What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.

Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?

Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a cast iron fireplace is real?

To check if your cast iron fireplace is real, examine the details, which should be crisp and clear. Also, check to see if there’s an identifying name or brand, which will be indented, to help with authentication. Shop a collection of cast iron fireplace accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Cast Iron Fire Insert

Victorian Fireplace Insert

Combination Fireplace

Arch Fireplace

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Italian Fireplace Cast Iron Fireback w/ Fleur-de-Lys Relief Pattern

H 21.26 in W 22.05 in D 1.58 in

Cast Iron antique Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

This typical English fireplace is characterized by the beautiful cast iron, with original tiles in

Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron antique Cast Iron Fireplace

H 39.77 in W 39.77 in D 15.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique cast iron fireplace insert. A distinctive Victorian fireplace insert with beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 41.74 in D 8.67 in

Petite Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in London, GB

A petite cast iron fireplace. The jambs with vertical reeding and beading detail, with moulded

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Petite Cast Iron Fireplace

H 40.5 in W 28.5 in D 6 in

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A vibrant Edwardian cast iron insert with original attractive side tiles, complete with a polished

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Edwardian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.84 in W 37.33 in D 4.73 in

English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

Located in Chicago, IL

Polished cast iron fireplace surround. Great condition. Non-combustible and easily mounted.

Category

1880s English Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

English Polished Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

H 52.5 in W 64 in D 9 in

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Scottish Victorian cast iron arched fireplace insert. A medium sized insert displaying good clean

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Scottish Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 40.95 in W 29.93 in D 3.15 in

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert English Made Circa 1880 From The Victorian Period. This

Category

19th Century European Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 33.25 in W 30 in D 10.5 in

Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

Located in Manchester, GB

A slim antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround of simple form with panelled jambs and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

H 50.01 in W 55.91 in D 8.08 in

Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace. with slim reeded moulding framing the fire grate

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian cast iron combination fireplace

H 38.59 in W 34.06 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert English Made Circa 1880 From The Victorian Period. This

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37 in W 37 in D 9 in

Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

An unusual Victorian cast iron combination fireplace in the early 19th century style with an arched

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Unusual Victorian Cast Iron Combination Fireplace

H 45.08 in W 41.34 in D 5.91 in

Antique Edwardian cast iron combination fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

An ornate antique Edwardian cast iron combination grate. Circa 1900. Finished with traditional

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Edwardian cast iron combination fireplace

H 42.13 in W 40.75 in D 5.52 in

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Recently Salvaged From A London Town House Dated

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.25 in D 12 in

Large restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

Located in Manchester, GB

Large restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround with Corinthian pilasters terminating in

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Large restored Victorian cast iron fireplace surround

H 54.93 in W 67.52 in D 11.23 in

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

1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 10.63 in

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

Located in Manchester, GB

A good sized reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert. Circa 1860. The insert has the

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Reclaimed Victorian arched cast iron fireplace insert

H 38 in W 36.03 in D 14.57 in

Antique Victorian Cast Iron School House Fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique Victorian cast iron school fireplace. Circa 1870. Removed from an Albert Schools, Marple

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Cast Iron School House Fireplace

H 42.92 in W 40.16 in D 4.34 in

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

1890s Scottish Late Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Victorian 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 38.19 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

Located in London, GB

19th century cast iron fireplace mantlepiece. Recently Salvaged from a London Town house and fully

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 50 in W 62 in D 8 in

20th Century Cast-Iron Fireplace Basket

Located in London, GB

20th century cast-iron fireplace basket. This Chestnut slotted fire grate has decorative paws and

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

20th Century Cast-Iron Fireplace Basket

H 17 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

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

1840s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Early Victorian Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.21 in W 33.08 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

Located in London, GB

This truly magnificent original peace and plenty fireplace mantelpiece exemplifies the craftmans

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Burnished Cast Iron Fireplace Mantlepiece

H 55.75 in W 65 in D 12 in

19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Hearth Fender.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A reasonably sized late 19th Century Scottish cast iron fireplace hearth fender of simple form. A

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Hearth Fender.

H 2.76 in W 57.41 in D 14.89 in

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

Located in London, GB

19th century cast iron tiled fireplace combination fireplace. Late Victorian fireplace complete

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace

H 52.5 in W 46.5 in D 10 in

Small 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Very lovely decorated, small cast iron fireplace from the 19th century. The firebox opening is

Category

19th Century French Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace

H 35.04 in W 41.74 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert. Simple But Stylish Pattern Detail Running

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Spiked Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 36 in D 13.5 in

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Circa 1850 -1880

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast-Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36.35 in D 12 in

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

1880s French Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.56 in W 43.12 in D 3.94 in

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

Mid-19th Century English Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Decorative Cast Iron Victorian Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 32.13 in D 15.38 in

Large Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Grate

Located in Manchester, GB

Large Victorian cast iron and tiled fireplace grate. Circa 1880. Finished with traditional black

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Large Victorian Cast Iron and Tiled Fireplace Grate

H 38 in W 39.77 in D 13 in

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

1880s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 3.15 in

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

1840s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.

