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Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

LOUIS XIV STYLE

As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.

When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.

Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.

The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.

Find a collection of antique Louis XIV bedroom furniture, chairs, tables and other pieces on 1stDibs.

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Style: Louis XIV
17th-18th Century Dutch Fortuna Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th Dutch fireback of Fortuna, goddess of fortune and fate. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. Fortuna stands on a sphere, symbolizing the unce...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Religious Theme Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century Louis XIV Style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in good condition and does not hav...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 20th century Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynast...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the house of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Louis XIV Style Seul Contre Tous Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France and the inscription 'Seul contre Tous or 'All against One'. It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France. With the sun representing Louis XIV, the Sun King. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown pati...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

20th Century Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 20th-century piece is styled in the Louis XIV manner, showcasing the arms of France. The design features the sun, symbolizing Louis XIV, the sun king. Constructed from cast ir...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century, French Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm leaf stands for victory. Louis XIV Period. The patina of the fireback is black / pew...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe....
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair of Richly Decorated 19th Century French Brass Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This pair of French brass chenets date to the latter half of the 1800s. The rich decoration that adorns the golden chenets is in the style of Louis XI...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Brass

French Louis XIV Period Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Louis XIV Period fireback with an unknown coat of arms, 17th Century. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black / p...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Style Andirons, Firedogs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Decorative brass andirons with decorative bar, Louis XIV Style. We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 li...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

20th Century Arms of Loraine Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash, Louis XIV Style from France. This piece is a 20th Century product, crafted in the Louis XIV Style, showcasing the arms of Leopol...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Dutch Game Rack, 17th Century, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period game rack used for hanging game and birds. Can nowadays also be used for hanging various other items such as pots and pans. The crown is made of w...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Rare French Louis XIV Period Dripping Pan, Early 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period dripping pan. Beautifully crafted of copper and wrought iron. It is in good condition and it is fully functional.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV Period pot hook made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to hang the pots above the fire.
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Large 18th Century French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1732, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century Antique Dutch Polished Brass Firewood Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished brass and copper. The log holder is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper

French Arms of Lorraine Fireback, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, Louis XIV Period, 18th Century Period, Black.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Decorated 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century hand forged French gridiron, made of wrought iron. It is used to grill small pieces of meat quickly over the fire. Sometimes they are put in the fire or else on a trivet...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Doré Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French Louis XVI style doré bronze chenets of exquisite workmanship embellished with neoclassical urns adorned with flames representing fire in original doré b...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Ormolu

17th - 18th Century French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a majo...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewter at no additional cost. The fi...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Dutch Parrot Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period 'Parrot' Fireback / Backsplash made of cast iron with a black color. The fireback is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Cupids Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with two cupids on a lion. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Dutch Louis XIV Period Fireback / Backsplash Depicting an Allegory of Peace
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback / backsplash depicting an allegory of peace. The two angels are holding a laurel wreath, symbol for victory, in their hands. The firebac...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter colore...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Allegory of Peace Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an allegory of peace and two pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for strength and the unknown. They refer to the club of Hercule...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Beautiful 17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautifully decorated 17th century French Louis XIV fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the dist...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century French Fireplace Crane
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French fireplace crane made of wrought iron with 2 fixtures. The crane is still functional. It is used for cooking in the fireplace.  
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Allegory of Peace with Sower Fireback / Backsplash, 17-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV Period fireback with an allegory of peace. The Allegory of Peace is represented by two angels of peace holding flowers and by a sower. The firebac...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback / Backsplash with Fleurs De Lys
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, a phoenix, and the date of production 1737 The Phoenix stands for 'Who rises from the ashes' The pillars refer to the club of He...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XIV Shepherdess Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century Dutch fireback with a shepherdess. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Fleur De Lys Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Louis XIV Pillars with Saint Andrew s Cross Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on a cross in this shape. As a result the cross becam...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

German Louis XIV Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful German Louis XIV style fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter with st...
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20th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century French Curfew
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A French curfew was a cover to extinguish and store the not yet burned wood or other fuel. In a medieval wooden house, the systematic use of the curfew was very important to prevent ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Fireback with the arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Fireback with the coat of arms of Phillipe II of Spain dated 1608. It bears the motto: "DOMINUS MIHI ADJUTOR". A similar fireback, bearing the same date, is kept in the Arlon Museum and is reproduced in the book "Plaques de cheminées...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century French Pillars of Hercules Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French fireplace fireback with two pillars of Hercules and three crosses. The pillar of Hercules stand for strength and the unknown. The fireback has a natural brown pa...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with Arms of France, 17th-18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition, especially considerin...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century French Allegory of Love Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French fireback with an Allegory of Love. The date of production of the fireback, 1743, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large 17th Century French Fireplace Pot Hook
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel made of wrought iron. The trammel was used for cooking to regulate the distance between the pot and the fire. The trammel is ...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Fire screen, French 19th Century, ormolu.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French ormolu fan shaped fire screen. Having wonderful scrolling foliate decoration to the whole, Fan sectioned panels, rampant Lions mounted to...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Ormolu

French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th - 20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 27.8 inch (70.5 cm) The basket is in a good...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

17th Century French Fireplace Trammel or Pot Hanger
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French Louis XIV period fireplace trammel. The trammel is hand forged of wrought iron. It is beautifully decorated and carved. The trammel was used for cooking to regul...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Large Pair of French late 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons
Located in Troy, NY
Large Pair of French late 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Andirons. Very decorative and "over the top" pair of Louis XIV style andirons of imposing size. Our pieces are left...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Brass

French Louis XIV Style Arms of France Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV style fireplace basket - fire basket made of brass and wrought iron. The total width of the front is 30.7 inch (78.0 cm) The basket is in a good condit...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair 19th Century Country French Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Country French wrought Iron Andirons display the obvious talents of the metalsmith who created the set, which includes t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Reminder plate that says Seul contre Tous, or "all against one". It symbolizes the French battle against the European coalition at the end of the 17th century. The coalition tried to...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Hand Forged 17th Century French Louis XIV Period Rotating Gridiron
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th century French rotating gridiron hand forged, made of wrought iron. To grill small pieces of meat or other food quickly over the fire. Sometimes they were put in the fire or els...
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17th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XIV The Hope Fireback / Backsplash, 17/18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 17th/18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Hope. The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. Hope from the triptych faith, hope and love, the three theological vir...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th C French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys, Dated 1733
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
With the year 1733 reversed. Fleurs de lys (lilies) represented royalty and aristocracy around Europe. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

18th Century Cross of Loraine Fireback / Backsplash, France, Louis XIV Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the crosses of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and ...
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18th Century French Antique Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th-century fireback in the style of French Louis XIV with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter upon req...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Arms of Lorraine Fireback, 20th Century, Louis XIV Style
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Louis XIV Style fireback with the arms of Lorraine. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored ...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Louis Xiv fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XIV fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XIV fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for fireplace tools and chimney pots differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,024 and tops out at $9,800 while the average work can sell for $2,650.

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