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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
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Antique Victorian French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare and very pleasing antique Louis XVI Brocatelle marble fireplace surround, now fully restored and polished- ready for installation.
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Sandstone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Sandstone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel A nice soft toned French Louis XVI Fireplace mantel in a Fine quality sandstone. The paneled frieze is ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Pair Louis XVI Ormolu Patinated Bronze Dog and Cat Chenets
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Large Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Two-Tone Patinated and Dore Bronze Dog and Cat Form Chenets/Andirons Modeled after Jacques Caffieri...
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Quality French Louis XVI Directoire Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A fine quality Louis XVI Directoire limestone fireplace. The fluted frieze with carved rosette to centre, flanked by finely carved end paterae. The fluted jambs with diamond motif be...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of French 18th Century Brass and Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in Buchanan, NY
A handsome pair of late 18th-early 19th century French andirons with double iron polished supports and cast brass or bronze decorative fronts. The andirons have recently been polishe...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Architectural French Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An architectural French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The breakfront shelf of stepped form, solid legs and plain frieze. A copy of an original 18th century piece. Could be antiqued ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Italian Statuario Marble Fireplace with Carved Rams Heads
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Italian fireplace in white Statuario marble. The panelled jambs with carved cascading foliage, surmounted by finely carved rams heads...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

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

Louis XVI Style White and Green Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
18th century Louis XVI style white and green marble fireplace mantel.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Two 18th Century Architectural Fragment Panels With Putties
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 18th Century painted architectural fragment panels with putties, one of the panels has Louis Seize decorations The panels were ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Panel or Overdoor Fragment
Located in Nashville, TN
Rope turned pattern with water and matte gilding .Nicks , chips and minor losses and subsequent touchups. Red bole bleeding through gilding in places.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

A Pair of Louis XVI Doré and Patinated Bronze Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze Chenets/Andirons. Fine quality pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style French chenets. Doré and patinated bronze. Fine casting. Found...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Oval Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning French Louis XVI style antique carved giltwood oval fireplace screen. The piece is richly carved with floral accents, and three Greek key and a...
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Late 18th Century Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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

Stone Basin, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Oval marble bowl with carved drop-shaped decorations on the exterior.    
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Exquisite Pair of Antique French Crystal and Dore Bronze Mounted Urns/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of very fine Antique French Louis XVI style hand diamond cut crystal and Dore bronze two handled covered urns/lamps. The campagna form dates back to the Greco Roman...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Crystal, Bronze

Antique Fireback or Backsplash Showing a Three Star Commander
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice sized cast iron fireback showing a three star commander surrounded with clovers. Great original patina, nice condition. Ready to be installed i...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Berlin Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Style Mahogany Pedestals, Attributed to Sormani, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine pair of Louis XVI Style gilt bronze mounted mahogany pedestals, attributed to Sormani. French, circa 1870. The pedestals are of tapering form with finely chiselled...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Decorated Tole Cachepot, c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XVI painted and gilt decorated tole cachepot, c1780, decorated in polychrome with a Watteauesque or Angelica Kauffman Neoclassical scene of figures and putti in a landscape...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Leaf, Tin

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Mahogany Pedestals, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mounted mahogany pedestals. French, circa 1900. Each pedestal is of tapering square section with gilt bronze garlands and acanthus bands.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique Louis XVI Style Fire Place Fender
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality, French brass fire place fender, in the Louis XVI style. Having classical urns on either side with ram's head mounts and foliate swags...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Jardinière after Clodion, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style patinated bronze and marble jardinière, cast in relief with Bacchanalian Scenes Of Putti at Play, After Clodion. French, circa 1870. The body of the jardiniè...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Dore Bronze and Green Marble Bronze Louis XVI Style Chenets/Andirons
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of antique chenets/ andirons was realized in France in the late 19th century. They represent an excellent example of the period. Created in a lustrous dore bronze, they feature rococo designs throughout and immaculately polished Italian green marble orbs at the center. The faces of two Greek revival female faces adorns the center panel between the two legs. Flanked by two scroll forms, she wears a pearl headpiece...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Rustic French Limestone Fireplace in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
A rustic and imposing limestone fireplace in the French Louis XVI style. The frieze with carved centre urn and beaded side panels with foliage decoration. The carved, panelled jambs ...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French Louis XVI style carved wood pedestal with a faux marble and gilded finish. This is a very decorative piece that can hold a large vessel or bust.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Leaf

White Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
An elegant French Louis XVI style white marble fireplace, with panelled and beaded frieze, tapering half round fluted columns with carved acanthus leaf capitals. A copy of an earlier...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

