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Large 19th Century Antique Victorian Brass Cast Iron Fireplace Grate Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
grate-basket, in the Renaissance manor. A cast iron back with original fire stone holds a pair of
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass, Iron

Near Matching Pair of Arts Crafts Small and Large Children s Orkney Chairs
Located in London, GB
is traditionally low to the ground to avoid smoke from the peat fires and the straw back would keep
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Children s Furniture

Materials

Oak

Unique Japanese Low Table - Shou Sugi Ban Cedar Wood Coffee Table
Located in London, by appointment only
called Shou Sugi Ban. It is a Japanese technique of preserving wood. The surface is charred with fire and
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cedar

Franz Xaver Lutz Chimney Chair in Black Original Leather
By Franz Xaver Lutz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
relax by a fire. The slightly sloped back is designed in order to support the human body. The frame is
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Design Bowl by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen, Ivan Weiss
Located in The Hague, NL
studied ceramics in Hagi in Japan, where he learned to throw bowls and fire ceramics. Back in Denmark he
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Very Large Overmantel Mirror, Late 20th Century in Regency Taste, English
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
corners with standing blocks to the foot Mirror plate in first class order Ideal above a large fire
Category

Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Hunting Chair by Franz Xaver Lutz in Original Cognac Leather
By Franz Xaver Lutz
Located in Waalwijk, NL
used to relax by a fire. The slightly sloped back is designed in order to support the human body. The
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Wedgwood Green Majolica Aesthetic Movement Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
extending from rim towards center of dish approximately 5.5 cm, visible on front and back. Dish with firing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Antique 1800s Mahogany and Nutwood Tilt-Top Chess Table with Stunning Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
perfectly reveals its provenance. This chess table was presented to the honorable chairman of a Dutch fire
Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Minton Chinoiserie Style Set Of 12 Hand-Painted English Transferware Plates
By Minton
Located in Prato, Tuscany
details, using vibrant, well-balanced colors. The piece was then glazed and kiln-fired. On the back
Category

Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Green Majolica Wedgwood Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
back from original firing; minor glaze fleck to underside of rim not visible on front of plate
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

Martz / Marshall Studios Lamp - Black Gloss to Matte Black Gradient Glaze
By Gordon Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
minor glaze firing flaws on the back of the lamp. The hardware and cord are new. The wood pieces are
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

18th century French Cast Iron Fire Back (CAST-ZB57)
Located in New York, NY
An original French 18th Century cast iron fire back (some damage) with a trois fleur de lys motif.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Fire Back, 17th Century
Located in Richebourg, Yvelines
Dated 1691. A large cast iron fireback decorated with a coat of arms flanked by two jacks stud above which is inscribed the date. On either side of this date there are two riders.
Category

Antique 1690s French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Fire Back with a Swan
Located in Raalte, NL
Old French cast iron fireplace plate with relief of a swan early 20th century. The measurements are, Depth 1 cm/ 0.4 inch. Width 50 cm/ 19.6 inch. Height 50 cm/ 19.6 inch.
Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century French Cast Iron Fire Back with Jeanne d Arc
Located in Raalte, NL
Late 19th century French cast iron fireplace plate with relief image of Joan of Arc. The measurements are, Depth 2 cm/ 0.7 inch. Width 55 cm/ 21.6 inch. Height 55 cm/ 21.6 inch.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Antique Victorian Fire Opal Gold Earrings, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
These fabulous Victorian earrings are set in 9ct Rose Gold and set with over 3ct of Fire Opal
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Polished Wrought Railed Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Wrought railed fire basket with round fire bars, wrought urn finials and a arched top fire back
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Polished Railed Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Polished wrought iron railed fire basket with wrought finials, rivet-work grill and cast iron fire
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Fire Basket in the Dutch Style
Located in London, GB
and arched fire back. Restored.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch George III Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron

Georgian Polished Wrought Fireplace, Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
feet. The rear elements include a rivet-work grill and a cast-iron fire back.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

English Brass and Wrought Iron Fireplace, Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
fret is set between square tapered legs. Engraving detail to wings, fret and legs. Arched fire back
Category

