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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
18th Century French Country Chique Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a perfect fireplace surround for a paneled room. The mantel (fireplace) has a nice patina and very deep jambs. It is in great condition and not broken. A different element fo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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18th Century Fine French Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble and Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fantastic vintage fireplace mantle in deep red burgundy hard stone with statuary marble inlay. Very fine details on the fronton. Perfect for a warm and cosy interior. Elegant and chi...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Statuary Marble

19th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A quite special original antique fireplace surround in Burgundy bicolor marble hard stone with porfierstone inlay. The different colors and straight lines makes that this could perfe...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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18th Century French Classic, One of Kind Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original French chimney mantel in perfect condition. The fronton is one solid piece of marble. decorated with macarons and an amazing movement. a very raffinated piece. I...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Brocatello Marble fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite French Louis XVI period fireplace mantel crafted circa late 18th century, this piece is carved from richly variegated Brocatello marble sought after for its dramatic och...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Original French Country Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround in French Burgundy Rose liseron hardstone, sometimes called French burgundy marble since a lot of historical landmarks carry this kind of hard stone. Used by Belgian interior decorator Gert Voorjans...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

1970s Vintage Carved Fruitwood Tripod Planter on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Vintage Fruitwood tripod planter on stand. Carved fruitwood. Hand woven wood planter. Measures 16 inches in diameter and stands 36 inches tall. Op...
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Fruitwood

18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Italian influence quite unique original fireplace surround has been executed in warm color marble stone. A perfect fit for different decor styles. The carving is very fine. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Louis XVI Red Stone Fireplace - Traditional Chic Study - Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic late 18th century Louis XVI style French antique fireplace surround is expertly crafted from rich, warm-toned red porfirrisch hard stone, beautifully accented with a r...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

Louis XVI Painted and Gilt Decorated Tole Cachepot, c1780
Located in valatie, NY
Louis XVI painted and gilt decorated tole cachepot, c1780, decorated in polychrome with a Watteauesque or Angelica Kauffman Neoclassical scene of figures and putti in a landscape...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Gold Leaf, Tin

19th-Century French Carved Oak Trumeau Mantel and Mirror, Two-Piece Composition
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial 19th-century French Louis XVI revival carved oak trumeau composed of two separate elements: a tall overmantel mirror with classical carved motifs and a coordinating man...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Mirror, Oak

Grey Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Happy to offer this wonderful French Louis XVI in grey marble. The shallowness and subtle decoration make this mantel suitable for a variety of applications. The rectangular tops...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century Wide French Classic Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a honey color antique fireplace surround with the greek key detail in the center of the front in Beaujolais bicolor Burgundy hard limestone. Perfect for a timeless cosy French interior design. We can provide the Hearth in original antique Burgundy flooring with ancient surfaces...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

18th Century Red Stone Chique Classic Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine French Louis XVI period chimneypiece with marble inlay from the 18th century. The little shade difference on jambs gives it a rustic look. Measures: 161 cm exterior width ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Fine French Classic Room Fireplace Surround in Bicolor Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine 18th century French chimney piece. This is a fine Louis XVI period small bourguignon original antique fireplace surround from the Dijon region. It was installed in a paneled r...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Elegant Antique Fine French Hard Stone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XVI style fireplace is in burgundy hard stone; it has a very nice patina and is in top condition. It has a wood acajou look. The hardness and the polish of the stone refle...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Classic Rich French Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A wild eyecatcher. The marble is very colored, royal and rich. The fireplace surround is in perfect condition! It is in the Louis XVI style. Measures: 136 cm EW 53,54" 109 cm EH 4...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Limestone Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer this bi-color French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel. Coming from the Burgundy area this warm colored limestone fireplace is unrestored and still has its original pat...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French Brass Flanking Flame Urn Finial Foliage Swag Fireplace Chenet, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
French brass flanking flame urn finial foliage and swag fireplace chenet, Late 18th Century. Chenet will adjust in size- 55" Wide Max / 47.5" Wide Minimum.
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1790s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Country Original Antique Fireplace Surround in Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This yellow limestone is sometimes called "la pierre d'or". It was used in a lot of French Provence charming interiors. This vintage mantel is from the ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

