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17th C. Plus Penser Que Dire Fireback, Dated 1611
17th C. Plus Penser Que Dire Fireback, Dated 1611

17th C. Plus Penser Que Dire Fireback, Dated 1611

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Door-to-door delivery to the US by UPS in 2-3 days for $ 162 We always have 500+ antique firebacks

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, 17th-18th Century
French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, 17th-18th Century

French Fireback / Backsplash with the Arms of France, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the

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

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Iron

17th Century French Louis XIII Polished Iron Fireback Dated 1642
17th Century French Louis XIII Polished Iron Fireback Dated 1642

17th Century French Louis XIII Polished Iron Fireback Dated 1642

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back. Created in France and dated 1642, the ornate fireplace essential features the Royal crest of King ...

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

Materials

Iron

17th c. Spes (The Hope) Fireback
17th c. Spes (The Hope) Fireback

17th c. Spes (The Hope) Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

-door delivery to the US by UPS in 2-3 days for $ 275 We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Beautiful 'L' (Louis XIV) Fireback with Arms of France, 17th-18th Century
Beautiful 'L' (Louis XIV) Fireback with Arms of France, 17th-18th Century

Beautiful 'L' (Louis XIV) Fireback with Arms of France, 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 Louis XIV Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

16/17th c. Arms Of Navarre and Lorraine Fireback
16/17th c. Arms Of Navarre and Lorraine Fireback

16/17th c. Arms Of Navarre and Lorraine 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

Materials

Iron

17th/18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
17th/18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

17th/18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys

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

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Iron

17th - 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys
17th - 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

17th - 18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 17th or early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with pillars of Hercules and

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

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Iron

17th c. Antique Fireback Annunciation To The Blessed Virgin Mary
17th c. Antique Fireback Annunciation To The Blessed Virgin Mary

17th c. Antique Fireback Annunciation To The Blessed Virgin Mary

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This large and rare fireback displays the Annunciation - the Christian celebration of the

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th C. Renaissance 'Coat of Arms of Philip III of Spain' Fireback / Backsplash
17th C. Renaissance 'Coat of Arms of Philip III of Spain' Fireback / Backsplash

17th C. Renaissance 'Coat of Arms of Philip III of Spain' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Renaissance fireback with the coat of arms of Philip III of Spain. The fireback is made of cast

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

is flanked by two palm branches which symbolize victory. The fireback is made of cast iron and has

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th c. Young Bacchus Fireback Dated 1701
17th c. Young Bacchus Fireback Dated 1701

17th c. Young Bacchus Fireback Dated 1701

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Bacchus is the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th / 18th C. French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
17th / 18th C. French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

17th / 18th C. French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th / 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with the Arms of France. A coat of arms of the

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

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Iron

17th c. Fireback With Coat Of Arms of House of Grimaldi, Monaco
17th c. Fireback With Coat Of Arms of House of Grimaldi, Monaco

17th c. Fireback With Coat Of Arms of House of Grimaldi, Monaco

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Extremely rare fireback. Around the arms, the chain of the Golden Fleece. We always have 500

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

Large 17th Century Louis XIII French Fireback with Coat of Arms, Dated 1622
Large 17th Century Louis XIII French Fireback with Coat of Arms, Dated 1622

Large 17th Century Louis XIII French Fireback with Coat of Arms, Dated 1622

Located in Dallas, TX

Monumental iron fire back from the Perigord Region (Southwest France), dated 1622, featuring a "couronne de Marquis" (Marquis' crown) with coat of arms of 2 families. This...

