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What is a fireplace back plate?
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A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Antique Fireplace Firebacks on 1stDibs
Antique Fireplace Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
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Add a touch of history and reverence to your fireplace with this exquisite antique cast iron fireback
Category
Antique 17th Century Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
18th Century French 'John the Baptist' Fireback
Located in Soest, NL
French Louis XV period fireplace fireback with John the Baptist.
The fireback is made of cast
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Mars' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace fireback with the god mars. God of strength
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars with Crosses' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th century Louis XIV fireplace fireback with two pillars and three crosses.
This product weighs
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Louis XIV style.
We have a unique
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Materials
Iron