17th Century Louis XVI Limestone Mantel with Trumeau
Located in Dallas, TX
A spectacular hand-carved Louis XVI limestone fireplace with fluted border carved on the Trumeau. The pure white soft limestone is a great indicator that the stone came...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French Louis XVI St Anne's Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A charming Louis XVI fireplace in Saint Anne des Pyrenees marble with delicate white carvings. The centre panel with hunting scene of wild boar, dogs, birds and flowers. The jambs an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Gilded Fernery
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) gilded cane round planter/fernery with ram heads and cane stretcher.
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Cane

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock. This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Enamel, Bronze

Sarrancolin French Louis XVI Style Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Sarrancolin French Louis XVI style marble fireplace, with finely carved Statuary marble inlaid panels of, classical scene of reclini...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Large Belgian Black Marble Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing Louis XVI chimneypiece in Belgian black marble, with the frieze and endblocks carved in red Languedoc marble, together with its original brass insert. The steppe...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Chiseled Bronze Andirons Representing Mars Holding Helmet and Vulcan an Anvil
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These Beautiful chiseled bronze andirons are representing Mars holding helmet and Vulcan an anvil. These are listed in the french national furniture inventory. They are French, begin...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

French Louis XVI-Style Bronze Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
This wonderful pair of Louis XVI-style bronze chenets features patinated, cloaked cherub figures seated on ornate gilt bronze plateau and keeping t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Fireplace in Serravezza Breccia Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XVI marble fireplace in striking Serravezza Breccia marble. The fluted frieze with carved square paterae to end blocks, the jambs with finely carved acant...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble

Antique Square Louis XVI Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Great square antique cast iron fireback showing a female drinking. Excellent condition, great dimension. Can be used in a fireplace or as backsplash.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

French Louis XVI Style Antique Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in London, GB
A fine quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in light Carrara marble. The shaped frieze with carved oval paterae to centre and beading throughout. The jambs with carved acanthus l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Fior di Pesco Marble Louis XVI Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style fireplace in attractive Fleur de Pecher marble. The panelled frieze with stop fluted centre, carved square paterae surmounted by breakfront shelf. The shaped bracketed jambs with panels and flutes. Translated as Peach Tree Flower, Fior di Pesco...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XVI Brocatelle Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century (circa 1770) French Louis XVI Brocatelle marble fireplace with panelled frieze with circle to centre, fluted jambs surmounted by s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

French Late 19th Century White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Louis XVI style fireplace in white marble, with delicately tapering and fluted fully disengaged columns terminating in Acanthus leaf, and capped with egg and dart...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Antique French Carrara Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique French Carrara marble mantelpiece in the Louis XVI style. The swags of drapes frieze, centered by a plaque that is carved with a classical urn and arabesques. The square f...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Louis XVI limestone fireplace, with carved centre motif dated 1777, and stars to frieze, plain jambs surmounted by shaped brackets. The frieze with polished me...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Period Louis XVI Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive petite period Louis XVI stone fireplace. The shaped jambs with stop flutes to base, the panelled frieze with cartouche to centre with carved square rosette end blocks. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Casteren, NL
This is a beautiful pair of wrought iron French firedogs forged, circa 1860. These andirons are perfectly suited for a large fireplace. They stand upon a tripod with forward arched...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Fine Pair of Large and Impressive Louis XVI Style Brass and Irons
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of large and impressive brass and irons in the Louis XVI style. These fine and solid andirons are simply stunning with wreath and vine decorati...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

Carved French Louis XVI Style White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Louis XVI style pure white marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with carved garland and ribbon centre with trailing leaves and beading either side, the jambs with carved acan...
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20th Century French 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

Louis XVI Style French Limestone Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XVI style stone fireplace. The stop-fluted jambs surmounted by frieze with carved arrow and musical instrument. Moulded shelf above. Measurements: Shelf ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Louis XVI Style “Marble Gris” Mantel, Late 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XVI style “Marble Gris” mantel having a molded rectangular shelf above a simple frieze ending in outset and unadorned block ends, raised on rectangular supports headed by flute...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Set of 4 Louis XVI Wooden Seasonal Putti
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (18th Cent) stripped wood life-size putti depicting the four seasons sitting on socle bases. (after the marble models by Camillo Rusconi)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Walnut Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19th Century) walnut and gilt trimmed filigree railing with gilt cupid holding torch and wreath back (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

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

Antique French Directoire Fireplace with an Egyptian Flavour
Located in London, GB
A very finely carved French Louis XVI limestone fireplace. The delicately carved frieze with diamond centre motif of rosette and husks, the jambs with leaves and foliage surmounted b...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Statuary Marble Bow Fronted Louis XVI Style Mantel with Fluted Jambs
Located in New York, NY
A small statuary marble bow fronted Louis XVI mantel with fluted jambs. Opening dimensions: 29 1/4" W x 33 1/4" H.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Carved Giltwood Altar Pedestal
Located in Birmingham, AL
Wonderful 18th century French Louis period XVI carved tabletop giltwood altar pedestal with garland and foliate motifs. Used for the display of a saint...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Cupid Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore flame top andirons with winged cupid. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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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