A grand French mid-19th century chimneypiece carved in Carrara marble, the simple moulded shelf is supported by a frieze carved with sumptuous laurel garlands, an elegant cartouche a...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Pair of Louis XV Bronze Chenet Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze chenet / andirons featuring two bound male figures on a gilt base. (priced as pair).
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19th Century Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Brass, Bronze
Luxury Set Antique French Andirons Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. The details on these items are just stunning.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Ornate Louis XV-Style Fireplace Hand-Carved in Carrara Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully ornate fireplace, hand-carved in the Louis XV style, is made from semi-polished White Carrara marble. It features delicately-carved floral details on both the lintel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
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.