Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Custom Modernist Three-Piece Brass Fire Tools Set
Located in New York, NY
This refined brass fireplace tool set was hand crafted by artisans in New York State exclusively for us. It includes a stand, shovel, brush, poker and tongs realized in lustrous poli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Modernist Fire Screen Set in Nickel, Glass and Black Enamel by WMH Jackson
Located in New York, NY
This refined and handsome four piece fire screen set was realized by the New York based maker WM H. Jackson- renowned for creating first-rate design products since 1827. This set- created in the manner of Donald Deskey- features two octagonal polished nickel andirons with dual striations running down each edge. The andiron bodies are circumscribed at top and bottom with two concentric skyscraper style black enamel bands. Above the upper black enamel band there is a translucent glass orb- a design nod to Machine Age in America a la Donald Deskey- with a ribbed finial holding it in place. The andirons sit on octagonal polished nickel bases and have rectangular black iron supports extending outwards where they are adjoined at a right angle by a vertical arm that ascends to the floor. With its clean modernist lines and superlative construction, this set- featuring two andirons, a grate and a screen- would be a winning addition to any style of interior from classic Deco to contemporary. The screen bears the original label reading "WM H Jackson...
Category
20th Century American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Enamel, Nickel
Modernist Four-Piece Polished Nickel Fire Tool Set with Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist four-piece fire tool set in polished nickel and polished brass was custom crafted by artisans in New York State exclusively for us. It features rectangular sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Custom Modernist Tubular Polished Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by our bespoke atelier in New York, this stunning and graphic skyscraper style pair of tubular andirons embodies the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Nickel
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Etna" in Brass and Fireproof Glass, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Etna" in solid oxidized brass base, with cutout pattern and extra clear fireproof glass, inspired by archetypal symbols, combining a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Argos" in Brass with Organic Forms, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Argos" in solid oxidized brass with cutout pattern with organic forms.
The screen is standing on a rectangular solid brass base.
V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Custom Modernist Three-Piece Brass and Oil Rubbed Bronze Fire Tools Set
Located in New York, NY
This refined and luxurious custom fireplace tool set includes stand, shovel, brush, poker and tongs realized in lustrous polished brass. The fire tool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Adranus" in Brass with Linear Pattern, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Adranus" in solid oxidized brass, with linear cutout pattern.
The screen is standing on a solid brass base.
Variations are availab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Custom Four-Piece Fire Tool Set in Polished Nickel and Polished Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
This custom chic modernist four-piece fire tool set consists of a shovel, brush, poker and log holder. Each piece hangs neatly on a T-frame by the square polished brass handle. Ask f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Fireplace Screen "Estia" in Brass with Greek Key Pattern by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted fireplace screen model "Estia" in solid oxidized brass, with Greek key cutout pattern.
The screen is standing on a solid brass base.
Variations are availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Curved Deco Inspired Nickel Andirons, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Nickel
Modern Brass and Black Iron Scroll Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
These elegant andirons feature scroll form fronts in lustrous brass and geometrically formed brackets in black iron. With their clean lines, classically inspired form, and luxurious ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ercole Large Fire Pit by AK47 Design
By AK47 Design
Located in Boston, MA
Ercole large fire pit by AK47 Design
Grey concrete fire pit Ø2500 mm.
Ercole is a outdoor wood-burning fire pit.
It is born by the union of two...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Concrete
Italian Fireplace Travertino end 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Fireplace Travertino end 20th Century
hight: 126cm
width: 144cm
depth: 31cm
very good condition
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Modernist Andirons in Polished Brass and Nickel, Manner of Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Handmade by artisans in New York state, this pair of modernist andirons embody the old world craftsmanship and design aesthetic of a bygone era. With their skyscraper style construct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Iron, Nickel
21st Century Antique Glass & Steel Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
21st century antique glass & steel fireplace insert
Hand made antique glass slips frame with black steel back box chamber.
Suitable for, gas fire, bio-ethanol fire or decorative p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Steel
Modern Polished Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant brass fireplace screen features a rectilinear frame in polished and un-lacquered brass with a blackened iron mesh backing. With its modern form and clean lines, this pie...
Category
2010s American Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Metal, Brass
Polish Brass and Chrome Fireplace Set in the Manner of Maison Charles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous 1970’s fireplace set in the manner of Maison Charles.
The set consists of fireplaces tools and a solid polish brass screen.
Measurements:
Screen-33.25” high, 37.25...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Brass, Chrome
An English Fireplace of Architectural Form
Located in London, GB
A small English bolection fireplace of architectural form. The moulded frieze and jambs surmounted by shelf above. Fine quality Italian Arabescato marble. Modern. N.B. May be subject...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Bolection Fireplace with Moulded Shelf
Located in London, GB
An English bolection fireplace with moulded shelf above. Shown in Italian Arabescato marble, could be made in other marbles or limestones if required. English, modern. N.B. May be su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Gathering Heat by Christian and Jade
Located in Geneve, CH
Gathering heat by Christian and Jade
Gathering heat
Year: 2019
Material: Smoked glass, steel, Lavastone, bioethanol system
Size: H 62, L 100, W ...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Aluminum
David Collins - A Brown Travertine, Bronze and Statuary Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A contemporary brown travertine, bronze and statuary marble fireplace removed from the London residence of renowned interior decorator David Collins, the illuminated strip to the rea...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Travertine, Statuary Marble, Bronze
Gandia Blasco Lighting Llar Fireplace 2 by Borja García
Located in New York, NY
“We wanted to work with a product that could transpose concepts that belong inside the home, such as a meeting around the hearth, to an outdoor space. LLAR responds to this premise with a purely architectural aesthetic, where the proportion and composition of the product convey a certain clarity and presence that are typical of the modern movement, where the fire place was already considered a key architectural element in the home.” – Borja García...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gandia Blasco Lighting Llar Fireplace 3 by Borja García
Located in New York, NY
“We wanted to work with a product that could transpose concepts that belong inside the home, such as a meeting around the hearth, to an outdoor space. LLAR responds to this premise with a purely architectural aesthetic, where the proportion and composition of the product convey a certain clarity and presence that are typical of the modern movement, where the fire place was already considered a key architectural element in the home.” – Borja García...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gandia Blasco Lighting Llar Fireplace 1 by Borja García
Located in New York, NY
“We wanted to work with a product that could transpose concepts that belong inside the home, such as a meeting around the hearth, to an outdoor space. LLAR responds to this premise with a purely architectural aesthetic, where the proportion and composition of the product convey a certain clarity and presence that are typical of the modern movement, where the fire place was already considered a key architectural element in the home.” – Borja García...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern fireplaces and mantels 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 fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original fireplaces and mantels, popular names associated with this style include AK47 Design, ANAKTAE, Koby Knoll Click, and Gandia Blasco. 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $96,148 while the average work can sell for $4,820.