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18th C. Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
$7,448.06
£5,597.92
€6,280
CA$10,319.40
A$11,216.78
CHF 6,004.52
MX$135,584.86
NOK 75,668.68
SEK 69,786.17
DKK 47,839.60
About the Item
18th-Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel in Original Painted Marble Imitation
From a Grand Canal House Reception Room in Amsterdam
This exceptional 18th-century Dutch Louis XIV wooden fireplace mantel is an architectural showpiece of rare scale, elegance, and provenance. Salvaged from the formal reception room of a historic Amsterdam canal house, it displays the luxurious aesthetic that defined Dutch aristocratic interiors in the 1700s.
Carved from wood and finished in its original 18th-century faux-marble paint, the mantel captures the refined grandeur of the Louis XIV style. The warm, subtly veined surface authentically replicates expensive stone, a technique commonly used by Dutch master craftsmen to bring the opulence of French design into wealthy Amsterdam homes while maintaining the warmth and practicality of wood.
The mantel’s deep profile, molded shelf, and dramatic arched frieze give it a commanding presence, while the light patination create an inviting, lived-in historic character. Its elegant neutral tones pair effortlessly with contemporary, classic, and luxury interiors—making it a striking and versatile focal point for living rooms, entrance halls, boutique hotels, or refined city apartments.
A Short History: Faux-Marble Painted Wooden Mantels in 18th-Century Holland
During the 1700s, Dutch interiors were internationally admired for their craftsmanship and innovation. While natural marble was highly prized, importing it was extremely expensive. Dutch artisans responded with remarkable skill, developing sophisticated faux-marble painting techniques—known as marmerimitatie—that replicated stone so convincingly that even aristocratic homes embraced them.
These painted wooden mantels allowed the grandeur of Louis XIV and Louis XV French decorative styles to flourish in canal houses, without the constraints of weight or cost. Today, surviving examples with original paint are scarce and highly collectible, valued for both their artistry and their historical narrative.
Dimensions
Metric
Height: 135 cm
Width: 175 cm
Total depth: 7.5 cm
Interior width: 140.5 cm
Interior height: 104 cm
Inches
Height: 53.15 in
Width: 68.90 in
Total depth: 2.95 in
Interior width: 55.31 in
Interior height: 40.94 in
- Dimensions:Height: 53.15 in (135 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)
- Style:Louis XIV (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Lovely condition, paint is in lovely condition.
- Seller Location:Haarlem, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 21221stDibs: LU1002547892092
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