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
A 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 jambs surmounted by shells and scrollwork. The shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass handle. The tongs are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Materials
Iron
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
18th Century Dutch Louis XV Fireplace Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The handle is decorated with polished brass. The item is fully functional and fit for use in...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Louis XVI Style Carved Mantle, Fireplace Surround, Solid Wood Carved, Oak
Located in Stamford, CT
A Louis XVI style carved mantle, fireplace surround, solid wood carved.
This stunning Solid Oak Fireplace Surround is wonderfully carved having been ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water fro...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Patinated Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons, Chenets Antique Louis XV
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Cherub Fireplace Andirons or Chenets
A pair of stunning opposing Cherub Louis XV Style Gilt and P...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
18th C. French Louis XV Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled frieze with shell to carved centre, with scrollwork throughout, the carved jambs with stiff acanthus leaves...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Louis XV Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
Antique 18th century French Louis XV period fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and poker. Made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and is fully fun...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French 18th Century Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French andirons - fire dogs made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the times the andirons were the main cooking equ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French Louis XV rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or ...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th - 18th Century French Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 18th Century French rotating gridiron made of wrought iron. It was used to prepare small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or else on a...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Period French Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A transitional Louis XIV/XV French marble fireplace. The jambs carved with stiff acanthus leaves above footblock and foliage to scrolls. The ar...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Style Mantel in Violet Jura Brocatella
Located in New York, NY
**Shelf is broken**
Louis XVI style mantel in Violet Jura Brocatella
Opening Dimensions: 47”w x 36”h
Overall Dimensions: 64”w x 46 ½”h
Shelf Dimensions: 66” x 15 ½”.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV fireback with an Allegory of Peace. The Allegory of Peace is holding an olive branche, symbol for peace, and a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in her ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Antique Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV antique stone fireplace with panelled console jambs supporting the carved scrolled entablature with central shell over scroll...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Louis XV Style Bombé Form Marquetry Inlaid Pedestal by François Linke of Paris
Located in London, GB
A Marquetry-Inlaid Pedestal in the Louis XV Style
Index no. 184
Of elegant bombé form with bookmatched kingwood crossbanding and floral marquetry to all sides on a bois satiné gr...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Style Adjustable Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Sofia, BG
French late 19th century Louis XV style adjustable between 90 and 110 cm bronze fire fender with richly decorated fire dogs.
France, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th C. French Wrought Iron Louis XV Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV companion set. The tool set consists of thongs and shovel. Made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, NL
Antique 18th century French Louis XV period fireside companion set. The tool set consists of tongs and shovel. Made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Rouge Royal Belge Marble 18th century
Located in Made, NL
Very impressive antique marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The size is exceptionally large for a marble fireplace, 203 cm wide! The fireplace has a beautiful scallop in the m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
French 20th Century Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique surround in grey and pinkish red variegated marble. The frieze with carved shell to centre with C-scrolled and stiff acanthus end blocks. All beneath a generous serpentine shelf.
Opening 120cm wide...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th C. Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood Stand Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
18th century Lavabo Wall Fountain Pewter Basin sink on Hand Carved Wood stand Antique . Imposing 18th century Louis XV of the period Lavabo in Hand Carved walnut with original pewter basins...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Pewter
Exceptional Gilded Bronze Firescreen, Period 1880
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful gilded bronze fire screen is a re-edition of a model presented at the 1900 World's Fair by the great specialist in fireplace accessories, Bouhon Frères. Taking up the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Fireplace from the 19th Century of Saint Anna Marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Sint Anna marble from Belgium! This fireplace has a warm color scheme and is in the style of Louis XV, with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Black Marble Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront shelf above a fi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Fine 18th Century Period French Antique Decorative Fireplace in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is very small French country limestone fireplace surround from the Louis XV period. A delicate surround with great authentic patina and which was installed in a wood pannel...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Louis XV Period 1750s Walnut Communication Doors with Iron Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV period walnut communication doors from the mid 18th century, with raised panels and iron hardware. Created in France in the 18th century during the reign of...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Gray Ardennes Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style fireplace in gray Ardennes marble.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Rance Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Rance marble fireplace dimensions 100.5 x 101cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Nice French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone.
This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair of French Louis XV Period 1750s Painted Communication Doors with Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV period painted communication doors from the mid 18th century, with molded panels and iron hardware. Created in France during the reign of Louis XV le Bien-A...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Fireplace in Grey Ardennes Marble Late Eighteenth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV fireplace in grey marble from the Ardennes
Fireplace dimensions: 87.5 x 117cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina....
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. U...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Fireplace in Rances Marble XVIIIth Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV fireplace in Rances Marble XVIIIth Century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic.
Measures:
1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fir...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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. It is in a good condition...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pompadour Style Classic Belgian Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine Pompadour style vintage fireplace mantle has been made out of brown Belgian marble. It is from the 19th century and was installed in...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Fireplace in De Waulsort Marble, Levanto and Statuary White, XVIIIth
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Waulsort marble fireplace, levanto marble sides and shelf, fireplace dimensions 87.5 cm x 136 cm.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fireplace of Burgundy Marble Stone in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Burgundian marble stone. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and dates from the 19th century and features a beautiful scallop in the middle of t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
Pair of Andiron Louis XV in Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of andirons in gilded bronze from the 19th century Louis XV style
They have retained their beautiful original gilding and are in very good condition.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Impressive Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful soft toned sandstone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France.
Subtle decorated frieze combined with perfectly executed elegant swooping lines make this 18th century mas...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Noir Antique Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Noir Antique marble mantel. The mantle is raised by elegant jambs with finely mottled bases below elegant recessed designs, cabochons, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century Dutch Log Basket or Log Holder
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch log bin firewood bucket with lid made of polished brass. Dutch brass kettle, also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an open fire. The c...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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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