French 18th Century Louis XV Mantel made of Polished Rose Stone

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 6085

This delightful  Louis XV mantel is constructed of velvety polished rose stone with two unusually deep sides that set in the wall. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century, crica 1760, and features a classic Louis XV carving seen in the curving shell motif at center. 58" wide x 25" deep x 45" tall; Shelf: 11 1/2" deep; Opening: 47" wide x 37" tall

Price: $36,500 view item

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French 19th Century Louis XV Marble Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: November 24, 2010

Item Number: 6778

This fantastic Louis XV mantel features beautifully carved white marble and dates back to the 19th century. The piece is charged with details; note the shell motif at center with outreaching acanthus leaves below, the heavily curved apron indicative of the period’s style, the countered top shelf, and the scroll work at the top and base of the feet. The mantel combines delicate details with a weighted presence, culminating in a beautifully balanced piece that’s poised to bring a fantastic French element to any home.

Price: $35,000 view item

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French 19th Century Empire Faux-Marbre Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: July 29, 2010

Item Number: 1648

19th century French Empire faux-marbre mantel decorated with gilded palmettes and draped classical nymphs in flight This gorgeous faux-marbre mantel features a dark grey color and is classically empire in style. The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and is decorated with gilded details in plenty; gilded palmettos rest stately on each leg, gilded vines lay on the center of the apron, and draped classical angels soar in flight. The piece is well balanced and poised to bring a beautiful French element to any room.

Price: $12,500 discounted from $15,000 view item

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French 18th Century Louis XV Walnut Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: August 3, 2010

Item Number: 1841

This gorgeous Louis XV carved walnut mantel is made of delicately carved walnut and offers a contour shelf with a shell motif at center. Dating back to the 18th century, the French antique piece features a five-pointed star in the vertical center of each leg. The piece is classic Louis XV, poised to bring a stately French presence to any room.

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French 18th Century Louis XVI Saint Anne Marble Mantel

By French Antiques | Published: January 6, 2011

Item Number: 6084

This Louis XVI marble mantel is constructed with beautiful Saint Anne marble, quarried in Belgium. The French antique piece dates back to the 18th century and sports white marble block marguerites at each corner of the apron’s front. In addition we see an old Gothic edge on the shelf as well as reeding on both sides, classic to the Louis XVI manner.

Price: $15,000 discounted from $25,000 view item

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