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Antique French Neoclassical Venus Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century Antique Fire Back and Basket, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, iron, fire back and basket dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century Antique Fire Back and Basket, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, iron, fire back and basket dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Firegrate with Decorative Cast Iron Back
Located in London, GB
shaped back. Width At Front: 630 mm 24 ¾" Width At Back: 550 mm 21 ⅝" Height: 915 mm
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18th Century Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Fire Back, English, Victorian, Cast Iron, Plate, 19th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fire back, an English, Victorian, cast iron fire plate from the late 19th
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Large Fire Back Reflector Plate Cast Iron, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing fire back presented in good antique condition Crafted in heavy cast iron
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Early 1900s British Medieval Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Art Deco Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Art Deco Style Free Standing Fire Basket with Decorative Back and Ash Pan This is a useful and
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1920s Art Deco Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

French Louis XIV Fire Back in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1715
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
French fire back or plaque in solid cast iron clearly dated 1715. A large piece with wear
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1710s Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

American Federal Cast Iron and Painted Eagle Fire Back, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal cast iron and painted fire back with spread wing eagle grasping floral branch and
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1820s American Federal Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Tudor Revival Cast Iron Fire Back, Royal Crest, Lion, Greyhound, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Tudor revival recast, cast iron fire back from the late 19th century displaying the royal
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fire Back With Queen, Sweden circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron fire back with a seated and crowned queen holding a scepter in upper section; in lower
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Cast Iron Fire Back, Early 20th Century, Coat of Arms, English, Heavy
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a cast iron fire back from the early 20th century displaying a coat of arms. Heavy fire
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Cast Iron Fire Back With Soldier on Horseback, Sweden Circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron fire back with soldier wielding sword on horseback and cherub with trumpet. All scratches
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

George III Style Steel Fire Basket with Original Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in London, GB
The burning area decorated with four cannons stopped with cannonballs, above a delicately pierced fret in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, flanked by canted C scroll legs capped by ...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Cast Iron Fire Back With Soldier Mounted on Horseback, Sweden Circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron fire back marked SV & N Konung. Figure of military soldier or possibly royalty on a horse
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Heavy Large Fire Grate with Chimney Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Large Fire Grate with Chimney Back This is a Heavy Large Fire Back With a Matching Pair of
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Early 1900s Jacobean Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century Fire Back Pillars with Decoration
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fire back with pillars and decoration.
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Rare Antique Cast Iron French Fireplace Plaques, Justice, Prudence and Courage
Located in Dallas, TX
have filled the gap between the chimney opening and the fireplace mantel, along the back wall and sides
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17th Century French Classical Roman Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a natural
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON HERALDIC FIRE BACK
Located in Houston, TX
HANDSOME 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CAST IRON HERALDIC CAST IRON FIRE BACK FROM NORMANDY
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19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Joan of Arc Fire back
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassic fire back with Joan of Arc and two pillars of freedom. The pillars
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Fireside Set, English, Fire Basket, Andirons, Back, Victorian circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
. Sure to enhance any fireplace, the serpentine shapes and fascinating back would grace the medium-sized
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Early 20th Century British Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, William Mary Taste, Reflector, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron William & Mary revival reflector
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Late 19th Century British Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Large Heavy 17th Century Louis XIV French Cast Iron Fire Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large heavy 17th century Louis XIV French cast iron fire back  This is a large and very heavy
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Late 17th Century Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

Antique Relief Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Decorative Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique relief fire back. An English, cast iron decorative hearth panel, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron Hearth Panel, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
fire back, usefully narrow for the smaller fireplace. Delivered polished and ready to use
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirror Ivory and Giltwood Overmantel
Located in Milano, MI
Italian antique ivory color painted and giltwood fireplace mirror, dating back to early 19th
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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Backs

