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Historically,
the fireplace has been the center of the home, where around the hearth the glow of a
crackling log fire can be enjoyed and appreciated in a beautiful, well appointed antique
fireplace.
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In the late
1700's as the economy expanded, the new affluence was reflected in the design of larger
and more extravagant homes and interiors. Attractive andirons on a grand scale became
desirable additions to the architecture of the 18th Century.
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Andirons with
cabriole legs, ball and claw or hairy paw feet of the Chippendale variety appeared,
reflecting trends in the other Decorative Arts such as cabinet and furniture making.
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These
andirons incorporated architectural and design elements such as acorn, lemon, and flame
finials and became the benchmark of fine design.
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As Adam style
in architecture became popular in the last quarter of the 18th Century, fireplaces
incorporated design details such as reeding and fluting reflecting the Neo-Classical
influence.
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As the
Federal Period introduced the double lemon topped andiron and the steeple top design, the
19th Century brought it's own changes.
The Empire
in France, the Regency in England, and the Federal in America slowly evolved into the more
ornamental Victorian style.
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The Victorian
interest included a broad historical exploration of the Baroque, Rococo, and Empire moving
into newer trends of the early 20th Century such as Art Nouveaux, Colonial Revival and,
Arts & Crafts and Art Deco.
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Experience
the enduring attraction of the comforts and delights of the open fire. We welcome your
inquiries about this historic collection of Antique Fireplaces & Accessories offered
here for the first time.
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258-7444
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