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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
19th century Fleur de Pêcher, Vert Campan marble and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Fleur de Pêcher, Vert Campan marble and Ormolu pedestal. This exceptional pedestal is raised by an impressive square ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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Bronze

18th Century, Terracotta Column, Louis XVI Period
Located in Beaune, FR
Terracotta column from the Louis XVI period dating from the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century. It is decorated with garlands of flowers and is designed to be inst...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

18th Century Dark Stone Fireplace Surround From French Chateau
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional antique fireplace surround from France. This 18th century period mantel piece is unique in size, execution and colour of the stone. The stone comes out of the beaujolais ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Louis XVI Mantel Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble French Regency
Located in New York, NY
This French Regency style mantel is carved out of burgundy marble with striking white, gray, and chocolate veining. An infinity chain of hand-carved overlapping circles runs the enti...
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1890s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback of the 19th century depicting a vase on a tripod with fire framed by two chimeras supporting baskets of fruit.
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1760s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ormolu Blackened Mesh Classical Motifs Fire Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Ormolu and Blackened Mesh Fire Screen with Classical Trophy Mounts France, Late 19th to Early 20th Century Overall: 31" H x 28" W x 8" D Cartouche screen...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Steel, Ormolu

18th Century French Louis XVI Statement Fireplace From Paris
Located in Beervelde, BE
18th Century French classic statement fireplace from Paris. The limestone has the original colour. Louis XVI style for timeless high-end interior design creation. Measurements: 142 c...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone, Soapstone

Pair of French 19th Century Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of French 19th century iron gates.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Louis XVI Period Fireplace with Detached Columns
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This beautiful fireplace was made at the end of the 18th century in breche de Sienne marble and carrara marble and shows an exceptionnal sculpted decor of delicacy. It shapes imitates the antique architectural model...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Late 19th Century French Bronze Andirons - Louis XVI Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A pair of late 19th century French andirons, in France called ‘Chenets’. Richley decorated with scrolls on the front fries. Standing on fluting columns with a flower garland and with...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Neo Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Imperator and Statuary Marble
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This neo Louis XVI style fireplace was sculpted in the 19th century in imperator and statuary marble. Its front part is decorated in its center with a frieze in statuary Carrara marb...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

19th Century Fine French Honey Color Stone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine fireplace surround is finely carved in hard stoned and bears a lovely patina. The ancient surfaces reflects the light of the room. It is a ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Louis XVI Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Jardinière after Clodion, circa 1870
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style patinated bronze and marble jardinière, cast in relief with Bacchanalian Scenes Of Putti at Play, After Clodion. French, circa 1870. The body of the jardiniè...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Black and Red Marble Fireplace
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice sized and decorative Dutch mantel. The deep polished black "Noir de Mazy" marble combined with striking red "Griotte" marble makes this stylish mantel really stand out. This could work really well in a modern, contemporary and a Classic interior. Prefect usable dimensions. Great original condition, can be sold with black marble flooring...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble

18Th Century French Grand Interior Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This museum quality mantel in griotte marble is one of a kind. Its exceptional condition. The rich color will make it the focal point of any room. A great piece for a connoisseur of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Griotte Marble

Monumental 6 Piece Louis XVI Bronze Fireplace Tools Stand and Tools Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A monumental Louis XVI set of fireplace tools with stand. Extraordinarily crafted bronze stand will stand out in your fireplace decor. Comes with a complimentary primitive cast iron...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

1990s Hand Carved Marble Antique Fireplace of Light-Toned
Located in Marbella, ES
A sophisticated antique fireplace carved from yellow marble, adorned with elegant floral motifs and acanthus leaves in relief. Inspired by the Louis XVI style, it combines classic ar...
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

21st Century Golden Bronzeand Crystal Fireplace Tools
Located in Calenzano, FI
21-st century patinated gold bronze fireplace tools. The handles of the fireplace tools are in handcut clear crystal. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes e...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Crystal