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Poplar

A Large Iron Fire Grate The fire has a decorative high back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Iron Fire Grate The fire has a decorative high back, in front there is a large fire
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Polished Iron Fire Back with Goddess and Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this antique fireback. Crafted in France, circa 1780, the mythological
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Late 18th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Polished Iron Fire Back with Goddess and Dolphins
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this antique fireback. Crafted in France, circa 1780, the mythological
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Late 18th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

16th Century French Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Round Top, TX
that served not only to adorn the fireplace, but to protect the back wall of the fireplace and to
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16th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

16th Century French Fireback in Cast Iron
Located in Round Top, TX
that served not only to adorn the fireplace, but to protect the back wall of the fireplace and to
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16th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

French 15th Century Fireback
Located in Round Top, TX
only to adorn the fireplace, but to protect the back wall of the fireplace and to radiate heat outwards
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Large French 16th Century Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Round Top, TX
that served not only to adorn the fireplace, but to protect the back wall of the fireplace and to
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16th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century French Black Iron Arched Fireback with Floral and Fruit Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
also be used in the back of any fireplace to reflect heat. Measures: 17" W x 23"H.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a wonderful back splash behind a stove in a kitchen, or place in the back of a fireplace
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century French Polished Iron Fireback with Family Crest and Tassel Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This massive French antique fire back was crafted in Southern France, circa 1750. With an arched
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Important 18th Century French Louis XIV Iron Fireback with Crest Dated 1708
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this large forged antique fire back. Created in
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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century French Black Iron Fireback with Crown, Family Crest and Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Crafted in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
This classically French antique fire back was crafted in Paris, circa 1850. With an arched top and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
kitchen, or place in the back of a fireplace. 22"W x 21.5"H
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique Clamshell Cast Iron Fireside Tool Stand
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique 19th century cast iron fireside tool stand is a perfect addition to any fireplace. The
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19th Century Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Polished Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
would make a wonderful back splash behind a stove in a kitchen, or place in the back of a fireplace
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century Cast Iron French Fireback
Located in Austin, TX
. These pieces were placed at the back of a fireplace - ther function was both decorative and practical as
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Polished Iron Fireback Dated 1642
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Created in
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Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Polished Iron Fireback with "Royal Coat of Arms of France"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Crafted in
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century Polished Iron Fireback with Center Cross and Fleurs-de-Lis Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Crafted in
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Mid-18th Century French Gothic Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique French Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
back of a fireplace or as a stove top back splash. The custom stand is provided so the piece can stand
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Antique French Fireback
Located in Houston, TX
back of a fireplace or as a stove top back splash. The custom stand is provided so the piece can stand
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Early 20th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Polished Iron Fireback with "Royal Coat of Arms of France"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Crafted in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

19th Century French Black Iron Fireback "La Vendee" Signed Y. Ramo
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this large and elegant antique fire back
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Early 19th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Pair of Large Antique Bronze Doré Andirons from France, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
focal point of any fireplace, but since the back of the iron log support has been cut, they can also
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Backs

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

Pair of Large Antique Bronze Doré Andirons from France, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
focal point of any fireplace, but since the back of the iron log support has been cut, they can also
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fireplace Backs

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Wrought Iron, Bronze

18th Century French Fleuredelisé Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
the back of the fireplace against heat and flames. Today they are still in use all over the world, but
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18th Century French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireback from the Franche-Comté Region
Located in Dallas, TX
intended, along the back wall of a fireplace to reflect heat back into the room. It can also be affixed to
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1720s French Louis XV Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

Circa 1900 French Cast Iron Coat of Arms Fireback, La Bourdonnaye/Pommery
Located in Dallas, TX
. Originally designed to protect the back of fireplaces from smoke and soot, firebacks also reflect heat from
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Early 1900s French Antique Fireplace Backs

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Iron

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Antique Fireplace Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique fireplace backs available for sale. Each of these unique antique fireplace backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Antique fireplace backs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique fireplace backs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Louis XV and Neoclassical antique fireplace backs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Fireplace Backs?

Prices for antique fireplace backs start at $284 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $1,531.

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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.

Questions About Antique Fireplace Backs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.