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"Arcadie" Louis XVI Style Fireplace in White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
iron insert decorated with vegetal scrolls and an antique vase in the center. The reliefs are gilded.  
Category

2010s French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Breche Alep Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
decor. The fireplace comes with its complete original cast iron insert.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Regence Period Fireplace in Red from the North Marble, 18th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
cast iron insert but without any marble floor. This one could be made to order. The cast iron insert
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Regence Style Fireplace in Aleppo Breccia Marble, Early 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
iron insert but without any marble floor. This one could be made to order.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble, Iron

19th Century Louis XIV Style Fireplace with Acroterion, Campan Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
marble. Period 1880. The fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and original marble floor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Stunning French Sienna Marble Mantelpiece with Ormolu
Located in London, GB
A stunning French Louis XV Sienna marble surround with ormolu and the original cast iron insert. A
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique "Majorelle" Fireplace Chimneypiece in White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Campagnola Emilia, Reggio Emilia
century. The chimneypiece is sold with its original artistic cast iron insert.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Neo-Gothic style carved walnut fireplace with hood, 19th c.
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with manticores figures. The fireplace is sold with a mid-twentieth century cast iron insert but
Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Red from Languedoc Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with its original cast iron insert but without any marble floor. This one could be made to order.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

"Marquise de Tournelle" Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara White Marble
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
representations of shells, vegetables and small delicate flowers. This fireplace comes with a cast iron insert
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace with Half Columns, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
original cast iron insert.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Style Fireplace with Flutings Decor in Violet Breccia Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
marble floor and with a modern cast iron insert.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique Regence Style Fireplace Made Out of Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
foliages. This fireplace is sold with its beautiful original cast iron insert, ornated with wreaths and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Régence Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

"Païva" Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara White Marble and Gilded Bronze
By Maison et Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. This fireplace comes with a cast iron insert decorated with shells and plant foliage.
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

"Hotel de Lassay" Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara White Marble
By Maison et Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
decorated with carved shells and bells fall. This fireplace comes with his cast iron insert ornamented
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

"Madame Du Barry", Louis XV Style Fireplace in White Carrara Marble
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
fireplace comes with its cast iron insert.
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Louis XVI Style Sarrancolin Marble Mantel
Located in Suresnes Cedex, FR
fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert adapted to this fireplace.   
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Red from the Languedoc Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with moulded panels. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

"Comtesse de Vintimille with Bronze" Louis XV Style Fireplace in White Carrara
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
foliages, while the tops are decorated with an inverted shell. This fireplace comes with a cast iron
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

"Païva" Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara with Malachite Inlays
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
gilded cast iron insert (with gold leaf) decorated with shells and plant foliage.
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Iron

"Comtesse de Vintimille with Bronze " Louis XV Style Fireplace in Turquin Marble
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cast iron insert. The ornaments are gilded.
Category

2010s French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Antique Napoleon III Style Fireplace with Columns in Sea Green Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
moldings. This fireplace comes with an antique cast iron insert adapted to this fireplace but without
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Yellow from Siena Marble with Half-Columns
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
with its original cast iron insert and with its three squares marble floor. This fireplace is a pair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Siena Marble

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace with Flutings in Seravezza Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any marble floor that could be made to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Louis Xvi "ramo D olivo" Fireplace Chimneypiece In White Carrara Marble
Located in Campagnola Emilia, Reggio Emilia
iron insert is its original one.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Carrara Marble with Large Shell
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
iron insert adapted to this fireplace but without any marble floor. This one could be made to order.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Louis XVI Style Fireplace Mantel in Griotte Marble and Gilt Bronze
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble floor, which is broken
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Reclaimed Cast Iron Fire Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed cast iron fire insert. Overall size below, the top bar is missing from the curved front
Category

20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Ornate Cast Iron Fire Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique cast iron curved fire insert with ornate crossed trumpets or bugles, ribbons and floral
Category

20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Brass Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed antique neoclassical tiled fire insert, made from cast iron with brass detailing
Category

20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace with Half Columns and Hermes Mask
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
a fine raw of pearls. This fireplace is sold with an antique cast iron insert adapted to this
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Decorative Cast Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Fully restored cast iron fireplace insert with decorative banding, arch, and panels. Would suit
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th century Georgian Hob Grate Brass / Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
original cast back and damper plate. Finished in a traditional antique black polish. The minimum width and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert and Original Tile Set
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace Insert with its original Victorian tile
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Arts and Craft Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored burnished (semi polished) cast iron arts and craft fireplace insert. Complete with
Category

Late 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Burnished and Brass Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Victorian burnished (semi polished) and brass arched insert. Classic simplicity
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Cast Iron Arched Insert Chimney Plate and Grate, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed detailed cast iron fire insert with chimney plate and grate. Overall size below. A break
Category

20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Semi Polish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Arts and Crafts burnished (semi polished) insert. Original fire back and grate
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, late 19th century. Antique Victorian cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert An antique Aesthetic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic movement Victorian insert An antique aesthetic movement Victorian tiled cast iron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, English 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Victorian tiled insert An antique Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, complete with its
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Cast Iron Victorian Antique Arched Fireplace Insert, Mid-19th Century
Located in London, GB
Cast iron Victorian antique arched fireplace insert, mid-19th century Measures: Depth: 13" - 33
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Distressed American Art Deco Cast Iron Garden Etagere with Mirror Inserts.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stunning American Art Deco painted circular iron garden or conservatory plant etagere is
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
A large antique aesthetic movement Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, designed by Thomas
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Arts Crafts Movement Cast Iron Fireplace Insert, English, Late 19th Century
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts Movement cast iron fireplace insert, English, late 19th century. External
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Large Georgian Antique Ornate Cast-Iron Fire Grate Insert, English 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Cast Iron Georgian Insert A Large Georgian Antique Ornate Cast-Iron Fire Grate Insert, English
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Wood Scumbling
Located in Manchester, GB
original cast iron and tiled insert. This insert has since sold, but we have many others still available
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

19th Century Regency Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique Regency hob grate fireplace insert finished in a traditional black. Complete with
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Pair of Thomas Jeckyll Inserts
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A matched pair of tiled cast iron fireplace inserts in the Aesthetic movement style. Very scarce
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Fireplace Insert with Original Tiles and Polished Details
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Fully restored tiled insert with original tiles and polished decorative iron Reclaimed from a
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Hob Grate Fire Insert with William Morris Original Tiles
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique 19th century Victorian hob grate fireplace Insert with William Morris antique Tiles. The
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Fireplace Insert, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Fireplace Insert Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau cast iron and tiled
Category

Antique Early 1900s Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Thomas Jeckyll Insert
Located in London, GB
Victorian tiled Thomas Jeckyll insert An antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Victorian Original Minton Tiles Fireplace Insert, English, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Victorian pink Minton tiled insert An antique Victorian tiled cast iron fireplace insert, complete
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled fireplace insert, by Thomas Jeckyll.
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled insert An Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Tiled Fireplace Insert by Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled Insert An antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian tiled cast iron
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

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Cast Iron Inserts For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cast iron inserts available for sale. The range of distinct cast iron inserts — often made from iron, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. Cast iron inserts 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 cast iron inserts to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau cast iron inserts are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made cast iron inserts over the years, but those made by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and John Moyr Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cast Iron Inserts?

Prices for cast iron inserts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, cast iron inserts begin at $295 and can go as high as $57,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,259.

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 Cast Iron Inserts
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.