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Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1890s Scottish Late Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert
Late 19th Century Cast insert Fireplace Insert

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

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert
Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

Scottish Early 19th Century Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Surround Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An original Scottish early 19th century cast iron fireplace insert by Carron of Falkirk. A splayed

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1880s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Arch Fireplace Insert Recently Salvaged From A London Town House. Blackened

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace

Category

Antique 19th Century European High Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Firepalce. With

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well balanced and pleasing 19th Century English cast iron fireplace insert with colourful tiles

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A simple Scottish 19th Century Victorian splayed cast iron fireplace insert by the renowned Carron

Category

Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A Late 19th Century Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with its original tile set. A generous

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1860s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

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

Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

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

Antique 1840s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1850s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1820s British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Manner Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Manner Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A 19th Century Victorian manner polished cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, a

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A matching pair of 19th Century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace inserts. A generous outer

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert
Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1880s Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile 19th century Victorian manner cast iron tiled fireplace insert. A graphite outer plate

Category

Vintage 1960s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Victorian 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Scottish Carron Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels
19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels

Located in London, GB

19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Panels. Splayed Slips With Recessed Panels

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace. Fine Example Of An Early to Mid 19th Century

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert
Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

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

Antique Mid-19th Century English Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

Located in Ware, GB

This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large masculine and flamboyant example of a 19th century Scottish Aesthetic movement cast iron

Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Carron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Carron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Carron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare early 19th century Carron of Falkirk cast iron Georgian Hob Grate fireplace insert. A raised

Category

Antique 1820s Scottish Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Decorative traditional Hob Grate Style Victorian Fireplace insert

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert
Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

Antique Cast Iron Georgian Fireplace Insert

Located in Ware, GB

This original William IV register grate is embellished with ornate acanthus detailing throughout the hood of the opening. A very grand piece, that has been fully restored in-house...

Category

Antique 19th Century European William IV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

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

Antique 1840s Scottish Early Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate
A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate

A French 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th Century Cast Iron and Metal Fireplace Mantel Wood/Coal Register Insert Grate. Circa

Category

Antique 19th Century French Colonial Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace
19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace

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

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert
French Antique Front Shell Fireplace White Marble Cast Iron Insert

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

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert
Fine Quality Cast Iron Contracoeur Insert

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

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

C. R. Ashbee  Arts & Crafts Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert fire grate.
C. R. Ashbee  Arts & Crafts Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert fire grate.

C. R. Ashbee Arts & Crafts Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert fire grate.

By Charles Robert Ashbee

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Rare cast iron Arts & Crafts fireplace insert or grate designed by Charles Robert Ashbees and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert
19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

19th Century Georgian Style Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A smart and well balanced 19th century Georgian style hob grate fireplace insert. A large framed

Category

Vintage 1960s English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert
Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

Large Scottish 19th Century Victorian Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large, Probably Scottish, 19th century mid Victorian arched fireplace insert with applied brass

Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert
Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert

Regency Period Brass & Cast Iron Fire Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A good quality Regency period brass and cast iron fire insert, circa 1810. An original of the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces
19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces

19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces

By William Morris (English)

Located in London, GB

19th Century Pair Of Arts & Craft Tiled Cast-Iron Fireplaces. Fantastic Quality Pair Of Tapered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert

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

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard & Bishop Cast Iron Insert
Antique Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard & Bishop Cast Iron Insert

Antique Thomas Jeckyll for Barnard & Bishop Cast Iron Insert

By Thomas Jeckyll

Located in Ware, GB

Thomas Jeckyll Cast Iron Fireplace Insert A genuine Thomas Jeckyll design, this cast iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Interior
Antique French Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Interior

Antique French Louis XVI Arabescato Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Interior

Located in Baambrugge, NL

motifs. This fireplace comes complete with an antique cast iron insert, emphasizing its authenticity and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove
Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove

Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and insert. Great combination, perfect dimensions

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles
Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles

Antique Cast Iron Thomas Jeckyll Insert with William Morris Tiles

Located in Ware, GB

A very rare find, this Thomas Jeckyll cast iron fireplace insert is flanked with finely illustrated

Category

Antique 19th Century Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Gothic Mirror
19th Century French Iron Gothic Mirror

19th Century French Iron Gothic Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

hand crafted cast iron antique frame that once was a window from a French chateau with inserted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mir...

