What are fire dogs used for?

A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.

Are silver teapots safe to use?

Yes, it is safe to use silver teapots. Silver is stable in water and vice versa, which means it’s perfectly fine to use a silver teapot as it was intended. It is recommended that you clean the pot thoroughly before use since many silver teapots are antiques. You’ll find a variety of silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a fire dog used for?

Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.

Is bronze flatware safe to use?

Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.

Are silver tea sets safe to use?

Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Are kerosene lamps safe to use indoors?

The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.

What is a leather fire bucket used for?

Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What were Victorian fire screens used for?

Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.

When were leather fire buckets used?

Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.

Used Fire Safes

Early 20th Century American Fire Safe Factory Door with Arched Top

$1,250

H 85.5 in W 43 in D 2.5 in

Early 20th Century American Fire Safe Factory Door with Arched Top

Located in Mckinney, TX

Single arched-top fire-safe factory door, constructed of heavy-gauge metal and originally designed for industrial fireproof use.

Category

Early 20th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

Italian Hobnail Safe

$124,500

H 43.38 in W 30.88 in D 17.5 in

Italian Hobnail Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted to protect against both theft and fire, safes of this complexity and scale were frequently used by merchants in lieu of banks, making them essential tools for safeguarding we...

Category

19th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Onelio MarreroWhere the Fire Is Safe, Oil Painting, 2026

$2,100

H 26 in W 36 in D 1.25 in

Where the Fire Is Safe, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: snow, forest, river, ice, stream, fire, man, camper, smoke, flurry, winter, blizzard, pines, flame, campfire, solitude, lonely, loneliness, healing...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Used Fire Safes

Materials

Oil

French 19th Century Bauche Safe

$2,108

H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 15.36 in

French 19th Century Bauche Safe

Located in MILL, NL

French Bauche Safe / Money box / Fire box. Originates from the 19th century.

Category

19th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

$5,462

H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in

French Cast Iron Safe Strong Box by Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Cast Iron French Safe or Strong Box From our Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this French Safe Cast Iron Strong Box by Bauche.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Painted Fireguard

$1,750

H 30.25 in W 34.5 in D 22 in

English 19th Century Painted Fireguard

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

They are sometimes called nursery guards and allow all to enjoy the warmth of a wood burning fire from a safe distance. In warmer months, when the fireplace is not in use, a firescre...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

$380

H 0.75 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Also marked, Decor grand feu special lava vaisselle, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures: 13 in. diameter x .75 in. height Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

$380

H 0.75 in Dm 13 in

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Master Oyster Platter

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Also marked, Decor grand feu special lava vaisselle, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures: 13 in. diameter x .75 in. height.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate

$145 / item

H 0.75 in Dm 9.75 in

Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Also marked, Decor grand feu special lava vaisselle, meaning especially fired to be dishwasher safe. Measures: 9.75 in. diameter x .75 in. height Excellent vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Recent Sales

Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

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H 18 in W 24 in D 17 in

Antique Milners 212 Fire Safe or Strong Box, England, circa 1870

Located in Billerica, MA

An English antique fire resistant Milners safe, painted green. This safe has a lovely natural patina, and the original bronze Milners plaque.

Category

1870s English British Colonial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

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H 8 in W 4.88 in D 1.75 in

Glazed Ceramic Hunting Theme Match Safe

Located in Cookeville, TN

We are offering a unique early 20th century ceramic hunting theme match safe with polychromed enamel decoration. A rabbit and bird are hanging upside down after the hunt, just above ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"

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H 37.5 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in

Mid-19th Century French Black and Gilt Painted Iron Fire Safe by "Fichet"

By Fichet

Located in Dallas, TX

Shortly after, Fichet set up a small workshop in Paris and began expanding into the manufacture of safes. In 1840, he made his first modern fire safe made entirely of steel and using...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century

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H 18 in W 23.25 in D 18 in

English "Milners 212" Fire Resisting Box, 19th Century

Located in Hixson, TN

An English 19th century fire resisting box. Milners 212 was one of the finest safe and fire resisting box makers of the day.

