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Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the spell
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 35.83 in W 35.04 in D 1.19 in
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully detailed and large antique cast iron fireback. This fireback shows very well
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 35.63 in W 35.63 in D 0.79 in
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Unique 17th century cast iron fireback or backsplash. This tall fireback is beautifully and
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Antique 17th Century European Architectural Elements

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Iron

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback / Backsplash
H 44.3 in W 27.96 in D 1.38 in
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This nice and tall cast iron fireback is beautifully decorated and in great condition. It fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
Beautiful Cast Iron Fireback or Backsplash
H 25.6 in W 15.36 in D 0.6 in
Antique English Fireback Cast Iron Hearth Panel Kitchen Backsplash Floral Music
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Fireback Cast Iron Hearth Panel Kitchen Backsplash 19th century. Direct from
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Cupid Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Cupid fireback / backsplash Very nice detailed and superbly casted antique 19th century fireback
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Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Cupid Fireback / Backsplash
Cupid Fireback / Backsplash
H 26.58 in W 26.58 in D 1.38 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
An very nice thick casted antique fireback / backsplash. Nice decorative fireback with the Arms of
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Fireback / Backsplash
H 26.97 in W 26.78 in D 0.79 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Beautifully decorated and decorative French fireback in the Louis XV Style. Fireback show wear on the bottom and has been used.  
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Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Fireback / Backsplash
H 38.98 in W 27.76 in D 0.79 in
Antique Decorative Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice and tall decorative fireback or backsplash. This was originally a sides of an old cast iron
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Antique 17th Century Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Decorative Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Decorative Fireback / Backsplash
H 28.15 in W 19.49 in D 0.6 in
Antique Biblical Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This beautiful and thick casted antique fireback is displaying Gabriel the angel congratulating
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Antique 18th Century European Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Biblical Cast Iron Fireback
Antique Biblical Cast Iron Fireback
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 1.19 in
Amazingly Decorative Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Superb tal cast iron fireback or backsplash. This beautifully detailed fireback was originally a
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Antique 17th Century Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash "Winter"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
is trying to heat up to a nice little fire. The cast iron fireback has been properly used, parts
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash "Winter"
Antique Fireback / Backsplash "Winter"
H 21.26 in W 20.87 in D 0.6 in
Small Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and decorative square cast iron fireback / backsplash displaying a female figure doing laundry
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Small Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Small Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
H 17.13 in W 17.13 in D 0.4 in
German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast
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20th Century German Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
German 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
H 26.58 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Biblical Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice and tall decorative fireback or backsplash. This was originally a sides of an old cast iron
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Architectural Elements