H 35.83 in W 34.97 in D 9.45 in

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A simple 19th century Scottish splayed cast iron fireplace insert. A generous outer plate, with a

Category

1870s Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Scottish Splayed Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 37.01 in W 38.78 in D 4.34 in

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

1860s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Horseshoe Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 36 in D 11.5 in

Small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate

Located in Manchester, GB

A small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate of simple form. Circa 1860. Finished

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Small antique Victorian cast iron arched fireplace grate

H 36.03 in W 30.12 in D 7.88 in

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace with Its Original Cast Iron Over Mantel Mirror

By Charles Voysey, Thomas Elsley

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts cast iron fireplace in the style of C F A Voysey, still retaining its original

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Fireplace with Its Original Cast Iron Over Mantel Mirror

H 65 in W 33.5 in D 3 in

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

1850s English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 38.19 in W 36.07 in D 10.63 in

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

By Carron

Located in Manchester, GB

Restored Victorian cast iron fireplace insert with arched aperture and good detail to the spandrels

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Restored Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 33.86 in D 13.78 in

Brass and Cast Iron Fireplace Grate

Located in Essex, MA

Cast iron , brass and steel with two front legs with brass finials and satyr masks. Polished and

Category

1880s European Neoclassical Revival Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Brass, Iron

Brass and Cast Iron Fireplace Grate

H 26.25 in W 21.25 in D 10.25 in

Antique Regency Cast Iron Fireplace Grate

Located in Manchester, GB

Antique Regency cast iron hob grate with bold slow arched detail to the frame including fine lotus

Category

1830s Regency Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Regency Cast Iron Fireplace Grate

H 38 in W 36 in D 14 in

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A well cast antique Scottish cast iron fireplace insert probably by Carron of Falkirk. A framed and

Category

Early 1900s Scottish George III Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Scottish Cast Iron Fireplace Insert with Canopy

H 32.01 in W 25.99 in D 5.12 in

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert. Original Victorian English Made Fireplace Insert

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Cast-iron Arch Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 11 in

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A large and notable antique Georgian cast iron Hob Grate, showing good quality casting, English

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Cast Iron Hob Grate Fireplace Insert

H 42.92 in W 37.8 in D 11.03 in

Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Ancient cast iron fireplace backplate, sculpted with a caravel at sea, 19th century, W 72 x H 58 cm

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy

H 22.84 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in

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

1820s British Georgian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Georgian Triptych Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.38 in W 37.6 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert. A Classic Example Of A Very Fine Victorian & English

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast-iron Fireplace Insert

H 38 in W 38 in D 9.5 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Combination

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace combination. Traditional blackened iron finish. with set of

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Combination

H 48.5 in W 40 in D 8 in

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

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 30 in D 13.5 in

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

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Georgian Hob Grate Fireplace

H 36 in W 34 in D 13 in

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

A beautiful antique English cast iron fireplace. This cast iron fireplace can be placed in front of

Category

Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

$Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert$

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Bricks Insert

H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

And beautiful antique English cast iron fireplace. This cast iron fireplace can be placed in front

Category

Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

$Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert$

Antique English Cast Iron Fireplace Including Refractory Brick Insert

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 4.73 in

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

1880s Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Scottish 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Splayed Fireplace Insert

H 36.03 in W 32.05 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in London, GB

19th Century tiled cast iron fireplace insert. A fine example of English Victoriana. Made in

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Tiled Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36 in W 34 in D 12 in

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

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 38.98 in W 39.18 in D 5.91 in

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare antique Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron fireplace insert set with Minton

Category

1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 35.24 in W 35.83 in D 6.7 in

Large antique Edwardian Art Nouveau cast iron Combination fireplace

Located in Manchester, GB

A good example of a large antique Edwardian Art Nouveau cast iron combination fireplace. Dated and

Category

Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Large antique Edwardian Art Nouveau cast iron Combination fireplace

H 48.43 in W 49.61 in D 7.29 in

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A rare Scottish highly decorative early 19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A large outer

Category

1830s Scottish Early Victorian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Early Scottish 19th Century Cast Iron Arched Fireplace Insert.

H 38.78 in W 38.98 in D 12.41 in

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A versatile Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Hob Grate fireplace insert by the renowned foundry

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Georgian Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Scottish Georgian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Hob Grate Insert

H 38.78 in W 37.72 in D 11.03 in

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

Located in Edinburgh, GB

An early 19th century Regency cast iron fireplace insert of excellent quality. Convex interior

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Regency Acanthus Cast Iron Fireplace Insert

H 36.07 in W 40.67 in D 5.71 in

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Antique Fireplace Cast Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique fireplace cast iron for your home. An antique fireplace cast iron — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique fireplace cast iron — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique fireplace cast iron made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made antique fireplace cast iron has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thomas Elsley, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Carron are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Fireplace Cast Iron?

Prices for an antique fireplace cast iron start at $95 and top out at $124,673 with the average selling for $1,205.

Finding the Right building-garden for You

Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.

It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.

To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.

It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.

Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.

Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.

On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.

Questions About Antique Fireplace Cast Iron

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a cast iron fireplace is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To check if your cast iron fireplace is real, examine the details, which should be crisp and clear. Also, check to see if there’s an identifying name or brand, which will be indented, to help with authentication. Shop a collection of cast iron fireplace accessories from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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