$1,511
H 26.78 in W 30.91 in D 0.91 in
18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a resul...
Iron
$1,510
H 29.53 in W 32.88 in D 0.87 in
Antique French 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced gre...
Iron
$1,510
H 26.78 in W 27.96 in D 0.87 in
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. 17th century. The pillars, so called pillars of Hercules, stand for the club of Hercules. They symbolize strength and the unknow...
Iron
$1,511
H 22.25 in W 25.6 in D 0.87 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
Iron
$1,510
H 22.64 in W 25.6 in D 0.6 in
French Louis XV Period 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Louis XV Period fireback with flower baskets. The date of production, 1779, is also cast in the fireback The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina...
Iron
$1,510
H 33.08 in W 32.68 in D 0.79 in
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Louis XV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback of Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire ...
Iron
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.75 in W 41.25 in D 10 in
19th Century Pierced Brass Victorian Fire Fender
Located in North Salem, NY
19th Century Victorian Pierced Brass Fire Fender with Turned Feet From England.
Brass
$9,700 / set
H 11.5 in W 14 in D 4.75 in
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A decorative and high quality pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu andirons. Each finely detailed andiron is raised on a square stepped base displayi...
Bronze, Ormolu
Brass and Steel Firetools in Brass Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A set of four steel firetools with brass acorn topped fluted handles with a custom-made brass stand having central pineapple finial above X-form hanger on brass column ending in circ...
Brass, Steel
Antique Victorian Brass Fireplace Tool Coal Tongs
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid brass antique coal tongs.
Brass
$1,983
H 27.96 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in
French Louis XIV Period 'Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with horses, two pillars of Hercules, and the date of production of the fireback, 1691. The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and s...
Iron
19th Century Napoleon III 'Justice' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period Justice fireback. The personification of Justice balancing the scales of truth and fairness dates back to the Goddess Maat, and later Isis, of...
Iron
$3,168
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 0.79 in
French Neoclassical period Fireback / Backsplash, late 18th - early 19 Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. It is in a good condition, no cracks. This p...
Iron
$1,643
H 17 in W 28 in D 6 in
A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard A Victorian antique fire guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Victorian Bowed Brass Nursery Fire Guard A Victorian antique fire guard often known as a nursery guard as it completely surrounds the fire, this one has a bowed centre with strai...
Brass
$1,895
H 34.5 in W 25.25 in D 16.25 in
19th C. Edwardian Mahogany Brass & Metal Double Pivoting Figural Fire Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Edwardian Mahogany Brass and Metal Mounted Double Pivoting Fire Screen. Measures 25.5" in width, 16.25" in depth and 34.5" in height.
Wood, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Style Brass Fire Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Renaissance Revival Style Solid Brass Fire Fender Measures 49" in width, 9.25" in depth and 7.25" in height.
Brass
$1,865
H 31.5 in W 38.59 in D 0.91 in
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monograms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior of...
Iron
$2,220
H 33.67 in W 38.59 in D 0.91 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback symbolizing the Vintage. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pa...
Iron
$937Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 5.71 in D 1.38 in
Set of 3 Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Coal Shovel, Poker, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass poker, coal shovel and tongs, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of good size with attractive tones and form Dis...
Brass
$559Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.64 in W 7.29 in D 1.58 in
Antique Muffin Toaster, English, Brass, Fireside Warmer Tool, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique muffin toaster. An English, brass fireside warmer tool, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fascinating fireside tool or decorative toaster from the Georg...
Brass
An Arts and Crafts Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Arts and Crafts Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle This bucket is a very attractive Oval shape, it is made in beaten Copper with a brass swing handle The Scuttle is in very good used...
Copper
$1,748
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 0.4 in
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback / backsplash with the Goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Neoclassical Period The fireback is made of cast iron and...
Iron
$1,510
H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 0.4 in
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 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. The condit...
Iron
$1,510
H 33.08 in W 32.68 in D 1.19 in
French Louis XIV Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars and a pediment. The pediment was a classical architectural element to add grandness. The fireback is m...
Iron
$1,985
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The date of production, 1735, is also cast in the fireback. The two pillars stand for the club of Hercu...
Iron
$1,392
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
18th -19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Venus' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The style of the fi...
Iron
$1,628
H 28.35 in W 37.01 in D 0.79 in
French Louis XIV Period 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Gallic Cocks. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown....
Iron
$1,250
H 9 in W 47.25 in D 13.5 in
19th Century English Patinated Steel and Brass Fireplace Fender with Paw Feet
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique English Victorian patinated polished steel and brass fireplace fender, c. 1850. A beautifully shaped, robust design with simplicity having three brass lion's paw feet. The ...
