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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
Petite French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A petite French limestone fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The jambs with tapering stop-fluted pilasters, the frieze with central panel flanked by carved paterae. Scalloped shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Italian late 19th century Louis XVI st. Giallo Reale marble birdbath/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian late 19th century Louis XVI st. Giallo Reale marble birdbath/planter. This most handsome birdbath/planter is raised on a square base below the baluster shaped supp...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Onyx pedestals. Each stunning pedestal is raised by a square base with a fine bottom and top folia...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace with Tapering Columns
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in white marble. The carved frieze with leaves bound by ribbons, the jambs with half rounded columns with delicate carving to flutes, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Onyx and Ormolu Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. onyx and ormolu pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square base with a stepped design and decorated with a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Kingwood Column Pedestal
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Early 20th Century Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Style Kingwood Column Pedestal Dimensions : 45" Tall X 12" Wide X 12" Deep This stunning pedestal was made in France in the early...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Petite Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic yet charming French Louis XVI stone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze and jambs with foliage throughout. Directoire period, early 19th c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Yellow Siena Marble and Gilt Bronzes
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in yellow Sienna marble garnished with gilt bronze dimensions of the hearth 87x122cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

An Italian Arabescato French Louis XVI Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style Italian Arabescato marble fireplace. The finely carved guilloche frieze with rosettes, acorns and foliage throughout, flanked by carved square p...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Belgian Black and Italian Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A striking French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in Belgian black and Italian Siena marble. The solid, shaped jambs surmounted by arched frieze with inlaid Siena panels. Moulded sh...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Period 18th Century French Louis XVI Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century French Louis XVI statuary marble fireplace, the frieze delicately carved with running frieze of foliage and berries with urn centre. Fluted jambs with car...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

French Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An elegant 19th century French Louis XVI fireplace in Statuary marble. The tapering stop-fluted columns surmounted by carved end blockings, the panelled frieze with carved leaves to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

French Louis XVI Style Spanish Brocatelle Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XVI style Spanish Brocatelle marble fireplace, with plain moulded panelled frieze and side blockings, fluted jambs. Breakfr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Gilded Wood Half Capitals
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare and very useful in a renovation; but they are so beautiful that they could simply be placed con a bookshelf. I would like them included in the structure of a library or above ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Fruitwood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Catalan Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge Catalan marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by fine straight jambs with mottled feet and elegantly fluted designs leading...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

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

Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved French Louis XVI in Carrara marble. The panelled frieze with delicate pearl and string beading, scrolled ionic capitals and leafwork to end blockings. The jambs ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breccia marble pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble pedestal. This lovely pedestal is supported on a stepped square base with a...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

French Stone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style limestone fireplace. The shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved square paterae. The frieze with carved handed C-scroll surmounted by bre...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

