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Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Lucite and Chrome
Located in New York, NY
This minimal and well composed Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Lucite and Chrome originates from the United States, Circa 1970. They feature beautifully polished handles in so...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brushed Brass and Black Enamel
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brushed Brass and Black Enamel originates from the United States during the 20th Century. Features three tools resting on a rectuangular b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Enamel

Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons. Modernist Curled Form with Sphere Top c1940's
Located in Chicago, IL
Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons. Modernist style with a curled form and sphere tops. hard to pinpoint when they were made, but they seem to have a bit of that French 40's style about...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Fireplace Tool Set, 20th Century, comprising: stand, broom, shovel, and poker. 30" H x 6" W x 6" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

Faux bamboo giltwood French decorative firescreen 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Highly decorative, this decorative firescreen adds a touch of glam and femininity to a contemporary study, living room, or bedroom. The giltwood structure, carved as bamboo with the ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Fabric, Bamboo

Alessandro Albrizzi Modernist Chrome Fire Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Sculptural Chrome Fireplace Tools, designed by Alessandro Albrizzi, American, circa 1970s. They are constructed of chromed metal with a slate base. Fire tools.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Slate, Metal

High Style Art Deco Modernist Copper and Iron Firedogs / Andirons , Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1930's custom made "S" shaped Art Deco copper Andiron pair featuring a decorative coppers pillars with long iron stands. Perfect for the Modernist fireplace matching with bo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper

WMF Modernist Leather Trimmed Fireplace Tools
Located in North Miami, FL
WMF modernist chrome and saddle leather trimmed fireplace tools (tongs, ash sweep, poker and shovel on stand). All pieces marked WMF. Provenance: property of prominent family in O...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Lovely Round Cast Iron Fireplace Tool, 1950s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The tools are about 55cm long.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Brass

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Bronze Fireplace Tool Set Danny Alessandro
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern 5 piece polished bronze / brass fireplace tool set in the manner of Danny Alessandro, by Stone Manufacturing Company Dimensions: H- 31.5".
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Bronze

Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Quality Mid Century Modern Brass Fireplace Tools
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Modernist Chrome Fireplace Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Modernist Fireplace Tools, France, circa 1960s. Fire tools.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal

Pair of Brass Andirons Modern Deco Arts & Crafts
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall cast brass brass Mid-Century Modern andirons.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Forged Iron Firetools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mexican forged iron firetools consisting of a shovel, poker, fork, and holder, circa 1970s. Firetool holder itself is ornate with a decorative foot and back including a partial desig...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Brass Firetools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive modernist set including solid brass holder and four firetools in wrought iron with inset brass handles. Nice condition for its age with minor wear to the brass holder.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

1950s Los Angeles Tripod Vessel Candy Bowl Incense by Albert Mfg like Stan Hawk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare footed petite poolside Barbecue Salesmans Sample/Model or promotional Ashtray, Candy Dish or Incense Bowl made by Albert Manufacturing of Los Angeles California. We have source vintage 1950s rubber glides for the bowl see last pics, these will be included. This is almost identical to a design by Stan Hawk...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel

Folding Brass Fire Guard, Spark Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Folding Brass Fire Guard, Spark Guard This very useful spark guard has a brass frame and a fine mesh infill, it has the added advantage that it folds flat for storage, and when ope...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Selection of Magazine Racks or Log Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of magazine racks or log holders, circa 19th century to 1950s. They are: 1) Italian gilt metal faux bamboo magazine rack, circa 1950s, seen at the top left. It measures: 1...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper, Metal

Wrought Iron and Brass Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four piece set of Mid-Century Modern, fireplace tools features looped wrought iron frame and tools with brass inserts. The tools are in great condition showing very little use.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Modernist Log Holder in Matte Black Powder Coat Finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern design wrought iron newspaper, magazine or fireplace log holder. Powder coated in matte black finish. Rack does fold up for shipping. Measures 26 wide, 24 deep, 14 tall when o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of modernist cast iron and wrought iron andirons. French work. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of "Belt" andiron is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Cast Iron and Wrought Iron Andirons by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist andirons is made of cast iron and wrought iron. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of andirons is made of wrought iron and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sleek Nickel and Iron Fire Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sleek Nickel and Iron Fire Tools, in the manner of Samuel Marx or Mel Bogart, American, circa 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Metal