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Antique Early 17th Century French Louis XIII Fireplaces and Mantels

17th c. Pillars Of Hercules Fireback, Dated 1624
17th c. Pillars Of Hercules Fireback, Dated 1624

17th c. Pillars Of Hercules Fireback, Dated 1624

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

overseas possessions. We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock that can be ordered on line. See

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th c. Arms of France Fireback, dated 1600
17th c. Arms of France Fireback, dated 1600

17th c. Arms of France Fireback, dated 1600

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

. Door-to-door delivery to the US by UPS in 2-3 days for $ 395 We always have 500+ antique firebacks

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

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Iron

17th c. Pillars of Hercules with Sun Fireback
17th c. Pillars of Hercules with Sun Fireback

17th c. Pillars of Hercules with Sun Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

overseas possessions. The sun refers to Louis XIV. We always have 500+ antique firebacks in stock that

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

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Iron

Massive Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Massive Antique Fireback / Backsplash

Massive Antique Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

collection of antique fireplaces is complemented by the finest accessories from early 17th century grated to

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Antique 17th Century European Gothic Architectural Elements

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Iron

18th/19th c. Fire Grate with 17th c. Fireback
18th/19th c. Fire Grate with 17th c. Fireback

18th/19th c. Fire Grate with 17th c. Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fireback depicts a fable of Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695). The fox invites the stork to eat out

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Rococo Fireplaces and Mantels

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.
French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.

French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with an Orb, 17th/18th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century, French fireback pillars of Hercules with an orb. The orb ('globus cruciger

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

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Iron

Magnificent Fireback with Arms of the Pimodan-Joeffroy Alliance, 17-18th Century
Magnificent Fireback with Arms of the Pimodan-Joeffroy Alliance, 17-18th Century

Magnificent Fireback with Arms of the Pimodan-Joeffroy Alliance, 17-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Magnificent 17/18th century French Louis XIV fireback. Fireback with the coat of arms of the

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

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Iron

Arms of France Fireback
Arms of France Fireback

Arms of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century arms of France fireback. The arms are of the House of Bourbon, an originally

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

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Iron

Arms of France Fireback
Arms of France Fireback

Arms of France Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th/18th century arms of France fireback. The arms are of the House of Bourbon, an originally

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

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Iron

Very old fireback
Very old fireback

Very old fireback

Located in Saint-Gondon, Centre-Val de Loire

Very old cast-iron fireback. Dimensions (width x height x thickness): 87 x 76 x 4 cm Represented

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Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Other

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with Pillars of Hercules
18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with Pillars of Hercules

18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback with Pillars of Hercules

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with pillars of Hercules. The pillars stand for the

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

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Iron

17/18th Century Lorraine Coat of Arms Fireback
17/18th Century Lorraine Coat of Arms Fireback

17/18th Century Lorraine Coat of Arms Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th/18th century French fireback with the Lorraine coat of arms consisting of a half round shield

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Fireback, circa 1650
Antique French Fireback, circa 1650

Antique French Fireback, circa 1650

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique french iron fireback. Origin: France circa 1650s Measurements: 26"W x 1"D x 25"H

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Antique Mid-17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Monumental Cast Iron Fireback dated 1603
Monumental Cast Iron Fireback dated 1603

Monumental Cast Iron Fireback dated 1603

Located in Made, NL

Monumental fireback early 17th Century. Provenance Lorraine - France 200 kgs !

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Antique Early 17th Century French Other Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1631
French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1631

French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1631

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French gothic fireback with pillars and a pediment. The two pillars of Hercules stand for strength

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Heavy French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1661
Heavy French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1661

Heavy French 'Pillars and Pediment' Fireback, Dated 1661

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Heavy French gothic fireback with pillars and a pediment . The two pillars of Hercules stand for

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Antique 17th Century French Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Louis XIV Period fireback with a coat of arms. Late 17th or early 18th century. The

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

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Iron

Magnificent French Coat of Arms Fireback, Dated 1608
Magnificent French Coat of Arms Fireback, Dated 1608

Magnificent French Coat of Arms Fireback, Dated 1608

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Fireback with an unknown coat of arms, flanked by two giants symbolizing power and topped by a

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Antique Early 17th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Louis XIV 'Fleurs-de-Lys with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th - 18th century French Louis XIV fireback with fleurs-de-lys (French Lillies) and a cupid. The

