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
18th Century French Louis XIV
Saint Andrew
s Cross
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 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 sinc...
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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
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pe...
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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
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pe...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XIV Style
Coat of Arms De Rostaing Family
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the coat of arms of the De Rostaing Family, 17th century. Described by P. Palasi ('Plaques de cheminées héraldiques'; item 128)
The...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs.
The orb ('globus cruciger') symbolizes the Christ's dominion over the world. The pillar refers to the...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, three IHS monograms, and the date of production 1736.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of Hu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XIV
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XIV
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition, especially considerin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French
Allegory of Love
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with an Allegory of Love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
This p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
French Louis XIV
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1741
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a coat of arms and 1741, its year of production. The fireback is made of cast iron. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Pillars with Saint Andrew
s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with pillars and Saint Andrew's Cross. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. It appears in numerous flags such as Saint Pa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIV Style
Pillars of Hercules
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a (usually just) married couple. The date (1812) which is cast is the date of product...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th-18th Century French
Arms of Loraine
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of m...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French
Fleurs de Lys
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with fleurs de lys, a cross, and the date of production 1765.
The fleurs de lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as fleurs de lys were u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback with Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV style fireplace in Belgian black marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Belgian black marble, circa 1880
fireplace dimensions: 88 x 93cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Louis XIV-Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb pair of mid-19th century French bronze andirons in the Baroque Louis XIV taste. These guys have a wonderful hefty ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze
$3,850 / set
Period 18th Century French Louis XIV Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV stone fireplace. The moulded jambs surmounted by elegantly shaped frieze and shelf. Still at original depth, but could be reduced if necessary....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Antique 18th C. Hand Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle Chimney Mantelpiece Surround . Gorgeous antique Hand Carved limestone fireplace from Provence. 18th century Louis XIV cheminee trumeau mantle...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Limestone
Antique Fireplace Surround From Dijon In Luxury Corton Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique stone fireplace surround. This colourful fireplace was reclaimed from a french country style home in Dijon. The capital city of Burgundy.
Timeless and unique small fireplace surround...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Antique Louis XVI Swedish Green Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking 19th century French Regency Louis XVI style fire surround in Swedish Green / Kolmården Marble. A skilfully carved frieze adorned with ribbons and foliage leads way to squa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Polished Brass Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A pair of polished brass fire dogs in the French 18th century manner, with segmented fire-pot finials on plinths. The arched supports with four feet adorned with foliage.
Restored.
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1890s French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Louis XIV period carved wood fireplace mantel with humanized moon decoration
Located in Argenteuil, IDF
Rare carved wood paneling with a fleur-de-lis latticework featuring a mascaron depicting a chubby child's head and a humanized moon from the era of King Louis XIV (between 1650 and 1...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th C Louis XIV Hand Carved Stone Chateau Fireplace Mantle surround Los Angeles . Very rare 17th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from a Chateau in Bourgogne "Burgundy" the ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair of Louis XIV Gilt Bronze Andirons
Chenets
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a different flying dragon raised on a scrolling base ending in a flaming urn.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Vintage French Multi-Color Small Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Elegant design fireplace surround in French multi-color stone.
The surface of the tablet of this antique fireplace is raw and original.
Louis XIV style from a 19th century Parisian a...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century Wrought Iron Andiron
Firebox Set
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century wrought iron andiron & firebox set is a master work of the blacksmith's art, forged from red-hot iron to last several lifetimes! The intricate scrollwork and foliate mot...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique French Plaster Pot A Feu Urn on Faux Marble Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1800s, this imposing French plaster pot a feu (“fire pot”) has been paired with a wooden pedestal that features a well-done orange and brown ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
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Plaster, Wood, Paint
Created by Nature French Vintage Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nicely waxed original French antique fireplace surround in a Louis XIV style of the 19th century. The hard stone/marble has red and honey color veining and from the village...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround Color Created by Nature
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French country surround in Louis XIV style, 19th century. The Burgundy hard stone/ marble is from the Corton region. It is bicolor with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Chique Style Rose Liseron Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Burgundy Rose Liseron hard stone/marble vintage fireplace surround. The typical curving front of the French Louis XIV style of the early 19th century.
Measures:
125 cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Small Antique Hard Limestone Designed by Nature Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround is from the town of Clos Vougeot in the Burgundy region of France. Its violet colored veins are very decorative and representative of the region. Designed by ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This very particular LXIV period original antique fireplace mantle still carries an original paint. Taking it of would be a shame. The different color could be a perfect match or a g...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very unique and petite original antique fireplace surround. The fine carving details are proof of the high quality.
