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Item Ships From: Benelux
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a fair condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th Century Original Antique Fireplace Mantel in Hard Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Museum quality and impressive hard stone fireplace surround from the end of the Louis XIV period with warm and nice patina. Measures: 155 cm EW 61.02". 124 cm EW+ 48.81"...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Classic Petite Pompadour Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace mantle is a Classic small French Parisian apartment piece. It had some restoration work. Measures: 111 cm Exterior Width 43.70 Inch 103 cm Exterior Height 40.55 Inch 7...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Beautiful Breche Marble Fireplace Mantel, Free Shipping
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Its a pleasure to offer this wonderful French fireplace in beautiful Italian Breche (Breccia) marble. This early 19th century transitional (XIV - XV) mantel shows a great variety of ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble

Alvar Aalto Extremely rare set of 6 brass door handles made in Finland originals
By Erik Gunnar Asplund, Alvar Aalto
Located in Forest, BE
Extremely rare set of 6 massive brass door handles by master finish architect Alvar Aalto. ________________________________________________________ Son travail comprend également le...
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1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Chrome

Sensational Timeless Chateau Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...
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16th Century French Louis XIII Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

19th Century Classic Vintage Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique Louis XIV style fireplace chimney piece was made during the 19th century in a red, green marble from the south of France. Measures: 150...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

16th Century oak carved Gothic Panel, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
16th century / Belgium / Letter Panel / Oak / Gothic A finely carved Gothic oak panel from 16th-century France. This architectural fragment features graceful vertical fluting framed...
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16th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Half-moon Louis XVI Style Fireplace In Turquin Blue Marble Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XVI style half-moon fireplace in turquin blue marble Hearth dimensions: 94 x 96 cm
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique fireplace of french limestone in style of Campagnarde, 19th century
By Rustic Design
Located in Made, NL
Very nice rustic mantelpiece of gray marble stone. A mantelpiece with few ornaments, but with beautiful lines and slightly curved legs. This mantelpiece in Campagnarde style is from ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock. This late 19th century work of time telling art is in very good condition and the design is both elegant and stylish. We have cl...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 64.5 cm (25.4 inch...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

17th Century, French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leaf stands for victory. Louis XIV Period. The patina of the fireback is black / pew...
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Geisha Motifs Terrace Parasol by Marcel Wanders
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Geisha is the new parasol developed by leading Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. This superb terrace parasol embodies the essence of the mysterious Japanese geisha tradition with its understated, relaxed ambiance. Wanders has designed stylized floral motifs for the interior of the parasol. The pole is crowned by a metal bow, the characteristic accessory to the geisha’s kimono...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stainless Steel

French Beach Sand Colour Fireplace Surround In Hard-Limestone Timeless Living
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround in beach-sand beige colour hard limestone. This timeless mantelpiece beautifully captures the essence of minimalism from the early 19th century. Its...
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Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Late 17th century bolection stone fireplace chimneypiece
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare French mantelpiece dating from the end of the 17th century. Made in a purified Louis XIII style with perfect proportions. This type of design originated from wainscott pannels...
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Late 17th Century French Baroque Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century English Victorian fireplace basket, fire grate made of wrought iron, cast iron and polished brass. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fit for use in the f...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Period Vestal Virgin Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash. The fireback is in good condition and is fully functional. The patina of the fireback is black / pewte...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Monogram Fireback / Backsplash Louis XV Period, Dated 1770
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1770, is cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request,...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Amphitrite Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century, Louis XV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French fireback with Amphitrite. Amphitrite, the goddess of the sea, is often seen as the queen of the oceans. As the wife of Neptune, the god of the sea, she is close...
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20th Century French Louis XV Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Small Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel. Lovely original conditions with some dicoloring in the topsheld. Would be perfect for a...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Empire Style Fireplace In Antique Green Marble And Gilded Bronze
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Empire style fireplace in antique green marble and gilded bronze Hearth dimensions: 85 x 102 cm
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

18th Century Antique Dutch Polished Copper Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and an iron rim on top and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the we...
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18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique Tall Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Discover the charm of this antique tall Buxy limestone fireplace, a stunning centerpiece for any room. Crafted in the 19th century in France, this fireplace features a beautifully c...
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19th Century French Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Large Antique Hand-Hammered Copper Kettle, France, 19th Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 19th century / bucket / copper / Antique / Rustic Charming 19th-century French hand-hammered copper kettle featuring a beautifully aged patina and a sturdy wrought iron han...
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace Dimensions of the hearth: 84 x 80cm
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Fire Screen in Tin 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco fire screen in tin, 1940s. This is a very decorative fire screen made out of tin, featuring a wonderful playful design resembling leaves or feathers in a very abstract w...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Tin

