Antique Art Deco Polished Steel Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Art Deco burnished steel fire grate. Pairing function with form, this fire grate has a
Brass, Steel, Metal
French Art Deco Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Art Deco fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 16.54 in W 31.11 in D 18.71 in
Vintage Fireplace, English, Cast Iron Fire Grate, Steel Andirons, Art Deco, 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage fireplace. An English, cast iron fire grate with nickled steel andirons, dating
Iron
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H 12.6 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Whimsical Antique Duck Shaped Fire Grate / Andirons in Rusted Wrought Iron
Located in Tilburg, NL
Whimsical Antique Duck Shaped Fire Grate / Andirons in Rusted Wrought Iron, early 20th century. A
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Art Deco fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Art Deco fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron, brass and
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Polished Register Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An Art Deco polished chrome-plated register fireplace insert grate, set with a raised moulded edge
Chrome
Large Free Standing Fire Basket, Iron Fire Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large free standing fire basket, iron fire grate This is a large and heavy piece, the grate has
Iron
Art Deco Fire Grate
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Art Deco period fire grate executed in steel and brass.
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.