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
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel, Iron
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
A Pair of English Neoclassical Marble Relief’s
Located in New Haven, CT
An incredible find. These are a Pair of English Neo-Classical statuary marble reliefs, ca 1820. Depicted are a male and female winged Cupid on the b...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble
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 fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina.
DIME...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical '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
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
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.
The condition is good, no cracks.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Carved Fireplace Surround
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-19th Century French neoclassical carved fireplace surround is the perfect choice to create a stunning visual focal point in your favorite...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is made of ca...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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 black / pewter patina.
The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical '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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Blue John and Statuary Marble English Georgian Mantle
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A magnificent antique statuary marble chimneypiece with semi-precious Blue-John and Sienna marble inlays. The statuary marble centre tablet has a large inlaid oval panel of 'Millers ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th Century French Signed Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed "Bouhon Fres" Dore bronze. Finely chased. With flame motif Garland of flowers, bow and arrow and quiver.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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 o...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-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 cracks.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Cupids with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with cupids surrounded by other decorations. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Judgement of Paris' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the Judgement of Paris. Neoclassical period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period 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 /...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian Period Neoclassical Style Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique neo-classical style marble chimneypiece from the late Georgian period.
The tapering pilasters are inlaid with panels of Scottish Isla Rosa Tiree marble and overlaid with ...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 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.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century Bossi Hand-Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace with Scagliola Inlay
By Pietto Bossi
Located in Southall, GB
This white hand-carved marble chimney-piece with Scagliola inlay and break fronted shelf attributed to Pietro Bossi who is known to have worked in Dublin ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Statuary Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century German Neoclassical style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Irish Neo-Classical Chimneypiece
Located in New York, NY
A very fine late 18th century Irish neo-classical chimneypiece of elegant proportions in Statuary marble with tapering pilasters inlaid with blind flutes of Convent Siena marble whic...
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Early 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Classical Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classical brass fireplace fender having a decorative frieze depicting warriors in silhouette, fluted rail and post corners. We believe the width has been altered to make it a bit sho...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
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 at no extra cos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Gris St. Anne Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Gris St. Anne marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by impressive scrolled fluted jambs with block supports and handsome r...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Marble
Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions
Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet
Tightened cleaned & polished.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
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Early 19th Century German 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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