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.

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 is the best metal for a fire pit?

The best metal for a fire pit is ultimately a matter of preference. Both cast iron and steel fire pits are long-lasting. However, cast iron is a better material for a fire pit than steel because it has advantages over steel, such as being more durable, getting hot faster, and retaining heat better than steel. Shop a range of antique and vintage fire pits on 1stDibs.

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Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Basket Trash Can or Wine Cooler

$266Sale Price|40% Off

H 9.75 in W 12 in D 10.6 in

Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Basket Trash Can or Wine Cooler

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Red Hand-Painted Fire Bucket Trash Basket With Handle, American, circa 1960's. These fire buckets

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket

$1,005

H 11.03 in Dm 9.85 in

English Victorian Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century English Victorian leather fire bucket with later handle and worn red paint

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

British Umbrella or Cane Holder Vintage Fire / Powder Bucket

$975

H 19.5 in Dm 8.5 in

British Umbrella or Cane Holder Vintage Fire / Powder Bucket

By British Colonial

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A handcrafted thick saddle leather vintage British fire , powder bucket with handle and canvas

Category

Early 20th Century English British Colonial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tole Metal Decoupage Bucket Strawberry Theme

$485

H 12.5 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Vintage Tole Metal Decoupage Bucket Strawberry Theme

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage Tole Metal Fire Bucket sourced from the antique fairs in the English countryside

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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

$695

H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

age and use, and adorns rich hand painted colors. Versatile, the coal or fire bucket could also be

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

$695

H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

. Versatile, the coal or fire bucket could also be used to hold wood burning wood next to a fireplace

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

$695

H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

, canes or other accessories. Created in England, circa 1930, the dark green iron bucket with top and back

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

$695

H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

or fire bucket could also be used to hold wood burning wood next to a fireplace. Measures: 18.75" W x

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

$695

H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

and use, and adorns rich hand painted colors. Versatile, the coal or fire bucket could also be used to

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

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Victorian Fire Bucket

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H 11.38 in W 13.25 in D 12.75 in

Victorian Fire Bucket

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century fire bucket with hand-forged handle and original paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian More Folk Art

Materials

Metal

19th C fire bucket

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H 13 in Dm 9 in

19th C fire bucket

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 19th Century English leather fire bucket with riveted construction.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Pair Antique American Fire Buckets

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H 10.5 in Dm 11 in

Pair Antique American Fire Buckets

By M.L. Snyder and Sons 1

Located in New York, NY

Pair antique painted metal fire buckets by M.L. Snyder and Sons Philadelphia. Dimension: 11" top

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Antique English Fire Buckets

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H 10 in Dm 9.5 in

Set of Two Antique English Fire Buckets

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Wonderful set of two English painted metal fire buckets. We originally had 3, but have since sold

Category

Early 20th Century British Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

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H 21 in Dm 19 in

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET.

Located in Buchanan, MI

19TH CENTURY LEATHER AND PAINTED WOOD FIRE BUCKET. WOULD MAKE A GREAT LAMP.

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Early English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 10.5 in D 6 in

Fantastic Early English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fabulous character rich early English fire bucket, hand painted with regal crest of two horses

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Metal

Fantastic Original Painted 19thc Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in Dm 9 in

Fantastic Original Painted 19thc Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY 19THC LEATHER & METAL FIRE BUCKET FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS ORIGINAL SALMOLN PAINTED AND GILDED

Category

Antique 19th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Leather

Antique 20th Century Cast Iron Hooks & Fire Buckets, Merryweather & Sons c.1900

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H 8.67 in W 51.19 in D 7.09 in

Antique 20th Century Cast Iron Hooks & Fire Buckets, Merryweather & Sons c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

by four round-bottomed metal fire buckets. The set includes a pair of cast iron hooks mounted to a

Category

20th Century British Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

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H 17 in W 16 in D 18.75 in

Early 20th Century English Hand-Painted Iron Fire or Coal Bucket with Crest

Located in Dallas, TX

rich hand painted colors. Versatile, the coal or fire bucket could also be used to hold wood burning

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Baskets

Materials

Metal, Iron

Metal firebucket

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H 10 in Dm 9 in

Metal firebucket

Located in Nantucket, MA

English Red metal fire bucket with a leather handle. "Merryweather of London" insignia in brass

Category

Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Waste Basket or Trash Can

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H 10.75 in W 12.25 in D 11 in

Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Waste Basket or Trash Can

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Red Hand-Painted Fire Bucket Waste Trash Basket With Handle, American, circa 1960's

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Baskets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 11 in W 10 in D 10 in

Early English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Redding, CT

A Superb specimen. Signed "Birmingham, P.Connelly." Lovely Equestrian motif. The leather and painted surface is In excellent condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Primitives

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket

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H 10 in Dm 8 in

19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket

Located in Dallas, TX

A mid-19th century leather fire bucket. A metal ring around the top of the bucket is affixed by

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Pair of Early 20th Century Fire Buckets

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H 21.26 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Fire Buckets

Located in Ongar, GB

A nice pair of early 20th century metal fire buckets with original worn paint. Please contact us

Category

Early 20th Century European Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

George III Fire Bucket

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H 9.5 in Dm 9 in

George III Fire Bucket

Located in Southampton, NY

An Early Fire and Sand Bucket with Original Paint and Crown. Overall Height with Handle up is 18".

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Leather Fire Bucket Waste Basket

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Leather Fire Bucket Waste Basket

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Nice larger than normal fire bucket in leather with metal liner. This has a great look and was most

Category

20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Fire Bucket converted to a Lamp

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H 14 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century French Fire Bucket converted to a Lamp

Located in New Orleans, LA

19TH CENTURY FRENCH PAINTED TOLE FIREMAN'S WATER BUCKET (SEAU À POMPIER), CONVERTED INTO A HANGING

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

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Metal Bucket Fire For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal bucket fire you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each metal bucket fire for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. There are many kinds of the metal bucket fire you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each metal bucket fire bearing Georgian, Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made metal bucket fire has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by M.L. Snyder and Sons are consistently popular.