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
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
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
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
Important Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers Andirons with Deer Heads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, rare, interesting and important pair of landiers andirons is made of wrought iron. They are decorated with witwith delicate deer heads. This is a French work. 19th ce...
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1980s French Vintage Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,358 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large Heavy Iron Andirons, Fire Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Heavy Iron Andirons, Fire Grate
This is a very Large pair of French andirons, we have matched them with a fire grate which is much smaller than the original ones and this...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Brass Fire Tool Stand Attributed to Oscar Bach
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rare brass fireplace tool stand with a candle holder featuring an intricate repoussé coat of arms with five cherubs each having a fire too...
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Early 20th Century American Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Wrought Iron Landiers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of landiers is made of wrought Iron. This is a very nice and fine French worl. 17th Century
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17th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
$1,849 Sale Price
36% Off
French Gothic Style 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback / Backspash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Gothic style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a pediment.
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since ant...
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20th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Andirons Representing an Evangelist, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of cast iron andirons represents an Evangelist. They are French, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
$1,185 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andiron is made of wrought Iron. This is a French work. Circa 18th Century.
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1780s French Antique 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
17-18th C. Andirons In The Gothic Manner
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A tall pair wrought iron andirons from the 17-18 th century.
Gothic period.
One front ring is missing.
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
17th Century French Gothic Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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
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...
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17th Century German 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
Victorian Gothic Carved Oak Green Man Coal or Log Box
Located in Godshill, 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
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
Large Pair of French Brass Andirons, Fire Dogs or Chenets
Located in Godshill, 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
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
$2,323 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andiron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Andirons with Grate
These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andirons, they come with a curved log grate, the grate sits on the andirons and has a good airflow
The Andiro...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Set of Arts and Crafts Gothic Fireside Tools
This is a long handled set on its own pair of matching andirons, there is a shovel, tongs, and poker, the handles have a gothic...
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1880s Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Heavy Folding Wrought Iron Fire Guard for Inglenook Fireplace
Located in Godshill, 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
Pair of important wrought iron landiers. French work in the Gothic Style. C 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This tall pair of gothic style wrought iron andirons are also called landiers because of the shape of the top parts that where used to have water or soup boiling on receipt near the ...
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1880s French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on a broad front foot with a chunky gothic look
The And...
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Early 1800s Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Gothic Iron Andirons with Guardians
This is a Heavy pair of Antique Andirons, they are made in iron, and stand on an upward curving foot each has a female figure
Th...
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19th Century 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
Very Heavy Pair of 19th Century Iron Andirons or Fire Dogs
Located in Godshill, 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
Large 19th Century Inglenook Andirons and Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large 19th Century Inglenook Andirons and Grate
These are heavy hand Forged Iron Andirons, they come with a brand new state of the art grate sutable for both coal or logs, the grate...
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19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Hanging Iron Fireplace Accessory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French hanging iron fireplace accessory from the 18th century. This fabulous antique fireplace accessory piece from France, when hu...
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18th Century French Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, 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...
Category
20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Polished Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
An understated burnish steel fire grate. Shown in antiqued finished, but also available in clean steel finish. Reproduction.
N.B. May be subject to an extended lead time.
Measures...
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Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
$3,020
Very Large Early 19th Century French Fire Grate Set on Iron Andirons
Located in Godshill, 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
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
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
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel, Brass
An Understated Burnish Steel Firegrate
Located in London, GB
An understated burnish steel fire grate. Shown in antiqued finished, but also available in clean steel finish. Reproduction. N.B. May be subject to an ...
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Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
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
17th Century Style Pair of Gothic Serpent Andirons
Located in London, GB
A large pair of iron 17th century style Gothic serpent andirons with rope twist,
English made circa 1920-1930
Measure: Overall height 36" 91 cm
...
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17th Century English Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
$1,610 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Mid 19th Century Polished Cast Iron Gothic Style Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A substantial mid 19th century polished cast iron Gothic style firegrate, with twisted design to firedogs and centre bar.
Width At Front: 895 mm 35 ¼"
Width At Back: 510 mm ...
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Polished Steel Firegrate with Upright Bars
Located in London, GB
An understated burnish steel firegrate with upright bars to centre. Shown in antiqued finished, but also available in clean steel finish. Reproduction.
N...
Category
Late 20th Century English Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
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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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