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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Brass and Brushed steel Fireplace Tools Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and brushed steel . This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass, Steel
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style 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 or pewte...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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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. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is made of cast iro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a Roman Soldier and two pillars.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
Materials
Wrought 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th - early 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.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th Century, Dutch neoclassical blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought 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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireplace fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799.
The firebac...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition. It does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought 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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireplace basket - fire basket made of cast iron, brass and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Cupids with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with cupids surrounded by other decorations. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical '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
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
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron with a brass handle. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought 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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
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
Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobility. ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 3 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice 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
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Set of large 20th century Neo-classic copper firebucks, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / pair of firebucks / copper / neo-classic
A highly decorative pair of French firebucks crafted in the 20th century in Neo-classic style. These exceptional set was mad...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Copper
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical 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 in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period 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 /...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century German neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
High Quality 4 pc. Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Rostrand
By Röstrand
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted vintage 4 pc. fireplace tool set by Rostand, including a poker, tongs, shovel and stand. The set features heavy cast brass finial form handles, and wrought iron shafts e...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 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
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical style fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of pr...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Polished Steel Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace shovel made of polished steel. The shovel is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Steel
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Antoine and Annefrancois in 1822. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.
The firebac...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Early 20th- Set of Gilt Bronze French Neo-Classical Chenets, a Set
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful set of French gilt bronze chenets with neo-classical styling. They have incredible detail and are in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze
Tall Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools in the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice tall neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a good condition ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools In The Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of Multon and Anne Le Pape in 1826. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pa...
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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.