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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 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

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

American Neoclassical Cypress Figural Mantel " Dance Design " R. Wellford C 1790
By Wellford
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston / Philadelphia Cypress and White Pine Neoclassical mantel piece with a central carved gesso panel of dancing figural ladies, floral swags, floral urns, musical instruments...
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1790s American Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Composition

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze and Wrought IronAndirons with Lions Faces. F
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. These firedogs have lion faces medallions. This is a French work, circ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Marriage Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of P.A. Mouraux and M.F. Vorbe in 1839. The two pillars, called the pillars of freedom, symboliz...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical period fireplace grate, made of cast iron and steel bars. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century, Dutch neoclassical blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

An Oversized 19th Century French Neoclassical Chimney Bar, Length- 67.75 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
During the mid-1700s to early 1800s, the Neoclassical movement was prevalent in French furniture and art. Rectilinear forms and ornamentation inspired by ancient civilizations were f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron with a brass handle. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

c. 1810 English Georgian Brass Kettle Stand for Fireplace Fender
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1810 Georgian brass kettle stand for a fireplace fender, English. Note the neoclassical central disc. Rare & charming. Some denting. 7" dia., 8" over supports, 1 1/8" d. We ar...
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1810s English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

Large 18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Large 18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought 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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Polished Steel Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace shovel made of polished steel. The shovel is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Vintage Regency Brass Swag Fireplace Fender
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frame your hearth with the timeless grandeur of this exquisite vintage Hollywood Regency style fireplace fender. Masterfully crafted from rich, warm brass, this piece showcases excep...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 date of producti...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Tools of Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set. It is made of wrought iron. The tool set is in a good condition and is fully functional.  
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought 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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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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 Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century English fireplace toolset made of wrought iron, polished steel and polished brass. Victorian period. The condition is good.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Steel, Wrought Iron, Brass

Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Brass, Iron

French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set from circa 1920, sold as a set of 3. This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set is richly ornate with foliate a...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Bronze

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French chenets, gilded bronze, in the neoclassical taste, each with large flaming classical urn with Satyr mask hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Italian Neo-Classic Wrought Iron Brazier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) wrought iron brazier with cross legs and 3 gold lion heads.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Wrought Iron, Gold

Decorative Vintage Neoclassical-Inspired Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Wilton, CT
These vintage andirons of brass and iron are an attractive pair. The Neoclassical- inspired decorative features include; Corinthian capitals, acanthus...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

Wonderful French Bronze Neoclassical Fireplace Draped Fabric Chenets Andirons
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful French bronze neoclassical fireplace draped fabric chenets andirons finished by Large Acorn finials. Measures: 8" H x 8.5" W x4&qu...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Bronze

Elegant Brass Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

A 19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel, Iron

18th Century French Polished Iron Fireback with Allegoric Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace hearth with this elegant antique fire back, created in France circa 1760, and square in shape, the plaque features a Roman allegoric scene with a male male angel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Firedogs Pair Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Elegant pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze firedogs retaining traces of the original gilding Characteristic elaborate ornamentation with fine detailing ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

A Very Fine 18th C. Irish Georgian Brass Fireplace Register Grate, Circa 1780
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome 18th century Georgian Irish fire grate / register, showing a brass surround engraved with neoclassical motifs, framing an iron basket with a triple bar grate, flanked...
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1780s Irish Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Iron

19th Century English Brass Fireplace Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very detailed 3-piece English brass set. Very unusual.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplace tools and chimney pots, popular names associated with this style include Dorothy Draper, Longden of Sheffield, and Wellford. 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 $140 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $971.

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