Fine Pair 18th Century Louis XVI Dore Bronze, Polished Steel Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
A very fine pair of French 18th century Louis XVI period Dore bronze and handwrought polished steel fireplace tools. The circular handle of each piece is hand chiselled to superb det...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Steel

Fine Classic Vintage Fireplace Surround in White Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a quite small antique fireplace mantle in Carrara marble for a classic, modernistic interior design with lots of light coming into the ...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

An 18th Century Louis XVI Calacatta Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century period Louis XVI fireplace executed in Italian Calacatta marble. Compact and attractive with slim tapering ribbon crossed fluted columns with Acanthus leaf corner blo...
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1780s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

21st Century white porcelain and decorated porcelain soap dish
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century white decorated porcelain soap dish. This soap dish is simple and elegance in the same time. It's avaible to combine this soap dish wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Black Marble Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Louis XVI Style Black Marble Pedestal. It depicts a large square black marble top supported by a tridimensional rectangular marble column that is attached to a three steps ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Elegant Beige Stone Fireplace Surround for Modern, Classic - Contemporary Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th-century French fireplace mantel is a striking example of refined French architectural design, crafted in hard limestone with elegant Griotte Rubanée marble inlays...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone, Griotte Marble

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

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Dore Urn Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) bronze dore urn and festoon andirons with small urn at one end with ring handles. (PRICED AS PAIR).  
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19th Century Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

18th Century Exceptional European Original Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original Louis XVI period, 18th century, antique fireplace surround in a Yellow Italian marble. Exceptional little jewel. Easy on the eye which will catch everyone's atte...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Royal French Louis XVI Rouge de Languedoc Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A truly distinguished example of early 19th century French neoclassicism, this Louis XVI-style mantelpiece showcases the rare and richly veined Rouge de Languedoc marble, elegantly a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble

Pair of Louis XVI Gilt and Patinated Bronze Sphinx Chenets
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each with a recumbent winged sphinx with scrolling foliate arabesques to their back, upon a bow-ended rectangular gadrooned plinth, the frieze with a panel applied with entrelacs, on fluted toupie feet. Several models of chenets with sphinx exist, dating from the 1780s. An example with winged sphinxes with headresses and with female mask centering the frieze, attributed to either Pierre Gouthière or Pierre-Philippe Thomire, exists in several versions in the Louvre, Versailles and the Cleveland Museum of Art (see H. Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, vol.I, p.276, fig. 4.11.14.). This model is based on a drawing by the architect François-Joseph Bélanger in the Bibliothèque Nationale, illustrated op. cit., fig. 4.11.13. Another type of sphinx chenet...
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Period Louis XVI Fireplace Surround in Bicolor Hard Stone For Eclectic Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional period Louis XVI fireplace surround, meticulously sculpted in bicolor hard stone, embodies the refined artistry of the late 18th century. Its harmonious blend of con...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice square and decorative cast iron fireback with cupids throwing "lovebirds". 19th century Excellent condition, to be used in a fireplace or as a backsplash. Can be supplied...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Grand Louis XVI Period French Vintage Stone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptionally grand 18th century period fireplace surround. The structure of this stone out of the French Ardêche area is so special that it is fit for a high-end interior design. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

Pair of Gilt Bronze Andirons Signed E. Mottheu, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze andirons signed E. Mottheu, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

A Wide 18th Century French Louis XVI Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel, L~80 in.
Located in Dallas, TX
The wide stance of this French limestone fireplace mantel allows for an expansive firebox, up to 69 ½ inches long. Hand-carved in the late 1700s, during the reign of Louis XVI, the m...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Isle Sur La Sorgue Fireplace Surround With Floral Details And Patina
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine French original antique limestone chimney piece from the 18th century. The flowers carved on the front are detailed. It still has remains of the original patina. The stone is wa...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Grand Vintage Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A state of the art antique mantle in Gris St-Anne marble from the Louis XVI period transition, 18th century. The fronton and jambs are decorated with its original bijouterie in bras...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass

