Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
LOUIS XVI STYLE
Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.
Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.
Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.
The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.
Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Louis XVI
Reclaimed "Dalles de Bourgogne" Stone Flooring 17th Century
Located in Forte Dei Marmi, IT
Antique Reclaimed Dalles de Bourgogne Recycled Stone Flooring, Excellent Condition, Perfectly and Restored , reduced thickness of 2 inch ( 5 cm ) , ready to be mounted, Stock For...
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Mid-17th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror.
Great condition, can be used in a real gas or l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
An unusually high mid 19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara marble. The delicately carved shaped frieze with floral guilloche pattern, oval patera to centre and sw...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Campan Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A compact Louis XVI fireplace in richly variegated Campan Grand Melange marble, with semi detached tapering fluted columns in Bardiglio marble, on circular foot blocks with carved ac...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone.
This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides o...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Beautiful 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplace from Chateau de la Gesse
Located in Made, NL
Important early 19th Century antique fireplace in Statuary Carrara marble with quiver-shaped columns and gilt bronze ornaments.
Its original provenance is Chateau de la Gesse - Boul...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Very Fine Louis XVI Breche Violette Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very fine Louis XVI Breche Violette marble fireplace. The carved frieze with c-scrolls throughout, with carved bellflower to centre. The ja...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The fluted, shaped jambs surmounted by swirling carved paterae, the panelled frieze with moulded shelf above.
Measures: Shelf ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Very Fine Pair of Decorative Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of the finest quality early 19th century Louis XVI brass chenets. The base with lions feet and moulded relief design. Three acanthus leaf paterae with guilloche moulding. Impres...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Rustic Period Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic period Louis XVI stone fireplace. The shaped jambs with stop-flutes, surmounted by guilloche pattern above. The frieze with fluted centre plaq...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash showing a woman holding mirror.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror.
Great condition, can be used in a real...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Vintage Classy White Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French Classic 18th century period limestone fireplace surround. This reclaimed delicate Louis XVI style fits different timeless interior design concepts. The wear on the surface com...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Good Quality French Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality French limestone Louis XVI fireplace of small scale. The jambs with tapering raised-and-fielded panels and beading, the fr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Louis XVI style 19th century mahogany fireplace surround painted in French Grey. The breakfront shelf rests above a lambs tongue beaded f...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Mahogany
Good Quality Period French Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality period French Louis XVI fireplace. The shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by square carved paterae. The frieze with panels ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Fine Quality French Statuario Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Statuario marble fireplace in the Louis XVI style. The tapering jambs with carving throughout surmounted by carved capitals featuring cartouche and foliage. The...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
20th Century Louis XVI Style Pedestal after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
Podest. Sides with paneled parquet engraved with grid forming, broken through, wide brass strips. Conical body, ending in Lion's paws on three sided retracted plinth, ending in “toup...
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20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
Large Antique Breche d'Alep Marble French Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual and imposing French Louis XVI style fireplace Breche d'Alep marble and Statuary white marbles. The carved fluted and scrolled console jambs with carved stars to corner blo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Impressive Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets, France Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large and impressive pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets showing applied lyre shaped elements fronting torchere shaped co...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
18th Century Fine Royal French Saracolin Marble Vintage Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original 18th century Royal French Saracolin marble fireplace surround is from the Louis XVI period. It has rounded corners and an exceptionally rich...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century Stylish French Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This burgundy hardstone vintage fireplace surround with some Carrara marble inlay can work great in a Italian style or French style interior. Warm of color and unusual. It is Louis X...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Carrara Marble
Tall, Elegant Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Tall, elegant Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
This lovely mantelpiece wears its patina with grace, the leftover paint, missing chips and minor dings all add to it.
Perfect to be buil...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique French Double Interior Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French double doors, newly painted light grey, though made in the 19th century, the paneling is elaborate in the neoclassical style of the late 18th century. Wonderful French Cremone hardware...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Metal
18th Century Louis XV Mantel in Breche De Alep
Located in New York, NY
A Louis XVI mantel with roundel corner blocks and panelled jambs and frieze, hand-carved in Breche de Alep marble.
Opening dimensions: 44 1/2" W x 35...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
18th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in IT
18th century, pair of French gilt bronze fireplace chenets
This valuable pair of fireplace chenets was made circa end of the 18th century in ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Vintage French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A French country limestone original antique fireplace mantle from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. The jambs are straight. Kind of Classic rustic chimney piece.
Measures:
162 cm...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Fireplace Set by Charles Casier, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
These impressive French Louis XVI style bronze andirons with their original fender date to the second half of the 1800s and are made by the famous French Bronzier Charles Casier...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Iron
Wall Sconces with Two Lights, Louis XVI Style Golden Bronze or Brass Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
The price for the lot
Pair of midcentury brass wall sconces Louis XVI style
with two lights.
Brass and gold trimmed glass.
Bathroo...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Fireplace Chenets or Urn Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite French Louis XVI gilded bronze andirons or chenets with centered urn having festoons (flowers, foliage and fruit) through each side with a flame finial tops.
This pair of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
19th Century French Breche Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th century French Breche fire surround, in the Louis XVI style, the paneled frieze centred by foliate boss, the paterae corner-blocks above stop-fluted console...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Breccia Marble
19th Century Marble Mantel in Style of Louis XVI of Levanto Marble from Toscane
Located in Made, NL
Exclusive antique marble fireplace with 19th century pillars! A beautiful mantle in our collection, with beautiful lines and ornaments, in the style of Louis XVI. The marble type is ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Fan Shaped Fire Screen
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large Louis XVI style gilt-bronze fan shaped fire screen with a finely cast mask of Apollo.
