Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon requ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
American Early 19th Century Fireplace Surround
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful late American Federal/Classical period mahogany carved fireplace surround. Possibly Philadelphia. With carved tapered and fluted columns and oval shell rosettes. Center und...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Mahogany
French 'Apollo and Satyr Marsyas' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by At...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Set of Italian Brass & Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Wrought 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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Siena Marble
Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Chimneypiece by Robert Adam in Statuary Marble
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare chimneypiece by Robert Adam.
This chimneypiece is an exciting new discovery. Commissioned by General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) for the eating room of his Londo...
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1760s English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
Neoclassical Onyx and White Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive neo classical fireplace mantel with columns.
The design showcases ornate yet balanced carvings, classical motifs with playing cherub...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
19th Century Statuary White Marble and Scagliola Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An Irish 19th century highly decorative and very well executed fireplace in Italian Statuary white marble with red and black Etruscan style Scagliola inlaid jamb panels and frieze. ...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Statuary Marble
Antique French 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black. It ...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room.
The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Small French Neoclassical Period 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 / pewter. The condi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Composition
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Antique Kilian Brothers Neoclassical Georgian Carved Wood Large Fireplace Mantel
By Kilian Bros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Kilian Brothers Neoclassical Georgian Style Carved Wood Large Fireplace Mantel. Item features hand carved columns and scroll work, carved wreat...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Grand Neoclassical Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Grand neoclassical black and green marble antique fireplace surround.
The quality of the marble on this fireplace is exceptional. The Noir de Mazy black marble has a shine that is not common. The deep shine gives this piece an exceptional appearance.
This fantastic fireplace is a special piece in our collection. The Noir de Mazy black marble combined with marble Verde. The details continue from the skirting...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Belgian Black 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 m...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique 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 at no extra cos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Enormous Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Signed Carlo Scarselli
Located in London, GB
An enormous and grand antique walnut chimneypiece in the neoclassical style. The frieze elaborately carved with three pairs of sea serpents alternating with flambeau urns and scallop...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Walnut
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
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 period andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This magnificent antique 19th Century marble mantel with decorative gilt bronze mounts is after the fireplace in Marie Antionette"s Silver Boudoir at Fontainbleau. The Silver Boudoir...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble, Ormolu
Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
A beautiful, detailed and finely carved statuary white marble fireplace mantel in Neoclassical style.
The superb molded shelf with perfect egg and dart edge decor sits over a finely carved frieze which is delicately carved with a stylized hanging foliate design. This is centered by a tablet depicting a trio of scenes with putto in various roles; affection, peace and jealousness.
The endblocks show a sprawling bloom above a tapered block decorated with the feathered ends of arrow.
The jambs echo the finely detailed frieze with floral motifs and wrapping leaves at the bottom. The inner moulded opening is superbly carved lambs...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina.
DIME...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Statuary Marble
The Mont Blanc: A Classically-Styled Marble Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
This classically-designed carved stone fireplace looks beautiful in either limestone or marble. It is part of our Elizabeth Scott Fireplace Collection, designed by Elizabeth Scott D...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Magnificent Antique Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive mahogany fireplace mantel with carvings. The piece is of American origin, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. Carved out of solid grained mahogany, ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Mahogany
Vintage Regency Swag Fireplace Surround
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your hearth with the timeless elegance of this vintage Regency-style fireplace surround. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it features ornate carvings including cla...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Monumental Hand Carved Neoclassical Fire Place Surrounds
Located in Manhasset, NY
A monumental custom quality solid wood hand carved neoclassical fire place surrounds. This is a simply stunning piece in an off linen white painted finish with hand carvings througho...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
Antique Satinwood Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique satinwood mantelpiece of fine quality in the George III Neoclassical taste. The jambs with twin fluted pilasters, capped with Corinthian capitals and under carved acanthus corbels...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Satinwood
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
This item can be disassembled and the elements i...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine & Composition Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style painted pine and composition fire mantel, sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London.
This 19th century fireplace would make a stunning new ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Pine
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Neoclassical Wooden Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique neoclassical wooden fireplace.
This impressive, large scale fire surround is crafted in hardwood and ornately decorated with composition embellishments, including fl...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Paint
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 Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
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