Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
Spanish Gothic Style Dragon Motif Fireplace Tools Set Stand, Black Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron five-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation and dragon motifs, wrought iron. Spain, 1920s-1930s.
This sculptural tools set hangs on a tri...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Gothic Style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Arms Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic fireback reproduction. With decorations in the style of the early days of casting firebacks. 20th century.
The fireback has a black / pewter color. The fireback is in ...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century French Wrought Iron Decorative Fireplace Screen with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-forged in France circa 1960, this elegant vintage screen features a scrolling wrought iron frame centered by a boldly stylized fleur-de-lis motif. The symmetrical design is comp...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Spanish Gothic Revival Fireplace Tools Stand in Wrought Iron with Dragon Motif
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and original gold leaf gilt finishing. Spain, 1920s-1930s.
This sculptural tool...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Fireplace Tools Stand in Gilt Iron with Dragon Motif, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand forged iron four-piece fireplace tools set stand with scrolls ornamentation, dragon motif and gilt patinated finish. Spain, 1940s.
This sculptural tools set hangs on a t...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,466 Sale Price
20% Off
Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic Style German fireback with a religious theme.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color with stove polish at no ...
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20th Century German Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
16th - 17th Century German Gothic 'Joab and Abner' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th - 17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting Joab and Abner.
After King Saul’s death, his army commander Abner supported Saul’s son Ish-bosheth as king over Israel, w...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Spanish Medieval Double Planter Jardinière, Gilt Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand Forged Double Floor Planter, Gold leaf, gilt iron, Spain, 1940s.
Rare find.
One of a kind double plant iron stand entirely made by hand. This planter features two basket planter...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf, Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Fleur-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this unique antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Hand forged in southwest France circa 1950 in Gothic style, the "Serviteur" sits on four folded legs ending with small feet over a twisted stem. The set includes four tools including a shovel, tongs, brush and poker. The free standing...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th Century Gothic Period Fireback / Backsplash with Unknown Coat of Arms
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 16th-century French Gothic fireback features an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Gothic fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons with Double Bars, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of Gothic wrought Iron andirons has iron shells used as a bar holders. They are French, 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,402 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage French Gothic Wrought Iron "Serviteur" Fireplace Tool Set, Five Pieces
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage French Gothic fireplace tool set, known as a Serviteur, was crafted in wrought iron during the mid-20th century. Substantial in both scale and weight at 46 pounds, the s...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Forged Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rack and pinions andirons are made of forged wrought iron. They are French, from 19th century.
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1880s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic Style Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket. Made of cast iron as well as wrought iron.
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1940s Vintage Antelope Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Style of Edouard Schenck
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools set with Stylized Antelope Edouard Schenck Style
Crafted with elegance and functionality, ...
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th c. Square Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Wrought iron Gothic fire grate, gorgeous patina.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook
This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
This is heavy hand Forged Iron Log Grate is supported on a Pair of Iron Andirons
The Grate is in very good but used condition and it is very heavy and would look superb in an open or Inglenook fire place
The Andirons and Grate...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gothic wrought iron manor house fire tool companion set
The stand is very large and heavy, it dates from the early 19th century and comes from a Brittany Manor House
Thi...
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Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Gothic Wrought Iron Five-Piece Fireplace Tool Set on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Crafted circa 2000, the Gothic style "Serviteur" sits on four curved leg...
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Early 2000s American Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century German 'John the Baptist' Fireback in Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 20th century German Gothic Style fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no ext...
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20th Century German Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Petite Polished Cast Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
A decorative cast iron fire grate. The legs with beading, foliage, and fruit throughout, surmounted by flamed finals. Plain iron back behind. Modern.
Sizes:
Width at front 555 mm...
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Late 20th Century Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 17th or early 18th century French Gothic period fire grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The condition of the basket is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash, Gothic Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century Gothic style fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fire...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Very Large Pair of Polished Steel Andirons in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
A very large pair of polished steel firedogs in the Gothic manner. The arched feet with scrollwork below, the shafts with dragon's heads and figure, surmounted by mulling top of crow...
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Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
17th Century German 'Lot and Daughters' Stove Plate / Backsplash, Gothic Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Gothic Period German stove plate depicting Lot and his daughters.
The stove plate is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it ...
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17th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Mid 19th Century Gothic Style Antique Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A mid 19th century (circa 1860) Gothic style steel firegrate. The horseshoe shaped dogs with scrolls and foliage surmounted by brass enrichment and knolled shaped finials. The cast f...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
Antique Gothic Style Hob Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Victorian era Gothic style hob grate dating from circa 1830 and unusually decorated with castellations and quatrefoils. Finished in black graphite polish, this antique cast iron hob grate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks. They are in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass and Steel English Register Grate
Located in London, GB
An English steel register grate. The pierced fret of Gothic style, panelled frame with steel bars surmounted by finials.
N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time, please enquir...
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Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Brass
Antique Gothic Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual late 19th century antique gothic style fire grate, reclaimed from a property in Sussex. Pairing function with form, this fire grate is a striking piece for any setting, de...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron
16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th-17th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The con...
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Early 17th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century Neo-Gothic Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English polished cast iron fire grate in the Gothic style. The shaped feet surmounted by fleur-de-lys finials, the large burning area with cast iron back behind dated ...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
An Unusual English Antique Coal Box.
Located in London, GB
An unusual English antique coal box. This antique coal box/scuttle is made in steel and dates from around 1900. The coal box is very well made and is ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th/20th Century Gothic style German fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 20th Century German Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Gothic Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French 'Gothic Arms' fireback or backsplash with Gothic Style design. Constructed from cast iron, it showcases a brown patina, with the option to be refinished to black ...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, n...
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16th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large French Gothic Firedogs or Andirons, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century French Gothic andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons have bull's heads and spit hooks.
These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France. This dates from the t...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
The total width at the front of the grat...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Gothic style fire dogs made of cast iron. With spit hooks to grill food and a cup to keep drinks or soup warm. This type of andirons are also called cupdogs. 20th century.
T...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
$477 / set
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German Gothic fireback from the early days of casting firebacks. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
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16th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gothic Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Gothic Style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in good condition and is fully functional. The total width of the fr...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
15th century French Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully cast iron as well as wrought iron. The total width of the front of the grate is 66.5 cm (2...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
17th Century German 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century German Gothic fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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17th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
The total width at the front of the grate is 81...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century German gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina.
This product weighs more tha...
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16th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
16th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity...
Category
16th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
17th-18th Century Large Gothic Style Firedogs or Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century, French Gothic style fire dogs made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill food. These French andirons are called 'landiers' in France.
The condit...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Beautiful French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a recently forged grate. Made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte".
This used to be one of the sides of an antique stove made from several decorated firebacks.
B...
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16th Century European Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in the 1800s in the Medieval style, this robust French iron fireback features thick horizontal, lapped plates that comprise the fireplace accessory. The fireback is roughly rect...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Iron
Dutch Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Gothic fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The fire grate has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
17th-18th Century French Gothic Firedogs, Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Gothic fire dogs made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
German Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th - 20th Century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition a...
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Early 20th Century German Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th century French fireplace trammel made of wrought iron.
The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pots and the fire. The height is the l...
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Saint Peter Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Saint Peter with the key to the gate of heaven. German Gothic period fireback. Made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no...
Category
17th Century German Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Medieval fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom 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 $321 and tops out at $14,506 while the average work can sell for $1,463.
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