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

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Iron

Large and Rare Period Louis XIV Fireback from France
Large and Rare Period Louis XIV Fireback from France

Large and Rare Period Louis XIV Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This magnificent, large, rectangular fireback is from the period of Louis XIV (1643-1715). What is

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

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Iron

Antique French Alliance Coat of Arms Fireback with Rampant Stags, Circa 1690
Antique French Alliance Coat of Arms Fireback with Rampant Stags, Circa 1690

Antique French Alliance Coat of Arms Fireback with Rampant Stags, Circa 1690

Located in Dallas, TX

In earlier centuries, firebacks were placed in the back of fireboxes, offering protection to the

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Antique Late 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Metal, Iron

French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th C.
French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th C.

French Louis XIV Style Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, 18th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French fireback with two pillars of Hercules, a star and the date of production 1630. Louis XIV

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

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Iron

Cast iron fireback with the coat of arms of Colbert, marquis de Seignelay
Cast iron fireback with the coat of arms of Colbert, marquis de Seignelay

Cast iron fireback with the coat of arms of Colbert, marquis de Seignelay

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional cast iron fireback was made at the end of the 17th century. It is decorated with

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

Exceptional French 17th Century Fireback
Exceptional French 17th Century Fireback

Exceptional French 17th Century Fireback

Located in Round Top, TX

An exceptional 17th century French fireback in cast iron. A luxury item that served not only to

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Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

16th-17th Century Coat of Arms Fireback
16th-17th Century Coat of Arms Fireback

16th-17th Century Coat of Arms Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century fireback with unknown French coat of arms and fleur-de-lis.

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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th c. Antique Cast Iron Fireback Displaying "Spes" The Goddess Hope
17th c. Antique Cast Iron Fireback Displaying "Spes" The Goddess Hope

17th c. Antique Cast Iron Fireback Displaying "Spes" The Goddess Hope

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

A 17th century fireback in perfect condition, displaying the saint of hope (Spes) in the ancient

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th Century Dutch 'The Afternoon' Fireback
17th Century Dutch 'The Afternoon' Fireback

17th Century Dutch 'The Afternoon' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Dutch Louis XIV fireback with an allegory of the Afternoon. The fireback is made of

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

16th-17th Century French 'Cross' Fireback
16th-17th Century French 'Cross' Fireback

16th-17th Century French 'Cross' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th-17th century French fireplace fireback with a cross. We have a unique and specialized

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Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback
17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback

17th Century German Gothic 'Religious Theme' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century Gothic style German fireback depicting a religious theme. The fireback is made of

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Antique 17th Century German Gothic Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback
17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback with an unknown coat of arms.

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

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Iron

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback
17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind 17th century French fireback of unknown coat of arms.

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

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Iron

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback
17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

17th Century French Coat of Arms Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of Lorraine (center), flanked by the arms of

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Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

17th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback
17th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback

17th Century French 'Cupids' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with three cupids. The date of production, 1671, is also

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

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Iron

17th Century 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback
17th Century 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback

17th Century 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback with the arms of France and Navarre. Arms of the House of Bourbon

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

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Iron

French 17th Century Cast Iron Fireback
French 17th Century Cast Iron Fireback

French 17th Century Cast Iron Fireback

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 17th century French fireback in cast iron. Firebacks, considered luxury items

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Antique 17th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron

Antique French 'Juno and her Peacocks' Fireback, 17th Century
Antique French 'Juno and her Peacocks' Fireback, 17th Century

Antique French 'Juno and her Peacocks' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the goddess Juno. Juno was the Roman goddess of

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

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

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

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireback with the pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of

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

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Iron

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

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV Fireback

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback. We have a unique and specialized collection of

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

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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 of the coat of arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon

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

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Iron

Antique French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th Century
Antique French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th Century

Antique French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made

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

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Iron

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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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.