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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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
18th Century Louis XV Style Doors
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of Louis XV walnut doors. The asymmetrical raised panel indicates the transition period between Louis XV and XVI furniture styles. The ...
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1790s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars, flower vases and the date of production 1797. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Pewter Fountain Lavabo on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique fountain was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. In the past, this kind of lavabos was actually used for hand washing. This water fountain is made of pewter with bronze faucets...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Pewter
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 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Francois and Marie in 1772. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and are fully f...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought 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
Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot an...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
18th Century Louis XV Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, 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
Impressive 18th Century Louis XV Fireplace of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful chic antique fireplace of Saint Anna marble, a beautiful rustic kind of marble with light veins. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and da...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. They are called 'pair de marriage' as the wife and husband each brou...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand Forged French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XV, and they are from that period. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
Set of 18th century Dutch fireplace tools with a hanger. The tools and hanger are made of polished brass. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and five fire irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with a wrought iron handle, brass tongs...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of G and M. The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'Zeus and Leda' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with Zeus transforming himself into a swan to seduce the beautiful Leda.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. T...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Belgian Fireplace Grate, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Fine hand-forged Louis XV fireplace basket or fire grate. The condition of the grate is good.
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Provençal Louis XV Period 18th Century Walnut Fireplace Mantel with Carved Shell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period Provençal walnut fireplace mantel from the 18th century, with carved shell. Born in Provence during the 18th century, this walnut fireplace mantel features a serpentine top sitting above a lovely scalloped apron adorned with a carved shell surrounded by molded medallions, echoed on the side posts. With its graceful Louis XV lines and lovely walnut patina, this Southern French Provençal fireplace mantel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
18th Century French Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. To prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a trivet, d...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Polished Copper Log Holder or Log Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French firewood holder made of polished copper and wrought iron. The condition of the log holder is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Copper, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and are fully functi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia.
Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and mor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Mantel with Hand Carved Rouge Royale Brown Marble
Located in New York, NY
18th century oversized French hand carved rouge Royale mantel with very nice colors. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St location in Scranton, PA.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Fireplace Mantel in Carved Limestone
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique French fireplace mantel was carved in stone during the late 18th century. It’s quite an unusual example in that falls into the transitional style of Louis XV and XVI. This was a short period of time in the 1700s when the opulent rocaille forms were transitioning into the Neoclassical of Louis XVI. The fireplace has an impressive, deep stance, with a slightly bowed or “galbee” lintel. The bottom of the lintel is composed of a series of rounded and incurved moldings, shaped in the classic crossbow or serpentine form that was so popular in the early to mid-1700s. What makes this piece stand out from other French Louis XV mantels...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France.
This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout.
The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large Antique French Louis XV Rouge Royal Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An ornately carved French antique fireplace in Rouge Royal marble. The jambs with scrolled Acanthus, surmounted by beaded C scrolled Acanthus end blocks. The centre cartouche of flow...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Late 18th Century French Paneled Boiserie Storage Wall Unit
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Provincial Louis XV period boiserie en chen paneled wall paneling is from a French country chateau. The unit consists of a pair of large doors above 3 drawers, an opening...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Oak
18th Century Mahogany Doors Louis XV Period Decorated with Hunting Painting
Located in Marseille, FR
Spectacular series of complete and matching mahogany doors from the 18th century Louis XV period decorated with hunting painting from the same period...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Mahogany
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia.
Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and mor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
18th Century LXV Classic French Country Antique Limestone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has a very nice central LXV motif and a richly carved front. A classic Louis XV decorative country fireplace. The limestone is a bicolor from the Burgundy reg...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of cast iron. They have a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Large Louis XV style cast iron jardinières from Chateau de la Brodiere, (France)
Ideal for Parks and large gardens.
Weight: 650 Kg (1433 lbs). It can be dismounted to be send on a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Seashell Decorated Antique French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France.
The three differently shaped shells are perfectly and true like, executed by a French stone cutter in the 1...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
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
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Amerongen, 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
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown. The date of production, 1780, i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown.
The fireback has a natural ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron. The fire dogs have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The coat of arms is flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The da...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique 18th Century Cast Iron French Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique 18th century cast iron French fireback.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XV fireplace mantel, 18th Century.
This great looking mantel is made from "Rose Liseron" limestone that can be found in the Burgundy region. This mantel was o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
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
Grand 18th Century Grey Saint-Anne Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This phenomenal original and a very rare antique fireplace mantle is one of a kind. Solid blocks of marble. A clean shelf. The side panels are carved in the block. See the proportion...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
French Fine Louis XV Period Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Burgundy hard stone original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has an amazing patina. It is a real treasure. If you would not know better, you would think it is a warm deep c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with the arms of France and the date of production 1779.
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Very Large 18th Century Louis XV Period French Iron Chateau Fireplace Back
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Measuring nearly 34 inches square, this very large mid-18th century French Louis XV period iron fireplace back features a heraldic motif with the coats of arms of France and Navarre ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Louis Xv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Bouhon Frères, Frédéric - Eugène Piat, Joseph Reynés I Gurgui, and François Linke. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $158 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $4,555.
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