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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
Monumental Dutch Black Marble Fireplace Mantel with Green Details
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental Dutch mantelpiece from the 19th century. Beautiful deep black Belgian marble with green ("vert de mere") details, very decorative. Great usable dimensions.  
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century, French Hard Stone Louis XVI Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fronton is one solid piece of burgundy hard stone. This is a beautiful original petite fireplace surround in a Pink hard stone/marble. Perfect for...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Neoclassical Imperial White Marble Fireplace, Italy, 1790
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian Carrara white marble fireplace with shaped frieze, centered with griffons and elegant acanthus leaves decoration. On the sides two ovals representing Julius C...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

21st Century Golden Bronze and Porcelain Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Patinated golden bronze fireplace tools. The handles of the fireplace tools are in decorated porcelain . Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

19th Century Burgundy Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Burgundy marble stone fireplace surround with elegant jambs. The mantel has a nice patina. Almost a wood look. Measures: 112 cm EW 44.09", 97 cm EH 38.18", 89 cm IW 35....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XVI "Louis The Last"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, Louis XVI "Louis The Last". Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying the last king of France, Louis XVI, also known as Louis The Last. Gre...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Elegant French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French country limestone decorative fireplace surround from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. A classic architectural element f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Classic Chic French Fireplace Mantel With Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Straight lined French reclaimed fireplace surround. Special color in the abondance of the fossil stone. 18th century LXVI Style. Measureme...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Carrara Marble

21st Century Golden Bronze and Crystal Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century patinated gold bronze fireplace tools. The handles of the fireplace tools are in handcut clear crystal. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes e...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Crystal, Bronze

France Mid-18th Century Pair Bronze and Iron Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent pair of bronze Neoclassical andirons, was crafted in France, in Mid-18th Century by master artisans. The refined neoclassical shape exudes a timeless elegance and st...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

21st Century, Golden Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century patinated gold bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind....
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

1990s Carved Marble Fireplace with Floral Motifs, Louis XVI Style
Located in Marbella, ES
An exquisite fireplace crafted from cream and pink marble, adorned with hand-sculpted floral garlands and laurel leaves. Its elegant design, inspired by the Louis XVI style, is disti...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace in Opulent Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
The deep color of the marble reflect the wealth and power of the original owner. This original antique fireplace surround is from the Louis XVI period. This is a very unique and comm...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Original Extra Wide Antique Fireplace Surround in Red Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Belgian fireplace surround is very graceful and has unusually wide proportions. Perfect for a French interior deco with a wide firebox. ...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Monumental Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Monumental black marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel Very impressive 19th century Louis XVI fireplace mantel in Belgian black marble....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Alabastro Fiorito Antico Pedestal Columns. The pedestals are of classical form with finely figured Alabastro Foiorito columns and gilt...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Bronze

Dark Beige Limestone Reclaimed French Fireplace For Modern Rustic Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th century French timeless rustic fireplace surround in hard limestone. Exceptional carving details. This authentic decorative piece projects everyone straight to France. Measurem...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

21st Century silvered brass jar
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century silvered brass jar. This box is simple and elegance in the same time. The fusions in the base and on the cover are in lost-wax casting : ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

18th Century Original Antique French Country Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This one is a real treasure. The burgundy hard stone has been very nicely waxed. Like the French saying goes "dans son jus" Touching it brings...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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

19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace With Brass From Grand Salon
Located in Beervelde, BE
Amazing Jaune de Sienne marble fireplace surround with brass bijouterie. The marble has beautiful veining which has been well reinforced. The front has a beautiful movement into the...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass

Vintage French Country Style Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original rustic French grey fireplace surround with straight lines comes from the Beaujolais region and is from the Louis XVI period. The stone is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Grand Louis XVI Style Royal Sarancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique fireplace surround in the bespoke Royal Saracolin marble. Once installed in a Parisian appartement it is perfect for a grand interior or even a contemporary interior design w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th/20th C. Large Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frieze Panel with Mirror Backing
Located in Morristown, NJ
Architectural Louis XVI Style Giltwood Frieze Panel with Mirror, 80” Wide France, Late 19th/Early 20th Century An impressive architectural Louis XVI style giltwood frieze panel of e...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

21st Century silvered brass glass
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century silvered brass bathroom's glass. This glass is simple and elegance in the same time. The fusions in the base are in lost-wax casting : "Flowers". Each object is handc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Louis XVI Statuary Marble Chimneypiece with Ormolu
Located in London, GB
A small finely carved statuary marble Louis XVI antique chimneypiece with a gently curved bow fronted shelf and frieze adorned with applied ormolu ornamentation in the form of laurel...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble, Ormolu

19th C. Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This exquisite early 19th-century Louis XVI fireplace mantel embodies timeless elegance and exceptional French craftsmanship. Made from stunning grey limestone, this piece is elevate...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

