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What is a club fender used for?

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What is a club fender used for?
A club fender is a type of seating that goes around a fireplace. Normally, the furnishings feature two L-shaped benches mounted on metal or wood frames. They became popular for decorating private men's clubs in England during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of club fenders.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Brass Reticulated Fireplace Fender
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Brass Reticulated fireplace fender.
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

English Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare English brass fireplace fender in a twig or branch motif from the mid-19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Brass Grate Style Fireplace Fender
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Brass grate style fireplace Fender.
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Steel Fireplace Fender
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho fireplace fender. A chic forged steel with a charming medallion design
Category

Mid-20th Century American Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Classical Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classical brass fireplace fender having a decorative frieze depicting warriors in silhouette
Category

Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

A Regency Brass & Steel Fireplace Fender
Located in London, GB
A fine Regency brass and steel fireplace fender with geometric shaped steel openwork and linear
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

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