Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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
Decorative Fireplace Grate / Firegrate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very decent sized French firegrate or fireplace basket.
The elegant shaped wrought iron bars and rounded shape make this a pleasure to look at.
Very good and usable condition, can be used in a real fire or to have a gas insert...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Limestone Mantel Louis XV Hand Carved French
Located in New York, NY
Louis XV carved limestone mantel with its hearth. This mantel was imported from Europe and installed in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel of Park Avenue, New York City in the early 1930s. Th...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Lava Stone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very rough but still refined French Louis XV fireplace, this original 18th century fireplace is carved from the finest Lava stone from the Haute- Loire area in France.
This unique...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Lava
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana.
Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying "The Bath Of Diana", Goddess of the night and the hunt.
Great condition, can b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Andirons in Gilt Bronze and Iron in Louis XV style, Italy 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Precious pair of andirons in gilded bronze and forged iron in Louis XV style. These stunning firedogs were made in Italy in the 1940s.
The front of these andirons is made in forged ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Metal
18th Century Classic Antique Fireplace Mantel in Burgundy Bicolor Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine marble hard stone antique fireplace surround has been boucharder and tailler. The execution is very clean. The mantel has very nice and deep legs. The stone reflects the li...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Sellette or Plant Holder Waltnut, Three Legs
One Drawer, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
This plant holder or sellette was made in France circa 1920.
A little tray is encrusted between the curved feet typical of the Louis 15 style.
The drawer butt...
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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Cherry
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Victorian Brass Rose and Bird Fireplace Mantel Fender. Item features substantial form with cast brass figural ormolu depicting acanthus leaves, drapes, ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Figural Louis XV Style Cherub Motif Ormolu Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century figural cherub motif Louis XV style Ormolu bronze andirons.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine Bleu Turquin marble antique fireplace mantel in perfect condition. The carving is very raffinated. It is a Louis XV style from the early 19th Century. Perfect to create a fine...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Exceptional Rare Stone Chimney Piece For High-End Interior Design Project
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rare stone fireplace surround from the Moselle region.
Extra fine carved castle fireplace piece in great condition for original interior design.
This is a real exceptional chimney pi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Sandstone
French Marble Fireplace From The Ardeche Region In Olive Green Multi Colour
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fireplace surround with palm tree detail carved on the main piece. Extreme rich jambs. The bicolor marble is from the Ardêche region in France. This is a 19th century chimney piece.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century French Giltwood Cornucopia
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century French giltwood cornucopia
ALIS-0008.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Louis XV Cast Iron Planters with Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1870, this pair of cast iron planters reflects the graceful curves and ornate foliate motifs characteristic of the Louis XV style. Each features a shapely bom...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons
Fender
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Patinated Brass Bronze Small Fireplace Andirons & Fender. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 29" W x 20" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1980
hearth dimensions: 78.5 x 94.5 cm
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash.
Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash.
Great patina and nice patina.
Sold by Schermerhorn...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful, Rare Black Marble French Louis XV Fireplace with Original Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Impressive, beautiful and richly carved Louis XV fireplace from France, 19th century
This fireplace is executed in impeccable Belgian black marble.
The hand-painted porcelain insert ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Belgian Black Marble
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition.
It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash.
Our vast collection of an...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$656 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Chenets from the Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A beautiful pair of Louis XV style Chenets from the late 19th century. Made in bronze and iron.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Louis XV Forged Iron and Cast Brass Andirons, Mid-18th Century
Located in valatie, NY
These exceptional andirons are made of forged iron and have cast brass finials and button mounts. The beds are wide and easily hold large or small logs. They have a scrolled profile ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Transition-style cherry wood chest of drawers, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century Fine European Original Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a original fine European antique fireplace mantel in a French grey marble hard stone. It is robust. The proportions are Royal. The details o...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Fine European Grand Reception Hall Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A grand Red marble fireplace surround from the 19th century. This is an exceptional mansion mantel. It was installed in the hall of a Brussels Bank.
Measurements:
188 cm Exterior Wid...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Stylr Gilt Brass 3-Part Fire Fender, Tool Stand With Three Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Three Part Fire Fender, Tool Stand With Three Tools set in great vintage condition.
Measures 51" in width, 7.5" in depth, 25" in height. 3...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Ormolu
Classic French Louis XV Period Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic.
