Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
LOUIS XV STYLE
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
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Style: Louis XV
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 18th century Louis XV Period Rouge Royal marble mantel. The volute jambs support a swept frieze with an extremely well carved central Rocaille shell reserve within ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
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 from the well and Cook over an open...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Large Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th Century French Louis XV period andirons. Hand forged of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks and are called landiers in France.
The andirons are in a good conditio...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1771, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period Blow Poker, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Large antique French Dripping Pan, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French Louis XV dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are hard to find. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Year' Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback. The date of production, 1797, is cast in the fireback. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.
The...
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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 Amerongen, 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 78 cm / 30.7 inches.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period 1750s Blue Gray Painted and Carved Wooden Double Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV period blue gray painted wood double doors from circa 1750 with blue gray painted finish and carved panels. These enchanting Louis XV period double doors, o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket, 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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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 Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of copper and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an open fire.
...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV style marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Reproduction of 18 century French Louis XV marble fireplace. The frieze is decorated on its center by a carved cartouche, surrounded by flowers. The shaped moulded jambs are surmoun...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Louis XV Campan Vert Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An antique Louis XV Campan Vert fireplace, the boldly shaped and moulded shelf above frieze with double scallop shell cartouche with central flower head, the canted jambs headed by a...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Magnificent 18th century Louis XV marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Reproduction of a 18th century Louis XV magnificent fireplace. The wide serpentine shelf sits on the shaped frieze which is centered by a very large shell cartouche, is flanked by sc...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Typical 18th century Louis XV style marble fireplace model made in a old Belgium
Located in Brussel, BE
A Louis XV chimneypiece with serpentine shelf made in a old Belgium Griotte marble.
The frieze is decorated with typical Louis XV symmetrical cartouche flanked by nicely carved flo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Griotte Marble
Fine Louis XV 18 th century style marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Important and massive reproduction of the 18th century style French marble fireplace in Louis 15 style. With serpentine shaped shelf and bowed frieze, decorated by spring flowers in...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Fine Louis XV, 18th century marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Important and massive Louis XV fireplace model. Made in a unique old pink marble .
With serpentine-shaped shelf and bowed frieze, decorated by spring flowers in the center of the fr...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Magnificent and imposing 18th century French marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Original reproduction of the 18th century French marble fireplace coming from the dining room of the « Chateau de Balleroy » , Louis XV style.
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th - 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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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The date of production, 1759, is cast in the fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Period Fire Andirons, 18th Century
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
Large French Antique Louis XV Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A well proportioned and finely carved Louis XV style fireplace in Italian Carrara marble. The carved panelled jambs with stiff acanthus at the bottom, descending flowers and foliage surmounted by C-scrolls and shells. The panelled side returns retaining their original brass vents...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Circa 1750 Solid Walnut Façade or Cabinet Doors from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the period of Louis XV (circa 1750), this pair of walnut facades or cabinet doors were hand-carved in Provence, France. The beautiful doors, which have a golden brown patin...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble.
A very nice mid 18th century fireplace made from beautiful Sin Anne marble.
The well profiled and shaped topshelf rest on a strong craved and...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Griotte Marble
18th Century Louis XV French Chimneypiece
Located in New York, NY
18th century Louis XV French chimneypiece in Breche Violete marble with serpentine frieze, central cartouche and canted jambs
Overall: 61 1/2"W x 43"H x 17"D
Opening: 45"W x 35...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, 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 fireback has a na...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV Fireplace In Gray Marble Of The Ardennes, XVIII Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV fireplace in gray Ardennes marble
Dimensions fireplace: 97 x 118cm
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Chenets, Attributed to Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Gilt And Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, Attributed to Jacques and Philippe Caffieri.
Modelled as a dog and cat, each seated on a tasselled cushion ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
A large Antique Louis XV French Rococo Carved Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very good quality late 18th c Louis XV marble fireplace. Executed in Italian Carrara marble, with superior carvings in the Rococo taste. The serpentine shelf above a paneled frieze...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV
Located in Amerongen, 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
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 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...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, 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
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th C. French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Louis XV period fireback with two cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter colored patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Holder
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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th C. French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars and Fleur de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
28th century French Louis XV period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars, branches of the olive tree (symbolizing peace) and the date of production 1788.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small French Louis XV 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small and elegant 18th century French Louis XV fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good. It does not h...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period '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
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Holder
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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
By Nevers
Located in Maidstone, GB
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted Asian house scene and a flowered decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). Circa 1750 tin-glazed p...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faience
Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
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 from the well and cook over an open...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana bathing
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique Garden, Architectural Salvage Stones, French Limestone 18th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Garden, Architectural Salvage LimeStones, Reclaimed 18th Century,
This Is the Perimeter of Reclaimed Garden from Antique Villas of the 18th Century, height 12 cm ( 4.5 inc ) ...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Louis XV Stone Mantelpiece, Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XV antique stone fireplace. The tapering, stop-fluted jambs with shaped panel above. The frieze with carved cartouche to centre ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV period fire grate 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
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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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