Stock No. 36774

French 18th Century Wooden Louis XV Fireplace

An early French Louis XV style wooden fireplace, crafted from chestnut and finished with a light wax. With its distressed, rustic finish, this antique 18th century fire surround is a stunning addition to period properties, as well as a character vintage feature of a more modern space. Crafted in the Louis XV style, this fire…

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£4,775.00

Dimensions

Depth: 11.5cm4.53in

Width: 168cm66.14in

Height: 112.5cm44.29in

Weight: 16kg35.27lbs

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Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Natural wood, wax finish. Evidence of historic insect activity (inactive). Some areas of wax filler to the shelf. Various scuffs, scratches, splits and losses throughout. Foot blocks require a slight trim to level.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Origin

France

Maker

Unknown

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1750

Material

Chestnut, Handcrafted, Timber, Wood

Period

Mid 18th Century

Style

Louis

About this piece

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An early French Louis XV style wooden fireplace, crafted from chestnut and finished with a light wax.

With its distressed, rustic finish, this antique 18th century fire surround is a stunning addition to period properties, as well as a character vintage feature of a more modern space.

Crafted in the Louis XV style, this fire surround exudes classical French elegance with its sweeping frieze, decorated with simple, shaped panels, and wide proportions, ideal for a large fireplace.

Additional Dimensions

Opening height at centre: 94 cm (37.01 in)
Opening width: 135.5 cm (53.34 in)
Base width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 165 cm (64.96 in)

Additional information

Weight 16 kg
Dimensions 11.5 × 168 × 112.5 cm
Origin

France

Maker

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1750

Material

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Period

Mid 18th Century

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