Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good.
The width at the front is 66 cm (26.0 inches)
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.
The condition is good, no cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with a woman and a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The cond...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century German Neoclassical style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Fire Tools, Fireplace Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tool set.
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 500+ firebacks, 400+ pairs of andirons and 250+ sets of fireplace tools for sale...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. 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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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Louis XVI-Style Bronze Chenets
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cherubs representing the gods Cupid and Mercury, indicated by their respective bow and winged helmet, sit atop this charming pair of French chenets, or fireplace andirons. Crafted of stunning doré and patinated bronze, these figures display a delightful neoclassical elegance characteristic of Louis XVI design.
Chenets were a staple of any well-appointed home, serving as both decorative and useful objects. They were placed in front of a fireplace to protect priceless rugs and flooring from rolling logs...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze
France Late 18th Century Bronze Fireplace Andirons Neoclassical Style
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant bronze andiron for fireplace, made in France in circa 1790, with urns, garlands and festoons.
In good conditions, original in every par...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical style Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons are made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Wrought Iron
In the Style of Maison Jansen, Pineapple Brass Low Fire Place Tools on Stand, Fr
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pineapple low fire place tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Steel
Design Curved Brass Fireplace Screen. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design curved fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This fireguards is made of 3 curved brass panels with grilling inside. The width of...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
18th Century Bossi Hand-Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace with Scagliola Inlay
By Pietto Bossi
Located in London, GB
This white hand-carved marble chimney-piece with Scagliola inlay and break fronted shelf attributed to Pietro Bossi who is known to have worked in Dublin from 1785-1798.
Not much is known about Pietro Bossi, although much inlay work of the late 18th century is commonly known as`Bossi-work'. An Italian craftsman, Bossi worked in Dublin from 1785-1798 and used colored marble inlay and also a colored paste inlay, known as Scagliola, on a white marble ground.
His designs are in the neoclassical style, a style disseminated by Robert Adam in 1770s. Bossi`s process was a closely guarded secret and was apparently carried out behind closed doors.
Although, there were other craftsmen producing this type of work, the present chimney-piece can be attributed to Bossi because it shares some distinctive decoration with other pieces strongly believed to be by him. The overall style is typical of Bossi.
This unique marble fireplace mantel-piece is believed to originate from a wing of Huntroyde Hall...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Statuary Marble
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. This fireguards has 3 panels decorated with a laurel wreath in the central part. This ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Steel
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - 5 Piece Set
Introducing beautiful French Neoclassical brass decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with 3 Panels
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Antique Neoclassical French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
An Oversized 19th Century French Neoclassical Chimney Bar, Length- 67.75 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
During the mid-1700s to early 1800s, the Neoclassical movement was prevalent in French furniture and art. Rectilinear forms and ornamentation inspired by ancient civilizations were f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Bronze
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th/19th century French Neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Selection of Neoclassical Brass Fire Tools and Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of neoclassical brass fire tools and andirons, probably French, early 20th century. They retain their warm original patina.
1) Brass fish fire tools, they measure 29.5" H ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash. The Sun King rides the sun beams.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. I...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Measures: 11.5" L x 18" W x 17.5" H.
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1880s European Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
20th Century Italian Solid Brass 4 Piece Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A classical North American craftsmanship to your hearth with this exquisite 4-piece fireplace tool set. Made from solid brass and featuring meticulously designed exterior details, th...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a floral decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter colored ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/ pewter color.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Love and Prudence Fireback, France, Neoclassical Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Love receives advice from Prudence (with snake). Prudence and Love are both virtues. Prudence is one of the four cardinal virtues: "the hinges upon which the door of the moral life s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Large Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Large 20th Century Neoclassical Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen. Measures 44" in width, 7" in depth and 33" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Iron
Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical 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 fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Apollo with Horses' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses and a carriage. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caus...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
A Very Fine 18th C. Irish Georgian Brass Fireplace Register Grate, Circa 1780
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome 18th century Georgian Irish fire grate / register, showing a brass surround engraved with neoclassical motifs, framing an iron basket with a triple bar grate, flanked...
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1780s Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Iron
Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Steel
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th/19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black. The condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit.
The fireback has a natural brown patina....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two Roman men.
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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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
18th Century French Polished Iron Fireback with Allegoric Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant antique fire back, created in France circa 1760, and square in shape, the plaque features a Roman allegoric scene with a male male angel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Log Grate, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireplace grate. The andirons are made of wrought iron. The fire grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Large French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Trivet
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Neoclassical Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash 18th/19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black/pewter at no...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th/19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of two tasting forks (of which one decorated), 5 spoons, a poke, a shovel, a spatula, several spoons (of which on...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron, Copper
Large French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Thi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th C
Located in Soest, NL
19th century Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with the goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical 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 Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom 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 Dorothy Draper, Longden of Sheffield, and Wellford. 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 $140 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $971.