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Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

LOUIS XVI STYLE

Reflecting the final era of royal opulence before the upheaval of the French Revolution, antique Louis XVI furniture features more angular shapes than the Rococo curves of the Louis XV style, harkening back to the imposing grandeur of Louis XIV.

Dating between 1750 and 1800, an era that overlapped with the last king of France whose reign was cut short by the guillotine, Louis XVI furniture, known as the goût grec, is emblematic of the neoclassical revision that French furniture underwent during the second half of the 18th century.

Authentic Louis XVI furniture characteristics include clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. This was informed by a burgeoning interest in antiquity in the 18th century, owing to new archaeological excavations at sites including Pompeii and Herculaneum. It largely eclipsed the more East Asian–influenced ornamentation of Louis XV for something more geometric and symmetrical.

The Louis XVI style was defined by what was being created for the palatial rooms at Versailles and Fontainebleau, particularly for the queen, with cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener being a favorite of Marie-Antoinette’s for his luxurious pieces accented with gilded bronze and marquetry. Furniture maker Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené was also a major designer of the period, with his pieces for the royal residences adorned with giltwood and neoclassical touches like tapered columns for chair legs and laurel leaf carvings. Cabinetmaker Adam Weisweiler occasionally incorporated into his furniture porcelain panels produced by Sèvres, a popular manufacturer of European ceramics that served the crown with serveware, vases and other decorative objects.

Find a collection of antique Louis XVI seating, tables, cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XVI
Louis XVI Rouge Grey White Marble Mantel 5th Ave NYC
Located in New York, NY
This Rouge Royal Louis XV marble mantel was reclaimed from a prestigious apartment at 950 5th Avenue, NYC, which was built in 1926. Rouge royale is rich oxbloo...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Traditional French Rose Liseron Marble Unusual Tall Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic unusual tall French Rose Liseron marble fireplace surround is a masterpiece of timeless design and elegant craftsmanship. The marble exhibits a soft pinkish tone with ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

Classical French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Grey-Green Stone With Warm Accents
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classical French Antique Fireplace Mantel in Grey-Green Stone With Warm Accents. This stone fireplace mantel has a classical and elegant design. It's predominantly grey-green in colo...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

French Carrara Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Carrara marble chimneypiece of Louis XVI form. The panelled console jambs on plinths are adorned with stylised acanthus decoration. The simple panelled frieze i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

18th Century French Limestone Fire Surround
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual classical Louis XVI hand-carved limestone fireplace mantel, surround chimneypiece with carved urn and rosettes at the top of pilasters, tapered fluted jam supports that will ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair Louis XVI Pilasters 19th c
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Louis XVI style (19th Century) off-white and gold painted fluted corner pilasters (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Paint

Antique Large White Marble Fireplace, French 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique large white marble fireplace, French 19th century French, 19th Century Height 140cm, width 185cm, depth 51cm This incredible piece of marble furniture is superbly carved in ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved White Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine French 19th century Louis XVI style carved white marble fireplace mantel surround. The apron with carvings of musical instruments and allegorical to abundance with fruits and ri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireplace Louis XVI Rouge Marble Mantel With Ormolu
Located in New York, NY
A stately and richly adorned Louis XVI period fireplace mantel crafted from exquisite rouge marble and embellished with finely cast and gilded ormolu mounts. The architectural lines ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Ormolu Louis XVI Planter in Mahogany and Marble
Located in BARSAC, FR
Interesting Louis XVI style planter in speckled mahogany veneer and gilded brass and bronze ornamentation. Large zinc bench in the upper par...
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1930s French Vintage Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of 19 Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Cherub Motif Figural and
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19 century French Louis XVI style gilt bronze cherub motif figural andirons / chenets.
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Late 19th Century Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Set of 4 Louis XVI Wooden Seasonal Putti
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI style (18th Cent) stripped wood life-size putti depicting the four seasons sitting on socle bases. (after the marble models by Camillo Rusconi)
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique French Louis XVI XV Style Carved Giltwood Green Oval Fireplace Screen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI / XV Style Carved Giltwood Green Oval Fireplace Screen with Tapestry. Item features beautiful carved floral accents, carved ped...
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Early 1900s Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

