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Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

NAPOLEON III STYLE

Under Napoleon III’s rule, Paris underwent a great rebuilding overseen by Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann, which created grand avenues and lavish landmarks like the Paris Opera. Antique Napoleon III–style furniture was flamboyant and eclectic. It was also known as Second Empire style since it followed and referenced the Empire style of his uncle Napoleon I.

Developing from 1852–70, Napoleon III furniture was plush and ornate, matching the fashion for masked balls and socializing in salons. It borrowed freely from earlier French styles including Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI as well as aesthetics from around the world, from antiquity to Asian art. As writer Gustave Claudin remarked in 1867, the country’s architects worked in “a style which one would be tempted to call neo-Greco-Gothico-Pompadour-Pompeian.”

Napoleon III chairs were completely covered with velvet and lined with tassels; pouf footstools invited people to put up their feet. Sofas were upholstered with tapestries, and beds were adorned with gilt bronze and theatrical canopies. The addition of conservatories to homes led to new indoor-outdoor furniture, while the spirit of hygiene promoted by Baron Haussmann inspired bright, floral motifs.

Although the most ostentatious designs were for the elite, as seen in the Napoleon III apartments preserved in the Louvre, where red velvet, gilding and chandeliers create a cacophony of luxury, these trends influenced homes across classes as manufacturing made design increasingly accessible. Papier-mâché furniture allowed for elaborate shapes that would have been difficult to carve in wood. The malleable material was painted with chinoiserie patterns and decorative designs. It was mass-produced by factories such as Jennens and Bettridge with varnishing and mother-of-pearl inlays creating an effect reminiscent of Asian lacquer. (Surfaces that had been “japanned” — a specialty of Jennens and Bettridge — were intended to resemble lacquer work that was created in East Asia.)

Find a collection of antique Napoleon III decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Napoleon III
French Napoleon III 'Man' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Peri
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III Period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireback, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at no ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, Victorian Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III Period fire fender made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

French 'Religious Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback with a religious scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set made of brass and wrought iron. The set is signed by 'Grandy Fils'. The tool set consists of a stand and two fireplace tools. The ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of France. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter col...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period 'Boy with Dog' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century Napoleon III Period French fireback with a piper and his dancing dog. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color. It is in good condition an...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French 'Roman Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a Roman scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket. The fire basket is made of wrought iron and cast iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century French Napoleon III Style 'Caritas' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III Style Fireback with a 'Caritas' design. Caritas means care, love. It is one of three theological virtues from the triptych faith, hope and love. The...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pati...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Dutch Napoleon III fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and three different kitchen tools. From left to right the kitchen tools include a copper with wrought iron baking tin, a brass...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period 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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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate. The andirons are made of cast iron and the grate of steel. The grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a decorative scene with flower baskets and cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of cast iron. The set is in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback depicting a woman. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French 'Marie Leszczyńska' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with Marie Leszczynska, queen of France and wife of king Louis XV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, Late 19th or Early 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century, Dutch Napoleon III period blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.  
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Early 20th Century Dutch Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Good Samaritan' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the parable of the good Samaritan. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Small 19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon req...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback, Napoleon III period, with two women. The fireback has a black patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace grate. The grate consists of two Napoleon III period andirons, made of cast iron, and a recently forged grate, made of wrought iron. The basket is in a...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback with the goddess Aurora. She renews herself every morning and announces the arrival of the sun. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brow...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Napoleon Bonaparte. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, without cracks. ...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Man' Fireback / Backsplash, 20th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewte...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn, Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with the goddess Aurora. She renews herself every morning and announces the arrival of the sun. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brow...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Boy with Dog' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III fireback with a boy and his dog. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis Napoleon III Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis Napoleon III style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major ...
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Important Pair of Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons Representing Horse Heads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of andirons are made of wrought iron with finely chiseled bronze horse heads. These andirons were owned by famous horses owner Fistok. This is a Fr...
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Early 1900s French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 19th or early 20th century French Napoleon III fireplace basket, fire basket made of wrought iron and brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Fortuna' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the uncertainty of eart...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great ple...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century Napoleon III fireback with a christian orb and stars. The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is in a good condition. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lb...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength, fertility and protector of cattle. The fireback is made of cast iron black / pewter pa...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 19th century. The firm partici...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Antique French 'Grandy Fils' Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-century French Napoleon III period fireplace set. The tool set consists of thongs, a shovel and a stand. The tools are made of wrought iron with polished brass handles and the s...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The conditio...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century French Napoleon III Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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17th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The tools are made of wrought iron and the stand of brass. The set is in...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fireplace Fender, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fire fender made of brass and wrought iron. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Napoleon III Style Judgment of Solomon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Two young women who lived in the same house and who both had an infant son came to Solomon for a judgement. One child had died. Both women claimed the living child. They asked Solomo...
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20th Century German Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Apollo with Horse' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback. Apollo, god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency cause...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Napoleon III Period 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a lady. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fir...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set. The toolset consists of a stand, made of cast iron, wrought iron and polished brass, and two fire irons made of wrought...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III andirons made of cast iron and polished brass with a recently forged grate. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass

French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III period fireback with a rural scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. Th...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Children Playing' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with children playing. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is i...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron, wrought iron and polished brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron

19th C. French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III companion set. The tool set consists of thongs, shovel and stand. Made of wrought iron and brass. It is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III Style French Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Napoleon III style fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron and polished brass. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century French 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireback with a man and a woman. Napoleon III period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Bouhon Frères Fireplace Tool Set, Fire Tools, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Napoleon III fireplace tool set - fire irons made of brass. Bouhon Frères were prominent French producers of fireplace tools in the 1...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Antique French Napoleon III 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Style 'The Pub' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 20th century French Napoleon III fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and the patina is black / pewter. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs....
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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Napoleon Iii fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Napoleon III 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, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Napoleon III fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Netherlands 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 Bouhon Frères, and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 $139 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $549.

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