Brass, Steel
$1,628
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 0.4 in
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with the goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natur...
Iron
$1,296
H 33.86 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of France. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter col...
Iron
18th Century Georgian Footman or Kettle Trivet
Located in High Point, NC
A large and very sturdy 18th century Georgian footman or kettle trivet. This is a wonderful piece with a brass box shaped top to conduct even heat to the kettle and which stands on ...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Firebasket with Ashpan
Located in GB
19th Century Cast Iron fire basket originally commissioned for a Manor House in Somerset. Featuring a royal crown to the back and scrolled foliage leaves with acorn detailing. On t...
Iron
Large Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace This is a good Fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or any fire The tall guard has a decorative ...
Iron
A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large French 18th century Brass Chenets This is a VeryAttractive pair of French Chenets, the ultimate in Chateau Chic They are sculptured on brass in the shape of classi...
Brass
$1,747
H 35.04 in W 43.12 in D 1.19 in
Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result, the cro...
Iron
$1,747
H 35.24 in W 45.08 in D 0.91 in
18th Century Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleurs de Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobilit...
Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback. The date of production, 1824, is cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon reque...
Iron
$1,510
H 30.12 in W 38.39 in D 0.79 in
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom and a floral decoration. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the Frenc...
Iron
$1,983
H 32.88 in W 38.39 in D 1.19 in
French Louis XV Period 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ex...
Iron
$1,747
H 31.5 in W 42.33 in D 1.38 in
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleur de Lys (French Lily) symbolized royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillars stand f...
Iron
$1,510
H 28.94 in W 31.3 in D 0.99 in
18th C. French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV Period French fireback with pillars, two IHS monograms, and the date of production 1719. The monogram IHS stands for Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus the Savior ...
Iron
Early 19th Century Two Piece Set of Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These Danish fireplace tools makes a wonderful addition to any fireplace surround. This two piece set was found at a market down town Copenhagen, Denmark. This set can be used in any...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
$2,702Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 15.16 in W 6.3 in D 19.69 in
Rare Pair of Louis the 16th Style Bronze & Wrought Iron Andirons, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of Louis the 16th style andirons are made of chiseled bronze and wrought iron. This is a nice and Fine French work, from 19th century.
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique wrought iron fire grate. Finished in black graphite polish, its historical English design in an Art and Crafts style, makes it a stunning new feature for a period townhou...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
English Regency Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique English Regency style cast iron hob grate, circa 1800, beautifully cast with scrolling decoration and foliage. An original of the Georgian period, this large and ...
Brass, Iron, Metal
French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu fireplace screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu fireplace screen. This high quality square fire screen is supported on two split feet being held by Gree...
Ormolu
A Set of Brass & Steel Egyptian Pharaoh Fireplace Fire Irons
Located in London, GB
A set of brass & steel Egyptian Pharaoh fireplace fire irons. A set of three early nineteenth century fire irons comprising of tongs, poker and pierced shovel. The steel shafts with ...
Brass, Steel
$1,983
H 38.39 in W 44.89 in D 1.3 in
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refer to the club of Hercule...
Iron
$1,985
H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 1.3 in
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter with stove ...
Iron
Antique Victorian Quality Ornate Brass Fender
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality ornate brass fender boasting ornate quality brass flowers, leaves and scrolls, turned brass columns, swags and bows on a stepped base A beautiful ornate ex...
Brass
Large Arts & Crafts Polished Wrought & Bronze Fireplace Grate
Located in London, GB
This large Arts & Crafts polished wrought and bronze fire grate has a beautifully hand-crafted front basket with pinned scrolled fire bars and a ribbed bronze fret. The fret is set b...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box, having a quality brass carrying handle to the top, original brass shovel to the back, a lift up carved front opening to reveal a coal s...
Brass
French Bronze Dore Chenets - A Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of heavy fireplace bronze dore chenets in the Louis XV style. Circa 1890, France.
Bronze
Superb Quality Arts and Crafts Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Superb Quality Arts and Crafts Copper Helmet Coal Scuttle This very top quality piece is a very unusual shape with heavy brass decoration to both the handle at the back and at the ...
Copper
Late 17th Century Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
An English late 17th Century semi-circular wrought-iron fire basket. The round fire bars form the enclosure and rudimentary hob-top with rivet-work fire grill. Wax finish. Circa 1690
Iron
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket A lovely strong copper coal bucket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Riveted Copper and Brass Coal Bucket This is a lovely strong copper coal bucket, this is a good big piece and would make a really good coal or log container and handy because it ha...
Copper
$2,222
H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 0.99 in
18th Century French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV period fireback with two pillars of Hercules topped with Fleurs de Lys and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refe...
Iron
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.
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