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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
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 '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

Small French Neoclassical Period 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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

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Iron

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

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style 'The Smithy' 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 made black / pewter. The fireback is in a g...
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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 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

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 '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 '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 '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 '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 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical 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

Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze, 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

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

Materials

Iron

Antique French '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

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 '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

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

Small Antique French '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

Pair of Iron and Bronze Andirons with Duck Heads, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons are made of iron with bronze duck heads. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze, 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

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
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 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a Roman Soldier and two pillars. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical French 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a flower basket and decorative pillars of freedom with little flowers on top. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
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

Materials

Iron

Antique Neoclassical French '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

French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars surrounded by wine tendrils. The 'pillars of freedom' symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the Fr...
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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 Century
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 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 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 '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 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

Materials

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 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

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 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Antoine and Annefrancois in 1822. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The firebac...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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 Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
Executed in Italian Carrara marble this antique fireplace surround reflects late 19th-century Neoclassical influence, distinguished by its symmetrical form, linear proportions. Flute...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

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 date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Kilian Brothers Neoclassical Georgian Carved Wood Large Fireplace Mantel
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

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Wood

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 date of producti...
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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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a good condition ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th C. French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash with 'Pillars of Freedom'
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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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Grey Marble Fireplace Mantel with Gilded Bronze Ormolu
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Louis XVI period fireplace mantel crafted in refined grey marble, richly adorned with finely cast and gilded bronze ormolu appliqués. This neoclassical piece, dating to ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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

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Iron

An 18th Century Neoclassical Marble Chimneypiece with Spanish Brocatelle Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Exceptionally Finely Carved 18th Century Chimneypiece of Neoclassical Design in White Statuary Marble with Spanish Brocatelle Inlays From the Collection of Will Fisher at Jamb, L...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

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