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
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
French Gothic Period 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash, 16th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th - 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Beautiful French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th century French Gothic fire grate with period andirons and a newly 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 Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Large 19th Century Inglenook Fire Grate on Andirons
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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 Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers. French. 18th century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare pair of landiers is made of wrought iron. This is a very old and fine work. The iron is twisted on top and there is a "cremaillere" as we say in French. This ...
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1750s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron with rack. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. These firedogs are decorated with foliage and scrolls. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Medieval Double Planter Jardinière in 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
19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Bronze Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this unique antique fireplace tool set next to your mantel. Hand forged in southwest France circa 1870 in Gothic style, the "Serviteur" sits on three curved legs the end with a decorative twist, with one straight leg that makes it easy to push up against a firelplace. The set includes four tools with heavy bronze handles including a shovel, tongs and broom in excellent condition. The free standing pedestal is dressed at the top with a round bronze pediment...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
An English Firescreen in The Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
An unusual wrought iron fireguard in the Gothic style. The arched feet surmounted by heavy chainmail mesh and finials above. English, 19th century. Could be polished if required.
Ad...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Spiral Twist 56" Fireplace Mantel Fender Surround. Item features twisted finials, vintage scrolling central design,...
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Early 1900s Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 19th Century Victorian Gothic Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Large and rare Victorian Gothic fireplace insert produced by the Coalbrookdale foundry. A simple frame borders larger than average runs of 8 inch square tiles of bamboo canes with Squash plants growing around them, the plant bearing fruit. Tiles produced by Minton Hollins...
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1870s Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
This is a Very Heavy pair of Andirons and they are made of cast iron
The Andirons are 15” high, 14” long and are 8.5...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Gothic Style fireback.
The fireback is made of wrought iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pew...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
19th Century French Gothic Iron and Mesh Double-Door Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant and ornate antique iron screen. Forged in France circa 1880, the freestanding wrought iron piece with arched top stands on small front f...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Gothic 'Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 16th - 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th - 17th Century fireback with a Gothic decoration. This fireback is of the earliest forms of firebacks with Primitive forms of religious mot...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Victorian Gothic Floral Motif Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass floral motif fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful floral motifs. The spade is engraved with floral design, matc...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gothic Brass Ball and Eagle Claw Motif Fire Companion Set
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass ball eagle claw fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful ball and eagle claw motif. The s...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 17th century French Gothic fireplace grate. The grate is made of wrought iron. It is in a good condition and fully functional.
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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, NL
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
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Gothic carved oak green man coal or log box
This is an unusual design, the Purdonium is carved in the Gothic Oak Style, with a geometric panel on the top and the handle on the fall front is carved with the face of the Green Man with a huge shell...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Oak
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
17th Century German 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large pair of French brass andirons, fire dogs or chenets
This is a Large globe shaped pair of Brass Andirons they are decorated with Gothic faces in the centre of the large scrol...
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Late 19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
German Gothic Style 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Pair of Important French Gothic Cast Iron Fireplace Chenets, 16th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
These important Gothic cast iron fireplace chenets are close to 500 years old. Sometimes called fire dogs or andirons, chenets are fireplace accessories designed to elevate firewood....
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16th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique Fire Grate / Basket, 17th Century Dutch
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large, rare and well used Dutch iron fire grate. These amazingly crafted grate are a pleasure to have in you hearth and ae perfect for a real large log fire.
We have replaced th...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Chillerton, 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
Victorian Gothic Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful motifs and design. The spade is engraved...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Victorian Gothic Floral Motif Fire Companion Set, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
A stunning antique Victorian Gothic brass floral motif fire companion set. The superb set is solid brass, with beautiful floral motifs. The spade is engraved with floral design, matc...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Dutch Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique Pair of 1890s English Chimney Pots Lovely Patina Industrial Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of 1890s English chimney pots with great original patina. I use them as planters as you can see by the picture. I put a terra-cotta saucer on the bottom of each pot and p...
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1890s English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Terracotta
French Gothic Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 15th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Heavy Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy folding wrought iron fire guard for inglenook fireplace
This is a heavy folding fireguard, it would suit a traditional Inglenook fireplace or ...
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Early 20th Century Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Very Large Early 19th Century French Fire Grate Set on Iron Andirons
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very large early 19th century French fire grate set on iron andirons
This is a very large fire grate set on tall bowl Andirons, they are Blacksmith...
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Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gothic Style Fire Tools
Located in Southall, GB
A 19th century set of Gothic Style fire tools handmade with decorative weaved handles. On original gothic stand, complete with fire tongs, shovel, brush and poker.
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
16th-17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
French Gothic Wrought Iron Manor House Fire Tool Companion Set
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Three-Panel Fireplace Screen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant arched screen. Forged in France, circa 1970, the freestanding hand forged screen features three panels with heavy scroll work decor; it is further embellished by a protective metal mesh screen...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
17th-18th Century French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
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Wrought Iron
Neo-Gothic Style Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A delicate cast iron firegrate in the neo-Gothic taste. The shaped paw feet with four leaf clover motif above. The cast iron back plate with nicely cas...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A 19th century cast iron hob grate in the Gothic style. The burning area with rosette pattern and cast spandrels below. Decorative wreath motif to back. English, 19th century.
Width...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Small Gothic Style Wrought Iron Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A small Gothic style wrought iron firegrate. The turned feet surmounted by shaped front bars and finials. Shaped cast iron fireback behind with scrollwork behind. English, 20th centu...
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20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neo Gothic Steel Firedogs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century (dated 1861) neo-Gothic polished cast iron firedogs, with heraldic masks, horseshoe shaped bases, and orb finial tops. Scrolled backbars.
Measures: Height: 690 ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
English Hob Grate with Greek Key to Fret
Located in London, GB
A good quality English hob grate in the Gothic taste. The shaped front area with Greek key fret below. Half polish finish.
Width At Front: 770 mm 30 ⅜"...
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18th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Small Pair of Andirons in the Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of English polished wrought iron firedogs in the Gothic style. 20th century. (Back bars could be extended if required).
Measures: Height: 395 mm 15 ½"
Width: 230 mm 9"
De...
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20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
English Steel Firebasket in the Gothic Manner
Located in London, GB
An English polished cast iron firegrate. The legs and front bars of architectural form sympathetic to the Gothic style throughout, the cast iron back plate...
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18th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
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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