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Iron

Biblical Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Biblical Antique Fireback or Backsplash
H 24.02 in W 24.22 in D 0.6 in
Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A nice square antique fireback showing a bare foot hiker resting with his back of provisions besides him. A nice round display in a square fireback. Good condition, lovely patina.
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
H 21.66 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Writing
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman writing. Very nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Writing
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Writing
H 24.22 in W 24.02 in D 0.6 in
Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Has been used well during its live and this
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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
Antique Tall Fireback or Backsplash
H 39.38 in W 27.96 in D 0.79 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Vase with Flowers
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, vase with flowers. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A large French fireback or backsplash, man and women around a well. This fireback has been used
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
Tall Antique Fireback or Backsplash
H 39.38 in W 27.76 in D 0.6 in
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Caritas
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
This antique fireback is in seriously used condition. It displays caritas which means unlimited loving-kindness to all others or "charity" in English. This is one of the "seven virt...
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Antique 18th Century Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Caritas
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Caritas
H 24.02 in W 18.71 in D 0.48 in
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Vase with Flowers
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, vase with flowers. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Two Tall Pillars
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, two tall pillars. Nice massive cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th/20th Century Gothic style German fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black
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Early 20th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
German Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
H 24.02 in W 17.33 in D 0.67 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Man with Javelin
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, man with javelin. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Two Men Talking
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, two men talking. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th century French Gothic Style fireback. The fireback is made of wrought iron and has a
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
French Gothic Style Fireback / Backsplash
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 1.78 in
Antique Fireback/ Backsplash "Hercules and Omphale"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A beautiful square cast iron Louis XV fireback or backsplash from the 18th century. Displaying the
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Carrying "The Wounded"
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, Carrying Wounded Person. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Basket
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
. Impressive square cast iron antique fireback displaying a woman holding a basket with food. Great condition
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Renaissance Style 'Salamander' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
King François I, who was King of France from 1515 till 1547. The fireback is made of cast iron and has
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20th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Lovely tall and decorative fireback with a depiction of Poseidon holding trident, the sea, four horses and cherubs holding trumpet. Bottom is rough and has a repair, overall great...
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Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XV Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
Antique Fireback / Backsplash Showing Poseidon
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 0.99 in
French Neoclassical Style 'Hestia' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
"who gives steadiness" and protects the family. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Woman Holding Mirror
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash showing a woman holding mirror. Nice square cast iron antique
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Two Men Forging
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Two Men Forging. Beautiful square cast iron antique fireback displaying two men forging. Great
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Man with Scythe
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Man with scythe and corn in his hand. A great square cast iron antique fireback displaying a
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Knight in a Frame
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, knight in a frame. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements

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Iron

16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
16th century German Gothic fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style 'Decorative' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black
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20th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Antique French Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with two pillars, a floral decoration and the date of production 1811. This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or ...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Large Antique French Fireback / Backsplash
Large Antique French Fireback / Backsplash
H 34.65 in W 39.97 in D 0.79 in
16th Century German Gothic Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback
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Antique 16th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French Napoleon III style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Person Leaning on Pillar
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, person leaning on pillar. Nice massive square cast iron antique
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Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

19th Century French 'Mercury' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Coat of Arms Lions
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Architectural Elements

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Iron

17th Century Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1617
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing French cast Iron fireback or backsplash. Showing IHS (Jezus the Savior of Humanity) or
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Antique Early 17th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
December 1700. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash
French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash
H 26.78 in W 24.61 in D 0.79 in
17th Century French Charlemagne Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Charlemagne was also known as Charles the Great, Carolus Magnus or Charles I, was from 800 the first emperor in western Europe since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire three ce...
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Antique 17th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

18th Century French Phoenix Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Louis XIV style fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a
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20th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
French 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
H 34.85 in W 22.05 in D 1.19 in
German Louis XV Style 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century German Louis XV style fireback with a horse. The fireback is made of cast iron and
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20th Century German Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, The Bath Of Diana. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash Dated 1774 with Plants
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazing antique cast iron fireback / Beacksplash This square beauty shows the year 1774 with 5
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimn...

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Iron

French Napoleon III Style 'Salamander' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
King François I, who was King of France from 1515 till 1547. The fireback is made of cast iron and has
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20th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

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Cast Iron Backsplash For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the cast iron backsplash you’re looking for. Each cast iron backsplash for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and berlin iron. There are many kinds of the cast iron backsplash you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each cast iron backsplash bearing Louis XV, Louis XVI or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Cast Iron Backsplash?

Prices for a cast iron backsplash start at $320 and top out at $5,800 with the average selling for $840.

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 Backsplash
  • 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 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 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 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

    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 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 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 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 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 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

    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 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 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether cast iron is good for outdoor furniture is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people prefer cast iron due to its strength, durability and timeless Old World charm. On 1stDibs, find a collection of cast iron outdoor furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    To tell if a cast iron doorstop is valuable, always look for original paint. Any that have been repainted or repaired will have diminished in value. You can also use online resources to try and research items, but the best way to find out if a cast iron doorstop is worth anything is to consult a certified appraiser. An experienced professional can evaluate the condition, determine the maker and research the piece to assign an approximate value. On 1stDibs, find a range of doorstops.