18th Century French Cast Iron Fireback from the Franche-Comté Region
Located in Dallas, TX
The fireback can be used as originally intended, along the back wall of a fireplace to reflect heat back into the room.
Iron
18th Century French Fleuredelisé Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
They are used to catch the heat from a wood fire and radiate it back into the room. They protect the back of the fireplace against heat and flames.
Iron
Circa 1900 French Cast Iron Coat of Arms Fireback, La Bourdonnaye/Pommery
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally designed to protect the back of fireplaces from smoke and soot, firebacks also reflect heat from the fire back into the room.
Iron
18th Century French Fireback with Crowned Coat of Arms and Dogs
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally firebacks were used in the back of fireplaces to radiate heat into the room.
Iron
Arms of France, 19th Century Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Dallas, TX
They are placed in the back of the fireplace to reflect heat into the room from the burning logs.
Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Louis XIII Style Fireback, C. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted circa 1880, this cast iron fireback once graced the back of a fireplace in France. The rectangular fireback has an angular arched top with an egg and dart border along all ed...
Metal, Iron
Large Antique French Cast Iron Louis XIII Style Fireback, C. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted circa 1880, this cast iron fireback once graced the back of a fireplace in France. The rectangular fireback has an angular arched top with an egg and dart border along all ed...
Metal, Iron
Antique Cast Iron Coat of Arms Fireback, ‘Mors Aut Vita Decora’
Located in Dallas, TX
Firebacks first appeared in the 1400’s when they were placed on the rear walls of fireplaces. They served the dual purpose of keeping soot off the back of the fireplace and also refl...
Iron
Antique French Parcel Gilt Cast Iron Fireback, The Arms of France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The first firebacks date to the 15th century, when they were placed on the back walls of fireplaces to protect the wall and to reflect heat back into the room.
Iron
18th Century French Cast Iron Fireback, Armes De France
Located in Dallas, TX
The oldest firebacks date to the 15th century, when they were placed against the back walls of fireplaces to protect the wall and to reflect heat back into the room.
Iron
Sold|$2,950
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great to pull up to a fireplace. High back for added support.
Wood
c.1890 French Iron Plaque w/Fleur de Lys
Located in Highwood, IL
Wonderful antique French iron plaque from the inside back of a fireplace. This would be great incorporated into the back-splash of a French style kitchen, utilized in the garden, or ...
Iron
Welsh "hearth" bench
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual 18th Welsh or West Country "hearth" bench with lift up seat and single shaped side (the other side would actually be up against the back of the fireplace) original hindges, e...
Oak
Goldscheider Vienna Lady Nude with Feathered Cap by Wilhelm Thomasch
By Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
and stunning modelling: Please look at the nude's mantel (fireplace) covering her back (= with interesting patterns at mantel (fireplace)'s inner side - looking like peacock's feathe...
Ceramic
Goldscheider Vienna Lady Nude Nr. 5060 Feathered Cap Fascination Thomasch
By Wilhelm Thomasch
Located in Vienna, AT
and stunning modelling: Please look at the nude's mantel (fireplace) covering her back (= with interesting abstract patterns at mantel (fireplace)'s inner side) as well as at the fi...
Ceramic
Sold|$12,179
Portrait of a Gentleman in Armour, Sir Richard Knight, Oil on canvas, Fine frame
By Willem Wissing
Located in London, GB
The earlier date of 1588 remains at the back of the fireplace in the hall. It was a memorable year in English history, being that of the great Armada, with which John Knight contrib...
Oil, Canvas
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 cast iron fireback or fireplace back or fireplace screen with Etruscan theme.
Iron
Heavy Antique Fire Back, Dutch, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace Back, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique fire back. A Dutch, cast iron decorative fireplace back, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Iron
Large 19th Century French Cast Iron Fireplace Back with Crown and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Ideal for any grand fireplace, this piece could also serve as a back splash in a kitchen behind a stove. circa 1850.
Iron
18th Century Louis XV Fireplace Back/ Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV Period fireback. The decoration consists of three flower pots. The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter color...
Iron
Antique 19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Back from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative antique 19th century cast iron firebacks such as this, with a pair of cornucopias cast in relief, were used to protect the backs of fireplaces and to absorb and release he...
Antique Fireback, English, Cast Iron, Decorative Fireplace, Victorian circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, cast iron decorative fireplace back, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Iron
Antique French Bronze and Brass Fire Surround with Angels and Fender
Located in Antwerp, BE
The upper part of the fireplace back is decorated with refined garlands and floral motifs.
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Fireplace Backrest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative fire back. An English, cast iron fireplace backrest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Iron
Sold|$5,646
Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Small, elegant French Louis Philippe style fireplace in striking back and white marble. Perfect usable size, great condition.
Marble, Griotte Marble
Antique Decorative Fire Back, English, Cast Iron, Fireplace, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fireplace decor with a charming tavern scene Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Appealing relief panel set within a stout border Cast iron presents a good, c...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Fire Back 3 Piece Set Flame Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Late 1800s antique three piece fireplace fire back set in black cast iron Each piece features a flame design.
Iron
Sold|$1,020
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
19th Century cast iron fireplace insert. A lovely proportioned original antique victorian arched fireplace with front bars, back and damper flap.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold|$1,020
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
This Classic Arched Fireplace Insert Is Complete With Back & Front Bars.
