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
21st Century, Chromed Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century Chromed bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The st...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
$5,418 / item
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
18th century French cast iron fireplace back or fireback.
Handsome rare themed 18th century French cast iron fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with Etruscan theme.
Can be used in a fire place, in a kitchen as a backsplash, mounted behind a stove or outdoors in a Summer kitchen.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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
Antique Louis XVI Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A antique French Louis XVI style Carrara marble fireplace, nineteenth century, with rope-twist frieze and scrolled jambs (sold without hearth).
Dimensions: 106cm (41¾") High, 125cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
18Th Century French Grand Interior Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This museum quality mantel in griotte marble is one of a kind. Its exceptional condition. The rich color will make it the focal point of any room. A great piece for a connoisseur of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Griotte Marble
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
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
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A French country in limestone original antique fireplace mantle. It has remains of the original patina. The Greek key carving is from The Louis XVI period, 18th century. The shelf ca...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique fireplace in style of Louis XVI, noir de mazy marble, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This timeless elegant 19th century fireplace is made of the rare marble Noir de Mazy marble, the deep black Belgian marble known for its luxurious appearance. Executed in the refined...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
21st Century, Golden Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century patinated gold bronze fireplace tools. The handles of the fireplace tools are in cut clear crystal. Each object is handcrafted and ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Crystal, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Door Lock Gilt and Chiseled Bronze, France, Louis XVI
Located in Firenze, IT
This precious lock in mercury-gilt bronze and meticulously chiseled with sphinxes and leaf motifs dates back to the 18th century, Louis XVI period.
It probably served the door of an ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century Chromed Bronze Woodholder
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Chromed bronze woodholder. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$7,659 / item
18th Century French Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual classical Louis XVI hand-carved limestone fireplace mantel, surround chimneypiece with carved urn and rosettes at the top of pilasters, tapered fluted jam supports that will ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Late 19th Century Brass Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A smartly styled pair of andirons, brass, late 19th century, Louis XVI style, torchieres with flame finials. 20" h., 8 1/2" d.
Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Brass
$435 Sale Price / set
42% Off
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Carrara Marble
Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This vintage antique chimney piece in white Carrara marble is a Louis XVI style from the 19th century. It was installed in a library in a Parisian apartment.
Measurements:
150 cm Ext...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed and large antique cast iron fireback.
This fireback shows very well detailed architectural columns with decorative finials.
Excellent condition, very usabl...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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
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
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble statue. This wonderful statue of three playful cherubs is raised on an elegant cir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Ormolu
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
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Limestone
A 19th Century Louis XVI Style Chimneypiece in Portoro Nero Marble
Located in London, GB
A dominant 19th century chimneypiece carved entirely in Portoro Nero marble. The extraction of this extravagant marble began at the time of the Roman Empire and is still quarried to ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Petite Small Classic Antique Fireplace Surround in Belgian Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original antique fireplace mantle in a Belgian brown color marble with brass bijouterie. A little jewel of its time period. The fronton is coming into the room. Perfect for a small F...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine fireplace surround is finely carved in hard stoned and bears a lovely patina. The ancient surfaces reflects the light of the room.
It is a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
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.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
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
A Pair of Louis XVI Gilt 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
$1,631 Sale Price / set
43% Off
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
Materials
Stone
Antique Fireback Displaying Venus, Goddess of Love Beauty and Fertility
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed cast iron fireback showing Venus the Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
This fireback is in great condition, to be used an ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$656 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel.
The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone.
One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit.
It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece.
It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina.
This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Sandstone
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron parcel Ebonized and Ribbon Decorated Andirons
Measures 7.5" in width, 25.5" in depth and 16.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,396 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice square and decorative cast iron fireback with cupids throwing "lovebirds".
19th century
Excellent condition, to be used in a fireplace or as a backsplash.
Can be supplied...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$608 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Louis XVI French Bicolor Stone Fireplace From Dijon City Appartement
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French Louis XVI style fireplace mantle in multi color hard stone from the Dijon Region.
This is a 19th century period timeless decorative element for authentic interior desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
18th Century Petite Grez Stone French Country Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 18th century Grez stone fireplace mantel (fireplace) with remains of the polychrome and original patina consists of 3 solid blocks. This mantel is from the Louis XVI period. It ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Adjustable Fireplace Fender Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Bronze Adjustable Fireplace Fender Set was designed to put the finishing style touch on your fireplace hearth! Cast in solid bronze to last for eons, i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
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
Materials
Iron
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantel in Louis XVI Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel in white Carrara marble.
Strong and well profiled stepped topshelf above a finely carved paneled frieze with beautiful laurel leaves flan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
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
Materials
Iron
$606 Sale Price
20% Off
1970s Vintage Carved Fruitwood Tripod Planter on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Vintage Fruitwood tripod planter on stand. Carved fruitwood. Hand woven wood planter. Measures 16 inches in diameter and stands 36 inches tall. Op...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Fruitwood
$1,032 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Gold Painted Louis XVI Style Ionic Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century Louis XVI style Ionic columns painted gold and white with carved garlands of flowers encircled around their shafts.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$32,000 / set
18th Century Period French Timely Grey Hard Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very strong, phenomenal and grand fireplace surround in burgundy color marble stone. It is museum worthy. Three solid blocks reflecting the light of the room. Works with a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Gris St Anne marble vintage fireplace mantle with white statuary inlay from the Louis XVI period second half of the 18th century. It was salvaged from a nobles house in the ci...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century French Wall Gilt Wood Ornament
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 20th century French wall gilt wood ornament.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
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
18th Century French Country Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very beautiful original antique fireplace mantel in limestone from a French apartment. The centre on the front piece is amazing and delicate.
Measures;
168 cm EW 66.14"...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Fine 18th Century French White Statuary Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unique original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) in white statuary marble with much detailed work. A real bijoux. One of a pair. This exquisite element fits both Classic French t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Classic Belgian Decorative Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A Classic Belgian vintage fireplace surround in Rouge Griotte marble from the 19th century. Rouge Griotte was used in many historical landmarks.
Measures:
166 cm exterior width 65....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
19th Century Classic Rich French Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wild eyecatcher. The marble is very colored, royal and rich. The fireplace surround is in perfect condition! It is in the Louis XVI style.
Measures:
136 cm EW 53,54"
109 cm EH 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XVI Fireplace In Gray Ardennes Marble 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI fireplace in Ardennes Gray Marble
Hearth dimensions: 81 x 84 cm
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18th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Fireplace Carved in White Statuary Marble Vintage Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A very attractive Vintage French Louis XVI Chimney piece nicely carved in White Statuary marble. The shaped frieze finely carved with oak leaf and acorn decoration. The jambs very fi...
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1940s French Vintage Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
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
Pair Of Louis XVI Black And Gold Lacquer Semainiers, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XVI Black And Gold Lacquer Semainiers, 18th Century
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18th 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
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
Materials
Stone
Fine European Rustic Antique Fireplace Surround with Marble Inlays
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind Italian antique fireplace surround with statuary and Brocatelle marble inlay. This is a statement piece! Great for a country l...
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
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
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
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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