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Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Color:  Gray
Custom Modernist Polished Brass & Tempered Glass Fire Screen by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This custom modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State exclusively for High Style Deco. It features a frameless pane of ½" thick tempered glass mounted on a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Modernist Brushed & Polished Nickel Four Piece Fire Tool Set by High Style Deco
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional custom four-piece fire tool set consists of a stoker, shovel, brush and log holder with polished nickel handles and brushed nickel rods, neatly suspended from a poli...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Nickel

Modernist Custom-Made Fire Screen in Brushed Brass with Iron Mesh Grill
Located in New York, NY
This stunning modernist fire screen was custom made by artisans in New York State. It features an austere square body in brushed brass, with rectangular feet in the same material and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Signed Stainless Steel Fireplace Set by Jean-Paul Créations, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique, modern stainless steel fireplace set includes a pair of flame-shaped signed andirons and a signed log rack. Very good vintage condition. This set will ship from France a...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Modern Chrome Fire Tools by Maison Charles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sharp looking chrome fireplace tool set by Maison Charles. The set is comprised of four pieces - a brush, poker and shovel that hang on a stand with a hexagonal base.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

French Modernist Firedogs or Andirons, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century English andirons made of wrought iron. The style is Modernist. The condition is good.  
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20th Century British Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Modernist Four-Piece Polished Nickel Fire Tool Set with Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist four-piece fire tool set in polished nickel and polished brass was custom crafted by artisans in New York State exclusively for us. It features rectangular sol...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Modern Mixed Metal Chrome Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
Modern mixed metal chrome and brass fireplace tool set comprising a stand, tongs, brush and shovel. Dealer: S138XX.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Apollo" in Brass and Fireproof Glass, by Anaktae
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Apollo" in solid oxidized brass base, with cutout pattern and extra clear fireproof glass. The screen is standing on a solid brass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Danny Alessandro Modernist Firetools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of polished steel firetools with open brass ring finials and brass base plate. Professionally polished.
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20th Century American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Nickel and Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This custom chic modernist four-piece fire tool set consists of a shovel, brush, poker and log holder. Each piece hangs neatly on a T-frame by the square polished brass handle. Ask f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Three Piece Lucite & Chrome Fireplace Set Tools
Located in Toledo, OH
Three piece Mid-Century Modern Lucite fireplace set. Shovel, broom and poker sit atop a chrome frame. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 10" diameter at base x 31" H.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Lucite

DeCastelli Cohiba Slim 142 Pot in Stainless Steel by R & D De Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pure cylindrical shape comes in De Castelli metals and finishes for a series of cachepots with abounding stage presence. In their linear simplicity, these objects become landmarks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel

DeCastelli Cohiba Slim 82 Pot in Stainless Steel by R & D De Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pure cylindrical shape comes in De Castelli metals and finishes for a series of cachepots with abounding stage presence. In their linear simplicity, these objects become landmarks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel

Polish Brass and Chrome Fireplace Set in the Manner of Maison Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970’s fireplace set in the manner of Maison Charles. The set consists of fireplaces tools and a solid polish brass screen. Measurements: Screen-33.25” high, 37.25...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Chrome

DeCastelli Cohiba Slim 122 Pot in Stainless Steel by R & D De Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pure cylindrical shape comes in De Castelli metals and finishes for a series of cachepots with abounding stage presence. In their linear simplicity, these objects become landmarks ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chrome Fireplace Tool, Andirons and Fire-Screen by Maison Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare polish chrome French fireplace set designed by Maison Charles in the 1970s. The set consists of fireplace tool set, andirons, gas key and fireplace screen. The fireplace scree...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Chrome

Modern Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1870s American Antique Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal

Danny Alessandro Fireplace Tools in Lucite and Chrome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chic fireplace tools in polished chrome and Lucite by Danny Alessandro NYC 1970s acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Chrome

English Modernist Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
English modernist fireplace basket or fire basket. The fireplace grate is made of wrought iron. 20th century. The condition of the grate is good. ...
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20th Century British Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chrome and Brass Fireplace Tools by Maison Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970s French chrome and brass fireplace tools by Maison Charles. Dimensions: 31.5” high 6”deep and 11” wide.
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1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Chrome

20th Century English Modernist Fireplace Poker or Fire Poker
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century English modernist fireplace poker made of polished steel. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 listings at 1stdibs. Amongst others we always have 300+ firebacks, 250+ pairs of andirons and 200+ sets of fireplace tools for sale...
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20th Century British Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

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

Find a broad range of unique 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, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Danny Alessandro, Koby Knoll Click, Muhly, and Bennett Co.. 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 $650 and tops out at $8,500 while the average work can sell for $3,550.

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