Skip to main content
Items Similar to 17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Scrolled Motifs and Double Chevrons
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
A Very Large 18th-Century Cast Iron Fireback
A Very Large 18th-Century Cast Iron Fireback
Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Scrolled Motifs and Double Chevrons

$2,200
£1,670.71
€1,919.33
CA$3,101.48
A$3,297.52
CHF 1,783.20
MX$39,224.95
NOK 22,337.07
SEK 20,400.39
DKK 14,338.08

About the Item

When compared to later creations, cast iron firebacks of the 16th and 17th centuries featured fewer decorative motifs; people were less concerned about aesthetics than they were about the functional use, which not only protected the back of the fireplace from soot damage but also helped reflect the heat back into sitting rooms. Ours dates to the 1600s and is one of the earlier examples of a French cast iron fireback. The thick roughly square fireback has thin protruding molding on all sides (except the bottom), even adding depth to the angular top corners. Near the top of the main body is a pair of shaped escutcheons with a chevron charge on each. These coat of arms flank a highly scrolled and banded arabesque, providing a stylized heraldic display. The stour fireback is dark brown, with a lighter patina mainly at the bottom that gives sections of the iron an orange hue. A perfect addition to any fireplace, the 17th-century cast iron fireback can also be used as a unique backsplash for a kitchen range top or inset into a wall as a decorative architectural.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.375 in (67 cm)Width: 28.375 in (72.08 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Metal,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1600s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Superficial age separation on the left side. The fireback is strong and sturdy, with commensurate oxidation and buildup.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 124-91stDibs: LU906340661662

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in the 1800s in the Medieval style, this robust French iron fireback features thick horizontal, lapped plates that comprise the fireplace accessory. The fireback is roughly rect...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Medieval Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings

19th Century Cast Iron Medieval Style Fireback with Horizontal Lapping and Rings

$1,400
French Cast Iron Fireback, Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, Early 20th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Depicting a partial heraldic achievement of the House of Bourbon, this French cast iron fireback dates to the early 1900s. Known as France Modern (the official Coat of Arms of France...
Category

Early 20th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron

French Cast Iron Fireback, Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, Early 20th C.

French Cast Iron Fireback, Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, Early 20th C.

$1,860
Magnificent Antique French Cast Iron Heraldic Fireback, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… At over 32 inches tall and 44 inches wide, this substantial cast iron fireback would have graced the back wall of a fireplace in a French chateau aroun...
Category

Antique Early 1700s French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

Magnificent Antique French Cast Iron Heraldic Fireback, Circa 1700

Magnificent Antique French Cast Iron Heraldic Fireback, Circa 1700

$7,920
18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique French “chenets” are from the 1700s and have been hand-wrought in iron. Their uppermost portions were crafted to hold cups or bowls of liquid which would then be heated...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France

18th Century Wrought Iron Fireplace Chenets from France

$980 / set
18th Century French Wrought Iron Chenets with Richly Worked Knot Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
An amazingly detailed pair of wrought iron chenets, these early cooking implements would have been found in the fireplace of a French chateau in the 1700s. Sometimes called andirons,...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

18th Century French Wrought Iron Chenets with Richly Worked Knot Patterns

18th Century French Wrought Iron Chenets with Richly Worked Knot Patterns

$2,300 / set
Pair of 18th Century Thickly Wrought Iron Chenets from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of French iron chenets were hand-wrought in the 1700s, most likely in the early part of the century. The highly scrolled front legs with volute whorl feet are fronted by a ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of 18th Century Thickly Wrought Iron Chenets from France

Pair of 18th Century Thickly Wrought Iron Chenets from France

$3,700 / set

You May Also Like

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cats iron fireback origins from France, circa 1860.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,560
18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1780.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$3,640
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1850.  
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,080
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1800.  
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,820
A Very Large 18th-Century Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A very large 18th-century cast iron fireback. Two flying, trumpeting angels hold a royally crowned coat of arms adorned with three fleurs-de-lis, the symbol of the French royal court...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

A Very Large 18th-Century Cast Iron Fireback

A Very Large 18th-Century Cast Iron Fireback

$2,981
Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1750.  
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,560

More Ways To Browse

Chevron Motif
Antique Kitchen Backsplash
Antique Kitchen Range
Antique Blacksmith Forge
Antique French Cast Iron Cross
Brass Coal Box
Brass Fireplace Trivet
Cast Iron French Cross
Diana Goddess Of Hunting
French Cast Iron Crosses
Gothic Fire Grate
Hanging Pot
Large Brass Bucket
Peacock Screen
18th Century Copper Pot
Antique Brass Poker
Antique Brass Tongs
Antique Iron Cauldron
View All Popular Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots Searches