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Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large 18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Poker Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of cast iron and brass and the tools are mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron

French Neoclassical Period Lady Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a lady. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th Century French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter in color. It is in good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Decorated Pyramid Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a decorated pyramid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good cond...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Neoclassical Period Diana Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Dripping Pan, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Allegory of Love Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Neoclassical fireback with a decoration depicting an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a g...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Neoclassical Flower Basket Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 cracks. This produc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a floral decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. It can be made black / pewter colored ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
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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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.   
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Black Lacquered Metal and Brass Fireplace Tools with Lily
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass with lily flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal

Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with the goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century Neoclassical Style trivet. It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Period Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The fireback is made o...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Early 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large early 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Neoclassical Period. The shovel is in good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Gardening Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a gardening scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a g...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 fireback is made of c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools In the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th Century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass top. The fire tongs are in good condition and fit for use in the fireplace.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Brass

French Neoclassical period Fireback / Backsplash, late 18th - early 19 Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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, no cracks. This p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Diana Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
$2,055 Sale Price
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Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Beautiful Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Stand for a Roasting Jack, Neoclassical Style, Early 19th Century.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th - 18th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron and cast iron feet. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century English Neoclassical Period Fireplace Tongs, Early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Period Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Revolution. The f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C. Neoclassical P
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 firebac...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 revolution. The fi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Centu
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The fire...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 3 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. The fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. The fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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. The fireback ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical The Sun Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown pa...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon requ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 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. The condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback. The date of production, 1824, is cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon reque...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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 black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have crack...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Neoclassical Dancers Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback with two dancers. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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