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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
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

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Brass, Bronze

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

Fireback with Atlantes Supporting an Entablature with Fire Vases, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 18th century with two atlantes supporting an entablature with fire vases.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Iron

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful antique Louis XV style fireplace was made out of Red Griotte marble during the 19th century. Extremely curved and decorated with fles...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Griotte Marble

Lois Xv Magnificent Rich Antique Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Step into the lush world of antique grandeur with this enchanting fireplace surround in the refined Louis XVI style. Carved from precious Carrara marble, this centerpiece exudes time...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Style Carrara Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous 18th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble and gilt bronze mantel. Beautiful marble and nice decorative designs on the...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

French 18th Century Louis XV Period Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign of "The Beloved", king Louis ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Pewter

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

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Iron

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th century. The coalition tried to...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged 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

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Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Iron Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV style mantel in onyx
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in onyx This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble floor.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx

Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

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Marble

noir de mazy black marble antique castle fireplace from 1892
Located in Made, NL
A very unique and exclusive castle fireplace of black marble. The provenance of this antique fireplace is Chateau de Doyon in the neighborhood of Namen (Belgium). This castle is buil...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

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

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Wrought Iron

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

Antique French 'Adoration of the Magi' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with the three magi in adoration of the child Jezus. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good ...
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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

Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine, French Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine and antique French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted table lamps. The porcelain is finely hand engraved wit...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Arabescato Marble French Antique Front Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the exquisite beauty of our French Antique Fireplace, meticulously crafted from elegant Arabescato marble, to bring a touch of timeless charm to your space. Immerse yours...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. The tongs have a brass top. They are in a g...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

The Louis XV: A Classic French Stone Fireplace Evoking the Era of King Louis XV
Located in Chicago, IL
The Louis XV stone fireplace includes a curving top opening, typical of the 18th century Louis XV era in France. There are many variations of this fireplace style, but ours includes a detailed anthemion carving as the centerpiece of the lintel, with a subtle recessed frame to either side. The molding around the curving opening features more curves in the profile. Ornate legs turn out at 45 degrees, with a smaller scrolled detail at the top, followed by a carved shell, and then into another larger scrolling, curved section...
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2010s American Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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 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

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Ormolu

Carved French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A carved French limestone fireplace in the Louis XV manner. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked by scrolled foliage. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

19th Century French Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel, dating from the 19th Century. Inside dimensions : 122cm wide & 90 cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period. Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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

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Iron

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

French Marble Fireplace Mantel in the Rococo Manner
Located in London, GB
A good quality Rococo Louis XV fireplace in Italian Arabescato marble. The elegantly shaped frieze with panels and carved foliage to centre and interesting mouldings to jambs. Shaped...
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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

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

Fabulous Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style D'ore Bronze Chenets
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous pair of Louis XV style d'ore bronze chenets; one cast with the figure of a seated boar, the other a running stag, each amidst oak branches and acanthus, above pierced scroll...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Early 19th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Style andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XV Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

A true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and most decorative true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze pedestals. Each finely decorated pedestal is raised by a squared tapered shaft and supported by four scrolling feet attached to the base accented with rams heads above and scalloped central reserves between each foot. The base contained spaced lattice patterns below the shaft. The shaft is decorated with a reeded background and floral ornaments leading up to its top cap. The top cap contains scrolling corners with crest shaped reserves and decorated by spaced lattice designs. Sitting atop the shaft of the pedestal is a cherub dressed...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style 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 ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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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

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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

Pair of Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Horse Model Chenets, After Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Highly Elaborate and Quite Impressive Patinated and Ormolu Mounted Horse Model Chenets, After Designs by Jacques Caffieri (1678–1755), the Renowned 18th-Century French Fond...
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1860s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French collaboration 19th century Louis XV st. Satsuma Porcelain and Ormolu urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative Japanese and French collaboration 19th century Louis XV st. Satsuma Porcelain and Ormolu urn. This finely detailed urn is raised by a pierced foliate d...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

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

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Poker
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century English Victorian fireplace tongs made of wrought iron and polished brass.
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19th Century British Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Beautiful Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround Empire Style *Free Shipping
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful Carrara Marble Antique Front Chimney in Empire Style. This antique fireplace boasts a commanding presence, characterized by the grandeur of the Empire style. Elaborate decorations adorn every facet of the fireplace, with the flower ornaments on the front prominently protruding—testament to their intricate carving from a single block of marble. This commitment to quality is further evident in the inner frame and plinths, adorned with exceptionally rich consoles. The top is intricately layered and exquisitely finished. With its timeless elegance, this fireplace not only adds warmth and style to any space but also infuses a touch of historical charm. The marble craftsmanship details showcase artisanal skill, imparting a unique character to the fireplace. Whether it's the imposing facade or the refined finish, this Carrara Marble Antique Front Chimney in Empire Style is a valuable addition to any interior. Enrich your living space with the timeless beauty of this masterpiece. *Free Shipping Chimneys The antique fireplaces on my website have been fully restored and are available from stock. Transport and installation is made easier because the fireplaces are already pre-assembled. The antique fireplaces are cleaned and put in the marble wax again, this ensures that the fireplace regains its original deep shine. This maintenance-free marble wax also provides the fireplace with a dirt and water-repellent layer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Renzo van...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Iron Fireplace Plaque with Putti, Vertical Orientation
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This 19th century iron fireplace back channels a Classic romantic motif featuring putti with scrolling filigree in asymmetrical decoration. One putti carries a staff with two serpents...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Fine Quality Carved French Louis XV Carrara Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A good quality 19th century French Louis XV Carrara fireplace. The panelled frieze with heavily carved leafwork and foliage throughout. The ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

20th Century Louis XV Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Louis XV style limestone fireplace, with shell and scrolls to shaped frieze, shaped panelled and fluted jambs, surmounted by serpentine moulded shelf. Shelf Width: 16...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique fireplace of grey marble stone from the 19th century, style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
This beautiful 19th century mantelpiece is a masterpiece in the elegant Louis XV style. Made of grey marble stone, it exudes timeless class and refinement. The graceful lines, curved...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Antique Black Marble Fireplace, Noir de Mazy, Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique Noir de Mazy fireplace from Belgium. Very nice with the coquille in the middle of the front and on both sides of the legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Louis XV st. white Carrara marble mantel. This exquisitely carved mantel is raised by volute jambs with r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara 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

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Italian Period Louis XV Two-Winged Chapel Gate in Carved Walnut
Located in Milano, MI
Carved Wooden Gate Of The 1700s By Bottega Lombarda With Two Doors from a church altar carved and pierced with floral motifs with pomegranates and sunflowers. Rare Lombard balustrad...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Nutwood

Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets. A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

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

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period fireplace grate or fire basket made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The fireplace grate is in good condition and is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, 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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