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Fireplaces and Mantels For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: Late 19th Century
Dr. C Dresser & Barnard, Bishop & Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Movement fireplace.
Located in London, GB
Barnard, Bishop, and Barnard & Dr C Dresser, with the original B, B, & B paper label to the back.
A rare Aesthetic Movement walnut fire surround, inset with four Linthorpe pottery c...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut, Pottery
Antique fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Antique fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
Thomas Jeckyll A rare Aesthetic Movement Walnut fire surround with butterfly's
Located in London, GB
Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and Barnard. A rare Aesthetic Movement Walnut fire surround, the mantel with molded edges and four ebonized panels incised with butterfly and bamboo stems and leaf...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique American Central Oil & Gas Lighthouse 110 Stove Heater 33"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive American Central Oil & Gas Lighthouse 110 heater.
Baby boomers who grew up in Gardner may recall visits to their grandmother’s house that had a large Florence stove occupying space in the kitchen.
Dating back to the 1880s, they were manufactured at the American Oil Stove Co. in Gardner, later at the Central Oil and Gas Co., and by 1924 it became Florence Stove.
At one time, it held Gardner’s second largest workforce, second only to furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield Co.
What people may not realize is that the stove company was not named Florence for a person but rather for the place where the wickless-type kerosene burner was invented and adapted into a cooking appliance.
It was in the small town of Florence, Mass. – next door to Northampton – where William H. Wilder invented the kerosene burner in 1872. The most amazing thing about the invention was that Wilder was only 17-years old when he contracted with the Florence Machine Co., which at the time was manufacturing sewing machines, to build the ranges for him.
Wilder was the only man from Gardner to be elected to the U.S. Congress in Washington, D.C., but before that time he formed the American Oil Stove Co. in Gardner in 1884. Joining forces with Alvin M. Greenwood and Calvin H. Hill, the men began to develop some of Wilder’s inventions to initially manufacture Florence kerosene ranges at the plant on lower School Street.
In 1890, Central Oil and Gas Co. took over the business and moved the operations back to a factory in Florence. A short time later, an economic depression dubbed “the Panic of 1893” nearly wiped out Wilder, leaving him on the brink of bankruptcy.
He was able to reorganize the Gardner plant by 1896 and the company soon began working on gas appliances, such as hot plates and gas burners. In no time, the business began to flourish and the local facility expanded over 10 and one-half acres of land.
A disastrous fire on April 19, 1899, destroyed the main factory on School Street.
Since Wilder was well connected within the community, it didn’t take long for the locals to come to his aid. In less than a week’s time, a temporary structure was fashioned helping with the manufacture of stoves.
After Wilder died in 1913, his son, Solon Wilder, became president of the Central Oil and Gas Stove Co. until his death at the age of 39 in 1922. It became organized in 1924 under Joseph P. Carney, who proposed the name the Florence Stove Co.
Kerosene ranges were still a major part of the business, while the company also began developing cabinet-type room heaters, wickless kerosene burners and the first “look-in” windows for the over doors of kerosene ranges.
In time, Florence Stove opened production plants throughout the country in such locations as Kankakee, Ill., Newark, Ohio, and Lewisburg, Tenn.
During the Depression around 1933, Florence Stove was credited with introducing the first oil and gas dual-oven combination all-steel range. The following year, the company developed the first oil-burning space heaters, which connected to home chimneys.
For many years, Florence Stove in Gardner manufactured gas ranges...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal
Antique Shell Circulation Fireplace in Black Noir De Mazy Marble
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Introducing a sumptuous antique fireplace crafted from exquisite black gold Noir de Mazy marble. This opulent circular masterpiece exudes luxury with its uniquely angled consoles, elevating its aesthetic allure. Beyond the classic shell design, the front is adorned with graceful millwork seamlessly extending into the frame pieces, adding an extra layer of elegance to its appearance.
Originating from a grand detached house nestled against the dunes in the vicinity of The Hague, this antique chimney...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
19th Century Georgian Manner Polished Steel Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Georgian manner polished steel fireplace insert. A generous polished outer plate with an applied raised lambs tongue moulding, encompassing a central tablet with a pro...
Category
1960s British Georgian Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Black marble Noir de Mazy fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Black marble Noir de Mazy fireplace mantel to place around
the chimney.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Sandstone fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful sandstone fireplace mantel to place around the chimney.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Sandstone
English 19th Century Geometric Pierced Design Solid Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine antique English pierced solid brass fireplace fender with unusual geometric pierced design. Heavy solid brass.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Carrara marble firplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A nice carrara marble firplace mantel from the 19th Century
with a marble floor plate.
