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Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
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 Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This magnificent antique 19th Century marble mantel with decorative gilt bronze mounts is after the fireplace in Marie Antionette"s Silver Boudoir at Fontainbleau. The Silver Boudoir...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble, Ormolu

German Mercury Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black. It ...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

American Early 19th Century Fireplace Surround
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful late American Federal/Classical period mahogany carved fireplace surround. Possibly Philadelphia. With carved tapered and fluted columns and oval shell rosettes. Center und...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Mahogany

Antique 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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Siena Marble

18th - 19th Century Abduction of Persephone Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

In the Style of Maison Jansen, Pineapple Brass Low Fire Place Tools on Stand, Fr
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pineapple low fire place tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Antique French Neptune Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

Antique French Allegory of Love Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

A Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The central tablet depicts the three Graces disarming Cupid. The scene is after a painting by the Neoclassical painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807). The Graces steal and break Cupid...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Gesso, Pine

Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Composition

Antique French Horse 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 condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Pillars with Decoration Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical fireback with two decorated pillars, a flower and the date of production 1788. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a go...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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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. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Limestone

The Mont Blanc: A Classically-Styled Marble Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
This classically-designed carved stone fireplace looks beautiful in either limestone or marble. It is part of our Elizabeth Scott Fireplace Collection, designed by Elizabeth Scott D...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

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

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. The fireback has a natural brown patina....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Allegory of the Morning Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of early 19th-century English craftsmanship, this Neoclassical marble Fireplace mantel combines stately proportions with refined decorative details. Crafted from...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Decorative Antique Neoclassical Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative antique fire mantel dates from the late 1800s and encompasses a mixture of styles from across the ages. The composition moul...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Composition

Antique French Neoclassical Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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

French Apollo and Satyr Marsyas Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by At...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassical Onyx and White Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive neo classical fireplace mantel with columns. The design showcases ornate yet balanced carvings, classical motifs with playing cherub...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique French Revolution Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Large Antique Neoclassical Wooden Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique neoclassical wooden fireplace. This impressive, large scale fire surround is crafted in hardwood and ornately decorated with composition embellishments, including fl...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Neoclassical Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Fireplace Surround in Ascolano Travertine
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Ascolano Travertine Fireplace Surround The subtly moulded scrolled uprights supported by a fine mantel carved head with detailed floral p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Travertine

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

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Bronze

18th-19th Century French the Eagle of Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Fine Adam Style Pine Chimneypiece with Ram s Heads from the Edwardian Period
Located in London, GB
A very fine Adam Revival pine chimneypiece from the Edwardian period. The shelf, with its dentil undershelf is mounted over the beautifully carved frieze, studded with ram's heads hu...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Pine

Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece A beautiful, detailed and finely carved statuary white marble fireplace mantel in Neoclassical style. The superb molded shelf with perfect egg and dart edge decor sits over a finely carved frieze which is delicately carved with a stylized hanging foliate design. This is centered by a tablet depicting a trio of scenes with putto in various roles; affection, peace and jealousness. The endblocks show a sprawling bloom above a tapered block decorated with the feathered ends of arrow. The jambs echo the finely detailed frieze with floral motifs and wrapping leaves at the bottom. The inner moulded opening is superbly carved lambs...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Antique French Cupid Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious green marble type Verde. Despite the clean lines, this is a very elegant piece. Th...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Belgian Black Marble

Italian Neoclassical Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century, Italian neoclassical console table with veneered verde antique top, the base having original faux painted verde ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

Set of Italian Brass Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Wrought Iron

A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a central bar, also of solid brass. The overall design is neo-classical and dates to the Napoleon III period of the mid-to-late 19th Century. The piece appears to have been cleaned regularly, with only modest amounts of soot accumulating in the center directly in front of the firebox. The classical details are handsomely set off by unadorned surfaces, making this antique fireplace fender...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass, Iron

Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Chimneypiece by Robert Adam in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare chimneypiece by Robert Adam. This chimneypiece is an exciting new discovery. Commissioned by General John Burgoyne (1722-1792) for the eating room of his Londo...
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1760s English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Neoclassical Columned Timber Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome neoclassical columned timber fireplace, dating from the late 19th century. The neutral wood colour and sharp angles of this antique fireplace make it a beautiful feature f...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wood, Beech

Enormous Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Signed Carlo Scarselli
Located in London, GB
An enormous and grand antique walnut chimneypiece in the neoclassical style. The frieze elaborately carved with three pairs of sea serpents alternating with flambeau urns and scallop...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Walnut

Neoclassical English Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel with Siena Inlay
Located in London, GB
A very fine period neoclassical English Statuary marble fireplace with Siena inlay. The carved jambs with classical urn surmounted by ribbons and drapery, with Siena marble ingrounds...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.  
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble, Limestone

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Floral Andirons with Scroll Legs. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron andirons with foliate petals, centered acanthus plinths, and terminating on hand chased scrolled legs. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

The Hemsworth: A Classically-Inspired Stone Fireplace with a Hexagon Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
The Hemsworth stone fireplace, from our Elizabeth Scott Collection, is a stately, classically-inspired design. The legs and lintel are linear, each with a recessed panel with multip...
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2010s American Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800. The exquisitely carve...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Statuary Marble and Scagliola Fire Surround after Pietro Bossi
Located in London, by appointment only
A white statuary marble neoclassical fire surround inlaid with classical vases, vine leaves and fruit with colored marbles. England, 20th c...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Marble

18th Century Bossi Hand-Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace with Scagliola Inlay
By Pietto Bossi
Located in Southall, GB
This white hand-carved marble chimney-piece with Scagliola inlay and break fronted shelf attributed to Pietro Bossi who is known to have worked in Dublin ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Statuary Marble

Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Brass

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron Poly Chromed Medallion Andirons w/ Log Stops 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt figural mask wrought iron and poly chromed medallion andirons with flanking gilt foliage and painted ball finials, decorative scrolled gilt foliage iron work, ce...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

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Wrought Iron

Neoclassical fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.

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