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Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Glass Fireplace Screen with Bronze Hinges
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of 3 glass panels with bronze hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage stone mortar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stone

Modernist French Brass Andirons and Fire Tools by Jean Paul Creations
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modernist French Andirons and fire tools, by Jean Paul Creations, France, circa 1970s. They are priced at $1500 each or $2500 for both. They retain their warm original patina. The fi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron, Metal

Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Glass and Chrome Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace screen is made of glass with chrome feet. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Artisan Made Iron Fire Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine artisan made iron fire screen, the openwork front with scalloped and criss-cross sections decorated with stylized flowers and leafy buds. With a ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Traditional Spanish Set of Two Vintage Metal Mortar, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Spanish set of two vintage Metal Mortar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern 5 piece polished bronze / brass fireplace tool set in the manner of Danny Alessandro, by Stone Manufacturing Company Dimensions: H- 31.5".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Modernist Andirons in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron, brass and cast iron. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Glass and Brass Design Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace tools are made of brass on a glass stand with brass feet. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Flame Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style flame andirons are made of brass with wrought iron parts on the back. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron and cast iron. This is a French work by Rfamous designer aymond Subes. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Midcentury Modern Minimalistic Tower Brass & Steel Fireplace Tools, 1960s, Italy
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Italian fireplace tools made in the 1960's. Minimalist "Tower" design in lacquered steel. This set features beautiful details like the massive polished brass globe handles. The set i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Lacquered Metal Design Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal. This is a French Work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Boat Anchor Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of boat anchor andirons is made of brass.s This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1960s Vintage Wire Mesh and Brass Ornate Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Vintage Wire Mesh and Brass Ornate Fireplace screen. Black wire mesh. Solid brass ornate. Measures 40.5" wide and stands 30.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wire

Glass Fireplace Screen with Bronze Hinges
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice fireplace screen is made of 3 tempered glass panels with bronze hinges. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron.This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category

1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools, 1970s, Set of 5
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclassical style brass fireplace tools. French. Circa 1970.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Mid-Century Brass Framed Tri-Fold Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century brass framed tri-fold fire screen with screen wire panels and geometric design.  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Tall Wrought Iron Andirons showing a Snail
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of tall andirons showing a snaill is made of wrought iron. This is an exceptional wrought iron work. This is a French work in the style of Edou...
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Early 1900s French Antique Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Fleurs de Lys Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Fleurs de Lys andirons are made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Steel And Iron Design Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair od andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a great design, very simple and a French work, Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fireplace Screen Hand-Made in Chicago and Available Any Dimension, Most Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
New and Made to Order our Old Plank Fireplace screen is hand-made here in Chicago by our master metal fabricator and available in most dimensions and numerous finishes.
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons representing a belt is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lacquered Metal Design Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace tools are made of lacquered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category

1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

French Modern Mixed Metal Fire Place Screen
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern mixed metal fire place screen. Unusual French modernist mixed metal fire place screen. This great French postmodern fire screen has an...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Mid-Century Modern Polished Steel Fireplace Tools, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French 1970's minimalist design four-piece polished stainless steel fireplace tools with beautiful details like the waved handles. The set is in vintage original condition with lovel...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Danny Alessandro fireplace tool set. Log holder: 17" D x 4.5" W x 16" H.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 4 Piece Chrome / Wood Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A four piece mid century fireplace tool set consisting of the holder, brush, shovel and log pick. Dark wood handles and chromed me...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Unusual Modernist Architectural Free-Standing Fireplace, Black & White
By Verner Panton, Preway
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Modernist Architectural Free-Standing fireplace, Black & White Enamel, I have never seen this version,, Amazing style and design!!Excelle...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

