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Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Period: 19th Century
19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880, very scarce andirons depicting Massasoit, the Sachem of the Wampanoag Con...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century copper cooking pot, Cauldron This is a lovely early cooking pot, it has been made in hand beaten copper The pot is wider at the bas...
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1820s Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper

19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron
19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron

19th Century Copper Cooking Pot, Cauldron

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare 19th century cast iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880, thought to be an image of the Wampanoag Sachem Massasoit (1581 - 1661), earl...
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1880s American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880
19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Cast Iron Native American Andirons, circa 1880

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons
Located in Savannah, GA
Rare small size pair of wrought iron Christmas tree shaped firedog andirons with decorative brass finials. See measurements below.
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1820s Unknown Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons
19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons

19th Century Wrought Iron and Brass Firedog Andirons

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Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of large cast iron andirons in the form of Tweedleddee and Tweedledum, late 19th century.
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1870s English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons
Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons

Late 19th century Pair of Cast Iron Andirons

H 21.5 in W 10.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of gothic andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons
Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons

Pair of Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons

H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 15.36 in
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned and gilded, with strong ring turnings. The top is capped with zinc and still bears i...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Zinc

19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign

19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign

H 16.75 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair American 20th Century Brass Eagle Head and Cast Iron Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of American 20th century cast iron andirons with brass eagle head finials on centered columns.  
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20th Century Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair American 20th Century Brass Eagle Head and Cast Iron Andirons
Pair American 20th Century Brass Eagle Head and Cast Iron Andirons

Pair American 20th Century Brass Eagle Head and Cast Iron Andirons

H 19 in W 9 in D 18 in
19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron and brass fire dogs or andirons Blacked iron with polished brass finials. Salvaged from a London Victorian Town house.
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons
19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons

19th Century Cast Iron And Brass Fire Dogs or Andirons

H 19.5 in W 8.5 in D 16.5 in
Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century brass bell was once used to either call students to class or family and workers to the dinner table. Due to the substantive density of the bell along with its origi...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell
Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell

Monumental 19th Century Brass School Dinner Bell

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron fireplace mantlepiece. Recently Salvaged from a London Town house and fully restored in a traditional beautiful burnished finish. ...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 50 in W 62 in D 8 in
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th century cast iron tiled fireplace combination fireplace. Late Victorian fireplace complete with canopy, front bars, hood in a highlight burnished...
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19th Century British Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

H 52.5 in W 46.5 in D 10 in
19th Century Dutch Copper Log Holder, Log Bin
Located in Amerongen, NL
Dutch Napoleon III period 19th century copper log holder, log bin
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19th Century Dutch Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Copper

19th Century Dutch Copper Log Holder, Log Bin
19th Century Dutch Copper Log Holder, Log Bin

19th Century Dutch Copper Log Holder, Log Bin

H 11.82 in W 16.34 in D 14.97 in
19th Century English Copper Log Bucket
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English polished copper cauldron having lipped rim and rivetted seam to side and base. Now useful next to a fireplace for logs. firewood, kindling, log holder
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

19th Century English Copper Log Bucket

19th Century English Copper Log Bucket

H 12 in Dm 17.5 in
19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in England circa 1880. Burnished relief to the decorative hood showing boy face & foliage, bars and patterned trim with blackened finish to fire back and outer areas. Recently salvaged from a London city town house and refinished to its former glory. Original ceramic glazed lily tiles...
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19th Century English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 12 in
19th Century Large Copper Coal Scuttle with Handle
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th century copper coal scuttle measuring 17" in width, 11" in dpeth and 16" in height with handle.
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

19th Century Large Copper Coal Scuttle with Handle
19th Century Large Copper Coal Scuttle with Handle

19th Century Large Copper Coal Scuttle with Handle

H 11 in W 17 in D 11 in
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19th Century American Folk Art Bull Andirons
By Morgan Colt
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century American Folk Art Bull Andirons, American, circa 19th century. They retain their warm original patina. Legs are bent as seen from decades of...
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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century American Folk Art Bull Andirons
19th Century American Folk Art Bull Andirons

19th Century American Folk Art Bull Andirons

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 22 in
Antique Copper and Wire Mesh Fire Guard English, 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great looking and very useful wire mesh fire guard with a polished copper top edge. Very good condition. No breaks to the wire. Perfect for a rustic interior.   
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Late 19th Century English Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper, Wire

Antique Copper and Wire Mesh Fire Guard English, 19th Century
Antique Copper and Wire Mesh Fire Guard English, 19th Century

Antique Copper and Wire Mesh Fire Guard English, 19th Century

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H 27.5 in W 50 in D 12 in
Antique American Fireboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Paint decorated fire board composed of two mustard painted diagonally designed beadboard panels with applied green painted carved foilage elements within a...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wood

Antique American Fireboard
Antique American Fireboard

Antique American Fireboard

H 34 in W 36 in D 2 in
Large 19th Copper Firewood Cauldron
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large two handle copper cauldron, perfect for firewood.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper

Large 19th Copper Firewood Cauldron
Large 19th Copper Firewood Cauldron

Large 19th Copper Firewood Cauldron

H 18 in W 24.75 in D 1 in
A 19th century Dutch Fire Bucket
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century Dutch hot coal bucket made of turned and ebonised fruitwood.
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1850s Dutch Antique Folk Art Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

A 19th century Dutch Fire Bucket
A 19th century Dutch Fire Bucket

A 19th century Dutch Fire Bucket

H 13.39 in

Folk Art fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $248 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $714.

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