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1840 Fireback

French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1840
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Essex, MA
Fine 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback. Of Panel form with fine detail of Venus being attended by
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Antique Early 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the fireback. The
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large 19th century (circa 1840) English Gothic Revival firegrate. The steel firedogs of fluted
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

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Steel

19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
19th Century English Gothic Revival Firegrate
H 27.75 in W 42.75 in D 19.5 in

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American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs
Located in New York, NY
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Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback can be used in a real fire or as a beautiful backsplash. Our vast collection of an...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 0.6 in
Antique French 'Year' Fireback, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback. The date of production, 1797, is cast in the fireback. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Antique French 'Year' Fireback, 18th Century
Antique French 'Year' Fireback, 18th Century
H 34.26 in W 41.15 in D 1.38 in
Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the lesser seen solid clay base for the grate. This style of grate was advertised as a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Large Antique French Copper & Iron Saucepan
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large antique French copper and iron casserole-saucepan, circa 1880’s, having a lovely forged iron handle and a large copper pan. A fabulous addition for your country French kitche...
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Swedish Gothic Revival Painted Wood Corner Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports. I will sell in pairs.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Chairs

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Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautiful cast iron andirons. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pressing ...
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Antique 19th Century Andirons

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Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
Josephine Andirons / Fire Dogs
H 7.49 in W 3.94 in D 14.18 in
Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice looking andirons with a Sphinx. Weight: 14 lbs / 6 kg. Upon request they can be made black / pewter. See all our antique fireplaces and fireplace accessories at 1stdibs by pr...
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Antique 19th Century French Andirons

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Iron

Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
Antique French Sphinx Andirons / Fire Dogs
H 5.12 in W 2.96 in D 15.36 in
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 made black / pewter. It is in a good conditi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet 20th Century
Located in Norwich, GB
A Gothic Revival carved oak cabinet of nice proportions. Circa late 20th century. The cabinet having hand carved gothic tracery decoration to the front, and hand made metal studs t...
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Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet 20th Century
Gothic Revival Carved Oak Cabinet 20th Century
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 14.97 in
18th Century Polished Iron Fireback with "Royal Coat of Arms of France"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Crafted in France circa 1750 and almost square in shape embellished with an arched top, the ornate...
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PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET Antique French Hall Bench Gothic Revival Throne Altar Chairs Carved Oak. Direct from France, a stunning MATCHED PAIR of majestic antique French benches/throne chairs! Elabo...
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Fantastic 19th Century Oversized Painted French Tub, Probably for Grapes
Located in Charleston, SC
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19th Century French Napoleon III 'Cupid and Lion' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid riding a lion. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. We have a unique and specialized co...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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Sarcophagus Fireplace Fire Grate in the Manner of George Bullock
Located in London, GB
fireback.
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Antique 1840s English Regency Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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19th Century Cast Iron English Fireback
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Traditional English fireback decorated with two lateral griffins holding a shield with a cross and
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Antique 19th Century French George I Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Elegant 19th Century American Repousse Fire Back in Bronze, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
19th century American three-panel repousse fireback in bronze, majestically decorated in floral
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Finding the Right fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.