Truncated Louis XVI Style Column With Rudented Fluting
Located in BARSAC, FR
Truncated Column in Louis XVI Style with Rudentated Fluting. Square base topped with a boudin decorated with crosspieces White patina Work from the end of the 19th century. 
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Fine French White 18th Century Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a bespoke original antique French fireplace mantel (fireplace) in white statuary marble from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. Exquisite carving. It is still in great condition and ready to be installed. A vintage mantlepiece...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Timeless French Rustic Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround Greek Key
Located in Beervelde, BE
Refined, original French Louis XVI fireplace mantel in limestone, late 18th century. The straight lintel is carved with a continuous Greek-key frieze and a restrained central motif, ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

21st Century white porcelain and decorated porcelain soap dish
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century white decorated porcelain soap dish. This soap dish is simple and elegance in the same time. It's avaible to combine this soap dish wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Dated 1603
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms dated 1603. Nice cast iron antique fireback displaying the coat of arms. Great condition, can be used in a real gas or log fire. Very...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

21st Century Golden Bronze Fireguard
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Patinated golden bronze Fireguard. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this Fireguard is contempor...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century Golden Bronze Fireguard
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Patinated golden bronze Fireguard. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this Fireguard is contempor...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XVI Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A period piece from the late 18th century, unusual in design with raised carved fluted panels with a classical urn to centre of the frieze and fluted end blocks. The flute jambs whic...
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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

21st Century Golden Bronze Woodholder
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century patinated golden bronze woodholder . Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this woodholder is contem...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Grand Paladium Antique Fireplace Surround in Rouge Languedoc Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A state of the art original antique fireplace surround in Rouge Languedoc and white statuary marble inlay. It was built in a Louis XVI period palace. Reclaimed in Belgium. This chimn...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

18th Century French Classic Library Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A original library fireplace mantel out of a wood pannel room in a porfier stone/marble from the Louis XVI period. Straight lines for a timely interior. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Italian Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood Architectural Pilaster Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style painted and giltwood architectural pilaster columns. Lovely pair of 19th century Italian Louis XVI style hand carved, paint...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

18th Century Burgundy Hardstone Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine burgundy honey color hardstone antique fireplace surround. Measures; 141 cm EW 55,51" 103 cm EH 40,55" 115 cm IW 45,28" 89 cm IH 35,04" 27 cm S 10,63" 55 cm L 21,65" ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Fine Petite European Antique French Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unusual petite French vintage fireplace mantel in bicolor hard stone in Louis XVI style. The straight lines and small makes it easy ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Gilded Bronze Ormulu
Located in New York, NY
Antique Louis XVI style white marble mantel with light gray veining. Three bronze ormulu floral motifs modestly adorn the face of the surround, while the rectangular panels between t...
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20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Fine European Vintage Bicolor Stone Wide Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wide French Louis XVI period, 18th century original stylish fireplace surround. The Burgundy bicolor hard stone/marble reflects the light in the room. The surround has quite unique...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th-Century French Carved Oak Trumeau Mantel and Mirror, Two-Piece Composition
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial 19th-century French Louis XVI revival carved oak trumeau composed of two separate elements: a tall overmantel mirror with classical carved motifs and a coordinating man...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Mirror, Oak

21st Century Golden Bronze and Porcelain Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century patinated golden and burnished bronze fireplace tools. The handles of the fireplace tools are in white porcelain . Each object is handcrafted and the care for every det...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century Golden Bronze Wood Holder
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Patinated golden bronze woodholder . Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this woodholder is contem...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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

18th Century Country Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Phenomenal limestone antique fireplace surround with remains of original patina. The mantel is waxed and shows at the extremes of the front a diamond point. This mantel is waxed and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D' Ore Firescreen, circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style bronze d' ore fire screen, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

18th Century French Cosy Library Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is original Louis XVI period antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has straight lines and a great patina. Perfect to create a cosy room. This fits in a country as well as in a mo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble from Bruges
Located in Beervelde, BE
This unique original vintage fireplace surround is composed of Bleu Turquin marble with White Statuary marble. Its provenance is a Bruges Patrician house. It is off the end of the 18...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

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

18th Century French Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Mantel, Louis XVI Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround is from Corton, near Dijon; its French bicolor Burgundy hard stone is very typical of the region. The fronton and the jambs are one solid block. This...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Carrara Marble French Antique Fireplace Surround in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original antique fireplace mantle in White Carrara marble with original bijouterie in brass. It is a Louis XVI style of the 19th century. The brass could be polished and get close to...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is an original antique fireplace surround in Corton hard stone. The corton hard stone comes from a small town in the Burgundy area, Cor...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century French Country Bicolor Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unusual limestone original antique fireplace surround. The bicolor stone is a great match for different interior design. This mantel has very deep legs and can be buil...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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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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