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Large 19th Century Regency Steel Splayed Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very large 19th century Regency polished steel splayed fireplace insert. An outer frame with a
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1820s English Regency Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully refurbished 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert cast by the Carron foundry in
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1840s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple 19th century Scottish splayed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a
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1870s Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully restored Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron arched fireplace insert. A generous
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Period Art Nouveau Style Polished Steel Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored period Art Nouveau manor polished steel fireplace insert. A gently
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1920s English Art Nouveau Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Steel

Mid-19th Century French Cast Iron Foliate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-19th century French cast iron foliate fireplace insert with a centralised urn and swags
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Style Victorian Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th century Victorian style slow arched cast iron fireplace insert. A slow arched
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1920s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert of good form. A generous outer plate, with a
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with an arched opening, showing high
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1850s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A 19th century Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert, a generous out plate, a
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1870s British Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Antique Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert in the shape of a horseshoe, an
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1850s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Original 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Recently salvaged fom a central
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert from the world renowned Carron of
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1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Complete with fire back, flap, front bars
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
An early 19th century Regency cast iron fireplace insert of excellent quality. Convex interior
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1820s English Regency Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron And Brass Register Grate Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple but elegant cast iron and brass antique Georgian register grate, fireplace insert with a
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer
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1830s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century Victorian cast iron tiled fireplace insert showing high quality casting. A
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A medium sized 19th century Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert by the notable foundry
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1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Original Edwardian Cast Iron and Brass, Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous and fine example of an Original Edwardian cast iron and brass, tiled fireplace insert. A
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Mid-Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small and neat antique mid-Victorian 19th century cast iron hob grate fireplace insert, of great
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1850s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian 19th Century Small Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A neat and small antique Victorian 19th century arched cast iron fireplace Insert, with an
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1870s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Antique Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming 19th century antique Victorian cast Iron fireplace insert with applied raised brass
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1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Iron

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with hand painted original tiles. A
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very well cast 19th century mid-Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert from the world famous
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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Rare Important Anglo-Japanese Cast Brass Fireplace Insert by Thomas Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
brass fireplace insert still retaining it's original Gilt. An identical version is held in the Victoria
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Anglo-Japanese Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass

Antique Louis XVI, 19 C. Cast Iron Fireplace Insert w/ Ormolu Details
Located in New York, NY
19th C. Louis XVI Style cast iron fireplace insert with ormolu details. There are foliate, ribbon
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19th Century American Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Carron of Falkirk fireplace insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A larger than normal Scottish 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of
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1890s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Inserts of Importance
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A matching pair of mid-19th century cast iron fireplace inserts probably cast in Falkirk, West
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1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple diamond patterned mid-19th century French cast iron insert with a framed border and shaped
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A large and Ornate 19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and highly ornate, Scottish, probably Carron of Falkirk -cast iron and brass fireplace
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1850s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Early Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A pleasing 19th century early Victorian arched cast iron insert, with original dampers. Probably
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1840s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Black Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Ornate Rossette, Foliage Beading
Located in New York, NY
Antique cast iron fireplace summer cover insert with protruding rosette design with a beaded border
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. Features a
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th C French Louis XVI Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Surround Cherub
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive mid 19th century French cast iron fireplace insert or surround. A concave
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Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Insert Fireplace
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A small and well cast, antique victorian cast iron fireplace insert. Fully refurbished, painted
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A good quality Victorian highlight burnished, cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Together with new
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian original tiled cast iron fireplace insert with beautiful original tile panels.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Arch Insert by Carron of Falkirk
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of Falkirk. A
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1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Unusual Cast Iron Insert by Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
A very unusual cast iron fireplace insert by Thomas Jeckyll. The reeded background with finely cast
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19th Century English Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Movement Cast Iron Fireplace Grate by C. B. Evans
By Christopher Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Charming Aesthetic Movement fireplace insert grate with raised flower motif casting. This example
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Fireplace Mantle, Carved Cast Iron Stove Floral Decorations, 19th Century Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
mouth, built in the 19th century in Italy and used as a fireplace insert. Given its thickness, it can
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Ironstone

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
-iron fireplace insert with hobs each side of the grate area was traditional used to heat the iron or
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Grand Scottish Early 19th Century Carved Wooden Georgian Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
& Lime wood fireplace surround. A break front top shelf with applied corvetto cornice, below, carved
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1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Pine

Antique Fireplace with Insert
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Delightful French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel wit beautiful sunburst polished copper insert
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Copper, Steel

Antique Victorian Arch Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A mid-Victorian antique cast iron arched fireplace surround hob grate insert, excellent quality
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1870s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast-Iron Fireplace Tiled Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian cast-iron fireplace tiled insert. A good classic Victorian antique
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround and Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
fireplace surround. A serpentine shaped shelf sits above a pair of carved spandrel arches centred by a well
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1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Carron Fireplace Surround Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century Victorian cast iron insert by the Carron Foundry Falkirk, Scotland, excellent
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1850s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Polished Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Surround and Tiled Insert
Located in London, GB
A polished Victorian cast-iron fireplace surround with matching cast-iron tiled insert Salvaged
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Marble Fireplace Mantel Surround Bronze Insert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A large Louis XVI style 19th century fireplace surround in Italian Carrara Marble. The carved
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century French Ormolu White Marble Fireplace with Iron Inserts, c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique mid-19th century French Empire white marble fireplace with ormolu mounts. The moulded
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19th Century French Empire Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble, Iron, Ormolu

Antique Marble French Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel with Cast Iron Insert
Located in London, GB
iron decorative insert panel with conforming decoration. Measures: Marble opening 102cm W x 83.5cm
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19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neo-gothic Bronze Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Neo-Gothic style gilt bronze fireplace insert with painted porcelain medallions. There are three
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Delft Tile Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This is a fine quality piece. Excellent overall condition. Weight 40 kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplace Insert

Arts Crafts Style Tiled Fire Insert Fire Box
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed tiled cast iron fireplace grate insert in the Arts and Crafts style. This grate has an
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19th Century Antique Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

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Antique Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique fireplace insert for your home. Frequently made of metal, iron and ceramic, every antique fireplace insert was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fireplace insert, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique fireplace insert bearing Victorian, Georgian or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique fireplace insert over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and Barnard Bishop Barnard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Fireplace Insert?

The average selling price for an antique fireplace insert at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $57,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Antique Fireplace Insert
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.