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
Large 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 ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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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 made...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Located in Soest, NL
With the names of the persons who commissioned the original casting of the fireback. Most probably for a wedding in 1833. The fireback furthermore has two pillars of freedom. One of ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are 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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Iron, Brass
18th Century French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical fireback cast in 1790 for the (usually just) married couple who's names are cast in the fireback.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback with an unknown man. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good,...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace toolset made of wrought iron, polished steel and polished brass. Victorian period. The condition is good.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Steel, Wrought Iron, Brass
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
Materials
Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Style Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These very nice neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are topped by pine cones. 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
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Brass
Early 19th Century Dutch Fireplace Tools
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century Dutch fireplace tool set. It is made of wrought iron. The tool set is in good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Design Curved Brass Fireplace Screen. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice design fireplace screen is made of brass with a steel grilling. The front part is curved, as well as the side parts which makes a nicely curved Firewall which protects the ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Large Early 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, NL
Large early 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Neoclassical Period. The shovel is in good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, Early 19th Century Period
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic early 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Wrought Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French 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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Centu
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Centu
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fire...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fireba...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Small French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fire...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fireback is made o...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Centu
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French 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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century, Neoclassi
Located in Soest, NL
19th-century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fire...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fire...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is all 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
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
French 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 made of c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century Neoclassical Period French 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
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C
Located in Soest, NL
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.
The fireback ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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.
The fireback...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French '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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fireback is...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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. The fireback i...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Width: 55.5 height: 71 length: 1.5 age: Early 19th Century name: French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century material1: Cast Iron style: Neoclassical Period...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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.
The fireback ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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.
The fireback ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireba...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of 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
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
Th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French rev...
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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
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Period 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 or pewter a...
Category
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
Late 18th - early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolut...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or 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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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom and a floral decoration. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the Frenc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Ornate Fireplace Fender .
Measures 60" in width, 14" in depth and stands 7"
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Brass
Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of decorative andirons is made of bronze lions. This is a French work, circa 1900.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Bronze
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
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
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolu...
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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 C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolu...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Period 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 black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Set Classical Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of 3 English fireplace tools, to include the shovel, poker, and tongs. The tools are polished steel, which has blackened over the years, we have not attempted to polish ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Steel
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
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Iron
Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.
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