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
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
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Marble
A French Louis XV Style Brocatelle Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style fireplace in Spanish Brocatelle marble. The frieze with shell to centre and carved panels. The panelled jambs su...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
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
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Wrought Iron
Napoleon III Fireplace in Carrara Marble, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Imposing fireplace in statuary white Carrara marble, lintel decorated with the number LG, it is restored on the right and on the left. fireplace dimensions: 74.5 x 124cm.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
$12,175 / item
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
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Ormolu
$17,144 Sale Price
30% Off
French Louis XV Style Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Louis XV style Carrara marble fireplace. The shaped, panelled jambs surmounted by carved frieze with shell and foliage to centre. Unusual centre carving. Shaped...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
French Louis XV Period
Arms of France
Fireback, 18th Century
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 XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair of French Nineteenth Century Rococo Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of French nineteenth century chenets, in the Louis XV Rococo style, exceptionally cast and chased brass, with wrought iron stand to the rear.
Dimensions: 38cm (15") High, 30c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Parisian Design Pompadour Fireplace Surround in Rare French Bois Jourdan Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th-century French Pompadour fireplace surround is crafted from the highly sought-after Bois Jourdan marble, one of France’s most characterful and richly coloured sto...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Louis XV Period, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia.
Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French Carrara marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The shaped jambs surmounted by shells and scrollwork. The shaped frieze with carved cartouche to centre flanked ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Louis XV Style
Arms of France
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty i...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Unique and Exclusive Fireplace from the 18th Century
Located in Made, NL
This special antique fireplace dates back to the 18th century and is in the style of Louis XV. A unique look, because there is only one of it. The warm color scheme of two colors is ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Other
$21,713 Sale Price
20% Off
An Imposing and Important antique Louis XV Period Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
An imposing and highly important antique Louis XV period statuary marble chimneypiece of exceptional quality and generous proportion, the serpentine opening centred with an elaborate...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Statuary Marble
Superb Quality French Louis XV Style Carved Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French Louis XV style carved Sarrancolin marble fireplace, the frieze with centre shell and scrolls, foliage and grapes. ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 18th Century Louis XV Period
Winter
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is represented as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Pair Bronze Chenets, French 19th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
A fine opposing 19th century French pair of Louis XV style patinated and dore bronze figural chenets.
A patinated male and female figure in reclining position surmounted on beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
French Louis XV Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XV Style fireback with a pot of fire and two angels.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition a...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century Louis XV Style Limestone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 20th century Louis XV style limestone fireplace, with shell and scrolls to shaped frieze, shaped panelled and fluted jambs, surmounted by serpentine moulded shelf.
Shelf Width: 16...
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20th Century French Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone
Pair Of Louis XV Style Marquetry Inlaid Pedestals, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A very fine pair Of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted marquetry inlaid pedestals, firmly attributed to Maison Millet.
French, circa 1880....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Carved French Mantle
Located in High Point, NC
18th century fruitwood and pine mantle from France. The detail on this mantle is lovely. the crown is hand carved with lovely acanthus leaf decoration, following down to a stepped p...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Fruitwood, Pine
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of two tasting forks, a poke, several shovels, a decorated spatula, several spoons (of which one is decorated) and a ...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Pompadour Style Vintage Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Simple French Pompadour vintage fireplace surround in a red marble which has the looks of a porfier stone of the 19th century. The mantel is...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis XV style mantel in Rouge Royal marble, 18th century
This fireplace is sold without any fireplace insert nor marble floor but could be made to order (please ask for marble avai...
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18th Century European Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought ir...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
French Marble Fireplace in the Louis XV Manner
Located in London, GB
A 19th century French marble fireplace in the Louis XV style. The panelled frieze with shell to carved centre, with scrollwork throughout, the carved jambs with stiff acanthus leaves...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper with polished brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style White Carrara Marble Figural Fireplace
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A magnificent and highly important Louis XV style white Carrara marble figural fireplace.
