British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE

Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.

As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.

Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.

To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.

Find a collection of antique British Colonial outdoor furniture, seating, bedroom furniture, decorative objects and other items on 1stDibs.

Style: British Colonial

Coastal Marine Heavy Brass Fireplace Tool Set

$1,752Sale Price / set|20% Off

Coastal Marine Heavy Brass Fireplace Tool Set

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Impressive 46” high polished brass fireplace tools set in a shape of antique sailing ship named Fon Germando.

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1940s Dutch Vintage British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

$975

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons of Soldiers Val D´Osne, 19th Century

By Val D'Osne Foundry

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped Val d´Osne. The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina making the "Zoauve" soldier and the "Grenadier" soldier formed figures fabulously attractive. The foundry of Val d´Osne grounded in 1836 by Jean-Pierre-Victor André, is the maker of the Crystal Palace in London, build for the 1851 Great Exhibition...

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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket

$1,650

Scarce Anglo Indian British Colonial Brass Mounted Wooden Log Pail Bucket

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and most charming antique Anglo Indian British Colonial brass bound hand turned hollowed log bucket. Early 19th century, India, handmade during the British rule on the Indian...

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Early 19th Century Indian Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons for Peerless

$1,100 / set

H 6.5 in W 3 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Cast Iron Andirons for Peerless

By Peerless

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of cast iron andirons c.1950s for Peerless, USA. A simplistic and modern design to compliment to your fireplace. Dimensions 3" width x 17.5" depth x 6.5" height Condition Good...

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1950s American Vintage British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Vintage brass fireplace tools

$1,417

H 13.39 in W 6.7 in D 9.85 in

Vintage brass fireplace tools

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Vintage brass fireplace tools

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1970s Italian Vintage British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

SPECIAL Antique Brass & Bronze Log Bin / FIREWOOD BUCKET or Basket with Handle

$1,831

H 11.5 in W 19.5 in D 15.7 in

SPECIAL Antique Brass & Bronze Log Bin / FIREWOOD BUCKET or Basket with Handle

Located in Lisse, NL

Sizeable, sturdy, and quality, copper collecting bucket on feet. A substantial and beautifully handcrafted brass and bronze log bin, featuring elegant detailing and a practical desi...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Wrought Iron

FINE EXTRA LARGE 66CM TALL GEORGE III IRISH HARDWOOD & BRASS PEAT BUCKET LOG BiN

$5,174

H 25.99 in Dm 20.08 in

FINE EXTRA LARGE 66CM TALL GEORGE III IRISH HARDWOOD & BRASS PEAT BUCKET LOG BiN

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite extra large original George III plate bucket in the Military Campaign style, hand carved in m...

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1760s English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Riveted Copper Log Bin with Brass Paw Feet

$2,900

H 16.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Riveted Copper Log Bin with Brass Paw Feet

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good English 19th century hand riveted copper pot with flared lip, now on brass paw feet. Perfect for firewood or as planter.

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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Regency Brass Log Holder with Swing Handle

$850

H 18.25 in W 14.25 in D 23.25 in

English Regency Brass Log Holder with Swing Handle

Located in Astoria, NY

English Regency Brass Log Holder, with swing handle on four paw feet. 18.25" H x 14.25" W x 23.25" D. Provenance: From a West End Avenue Collection.

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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass Mounted Hammered Copper Footed Fireplace Pail

$2,896

H 17 in W 12 in D 12 in

19th Century Arts & Crafts Brass Mounted Hammered Copper Footed Fireplace Pail

Located in Germantown, MD

Highly decorative 19th century Arts & Crafts brass Mounted over Hammered Copper Footed Fireplace Pail bucket, with hammered copper handle. May be used as a log holder or as a planter...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Brass and wrought iron nailed log bucket pot bin, 1800/1900s

$1,285Sale Price|43% Off

H 14.18 in Dm 28.35 in

Large Brass and wrought iron nailed log bucket pot bin, 1800/1900s

Located in Zevenaar, NL

A large copper (72 cm 28.35 inches diameter) container with a welded seam, and handles. Retaining original well-utilized and workshop-aged surface. Great large size for logs next to ...

