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.

Antique Cast Iron Insert

Antique Fireplace Tiles

Fireplace Back

Victorian Tiles

Cast Iron Fireplace Mantels

Cast Iron Fire Back

19th Century Victorian

Fireplace Plate

Cast Iron Garden Set

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

A Decorative Late Georgian Cast Iron Insert

H 41 in W 32.63 in D 12 in

Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert

Located in New York, NY

mantel itself is in good condition, with some minor chipping around the edges, the cast iron insert

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XV Rouge Royale Marble Serpentine Mantel Cast Iron Insert

H 40 in W 53 in D 11.25 in

Antique Louis XVI Style White Marble Mantel w Cast Iron Insert

Located in New York, NY

mantel, in the distinctive Louis XVI style, features a cast iron insert, contributing to its classic and

Category

19th Century Louis XVI Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Louis XVI Style White Marble Mantel w Cast Iron Insert

H 43.25 in W 50.75 in D 12.25 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 Antique Cast Iron 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

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

of luxury to the fireplace. Enhanced with an added steel insert fireplace, this fireplace becomes a

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

H 45.28 in W 64.97 in D 16.93 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.21 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A good quality original Georgian hob grate cast iron insert made by the famous Carron foundry.

Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace

H 36 in W 34 in D 13 in

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in Manchester, GB

Large reclaimed Victorian cast iron insert in the Arts & Crafts manner, with simple reeded frame

Category

1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Reclaimed Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 40 in D 13 in

Louis XV style mantel in onyx

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Louis XV style mantel in onyx This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert and with

Category

19th Century European Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Onyx

Louis XV style mantel in onyx

H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 19.3 in

Mahogany fireplace mantel and trumeau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Napoleon III mahogany wood chimney piece and red marble fireplace mantel with full cast iron insert

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany fireplace mantel and trumeau

H 158.27 in W 87.8 in D 26.38 in

Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak and Cast Iron Balustrades

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

and cornices. A cast-iron insert with trefoil motifs and finials is flanked by blind tracery. At the

Category

Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Pair of Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Oak and Cast Iron Balustrades

H 31.3 in W 79.73 in D 8.86 in

Regence Style Fireplace in Breccia Nouvelle Marble

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

jambs very lightely curved. This fireplace is sold with its original cast iron insert but without any

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Breccia Marble, Marble

Regence Style Fireplace in Breccia Nouvelle Marble

H 51.19 in W 74.41 in D 16.93 in

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique cast iron fireplace insert. A distinctive Victorian fireplace insert with beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 in

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary Marble Arched Chimneypiece

Located in Ware, GB

keystone. This very impressive piece can be purchased with its original cast iron insert with brass

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Carved Statuary Marble Arched Chimneypiece

H 44.89 in W 83.08 in D 15.95 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

Grand Antique Pillared Victorian Mahogany Fireplace Mantle

Located in Manchester, GB

and original Victorian cast iron insert, both priced separately. See images for detailed sizes.

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Antique Pillared Victorian Mahogany Fireplace Mantle

H 5.71 in W 80.32 in D 13.19 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in

Decorative Cast Iron Contracoeure Insert

Located in London, GB

A decorative cast iron contracoeure insert with diamonds motif paterae throughout. French, early

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Contracoeure Insert

H 36 in W 39.25 in D 4.75 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.25 in D 12 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 14.57 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

Category

1890s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 4.73 in

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

Located in London, GB

A fine quality cast iron contracoeur insert. The outer moulding with rope detailing with

Category

19th Century French Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

H 32.63 in W 41.88 in D 4.38 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 32.13 in D 15.38 in

A Large 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

generous return sections, all resting on moulded foot blocks. Shown with a period cast iron insert, not

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Carrara Marble

A Large 19th Century Victorian Carrara Marble Corbeled Fireplace Surround.

H 47.25 in W 70.75 in D 12.21 in

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

cartridges. Both sides of the fireplace are paneled. This fireplace is sold with a modern cast iron insert

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble, Griotte Marble

Antique Louis XV Style Fireplace Sculpted Out of Red Griotte

H 44.3 in W 66.93 in D 19.89 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 Antique Cast Iron 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 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.35 in D 12 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 Antique Cast Iron 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 Antique Cast Iron 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

Category

1880s French Victorian Antique Cast Iron 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.01 in W 38.78 in D 4.34 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36 in D 11.5 in

Flemish Neo-Renaissance Style Fireplace

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

-lys are decorating the cast iron insert framed by a gilt bronze openwork frieze surmounted on its

Category

Late 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Flemish Neo-Renaissance Style Fireplace

H 80.32 in W 83.86 in D 27.56 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 36.07 in D 10.63 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

Category

Early 1900s Scottish George III Antique Cast Iron 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 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 11 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 Antique Cast Iron 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 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Complete with fire back, front bars, decorative

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 10.5 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.38 in W 37.6 in D 2.76 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

A Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.83 in W 34.26 in D 3.94 in

Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique cast iron fire insert circa 1900 made by Thomas Elsley, British manufacturers of cast

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert

H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 0.4 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 12 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 32.05 in D 4.73 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 Antique Cast Iron 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 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.98 in W 39.18 in D 5.91 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

H 38.78 in W 38.98 in D 12.41 in

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

H 38.78 in W 37.72 in D 11.03 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

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.07 in W 40.67 in D 5.71 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 30.04 in D 10.63 in

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An unusually large mid-19th century Victorian cast iron arched insert from Carron of Falkirk. A

Category

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Carron Cast Iron Arched Insert

H 41.15 in W 41.97 in D 12.6 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.91 in W 32.01 in D 10.24 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.82 in W 39.97 in D 11.82 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 Antique Cast Iron 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

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

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

Category

Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

$Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert$

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 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 Antique Cast Iron Insert

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

H 39.77 in W 41.78 in D 10.24 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 Antique Cast Iron 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

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Antique Cast Iron Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique cast iron insert available at 1stDibs. An antique cast iron insert — often made from iron, metal and ceramic — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique cast iron insert you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique cast iron insert made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique cast iron insert that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thomas Jeckyll, Barnard Bishop & Barnard and Bradley & Hubbard produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Cast Iron Insert?

The average selling price for an antique cast iron insert at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $57,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right building-garden for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.

Questions About Antique Cast Iron 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.

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