Category

19th Century British International Style Used Fire Safes

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

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H 70 in W 41 in D 22 in

Italian Hobnail Floor Safe with Lion Head

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted to protect against both theft and fire, safes of this complexity and scale were frequently used by merchants in lieu of banks, making them essential tools for safeguarding we...

Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850

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H 13.78 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in

20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Milner 212 patent is notable for its innovative fire-resistant technology. This involved a special blend of sand, sawdust, and alum crystals injected into the safe walls.

Category

1950s British Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

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H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century British Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

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H 18.12 in W 13.39 in D 13.78 in

20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century British Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

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H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

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H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

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H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in

20th Century English Fire Proof Safe, circa 1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930

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H 20.08 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in

20Thc English Fire Proof Safe By Chubb c.1930

By Chubb & Son

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A beautiful cast iron fireproof safe made by Chubb. This green safe is fine example of both functional security and industrial design.

Category

20th Century British Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

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H 23 in W 26.5 in D 20.75 in

Antique English Iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe Painted Green

Located in Centennial, CO

Antique late 1800s English iron Milner's Patent Fire Resisting Safe painted a gorgeous dark green with painted aqua interior.

Category

Late 19th Century British British Colonial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Belgian Safe

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H 48.5 in W 32.5 in L 48.5 in

19th Century Belgian Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

The firm of Fraigneux Frères was at the forefront of these new designs, first exhibiting their “fire and thief-proof safes” at the International Exhibition of 1862 in London.

Category

19th Century Belgian Baroque Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

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H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Providing ample protection for one's money and valuables from theft and fire alike, these safes were often used by merchants of the period in lieu of banks.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

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H 58.25 in W 36.63 in D 24.13 in

18th Century Italian Iron Floor Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Providing ample protection for one's money and valuables from theft and fire alike, these safes were often used by merchants of the period in lieu of banks.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe

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H 63.5 in W 32.5 in D 19.63 in

18th Century Northern Italian Iron Safe

Located in New Orleans, LA

Providing ample protection for one's money and valuables from theft and fire alike, floor safes were often used by merchants of the period in lieu of banks.

Category

18th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870

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H 6 in W 13 in D 8.5 in

Antique French Stagecoach Safe by Bauche, circa 1870

By Bauche

Located in Bath, GB

This incombustible safe is lined inside, the lining being instrumental in keeping the items inside safe from fire.

Category

1870s French Late Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Steel

English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen

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H 21.5 in W 25.13 in D 12.63 in

English 19th Century Brass & Metal Fire Screen

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The perforated design is intended to allow all to enjoy the sight and warmth of a wood burning fire from a safe distance. This fireguard has its original black paint over the mesh wa...

Category

19th Century English Other Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered, Circa 1990

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H 16 in W 25 in D 1 in

Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered

Located in San Francisco, CA

Whimsical Color Etching "Fire at the Moma" Signed / Numbered Vintage color etching of museum workers moving pieces from the MOMA collection to a safer space Titled "Fire at the MOM...

Category

Late 20th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Etching

Italian Majolica Crown Bowl in Lime Green with Platinum Finish

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H 6 in Dm 8 in

Italian Majolica Crown Bowl in Lime Green with Platinum Finish

By Ceramica Gatti 1928

Located in New York, NY

Hand enameled in green and hand painted, with a finish in real platinum achieved through triple firing. This item is food safe and can be used as a serving bowl.

Category

20th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Enamel, Platinum

Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito

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H 9 in W 23 in D 23 in

Sculptural Blue Anemone Bowl by Studio Esposito

By Studio Esposito 1

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Bowl is filled with cones which had to be made hollow to be safely fired, had the glaze filled the holes the piece would've been destroyed while firing.