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Late 18th Century French Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Brass and Black Lacquered Brass Log Holder

$2,339

H 16.15 in W 21.46 in D 14.38 in

Brass and Black Lacquered Brass Log Holder

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice neoclassical style log holder is made of black lacquered brass and brass witt claw feet. This is a French work. Circa 1970

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1970s French Vintage British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Modernist Fireplace Tool Set

$1,400

H 32.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Modernist Fireplace Tool Set

Located in New York, NY

Chic fireplace tool set consisting of three tools (poker, brush, shovel) and the stand. Black frame with solid brass handles and decorative trim. V...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Bound Peat Bucket

$1,150

H 15 in Dm 10.5 in

Brass Bound Peat Bucket

Located in Huntington, NY

19th century Brass Bound Peat Bucket with Brass handle. The rough-hewn outside bound with brass bands and copper rivets.

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Mid-19th Century English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs

$1,180Sale Price|20% Off

H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 27.56 in

19th Century French Wrought Iron Andirons or Firedogs

Located in Casteren, NL

This is a beautiful pair of wrought iron French firedogs forged, circa 1860. These andirons are perfectly suited for a large fireplace. They stand upon a tripod with forward arched...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

19th Century English Coal Hod or Scuttle

Sold

H 14.5 in W 12.25 in D 17 in

19th Century English Coal Hod or Scuttle

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning piece of English 19th century history has come so far from being a well designed utilitarian piece within English homes to a gorgeous decorator piece that is not only b...

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Late 19th Century English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Style Copper Fire Bucket / Coal Pail

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H 8.5 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

English Victorian Style Copper Fire Bucket / Coal Pail

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style cylindrical copper fire bucket / coal pail with a black iron swing handle. Dents in buckets consistent with use.

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19th Century British Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

American Country Black Tole Coal Scuttle

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H 23.5 in W 11.5 in D 10.5 in

American Country Black Tole Coal Scuttle

Located in Queens, NY

American Country-style (19th Century) black tole coal scuttle with painted roses and side handles.

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19th Century American Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Paint

21st Century Limestone Fireplace Mantlepiece

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H 57 in W 72 in D 13 in

21st Century Limestone Fireplace Mantlepiece

Located in London, GB

21st century limestone fireplace mantlepiece. Hand Carved Double Scrolled Jambs With Tripple Stepped Footblocks And Break Fronted Shelf. Made From Solid White Limestone. Recently S...

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21st Century and Contemporary European British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Cast Iron Fire Back, by the Kingsworthy Foundry

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H 17 in W 23 in D 1 in

Cast Iron Fire Back, by the Kingsworthy Foundry

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cast Iron Fire Back, by the Kingsworthy Foundry The Fire back is extremely Heavy, it denotes the Lion, an English Rose and a Scottish thistle w...

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Colonial Man Fireplace Poker Tool Set & Stand

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H 22.5 in W 8.75 in D 7 in

Vintage Cast Iron Figural Colonial Man Fireplace Poker Tool Set & Stand

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage cast iron hearthware fire tool set featuring a colonial / Renaissance dressed man. Poker, tongs, brush and stand. Measure: 23".

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons Amerique, 19th Century

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H 8.67 in W 3.75 in D 14.97 in

French Cast Iron Firedog Andirons Amerique, 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of 19th century French firedogs or andirons in cast iron stamped "Amerique". The andirons appear in their unbeatable old patina, making the well dressed ladies with hat...

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19th Century French Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Colonial Forged Fireplace Tongs, 18th Century

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H 25.2 in W 3.75 in D 0.4 in

Colonial Forged Fireplace Tongs, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century English wrought iron fire tongs.

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Early 18th Century English Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Copper Cooking Utensils Ladle and Strainer for Fire Place

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H 21.5 in W 6.75 in D 1 in

Pair of Large Copper Cooking Utensils Ladle and Strainer for Fire Place

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A Pair of Large Copper Cooking Utensils Ladle & Strainer For Fire Place, Hand made and decorated handles, consists of a large strainer and a large ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique British Colonial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Copper

British Colonial fireplace tools and chimney pots for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial fireplace tools and chimney pots made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia 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 and Val D'Osne Foundry. 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 $975 and tops out at $3,568 while the average work can sell for $1,318.