A Louis XVI Ornate Chimneypiece in White Marble
Located in London, GB
A Louis XVI chimneypiece composed of S-scrolled jambs and a running guilloche frieze and projecting shelf. The carving in White Marble is brisk and dynamic, yet the delicacy and exte...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XVI Pine 3 Panel Transom Window
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) stripped pine framed 3 panel transom window with etched glass (Related Item: 043731A).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Glass

19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Table / Plater
Located in Brighton, Sussex
19th century French Kingwood table / jardiniere, having gilded ormolu mouldings and mounts. The lid lifting up to reveal a compartment for plants, flowers or can be used as a cellere...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Pedestal in Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pedestal in Allepo breccia marble two colors,elegant and refined ,it can be in any modern and tradition style
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Early 1900s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Fine French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Fireplace Screen Urn Bow Instrument Medallion
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine French Louis XVI gilt bronze fireplace screen with urns and bow / instrument center medallion.
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20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Rare Solid Brass French Rococo Style TriFold Ribbons Birds Fireplace Screen
Located in Portsmouth, VA
Elevate your fireplace with the romantic elegance of this vintage Rococo-style trifold fireplace screen, crafted in the 1930s. Made from solid lacquered brass and standing on regal ...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Belgian Elegant 18th Century Period Grey And WhIte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine 18th century Grey and white statuary marble fireplace surround. This LXVI period chimneypiece was reclaimed in Brussels. The shelf has been perfectly restored, see the images. T...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative French 18th century Louis XVI period patinated faux painted marble and giltwood pedestal column. The column is raised by a circular base with a finely...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood

19th century fireplace in style of Louis XVI of Noir de Mazy marble
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique mantelpiece made of Noir de Mazy marble with beautiful curves and ornaments. This mantelpiece dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XVI. A black ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XVI Rococo Bronze Doré Mesh Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Enhance a hearth with this elegant antique French fireplace screen, crafted in Paris circa 1870 in finely detailed bronze doré. The rectangular frame stands on scrolling feet adorned...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

2 Cast Iron Garden Vases On Base, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
2 cast iron garden vases, 19th century, on a cement base (made about 30 years ago) These two vases are of a very good size, but do not  constitute a pair because they differ slightl...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace Surround Carrara Marble Louis XVI 19th Century
Located in Made, NL
Very exclusive mantel of Carrara marble from Italy! A beautifully decorated fireplace in the style of Louis XVI with various ornaments in the front part of the fireplace and on the l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Gold Bronze Fire Screen, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI gold bronze fire screen, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Circa 1930 to 1940 Pair Faux Marble Display Pedestals
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1930 to 1940 Pair Faux Marble Display Pedestals Unique set purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us w...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster, Wood

Classic Louis XVI French Bicolor Stone Fireplace From Dijon City Appartement
Located in Beervelde, BE
Classic French Louis XVI style fireplace mantle in multi color hard stone from the Dijon Region. This is a 19th century period timeless decorative element for authentic interior desi...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

21st Century silvered brass box
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century silvered brass box This box is simple and elegance in the same time. The fusions in the base and on the cover are in lost-wax casting : "Flowers". Each object is han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

21st Century white porcelain and decorated porcelain glass
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century white decorated porcelain glass. This glass is simple and elegance in the same time. It's avaible to combine this glass with its dispenser, soap holder and tray. Each o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Putti Andirons in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this wonderful pair of 19th-century andirons in gilt bronze. They represent cherubic figures, also known as putti, gazing at each another. These andirons have been met...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century crystal waste-bin
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand-carved clear crystal waste-bin with chrome bronze without cover. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Crystal, Bronze

A Large Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Ormolu Chenets/Andirons. Designed for use in a formal fireplace, each chenet comprises a prominent architectural front fitted with a ca...
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1870s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wood Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant set of parquetry pedestals showcasing marble tops, parquetry-patterned curving faces and ornate gilt-bronze mounts and short gilt feet. The decoration is expressive yet re...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Noir De Mazy Marble Fireplace from the 19th Century in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Beautiful antique fireplace of Noir de Mazy marble! Noir de Mazy marble is an exclusive black Belgian marble that comes from the quarries in Mazy - Belgium. The black marble is also ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Noir de Mazy marble mantel surround in style of XVI, the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
This exceptional 19th century mantelpiece, made from the rare Noir de Mazy marble, exudes the refined elegance of the Louis XVI style. With its rich black glossy surface and refined ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bronze Doré Urn and Festoon Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style '19th Century' bronze doré urn and festoon andirons with small urn at one end with ring handles.  
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century Chromed Bronze Woodholder
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century Chromed bronze woodholder. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this ...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century, Chromed Bronze Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century Chromed bronze fireplace tools. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The st...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Grey Marble Column Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Cent) grey marble fluted column pedestals with square top.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Style French Classic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A petite fine and delicate vintage fireplace surround in Louis XVI style of the early 19th century. The Burgundy honey color hard limestone is polished and has a silky feeling when t...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze andirons/chenets with centered urn having festoons through each side handle with a flame finial top. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

