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Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Set of 18th century Dutch fireplace tools with a hanger. The tools and hanger are made of polished brass. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Louis XV Pillars of Hercules Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules and symbolizes strength and the unknown. The fireback has a natural ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Fine hand-forged fireplace basket or fire grate made in the Netherlands. 18th century, Louis XV period. The condition is good.  
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireback coats of arms of France. Each coat of arms has a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lys, all indicating royalty. The design of the coats of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Louis XZV Style Fireplace Fender
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fire fender made of brass. Louis XV style.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch fireplace basket - fire grate made of wrought iron. Louis XV period. The condition of the grate is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The fireback is made of cast iron and...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze firescreen
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze finely detail firescreen . Cherubs stoking the fire in the center panel design
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Pair Of Louis XV Andirons In Gilded Bronze With Black Patina
Located in BARSAC, FR
Pair of bronze andirons with double patina depicting a couple of characters in a festive posture, displaying a jug of wine and a cup, in a rocaille decoration of acanthus leaves and ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze and Iron Firedogs
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of antique Louis XV or Rococo style firedogs made of bronze and iron, France, circa the 1920s. These marvelous firedogs or andirons feature bronze construction of typical Roco...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Iron

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Fireback, dating from the 18th century. To the Arms of Alliance of Louis-Alexandre Comte de Salles, Baron de Rorté, cavalry captain in the Orléans regimen...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Very Fine Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Chenets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style gilt-bronze chenets (andirons), each with a scrolled design raised with plinths, Paris, circa 1880-1890. Measures: Length: 1...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lyre Harp Andirons - a Pair. Item featured has a remarkable cast bronze detail with flame and torch accents, floral drapes, ce...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions Head Fireplace Andirons
Located in Firenze, IT
Impressive pair of French Louis XV style finely chiseled gilt bronze andirons. These Rocaille ormolu chenets are extremely decorative each depicting a lion’s head crafted in relief s...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Bronze, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Iron Andirons with Bird Figures, Louis XV Style, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and iron andirons with bird figures. Louis XV style, circa 1890. With iron log holders behind.
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Bronze

XXL Antique White Surround Mantel Carrara Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Royal-sized antique surround mantel in white Carrara marble. This unique, large mantelpiece has a strong imperial appearance. The stately consoles are sharply lined, giving this surr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

Beautiful Wide Antique Circular Fireplace Black Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Crafted from deep black marble, this stunning antique fireplace exudes unparalleled elegance in the refined Louis XI style. With its impressive wide format and detailed finish, this ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Stately red marble antique fireplace. This front model has a beautiful expressive appearance. The marble contains different colored veins, which giv...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

Pair French Antique Louis XV Bronze Chenets Cherub Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique French chenets finely cast out of bronze. These feature baby cherubs, floral swags, and torches with flames. Great condition. Priced as a pair. Please note, this item is loca...
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20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Ormolu Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Each sculpted with a bird perched on foliate C-scrolls. Provenance: The estate of Samuel P. Reed.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Ormolu

Luxury French Antique Fireplace Fender
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful antique French fender. The Fender is placed as a shield in front of the fireplace. This beautiful fender is in very good condition. The width and the combination of the bla...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Grey Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Antique grey marble front fireplace. This beautiful wide-front fireplace has a chic look. The consoles are held at 45 degrees and are nice and slee...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

Early 20th century Pair of Chenette in bronze Louis XV
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice pair of louis XV style bronze and irons in their original condition can go in any fireplace
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1910s French Vintage Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Luxurious French Antique Front Fireplace – Richly Detailed in Carrara Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This stunning French antique front fireplace, crafted from high-quality Carrara marble, exudes pure elegance and craftsmanship. Likely originating from a grand French residence, thi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Chenets, Attributed to Jacques Caffieri
By Jacques Caffieri
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair Of Late Louis XV Period Gilt And Patinated Bronze Figural Chenets, Attributed to Jacques and Philippe Caffieri. Modelled as a dog and cat, ea...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Set of 2 Identical Noir de Mazy Black Marble Full Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful set of two antique black marble fireplaces. The fireplaces are in beautiful condition. The fireplaces are richly decorated with iron attachments. These give the fireplace...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Belgian Black Marble

Luxury Set Antique French Andirons Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. The details on these items are just stunning.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Set of Antique Brass French Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful set of antique French brass firebombs. This set can by used with our without the fender. De with of the fender is adjustable. Min with 139.37 inch Max with 51.18 inch T...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Louise XV Style Carrara Marble Antique Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This special antique fireplace, characterized by the many details. The well-known lily pattern sustained around the frame. The console in the middle is decorated with various floral ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu and Mesh Fire Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and mesh fire screen. The fire screen is raised by beautiful scrolled foliate legs in the shape of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XV Style Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV style gold bronze fire screen, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Fireback Representing the Queen of France Marie Leczinska
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
19th century Louis XV style fireback depicting the French Queen Marie Leczinska. Three similar firebacks are reproduced in Henri Carpentier's book "Plaques...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Unique Richly Detailed Antique Shell Mantelpiece
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This antique front model mantelpiece is a stunning example of French craftsmanship. The detailed front is adorned with a luxurious shell motif and features consoles at a 45-degree an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Marble

Impressive Pair of 18th Century Louis XV Brass Chenets
Located in London, GB
Pair of Louis XV 18th century brass chenets, very finely cast with scrolled foliage and swags, large putti holding grapes and vines. Exceptional quality. Measures: Height: 370 mm 14...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Dogs Modeled as Cherubs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair of 19th Century brass fire dogs in the Louis XV style modeled as seated cherubs with outstretched arms. Each sits on a semicircular shelf with fringed and pierced drapery detail...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Brass

Louis Xv fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,400 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $3,650.