To place in front of the chimney.
Category
1880s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Small Parisian Brocatelle Marble Fireplace Mantel, Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1870, this small brocatelle marble mantel once graced the fireplace of a Parisian apartment. Brocatelle marble is named after the famous Italian fabric b...
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Fireplace Grate, circa 1960, France
By Jean Royère
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant mid-century andirons, circa 1960, France.
Wrought-iron bars finished with 11 decorative brass balls.
Dimensions: 51 cm W, 32 cm D, 24 cm H.
Good condition.
All purchases are ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th century Austrian Promberger & Son hand painted grand piano
By Johann Joseph Promberger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent antique Austrian baby Grand piano by Promberger & Son. The hinged serpentine top and the case sides later decorated overall with 18th century style paintings in the man...
Category
1870s Austrian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Camel/brown marble Pompadour fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Camel / brown marble Pompadour fireplace mantel with Pied Galbé.
To place in front of the chimney.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Late 19th Fireplace Mantel Solid Oak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Fireplace,
Ca.1890-1900
Solid oak
Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel made with solid oak wood with frame with mirror. The fireplace and frame with mirror are two se...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak, Wood
19th Century Victorian Calacatta Marble
Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous sized 19th Century Victorian
Calacatta marble fireplace surround. The
thick square edged shelf over an
unadorned frieze, flanked ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Fireplace mantel in Wood
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A very nice antique wooden fireplace mantel.
This lovely fluted antique mantel is build up in 4 parts, two legs, the frieze and the topshelf....
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
French Beige and Rouge Marble Fire Surround
Located in Stamford, CT
French Louis XVI style Brèche de Sicile marble mantel surround with white veining, the serpentine shelf above a swept frieze with cental paterae...
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Hand forged Victorian gothic revival fire screen/spark guard late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of our late 19th-century hand-forged and fire-welded Victorian Gothic Revival fire screen. This stunning piece features intricate scrollwork and ...
Category
1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Steel
An Antique French Statuary White Marble Louis XVI Style Fireplace mantel
Located in London, GB
An antique 19th century Statuary white marble Louis XVI style fireplace mantel, with bow fronted frieze and shelf. The jambs with deep side returns and fluted front panels terminatin...
Category
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
Black marble Modion fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
A black marble Modion fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
To place around the chimney. For all other sizes see last picture.
Category
1880s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Brass & Wrought Andiron Rests
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts & Crafts brass & wrought andiron rests. The brass discs with newt and frog central details supported on forged leaf feet. Restored.
Circa 1880
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
A Victorian Bath Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Bath stone fireplace. The flat fronted jambs with scrolled corbel brackets carved with leaves, with moulded shelf above. English, mid-late 1...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
A 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A classic 19th Century Victorian Scottish carrera marble fireplace surround. A generous square edged top shelf rests above an unadorn...
Category
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Marble-look Louis XV Cement fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful Marble-look Louis XV fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
To place in front of the chimney.
Made from cement, for all other sizes see last picture.
Category
1870s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Cement
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould arched border, and a central cartouche, a set of carved three barred fire bars, with ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th century French Fire Place Mantel, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fire Place Mantel with mirror,
ca. 1870-1880 France,
Solid walnut,
Spectacular French Fire Place Mantel made of solid walnut.
Tapering pilasters c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully crafted antique Victorian oak fireplace. This impressive fire surround dates from circa 1900. Its simple yet elegant design has stood the test of time, with its surface...
Category
Late 19th Century Gothic Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Georgian Manner Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th Century Georgian Manner lightly veined statuary marble fireplace surround of good proportions. A deep break-front top shelf with channelled under moulding sits directly above ...
Category
1960s British Georgian Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique York Stone Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A good quality antique York stone fire surround dating from the late 19th century. This simple yet elegant fireplace offers a timeless look, making a handsome feature in interiors ol...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Antique 19th Century Siena Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant antique 19th century Siena marble fireplace. It is a beautifully crafted piece showcasing two different types of marble: Carrara and Sienna. In Regency style, it dates to ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble
Victorian Iron and Brass Griffin Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Victorian iron and brass Griffin fire grate, the Rococo backplate centered by cabochon, the grate composed of a run of Doric columns with a Greek key apron band below, all supporte...
