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Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Antique Dutch Louis XV 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th Century Dutch fireback with a rural scene. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.

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18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Antique French Napoleon III 'Rural Scene' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French fireback with a rural scene. 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 Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Religious Theme' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a religious theme. The fireback is also decorated with two pillars of Hercules.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XIV 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1774, is also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III
19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III

19th Century French Allegory of France Fireback / Backsplash, Napoleon III

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

19th century French Napoleon III Period fireback with an allegory of France. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique fireback from cast iron from the early 18th century
Antique fireback from cast iron from the early 18th century

Antique fireback from cast iron from the early 18th century

Located in Made, NL

Very beautiful fireback from the early 18th century of cast iron.

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Early 18th Century French Other Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Crowned Coat of Arms
19th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Crowned Coat of Arms

19th Century French Cast Iron Fireback with Crowned Coat of Arms

Located in Dallas, TX

Rich in heraldic detail and architectural presence, this substantial antique French fireback would make a striking focal point in a fireplace, behind a stove, or incorporated as a de...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century 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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1783, is also cast in the fireback. Made of cast iron. The fireback has a natural brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century

Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron.

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century
Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

Louis XIV 'Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash, 17th - 18th Century

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

Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Louis XV 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XV 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XV 'Man and Woman' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback. With a man and a woman and other typical Louis XV decoration.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique French Louis XIV Period 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

They symbolize strength and the unknown. 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

Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century

Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid. 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

16th Century French 'Lorraine Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
16th Century French 'Lorraine Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

16th Century French 'Lorraine Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

16th century French Fireback with two Lorraine Coat of Arms as well as the Gothic cross of Lorraine (in cords).

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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Small 19th Century French Royal Coat of Arms Cast Iron Fireback
Small 19th Century French Royal Coat of Arms Cast Iron Fireback

Small 19th Century French Royal Coat of Arms Cast Iron Fireback

Located in Dallas, TX

The fireback has a blackened finish, which has been accentuated by a coat of wax, which allows the motifs to be visibly seen.

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19th Century French Antique Firebacks

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash

18th Century French Louis XV Period 'The Vintage' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French fireback symbolizing the Vintage. The style of the fireback is Louis XV and it is from that period.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash
Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Antique Louis XIV 'Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross' Fireback / Backsplash

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The date of production, 1741, 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 Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash
18th Century Pillars with Saint Andrew's Cross Fireback / Backsplash

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

French fireback with pillars, the cross of Saint Andrew and the date of production 1732.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

The name of the owner and the year of production are also cast in the fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina.

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

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

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

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

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

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Firebacks

Materials

Iron

18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana Bathing
18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana Bathing

18th Century Louis XV period Fireback / Backsplash with Diana Bathing

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

18th century French Louis XV period fireback with the Goddess Diana bathing. Diana, Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals.

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18th Century French Louis XV 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.