Category

2010s Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ceramic

Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s

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H 40 in D 3.25 in

Handforged Wall Mounted Modernist Fireplace Tools, ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Striking set of wall-hung fireplace tools, handcrafted, ca. 1960s with extra long handles that allow for safe fire tending and a sinuous mantel-side appearance.

Category

1960s Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

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H 30 in W 60 in D 36.5 in

English Partner’s Writing or Library Table with Leather Top

Located in Austin, TX

Solomon’s, Established 1834, Extensive Library, Office, and Household Furniture Warehouse, No. 10, Water Lane, Blackfriars, Facing Apothecaries Hall, Desks and fire-proof...

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19th Century English Used Fire Safes

Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting, 1982

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H 27 in W 37 in D 1 in

Snow Scene, Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Where those weather conditions would justify a day by the warm fire, keeping safe and warm, farmers do not have that luxury.

Category

1980s Impressionist Used Fire Safes

Materials

Oil

English 19th Century Fireguard

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H 30.25 in W 41.75 in D 12 in

English 19th Century Fireguard

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

They are sometimes called nursery guards and allow all to enjoy the warmth of a wood burning fire from a safe distance. In warmer months, when the fireplace is not in use, a firescre...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

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H 7.09 in W 13 in D 8.27 in

Antique French Strong Box by Bauche Brevete

Located in Northampton, GB

This particular design is also "incombustible" meaning that even if set on fire the contents will remain safe.

Category

Mid-19th Century European Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe

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H 32.5 in W 25.75 in D 14.75 in

19th Century French Metallic Black Painted Iron "Fichet" Fire Safe

By Fichet

Located in Dallas, TX

Shortly after, Fichet set up a small workshop in Paris and began expanding into the manufacture of safes. In 1840, he made his first modern fire safe made entirely of steel and using...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Safe

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H 24.02 in W 17.33 in D 16.93 in

19th Century Antique Safe

Located in Eindhoven, NL

Safe functions good and can be used as a (fire) safe, also due to its weight Origin: England Period: Approx. 1870 Size 44cm x 43cm x h.61cm Maker: John Port, Manchester.

Category

1870s Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s

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H 9.45 in Dm 31.5 in

Rare Flush Mount, Finland, 1950s

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Rare model. Reupholstered with fire-safe fabric. Brass details. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s

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H 9.06 in Dm 27.56 in

Flush Mount, Valinte Oy, 1950s

By Valinte Oy

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Fabric shade reupholstered with fire-safe fabric. Brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

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H 7 in W 13.25 in D 9 in

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes with a live demonstration and several thousand francs emerged intact from a safe after having been repeatedly subjected to...

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

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H 10 in W 16 in D 13 in

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes with a live demonstration and several thousand francs emerged intact from a safe after having been repeatedly subjected to...

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

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H 8 in W 16 in D 11 in

19th Century French Black and Silver Cast Iron Hobnail Studded Safe from Bauche

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

In 1879, Bauche demonstrated the efficacy of his fire safes with a live demonstration and several thousand francs emerged intact from a safe after having been repeatedly subjected to...

Category

Late 19th Century French Gothic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

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H 22.05 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

English 20th Century Fire Proof Safe, c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A lovey cast iron fire proof safe in good working order. Complete with its key, it is as fit for purpose today as it was the day it was made.

Category

20th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s

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H 9.06 in Dm 31.5 in

Model K5-26 Flush Mount, Paavo Tynell, Idman Oy, 1950s

By Idman Oy, Paavo Tynell

Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Fabric shade reupholstered with fire-safe fabric. Brass details. Marked. Great vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use.

Category

1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass

Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe

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H 6.75 in W 9 in D 12.75 in

Antique Wells Fargo Heavy Iron Red Fire Proof Stagecoach Strong Box Bank Safe

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique 19th century Wells Fargo heavy iron stagecoach strong box, painted red and marked “Fire Proof” with loop on the lid for locking with a padlock.