Measures:
130 cm, EW 51.18".
112 cm, EH 44.09&...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Regency Fireplace In Gray Ardennes Marble, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Regency Fireplace In Ardennes Gray Marble
Hearth dimensions: 94 x 123.5 cm
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Mantel Piece of French Limestone from the 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace in the style of Louis XIV. The original patina of this fireplace from the 19th century is still present with this mantel (fireplace). A characteristic fir...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV
s Mascaron and Motto
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century.
It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Campan marble fireplace, Louis XIV style, with bronzes after Clodion
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireplace made of Campan rouge and griotte marble with strong veining, topped by a straight entablature featuring a projecting hood. The central panel is adorned with a bronze medall...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Impressive Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Breche Violette Marble
Located in London, GB
An impressive Louis XIV style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The stop fluted and panelled jambs surmounted by arched, panelled frieze. Moulded shelf above. A substantially deep...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Carved Wall Consoles
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 18th century painted carved wall consoles, Louis XIV style, French.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$4,200 / set
Louis XIV Style Fireplace In Levanto Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV style fireplace in levanto marble fireplace dimensions: 89.5 x 117cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French Limestone Fireplace Mantel with beautiful patina, dating from the 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Country French wrought Iron Andirons display the obvious talents of the metalsmith who created the set, which includes t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin fireplace reproduction
Located in Brussel, BE
Fine quality French Louis XV style Sarrancolin "Framboisié" fireplace
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
17th Century French Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
A fantastic hand carved marble mantel, circa 1670. This elegantly carved marble fireplace mantel was removed from a chateau in Crissey, ...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French, Louis XIV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An attractive Louis XIV style Carrara marble fireplace. The panelled frieze with good carving of flowers and foliage, with ribbons and quiver below initialed centre circular plaque. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century. In the centre of a frame are the main arms, azure with three golden fleurs-de-lys...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fireplace Plate with Heraldic Emblem
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/3399 - Antique and rare cast iron fireplace plate with Louis XIV heraldic emblem: "fleur de lys" - end '600!
It's beautiful also on the wal...
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Late 17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ironstone
$1,243 Sale Price
20% Off
A Period French Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A substantial French Louis XIV limestone fireplace. The shaped jambs with panelling to front, surmounted by arched frieze. Unusually tall for this style of fireplace. French, 18th ce...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Rance Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning Louis XIV-style mantel crafted from exquisite red French marble. This antique piece, reclaimed and imported from France, showcases the timeless elegance of the 18th centur...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An Early 18th Century French Rance Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early eighteenth century French Rance marble fireplace - a transitional Louis XIV/Louis XV surround - the moulded Belgian Black marble shelf above boldly shaped and moulded frieze...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
A French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most unique French 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and Needlepoint freestanding screen. This wonderful fire screen is raised by a trio of Giltwood scrolled foliate legs on cast...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wool, Giltwood
Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style pedestal column, this was made in France and dates from around the 1960s-1970s.
It is of great quality and is very useful as a plant stand or as a pe...
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1960s French Vintage Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
White Marble Fireplace in the Transitional French LXIV / LXV Style
Located in London, GB
A white marble fireplace in the transitional French LXIV / LXV style. The shaped, panelled frieze with heavy inner moulding and elegant, shaped jambs below. Moulded shelf above. Mid ...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XIV Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Zedelgem, BE
Beautiful Louis XIV limestone fireplace mantel, dating from the 18th century.
Inside dimensions : 98cm wide & 104cm high
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Louis XIV Campan Melange Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A period 18th century French Louis XIV Campan Melange marble fireplace. The paneled jambs with scrolls to top, surmounted by frieze featuring carved cartouche to centre. Shaped shelf...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Transitional Louis XIV/XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality copy of an 18th century French transitional Louis XIV/XV marble fireplace. The shaped frieze with cartouche centre with scrolls and l...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
17th Century Louis XIV Pink Marble Fireplace
Located in Baambrugge, NL
17th century Louis XIV pink marble fireplace, ± 1680. Antique French Burgundian mantelpiece with a decorative brace in the frieze and with panels...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace / mantel piece, circa 1730
Located in Baambrugge, NL
An 18th century French Louis XIV marble fireplace/mantel piece, circa 1730.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis Xiv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV 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 metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands 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 and Jean-Charles Moreux. 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 $212 and tops out at $311,102 while the average work can sell for $2,080.
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