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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
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Cast-Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th century cast-iron tiled fireplace insert. Shown with ten original beautifully hand painted
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Victorian Styled Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert Design. Victorian Style Fireplace Design With Swags
Category

20th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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
Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Rare Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Insert Designed by Thomas Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
A rare Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire insert designed by Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard Bishop and
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Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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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Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and grand 19th century Arched Victorian style highlighted cast iron Fireplace insert, a
Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Category

Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, 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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large cast iron 19th century slow arched fireplace insert with its original grate, newly painted
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Polished 19th Century Style Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and fully refurbished- polished 19th century style cast iron fireplace insert and grate by
Category

Vintage 1950s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Architectural Elements

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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Model 6764 Brass Table Lamp by Kaiser Idell, circa 1940s
By Christian Dell
Located in Gloucester, GB
base with cast iron insert - Inline switch on the bases - Adjustable arms - Designed by Christian
Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Cast-Iron Fireback
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Cast-Iron Firebacks / Inserts were used on the back wall of a fireplace to reflect the heat, c
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th century original Victorian cast iron fireplace combionation surround with insert Traditional
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Small Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece
Located in London, GB
19th Century Small Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece. Original Victoaian Small Cast Iron Combination
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Arch Fireplace
Located in London, GB
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Arch Fireplace. An Original Antique Cast Iron Arched Insert
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought 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.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
An early Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. Finely cast with foliage decoration to arch and
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Victorian Style Horseshoe Arch Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous sized Mid Victorian Horseshoe style arched cast iron fireplace insert, a large outer
Category

Vintage 1930s English High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A smart and well balanced 19th century Georgian style hob grate fireplace insert. A large framed
Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Mid Century Log Holder Fireplace Insert Grate
By George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury architectural from cast iron fireplace insert grate having repeated up faced curved iron
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

French Art Nouveau Porcelain and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
By Castirone
Located in Astoria, NY
A French Art Nouveau umbrella stand in porcelain and cast iron, with original inserts, made in
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround and Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
carved keystone corbel, all resting on moulded footblocks. Supplied with its original cast iron arched
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

19th Century Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A very good quality Georgian cast iron fireplace hob grate insert. Made by the famous Carron
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Gothic Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
inches deep. The frame is hammered iron with cast decorative inserts. All the glass is curved amber with
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Hall Tree Coat Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass" mirror, marble insert, (2) cast iron removable drip pans, figural cast iron coat hooks, nicely
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Late Victorian Arched Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Marble, complete with its original cast iron arch insert, all fully restored and ready to install. Late
Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Size: 745mm wide x 917mm high. Overall base size: 1155mm Shown with its original cast Iron Arch
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Regency Greek Revival Style Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A carved white marble fireplace mantel complete with a cast iron horseshoe fireplace insert with an
Category

Vintage 1950s English Greek Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Carrra Marble Fireplace Mantlepiece Surround
By Acquisitions
Located in London, GB
cast iron arched insert in the photo then this is also available on request. ($POA) Marble Fireplace
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Large Gothic Amber Glass Chandelier
Located in Peekskill, NY
hammered iron with cast decorative inserts. All the glass is curved amber with a hammered finish. It takes
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants

Gothic Amber Glass Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
deep. These also work equally well as a hanging pendant. The frame is hammered iron with cast
Category

Early 20th Century American Gothic Flush Mount

Antique Pompadour Style Fireplace, White Carrara Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
during the 19th century. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Antique Regence Style Fireplace in Panazeau Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
. The fireplace comes with its original three squares marble floor and an antique cast iron insert
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Antique Thomas Jeckyll Tiled fireplace cast iron Insert from Kelmscott Manor
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An antique Thomas Jeckyll cast iron insert with Dutch in-glaze blue tiles. This is a traditional
Category

Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Arabescato Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
during the 19th century. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Louis XV Style Pompadour Fireplace in Bleu Fleuri Marble with Cast Iron Insert
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any marble floor. This one could be made to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Louis XVI Mantel with Cast Iron Insert NY-138
Located in New York, NY
cast iron contre coeur panels included.  
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Iron

Prefinished European single mahogany and cast iron door
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Simple and elegant single entry door with cast iron inserts in front of speak easy window which
Category

Early 20th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Opulent Louis XV Style Fireplace in White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
contoured and shapes are curved. The fireplace comes with its complete cast iron insert with Venus decor
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Made out of White Carrara Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert but without any marble floor.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Exceptional Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace in Onyx Marble and Bronze Ornaments
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
cast iron insert.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Iron

Antique Regence Style Stone Fireplace, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
This fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert made in three parts.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Stone

hexagonal butcher block work table
Located in Hudson, NY
hexagonal work table for welding from a school in Ohio cast iron insert for tools - could be
Category

Vintage 1950s American Tables

Materials

Iron

Directoire style fireplace in Brèche de Médous marble with bronze ornaments
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
is sold with its original cast iron insert and with its marble floor. Period 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

19th Century Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Red Levanto Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
original cast iron insert.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI style fireplace in Semi-Statuary marble with carved flowers
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
century. The fireze is highly carved with realistics flowers. The fireplace come with a modern cast iron
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble, Iron

19th Century Louis XVI Style Fireplace in Blue Turquin Marble
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
is carved with flutings. The fireplace comes with its original cast iron insert and three squares
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XIV Style Fireplace in Black Marquina Marble, 19th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
comes with its original painted cast iron insert. The original marble floor, with three squares of Red
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

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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 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 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 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 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
    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 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

    Cast iron is stronger than steel.

  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

  • 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
    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 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

    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.