Antique Georgian Cast Brass Fireplace Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Georgian cast brass fireplace insert. This brass fire insert is evocative of the late 18th century Georgian style, incorporating highly decorative George III motifs and f...
Brass
Victorian Manner Polished Brass Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial 19th Century Victorian manner polished brass fireplace insert. A fully polished brass outer frame displaying high relief horizontal tendrils set within a raised border.
Brass
Early 20th Century Federal Style Iron and Brass Fireplace Insert
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Federal Style Iron and Brass Fireplace Insert. Measures 22.5" in width, 11.5" in depth and 20.75" in height.
Brass, Iron
A Late 19th Century French Splayed Steel and Brass Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well proportioned late 19th Century French splayed steel & brass fireplace insert. A wide outer frame with applied polished steel plates creating a framed border, these in turn ...
Brass
Antique Brass Repousse Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual brass fireplace insert featuring dragons and and a gentleman in 19th century dress, possibly Bach.
Brass
19th Century Regency Brass Scottish Register Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fine and rare 19th Century Regency fireplace Insert grate, salvaged from Anne Street, Edinburgh Scotland.
Brass, Steel
1900s Humphrey Radiantfire Federal Style Fireplace Insert
Located in Germantown, MD
1900s Humphrey Radiantfire Federal Style Gas Fireplace Grate / insert. Measures 28.75" in width, 12" in depth and 23.75" in height.
Brass, Iron
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass And Clear Glass Insert Fireplace Fire Screen
Brass
Antique Steel & Brass Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual antique stainless steel fire mantel insert with attached brass beading and roundels. Opening Height: 63 cm (24.80 in) Opening Width: 44 cm (17.32 in)
Steel, Stainless Steel, Metal, Brass
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 English Regency period, this classic antique fire insert features a pierced brass fret a...
Metal, Brass, Iron
T. Elsley attri. Aesthetic Movement brass fire insert w. upper central peacock
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
Thomas Elsley attributed. A rare Aesthetic Movement brass fire insert with an upper central peacock and Japanese basket weave decoration around it. Each side is designed to display t...
Brass
Antique French Regency Style Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique French Regency style fire insert, circa 1830. This ornate wrought iron fire insert is finished in black paint, applied with stunning brass detailing above an arched openin...
Brass
Antique Thomas Elsley Cast Iron Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Elsley’ to the reverse, this cast iron fire insert was reclaimed from a London townhouse. A handsome addition to fireplaces traditional and modern alike, it features a decoratively c...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Art Deco Stainless Steel Fire Mantel Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Art Deco fire mantel insert constructed from stainless steel and decorated with brass fleur de lis embellishments. An impressive insert for any Art Deco inspired property...
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
$11,285 / item
Lasa Marble Fireplace
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Lasa marble fireplace with brass inserts.
Marble
Ornate Antique Louis Style 3-Piece Metal Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully ornate antique English 3-piece fire insert, made in steel and iron and decorated with Louis style inspired brass embellishments.
Brass, Steel, Iron
Unavailable
H 50.75 in W 72 in D 13 in
20th Century Victorian White Fire Surround with 19th Century Brass Fire Grate
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
The Fire Surround is complimented with a 19th century Victorian brass fireplace insert grate. Fireplace does not include hearth.
Marble, Brass
Unavailable
H 38 in W 40 in D 14 in
19th century Georgian Hob Grate Brass / Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Georgian brass adorned hob grate, restored to its original standard complete with original cast back and damper plate. Finished in a traditional antique black polish...
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 38 in W 38 in D 13 in
19th Century Victorian Burnished and Brass Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Antique restored Victorian burnished (semi polished) and brass arched insert. Classic simplicity with brass scroll adornments. Complete with grate and replacement fire back panels.
Brass, Iron
Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Brass Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Reclaimed antique neoclassical tiled fire insert, made from cast iron with brass detailing, including egg and dart beading and a central figure reading a book with a bird at their fe...
Iron
Unavailable
H 97.5 in W 10.25 in D 72.19 in
Edwardian Mahogany Fire Surround with Mirror Brass Insert and Tile Side Panels
Located in Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Edwardian mahogany fire surround with overmantel mirror. The fire surround with fluted detail and dentil under the mantel has and intricate centre carving. The mirror has a fine etch...
Brass
Decorative Brass Fireplace Insert with Large Rosettes to Centre
Located in London, GB
A decorative brass fireplace insert with large rosettes to centre, beading and crosshatching throughout.
Brass
Large 19th Century Scottish Cast Iron and Brass Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A most unusual and charming example of a large 19th century Scottish cast iron and brass fireplace insert, a large cast iron outer frame hosts a frame of reeded brass moulding with a...
