$2,026Sale Price|29% Off
Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of bronze and brass.
Brass, Bronze
Unusual Mid Century Octagonal Wrought Iron Log Holder
By Arthur Umanoff, Frederic Weinberg
Located in New York, NY
Unusual architectural octagonal wrought iron log holder, in very good, original clean and ready to use condition. The piece is constructed of solid squared stock iron.
Wrought Iron
Ironwork Log Basket An unusual piece with tolewear decoration
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Ironwork Log Basket An unusual piece with tolewear decoration, the back of the basket is high and the base is curved to hold logs. The Basket is 22” high, 16” wide and 10” deep TWE139
Iron
Solid Brass Round Kettle Stand Trivet Fireplace Footman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A cast brass Fireplace footman. The unusual round stand, was originally used by a fireplace as a kettle or pot stand throughout the 18th and 19th Century.
Brass
Unusual antique Victorian quality walnut and brass coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique Victorian quality walnut and brass coal box having a quality antique Victorian coal box with fantastic brass decoration with a brass carrying handle to the top with t...
Brass
Unusual Arts and Crafts Dark Pine Purdonium, Coal Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual Arts and Crafts Dark Pine Purdonium, Coal Box This is an unusual design, the Purdonium has a fall panel on the front, which has several decorative brass fittings The front o...
Pine
Post Modern Swedish Ironwork Log Tidy and Tools An unusual piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Post Modern Swedish Ironwork Log Tidy and Tools An unusual piece made in iron with a modern look, the tall log carrier is open at both back and front it has 2 storage tiers to hold...
Iron
$2,404Sale Price|20% Off
Unusual and Rare Quality Antique Regency Brass Fender with Original Fire Irons
Located in Suffolk, GB
A striking and practical piece, ideal for a traditional fireplace setting and a fine addition to a Georgian or Regency interior.
Brass
$801Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools Set, Solid Brass, Georgian Style, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very unusual set of fireplace tools. Solid brass. 19th Century.
Brass
A Very Heavy Quality Iron Fire Guard This is an unusual Fireguard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Heavy Quality Iron Fire Guard This is an unusual Fireguard, the guard is made in Steel, with a very heavy mesh infill to enclose the fire The guard is in good condition and ...
Steel
An Unusual English Ebonized Painted Metal Coal Bin with Chinoiserie Decoration
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and unusual English ebonized painted metal octagonal covered coal bin with chinoiserie decoration; by the Coalbrookdale Foundry, Telford, England; the octagonal hinged lid wit...
Unusual Octagonal Mid Century Log Holder in Wrought Iron ca. 1950's
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Unusual octagonal form, nice usable scale, good clean, ready to use condition, recently repainted black. Most MCM log holders are circular in form, this model is not often seen on th...
Wrought Iron
An Unusual 19th Century Serpentine Form Brass & Iron Trivet, England, Circa 1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A most unusual form, showing a serpentine shaped iron platform fastened to a conforming substantial brass base, raised overall upon squared rear supports and cabriole front supports.
Brass, Iron
Silvered and Gilt Bronze Antique French Fireplace Fender in the Neo-Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
This stunning antique French fireplace is unusual for its stylistic fusion, which combines motifs from a range of different design periods.
Bronze
19th Century English Stone Mantel Surround with Double Columns
Located in London, GB
An unusual English limestone fireplace with a Gothic influence.
Limestone
Victorian Stained Mahogany Reclaimed Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-19th century Victorian mahogany reclaimed fire surround with a handsome stained finish. This antique fireplace features an unusual geometric design with scrolling corbels to ea...
Mahogany
Antique Brass Repousse Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual brass fireplace insert featuring dragons and and a gentleman in 19th century dress, possibly Bach.
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Arguably its most notable detail is the figure to the frieze, centring around a side profile of Minerva, the Roman Goddess of War. An interesting and unusual piece, this reclaimed fi...
Terracotta
Reclaimed Victorian Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Characterised by its unusual shape, this antique fireplace exudes elegance with its dog leg profile and sweeping jambs, making a sophisticated addition to interiors traditional and c...
Wood, Oak
Unusual 19th Century, French XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual and nicely carved 19th century (circa 1840) French XVI style Carrara marble fireplace.
Carrara Marble
$6,038
Shaped Oak Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An unusual, shaped oak fireplace. The frieze with carved shell to centre and floral embellishments to ends.
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice and unusual shaped French Louis XV fireplace. Executed in beautiful warm bi colored limestone, this lovely decorative mantel adds true style and French class to any inter...
Limestone
English Marble Bolection Fireplace in Bruno Marquina
Located in London, GB
An unusual Queen Anne style moulded fireplace in Bruno Marquina marble.
Marble
Early 19th Century Pine Fireplace Featuring Aesop's Fable
Located in London, GB
A good quality and unusual early 19th century pine fireplace. The carved centre plaque depicting the Aesop's fable of "The Dog and Its Reflection."
Pine
$1,864Sale Price|40% Off
Mahogany Fireplace Screen 19th Century Antique American Sheraton circa 1830
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Camden, ME
Unusual American mahogany extendable fireplace screen in the style of Thomas Sheraton.
Mahogany
Large French Modern Brass and Smoked Glass Mirror
By Alain Delon, Pierre Cardin, Maria Pergay, Roche Bobois, Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
Our French Maison Jansen style brass mirror would work great in an entrance hall above a console table, commode, credenza or over a fireplace. This unusual mirror can be displayed ei...
Brass
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