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
Large 18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French fireplace shovel, hand forged of wrought iron. The style is Louis XV and it is from that period. The shovel is 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 Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 dynasty in Europ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Street Musician' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis V style fireback with a street musician.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century, Dutch Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caused by an epidem...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Dutch fireplace basket - fire grate made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The condition of the grate is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
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Iron
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 in...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. 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 Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with Pillars with a Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The Fleur de Lys (lily) has been partially truncat...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French 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...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'John the Baptist' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
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
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is 81 cm / 31,9 inches.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
German Louis XV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have crac...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Large French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is 88,5 cm / 34,9 inches.
...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback produced in honor of a marriage in 1802. The fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
Large 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Style Foliage Carved Walnut & Gilt Fireplace Mantle
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique French Louis XV Style Foliate Carved Walnut & Gilt Fireplace Mantle C1930.
Measures- 56w...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Walnut
$1,760 Sale Price
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18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with four Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.
The fireback has a natural...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Small French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Small and elegant 18th century French Louis XV fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not have cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with flower baskets and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. Towards the end of the 18...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Soest, 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 from the well and Cook over an open...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought 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
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Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The decoration consists of three flower pots.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Remarkable Louis XV Style Fireplace In White Carrara Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In white Carrara marble, very high quality sculpture, double molding panels on the sides.
Dimensions of the fireplace: 78.5 x 107.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century, French Louis XV period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron and brass. It is in a good working condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Bicolor Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine marble hard stone antique fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailler. The execution is very clean. The mantel has very nice and deep legs. The stone reflects the li...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks.
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
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Chinoiserie' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a Chinese scene.
Made of cast iron. The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French 18th Century Andirons
Located in Soest, 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
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Wrought Iron
$1,410 / set
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Pompadour Style Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Simple French Pompadour vintage fireplace surround in a red marble which has the looks of a porfier stone of the 19th century. The mantel is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. 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 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
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Iron
French Louis XV Style 'the Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV style fireback made in the 20th century.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina and can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cos...
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20th Century Dutch Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis-Philippe Mahogany Corner Cabinet, 19th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Rouge Royal Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite and large Belgian chateau fireplace is executed in gorgeous Rouge Royal, Louis XV style.
18th century.
Opening measurements: 40 x 58....
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18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Beautiful 18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France and two pillars topped by Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies). The arms of France include the crown (symbolizing ro...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century German Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century German Louis XV fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original fine European antique fireplace mantel in a French grey marble hard stone. It is robust. The proportions are Royal. The details o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Companion Set
Located in Soest, 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
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Wrought Iron
Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Located in Soest, NL
18th century fireback coats of arms of France. Each coat of arms has a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lys, all indicating royalty. The design of the coats of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 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 ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Soest, 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
18th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with three Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand for t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze and Iron Firedogs, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of gilt bronze and iron, France, circa the 1910s.
These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature gilt bronze construction of t...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
18th Century Dutch Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Dutch Louis XV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the dista...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the front of the...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV fireback with two pillars and un unknown decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. Up...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is represented as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a black / pewter patina. The condition of the fire...
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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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