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Freestanding Mid-Century Fireplace in Green Enamel with Brown shadings, 1970s

$3,795

Freestanding Mid-Century Fireplace in Green Enamel with Brown shadings, 1970s

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, mid-century. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding

$2,500

1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage MCM Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding Hooded Modern Fire Pit 71 h x 35.5 w x 28.5 d Preowned original vintage condition unrestored. Refer to all images provided please. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

Mid Century Modern Danny Alessandro Brass and Enamel Fireplace Tools

$4,250 / set

Mid Century Modern Danny Alessandro Brass and Enamel Fireplace Tools

By Danny Alessandro

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Spectacular mid century fireplace tools by Danny Alessandro.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and C...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Freestanding Majestic Fireplace, Wood/Gas, Original Mustard, 1970

$3,595

Mid-Century Freestanding Majestic Fireplace, Wood/Gas, Original Mustard, 1970

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century Majestic brand.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-century fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg, wood or gas, Bright Red color

$3,195

Mid-century fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg, wood or gas, Bright Red color

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Danish Red Enameled Fireplace by Architectural Firm Hoff & Windinge for Tasso

$4,417

Danish Red Enameled Fireplace by Architectural Firm Hoff & Windinge for Tasso

By Tasso

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rare red enameled midcentury Danish fireplace designed by architectural firm Hoff & Windinge for Tasso Denmark, circa 1942. This fireplace has the ORIGINAL removable grate with two h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Circular Log Holder, Enameled Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Large Circular Log Holder, Enameled Metal, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Located in Cordova, SC

For your consideration is a large log holder which is a metal composition and is painted in a black enamel. The log holder can hold quite a bit of wood. I’d guess enough to last at l...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Set of Modernist Fireplace Tools with White Enamel Handles by Pilgrim

$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Modernist Fireplace Tools with White Enamel Handles by Pilgrim

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of modernist fireplace tools with white enamel handles by Pilgrim, circa 1960s. There are three tools (shovel, brush and poker) and a single stand in good vintage condition. The ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brushed Brass and Black Enamel

$4,975 / set

Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brushed Brass and Black Enamel

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brushed Brass and Black Enamel originates from the United States during the 20th Century. Features three tools resting on a rectuangular b...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Flame Four Piece Bronze & Black Enamel Firetool Set

$3,475 / set

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Flame Four Piece Bronze & Black Enamel Firetool Set

Located in New York, NY

This stunning and dramatic Mid-Century Modern four piece fire tool set was realized in the United States, circa 1950. A cantilevered bronze support ascends from an amorphic shield fo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss black color

$3,795

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss black color

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Cut Steel, Enamel, Steel, Iron

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss orange color

$3,795 / item

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original gloss orange color

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Fire Tool Set in Glass and Polished Brass w/ Black Enamel

$5,975 / set

Mid-Century Modern Fire Tool Set in Glass and Polished Brass w/ Black Enamel

By Fontana Arte

Located in New York, NY

This elegant Mid-Century Modern five piece fire tool set was realized in the France, circa 1960. The set includes a brush, poker, tongs, and shovel- all executed in brass, with each ...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, avocado color w/black pipe

$3,195

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, avocado color w/black pipe

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel, Steel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original rare avocado color

$3,795

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original rare avocado color

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original copper brown color

$3,795

Fireplace freestanding by Preway, burns wood or gas, original copper brown color

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century by Preway Mfg.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Malm style Cone Wood Burning Fireplace Rare Lime Green

By Preway

Located in Pemberton, NJ

An original vintage mid century enameled freestanding fireplace Malm style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Brass by Alessandro Albrizzi

$3,475 / set

Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Brass by Alessandro Albrizzi

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in New York, NY

This sleek and sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Three Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Brass and Black Enamel by Alessandro Albrizzi originates from the Italy, Circa 1970. Features...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of MidCentury Polished Brass & Enamel Buckle Form Andirons by Donald Deskey

$4,475 / set

Pair of MidCentury Polished Brass & Enamel Buckle Form Andirons by Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in New York, NY

This dynamic yet reserved Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Buckle Form Andirons in Polished Brass & Black Enamel are by the esteemed designer Donald Deskey, originating from the United ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Red O'Keefe & Merritt Stove, 1948

$7,770Sale Price|40% Off

Red O'Keefe & Merritt Stove, 1948

Located in North Hollywood, CA

All original O'Keefe & Merritt red stove 1948. This is very rare red version which has been refurbished and retains original red enamel and white ceramic salt and pepper holders. Fou...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

