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
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair of Louis XV Siren Fire Dogs Wrought Iron Andirons, France, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andchers or andirons wrought iron and golden bronze.
Fire dogs in the style said "Marmousets"
This pair of andirons, which was made in the 18th century.
Good antique conditio...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Heavily Carved French Louis XV Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A heavily carved 19th century statuary white marble fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The jambs with stiff acanthus leave to the base, surmounted by bell flowers and scrollwork. The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Mid 19th Century Spanish Four Section Entryway
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular set of Antique Renaissance Style Doors originating from Spain circa 1850. Tall and impressive, these doors are certain to become a focal point of any space, instilling an interior with grandeur and prestige. Unusually, the front and reverse of the doors are quite different in design yet equally as ornate. The front features full height bevelled mirror panels between turned and carved columns with gilding and carved floral swags. Meanwhile, to the back, the two centre doors depict beautiful oil paintings of winged putti in clouds...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Mahogany, Pine, Mirror, Wood
Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook o...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Early 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French early 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu andirons. Each andiron is raised by beautiful and most decorative scrolled movements with captivating foliat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Ormolu
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
Superb Quality French Louis XV Style Carved Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French Louis XV style carved Sarrancolin marble fireplace, the frieze with centre shell and scrolls, foliage and grapes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique English Carved Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English Louis style carved oak fire mantel, reclaimed from a country house near Bedford. Dating to circa 1820, this antique fireplace is exceptional...
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19th Century English Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Oak, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV style gold bronze fire screen, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson
Located in London, GB
This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie.
The table fountain co...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Ormolu
$16,875 Sale Price
30% Off
Grey Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique grey marble front fireplace. This beautiful wide-front fireplace has a chic look. The consoles are held at 45 degrees and are nice and slee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
Located in Germantown, MD
19th century French Louis XV style Set of 5 cast brass fireplace tools
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with floral decorations.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black/pewter colored at no extra cost. The...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana bathing
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing.
Diana, Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especia...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Very nice Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 120cm wide & 95cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
18th Century French 'John the Baptist' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV period fireplace fireback with John the Baptist.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Painted Wooden Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Constructed in walnut, dressed with gold gilt bronze mounts, polychrome gold paintwork and Marseilles Rose marble; of bombe form, rising from gilt bronze sabot shod swept legs, the h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and bronze. The condition is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style fireback with a pot of fire and two angels.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Flower Basket Fireback, France, 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Heavy 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. It is in good condition and does not have c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron. The tongs are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace. Louis XV Style.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period 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 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with Fleur de Lys, symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XV Period French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XV Period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symboliz...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is also decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. The ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 18th century fireplace basket or fire grate from the Louis XV period. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron and polished bra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Marble
Rare Burgundy-Region French Marble Stone Fireplace Surround - Large, Rare Color
Located in Beervelde, BE
This magnificent antique fireplace surround dates from the mid 18th century, sourced and reclaimed from the Burgundy region.
Showcasing exceptional quality and patinated character.
M...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing the Goddess Diana Bathing
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely French cast iron Louis XV / Rococo fireback showing Goddess Diana bathing.
Diana is the Goddess of modest hunting, she only kills what she can ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
A 19th Century Rococo Chimneypiece in Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
An elaborate 19th century Rococo chimneypiece in Louis XV style with an elegant, moulded shelf. The fine asymmetric serpentine frieze presents a central cartouche in the shape of a s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Period fireback with the year of production, 1797, casted on the top side. The two pillars are so-called pillars of Hercules as they refer to the club of Hercules. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, Louis XV Period, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
No description available
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Louis XV Style Soft Rouge Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Southall, GB
19th century Louis XV style beautiful fireplace sculpted in a soft colored Rouge Royal marble. The finely carved shelf rests on a serpentine front, with a rocaille shell framed by fl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$14,992 Sale Price
20% Off
Fireback from the 19th Century with a Shield Decorated with a Sunflower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback from the 19th century with a shield decorated with a sunflower.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. Made of cast iron.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colored at no extra cost. The fi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period 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
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. 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
French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireplace tool set. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Louis XV Style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra costs. It is in a good conditi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored with stove polish a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Chimney Crane
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French fireplace crane made of wrought iron. The crane is still functional for cooking in the fireplace.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good. Period Louis XV.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
A French 19th-20th Century Carved White Marble Fountain Sculpture with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and charming French 19th-20th century carved white marble whimsical group sculpture depicting two putti (Children) playing with a dolphin, fitted for use as a fountain, Paris,...
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
$9,985 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Fleurs de Lys and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refe...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Decorative French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautifully crafted 18th Century, French Louis XV period fire dogs made of wrought iron. 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
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th-century French Louis XV Style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major ...
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20th Century French 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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