18th Century Period French Timely Grey Hard Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a very strong, phenomenal and grand fireplace surround in burgundy color marble stone. It is museum worthy. Three solid blocks reflecting the light of the room. Works with a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Dore Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore andirons with fluted design and cupids on base with scroll back. (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century French Country Vintage Fireplace in Grez Stone with Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a museum quality piece! This amazing grez-stone Louis XVI period fireplace surround with rounded corner has unusual patina. This mantel dates from the 18th century. It is spl...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze Andirons Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A striking and superbly cast pair of Louis XVI period gilt bronze fireplace andirons (chenets), dating to circa 1780 and attributed to Parisian workshops of the highest caliber. Thes...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Twickenham, GB
An elegant and petite mid nineteenth-century French Carrara marble fireplace surround in the Louis XVI style, with rope-twist carving to the centre of the panelled frieze, the flower...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Style Pavonazzo Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Louis XVI style antique fireplace in Italian Pavonazzo marble. The stop fluted jambs surmounted by carved panels with flowers and tied ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

A Pair of Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Chenets
Located in Norwood, NJ
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze Chenets/Andirons. Fine quality pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style French chenets. Doré and patinated bronze. Fine casting. Found...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Plate, Bronze

French Wrought Iron Fire Place Guard with Flanking Candle Holders, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French wrought iron fire place guard with flanking candleholders, spiral columns, scrolled flanking spades with a centered flu-de-lee, two faceted decorative spikes, and terminating ...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Waldorf Astoria Brown Louis XVI Regency Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
This antique Louis XVI style marble fireplace mantle is carved from burgundy marble with striking gray and white veining and imbued with symbolism. In the center of the apron, two la...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Limestone mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and finely detailed French 19th century Louis XVI st. Limestone mantel. This beautiful mantel displays fluted jambs supported on block plinths below fine chandelles. Above...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

A French Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Statuary White Marble
Located in London, GB
A good quality French Louis XVI style fireplace in Statuary white marble. The shaped jambs with fluting carved with husks, surmounted by rosette paterae. The bowed frieze with fine c...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Neoclassical, Pair of Large Urns, Gilt Bronze, Green Painted Metal, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI, Neoclassical, Pair of Large Urns, Gilt Bronze, Green Painted Metal, 1970s A pair of large and impressive Green Painted Urns or Ewers having Gilt Bronze Mounts in the Gree...
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1970s American Vintage Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

France Mid-18th Century Pair Gilded Bronze and Iron Neclassical Andirons
Located in Brescia, IT
This magnificent pair of bronze Neoclassical andirons, was crafted in France, in Mid- 18th Century by master artisans. The refined neoclassical shape exudes a timeless elegance and s...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of Carved Louis XVI Midcentury Door Panels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of custom carved Louis XVI style parcel-gilt door panels carved on both sides.
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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Diminutive Pair of Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair late 19th C chenets, original condition, finish shows some cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. Classical design, ready to use antique andirons in cast brass, or bronze.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breccia marble pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Continental 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Breccia Pernice marble pedestal. This lovely pedestal is supported on a stepped square base with a...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Fireplace in Style of Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Authentic French limestone fireplace with beautiful decorations in the front area. This elegant mantle surround dates from the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XVI. The beau...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Good Quality Statuary Marble Fireplace in the Louis XVI Manner with Insert
Located in London, GB
A good quality Statuary marble fireplace in the Louis XVI manner. The tapering, fluted jambs surmounted by end blocks carved with stiff acanthus leaf, the frieze with cartouche to centre flanked by foliage. Moulded shelf above. With its original decorative cast iron contracoeure insert...
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Louis Xvi building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XVI 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 stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XVI building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy 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 Oggetti D'Arte, Henry Dasson, François Linke, and Bouhon Frères. 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 $3 and tops out at $500,000 while the average work can sell for $9,909.

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