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Aubusson Verdure Style Faux Tapestry by Neil MacKay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
& binding medium on a burlap canvas. Fire retardant applied to front & back. 8' 3" H., 7' 2" W.
Category

Late 20th Century Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Burlap

Hancock Moore Chippendale Style Blue Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair
By Hancock Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
good reason. Their design is perfect for enjoying the warmth of a fire while your back and sides are
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Indian Gilt Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja
Located in Astoria, NY
abhaya / fear-not mudra, and he holds agni / fire in his back left palm; perched upon a lotus atop a
Category

Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Hancock Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman
By Hancock Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
fire while your back and sides are protected from chilly draughts. Dimensions: 33.5" x 37" x 42"h
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
good reason. Their design is perfect for enjoying the warmth of a fire while your back and sides are
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A French Louis XVI style open armchair, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fauteuil is perfect for your office, sitting room or in front of your living room fire. With
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japanese Meiji Blue and White Scalloped Charger with Fans, Phoenix and Birds
Located in Miami, FL
of waves. Appropriate firing marks centered on back. There are a few rough areas along the rim and an
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Monumental Chinese Terracotta Vessel, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
clouds that coat its exterior. The vessel was likely pit fired, a process that dates back thousands of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Terracotta

Valentin Magro Honey Rhodochrosite Diamond Drop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
the middle is a wavy white and brown stripe. A pave set square adds fire to the bottom. Post backs
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

18th Century English Elm and Ash Bacon Settle Cabinet with Attached Bench
Located in Middleburg, VA
were traditionally situated close to the fireplace. To benefit from the warmth of the fire, the back is
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ash, Elm

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Located in Dallas, TX
with one firing crack in back of robe fold. Bend to sword.  
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tufted Wingback Chairs by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
heat of fire while protecting your back and sides from the warmth. The design of wing back chair comes
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Naugahyde

Derby Pair of Porcelain Figures of Winter and Spring, Rococo Period 1756-1759
By Derby
Located in London, GB
damage. Spring has a firing crack in the back of her neck; this should not be seen as damage as it seems
Category

Antique 1750s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Fleuredelisé Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
days. They are used to catch the heat from a wood fire and radiate it back into the room. They protect
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

2 Century Furniture Caribou Club Wingback Arm Chairs French Country Nailhead
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
enjoying the warmth of a fire while your back and sides are protected from chilly draughts. DIMENSIONS 28
Category

Late 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

34.24 Carat Emerald Cabochon Drop and Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
nestle in prong settings, giving these trapeze-like drop earrings added fire and shine. Hinge backs keep
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Italian Modern Alberto Meda for Alias Bigframe Mesh Dining Armchairs, a Pair
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Secaucus, NJ
armchair Seat and back: in fire retardant PVC covered polyester mesh, black color Frame structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

14K White Gold 3.00 Cttw Treated Black Diamond Classic Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
been expertly cut into a sleek princess shape to maximize their brilliance and fire. The screw back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 4.00 Cttw Princess-Cut Treated Black Diamond Classic Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
been expertly cut into a sleek princess shape to maximize their brilliance and fire. The screw back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Japanese Shou Sugi Ban Low Cedar Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in Coronado, CA
preserving wood. The surface is charred with fire and then sanded back to a smooth surface. The technique has
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Derby Porcelain Figure of Minerva with Owl, Rococo Ca 1765
By Derby
Located in London, GB
crack through the underside of the base and a very faint firing crack through the back of Minerva's cape
Category

Antique 1760s English Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rose Cut Diamond Old Mine Cut Diamond Silver Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of sparkle and diamond fire. The backs of the settings are a work of art by themselves, meticulously
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Pair of Asymmetric Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Sam Moore Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
swivel to face the fire or back to join in the conversation. They also make the perfect pair for a
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Fine Morion Helmet Attributed to Pompeo della Cesa, Milan circa 1580
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
decorated by etchings, partly fire guilt, silhouetting against a back ground of stipled areas, blackened
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons

19th c. French Provincial Copper Fire Back
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French Provincial copper fire back cast with a centrally composed dragon and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper

Antique French Louis XV Fire Back, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron Wall Hanging Shield Fire Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century iron wall hanging shield fire back A Decorative Gothic wall hanging Shield made in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Historic Three Section Cast Iron Fire Back Depicting Cahroc Indians
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Historic three section cast iron fire back depicting Cahroc Indians of Calif. They are known as
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Heavy Antique Fire Back, Dutch, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace Back, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique fire back. A Dutch, cast iron decorative fireplace back, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Fire Back 3 Piece Set Flame Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Late 1800s antique three piece fireplace fire back set in black cast iron Each piece features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fire Back, 17th Century Revival, Plate, Figures and Angel, Late C20th
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a cast iron fire back, a 17th century revival fire plate featuring figures and angel, late
Category

