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17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th C. French Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French fireback with four Saint Andrew's crosses and two pillars of Hercules.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th - 20th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash
19th - 20th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash

19th - 20th Century French 'The Cobbler and the Financier' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 19th or early 20th Century French Napoleon III period fireback. The fable of the cobbler and the financier (Jean de la Fontaine 1621-1695).

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Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
18th-19th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

18th-19th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 18th-19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a ...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755
18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755

18th Century French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules, Dated 1755

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1755, 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

Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels
Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels

Fireback Dated 1626 Representing a Cruciferous Orb Framed by Two Angels

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dated 1626 during the reign of the king Louis XIII, this beautiful fireback shows a crossed globe supported by 2angles.

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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The name of the initial owner has been cast on the fireback as well. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th Century French Louis XIV 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The palm leaves symbolize victory. The fireback has a brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful, unknown coat of arms fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XV Iron Fireback with Goddess and Dolphin Motif
19th Century French Louis XV Iron Fireback with Goddess and Dolphin Motif

19th Century French Louis XV Iron Fireback with Goddess and Dolphin Motif

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a fireplace or kitchen hearth with this elegant antique French fireback, crafted circa 1860. The shaped iron plaque features a classic Louis XV arched silhouette, richly ado...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Louis XV 'Pillars with Fleur De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback with Pillars with a Fleur de Lys. Symbol for purity and aristocracy throughout Europe.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century
Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Antique French 'Arms of France and Navarre' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French Louis XIV fireback with the Arms of France and Navarre. Arms of the House of Bourbon from France, one of the major royal dynasties of Europe that produced mon...

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV 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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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash

Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Large 18th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys.

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV 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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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Large French Fireback  / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780
Large French Fireback  / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780

Large French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and IHS Monogram, Dated 1780

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Upon request the fireback can be made black. The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French Louis XIV Style 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 19th century French Louis XIV style fireback with two pillars of Hercules and the names of a (usually just) married couple.

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Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs
American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs

American Bronze-Plated Iron Fireback with Crest, Torch and Foliate Motifs

Located in New York, NY

This bronze-plated cast iron fireback was removed from an upper east side townhouse in Manhattan, circa 1907.

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Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Firebacks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century
French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

French Louis XIV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th-18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Louis XIV fireback with an unknown coat of arms and two pillars of Hercules.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV 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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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The coat of arms consists of a crown with three Fleurs de Lys (French Lilies), symbolizing royalty. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th C. Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-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 brown.

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Scrolled Motifs and Double Chevrons
17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Scrolled Motifs and Double Chevrons

17th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Scrolled Motifs and Double Chevrons

Located in Dallas, TX

Ours dates to the 1600s and is one of the earlier examples of a French cast iron fireback. The thick roughly square fireback has thin protruding molding on all sides (except the bot...

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17th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779
18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779

18th Century French Louis XV 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1779

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV fireback with an unknown coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat
Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat

Fireback from the 18th Century Featuring a Love Playing with a Goat

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Very unusual and rare 18th century fireback, figuring a love playing with a goat..

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century
Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century

Fireback Depicting a Vase with Fire Framed by Two Chimeras, 19th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fireback of the 19th century depicting a vase on a tripod with fire framed by two chimeras supporting baskets of fruit.

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1760s French Louis XVI Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century
Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century

Fireback with the Coat of Arms of France from the 17th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fireback with the coat of arms of France from the 18th century reproduced in the book "Plaques de Cheminées" by Henri Carpentier, page 206.

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17th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century
Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century

Antique cast iron fireback with the French coat of arms 18th century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptionally large fireback with the French coat of arms was made in the 18th century century.

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18th Century European Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France
Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France

Magnificent 18th C. Fireback / Backsplash with Five Coats of Arms of France

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century fireback coats of arms of France. Each coat of arms has a crown and three Fleurs-de-Lys, all indicating royalty.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733
Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733

Large Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Hercules with Angels, Dated 1733

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The pillar refers to the club of Hercules, his favorite weapon. It symbolizes power. Since antiquity the ‘Pillars of Hercules’ are also the name of the promontories at both sides of ...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

18th C French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys, Dated 1733
18th C French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys, Dated 1733

18th C French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars and Fleurs de Lys, Dated 1733

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

In the Spanish royal coat of arms they represent for the overseas possessions. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique Heraldic Cast Iron Fireback with Fleur-de-Lis and Lion Shields, 17th C.
Antique Heraldic Cast Iron Fireback with Fleur-de-Lis and Lion Shields, 17th C.

Antique Heraldic Cast Iron Fireback with Fleur-de-Lis and Lion Shields, 17th C.

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Antique Heraldic Cast Iron Fireback with Fleur-de-Lis and Lion Shields, 18th Century Antique European cast iron fireback featuring a classical pediment form with fleur-de-lis cross,...

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17th Century French Gothic Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto
Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto

Fireback with the France Coat of Arms and Louis XIV's Mascaron and Motto

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional fireback was cast in the 17th century. It is adorned by the France's coat of arms crowned with the Royal crown put in front of flags and war weapons.

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Fireback of the Farewell of the King of Spain with the King of France
Fireback of the Farewell of the King of Spain with the King of France

Fireback of the Farewell of the King of Spain with the King of France

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This fireback illustrate the farewell between the King of Spain, Philip V and the King of France, Louis XIV.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill
Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill

Fireback from 1561 with the Alliance Arms of Jacques De Tige and Blanche De Vill

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fireback from 1561 with the coat of arms of Jacques de Tige, son of Gobert de Tige and Catherine de Serainchamps, and Blanche de Villelongue, daughter of Jean de Villelongue and Clau...

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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Firebacks

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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.