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
French 'Pillars with Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with two pillars, four heads with a Phrygian cap, an angel and the date of production 1817.
The fireback was produced just after the Fren...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French neoclassical fireback cast in 1790 for the (usually just) married couple who's names are cast in the fireback.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Set of Four Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Fire Tools on Bracket, Circa 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of four Italian brass and wrought iron figural fire tools with decorative hand chasing mounted on a scrolled iron wall bracket, Late 18th centur...
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French 'Pillars' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with the pillars of freedom, a name and the date of production 1851.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or mo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
A Very Fine 18th C. Irish Georgian Brass Fireplace Register Grate, Circa 1780
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome 18th century Georgian Irish fire grate / register, showing a brass surround engraved with neoclassical motifs, framing an iron basket with a triple bar grate, flanked...
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1780s Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
Wonderful French Bronze Neoclassical Fireplace Draped Fabric Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze neoclassical fireplace draped fabric chenets andirons finished by Large Acorn finials.
Measures: 8" H x 8.5" W x4&qu...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Pillars Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with pillars and the date of production 1863.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as stand...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Neoclassical Dog Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
Fine antique mid-Victorian dog grate of elegant proportions in the neoclassical style with a semi-circular grate and fan detail in the spandrels, above a cla...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France. A large neoclassical stove shield in brass with heroic figures. Made during the early part o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Fireplace Tools, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace tool set made of bronze, polished copper and wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Copper
19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace toolset made of wrought iron, polished steel and polished brass. Victorian period. The condition is good.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Italian Neo-Classic Wrought Iron Brazier
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) wrought iron brazier with cross legs and 3 gold lion heads.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, dated 1797
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Marriage Fireback, dated 1797.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have incre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
A Neoclassical pair of Antique Signed Louis XVI Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical pair of Antique French signed Louis XVI style Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets. The finials of the urns are stylized flames, with the swags and portraits combining to cre...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Gold & Patinated Bronze "Quivers & Arrows" Andirons, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Style Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Andirons in, “Quivers and Arrows” Design, Circa 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze
American Neoclassical Cypress Figural Mantel " Dance Design " R. Wellford C 1790
By Wellford
Located in Hollywood, SC
Charleston / Philadelphia Cypress and White Pine Neoclassical mantel piece with a central carved gesso panel of dancing figural ladies, floral swags, floral urns, musical instruments...
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1790s American Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Composition
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. The fireguards is made of 3 panels so the wtotal width can be adjusted. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Small Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 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. The conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French, Neoclassical '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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
English Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned polished steel English serpentine fire grate. The openwork fret with dragon detail is set between Roman Doric column legs on plinth feet, surmounted by urn finials. Shaped arched fire...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Antique Figurative Bronze Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Antique bronze andirons with wrought iron backs. The tall figurative andirons with a Roman figure on the top above finely cast elaborate bases w...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Bronze, Wrought 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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