True Pair Of French 19th c. Louis XVI St. Ormolu & Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and finely detailed true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons. Each andiron displays a seated cherub wearing oversized garments i...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Antique Red Marble, France, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style fireplace in antique red marble, hearth dimensions: 81 x 93 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Marble Mantel
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XVI style white Carrara marble mantel. Interior dimensions H: 32" W: 33"
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style 'Rosso Merling' Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rosso Merling marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by fine block supports below the straight jambs with most decorative mottled ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Faux Painted marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Faux Painted marble pedestals. Each wonderful square tapered pedestal is supported on a square mottled faux pain...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Marble Mantel Circa 1880 With Gilded Bronze
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style marble mantel circa 1880 inner dimensions 81 x 108cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Rouge De Verone Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rouge de Verone marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square marble base with a beautiful wraparound tied berried laurel ba...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Rouge Royale Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI Rouge Royale and inlaid dark green marble fireplace, with panelled tapering jambs, surmounted by scroll capitals and mould...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style fireplace in veined brown/grey marble. The stop fluted jambs surmounted by carved swirling paterae to end blocks. Panelled frieze surmounted by moulded shelf...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace. The frieze with carved foliage and swirling paterae throughout, with winged beasts and urn to centre. The jambs with shaped panel s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Marble Mantel with Fluting and Gargoyle Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful Louis XV Mantel origins from France, circa 19th century. Firebox measurements: 34" x 34"   
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Style Fireplace of Arabescato Marble from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Antique 19th century fireplace Arabescato marble in the Louis XVI style. This fireplace dates from the 19th century and has beautiful ornaments in the top and on the legs. A beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Mantel in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace made of Arabescato marble! Arabescato is a type of marble extracted from the Apennines mountains north of Carrara, Italy. Arabescato marble has always bee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XV - XVI Transitional Style Marble Mantel
Located in Montreal, QC
Louis XV - XVI Transitional style white Carrara marble mantel Interior dimensions: W: 40.5" H: 33"
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Magnificent Antique French Louis XVI Bronze D'Ore Chenet Andirons, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XVI Marble Mantel
Located in Montreal, QC
White Carrara marble Louis XVI style mantlepiece. Interior dimensions: W 33" x H 32".
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Louis XVI St. Scagliola and Rouge Griotte Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant Italian 19th century Louis XVI St. Scagliola and Rouge Griotte marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base with a fine mottled border below the wonderfull...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Fireplace In Gray Saint Anne And Statuary White Marble Circa 1800
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI fireplace mantel, in Sainte-Anne gray marble and statuary white. Fireplace dimensions: 91 x 119 cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Porcelain De Paris Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Porcelain de Paris centerpiece planters. Each planter is ra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Rustic, 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI stone fireplace with sunburst centre blocking, and shaped fluted jambs. Measures: Shelf Width: 1550 mm 61 in O...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Fireplace in Light Pavonazza Marble
Located in London, GB
A petite French Louis XVI style marble fireplace in light Pavonazza marble. The panelled jambs with finely carved bell drops with intertwined foliage, surmounted by scaled brackets. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of French Gilt-Bronze Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of nice quality French gilded-bronze andirons or chenets, with neoclassical detailing, including urns, and swags of roses and acanthus leaves, with old forged iron bars to suppo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

18th Century Antique Fireplace of Gray Marble Stone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Very exclusive antique fireplace made of gray marble stone! This fireplace has an authentic look due to the color scheme and shape. The fireplace dates from the 18th century and is i...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Other

19th Century Fireplace of Belgian Bluestone in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautifully decorated fireplace of Belgian bluestone from the 19th century with a width of no less than 208 cm. This fireplace is in the style of Louis XVI. A beautiful striking fire...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Other

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantle in Blue Turquin & Statuary Marbles
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XVI style chimney piece of blue turquin and white statuary marbles. The white frieze with a central vase of flowers flanked by suspen...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of Pedestals with Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
NI 407 A very fine pair of pedestals with alabaster bases ( bases 15 1/2" x 15 1/2") shaft is faux Sienna marble price $2750 each, NI457 A magnificent pair of hand carved alabaster ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Onyx and Red Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Louis XVI st. onyx and red marble pedestal column. The column is raised by a square base with elegant ormolu feet and a most decorative stepped desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

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

Rustic Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The frieze with fluting to centre panel, flanked by Greek key pattern and carved rosettes. Stop-fluted jambs below. An attractiv...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of Gilt Bronze Andirons Signed E. Mottheu, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze andirons signed E. Mottheu, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Sarrancolin and Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XVI st. Sarrancolin and Gris St. Anne marble fireplace mantel. The mantel retains its original rectangular plinth with three square 'Gris St. Ann...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Carved Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The shaped jambs with flutes throughout, surmounted by square carved paterae. Panelled frieze, surmounted by plain shelf. A restra...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Important LXVI Style Pedestal, France Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and important stand in the shape of a column, LXVI style, in copper-plated and patinated metal. Decor of asparagus, scrolls, grooves etc. It can support a very heavy object...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Iron, Zinc

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

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

Pair of French Brass and Wrought Iron Lion and Foliage Urn Andirons, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass and wrought iron andirons with flanking ribbon and foliage urns, hand chased floral beading, squared plinths with figural lions head, circular corner medallions,...
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Louis XVI Style Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by carved frieze featuring tied leaves. Moulded shelf above. Shelf Width: 1335 mm 52 1/...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair Of German 19th Century Louis XVI St. Dresden Porcelain Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and exquisitely detailed pair of German 19th century Louis XVI st. Dresden porcelain planters, signed Dresden. Each circular planter is raised by a mottled edge pedestal a...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Finely Carved French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI statuary marble fireplace. The carved frieze with arrangement of fruit and drapery to centre, flanked by finely carved foliage. The jambs with tied f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Luxury French Louis XVI Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful French antique fireplace in Louis XIV style, made of Carrara marble. A beautiful and elegant antique fireplace that has a luxurious appearance due to its slim lines and b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

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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