French, circa 1880.
Approximate dimensions:
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Period French Louis XVI Giltwood Firescreen, circa 1780
Located in Dallas, TX
This Louis XVI period giltwood firescreen is a rather unique find. Typically firescreens from this period (the late 1700’s) were produced with a tapestry or needlepoint body; this particular piece has a solid colored (gold) silk upholstery screen which meshes well with the giltwood frame. Firescreens were used during warmer months to cover the opening of the fireplace.
The detachable crest (which can be removed to replace or reupholster the screen) has bell shaped finials on the shoulders that are connected by a raised carving. These elements are surrounded by slightly spiral gadrooning. Beneath the crest is a repeating laurel leaf motif that runs all the way around the border. The ornamentation is double sided. Louis XVI firescreens...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Silk, Wood
19th Century Mantel Piece in Style of Louis XVI of Gray Marble Stone
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of gray marble stone. A fireplace in Louis XVI style with elegant ornaments in the top and beautiful lines on the legs. This fireplace dates from the...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Other
Fine European Antique Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Bicolor Corton marble stone fireplace surround is from the center of the French Burgundy region. A small Classic and fine decorative elem...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Breche d'Alep Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI period late 18th century fireplace in Breche d'Alep marble with Ormolu enrichments and cast iron interior panel. The frieze with beaded decoration, acanthus leaf and moul...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Ormolu
Fireback with Two Large Pillars
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large antique cast iron fireback with two tall pillars.
Excellent condition, can be used in a fireplace or as backsplash.
Can be supplied with stand....
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Impressive Pair of French Glazed Earthenware Urns, Signed 'Emile Muller, Paris'
By Emile Müller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of impressive size with short everted laurel leaf mouth flanked by scrolled handles with bold acanthus leaf decoration; the compressed bulbous body with overlapping foliate ring...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Earthenware
Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very large and substantial Louis XVI period fire surround from the late 18th century. The wide fluted frieze with end blocks of large well carved square Patarae, supported by confo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
- Monumental - Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Carrara White Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautifully carved and unique French Louis XVI style fireplace in Carrara white marble, 19th century.
Perfect, pristine condition. Ready to be installed.
Opening measurements: ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Pair of Ornate French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets or Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These very large and substantial pair of figural patinated and gilt bronze chenets are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in circa 1850 in the Louis XVI style. These ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
19th Century Carrara Marble Fireplace of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in Carrara marble from the 19th century! This fireplace is in Louis XVI style and comes from Paris. The mantelpiece has charming ornaments and decorations...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
19th Century Ormolu Mounted Pedestal after Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wall-side gilt bronze mounted pedestal with stepped veined marble top with canted front corners, above the rectangular upper section centred by a Mercury mask and sunburst with crossed lower branches, the angles with an acanthus-cast scrolled volute hung with foliate festoons, the sides inset with foliate swags, above the tapering upright, the paneled front cast with a flower-filled vase flanked by scrolling foliage and floral swags, with paneled parquetry sides, on lion-paw feet and shaped plinth, on toupie feet.
This pedestal is a copy of the celebrated model made circa 1785 by Jean-Henri Riesener...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Ormolu
Set of Four Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and monumentally scaled complete set of four Italian 19th century Louis XVI style Sienna and white Carrara marble architectural ionic columns. Each palatially scaled co...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble, Siena Marble
Pair of Carved Louis XVI Midcentury Door Panels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom carved Louis XVI style parcel-gilt door panels carved on both sides.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Wood
Golden Bronze Andirons, Louis XVI Style, France, 19th c.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique French Louis XVI golden bronze andirons. The casting and chasing on this pair is superb. The unusual egg shaped finials with a beaded border supported by vertical leaves...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 19th century iron gates.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Marble and Bronze D'ore Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French Louis XVI marble and bronze d'ore chenets.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Bronze
Antique Fireback "the Weeping Woman"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice small and very decorative antique cast iron fireback displaying a "weeping women".
This fireback is in excellent condition it can...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Superbe Pair of French 19th Century Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superbe pair of French 19th century iron gates.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century Louis XVI French White Marble Fireplace with Porphyry Insert
Located in Rome, IT
A fine French Louis XVI white marble fireplace shaped frieze
paneled with porphyry marble.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Andirons
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style andirons.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Iron
Louis XVI Bronze Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Two little fawns attempt to keep warm by brazier fire in this enchanting pair of French Louis XVI chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of stunning...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique French Bronze Rams Head Chenets, a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of fine quality French bronze chenets in the Louis XVI style with small pineapple finials on stylised palm trees above bulbous leaf wrapped...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Italian influence quite unique original fireplace surround has been executed in warm color marble stone. A perfect fit for different decor styles. The carving is very fine.
...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Carved French Arabescato Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A carved Arabescato marble fireplace in the French Louis XVI style. The jambs with carved acanthus leaves with rope moulding below and carv...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Antique French Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace with Geometric Carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful French fireplace is carved from hard limestone. The frieze is decorated with an ancient geometrical Greek Meander pattern. Meander of mean...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Louis Xvi building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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 stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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 Oggetti D'Arte, Henry Dasson, François Linke, and Bouhon Frères. 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 $3 and tops out at $500,000 while the average work can sell for $9,909.
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