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Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

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Style: Louis XIV
17th-18th Century Louis XIV Period Manual Turnspit
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 18th century manual turnspit made of wrought iron. The condition is good. Louis XIV Period. Origin: France.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th- 18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity, the ‘Pilla...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Dutch Louis XIV Style Europe Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th - 20th century Dutch fireback with the goddess Europe, consort of Zeus. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Seul Contre Tous Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Pillars of Hercules Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Gallic Cocks. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Pillars and Pediment Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars and a pediment. The pediment was a classical architectural element to add grandness. The fireback is m...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand f...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is hand forged of wrought iron. It is beautifully decorated and carved. The trammel was used for cooking to regul...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Palace Size French Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive pair of 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze andirons. A festive fire is one of the great pleasures of winter and the warm glow of firelight on the fine French gilt bronze of these magnificent andirons will transform any room. Each composed of a circular reeded plinth topped with a handsome urn shaped finial and resting on a superb scrolled base with a central sea shell motif, acanthus leaf sides and beautifully modelled pomegranite form feet. Acorn shaped log stops. Original gilding, fine details of the decorative elements and substantial original log supports. Height: 23.5 inches Width: 10 inches Depth: 25.5 inches (from the fron of the andiron to the back of the log holder) Weight: approximately 45 lbs. Louis XIV style or Louis Quatorze, the official style during the reign of Louis XIV (1643–1715), is most closely associated with Versailles. It features grand proportions, harmonious design elements and was highly influential on the architectural development of some of the greatest cities of Europe, certainly Paris. Francois Mansart, Louis Le Vau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful French 17th century fireplace basket or fire grate. The fireplace grate consists of Louis XIV period andirons made of bronze and wrought iron, with a recently forged grate ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

French Louis XIV Pillars with Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since the...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Caritas Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Caritas. Caritas (the care / love). 'Love' from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological virtues. The fireback...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Urn Ornaments
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pair of three dimensional detailed 18th century giltwood urn ornaments. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1750.
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18th Century Italian Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

Large French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Louis XIV Pillars with Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron. It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra cost. It is in...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Arms of Lorraine Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Central is the round shield with arms of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, flanked by the A...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that be...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Fleur De Lys Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Louis XIV Bronze Wrought Iron Dolphin Andirons, France, Late 17th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of andirons of the period Louis XIV, wrought iron and bronze. During the reign of Louis XIV (1651-1715), a lavish lifestyle developed in France and then spread to all the Europ...
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Late 17th Century European Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

18th Century French Pillars with IHS Monograms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars, four IHS monograms and the date of production 1707. In the center is a coat of arms of a bishop or cardinal. The coat of arms...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireplace tool set. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace tool set. The set consists of a hanger and four fire irons and kitchen tools, all made of wrought iron and hand forged. The spat...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Large French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Standing Spit Rack, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rare 17th century French standing spit rack. The set is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

17th Century French Arms of Lorraine Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century French fireback with the arms of Lorraine. Surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this Order is a small golden fleece of a ram's head and feet, taken ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Unusual Antique French Hard Limestone Oval Outdoor Water Bassin
Located in Beervelde, BE
Formal French bicolor hard stone ice container. One in its kind. A great element to create a fountain, flower pot, hand washer or even to be used as wine cooler. A great original ant...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV Fleurs-de-Lys Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies). The fleur-de-lys is a symbol for purity and appeared on many coats of arms and flags throughout Eur...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Flemish Louis XIV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Flemish Louis XIV period fireplace grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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17th Century Belgian Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Louis XIV Pillars with Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the tim...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of bronze and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France, dated 1603. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house del...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Andirons or Firedogs, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period andirons. They are hand forged and made of wrought iron and polished brass. The top of the andiron at the right in the pictures has bee...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

French 17th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 17th-18th Century Louis XIV Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV period trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique German Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good con...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Bolection Fire Surround
Located in Kent, Dover
A French, Louis XIV style bolection fire surround in cherry red Griotte marble. Can be reduced. Measures: 149cm wide x 122cm high x 113cm wide x 105cm high (opening)
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1830s French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Griotte Marble

Antique French Louis XIV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Antique French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The coat of arms is decorated with a 'crown of the marquis' on top. The two large pillars refer to the cl...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, an IHS monogram and the date of production 1710. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Humanit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Louis XIV Pillars with Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is since then a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon re...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Marble Fireplace Frame From France For Timeless Bespoke Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Unusual castle stone mantel with straight lines for a timeless interior. This stunning 19th-century French fireplace frame showcases the refined elegance of period craftsmanship. Rec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. The cross is...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good and does not have cracks.  
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

17th Century French Hanging Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French hanging trivet made of wrought iron. The hanging trivet was used for cooking in the fireplace, to put a pot into. It was used in com...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with arms of France. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have increa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Caritas Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback that symbolizes Caritas. Caritas means care and love. It is one of three theological virtues from the triptych faith, hope and love. 19th century and Louis XIV style....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. This product weighs more t...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Bronze Louis XIV Andirons, 17th Century, with Marmosets
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A pair of medium-sized 17th century French Louis XIV fire dogs made of polished bronze and wrought iron. The faces on the andirons are so-called marmosets. A marmoset is an ornamenta...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

French Louis XIV Coat of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback has a / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Luxury Interior Design Fireplace Mantel In Rich And Colourful Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine Louis XIV style, 19th century, antique fireplace surround in a overwhelming rich color marble. A very decorative chimney piece and perfect to fit a square firebox. Material & Co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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