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What is a brass footman?
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A brass footman is a stand that would be used to hold dishes in front of a fire, allowing them to stay warm before a meal was served on them. This antique piece of furniture was commonly made of brass, but some were crafted from other metals, such as steel. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic vintage brass footman pieces.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Brass Footman Trivet Side Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Pair of tall brass footman tables with shaped frieze and button knob fixtures.
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,710 / set
19th Century English Patinated Brass Footman Trivet Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Decorative late 19th/early 20th century English Victorian patinated brass footman trivet or stand. The small stand was used as a warmer and features large cabriole legs in the front ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century English Regency Brass Footman Stool or Side Table
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century English Regency brass footman, or fireplace trivet, makes a wonderful and unusual drinks or side table.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Stools
Materials
Brass
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Georgian Brass Footman Kettle Trivet with Pierced Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large sturdy Georgian footman, Kettle Trivet
A large brass footman, with beautiful pierced decoration, the footman stands on big cabriole legs at the front and would look superb...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Footman
Located in Essex, MA
Very heavy gauge and possibly made as a carriage step. Otherwise placed by a fireplace to rest a kettle.The thick rectangular brass top with central head of Victoria flanked by the c...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
$1,800
Large Blacksmith Made Iron and Brass Footman A superb large piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Blacksmith Made Iron and Brass Footman
A superb large piece, big enough to display all of your cookware of even sit on
Sound and Sturdy with a good old patina
The Footman is...
Category
Antique 19th Century Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