18th Century Stone antique Fireplace Mantel Built in the Louis XVI Period
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround is in very good condition. It has some wonderful carving including a very pretty medallion on the front; it would look splendid in a paneled room. ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

18th Century Fine Original Antique Fireplace Mantle in Black Fossil Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a unique original antique fireplace surround in fossil stone with Brocatelle de Spain marble inlay. The diamond points are giving this chimney piece an extra dimension. The d...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble

Antique French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique French Louis XVI fireplace Mantel A nice wide and decorative French Louis XVI executed in grey Saint Anne marble with Carr...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

French Louis XVI Style Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Twickenham, GB
An antique French fireplace surround in the Louis XVI style realised in the very best white Statuary marble, the shaped shelf above frieze carved in relief with ribbon tied laurel br...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Antique Fireback "the Weeping Woman"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice small and very decorative antique cast iron fireback displaying a "weeping women". This fireback is in excellent condition it can...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback "the Weeping Woman"
Antique Fireback "the Weeping Woman"
€285 Sale Price
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Grey Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An early 19th/ late 18th century Dutch fireplace mantel in the Louis XVI manner. The nice mantel has great proportions and is wonderfully decorated in "V.O.C." style. It superbly c...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Wrought Iron 19th Century Rose Basket Ornament with Gray Painted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wrought iron decorative basket from the 19th century with Louis XVI ribbon, roses and rustic character. This 19th-century French wrought iron decorative basket is a beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of French Blue Peacock Color Louis XVI Column Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of a vibrant blue Peacock pedestal showcasing marble tops, parquetry-patterned curving faces and short feet. The decoration is expressive yet refined, combining Louis XV sty...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Rustic French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Limestone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Rustic French Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel in Limestone. This lovely mantel, made from an open structured French limestone, has an r...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique French Empire Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn Acorn Fireplace Andirons - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Louis XVI Style Bronze Urn and Acorn Fireplace Andirons - Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 16.5" H x 8.5" W x 17.5" D.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An adorable true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze andirons, after a model by Caffieri and signed H. Vian. Each high quality andiron is raised by four topie shaped legs decorated with draping acanthus leaves. The Ormolu support above is decorated with concave sides and a pierced interlocking wrapped around foliate band. Atop the support is the Ormolu dog bed with tassels on each corner and scrolled designs along the edge. Standing on the bed are charming patinated Bronze dogs, one with their paw lifted and both displaying wonderful expressions. Henry Vian (1860-1905) was a celebrated bronzier who specialized in the production of bronzes in the eighteenth century style, particularly light fittings, cases with bronze mounts and chandeliers of great quality. He participated in the Great Exhibition of 1878, 1889 and 1900 and received a Gold Medal in 1889. His workshop was based at 5 rue de Thorigny in Paris. His wife and son ran the business after his death in 1905 until 1944, when the city of Paris took over the premises for the Ecole des Métiers d'Art. Philippe Caffiéri...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Ormolu

Lacquered Wooden Planter
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare white lacquered wooden planter consisting of a neoclassical style basin mounted on a fluted shaft finished with a tripod base. Antique work, early 19th century. Good condition...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Andirons
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style andirons.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Louis XVI half-moon chest of drawers in fruitwood veneer, 18th-century France
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI half-moon chest of drawers in fruitwood veneer, 18th-century France
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman admiring herself in a mirror. Great condition, can be used in a rea...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Louis XVI Style Pine and Etched Glass Door
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) stripped pine framed door with etched glass medallion (Related Item: 041738A).
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Pine, Glass

French 19th Century Louis XVI Pedestal
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Very interesting pedestal by its dimensions and form, very decorative inside a home.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror. Great condition, can be used in a real gas or l...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Ornate French Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Chenets or Andirons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
These very large and substantial pair of figural patinated and gilt bronze chenets are unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in circa 1850 in the Louis XVI style. These ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Alabastro Fiorito Antico Pedestal Columns. The pedestals are of classical form with finely figured Alabastro Foiorito columns and gilt...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Bronze

