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What is a club fender used for?

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What is a club fender used for?
A club fender is a type of seating that goes around a fireplace. Normally, the furnishings feature two L-shaped benches mounted on metal or wood frames. They became popular for decorating private men's clubs in England during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of club fenders.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Brass Reticulated Fireplace Fender
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Brass Reticulated fireplace fender.
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

English Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare English brass fireplace fender in a twig or branch motif from the mid-19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Brass & steel fireplace fender with greyhounds
Located in London, GB
A brass and steel fireplace fender with greyhounds, circa 1910.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Steel & brass Louis XV style fireplace fender
Located in London, GB
A steel and brass Louis XV style fireplace fender, French, circa 1920.
Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Regency Brass & Steel Fireplace Fender
Located in London, GB
A fine Regency brass and steel fireplace fender with geometric shaped steel openwork and linear
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Steel

Marie Suri "Flair" Fireplace Fender
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace fender with a grid of 2.5" steel medallions with bronze decoration. Mesh backing makes
Category

2010s American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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