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Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production of the fireback, 1842, is also cast in the fireback The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback Displaying Venus, Goddess of Love Beauty and Fertility
Antique Fireback Displaying Venus, Goddess of Love Beauty and Fertility

Antique Fireback Displaying Venus, Goddess of Love Beauty and Fertility

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautifully detailed cast iron fireback showing Venus the Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production of the fireback, 1790, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback has a natural brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash with an Allegory of France, 19th Century
Antique Fireback / Backsplash with an Allegory of France, 19th Century

Antique Fireback / Backsplash with an Allegory of France, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III and it is from that period.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The crown symbolizes royalty. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash
French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash

French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French fireback with two pillars topped with Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap The fireback commemorates the 8th year of the French Revolution.

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

During that time it was forbidden to display symbols related to the monarchy. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 17th century French Louis XIV period fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Louis XIV French fireback with pillars, IHS monogram, angels and the date of production 1734.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1725, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French Napoleon III 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French Napoleon III 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Arms of France. Coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major dynasty in Europe.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash 'Pillars with Medieval IHS Monogram'

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century Louis XV French fireback with pillars of Hercules, an IHS monogram, and the date of production 1780.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield
17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield

17th Century Cast Iron Fireback with Dat and Family Shield

Located in Zedelgem, BE

Fireback, dating from the 18th century. To the Arms of Alliance of Louis-Alexandre Comte de Salles, Baron de Rorté, cavalry captain in the Orléans regiment, died in 1746 and of Mari...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833

Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

With the names of the persons who commissioned the original casting of the fireback. Most probably for a wedding in 1833. The fireback furthermore has two pillars of freedom.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Spring' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century
Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Spring' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century

Dutch Louis XIV Period 'The Spring' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful early 18th century Dutch fireback with an allegory of the spring. The fireback is from the Louis XIV Period.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Fireback with Louis XIV monogram and French coat of arms
Fireback with Louis XIV monogram and French coat of arms

Fireback with Louis XIV monogram and French coat of arms

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This beautiful cast iron fireback made around 1700 is adorned with a rare and rich decoration.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Fireback with Cupid Sculpture, Metal, 1850, 47cm Tall
Antique French Fireback with Cupid Sculpture, Metal, 1850, 47cm Tall

Antique French Fireback with Cupid Sculpture, Metal, 1850, 47cm Tall

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/4760 - Old and little French fireback with cherub., suitable also hangin on the chimney hood as a sculpture on the wall: he is Cupid, the god of love !

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Mid-19th Century French Romantic Antique Firebacks

Materials

Cast Stone

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIII fireback with a coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules.

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17th Century German Louis XIII Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash
French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash

French Louis XIII Period 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The left half of the coat of arms consists of 3 lilies (French royalty) and the right half is the arms of Navarre. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The year of production, 1771, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback has a black / pewter patina.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleur De Lys

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillars stand for the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown. The fireback has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1727, is also cast in the fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

French Louis XV 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

Antique Dutch Louis XIV 'The Hope' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The fireback is from the Louis XIV period. The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is made of cast iron.      

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Early 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

It can be made black / pewter upon request at no extra costs. The fireback has a small crack at the right top corner, but can be used as a fireback or backsplash.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV fireback with two pillars of Hercules decorated with flower pots and the arms of France.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

German Louis XV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
German Louis XV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

German Louis XV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century German Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

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18th Century German Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet
Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet

Antique Fireback or Backsplash with Two Putti Playing the Trumpet

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Nice tall and decorative cast iron fireback or backsplash. Very usable dimensions, can be used in a real fire or as a backsplash.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Large 18th Century French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 18th century French Louis XIV period fireback with a coat of arms. The date of production, 1732, is also cast in the fireback.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms
17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Coat of Arms

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Crafted in heavy solid iron, this large square fireback is richly detailed and exudes the elegance and authority of the French monarchy.

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Late 17th Century Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XV Period fireback with pillars and Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (lilies) were partially truncated after the French Revolution as Fleurs de Lys symboliz...

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17th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.

Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1733, is also cast in the fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1751

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1751, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback has a black / pewter patina and is made of cast iron.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

They stand for the club of Hercules. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period. The patina of the fireback is black / pewter.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1722, is also cast in the fireback. The style of the fireback is Louis XIV and it is from that period.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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Antique Firebacks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique firebacks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and stone, all antique firebacks available were constructed with great care. Antique firebacks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique firebacks made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Elihu Vedder, Thomas Elsley and Peerless each produced beautiful antique firebacks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Firebacks?

Antique firebacks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $966, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $43,202.

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.