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19th Century French 'Bocca della Verità' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French 'Bocca della Verità' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French 'Bocca della Verità' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III fireback with the Bocca della Verità or Mouth of Truth. It is a

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French 'Persephone and Hades' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
French 'Persephone and Hades' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period

French 'Persephone and Hades' Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

myth obviously explains the yearly cycle of growth, harvest, and winter. The fireback has a black

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash. The fireback is in

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, 1747.

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French neoclassical style fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,080

H 31.75 in W 31.75 in D 0.5 in

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,560

H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in

Mid-18th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1750.  

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French neoclassical fireback with two decorated pillars, a flower and the date of production 1788

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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,820

H 20.75 in W 18.25 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1800.  

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Early 19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$3,445

H 34.75 in W 34.75 in D 1 in

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,340

H 25.25 in W 24.5 in D 0.5 in

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$1,560

H 23.25 in W 23.25 in D 0.75 in

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cats iron fireback origins from France, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,080

H 19.75 in W 13.25 in D 0.5 in

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1850.  

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Mid-19th Century Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,340

H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 0.75 in

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1860.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$3,120

H 31.75 in W 31.75 in D 0.75 in

Mid-19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France
Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

$2,080

H 18.5 in W 18.5 in D 0.5 in

Early 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This cast iron fireback origins from France, circa 1820.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash

18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireback with a Saint Andrew's cross and two pillars of Hercules. Saint Andrew

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash

17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th-18th century French Renaissance fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The

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Early 18th Century French Renaissance Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French 'Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash Louis XV Period, Dated 1770
French 'Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash Louis XV Period, Dated 1770

French 'Monogram' Fireback / Backsplash Louis XV Period, Dated 1770

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1770, is cast in the fireback

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice
Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice

$6,847

H 26.38 in W 43.31 in D 0.4 in

Fireback, Cast Iron, Dated 1685, Initialled HVE Twice

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Fireback, cast iron, dated 1685, initialled HVE twice.

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17th Century English Baroque Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
French 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

French 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast
Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast

Unique 16th Century Antique Fireback, Biblical Wine Feast

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Beautifully decorated antique fireback or "ofenplatte". This used to be one of the sides of an

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16th Century European Gothic Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739
French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1739

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The date of production, 1739, is cast in the fireback

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback with a man and a woman. Napoleon III period. The fireback is made of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique Fireback Depicting Two Women Adorning Heroic Figure
Antique Fireback Depicting Two Women Adorning Heroic Figure

Antique Fireback Depicting Two Women Adorning Heroic Figure

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French fireback of two women adorning a heroic figure. Measurements: 27'' x 27''.

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19th Century French Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Monumental Fireback with the Châtelet Coat of Arms
Monumental Fireback with the Châtelet Coat of Arms

Monumental Fireback with the Châtelet Coat of Arms

$88,885

H 58.67 in W 58.27 in D 5.91 in

Monumental Fireback with the Châtelet Coat of Arms

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This exceptional iron cast fireback of 750 kg, richly decorated, was made at the end of the

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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Firebacks

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Iron

19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest

Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Antique French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Antique French Louis XV Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749
French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749

French Louis XV Period 'Year' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century French Louis XV Period Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1749 The fireback is made of cast

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C., Neoclassical Period
French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C., Neoclassical Period

French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C., Neoclassical Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

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Iron

19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th Century French Napoleon III Period 'Cupids' Fireback with three cupids. The fireback is made

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French Art Nouveau 'The Pub' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Art Nouveau 'The Pub' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Art Nouveau 'The Pub' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 20th century French Art Nouveau fireback with a pub scene. The fireback is made of cast iron

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

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Iron

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

17th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

17th century French fireplace fireback with two pillars of Hercules and three crosses. The pillar

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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle
Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle

Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle

$608Sale Price|20% Off

H 19.69 in W 19.89 in D 0.6 in

Antique Fireback with Two Cupids in a Circle

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

Nice square and decorative cast iron fireback with cupids throwing "lovebirds". 19th century

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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century Period
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century Period

French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Neoclassical Period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Fireback, Louis XIII Style, 1580, France
Antique Iron Fireback, Louis XIII Style, 1580, France

Antique Iron Fireback, Louis XIII Style, 1580, France

$9,481

H 44.89 in W 32.68 in D 1.97 in

Antique Iron Fireback, Louis XIII Style, 1580, France

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Beautiful fireback from the 16th century with fretwork contours. Under the central arch adorned

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16th Century French Louis XIII Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireplace fireback with the arms of France. Louis XIV style. We have a unique

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century
French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century

French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French Art Deco 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 20th Century The fireback is made of cast iron

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Firebacks

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Iron

19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century, French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century, French fireback with the arms of France. The crown symbolizes royalty and the palm

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

18th Century Louis XV Period 'Diana Bathing' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century Louis XV Period 'Diana Bathing' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century Louis XV Period 'Diana Bathing' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing. Diana, Goddess of

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

19th Century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' Fireback / Backsplash
19th Century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' Fireback / Backsplash

19th Century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French 'Piper with Dancing Dog' fireback / backsplash in the Napoleon III Period style

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back or Fireback

Located in Houston, TX

18th century French cast iron fireplace back or fireback. Handsome rare themed 18th century French

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Napoleon III Period 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
French Napoleon III Period 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

French Napoleon III Period 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century fireback. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III Period. The fireback is made of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Small French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Small French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Small French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Small 19th century French fireback depicting a woman. The style of the fireback is Napoleon III

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Firebacks

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Iron

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period
French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period

French Napoleon III 'Woman' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century Period

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback Showing Diana, Goddess of the Hunt
Antique Fireback Showing Diana, Goddess of the Hunt

Antique Fireback Showing Diana, Goddess of the Hunt

$1,400

H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 0.6 in

Antique Fireback Showing Diana, Goddess of the Hunt

Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland

This beautiful and square antique cast- iron fireback shows the goddes Dianna. She is a Roman

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19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French 'Pillars of Hercules' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireback with pillars, a decoration and the date 1733. The fireback is made of

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style
French Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style

French Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III Style

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful early 20th century French fireback with a coat of arms in Napoleon III Style. The

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Firebacks

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Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Early 18th century French Louis XIV Period fireback with two Pillars of Hercules. The pillar refers

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Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Louis XV Period 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
French 18th Century Louis XV Period 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash

French 18th Century Louis XV Period 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is represented as an old man

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

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Iron

Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

Small Antique French Napoleon III Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

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19th Century French Napoleon III 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.