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 / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 French 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French 'Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799.
The firebac...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made o...
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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 Soest, NL
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 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
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
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
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Iron
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
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Iron
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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
Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobility. ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
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 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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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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 Soest, NL
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
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 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 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 fireb...
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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 Soest, NL
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 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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 '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
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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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 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
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Iron
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
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
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Early 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 Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is made...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Large Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
18th Century French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical fireback cast in 1790 for the (usually just) married couple who's names are cast in the fireback.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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 19th Century French 'Pillars' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback with the pillars of freedom, a name and the date of production 1851.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or mo...
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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 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 date of producti...
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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 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
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireback with an unknown man. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good,...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The 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 Soest, NL
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 French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, dated 1797
Located in Soest, NL
18th Century French Marriage Fireback, dated 1797.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have incre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Located in Soest, NL
With the names of the persons who commissioned the original casting of the fireback. Most probably for a wedding in 1833. The fireback furthermore has two pillars of freedom. One of ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 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
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Brass, Steel
A Fine Irish Neoclassical Late C18th Statuary and Sienna Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A Fine Irish Neoclassical Late C18th Statuary and Sienna Marble Chimneypiece
An Irish George III chimneypiece of highly elegant form, carved in white statuary marble with veneers of...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron, Brass
Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions
Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet
Tightened cleaned & polished.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Brass Prancing Horses Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of brass. They are showing prancing horses. This a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Brass
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
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Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolu...
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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 Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical 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 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 Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical 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
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical 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 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 Soest, NL
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
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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra co...
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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
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
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...
Category
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...
Category
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
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Iron
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