Fireplace accessory - Ormolu - Fireplace plan
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Monumental nine-panel brass fireplace screen in a bronzed finish, dating to the 1950s in an Art Déco style with Art Nouveau influences, measuring 86 × 60 × 16 cm and weighing about 5 kg, in good condition with original patina and no electrical components.
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Monumental Art Nouveau Fireplace Fan – 9-Panel Sliding Brass Fire Screen, Early 20th Century.
Historical notes
Between the end of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th, the fireplace was the centerpiece of the European bourgeois home. In this context, fireplace fans spread, functional elements designed to regulate the propagation of heat and at the same time genuine objects of applied art.
During the Liberty / Art Nouveau period, such objects took on monumental and decorative forms, characterized by naturalistic motifs, elegant openwork, and refined mechanical solutions. Today they are regarded as rare historical furnishings for collectors.
Description:
An extraordinary large decorative fireplace fan, made of perforated material with a brass/bronze finish, dating from the early 20th century, belonging to the Art Nouveau / Liberty style.
The object stands out for:
central architectural structure with an upper finial;
base richly decorated with volutes and vegetal motifs;
a shaft with a paddle that oscillates, typical of antique fireplace fans;
An imposing perforated semicircular fan with a strong visual impact.
Opening and adjustment mechanism
The fan consists of nine perforated metal panels, sliding on a rail guide.
The panels slide one over the other, allowing you to manually adjust the opening in a gradual and stable way, adapting the screening surface to the fireplace’s needs.
The system is entirely mechanical, solid, and free of electrical components.
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions: 86 × 60 × 16 cm
Weight: about 5 kg
Conditions:
Good overall condition, with the original patina of time, consistent with its age and use. Solid and complete structure. No cables or electrical parts.
Monumental object, rare in type and size, ideal for historic fireplaces, high-end interior decoration, or Art Nouveau collections.
Monumental Art Nouveau Fireplace Fan – 9-Panel Sliding Brass Fire Screen, Early 20th Century.
Historical notes
Between the end of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th, the fireplace was the centerpiece of the European bourgeois home. In this context, fireplace fans spread, functional elements designed to regulate the propagation of heat and at the same time genuine objects of applied art.
During the Liberty / Art Nouveau period, such objects took on monumental and decorative forms, characterized by naturalistic motifs, elegant openwork, and refined mechanical solutions. Today they are regarded as rare historical furnishings for collectors.
Description:
An extraordinary large decorative fireplace fan, made of perforated material with a brass/bronze finish, dating from the early 20th century, belonging to the Art Nouveau / Liberty style.
The object stands out for:
central architectural structure with an upper finial;
base richly decorated with volutes and vegetal motifs;
a shaft with a paddle that oscillates, typical of antique fireplace fans;
An imposing perforated semicircular fan with a strong visual impact.
Opening and adjustment mechanism
The fan consists of nine perforated metal panels, sliding on a rail guide.
The panels slide one over the other, allowing you to manually adjust the opening in a gradual and stable way, adapting the screening surface to the fireplace’s needs.
The system is entirely mechanical, solid, and free of electrical components.
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions: 86 × 60 × 16 cm
Weight: about 5 kg
Conditions:
Good overall condition, with the original patina of time, consistent with its age and use. Solid and complete structure. No cables or electrical parts.
Monumental object, rare in type and size, ideal for historic fireplaces, high-end interior decoration, or Art Nouveau collections.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Fireplace plan
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Ormolu
Style
Art Deco
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
60 cm
Width
86 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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