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

A Panoramic MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron & Glass FIRE SCREEN, France 1970

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H 18.9 in W 35.83 in D 8.27 in

A Panoramic MODERNIST BRUTALIST Wrought Iron & Glass FIRE SCREEN, France 1970

Located in PARIS, FR

A wide and impressive Brutalist fire-screen, holding a safe transparent glass in a strong sculpted structure, ended at the top by 2 massive rings giving the piece a strong visual inp...

Category

1970s French Brutalist Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

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H 12.01 in W 6.89 in D 21.26 in

18th Century French Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

The double bars make stacking the fire easier and safer they also “fill” your hearth better then andirons with a single bar.

Category

Early 18th Century French Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Painted Firescreen

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H 26.13 in W 39.5 in D 17.25 in

English 19th Century Painted Firescreen

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

They are sometimes called nursery guards and allow all to enjoy the warmth of a wood burning fire from a safe distance. In warmer months, when the fireplace is not in use, a firescre...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century

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H 33 in W 18 in D 18 in

Antique Chinese Brown Lacquer Elmwood Side Table from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

These carve outs are intended to allow for the setting of a lamp within while the 33 inch height would usually keep the piece safe from catching fire. This cabinet is made of elmwood...

Category

19th Century Chinese Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860

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H 21 in W 22.25 in D 16.25 in

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green, circa 1860

Located in San Francisco, CA

English Bottle Green painted metal fire safe with gilt brass escutcheons and Royal Warrant, circa 1860.

Category

1860s British Early Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key

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H 20.75 in W 22.25 in D 16.25 in

English Victorian Metal Fire Safe in Bottle Green circa 1860 with Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

English bottle green painted metal fire safe with gilt brass escutcheons, key and Royal Warrant, circa 1860.

Category

1860s English Early Victorian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe

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19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe

Located in Lancashire, GB

19th Century Antique Milners Fire Resistant Safe. This English, antique safe has a Milners patent, in very original condition.

Category

19th Century English Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal

Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s

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H 29.53 in W 18.12 in D 19.3 in

Fire-Proof Safe with Original Key Set on Bespoke Steel Trolley, 1800s

By Cyrus Price & Co

Located in Chester, Flintshire

By Cyrus Price & Co, Wolverhampton, UK this antique fire-proof safe has been professionally stripped and polished, transforming what was formerly a utilitarian item into a handsome a...

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Late 19th Century British Industrial Used Fire Safes

Materials

Brass, Steel

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John Wilson EwbankGrand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light, 1823

$199,385

H 47.75 in W 66.5 in

Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light

By John Wilson Ewbank

Located in London, GB

John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...

Category

19th Century Old Masters Used Fire Safes

Materials

Oil

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

$1,750 / item

H 33 in W 18.5 in D 19 in

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Category

2010s American Modern Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Used Fire Safes

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Antique Japanese tin clad tall & thick huge sliding doors, wabi sabi primitive

$6,200 / set

H 94.69 in W 38.39 in D 3.15 in

Antique Japanese tin clad tall & thick huge sliding doors, wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A pair of tall, thick and huge antique wooden sliding doors covered with tin-coated iron sheet panels. These types of doors were used at the gate / entrance of western-influenced la...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Tin, Iron

Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s

$2,800

H 73.23 in W 48.9 in D 1.97 in

Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

A Japanese antique Kurado, a large, thick iron-plated wooden door for the entrance of Kura (a traditional storehouse), made of solid Keyaki Zelkova. It was manufactured in the 1870s–...

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object

$31,152

H 78 in W 110 in D 29 in

White Surfer Bookcase, Bookshelves, Design object

By kontra

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

"Add a Touch of Contemporary Artistry to Your Space with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves Design Object Elevate your interior decor with the White Surfer Bookcase Bookshelves De...