Measures:
1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Exclusive Antique Mantelpiece in Portoro Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This exceptional antique surround mantelpiece is crafted from the rare and exclusive Portoro marble, renowned for its refined appearance and stunning golden veins. This marble, often...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Fine European Grey Marble Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a grand, one of a kind, original French antique fireplace surround. It was made in a grey bicolor Marble hard stone. It reflects the light in the room and has a silky feeling touching it. The depth the pannels on the front are rich. The front is out of one piece. The condition is amazing. This one is from the Louis XV period.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Fine French Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original antique fireplace mantle is from wine Château. The warm color in a marble hard stone and the phenomenal patina is an enhancement for any room.
Great piece that needs a...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash.
Has been used well during its live and this shows.
A lot of details have slowly faded and the bottom is missing some pieces.
Woul...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Chenets Fire Fender
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous French antique gilt-bronze adjustable (33" to 45" long) three-piece suite fireguard dating to the 19th century.
Finished in refined, elegant and luxurious Louis XV style,...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Marble Fireplace Carrara Marble 19th Century Monumental
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful exclusive antique fireplace made of Carrara marble from Italy! This 19th century fireplace is in the style of Louis XV and richly decorated with various ornaments in the fr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
$21,737 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Louis XV style console table with beige patina, Carrara marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style console table with beige patina, Carrara marble, circa 1880
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Fine Louis XV Period Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Burgundy hard stone original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) has an amazing patina. It is a real treasure. If you would not know better, you would think it is a warm deep c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Italian Florentine Style Giltwood Wall Bracket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Ornate Italian Florentine giltwood hand carved wall bracket. With feather plume motif.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Louis XV style gilded wood firescreen, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
Louis XV style gilded wood fire screen, 19th century
Carved gilded wood fire screen decorated with a tapestry with original stitches representing the abduction of Europa.
The surro...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice French Louis XV style fireplace in brown and black "Stinkal" Marble.
The profiles top sits on a paneled frieze with a stylish central cartouche, the frieze rests on pane...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround in the Rococo Manner
Located in Twickenham, GB
An antique nineteenth-century Louis XV-style Rococo Carrara marble fireplace surround, the elaborately shaped and stepped marble shelf sitting atop a frieze centred by a cartouche co...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Late 19th Century French Large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 19th century French large Louis XV Sculpture of a Putto Representing Summer
A small girl standing in ancient Roman style sandals on a rectangular plinth against a rocaille moti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th cent
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI drop-leaf secretary desk in rosewood and violet wood veneer, 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Period fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Louis XV Style Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Period Candle Holders
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century Louis XV Period candle holders. The candle holders are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the candle holders is good.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$564 / set
French Louis XV Period Andirons, Firedogs, Early 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Louis XV Period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food.
The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit for u...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in good condition and fit for use...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Fire Poker
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireplace poker made of wrought iron. Louis XV Period. The poker is in good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Limestone Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely antique limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel.
Nice warm colored limestone mantel, beautifully decorated.
Sides are not original, nice patina and in overall good condition.
...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Dutch Fire Tongs or Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireplace in Sint Anne Marble.
A very nice mid 18th century fireplace made from beautiful Sin Anne marble.
The well profiled and shaped topshelf rest on a strong craved and...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Griotte Marble
French
Cupids
Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with cupids. Louis XV Style. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extra cost...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period andirons. The andirons are made of wrought iron and are beautifully forged and carved. They have spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 18th Century Louis XV Period Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on walnut stand from the 18th century, with hand-carved shell motifs and volutes. Born in France during the reign of "The Beloved", king Louis ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Pewter
French Louis XV
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France and two pillars topped by Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies). The arms of France include the crown (symboli...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 3 ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style
Located in London, GB
A set of three late 19th century French very ornate gilt bronze curtain hooks in the Louis XV style.
Foundry Mark: GH
Projection from wall: 7 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash
Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XV period French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1776.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior o...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV
Pillars with Fleurs de Lys
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobilit...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Fireplace Mantel from France
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful antique French Louis XV fireplace mantel executed in limestone.
Nice soft tones and fine carvings.
Nice original condition.
Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Louis Xv building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV 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 XV 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 Bouhon Frères, Frédéric - Eugène Piat, Joseph Reynés I Gurgui, and François Linke. 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 $158 and tops out at $845,000 while the average work can sell for $4,555.
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