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'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

With the text: "Flames sont des fleurs ou il representative ma vie" (Flames are flowers that bring me back to life). Cast in the Saint-Claire foundry in Villerupt, Lorraine, between ...

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback
17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars of Hercules and the date of production, 1684

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th/18th Century Arms of France Fireback
17th/18th Century Arms of France Fireback

17th/18th Century Arms of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe. It delivered kings for Spain (Navarra), France, both Sicilies and Parma....

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

16th-17th Century, Allegory of Love Fireback
16th-17th Century, Allegory of Love Fireback

16th-17th Century, Allegory of Love Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Cupid with arrows symbolizes love.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV Arms of France Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Fireback Pillars of Hercules
17th Century French Fireback Pillars of Hercules

17th Century French Fireback Pillars of Hercules

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback with Pillars of Hercules, initials and the date 1696. The pillar

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Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Spring' Fireback
17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Spring' Fireback

17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Spring' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Dutch Louis XIV fireback with an allegory of Spring. The fireback is from the 17th or early 18th

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the Arms of Lorraine. Seven shields with the arms of Leopold

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Large French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century
Large French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century

Large French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful coat of arms fireback of the house of bourbon,. This is an originally French royal house

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th-18th Century 'Fleurs-de-Lis (Lillies)' Fireback
17th-18th Century 'Fleurs-de-Lis (Lillies)' Fireback

17th-18th Century 'Fleurs-de-Lis (Lillies)' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lis. The Fleur-de-Lis is a

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with coat of arms of France. We have a unique and specialized

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Year' Fireback
17th Century French Louis XIV 'Year' Fireback

17th Century French Louis XIV 'Year' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French fireback in which the year of production, 1696, is cast. The fireback is from the Louis XIV

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the Arms of Lorraine. Seven shields with the arms of Leopold

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

French 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
French 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

French 'Arms of France' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century
Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

Rare 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the Arms of the Duke of Lorraine. The three crosses are

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback
17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Louis XIV fireback with the pillars of Hercules and the date of casting the fireback 1684

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th Century French 'Judgment of Solomon' Fireback
17th Century French 'Judgment of Solomon' Fireback

17th Century French 'Judgment of Solomon' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

making a ruling. The date of production, 1664, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is from the

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Louis XIV Period fireback with an unknown coat of arms, 17th Century. The fireback is made

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century
French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century

French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

and beautiful fireback. 17th century, Louis XIII period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback
17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback

17th-18th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with the Arms of Lorraine. The arms are flanked by olive branches

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

French Louis XIV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the House

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th/18th Century
French 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

French 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th/18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

than 1000 listings at 1stdibs. Amongst others we always have 300+ firebacks, 250+ pairs of andirons and

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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a version of the arms of France. This is the

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Rural Scene' Fireback
17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Rural Scene' Fireback

17th-18th Century Dutch Louis XIV 'Rural Scene' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV fireback with a rural scene. The fireback has the typical shape

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Coat of Arms Fireback of the Schmittburg-Orsbeck Alliance, 17th Century
Coat of Arms Fireback of the Schmittburg-Orsbeck Alliance, 17th Century

Coat of Arms Fireback of the Schmittburg-Orsbeck Alliance, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fireback with the coat of arms of the alliance of Orsbeck and Schenk of Schmittburg. Described by P

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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules and Orb' Fireback, 17th Century
French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules and Orb' Fireback, 17th Century

French Louis XIV 'Pillars of Hercules and Orb' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars of Hercules and an orb. The orb ('globus

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Antique German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Antique German 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th Century German Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback

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Antique Early 18th Century German Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th c. Arms of France Fireback
17th c. Arms of France Fireback

17th c. Arms of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

firebacks in stock that can be ordered on line. See our website http://www.firebacks.net

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th c. Susanna And Daniel Fireback
17th c. Susanna And Daniel Fireback

17th c. Susanna And Daniel Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

days for $ 182 We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock that can be ordered on line. See our

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century
French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century

French Louis XIII 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

and beautiful fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black or pewter patina. The