Antique 1890s English Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Small 19th Century Wrought and Cast Fireplace Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
fire bars over a solid fret with beaded moulding is set between fluted cast iron legs. The fire back is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

English 19th Century Brass Adam-Style Fireplace Fire Grate
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
bars and an Adam arched fan fire back with brass roller wheels. Historical repairs to the outer
Category

Antique 1880s English Adam Style Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
supplied with replacement clay fire back and cast iron stool grate.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
supplied with replacement clay fire back and cast iron stool grate.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Baroque Cast Iron Victorian Fire Basket
Located in Manchester, GB
. Restoration to fire back, circa 1850. For detailed sizes please see final image.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Baroque Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Framed Iron Owl Fireback
Located in New York, NY
1950s iron fire back in new frame.
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Framed Iron Standing Bird Fireback
Located in New York, NY
Iron fire back now framed as wall decoration.
Category

20th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron and Steel Fire Grate by Thomas Elsley, London
By Thomas Elsley
Located in Manchester, GB
Victorian cast iron and steel fire grate by Thomas Elsley, London. The decorative cast iron back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Georgian cast iron fireplace Insert. Fine cast detail complete with original fire
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate
By Robert Adam
Located in Manchester, GB
. Fully restored with new clay fire back.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Restored Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Supplied with a new clay fire back and stool
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Ornate Victorian Cast Iron Combination Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate. Finished in traditional black grate polish.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Arched Highlighted Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
clear semi polish on the pattern. Complete with a replacement fire back and damper plate, circa 1840.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Mid-Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
.  Finished with traditional black grate polish and complete with a new clay fire back and cast iron bottom
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Original Restored Antique Classical Edwardian Bedroom Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
flowers. Finished with traditional black grate polish and complete with a new clay fire back and cast
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Late Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
, complete with new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate.  
Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Ornate Victorian cast iron combination fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
traditional black grate polish and complete with a new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate. For
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Art Nouveau Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
Nouveau designs. Complete with its original clay fire back, grate and front bars. The piece that
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Kinkeldey Crystal Sconces with Gold Plate Fixture (3 Pairs Available)
By Kinkeldey
Located in Stamford, CT
, lustrous, fire. Back plates are gold-plated. Each takes two E-14 bulbs up to 40W per socket. Completely
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Large Mid Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
1870 This is supplied with a replacement clay fire back and cast iron stool grate. And has been
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Manchester, GB
with traditional black grate polish, and supplied with a remplacent new clay fire back and cast iron
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Edwardian cast iron and tiled fireplace insert
Located in Manchester, GB
and ready for a solid fuel fire, complete with new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate.       
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Antique Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
polish and complete with a new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate ready for a solid fuel fire.
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century English Stove Grate
Located in London, GB
suspended from ribbon ties. Fully restored with replacement fire back and sides.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Restored Antique Edwardian Cast Iron and Tiled Grate.
Located in Manchester, GB
fire back and cast iron bottom grate.  
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
fire, complete with new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate.  
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Restored Antique Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
fire back and cast iron bottom grate.   
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Mid Victorian Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
a real coal or log fire it comes complete with a new clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate.
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace in the Art Nouveau Manner
Located in Manchester, GB
replacement clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate. Measures: Shelf 58 cm wide x 12.5 cm deep. Overall
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Small Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Bedroom Fireplace in the Art Nouveau Manner
Located in Manchester, GB
replacement clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate. Measures: Shelf 58 cm wide x 12.5 cm deep. Overall
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Late Victorian Painted Cast Iron and Tiled Combination Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
a real coal or log fire with new clay fire back and cast iron stool grate.
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Rococo Cast Iron Chimneypiece
Located in Manchester, GB
replacement fire back and bottom grate. The surround is available without its original insert, please enquire
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian Cast Iron all in One Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
with new clay fire back and cast iron stool grate.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Edwardian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace
Located in Manchester, GB
supplied with a replacement clay fire back and cast iron bottom grate ready for use as a solid fuel fire.
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron Combination Grate
Located in Manchester, GB
' cast iron the back face of the fire back, but unusually in this case it is cast with A. Parkes & Sons
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

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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.