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Fireplaces with Cast Iron Insets
Pair of Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Fireplaces with Cast Iron Insets

Pair of Antique French Ormolu Mounted Marble Fireplaces with Cast Iron Insets

Located in London, GB

Pair of antique French ormolu mounted marble fireplaces with cast iron insets French, Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Statuary Marble, Iron, Ormolu

Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

Located in Ware, GB

An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

Antique Art Nouveau Ornate Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

Located in Ware, GB

An original 19th Century cast iron fireplace surround that has been hand-polished for a spectacular

Category

Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Victorian Manner Polished Brass Fireplace Insert.
Victorian Manner Polished Brass Fireplace Insert.

Victorian Manner Polished Brass Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A substantial 19th Century Victorian manner polished brass fireplace insert. A fully polished brass

Category

Vintage 1950s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Pair of Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Inserts by T Jeckyll
Pair of Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Inserts by T Jeckyll

Pair of Anglo-Japanese Cast Iron Fire Inserts by T Jeckyll

By Thomas Jeckyll

Located in London, GB

An Anglo-Japanese cast iron fire insert which shows strong design similarities between Thomas

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique L'Orangerie Half Round Cast Iron Wall Mirror
Antique L'Orangerie Half Round Cast Iron Wall Mirror

Antique L'Orangerie Half Round Cast Iron Wall Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

half round top made of hand crafted cast iron antique frame that once was a window from French chateau

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Green Enameled Cast Iron Heater Stove
19th Century French Green Enameled Cast Iron Heater Stove

19th Century French Green Enameled Cast Iron Heater Stove

By A. Klein

Located in Den Haag, NL

A late 19th century French enameled cast iron parlor heating stove. This antique stove features a

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Enamel

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19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 19th century cast iron fireplace insert you’re looking for. A 19th century cast iron fireplace insert — often made from metal, iron and stone — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, we have 426 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 19th century cast iron fireplace insert you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 19th century cast iron fireplace insert, designed in the Victorian, Louis XVI or louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 19th century cast iron fireplace insert over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Jeckyll, Carron and Coalbrookdale Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert?

Prices for a 19th century cast iron fireplace insert start at $485 and top out at $128,975 with the average selling for $2,947.

Finding the Right Fireplaces-mantels for You

While we likely wouldn’t mourn the invention of home heating and air-conditioning, these innovations did tragically reduce the widespread need for fireplaces and mantels in our living rooms.

Once an essential fixture in all homes, the fireplace, which, along with the chimney, is as old as the Middle Ages, was actually rendered redundant with the advent of the cast-iron heating stove during the 18th century. Victorian-era heating stoves were popular in the common areas of a living space for their capacity to heat as well as for their lack of smoke compared to fireplaces. However, improvements in craftsmanship as well as the Industrial Revolution meant that fireplaces were evolving in form and functionality.

Even as HVAC systems would eventually see to it that fireplaces weren’t a necessity, no mechanically engineered thermal heating and ventilation technology can replicate the feeling of warmth and camaraderie that a flickering fire guarantees. We just love a good fireplace.

“With antique fireplaces, you get heart, soul, character and architecture,” says Tony Ingrao, a Manhattan-based interior designer who purchased an important 16th-century French limestone fireplace for a client’s Greenwich Village townhouse.

Vintage fireplaces and mantels have earned their coveted position as desirable focal points in any room over the course of a staggering evolution in design that has yielded everything from intricately carved works of limestone to sleek works of wood paneling and rolled steel.

As log after log turns into ash, these iconic designs prove their timelessness and value, monetarily and as prized decorative monuments. Whether you seek to simply warm a space or completely transform it, an eye-catching new mantel for your blazing hearth — be it an elegant neoclassical design, a marvelous work of marble in the Louis XV style or an unconventional contemporary variation — is the perfect solution.

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