20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Cast Iron Fire Back Grate Heat Reflector Plate, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing large fire back presented in good antique condition With classic Medieval
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Medieval Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Dated 1736
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A beautiful, large antique cast iron fireback, dated 1736, marked with ‘fait à Chauvancy’. Two upright lions hold a royally crowned coat of arms, adorned with a splendid and intricat...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Elegant 19th Century American Repousse Fire Back in Bronze, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
supports allowing one to encircle the fire from behind and for ease in standing, a solid yet attractive
Category

Antique 1840s American Rococo Revival Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze

.85 ct. t.w. Oval Fire Opal Lever Back Drop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
. Oval 7*5 mm fire opal drops are prong set in polished 14k yellow gold. Lever back, fire opal drop
Category

2010s Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Opal, Fire Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

21.19 Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
posts and omega backs. The warm tones of these glorious earrings are sure to delight. Our pieces are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century Black Fire Basket with Brass Final Balls Dimensions: Back 23 inch
Located in London, GB
19th century black fire basket with brass final balls. Together with fire grate and fire back. Back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Georgian Style Reproduction Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
supports and square fire back. A good quality copy of an earlier piece.
Category

Late 20th Century European George II Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

19th Century Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Basket, High Back
Located in London, GB
A rare large English early 19th century cast iron fire basket with decorative high fire-back
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

English Adams Style Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century Adams style fire grate, in polished steel with decorative cast iron fire back
Category

Antique 18th Century English Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Large Gothic Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
feet. The decorative cast iron fire back depicting a coat of arms, crowned lion and a unicorn. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Antique Georgian Style Steel Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
finials. The scrolled apron frieze beneath shaped bars with ball decoration and a domed shaped fire back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George II Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel

Antique Polished Steel and Cast Iron Gothic Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century fire grate in the Gothic manner. The fire back decorated with the head of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Steel

Antique Thomas Elsley Brass and Steel Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
shaped fire back decorated with urn and swaged bell drops. By Thomas Elsey of London.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Period 20th Century Wrought Iron Fire Basket Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A simple, early 20th century wrought Iron fire basket with a serpentine shaped fire back with
Category

Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Cast Iron Fireback by Thomas Elsley, 19th Century
By Thomas Elsley
Located in Charleston, SC
English Cast Iron Fire back depicting lion and unicorn with family crest by Thomas Elsley. Thomas
Category

Antique 19th Century British Fireplaces and Mantels

Large French 19th Century Nero Marquina Fire Place
Located in Baambrugge, NL
. Please note the fire place will be sold excluding the fire back, fire basket and interior accessories on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Special order for Antonia
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Special order for Antonia. Fire back + Grate
Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Cut Steel

Cast Iron Fire Grate of Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, greek fret grate front and fire back, with acanthus and laurel leaves arrangement above ribbon-tied
Category

Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

A Large English Polished Wrought Cast-Iron Fire Grate with Eagles
Located in London, GB
feet. The beaded arched fire back with bluebell drops in between radiating sunburst bars. Restored. A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney...

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Southall, GB
A lovely English fire back with Scottish thistles and foliage.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

18th Century Georgian Cast-Iron and Brass Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
decorative high fire-back, detailed brass fret work to the apron, unique emblem applied to the fire dogs with
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Early Fireback with Carvings of Indians
Located in Redding, CT
Heavily carved Early Indian Motif fire back. Incredible detail and artistry. Original Patina
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace
Located in London, GB
brick fire back.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Modernist Cast Iron Fireback, Signed G Lecoff?, French, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist cast iron fire back is signed G Lecoff. It is a sophisticated French work, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French 17th Century Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Round Top, TX
, were used to protect the back wall of the fire place and radiate heat outward. Older fire backs
Category

Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Mid Victorian 19th Century Iron Bronze Fire Grate in the Georgian Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and elegant cast iron and bronze Victorian fire grate with a high arched sunburst fire back
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Bronze, Iron

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Fire Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of fire backs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct fire backs — often made from metal, iron and ceramic — can elevate any home. Fire backs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Fire backs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many fire backs are appealing in their simplicity, but Ellamarie Woolley, Dolores Porras and Royal Worcester produced popular fire backs that are worth a look.

How Much are Fire Backs?

Prices for fire backs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, fire backs begin at $125 and can go as high as $13,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,468.