Parzinger Style Three Piece Brass & Black Cast Iron Fire Tool Set with Stand

$950 / set

Parzinger Style Three Piece Brass & Black Cast Iron Fire Tool Set with Stand

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Three Piece Fireplace Tool Utensil Set in Cast Iron and Brass, Circa 1960. Featuring a heavy 3 piece tool set with 3 matte Black enameled wrought iron and brass handled tools. With ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Donald Deskey for Bennett Polished Brass 3 PC. Fire Tool Set + Stand & Andirons

$2,750 / set

Donald Deskey for Bennett Polished Brass 3 PC. Fire Tool Set + Stand & Andirons

By Bennett Co., Donald Deskey

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Original Donald Deskey Fireplace Andirons & Tool Utensil Set by Bennett Co. in Cast Iron, Wrought Iron and Brass. Featuring a 4 piece tool set with Stand, Broom, Shovel, and Cla...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron, Iron

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Wall-Mounted Fireplace by Don Bar, 1970s - Mod 5005

Unavailable

H 47.25 in W 35.04 in D 22.05 in

Wall-Mounted Fireplace by Don Bar, 1970s - Mod 5005

By Don-Bar Design

Located in Uccle, BE

Wall-Mounted Fireplace by Don Bar, 1970s Product details Dimensions D: 56 cm (22.05") H: 101 cm (39.76") W: 89 cm (35.04") Don-Bar 5005 wall-mounted fireplace in black en...

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

20th Century Belgian Stove by Efel, 1940s

Unavailable

H 93 in W 97 in D 49 in

20th Century Belgian Stove by Efel, 1940s

Located in Florence, IT

20th century Belgian stove by Efel, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal

Amazing Ceramic Fireplace, 1950

Unavailable

H 78.75 in Dm 27.56 in

Amazing Ceramic Fireplace, 1950

By Stil Keramos

Located in Fossano, IT

Beautiful fireplace abstract red and black enameled ceramic made, exceptional architectural design 1950. Made by Stil-Keramos was designed in 1950 by Architect Urso, as the literat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Iron

Malm Enamel Fireplace, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1975

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H 101 in Dm 33 in

Malm Enamel Fireplace, Mid-Century Modern, USA, 1975

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Malm 1970s enamel fireplace in great condition! Enamel looks flawless on this freestanding fireplace. Inside looks like there has never been a fire in place! Fireplace retains its o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Wood Burning Preway Fireplace

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H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Wood Burning Preway Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Authentic Mid-Century Modern Preway fireplace. This is an actual Preway with the maker's label present.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Porcelain Finish Preway Fireplace

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H 62 in W 28.5 in D 37 in

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Porcelain Finish Preway Fireplace

By Preway

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Cool --original red 1970’s enamel vintage, Eames Era Mid-Century Modern large preway Freestanding fireplace.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, wood/gas, original cobalt blue color

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H 96 in Dm 32 in

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, wood/gas, original cobalt blue color

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Designed to burn wood or gas, inside your home or out.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Orange

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H 69 in W 36 in D 30 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Orange

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Orange Enamel Retro Electric Faux Fireplace Space Heater Find a corner in your bedroom or living room to plug in this orange space heater to create that cozy cabi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Fireplace, free standing, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood/gas. Gloss Black.

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H 96 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, free standing, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood/gas. Gloss Black.

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace freestanding, mid-century. From Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

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H 73 in W 31 in D 31 in

Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Freestanding Electric Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor Circa 1960 Dimensions: H: 73” W: 31” D: 31”

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Black Enameled Iron and Brass Fire Screen by Donald Deskey

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H 32.25 in W 41.25 in D 8 in

Mid-Century Modern Black Enameled Iron and Brass Fire Screen by Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey

Located in New York, NY

Donald Deskey- the legendary designer of Radio City Music Hall- created this brass and iron fire screen, circa 1950. This piece represents an exquisite example of Deskey's later work...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Slate Chrome and Enamel Fireplace Tools attributed to Danny Alessandro

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H 36.75 in W 13 in D 6 in

Slate Chrome and Enamel Fireplace Tools attributed to Danny Alessandro

By Danny Alessandro

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fireplace tools attributed to Danny Alessandro, circa early 1970s. These all original examples have black enameled handles, sleek chrome frames and slate base.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor

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H 99 in W 38 in D 38 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor

By Preway

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Preway Freestanding Gas/Wood Burning Cone Fireplace in Orange - Indoor/Outdoor - Enamel Stove Original vintage mid century modern Preway gas/wood burning...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

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H 66 in W 42 in D 42 in

Vintage Preway Freestanding Cone Gas Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor

By Preway

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Preway Freestanding Cone Fireplace in Red - Indoor/Outdoor - Gas/Wood Burning Enamel Stove Original vintage mid century modern Preway gas/wood burning f...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1970s Free-Standing Preway Kiva Orange Freestanding Fireplace

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H 120 in W 45 in D 30 in

1970s Free-Standing Preway Kiva Orange Freestanding Fireplace

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Beautiful Condition, Very Minimal Use, with Ceiling Flange, Flue Handle, Faux Electric Fire Logs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace, freestanding, wood or gas, Preway brand Capri, gloss black, c. 1970s

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H 96 in W 30 in D 24 in

Fireplace, freestanding, wood or gas, Preway brand Capri, gloss black, c. 1970s

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Brings a sharp, mid-century vibe to interior room design for its sculptural shape and functional ease.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Three-Piece Modernist Fireplace Tools

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H 29 in W 11 in D 7 in

Three-Piece Modernist Fireplace Tools

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modernist set of fireplace tools on a cantilevered stand. Each piece is stylistically bent to create a handle that balances on the stand. The set includes a poker, as shovel, and a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brass and Black Enamel

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H 33 in W 10.25 in D 6.75 in

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set in Brass and Black Enamel

Located in New York, NY

This very sophisticated Fire tool set features sculptural brass handles with a brass rail and holder with black enamel fittings..It includes a poker,a brush ,a log holder and shovel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Mid-Century Modern Stylized X-Form Brass and Black Enameled Iron Andirons

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H 23.25 in W 5.75 in D 15 in

Mid-Century Modern Stylized X-Form Brass and Black Enameled Iron Andirons

Located in New York, NY

These stunning and graphic Mid-Century Modern andirons were realized in the United States, circa 1960. They offer sinuously curved stylized x-form bodies- whose tops expand outwards ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fireplace, Wood or Gas Stove, Free Standing, Preway Manufacturing, Malm, c 1960s

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H 92 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, Wood or Gas Stove, Free Standing, Preway Manufacturing, Malm, c 1960s

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, wood or gas stove, freestanding, by Preway, circa 1960s. Rare yellow color, porcelain baked paint on steel frame. Thoroughly cleaned, inspected and touched up with hi-heat...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Powder Blue Wood Burning Preway Style Fireplace with Spark Screen and Log Holder

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H 66.75 in W 38.5 in D 29 in

Powder Blue Wood Burning Preway Style Fireplace with Spark Screen and Log Holder

By Preway

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Rare powder blue Mid-Century Modern Preway style Cone Fireplace — A Dream Piece for Designers & Decorators A true design unicorn, the freestanding cone fireplace is a showstopping M...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Pilgrim Four-Piece Fireplace Set on Pedestal Mount

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H 30 in Dm 9 in

Pilgrim Four-Piece Fireplace Set on Pedestal Mount

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A four-piece fireplace set in cast iron and brass from American manufacturer Pilgrim. An iron pillar on a pedestal base supports four arms which hold a shovel, poker, tongs and brush...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set designed by Mel Bogart

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H 32 in Dm 11.25 in

Mid-Century Modernist Fire Tool Set designed by Mel Bogart

By Mel Bogart, Stewart-Winthrop

Located in New York, NY

This very sophisticated firetool set features a matte black enamel finish. Designed by Mel Bogart by Stewart-Winthrop. The base is circular with a square column form stem supporting ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Iron Five Piece Fire Tool Set

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H 32.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Iron Five Piece Fire Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

This refined five-piece fire tool set was realized in the United States, circa 1950. It features a tong, a shovel, a poker and a brush created in black iron with a circular brass emb...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Small Modernist Fire Pit or Brazier with Tripod Base

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H 2.75 in Dm 19.75 in

Small Modernist Fire Pit or Brazier with Tripod Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Mid-Century Modern fire pit or brazier in wrought iron with three delicate legs. The piece has a fine edge and a thicker base to support its use with coals, and has been painted wi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Modernist Fire Pit or Brazier with Tripod Base

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H 6.5 in Dm 24.75 in

Large Modernist Fire Pit or Brazier with Tripod Base

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Mid-Century Modern fire pit or brazier in wrought iron with three splayed legs. The piece has a Fine edge and a thicker base to support its use with coals, and has been painted wit...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Modernist Set of Black and Brass Fire Tools

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H 31.5 in Dm 8.5 in

Modernist Set of Black and Brass Fire Tools

Located in Atlanta, GA

Modernist Set of Black and Brass Fire Tools, American, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist Iron Fire Tools, United States, 1960's

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H 19.25 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

