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
Large Louis XV Style Cast Iron Jardinières
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
Large Louis XV style cast iron jardinières from Chateau de la Brodiere, (France)
Ideal for Parks and large gardens.
Weight: 650 Kg (1433 lbs). It can be dismounted to be send on a s...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$11,403 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Rouge Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent French Louis XV period fireplace mantel, dating to circa 1740–1760, exquisitely hand-carved from richly veined Rouge Royal marble. This mantel exemplifies the Rococo se...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Hand Carved Rouge Royal Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Rouge Royal Louis XV marble mantel was imported from Europe by Danny Alessandro
Edwin Jackson Mantel Company - a fine mantel dealer that specialized in fireplaces and mant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Walnut and Pewter Lavabo with Original Basin, circa 1740
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Louis XV period Lavabo in walnut, with pewter basins and fixtures, dating from the mid-18th century. The piece is remarkable for retaining its original ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pewter
Louis XV Style Sarrancolin Framboise Marble Mantlepiece
Located in Essex, MA
With shaped rectangular top over a shaped lintel with central cabochon cartouche raised on shaped supports. Provenance: Fogg estate; Chestnut Hill Mass.
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Dimensions of the hearth: 84.5 x 108.5 cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Breche Violette Marble Fireplace c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Breche Violette marble. The curved shaped, stop-fluted jambs surmounted by ormolu mounted carved paterae, frieze and moulded she...
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1870s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace in Rance Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Rance marble fireplace dimensions 92 x 105.5 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireplace grate. It consists of Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
1880-1890 French ‘Rouge de Rance
Fireplace Surround Mantel
Located in Surrey, BC
A French handcrafted, circa 1880-1890 fireplace surround in ‘Rouge de Rance’, a rare red marble with subtle white or grey veining. This Classic style an...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and cook over an ope...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Antique Rouge Royale Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This Louis XV rouge royale marble mantel was imported from Europe by Danny Alessandro
Edwin Jackson Mantel Company - a fine mantel dealer that specialized in fireplaces and man...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$11,600 Sale Price
42% Off
French Louis XV Period
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Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no extra...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Rouge Marble Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rouge marble mantel with bronze insert (featuring a pair of hand chased and pierced doors) and fender. All original to the piece.
Measure...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Style Peach Blossom Marble Mantel, circa 1880
Dimension of the heart : 90 x 108 cm
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Louis XV Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful antique fireplace in the typical Louis XV style, made of Carrara marble. With their French origin, these types of fireplaces are also called “trois coquille” fireplaces. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Serpentine Rococo Fireplace Fender
Located in Ware, GB
Highly ornate, this antique brass fireplace fender is in the Louis XV style with elaborate decorative features including florals, foliat...
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19th Century British Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Bronze, Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Experience the enchanting charm of our French antique shell fireplace, a masterpiece infused with history and style, now elevated with an added dimension of luxury. Crafted from prec...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV period stone mantel with carved overmantel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This stone mantel from the Louis XV period is distinguished by its rich decoration, borrowing from the ornamental vocabulary of the Rocaille style. The mantel's trumeau is also very ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Beautiful Red Marble Antique Circular Chimney Rossa Levanto
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Unique red marble antique circular fireplace made of Rossa Levanto marble. This beautiful fireplace is unique. Due to its circulation model and supp...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Style Fireplace In Carrara Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble, circa 1880
Hearth dimensions: 79.5 x 115cm
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
18th Century French Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of cast iron. The andirons are in a good condition. They are fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$587 / set
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV gold bronze fire screen, Circa 1880.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent and imposing 18th century French marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Original reproduction of the 18th century French marble fireplace coming from the dining room of the « Chateau de Balleroy » , Louis XV style.
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Large Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Rare Noir de Sable Marble – 18th Century Elegance
This exceptional Louis XV fireplace mantel is carved from the rare and luxurious Noir de Sable m...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Antique Carrara White Marble Circular Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Elevate your living space with our exquisite Antique Marble Circular Fireplace in Carrara White. Crafted with precision and artistry, this luxurious fireplace not only adds warmth but also becomes the focal point of any room.
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Carrara Marble, renowned for its impeccable quality and stunning aesthetic. The Fully Circular Fireplace comes complete with return pieces, allowing seamless integration around your existing chimney mantle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Carved and gilded wood jardinière, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
French work from the second half of the 19th century. This elegant jardinière features an openwork structure with lattice motifs, enhanced by rich ornamentation of foliate scrolls an...
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1880s French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV style marble fireplace
Located in Brussel, BE
Reproduction of 18 century French Louis XV marble fireplace. The frieze is decorated on its center by a carved cartouche, surrounded ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Mantle of gray marble stone in style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
A beautiful antique mantelpiece, made of gray marble stone from the 19th century in style of Louis XV, exudes timeless elegance and historic charm. This antique fireplace mantelpiece...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
$11,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delive...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Louis XV period fireplace in Panazeau marble with finely carved entablature
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV period fireplace was made from Calacatta marble.