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2010s Turkish Used Fire Safes

Materials

Oak

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

$96,000 / set

H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in

20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

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Early 20th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

$8,835 / set

H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in

Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Used Fire Safes

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Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood

Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880

$84,000 / set

H 68.25 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in

Antique Italian Ionic Marble Columns, Hand Carved, Circa 1860-1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of late 19th Century, antique Italian Ionic style columns, meticulously hand carved from solid marble, in good condition. These monumental architectural elements feature class...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Used Fire Safes

Materials

Marble

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

$16,000

H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 15.75 in

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo Wardrobe or Higboard

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gaetano Borsani for Atelier di Varedo - Gaetano Borsani, wardrobe, walnut burl, brass, mirrored glass, metal, linoleum, Milan, Italy, 1930 An exceptional armoire designed by Gaetan...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Used Fire Safes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table

$14,985Sale Price|49% Off

H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Centre Hall Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved centre hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Used Fire Safes

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Marble

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

$10,242 / set

H 29.53 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra

Located in London, GB

Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra French, 19th Century Height 75cm, diameter 35cm The fine gilt bronze candelabra in this pair are crafted in the eclectic style that preva...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Fire Safes

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Monumental Wooden Doors

$24,500Sale Price|41% Off

H 135 in W 60 in D 2 in

Vintage Monumental Wooden Doors

Located in Napa, CA

Monumental vintage wooden doors with carved bevelled coffers. Priced for the pair

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19th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Wood

Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century

$5,462

H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 15.56 in

Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Antique Cassa Forte Safe, Italy, Late 18th / Early 19th Century. In very good orginal condition, working, with original key. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Early 19th Century Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

$15,900

H 50 in W 29 in D 24.5 in

Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...

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Mid-19th Century French Rustic Used Fire Safes

Materials

Limestone

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

$883

H 7.49 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, 1865

Located in Linkebeek, BE

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is decor...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Fire Safes

Materials

Iron

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Used Fire Safes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used fire safes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and paint, all used fire safes available were constructed with great care. Used fire safes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Used fire safes bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used fire safes are appealing in their simplicity, but Cyrus Price & Co produced popular used fire safes that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Fire Safes?

Prices for used fire safes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used fire safes begin at $695 and can go as high as $5,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,394.

Questions About Used Fire Safes

What are fire dogs used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A firedog, or andiron, is a pair of bracket supports used in an open fireplace on which to place logs. They allow air to circulate under the logs to facilitate efficient burning and to prevent excess smoke. On 1stDibs, find a collection of firedogs from some of the world’s top sellers.
Are silver teapots safe to use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, it is safe to use silver teapots. Silver is stable in water and vice versa, which means it’s perfectly fine to use a silver teapot as it was intended. It is recommended that you clean the pot thoroughly before use since many silver teapots are antiques. You’ll find a variety of silver teapots from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a fire dog used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Fire dogs are used for holding logs in a fireplace. You will sometimes see them referred to as andirons. Most fire dogs feature metal construction. Designs range from very simple brackets to elaborate decorations with ornate bases and finials. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage fire dogs.
Is bronze flatware safe to use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Bronze dishware is generally safe to use for eating and cooking, though it requires careful use. Additionally, bronze should not be used to store food over long periods of time.
Are silver tea sets safe to use?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Silver is a chemically non-reactive metal, so as long as the tea set is clean and has been properly cared for, it is safe to use. However, silver is an excellent conductor of heat, so be careful not to burn your lips or tongue whilst drinking tea. Shop a collection of authentic silver tea sets from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
Are kerosene lamps safe to use indoors?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The safest way to burn a kerosene lamp is outdoors, but if you do want to use one inside, opt for K-1 kerosene in an indoor-specific lamp. Do not burn red kerosene in an indoor lamp because the fumes from the red dye can be toxic to inhale.
What is a leather fire bucket used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What were Victorian fire screens used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Victorian fire screens were used for safety, and this is why people continue to use them to this day. When placed in front of the fireplace, the screen prevents sparks from flying out into the room. In addition, screens reduce glare and lessen heat output, making it more pleasant to sit in front of a crackling fire. Shop a variety of fireplace screens on 1stDibs.
When were leather fire buckets used?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.