Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 66 cm (26.0 inches)
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with an allegory of Peace. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Ornate Fireplace Fender .
Measures 60" in width, 14" in depth and stands 7"
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
19thc American Classical Tall Brass Andiron Firedog Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
The Classical style is the last traditionally collected by Americana collectors, and flourished from 1820 to 1840. Works from the period were typically greater in size, with makers f...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of P.A. Mouraux and M.F. Vorbe in 1839. The two pillars, called the pillars of freedom, symboliz...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Richly decorated 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of brass and the tools of wrought iro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th -19th Century Dutch Copper and Brass Doofpot
Located in Amerongen, NL
A Dutch 'doofpot' was a pot to store the not yet burned wood or other fuel. Because the jar was sealed airtight, the burning would soon stop due to lack of oxygen. The remaining residual fuel could be reused. Burning wood in a 'doofpot' becomes for example charcoal. In a medieval Dutch...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with a woman and a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The cond...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Horseheads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 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 a...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Neoclassical period fireplace grate, made of cast iron and steel bars. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Iron
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Monumental Solid Brass Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of antique solid brass andirons. Very imposing solid brass Neoclassical andirons which will make any fireplace standout.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799.
The firebac...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century German neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars surrounded by wine tendrils. The 'pillars of freedom' symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the Fr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th -19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The pillars symbolize freedom, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century Iron Fire Place Screen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century iron fire place screen
Manufactured in France.
In original condition, with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautif...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century French 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is pictured as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a brown patina and can be made black / pewter on reques...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Brass and Lacquered Metal Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style duck heads fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Italian Brass & Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mahogany Fire Screen with Tapestry 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical mahogany fire screen with carved crest, supported by scroll feet, needlepoint panel depicting two fishermen and a lady in a harbor town with a large boat in background, ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set, late 19th century, sold as a set of 3.
This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Metal
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom 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 Dorothy Draper, Longden of Sheffield, and Wellford. 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 $140 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $971.
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