William Billy Haines Style Cast Iron Fireplace Log Holder
Located in Ferndale, MI
Cast iron " rib cage " style log holder in the style of California designer / decorator William Billy Haines. Holder is mounted in two cast iron leg brackets. Holder can rotate sligh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Five-Piece Chrome Fire Place Tool Set
By ABF
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Mid-century chrome fireplace tools. Sleek handled tools rest in a modern streamline tool stand.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Glass Folding Triptych Fire Screen by Jemeppe
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A mid-century fire screen consisting of three panels of glass with brass hinges. It has heat proof security glass, which can withstand the heat of the flames of the fire mantel. Glas...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Unusual Octagonal Mid Century Log Holder in Wrought Iron ca. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Unusual octagonal form, nice usable scale, good clean, ready to use condition, recently repainted black. Most MCM log holders are circular in form, this...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Modernist Fireplace Tools with White Enamel Handles by Pilgrim
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of modernist fireplace tools with white enamel handles by Pilgrim, circa 1960s. There are three tools (shovel, brush and poker) and a single stand in good vintage condition. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Brass and Iron Log Carrier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass and Iron Log Carrier This is a charming piece, it is made in iron and curved to carry logs, it stands on small curled feet and has twisted handles ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Log Holder in Bamboo, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Log holder in bamboo circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bamboo

Traditional Spanish Stone Mortar, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage stone mortar. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Category

1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Antique Handy Shovel Ash Coal Fireplace Scoop Vintage Tool in Aluminum
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Vintage Handy Shovel ash coal fireplace scoop tool accessory aluminum 4 tall x 6 d x 16.75 Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Wear to fini...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco Fireplace Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Dimensione Fuoco, fireplace set, iron, wood, Italy, 1970s This fireplace set is designed by the Italian duo Afra & Tobia Scarpa. This set consists out of se...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c. 1950s, USA. The footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andirons with Hammered Texture and Cannonball Crown
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of mid-20th Century hammered texture andirons. The andirons are in traditional form with the hourglass body balanced on elegantly curved legs. A round cannonball shape ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Andirons, Brass and Iron, in the Style of Donald Deskey
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of vintage andirons in brass plated steel and iron in the style of Donald Deskey. Very good condition and ready to use. We can pack and ship thes...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wood & Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Seymour
By Seymour Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous period modern fireplace tool set. 4 pc set includes the holder, shovel, brush, and a clamp/fork for picking and adjusting the logs. Large heavy forged iron with maple handles.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to use condition. The piece is constructed of solid squared stock iron.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Mid Century Atomic Age Patinated Brass Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare set of fireplace tools nicely patinated brass finish, wall mounted hard to find set 1950's Atomic mid-century age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Mid Century Designer Modern Fireplace Tools in Chrome & Lucite
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage modern set of fireplace tools circa 1970's. It features chrome plated steel construction with acrylic handles. Appears to be unused.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Large Italian 1940s Copper Log Holder in Classical Style
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian 1940s copper log holder on three lion legs. Classical Italian mid-century interpretation.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Fireplace Screen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary mid-century modern fireplace ornament hand-crafted out of brass and steel combination. This piece features a brass and chrome comb...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Steel

Arthur Umanoff Modernist Wooden Fireplace Tools in Wooden Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous midcentury sculptural fireplace tool set with warm patinated maple wood, brass, and clean black accents. A complement to any fireplace, perfect for cozy warm minimalist home...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Four Piece Mel Bogart Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rare four piece set of Mel Bogart wall mounted fire place tools. Square stock wrought iron tools with brass disc accent. Tools mount into ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Minimalist Brass & Oak Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi this brass and Oak fireplace tool set. Nice aged patina from many years of use. Solid, heavy and well made set. No structural damage.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Jean-Paul Créations, Rarely Complete Modernist Fireplace Set, France 1970's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
For your consideration is this rarely seen complete fireplace set in stainless steel designed by Jacques Charles and manufactured by Jean-Paul Créat...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brass Design Fireplace Tools. French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These design fireplace tools on stand are all made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Chrome & Frosted Lucite Fireplace Tool Set by Pace
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated fire tool set was realized by the esteemed American maker Pace Furniture Co. circa 1970. It features a central slender rectangular...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome and Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Three piece set of Alessandro Abruzzi style chrome and brass fireplace tool set, Italy Circe 1970's. Shiny and bright, this set of 3 place tools with both warm and cool accents is a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots 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 fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, steel and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplace tools and chimney pots, popular names associated with this style include Bennett Co., Donald Deskey, and Alessandro Albrizzi. 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 fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $600 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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