19th Century Parisian Style Fireplace Surround In Brocatelle Marble Luxus Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic French Louis XIV style fireplace surround, dating from the 19th century period, is a stunning example of architectural grandeur and timeless French refinement. Carved ...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Louis XV Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period andirons made of wrought iron with a recently forged grate. The condition is good.   
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th/19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is ...
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique Castle Fireplace of french limestone from the 18th century Louis XIII
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful and robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone! This antique mantelpiece dates from the 18th century and has a subtle ornament in the middle of the front part ...
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18th Century French Other Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

17th Century French Louis XIII Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French andirons made of wrought iron. The style of the andirons is Louis XIII Period. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. They are in a good condition...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV style fireplace in Carrara marble fireplace dimensions 83.5 x 119cm.
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Louis XV Marble Fireplace Mantle 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful carved Antique Louis XV marble fireplace mantle from the 19th Century. In a very unique quality. Recuperated from a mansion n...
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1850s French Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay5 Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Clay

Large Hand Forged Wrought Iron Candle Chandelier for Dining Room, Restaurant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality, forged in fire, Medieval castle-design chandelier. This excellent quality AND condition pendant is all hand-forged and its design and perfect execution lifts it abov...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Belgian Brown Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Belgian vintage fireplace surround in a brown marble in Louis XIV style of the 19th century. Timeless design for unique home experience. Measures: 136 cm exterior width 53.54 inch 11...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique mantel of Breche Violetta marble from the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
A One-of-a-Kind 19th Century French Marble Mantel This antique marble mantel from 19th-century France is a fine example of the Louis XV style, celebrated for its flowing curves and ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. 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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

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Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the house of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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Located in Lisse, NL
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Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Fine French Country Limestone Vintage Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. The quality of the fireback is good a...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set of 2 Chalice shaped planters by Willy Guhl, 1970s
By Willy Guhl
Located in amstelveen, NL
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Antique Chinese Bronze Guanyin Statue 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bronze top level Chinese statue Qing period, 19th century. Additional information: Material: Bronze, Metal & Cloisonne Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century C...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 275 handmade antique tiles in rich yellow and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Made, NL
Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece. The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of ...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Exceptional Large 18th Century French Directoire Period Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional and extremely large original French Directoire period limestone fireplace surround dating from the late 18th century hand-carved. Its grand scale and refined neoclassical...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

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Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 18th-century French Regency Rococo fireplace surround is a splendid example of Palladian-influenced craftsmanship, sculpted from rare Royal marble, richly colored with...
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1740s French Rococo Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Solid Axel-Vervoordt Style Fireplace Original Reclaimed Base Stone In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Antique French Louis XV Period Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XV Style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. The house deli...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Old Oak Wooden Gate with Wrought-Iron Hinges 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very unique and big, old oak wooden gate with wrought-iron hinges from the 19th Century.
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1820s Belgian Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Antique Brocatelle Marble Fireplace in Soft Pink, Peach, and Powder Tones
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th Century brocatelle marble fireplace in soft pink, peach, and powder tones, inspired by the Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette style. It...
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19th Century French Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique French Game Rack, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of wrought ...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

1 of the 100 Art Deco Tiles by Boch Freres, La Louvière, 1920 s
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 100 glazed ceramic tiles tiles by Boch Freres, La Louvière, circa 1920's . Beautiful original cobalt blue and off-white tiles with a wonderful ric...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

1 of the 38 Unique Antique Relief Tiles with Flower, France, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
38 stuks Art Nouveau wall tiles with an image of a flower. The dimensions per tile are 5.9inch (15 cm) × 5.9 inch (15 cm). Please note that the piece is for one piece. 38 pieces ava...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Small Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and decorative square cast iron fireback / backsplash displaying a female figure doing laundry and other house hold chores. Great original condition and nice patina. Can be pla...
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19th Century French Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rare Grand 19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Fireplace in Royal Brown Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 19th century Belgian Louis XVI style fireplace surround is crafted from exquisite Belgian Royal Brown marble. The Belgian marble is prized for its deep brown base inte...
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19th Century Belgian Louis XVI Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Art Deco Lady Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Window panels in stained glass
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Window panels in stained glass A set of 2 panels made of stained glass with scenes of characters walking in the forest and women with chi...
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19th Century European Antique Benelux - Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass

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