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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 Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Large French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks. Thi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom and a floral decoration. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French r...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

The Hemsworth: A Classically-Inspired Stone Fireplace with a Hexagon Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
The Hemsworth stone fireplace, from our Elizabeth Scott Collection, is a stately, classically-inspired design. The legs and lintel are linear, each with a recessed panel with multip...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th - 19th C. French 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback of the god Apollo with his lyre. Apollo is the god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music and joy. Also the saving ...
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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 Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback depicting a hunter and a deer flanked by two pillars of freedom. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Up...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, ...
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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 Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical 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 French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and do...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback /Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 date of producti...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical 'Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Ceres. Goddess of agriculture (particularly grain) and the maternal love. The fireback has a ...
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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 Amerongen, Amerongen
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

French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars topped with Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap The fireback commemorates the 8th year of the French Revolution. The Phrygian cap is the cap of Marian...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The pillars symbolize freedom, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French 'Apollo and Satyr Marsyas' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

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

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Brass

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

French Neoclassical Style 'Cupids with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Phrygian Cap
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century fireback with pillars and Phrygian cap, symbol of the French Revolution. The Phrygian cap is the cap of Marianne, a national symbol of France...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-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 condi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical fireback with two decorated pillars, a flower and the date of production 1788. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a go...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars stand for the value liberty. This is one of the three values of the French revolution (liberté...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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