Brass, Iron
Large Regency Style Carved Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Shown with its original polished steel and brass fireplace insert available separately on our 1st dibs listings.
Statuary Marble
19th Century Manner Polished Brass & Steel Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very beautiful and versatile 19th Century polished brass & steel fireplace insert. A solid brass outer frame with centralised high relief daisy tendrils, the polished splayed hoo...
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 27 in D 12 in
Antique French Victorian Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Style Ornate Brass Electric Light Glass Coal Fireplace Insert.
Brass
Sold
H 39.97 in W 39.97 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Victorian Scottish Brass and Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century high Victorian Scottish brass and polished cast iron fireplace Insert of the finest quality.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Victorian Style Cast Iron & Brass Fireplace Surround Insert & Grate
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large 19th century victorian style, cast iron & polished brass fireplace surround insert and grate. A large cast Iron plate surrounds a polished brass frame with capitols, holding ...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 44.1 in W 70.48 in D 29.14 in
Spectacular Antique Carved French Marble Fireplace with Original Brass Insert
Located in Baambrugge, NL
The Bianco Carrara marble is of statuario quality. The fireplace has it's original brass insert which contributes to the spectacular appearance of this piece.
Carrara Marble
Sold
H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 13.78 in
Large Period Cast Iron and Brass Arch Victorian Manor Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large period cast iron and brass arched fireplace insert of superb quality, in the Victorian manor fully restored and polished to its former glory.
Iron
19th Century Regency Style Polished Steel Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A remarkable 19th century Regency style polished steel fireplace insert. A framed outer plate with applied beading centred by a steel and brass tablet with a central eye embellishmen...
Brass, Steel
c.1930 English Electric Fireplace Insert
Located in Highwood, IL
Fantastic vintage English electric "faux fire" insert. This amazing device originally sat inside a mock fireplace.
Copper, Brass
Sold
H 49.81 in W 66.34 in D 11.62 in
Fine Antique Limed Oak Georgian Carved Louis XV Fireplace Surround Copper Insert
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I'm delighted to offer for sale this very rare Antique hand carved Georgian Limed Oak Louis XV style fireplace with Arts & Crafts copper insert What a find! Have you ever seen ano...
Brass, Copper
Early 19th Century Cast Iron and Brass Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This fire insert has polished cast iron. Weight 45 kg.
Brass, Iron
Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Coal Shuttle with Insert
Located in Troy, MI
Hammered brass lidded coal bin with lift out insert, circa 1910.
Brass
Brass 3 Panel Folding Fire Screen Mesh Insert
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
3 panel Brass Fire Screen with mesh inserts. Classic early design with flat brass frame. Securing rods topped off with ball finials. Period handles for ease of adjustments. Main Pan...
Brass
Period Victorian Style Cast Iron Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Period Victorian style cast iron fireplace insert, a large cast back panel hosting an arch of repeating budded flowers cast in solid brass with a bobbin centre joining motif,...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 29.5 in W 32 in D 4 in
Classical Revival English Hoole Cast Iron and Brass Fireplace Coal Grate Insert
Located in New York, NY
Impressive English fireplace coal grate insert having a cast iron frame with decorative foliate elements, fronted by a bright solid brass structure with a hand etched surface, showi...
Brass, Iron
Ornate Fireplace Insert Coal Grate by Wm. Jackson
Located in New York, NY
Ornate fireplace insert coal grate made by noted fireplace equipment maker Wm.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 36 in W 36 in D 3 in
A Rare & Important Anglo-Japanese Cast Brass Fireplace Insert by Thomas Jeckyll
By Thomas Jeckyll
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and Important Anglo-Japanese brass fireplace insert still retaining it's original Gilt.
Brass
Sold
H 40.75 in W 44.89 in D 7.09 in
A large and Ornate 19th Century Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large and highly ornate, Scottish, probably Carron of Falkirk -cast iron and brass fireplace insert. A large outer plate with an attached polished steel raised border surmounted wi...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Style Solid Brass and Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A vibrant and charming 19th century style solid brass and steel fireplace insert with powder blue side tiles.
Brass
Original Edwardian Cast Iron and Brass, Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A generous and fine example of an Original Edwardian cast iron and brass, tiled fireplace insert. A brass repouse frame sits recessed to the outer cast frame, supporting a set of ori...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 41.74 in W 45.87 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Antique Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming 19th century antique Victorian cast Iron fireplace insert with applied raised brass repeating bobbin moulding, finishing on to square foot blocks, a good sized piece that ...
Brass, Iron
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.
Find a collection of antique and vintage fireplaces and mantels on 1stDibs today.
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