Modernist Iron Fire Tools, United States, 1960's

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Iron Fire Tools, United States, 1960's.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Danish Mid Century Enameled Fireplace Designed by Hoff & Windage for Tasso

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H 32.5 in W 18 in D 19 in

Danish Mid Century Enameled Fireplace Designed by Hoff & Windage for Tasso

By Tasso

Located in New York, NY

Chic, stylish and hard to find piece from the Golden Age of Danish Mid Century design, the fireplace is not only a beautiful objet, but it is amazingly efficient in dispersing heat ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lancer Wood Burning Fireplace by Malm

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H 80 in W 32 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Lancer Wood Burning Fireplace by Malm

By Malm Fireplaces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern lancer wood burning fireplace by Malm.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

Preway Enamel Cone Fireplace

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H 110 in W 38 in D 30 in

Preway Enamel Cone Fireplace

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Orange enamel Preway cone form fireplace in extra fine original condition. This example comes with two exhaust tubes, (each tube 32 inch) a curved elbow joint, and the original wall ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Preway White Enamel Fireplace

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H 72 in W 38 in D 30 in

Preway White Enamel Fireplace

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Mod style "PREWAY" white enamel fireplace, in very good, original vintage condition. Shows only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood, gas. Gloss Black.

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H 96 in W 38 in D 30 in

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century. Preway mfg. Burns wood, gas. Gloss Black.

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Preway Faux Fireplace in Orange Enamel with "Logs"

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H 67 in W 38 in D 28 in

Preway Faux Fireplace in Orange Enamel with "Logs"

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Preway freestanding faux fireplace, this model is equipped with a set of plastic logs, lights, and an electric heater, all in original working condition. When turned o...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Mid century fireplace, freestanding, Preway, Mfg., gas or wood, in burnt orange

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H 96 in W 38 in D 29 in

Mid century fireplace, freestanding, Preway, Mfg., gas or wood, in burnt orange

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century, contemporary fireplace, freestanding, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Mid-century Fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg., wood or gas in Sunshine Yellow

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H 108 in W 38 in D 29 in

Mid-century Fireplace, freestanding, Preway Mfg., wood or gas in Sunshine Yellow

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century, contemporary fireplace, freestanding, from Preway Mfg.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Cut Steel

Mod Style Preway Freestanding Fireplace in Red Enamel Finish C. 1970's

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H 92 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mod Style Preway Freestanding Fireplace in Red Enamel Finish C. 1970's

By Preway

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Preway fireplace in red enamel finish - this piece has never had a live fire, nor been used outdoors, it is in very fine, original condition. The heating mechanism ( 220V...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Space Age Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French Mid-Century Modern Steel Fireplace Tools on a Stand, 1970

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H 27 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Set of 4 French Mid-Century Modern Steel Fireplace Tools on a Stand, 1970

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 French Mid-Century Modern black enameled steel fireplace tools and andiron accessories set on black enameled steel rack.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Modernist Black Enameled Steel Fireplace Tool Set

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H 26.38 in W 7.88 in D 11.03 in

Modernist Black Enameled Steel Fireplace Tool Set

Located in Dronten, NL

Modernist functional design, 5 pieces. We offer affordable worldwide shipping. Feel free to inquire!

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Mid-Century Modern Four Piece Walnut and Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

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H 29 in Dm 7.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Four Piece Walnut and Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

This refined Mid-Century Modern four piece fire tool set was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a poker, brush and shovel supported by a Stand all in black enamel...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Enamel

Mid Century Four Piece Handrubbed Walnut, Brass, Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

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H 33 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Mid Century Four Piece Handrubbed Walnut, Brass, Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

This refined Mid-Century Modern four piece fire tool set was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a poker, brush and shovel with hand rubbed walnut handles offering...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel and Brass Andirons by Donald Deskey

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H 19.5 in W 7.25 in D 13.25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Enamel and Brass Andirons by Donald Deskey

By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Located in Buffalo, NY

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1980s Nickel Fireplace Tools

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Located in Palm Springs, CA

For your consideration a set of fireplace tools. The handles are nickeld plated and the rest is black enameled metal.

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Fireplace, free standing, Preway brand, burns wood/gas. Burnt Orange, circa 1970

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H 96 in W 38 in D 24 in

Fireplace, free standing, Preway brand, burns wood/gas. Burnt Orange, circa 1970

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Fireplace, freestanding, mid-century, from Preway Mfg.

