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Antique French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars of Hercules symbolize
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

18th Century 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with the pillars of Hercules and the date of production 1797. The pillar refers to
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French fireplace fireback with two pillars of Hercules and three crosses. The pillar
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with two pillars of Hercules, a cross and the date of production 1737. The pillar
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules and Orbs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules and three orbs. The orb ('globus
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the club of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 18th century French Louis XIV with a multitude of symbols. There are the pillars of Hercules
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century, French fireback pillars of Hercules with an orb. The orb ('globus cruciger
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1808
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, NL
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with pillars, a decoration and the date 1733. The fireback is made of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century French fireback with four Saint Andrew's crosses and two pillars of Hercules
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backsplash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment. The pillar refers
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Hercules. The pillars of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Triptych Color Field Painting by Henry Kallem, circa 1960s
By Henry Kallem
Located in Peabody, MA
Pillars of Hercules" is affixed with hinges to reveal separate panels on the reverse, if desired. Kallem
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars of Hercules decorated with flower pots and
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
sign for humility and sacrifice. The pillars of Hercules symbolize strength and the unknown. They stand
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century French
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a Saint Andrew's cross. The
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th-18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with
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Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century Pillars with Fleurs-de-Lys Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
represented royalty and aristocracy throughout Europe. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules. The
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of production of the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of production of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
flanked by two Pillars of Hercules, which symbolize strength and the unknown. The date of production of
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
fireback is furthermore decorated with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
with two pillars of Hercules. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Four Very Long (27") Bronze Spanish Revival Sconces 1920s. Priced per pair
Located in Prescott, US
the mounting plate, including The Pillars of Hercules, Lions, and Fleur de lei. All common themes of
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Slant Front Desk or Secretary
Located in Casteren, NL
flanked by two classic columns that refer to “the pillars of Hercules” and have extensive symbolic meaning
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Deval Tower
By Ben Bullock
Located in Napa, CA
steel triptych Pillars of Hercules is in the permanent collection on display at Grounds for Sculpture
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Deval Tower
H 84 in W 72 in D 36 in
World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Presentation Medal
By Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Located in Concord, MA
bearing an unfurling banner, and above them are the symbolic Pillars of Hercules with the three Spanish
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1890s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Seven Falls Colorado Springs Antique Photographic Postcard, circa 1880
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
in a 1,250-foot-wall box canyon between the towering Pillars of Hercules and boasts a 181-foot drop
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Antique 1880s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Large Abstract Sculpture by Egon Fischer Gold Painted Metal, Denmark, 1960s
By Egon Fischer
Located in Odense, DK
supporting structure. In the years that followed, several decorative tasks followed, such as the Pillar of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Austrian National Library
By Christian Voigt
Located in Chicago, IL
meters high. The iconic pairs of columns divide the wings and represent the Pillars of Hercules which
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Antique 17h Century Fireplace Back Plate with the Columns of Hercules
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Hercules. These pillars represent strength and the transition from the known to the unknown, representing
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Flower Vases'
Located in Amerongen, NL
. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback is
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monograms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars, four IHS monograms and the date of
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with IHS Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram
Located in Amerongen, NL
Hoc Signo (In this sign will you win). The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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Pillars Of Hercules For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pillars of hercules available for sale. The range of distinct pillars of hercules — often made from metal, iron and ceramic — can elevate any home. Pillars of hercules have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. louis xv, neoclassical and Georgian pillars of hercules are consistently popular styles. Many pillars of hercules are appealing in their simplicity, but Henry Kallem produced popular pillars of hercules that are worth a look.

How Much are Pillars Of Hercules?

Prices for pillars of hercules can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pillars of hercules begin at $376 and can go as high as $39,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,388.

Finding the Right fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

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.

Questions About Pillars Of Hercules
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pillar candles are tall and quite thick, making them slow-burning. They can come in any color though don't really vary in shape.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Hercules knot symbolizes everlasting love and lifelong commitment. You will also see it called the love knot, marriage knot or square knot. Its association with the God Hercules comes from the fact that ancient myths describe him as being very fertile. Shop a selection of Hercules knot jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are plenty of reasons to incorporate stone pillars into your home or design work. Stone pillars are beloved for their regal beauty and used to enhance the curb appeal of an exterior entrance. Stone pillars are also structurally useful, and help a structure remain supported in an earthquake. Shop the look for your space from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.