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th/18th Century Arms Of France Fireback
17th/18th Century Arms Of France Fireback

17th/18th Century Arms Of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th/18th century fireback with the arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th C. Allegory Of Peace Fireback
17th C. Allegory Of Peace Fireback

17th C. Allegory Of Peace Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock that can be ordered on line. See our website http

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th c. Arms Of France Fireback
17th c. Arms Of France Fireback

17th c. Arms Of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fireback depicting the arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th Century French Renaissance 'Arms of France' Fireback
17th Century French Renaissance 'Arms of France' Fireback

17th Century French Renaissance 'Arms of France' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Rennaisance fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the

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Antique Early 17th Century French Renaissance Fireplace Tools and Chimne...

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Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XIII 'The Faith' Fireback, 17th Century
Antique Dutch Louis XIII 'The Faith' Fireback, 17th Century

Antique Dutch Louis XIII 'The Faith' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of Faith. The fireback is from the Louis

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIII Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th C. Arms Of France Fireback
17th C. Arms Of France Fireback

17th C. Arms Of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

delivery to the US by UPS in 2-3 days for $ 157 We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock that can

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Fireback 'Fleurs de Lys', 17th-18th Century
Antique French Fireback 'Fleurs de Lys', 17th-18th Century

Antique French Fireback 'Fleurs de Lys', 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with three French Lilies (fleurs de lys). The lilies

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful French Louis XIV 'Phoenix' Fireback, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th-early 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with a phoenix arising from its ashes. With

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

17th/18th Century French Louis XIV 'The Sun' Fireback
17th/18th Century French Louis XIV 'The Sun' Fireback

17th/18th Century French Louis XIV 'The Sun' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th/18th century French Louis XIV fireback with two pillars of Hercules and a sun. The sun

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

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Iron

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 16th-17th Century
French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 16th-17th Century

French Gothic 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, 16th-17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th - 17th century French Gothic fireback with two pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the

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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

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17th Century Firebacks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 17th century firebacks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 17th century firebacks — often made from metal and iron — can elevate any home. 17th century firebacks bearing Rococo or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are 17th Century Firebacks?

17th century firebacks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,506, while the lowest priced sells for $384 and the highest can go for as much as $11,386.

Finding the Right Fireplace-tools-chimney-pots for You

If your chilly winter nights are largely spent warming up by the fireplace, you’re going to need a set of antique or vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots to keep things tidy.

There’s something intrinsically primal yet comforting about having a fire in one’s home. A fire in a fabulous antique fireplace brings warmth, both literal and intangible, to a living room, den or bedroom. On a cold, snowy night, there is nothing quite so satisfying as having a warm cup of mulled wine and watching the flames dance in golden splendor.

Of course, one needs the accompanying accoutrements to keep a fireplace orderly. However, newly minted tools may not match the carefully considered decor and specific furniture style that you had in mind for your space. Fortunately, antique and vintage fireplace tools were so well made that they still work decades later. These pieces also have the added benefit of being quite stylish and elegant in their design so they won’t stand out in a minimalist space.

Andirons keep the logs off the floor of the fireplace so air can better circulate and keep the fire bright. An andiron, importantly, will prevent a burning log from rolling out of a fireplace and keep a fire burning evenly as well as prevent any mess from accumulating. Some andirons are simple iron brackets to elevate the wood, but others are more ornate baskets that introduce a touch of luxury to the fireplace.

Chimney pots are extensions added to the top of a smokestack. They’re completely visible from your home’s exterior, so choose one that you love. We like a tapered terracotta version. A chimney pot will elongate the chimney as well as help draft air to keep a fire alight. It may also prevent smoke from billowing around the room, which is, of course, extremely hazardous to your health. A fire’s smoke will also damage your furniture as well as any adjacent art. Smoke and soot can stain, leaving things to look dreary and dark. Chimney pots were very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Victorian-era chimney pots still make for an attractive addition to contemporary homes.

We can all agree that a fireplace is going to elevate your space. To complete the look, find a collection of antique and vintage fireplace tools and chimney pots today on 1stDibs.

Questions About 17th Century Firebacks
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.