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash showing a woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding her mirror. Great condition, can be used in a real...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century French Dore Bronze Louis XVI Style Fireplace Tongs Tool, Signed JN
Located in New York, NY
Fine French Dore bronze Louis XVI style fireplace tongs 19th Century Signed with the initials JN, Depose on the interior side. Elevate the experience of enjoying your fireplace with the use of these fabulous Dore bronze tongs...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Exceptional 18th Century French Iron Planter
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exceptional 18th century French iron planter.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of French Blue Egg Color Louis XVI Column Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant pair of pedestals showcasing marble tops, parquetry-patterned curving faces and short feet. The decoration is expressive yet refined, combining Louis XV style with Louis X...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique French Fireplace in Sandstone
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very nice and subtle pinkish French Louis XVI fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from Sandstone from the “Massif de Vosges” called Grès Rose, pink sandstone. One of its unique characters it that the color changes during the day and the way it is lit. It’s unusual shape and nice paneling combined with the leaf decorations make this a modest yet strong decorative piece. It is unrestored, it has some chips and imperfections but this only adds to its beautiful pantina. This mantel can be supplied with returns or can be made to be flush fitted against a wall. Sold by Schermerhorn Antique Fireplaces Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have, we are happy to help! Our vast collection of antique fireplaces and mantels...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Antique French Louis XVI 18th Century Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A very large and substantial Louis XVI period fire surround from the late 18th century. The wide fluted frieze with end blocks of large well carved square Patarae, supported by confo...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

18th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Fireplace Chenets or Urn Andirons
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisite French Louis XVI gilded bronze andirons or chenets with centered urn having festoons (flowers, foliage and fruit) through each side with a flame finial tops. This pair of ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

18th Century French Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Louis XVI period fireplace, of large proportions. Executed in a dark grey Belgian marble, the frieze with carved urn and opposing Asps. The jambs with fluted fron...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Gold Painted Louis XVI Style Ionic Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of nineteenth century Louis XVI style Ionic columns painted gold and white with carved garlands of flowers encircled around their shafts.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Large Antique Breche d Alep Marble French Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An unusual and imposing French Louis XVI style fireplace Breche d'Alep marble and Statuary white marbles. The carved fluted and scrolled console jambs with carved stars to corner blo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Chiseled Bronze Andirons Representing Mars Holding Helmet and Vulcan an Anvil
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These Beautiful chiseled bronze andirons are representing Mars holding helmet and Vulcan an anvil. These are listed in the french national furniture inventory...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron

Antique Fireback or Backsplash Showing a Three Star Commander
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice sized cast iron fireback showing a three star commander surrounded with clovers. Great original patina, nice condition. Ready to be installed i...
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19th Century European Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Berlin Iron

Rare Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of Louis the 16th style andirons are made of chiseled bronze and wrought iron. This is a nice and Fine French work, from 19th century.
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1850s French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Campan Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A compact Louis XVI fireplace in richly variegated Campan Grand Melange marble, with semi detached tapering fluted columns in Bardiglio marble, on circular foot blocks with carved ac...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

1920s Louis XVI Style Mantel Tan Grey Brown White Shades
Located in New York, NY
This mantel was recovered from a 1926 well heeled apartment at 950 5th Avenue and East 76th Street on the upper east side of NYC. Hand carved stone featuring various shades of tan, g...
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1920s Vintage Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Adjustable Bronze Fireplace Fender
Located in Sofia, BG
French mid-19th century Louis XVI style adjustable bronze fire fender with rich decoration. France, circa 1870.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bronze D Ore Firescreen, circa 1880 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI style bronze d' ore fire screen, Circa 1880's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Door Handles
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XVI style (19/20th Century) bronze oval door handles (PRICED AS PAIR).
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19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Off White Louis XVI Column Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant column pedestal showcasing marble top and the faces feature a in a sleek off-white lacquer (color reference: #F2F0EF) with a high-gloss sheen. and the marble presents an i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

French Black Lacquer Louis XVI Column Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A vibrant column pedestal showcasing marble tops, black color high gloss finish and short feet. Height 53 in (134,8 cm ) Base: Width 13,97 in (35,5 cm) Depth 13,97 in (35,5 c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XVI Building and Garden Elements

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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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