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of modernist andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Belt Andirons, French Work, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of unusual belt andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Wrought Iron Belt Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons representing a belt is made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lacquered Metal Design Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design fireplace tools are made of lacquered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Modernist Donald Deskey Andirons and Tools
Located in Water Mill, NY
Iron and brass andirons and tools by Donald Deskey for Bennett.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Modernist Steel and Wrought Iron Flame Andirons, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of modernist flame andirons is made of steel and wrought iron. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wrought iron andirons are very elegant and made of a very good quality. It is a french work, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons, French
$2,373 Sale Price / set
20% Off
George Nelson Style Original and Vintage Wall Mounted Fireplace Tools
Located in North Miami, FL
Directional fireplace tool set on wall-mounted bracket. Rare!  
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Petite Blackened Steel Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Five piece set of fireplace tools with stand. The set features five tools with cylindrical blackened steel base. All elements have cane wrapped handles. Dimensions 7.5" diameter x 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel

George Nelson Cast Iron Fire Starter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, cast iron, fire starter by George Nelson for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair of Andirons with Hammered Texture and Cannonball Crown
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome pair of mid-20th Century hammered texture andirons. The andirons are in traditional form with the hourglass body balanced on elegantly curved legs. A round cannonball shape ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Colonial 1930s Magazine Basket
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless French indochine basket for magazines, firewood or objects. The piece is composed of solid teak that has been tongue and groo...
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Mid-20th Century Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Whimsical Set Brass Iron Stylized Dog Fire Tools Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Whimsical set of stylized brass dog handled fire tools from the Mid-Century.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Lucite and Chrome Fireplace Tool Set by Albrizzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modernist set of fireplace tools attributed to Alessandro Albrizzi and Danny Alessandro feature a clear Lucite and polished chrome holder with polished chrome and black resin tools.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Architectural Brass and Steel Andirons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stunning, modernist, architectural andirons in the style of Karl Springer features three graduated, solid brass, hexagonal columns on solid steel bases.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A three piece set of black wrought iron fireplace tools with stand, in the style of Luther Conover. The set features three tools with curved handles and comes with a matching stand. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Two French Mid-Century Wrought Iron Fire Screens Attributed to Gilbert Poillerat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Firescreens attributed to French master iron worker, Gilbert Poillerat. The screens are delicately fabricated with a sober, linear fram...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Vintage Set of Fireplace Wall Hanging Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage set of fireplace wall hanging tools. Attributed to Arthur Umanoff. In the manner of Jens Quistgaard and Paul McCobb.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Fire Guard by Donald Deskey for Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural fire guard in iron and brass having a flaring tapered form, floating on two angled legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Brass

Leather and Chrome Campaign Style Magazine or Log Holder by Albrizzi
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Leather and chrome Campaign style magazine/log holder by Albrizzi.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Irving Harper Fire Starter by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Irving Harper under George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller c. 1950s, USA. The footed cast iron pot features a coiled-handle and white firing stone that shows minimal ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Fireplace Tools Set Danny Alessandro Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful fireplace tools three pieces set in the Danny Alessandro style. Made of brass, chrome, steel, and lucite. It is in original vintage condition. It has some scratches in the ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Fireplace Tools Set Danny Alessandro Style
Fireplace Tools Set Danny Alessandro Style
$1,520 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Chrome Fire Tool Set with Lucite Handles
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Set of chrome fire tool set with Lucite handles.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Set of Brass Handle Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three piece set of fireplace tools with stand. The set features three tools with brass handles and stand with half circle mount. All elements are made of blackened iron. This moderni...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Brass

Log Holder in Bamboo, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Log holder in bamboo circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bamboo

1965, Richard Wolthekker for Faber, Model Faber 2000, Stove in Mat-Chrome Black
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Fireplace Surround and Fire Tools by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual, architectural, well scaled and finely rendered fireplace surround in lacquered brass and iron having discrete slots from which the accompanying fire tools are suspended.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stainless Fireplace Tools from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four (4) machined brushed steel fire tools with squared handles. Mid-Century Modern styling.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Chrome and Metal Fireplace Screen
Located in New York, NY
A chrome fireplace screen with metal mesh. Central panel and two collapsible lateral panels. Curtain-style mesh.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Metal Fireplace Screen
Chrome and Metal Fireplace Screen
$2,062 Sale Price
44% Off

Mid-century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, steel and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplace tools and chimney pots, popular names associated with this style include Bennett Co., Donald Deskey, and Alessandro Albrizzi. 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 $600 and tops out at $7,800 while the average work can sell for $3,650.

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