Period 18th Century Louis XVI Stone Mantel with Greek Key Motif
Located in London, GB
An attractive period 18th century Louis XVI stone fireplace. The fluted frieze with Greek key centre panel, beneath moulded shelf. The bracket shaped j...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique French Double Interior Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique French double doors, newly painted light grey, though made in the 19th century, the paneling is elaborate in the neoclassical style of the late 18th century. Wonderful French Cremone hardware...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

18th Century Louis XVI Style French Stone Classic Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine LXVI period French fireplace mantle in bicolor hard stone. Authentic fireplace surround for bespoke interior design. Perfect imperfection...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

Antique Fireback Displaying Venus, Goddess of Love Beauty and Fertility
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed cast iron fireback showing Venus the Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. This fireback is in great condition, to be used an ...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Porcelain

19th Century French Louis XVI Neoclassical Bronze Pair Andirons
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Louis XVI gilt bronze and wrought iron andirons. Neoclassical in style, they are of very fine quality. Fluted bases decorated with passementerie, openwork acanthus frieze ent...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron Ribbon Decorated Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural Brass and Iron parcel Ebonized and Ribbon Decorated Andirons Measures 7.5" in width, 25.5" in depth and 16.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Fireplace Set by Charles Casier, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
These impressive French Louis XVI style bronze andirons with their original fender date to the second half of the 1800s and are made by the famous French Bronzier Charles Casier...
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1860s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

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 jar. Each ob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

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

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Bronze

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

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Bronze

Tall, Elegant Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Tall, elegant Louis XVI fireplace mantel. This lovely mantelpiece wears its patina with grace, the leftover paint, missing chips and minor dings all add to it. Perfect to be buil...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in Houston, TX
A highly stylized pair of 19th Century Louis XVI style gilt bronze chenets featuring torchier, arrow quivers, and rose garlands.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique Victorian French Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A petite and beautiful Ashburton French antique Victorian fireplace of charm, well carved corbels adorned simple jambs, great depth of colo...
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1880s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel In Limestone With Patina For Elegant Homedecor
Located in Beervelde, BE
French country style stone fireplace surround with original green patina. 18th century period. LXVI style transition directoire. Imagine this- a crisp winter evening, a glass of champagne in hand, and the warm glow of a fire dancing in an antique stone fireplace surround...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone, Sandstone

Antique Fireplace Mantel of Rouge Royal marble, 18th century, Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
Unique 18th-Century Fireplace – Rouge Royal Marble Period: 18th century Origin: France Material: Rouge Royal marble A rare antique fireplace in Rouge Royal marble 18th-centu...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Classic Chic French Fireplace Mantel With Carrara Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Straight lined French reclaimed fireplace surround. Special color in the abondance of the fossil stone. 18th century LXVI Style. Measureme...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Carrara Marble

Pair of French Louis XVI Gilt Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI gilt swirl column pedestals.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

19th Century, French Hard Stone Louis XVI Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The fronton is one solid piece of burgundy hard stone. This is a beautiful original petite fireplace surround in a Pink hard stone/marble. Perfect for...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Antique Fireplace Mantel in Louis XVI Style
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
French antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel in white Carrara marble. Strong and well profiled stepped topshelf above a finely carved paneled frieze with beautiful laurel leaves flan...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Elegant French Rustic Limestone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Antique French country limestone decorative fireplace surround from the Louis XVI period, 18th century. A classic architectural element f...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Rosso Levanto Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rosso Levanto andirons. Each andiron is raised by ormolu topie shaped legs below the rectangular base w...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Burgundy Honey Color Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Burgundy marble stone fireplace surround with elegant jambs. The mantel has a nice patina. Almost a wood look. Measures: 112 cm EW 44.09", 97 cm EH 38.18", 89 cm IW 35....
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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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