This exceptional marble fireplace has a shaped mante...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Carrara Marble
Fireback from the 19th Century with a Shield Decorated with a Sunflower
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback from the 19th century with a shield decorated with a sunflower.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. The fir...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Large French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. The tongs have a brass top. They are in a g...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Brass, Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireplace tool set. The fire irons are made of wrought iron. They are in good condition and fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Fire Andirons, 18th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period andirons. Made of cast iron. The andirons are in good condition and are fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th century. The coalition tried to...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Parisian Marble Fireplace Mantelpiece and Interior
Located in Southall, GB
Beautiful late 18th century Louis XV Parisian rouge marble fireplace mantelpiece and cast-iron interior. This French fireplace mantel boas...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Polished Copper Log Holder or Log Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French firewood holder made of polished copper and wrought iron. The condition of the log holder is good.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia.
Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Louis XV Style Sienna Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Louis XV style Sienna marble fireplace, with carved motif to centre of shaped panelled frieze. Shaped jambs, with serpentine she...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Noir Antique Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive French 19th century Louis XV st. Noir Antique marble mantel. The mantle is raised by elegant jambs with finely mottled bases below elegant recessed designs, cabochons, ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have decorative spit hooks to grill food. The condition is good. Period Louis XV.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Amazing 18th C. Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing red/grey marble Louis XV fireplace.
This orifgingal Dutch mantel has an amzing shaped and pfoiled topshelf with original returns.
The frieze has a beatfiul swooping shape wit...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Breccia Marble
French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Period fireback with the year of production, 1797, casted on the top side. The two pillars are so-called pillars of Hercules as they refer to the club of Hercules. Th...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the front of the...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period fireplace grate or fire basket made of cast iron and a recently forged steel grate. The fireplace grate is in good condition and is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Oak Fireplace in the Louis XV Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This antique fireplace from the 19th century is made from oak. The curved and graceful lines strewn throughout the piece are a classic attribute of the Louis XV style. Carvings of th...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wood, Oak
18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana Bathing
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
19th Century Antique and Classic French Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Royal Brêche D'Aleppe marble antique French fireplace surround from the Pompadour period, 18th century. This mantle piece was installed in a Parisian bedroom. Madame the Pompadour wa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Marble, Breccia Marble
Rare Burgundy-Region French Marble Stone Fireplace Surround - Large, Rare Color
Located in Beervelde, BE
This magnificent antique fireplace surround dates from the mid 18th century, sourced and reclaimed from the Burgundy region.
Showcasing exceptional quality and patinated character.
M...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Stone, Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb Louis XV fireplace from France.
This elegant 18th century is delicately and subtle decorated throughout.
The thin jambs support the impressive overhanging and beautifully ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
"The Tea", Fireback After François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This fireback is 18th century period. A Chinese character serves tea with a small monkey. The decoration is inspired by a drawing by François Boucher (1703-1770).
A fireback of the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Wall Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
Carved limestone French limestone wall fountain with metal lion face.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Limestone, Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Painted Wooden Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Constructed in walnut, dressed with gold gilt bronze mounts, polychrome gold paintwork and Marseilles Rose marble; of bombe form, rising from gilt bronze sabot shod swept legs, the h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The total width at the front is 81 cm / 31,9 inches.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
German Louis XV Period
Coat of Arms
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century German Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have crac...
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18th Century German Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fireback with Atlantes Supporting an Entablature with Fire Vases, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 18th century with two atlantes supporting an entablature with fire vases.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large 18th Century French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV Period fireplace toolset. The toolset is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and it is fully functional.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Limestone Louis XV Fireplace
Located in Zedelgem, BE
French limestone fireplace mantel.
Inside dimensions : 133cm wide x 101cm high
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
1990s Louis XV Style Carved White Marble Fireplace
Located in Marbella, ES
A sumptuous, hand-carved white marble fireplace in the Louis XV style, featuring flowing lines and delicate reliefs that evoke the elegance of the French Rococo. Its design includes ...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a typical Louis XV decoration. Made of cast iron.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewt...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
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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