Its lintel is decorated with an asymmetrical shell, typical of the Louis XV period . The central shell is surrounded b...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV style fireplace in purple breccia marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in purple breccia marble, circa 1880
fireplace inside dimensions: 84,5 x 92,5cm
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20th Century Belgian Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Small French Louis XV Style Wood Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A small French Louis XV style wood fireplace. The panelled frieze with carved shell to centre, the shaped jambs surmounted with scrolled shells. 19th century. (Photo taken prior to r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Fireplace in Richly Coloured Campan Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XV fireplace in richly coloured Campan marble, French, eighteenth century, the elegantly shaped frieze panelled and centred with cabochon, on volute jambs, with generous moul...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
The Louis XV: A Classic French Stone Fireplace Evoking the Era of King Louis XV
Located in Chicago, IL
The Louis XV stone fireplace includes a curving top opening, typical of the 18th century Louis XV era in France. There are many variations of this fireplace style, but ours includes a detailed anthemion carving as the centerpiece of the lintel, with a subtle recessed frame to either side. The molding around the curving opening features more curves in the profile. Ornate legs turn out at 45 degrees, with a smaller scrolled detail at the top, followed by a carved shell, and then into another larger scrolling, curved section...
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2010s American Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful Belgian Antique Marble Fireplace – Unique Color Palette
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This impressive antique fireplace, originating from Belgium and crafted around 1800, is a true masterpiece in natural stone. Made from a type of marble with an exceptionally rich co...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Authentic French Pompadour Fireplace Mantel In Mastic-Green Color Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century French Pompadour style fireplace surround is a refined example of Parisian elegance and craftsmanship. Carved from rare mastic-green marble, this piece sh...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Louis XV Period Doors with Boiserie Panels
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautifully timeworn pair of 18th Century French doors accompanied by their original boiserie side panels, removed from a period interior and retaining a wonderfully authentic pati...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Exclusive Mantel of Marbre de Boulogne in Style of Louis XV
Located in Made, NL
Exclusive and antique fireplace of Marbre de Boulogne. This type of marble comes from France and has a calm appearance with light veins. The mantelpiece is in the style of Louis XV f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$13,185 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Style
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It ...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
noir de mazy black marble antique castle fireplace from 1892
Located in Made, NL
A very unique and exclusive castle fireplace of black marble. The provenance of this antique fireplace is Chateau de Doyon in the neighborhood of Namen (Belgium). This castle is buil...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$142,540 Sale Price
20% Off
French Late 18th Century Louis XV Pewter Lavabo Mounted on Walnut Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period pewter lavabo on hand-carved walnut stand from the late 18th century, with shell motifs and acanthus leaves. Created in France a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pewter
$7,160 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and large scale French 19th century Louis XV st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by elegant jambs with most decorative recessed designs and rich...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV style mantel in onyx
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in onyx
This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble floor.
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19th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx
A Very Fine Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Extending Fire Fender, France Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely cast & richly gilded 'Belle Epoque' Louis XV style gilt bronze fire fender together with its matching pair of robust gilt bronze chenets.
Both pierced & foliate cast chenet...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$3,375 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Made, NL
Authentic French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel – 19th Century
This magnificent French Louis XV fireplace mantel is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Made from French limesto...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$14,894
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash
Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XV Period French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.
The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Period
Diana Bathing
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing.
Diana, Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She ex...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Antique Fireplace Shovel, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1744
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period
Year
Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1739, is cast in the fireback. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown....
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Period
Flower Basket
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-century French Louis XV Period 'Flower Basket' fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and t...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV White and Grey Marble Mantel, Circa 1860-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV white and grey marble mantel, Circa 1860-1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV style opulent fireplace sculpted out of Fleur de Pêcher marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very beautiful antique Louis XV style opulent fireplace made out of Fleur de Pêcher marble.
This imposing antique Louis XV style fireplace was made out of Fleur de Pêcher marble dur...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XV Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Black Marble Fireplace, Noir de Mazy, Louis XV, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Antique Noir de Mazy fireplace from Belgium. Very nice with the coquille in the middle of the front and on both sides of the legs.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Ornately Carved Louis XV Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A richly carved Louis XV style fireplace in white marble. The flowing frieze with carved shell, flowers and foliage, shaped jambs with scroll and shell to top, leading the floral dro...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Meissen style porcelain and gilt bronze table fountain by Samson
Located in London, GB
This colourful porcelain table fountain, fashioned in the German Meissen style, was crafted in the 19th Century by the French porcelain company Samson et Cie.
The table fountain co...
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19th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
$17,139 Sale Price
30% Off
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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