Category
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Original Patina Including Refractory Bricks
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful antique English cast iron fireplace with original patina. This beautiful cast iron fireplace has not been restored and therefore has a beautiful original patina. This cas...
Category
Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
A Large 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and versatile 19th Century Victorian lightly veined Carrara marble fireplace surround. A generous top shelf rests above a stepped frieze with a high relief central flower. Fl...
Category
1870s British Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian neoclassical regency pine fireplace dating from circa 1900. Made from pine and beech wood, this fire surround is decorated with stylish details of the 19th century, includ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Louis XV carrara marble fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Beautiful Antique Louis XV carrara marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
Recuperated out of a mansion near Paris.
Category
1880s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ornate antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround
Located in Manchester, GB
A highly decorative antique late Victorian cast iron fireplace surround in the Roccoco manner. Cira 1875.
Finished with traditional black grate polish. For detailed sizes please see...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Victorian Carrara marble fireplace. Dating to circa 1880, this impressive fireplace was salvaged from a hotel in Reading, England. It would certainly make a centre piece i...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Arts and Crafts Style Reclaimed Copper Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Arts and Crafts style copper fireplace insert with repoussé foliage decoration.
Additional dimensions
Opening height 76 cm
...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Copper
Very Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Parcel Gilt Fire Grate, Wm. H. Jackson Co
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome 19th century wrought iron & parcel gilt Arts & Crafts fire grate / basket, together with it's original integral andirons. The fire basket is fitted with a removable b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass, Bronze
Victorian Carved Oak Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant Victorian surround with barrel frieze and panelled jambs.
Opening Height 120 cm
Opening Width 122 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate with polished central cast hood and bars with ash pan door, a lovely set of tube lined tiles ( one with a hairline crack) last image. We have many other fireplace tile...
Category
1960s English Victorian Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Rouge Griotte Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular, large scale French fireplace makes an impressive focal point in a large room with its prestigious design and rich Rouge Griotte marble craftsmanship. Originating from France, it is more than 150 years old and dates from the late 19th century. It features a deep shelf in a traditional...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Style Stripped Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large antique neoclassical style stripped pine fireplace ready for finishing in paint, stain or wax. Dating from the Victorian era, this wooden surround is influenced by neoclassical...
Category
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
Patinated Bronze Oriental Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Decorated with a striking patinated finish, this unusual oriental fireplace dates from the late 19th / early 20thcenturies. Made in bronze, it origi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Painted Mantle, 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical style painted mantle, with original faux paint under the white paint. 19th C.
Interior dimensions: 41" H x 58.5" W.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Paint
Antique Louis XVI Style Red Marble Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant late 19th century antique Louis XVI style fireplace made from Rojo Bilbao marble. This type of red marble derives from Spain and is typically considered as a high-quality ...
Category
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
English Wire and Brass Nursery Fender, Mid-19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English wire and brass nursery fender, mid-19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Black marble Modion fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nicke black marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century.
Type Modion to place in front of the chimney.
Category
1880s French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th Century Victorian Fire Basket Grate in the Rococo Style
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A completely original 19th century Victorian polished cast iron and mounted polished brass fire basket grate in the Rococo style. A shaped high back ...
Category
1880s English Rococo Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Victorian Painted Walnut & Composition Antique Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century Victorian walnut and composition antique fireplace with an aged grey and cream paint finish. This reclaimed fire surround i...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Composition
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantel, 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very beautiful antique marble fireplace mantel from
the 19th century. The color is a mixture of white and
pink, very special. Fireplace to be placed in front of
the chimney.
Category
1870s Belgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
19th century Victorian brass coal scuttle
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Victorian brass coal scuttle circa 1890.
Decorative cast lion brass masks form the supports for the wood and brass handle.
Standing on 3 paw feet, good quality example ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Marble fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Nice marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Chicago, IL
Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great condition. Non-combustible and easily mounted.
Category
1880s English Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Carrara marble fireplace mantel 19th Century
Located in Udenhout, NL
Carrara marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century
to place around the chimney.
Category
1890s Dutch Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
French White Veined Carrara Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant French Marble Mantel is a stunning antique, originating from France circa 1880. Its timeless beauty is crafted with premium white veined Carrara marble, perfect for addi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Columned Timber Chimney Piece
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Neoclassical Columned Timber Fireplace. A neoclassical style fireplace with dental carvings along the frieze. There are two columns either side of the jambs which give the piece a gr...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Beech
Antique and Vintage Fireplaces and Mantels
While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.
Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.
Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.
“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.
Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.
As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.
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