English Georgian Fire Tools Set, Polished Steel, Restored, Circa 1770
Located in London, GB
A set of English Georgian polished steel fire tools comprising of tongs, poker and pan. The fire irons with flowerpot finials, knops to shafts and a solid shaped pan.
Steel
Antique George III Quality Set of 3 Brass Fire Irons
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality set of 3 brass fire irons consisting of an ornate shovel, poker and fire tongs H 73 x W 12.5 x D 4cm Date 1820.
Brass
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic wrought iron manor house fire tool companion set The stand is very large and heavy, it dates from the early 19th century and comes from a Brittany Manor House Thi...
Wrought Iron
Set of Scottish Early 19th Century Georgian Steel Fire Irons Tools
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming matching set of early 19th century Georgian Steel fire irons comprising of a poker, tongs and a shovel with a decorative pierced blade, all with elongated ball topped fini...
Steel
$5,437 / set
Set of Firetools with Trident End
Located in London, GB
A very unusual set of fire tools. The poker with trident end, the shafts with scrolls and swells throughout and ball finial handles.
Iron
Heavy Gothic Fireside Tools on Andiron Rests This is a long handled set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Gothic Fireside Tools on Andiron Rests This is a long handled set on its own andirons, shovel, tongs and poker The Fire Dogs or Andirons are in a gothic design A superb quali...
Brass
$1,692Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique English Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Set with Registered Design, c.1905
Located in Worcester, GB
Antique English Brass & Cast Iron Fireplace Set with Registered Design, c.1905 A superb and unusually complete antique English fireplace set, comprising matching brass fire fender, ...
Brass
$1,013Sale Price|35% Off
English Historicist Brass Fireplace Tools with Striding Lions, 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
The set is well-equipped with a poker, fire shovel, fireplace tongs, chimney sweep, and a trivet, all of which are made of solid brass.
Brass
18th-19th Century Dutch Fireplace Blow Poke
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Fire Blow Tube, Fire Blow Pipe, Blow Poker. The blow poker is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Wrought Iron
$458Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Victorian Fireside Kitchen Cone Copper Ale Warmer Cider Muller English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Prior to this invention, they used a hot poker from the fire sticking it into a tall pewter tankard of ale before giving it to a visitor!
Copper, Iron
Arts and Crafts Brass Gothic Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts brass gothic fireside companion set, fireside tools This is a long handled set on its own andirons, shovel, tongs, and poker The Fire Dogs or Andirons are in a got...
Brass
$5,900 / set
Fine Set of English 19th Century Firetools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine set of three period Georgian fire tools comprising shovel, poker and tongs, in polished steel with gilt cast steel handles, unique shaped flat shovel with pierced leaf decorat...
Steel
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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