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Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish and centres around elaborate limewo...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Superb George III Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel of the Roman Doric Order
Located in London, GB
In white statuary and Spanish Brocatelle marbles; The design attributed to Sir William Chambers (1723-1796), architect to the King, circa 1765-1770. The tiered shelf with egg and dart, (symbolic of good and evil) moulding, above the frieze, which is centered with a rectangular tablet, superbly sculpted with a Bucranium mask of an ox skull. This has horns and a jeweled decoration adorns the skull above the eyes, the horns are draped with bunched, knotted ribbons, which hold swags of tied bell flowers, the other end of which are secured and fall from circular, flower decorated paterae. This is flanked by Brocatelle panels and recessed, statuary end blockings. The jambs with pilaster Brocatelle uprights, flanked by statuary out grounds with scrolling volutes decorated with sprigs of foliage. The opening with moulded edge, the whole raised on foot blocks. The Doric Order...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.  
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Limestone

Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Composition

19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale neoclassical style antique fire mantel dating from the Georgian era circa 1800. Made in pine, this impressive fireplace is highly decorative, carved with floral swags and scrolling foliage to the frieze beneath an egg and dart trim with stylised Greek key dentals. Over 220 years old, this Georgian fire surround...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a cent...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon r...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
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 ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 at no extra cos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
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 ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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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 period andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

A Nineteenth Century Engraved Steel and Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate in the George III Neo-Classical style, with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials. Dimensions: 73.5cm (29") High, 75cm...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Steel, Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The tor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace In Neo-gothic Style Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace In Neo-Gothic Style Circa 1880 Dimensions of the hearth: 90 x 96cm
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood

French Neoclassical Style 'Hestia' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback / backplash with the goddess Hestia. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and more specifically the domestic hearth. Wh...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique Neoclassical Painted Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical painted oak firemantel , sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London. Painted with a faux marble effect and highlighted with traces of gilding, thi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Oak, Paint

Neoclassic Noir De Mazy Black Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Neoclassical English Mantelpiece with Carved Eagle to Center
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical English pine fireplace. The frieze with well carved eagle centrepiece, juxtaposed by stop flutes and panels. Vitruvian scrolls running beneath. The jambs with tapered ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious green marble type Verde. Despite the clean lines, this is a very elegant piece. Th...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

Antique Neoclassical Style Pine & Composition Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style painted pine and composition fire mantel, sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London. This 19th century fireplace would make a stunning new ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.  This item can be disassembled and the elements i...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone, Marble

French Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance. Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized. The massive consoles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the vestal virgin. 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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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th - 19th C. French 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback of the god Apollo with his lyre. Apollo is the god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music and joy. Also the saving ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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 condition ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Late 19th Fireplace Mantel Solid Oak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Fireplace, Ca.1890-1900 Solid oak Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel made with solid oak wood with frame with mirror. The fireplace and frame with mirror are two se...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Oak, Wood

18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period. The fireback is made of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Painted Neoclassical Style Antique Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A period neoclassical style antique pine Georgian fire mantel dating from circa 1780 with a more recent coat of gold paint. This striking surround is han...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine, Paint

An Antique Georgian Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian style reclaimed pine fire mantel with a fine composition frieze. Opening Height 106.5 cm (41.92 in) Opening Width 112.5 cm (44.29 in) Width between outsides of the foot...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Composition

Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece A beautiful, detailed and finely carved statuary white marble fireplace mantel in Neoclassical style. The superb molded shelf with perfect ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith. Modelled straight off an 18th centu...
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2010s Northern Irish Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Antique Neoclassical English Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical English pine fireplace, reclaimed from a Norfolk farmhouse. This late 18th century fireplace incorporates Neoclassical and Georgian styles, making it an elega...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Pine

19th Century French 'Apollo with Horses' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses and a carriage. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caus...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th 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. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a Roman Soldier and two pillars. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th 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. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Small Antique French 'Hercules and Heaven' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback. Hercules has Heaven in his arms, in exchange for the golden apples that atlas promises to deliver. The fireback is made of cast iron ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels 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 fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels 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 fireplaces and mantels, popular names associated with this style include 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $321 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $1,596.

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