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
This Classic Horse Shoe Shaped Arched Fireplace Insert Is Complete With Back & Front Bars.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Fireback, Seul Contre Tous, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Firebacks have been used for centuries as a method for reflecting heat from fireplaces back into the room. Although our Seul contre tous fireback can still be used for this purpose, ...
Iron
Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk Cast Iron Fireplace Insert
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A fully restored Victorian Scottish Carron of Falkirk cast iron arched fireplace insert. A generous sized back plate with attractive cast detail around the opening.
Iron
An antique Moorish revival style walnut fireplace with inlays.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A large antique Moorish revival style walnut fireplace with ebony and mother of pearl inlays. This extremely rare Moorish style Moroccan fireplace, dating back to the year 1900 featu...
Walnut
Sold|$3,750
19th c. French Provincial Copper Fire Back
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French Provincial copper fire back cast with a centrally composed dragon and overall fleur de lis pattern.
Copper
EMPIRE FIREPLACE IN WHITE CARRARA MARBLE WITH BACCHANT SCENES began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
On the left, however, there are three cherubs who appear to be eating grapes, this is the only veiled reference to the Bacchante scenes. The fireplace dates back to the "early 20th c...
Carrara Marble
Early 20th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century cast iron tiled fireplace insert. Complete with fire back, flap, front bars, decorative floral pattern, fixed hood, and set of embossed hand painted water lily til...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Large Cast Iron Fire Back Grate Heat Reflector Plate, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing large fire back presented in good antique condition With classic Medieval overtones to this fireside adornment Delightfully presenting a rapacious lion, traditional...
Iron
19th Century Black Fire Basket with Brass Final Balls Dimensions: Back 23 inch
Located in London, GB
19th century black fire basket with brass final balls. Together with fire grate and fire back. Back width 23 inch Front width 26.5 inch Back height 30 inch Front Grate height 13 inch...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Louis XV Fire Back, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French Louis XV fire back. The fire back is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Iron
19th Century Georgian Cast-Iron Fire Basket, High Back
Located in London, GB
A rare large English early 19th century cast iron fire basket with decorative high fire-back, detailed scrolled fire dogs and brass finials. The basket grate can slide forwards or b...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
A Large Antique Cast Iron Fire Back Dated 1736
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A beautiful, large antique cast iron fireback, dated 1736, marked with ‘fait à Chauvancy’. Two upright lions hold a royally crowned coat of arms, adorned with a splendid and intricat...
Iron
Elegant 19th Century American Repousse Fire Back in Bronze, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
19th century American three-panel repousse fireback in bronze, majestically decorated in floral patterns reflecting the French Rococo, the three panel fireback is delicately linked b...
Bronze
Antique Mantelpiece of French Limestone, 19th Century, Louis XVI
Located in Made, NL
The old paint and imperfections gives this chimney an historical appearance. This antique fireplace dates back to the 19th century and is in the style of Louis XVI.
Limestone
19th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
The Gothic element is in excellent condition with a rich black polished iron finish, and would make a wonderful back splash behind a stove in a kitchen, or place in the back of a fir...
Iron
18th Century Iron Fireback with French Royal Coat of Arms and Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
The Gothic element is in excellent condition with a rich black polished iron finish, and would make a wonderful back splash behind a stove in a kitchen, or place in the back of a fir...
Iron
19th Century Square Cast Iron Fireback with the French Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
The piece is in excellent condition and would make a wonderful back splash behind a stove in a kitchen, or in the back of a fireplace.
Iron
Mid-19th Century Polished Iron Fireback with "Royal Coat of Arms of France"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back.
Iron
18th Century French Iron Fireback with Crown, Lions and Motto
Located in Dallas, TX
Add rustic flair to your kitchen with this large, antique fire back; this massive French iron plaque could be used at the back of your fireplace, or as a backsplash behind your kitch...
Iron
18th Century French Iron Fireback with Coat of Arms and Fleurs de Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
Add rustic flair to your kitchen with this large, antique fire back. This 18th century French iron plaque could be used at the back of your fireplace, or as a backsplash behind your ...
Iron
Sold|$1,150
Pair of Hand-Forged Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Lambertville, NJ
These are a short leg andiron that does not go back into the fireplace but are a Chenet that sits in the front of the firebox.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century French Polished Iron Fireback with Horse Head Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a fireplace with this antique fire back, or use it as a decorative backsplash behind a stove in a kitchen, crafted in France circa 1870, the heavy iron plaque with arched to...
Iron
Mid-18th Century Iron Fireback with Crown and Coat of Arms of Kingdom of France
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back.
Iron
18th Century French Iron Fireback with Crown and Crest of Kingdom of France
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your fireplace or kitchen back splash with this elegant antique fire back.
Iron
Large Antique French Iron Fireback, Nicolas Fouquet, Vaux-le-Vicomte 17th/18th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Firebacks have been used for centuries to not only protect the walls of fireplaces, but to redirect heat back into the house.
Iron
Sample - Reclaimed French Firebrick
Located in Dallas, TX
This reclaimed handmade firebrick originates from France circa 18th century. Perfect for the back of a fireplace or wall. Each brick measures about 6.5'' L x 3.25'' W x 1.75'' H Pri...
Stone
Sold|$24
Reclaimed French Firebrick
Located in Dallas, TX
This reclaimed handmade firebrick originates from France circa 18th century. Perfect for the back of a fireplace or wall. Each brick measures about 6.5'' L x 3.25'' W x 1.75'' H ...
Stone
Sold|$3,695
English 18th Century Yorkshire Oak Settle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Settles were often used by the fireplace, with their high backs they could help keep the heat in.
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