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Fireplace, free standing, Wood or Gas, Preway brand, Gloss Orange, circa 1970

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H 96 in W 38 in D 24 in

Fireplace, free standing, Wood or Gas, Preway brand, Gloss Orange, circa 1970

By Preway

Located in Madison, WI

Or a cool, summer eve, gathering with friends 'round the fire outside. This fireplace is the original gloss orange, enameled paint baked on.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Iron

Fireplace freestanding by Majestic for gas or wood, mustard color, new old stock

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H 108 in W 36 in D 24 in

Fireplace freestanding by Majestic for gas or wood, mustard color, new old stock

Located in Madison, WI

Mid-century, contemporary fireplace, freestanding, from Majestic.

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Rare Arthur Umanoff Log Holder Mid-Century Iron Cabinmodern Rustic Farmhouse

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By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Hyattsville, MD

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Midcentury Four Piece Handrubbed Walnut, Brass, Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

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Midcentury Four Piece Handrubbed Walnut, Brass, Black Enamel Fire Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

This refined Mid-Century Modern four piece fire tool set was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It features a poker, brush and shovel with hand rubbed walnut handles offering...

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Brass, Enamel

American Midcentury Atomic Modern Black Enameled Metal Log Holder

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American Midcentury Atomic Modern Black Enameled Metal Log Holder

By Tony Paul

Located in San Diego, CA

Nice atomic age black enameled metal attributed to Tony Paul, we have resprayed the item it's in good condition with movable handle, circa 1950s.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal

'H612' Hinged Fire Screen by George Nelson

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'H612' Hinged Fire Screen by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A Mid-Century Modern hinged fire screen designed by George Nelson. This uncommon 'H612' tapered enameled steel wire-cloth fire screen hinges open for fire tending. Manufactured in th...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's

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Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's

By George Nelson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Japanese Iron Modernist Fire Tools, Japan, 1960's .

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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George Nelson Style Five Piece Brass & Black Cast Iron Fire Tool Set with Stand

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H 32 in W 12 in D 6.5 in

George Nelson Style Five Piece Brass & Black Cast Iron Fire Tool Set with Stand

By George Nelson

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pilgrim Manufacturing Tool Utensil Set in Cast Iron and Brass, Circa 1970. Featuring a heavy 5 piece tool set with 4 matte Black enameled wrought iron and brass handled tools. With ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Exceptional Midcentury Fire Screen by Donald Deskey for Bennett

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H 31 in W 44 in D 8 in

Exceptional Midcentury Fire Screen by Donald Deskey for Bennett

By Donald Deskey, Ward Bennett

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and important midcentury fire screen suite was realized by the legendary designer Donald Deskey- the visionary behind Radio City Music Hall- for Bennet in the United Sta...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Mid-Century Bulbous Black Enamel Freestanding Fireplace

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H 95 in Dm 28 in

Mid-Century Bulbous Black Enamel Freestanding Fireplace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern style enthusiast? This is your answer to your father's iron wood-burning stove.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal

Mid-Century Fireplace, Enamel with Ceramic Interior

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H 81.5 in Dm 34 in

Mid-Century Fireplace, Enamel with Ceramic Interior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mid-Century fireplace is an exceptional shape and color.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

Oversized Indoor/Outdoor Mid-Century Fireplace, White Enamel

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H 87 in Dm 40 in

Oversized Indoor/Outdoor Mid-Century Fireplace, White Enamel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

What better then an ultra rare and very large Mid Century Modern metal fireplace to add some cozy comfort to your back yard, patio, deck or home interior?

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplaces and Mantels

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Metal

Mid-Century Bulbus White Enamel Indoor Outdoor Fireplace

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H 99 in W 35 in D 35 in

Mid-Century Bulbus White Enamel Indoor Outdoor Fireplace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Highly sought after round, bulbus, space-age shape, midcentury fireplace in all original, never used, condition. Shiny white enamel accented with black details: interior, log holde...

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Brass and Black Enamel Mid-Century Fireplace Tools

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H 29.5 in W 9 in D 7 in

Brass and Black Enamel Mid-Century Fireplace Tools

By Donald Deskey

Located in Stamford, CT

Sleek Mid-Century set of fireplace tools (shovel, poker and brush with stand) similar in style to Donald Deskey, the black enameled steel tools with heavy square profile mixed metal ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Brass, Copper, Steel

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Mid Century Enamel Fireplace For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century enamel fireplace you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century enamel fireplace — often made from metal, enamel and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century enamel fireplace you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century enamel fireplace bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arthur Umanoff, Preway and Tasso each produced at least one beautiful mid century enamel fireplace that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Enamel Fireplace?

Prices for a mid century enamel fireplace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $12,950, while the average can fetch as much as $2,900.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Building And Garden Elements for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.