What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

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.

Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?

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.

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 in

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

By Carron

Located in Manchester, GB

Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with arched aperture and good detail to the spandrels

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A medium sized 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert, showing good quality casting

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A late Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert with attractive bottle green side tiles. A

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1890s Scottish Late Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 4.73 in

Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile Victorian manner arched cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a

Category

1950s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.93 in W 36.93 in D 9.06 in

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming Victorian style polished and graphite waxed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer

Category

1940s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 40.08 in W 40.08 in D 3.94 in

A Complete Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A complete Victorian manner cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with a raised and

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1980s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Complete Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 38 in W 38 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A decorative and versatile 19th Century Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. A highly ornate

Category

1960s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 37.21 in W 37.21 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. With adjustable canopy hood, removable front bars

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a raised mould

Category

1880s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 3.15 in

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming mid 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate with high

Category

1840s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.83 in W 34.97 in D 9.45 in

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large French 19th Century Cast Iron fireplace insert. An outer flange border, with concave

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1880s French Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.56 in W 43.12 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A simple 19th century Scottish splayed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a

Category

1870s Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.01 in W 38.78 in D 4.34 in

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Delft Tiles

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron fireplace insert with Delft tiles. The shaped front bars with reeding and

Category

Late 19th Century English Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Delft Tiles

H 38.25 in W 38.25 in D 4.5 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 12 in

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare early Victorian 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, with an integral fire grate

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.91 in W 32.01 in D 10.24 in

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert. A Classic Example Of A Very Fine Victorian & English

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A very pleasing 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate in the

Category

1860s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36 in D 11.5 in

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert of good form. A generous outer plate, with a

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

Located in Manchester, GB

A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 14.57 in

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early Victorian 19th century Scottish Carron of Falkirk 1840 cast iron fireplace insert. A

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.82 in W 39.97 in D 11.82 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Circa 1850 -1880

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.35 in D 12 in

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early 19th century Regency cast iron fireplace insert of excellent quality. Convex interior

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1820s English Regency Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.07 in W 40.67 in D 5.71 in

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare antique Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert set with Minton

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.24 in W 35.83 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A small 19th century Georgian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert. An outer rim

Category

1820s Scottish Georgian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 30.04 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A bold and flamboyant 19th century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned foundry

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.98 in W 39.18 in D 5.91 in

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well cast antique Scottish cast iron fireplace insert probably by Carron of Falkirk. A framed and

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Early 1900s Scottish George III Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

H 32.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.12 in

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

1950s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Style Arched Highlighted Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 42.13 in W 42.72 in D 11.42 in

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with hand painted original tiles. A

Category

1890s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A 19th Century Scottish Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 36.03 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles. A Very Fine & Rare Example Of Such

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Fireplace Insert With Minton Tiles

H 34.5 in W 33 in D 9.75 in

Scottish Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the British Rococo Manner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original and rare Scottish probably (Carron of Falkirk) Georgian Cast Iron fireplace insert of

Category

Early 1800s Scottish Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert in the British Rococo Manner

H 37.6 in W 35.24 in D 5.52 in

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A medium sized mid-19th century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Hob Grate cast iron fireplace

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron Hob Grate Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 37.01 in D 11.82 in

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A vibrant Edwardian cast iron insert with original attractive side tiles, complete with a polished

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 in

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fully original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk arched cast iron fireplace

Category

1870s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Original 19th Century Victorian Scottish Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 38.59 in W 39.97 in D 13.39 in

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean

Category

1880s Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large masculine and flamboyant example of a 19th century Scottish Aesthetic movement cast iron

Category

1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 39.38 in W 43.71 in D 11.82 in

Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large Victorian style cast iron arched fireplace insert with a central high relief cartouche, a

Category

1950s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian Style Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 13 in

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early 19th century Victorian Scottish cast iron insert. A medium sized insert- Scottish in

Category

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.21 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate

By George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate

H 5.25 in W 28 in D 15 in

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare 19th century Georgian Triptych paneled cast iron fireplace set. A central paneled grate

Category

1820s British Georgian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.38 in W 37.6 in D 2.76 in

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

1850s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Brass, Iron

A large and Ornate 19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.75 in W 44.89 in D 7.09 in

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large late 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, a generous outer plate with a raised

Category

Early 1900s British Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

H 39.77 in W 41.78 in D 10.24 in

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Scottish medium sized 19th Century Victorian splayed cast iron fireplace insert. An attractive

Category

1880s Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 32.05 in D 4.73 in

A Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile and attractive Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert. An outer plate with splayed

Category

1950s British Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

A Victorian Style Polished Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert.

H 37.6 in W 37.6 in D 10.63 in

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original Scottish early 19th century cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of Falkirk. A splayed

Category

1820s Scottish Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

H 37.88 in W 35.95 in D 3.94 in

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer

Category

1830s Scottish Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

H 38.78 in W 38.98 in D 12.41 in

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Recently Salvaged From A London Town House Dated

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.25 in D 12 in

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

1890s Scottish Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Carron of Falkirk fireplace insert

H 41.54 in W 46.97 in D 6.89 in

19th Century Vert d'Estours Marble Fireplace with Complete Cast Iron Hearth

Located in Baambrugge, NL

is a return fireplace and comes with a complete beautifully decorated cast iron fireplace insert, the

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Vert d'Estours Marble Fireplace with Complete Cast Iron Hearth

H 46.46 in W 62.6 in D 27.56 in

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

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace

H 36 in W 28 in D 12 in

Luxury Antique French Shell Fireplace with Cast Iron Insert Fireplace FREE SHIP.

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

. This luxurious antique fireplace is accompanied by a specially designed cast iron fireplace insert

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble

Luxury Antique French Shell Fireplace with Cast Iron Insert Fireplace FREE SHIP.

H 40.95 in W 64.97 in D 15.75 in

Antique Early Victorian Statuary White Marble Fire Surround

Located in Manchester, GB

gallery. Pictured with an original arched cast iron fireplace insert, sold separately.

Category

19th Century Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Marble

Antique Early Victorian Statuary White Marble Fire Surround

H 49.22 in W 71.46 in D 14.97 in

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron Victorian fireplace insert. The outer frame with cast rope moulding, the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 32.13 in D 15.38 in

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Simple But Stylish Pattern Detail Running

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 36 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert. Original Victorian English Made Fireplace Insert

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 11 in

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A charming mid-Victorian 19th century cast iron splayed fireplace insert of good form. An outer rim

Category

1850s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 36.07 in D 10.63 in

Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and substantial cast iron Victorian manner horseshoe shaped insert. A generous back plate

Category

1960s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Victorian Manner Horseshoe Fireplace Insert

H 40 in W 40 in D 10 in

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and notable antique Georgian cast iron Hob Grate, showing good quality casting, English

Category

1820s English Georgian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 42.92 in W 37.8 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate

Category

1960s English Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

H 38 in W 38 in D 4 in

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

A beautiful antique English cast iron fireplace. This cast iron fireplace can be placed in front of

Category

Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Materials

Iron

$Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert$

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert

H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in

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Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic used cast iron fireplace insert available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of iron, metal and ceramic, every used cast iron fireplace insert was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the used cast iron fireplace insert you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A used cast iron fireplace insert is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used cast iron fireplace insert over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard Bishop & Barnard and Carron are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert?

The average selling price for a used cast iron fireplace insert at 1stDibs is $2,250, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $57,600 for the highest priced.

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 Used Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
1 Answer
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.
Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
1 Answer
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.

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